We're gonna try something new today, /tg/. This is Splinter Fleet Quest. After the rout at Ichar IV, many badly injured Tyranid Hive Ships of Hive Fleet Kraken were scattered throughout Ultima Segmentum. We are one of them.
Status: Carapace badly compromised by thermal-based prey weapons. Homeostasis functioning poorly - many organisms in uteri will not survive the coming hours. Endosymbiotic triage is prioritizing the Norn Queen and a small selection of synapse creatures. Nutrient reserves low due to our ablative ice and fat layers being destroyed in the orbital battle, as well as external haemorrhaging. Regeneration factor is therefore less than optimal. Gestation of new offspring is almost out of the question.
Current Brood: One injured Ramsmiter Kraken. Four immature droneships, prepared to undergo metamorphosis into the following: stalker drones (combat-based), vanguard drones (scouting/prey-world seeding), narvhal drone (FTL facilitator, minimum one will be required).
Biological Imperative: Seek lightly defended prey-world, consume with remaining forces, use biomass to facilitate regeneration and spawning of new spaceborne organisms to protect the Hive Ship.
>>38685904
Don't we need a Narvhal in order to get out of the Ichar system in the first place?
>>38685918
we seem to already have one
>>38685904
make the jump to cleaner pastures. if we aren't healed enough to do that, we could probably go rummage around on planetoids while we regenerate
>>38685979
>>38685904
Correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks liek we need to morph our droneships first.
I'd recommend making 1 a Narvhal, 2 of them into Vanguard Drones, and 1 into a Stalker Drone. Then we can use the Narvhal to see what star systems we can jump too.
Are these ships based on the BFG ship catalogue for the Tyranids?
Can we move under sublight speeds to the Oort Cloud of whatever system we're in now and take some resources?
Synaptic gestalt has determined the following courses of action as most viable: Firstly, we may attempt to return to the orbital battlefield, make a stealthy approach and cannibalize the drifting carcass of one of our dead brood-cousin ships. High risk, high reward - will allow faster regeneration and production of new organisms before we attempt an invasion. If we are caught, we will have a difficult time defending ourselves, and burn vital nutrient reserves in combat and/or escape.
Alternatively, we cut our losses and enter hibernation now, while we send out our droneships to find potential prey-worlds. The more vanguard drones we morph, the more potential worlds we can scout. However, we will have less combat ready drones to help us during the attack, if any of these worlds turns out to have naval defenses.
Remember, we need at least one narvhal drone (potentially more if we choose to go back to the battlefield, since it must accompany us due to our limited synapse range and could be killed in battle). That means we have 3 drones to divide between vanguard, combat, and back-up narvhal morphologies.
>>38686085
>Can we move under sublight speeds to the Oort Cloud of whatever system we're in now and take some resources?
We are currently in deep space just off the edge of the Ichar system after escaping using a gravity fling. It is possible to make a stealthy approach back into the system, but we will not be able to obtain many resources from the Oort cloud.
>>38686115
So we are in the Ichar system?
>>38686115
Let's morph our ships first.
>I'd recommend making 1 a Narvhal, 2 of them into Vanguard Drones, and 1 into a Stalker Drone. Then we can use the Narvhal to see what star systems we can jump too.
>>38686210
Okay, we have one vote for:
1 Narvhal
2 Vanguard Drones
1 Stalker Drone
Since our course of action will be determined by Hive Mind deliberation, it will be entirely based on majority-rules rather than random dice-rolling. If we get additional support for this course of action we will continue.
>>38686085
>Are these ships based on the BFG ship catalogue for the Tyranids?
Loosely. Some of them are from current BFG, while others mentioned will be from older fluff sources, adapted and modernized for purposes of this quest. In all cases I will roughly outline the roles and capabilities of our forces when relevant.
>>38686301
Backing
>>38686301
>>38686564
>>38686565
Very well. Droneship metamorphosis underway.
Once completed, our narvhal begins performing gravimetric sensory behaviour.
There seem to be 4 systems within viable travel distance.
A - Contains a warm sun, moderate in size, several planetoids in tow but no large planets. Strange interference, unknown cause.
B - Contains a small, cold sun, less likely to have abundant biomass. Several large planets, possibly gas giants. They seem to have moons. These might be worth checking, but will take the droneships longer to scout.
C - A binary system, two massive suns and many planets. At least one artificial orbital object of notable size. Definitely settled by prey-things, likely fortified.
D - The most distant system. Travelling this far will be taxing. Otherwise similar to system A but without the interference.
Finally, we may still contemplate returning to the Ichar system to cannibalize a dead bio-ship.
Synaptic consensus?
>>38686712
D - The most distant system. Travelling this far will be taxing. Otherwise similar to system A but without the interference.
Taxing yes, but our best chance at a lightly guarded and well feeding world or 3.
>>38686712
Let's send a drone to D, see what it can find out. The Imperium's probably got a bunch of ships in the nearby systems.
>>38686749
>>38686760
Very well, narvhal launching the first vanguard drone to system D. Remember that if the narvhal does not accompany it, this is a one-way trip. We will have to go to this system if we want to retrieve the drone.
We have one vanguard drone remaining.
>>38686827
Send the other to B
wait for word, whichever reports in first is the one we deal with first. Unpredictability and stealth are our greatest assets right now.
>>38686827
send the other to the interference system
>>38686901
>>38686921
One vote for Interference System (A), one vote for Cold System (B). Needs a deciding vote.
>>38686976
Backing the Cold System (B) option
>>38686989
>>38686976
...one vote for each A, B and C. The Hive Mind is perplexed.
>>38686976
(A) gotta know that interference
>>38687016
There are few synapses and we hunger greatly, In times like this we must toss a ripper into the air. If it lands heads first B tails first ARoll a 1d2 to avoid samefagging.
>>38686976
To A.
>>38687003
The synapse network has spoken.
The second vanguard drone will be sent to the Cold System.
Entering hibernation whilst we await the psychic beacons of the drones, but before we do that, let's manage one more issue.
Resources are running low enough that we cannot support a large diversity of complex synapse strains. Choose one of the following to be cannibalized so that we may continue to preserve the other two strains:
Hive Tyrants, Tervigons, Trygon Primes.
>>38686976
Backing B
>>38687029
>>38687050
>>38687089
>>38687097
Cold System redacted, make that Interference System (A) for the second droneship.
>>38686712
>D - The most distant system. Travelling this far will be taxing. Otherwise similar to system A but without the interference.
Easy food?
>>38686712
>B - Contains a small, cold sun, less likely to have abundant biomass.
We are wounded and thus in desperate need of nomming something.
>>38687183
That's what you think. It's probably Macragge.
>>38687097
Trygon Primes.
Tyrants are very useful and Tervingons make grater guards and reinforcers.
>>38687097
Trygon Primes. So unnecessary.
Psychic beacon received. The droneship in System D has seeded a world with vanguard organisms and they have found an abundant death world. No organized resistance, but plenty of dangerous prey-creatures - it will not be a pushover, but victory is inevitable if we are careful and are not interrupted by a sentient race.
The droneship in the interference system has found two planets - an ocean world, potentially containing useful biomass, and a corrupted world, overrun with "immaterial organisms" - competing predators, not digestible.
>>38687097
I would recommend cannibalizing Hive Tyrants. We are in a weak state, and will need to undergo new tactics involving running and hiding from powerful prey. With Trygon Primes and Tervigons, we can leave them on a world to begin to hunt or prepare the groundwork for a battle, while allowing our ships to leave and either pursue other worlds and biomass or lead enemy fleets away.
It should also be noted that, while Hive Tyrants are potent Synapse beasts, they will need large amounts of support while Tervigons and Trygon Primes will need less support once on planet.
>>38687351
>>38687384
Two votes to cannibalize Trygon Primes.
>>38687412
One vote to cannibalize Tyrants, well-reasoned. The Norn Queen supports this valuabe insight, and therefore it is worth 2 votes.
>>38687409
Head to D. Trygon are useless there as they have no earthworks to bury under and we can infect and exterminate them there with bacetieria and our superior creatures. Hive tyrants would lead the swarm more quickly and effectively and Tervingons can help us maintain ship defense in case of attack. (what they are fluffed to be)
I am the voice here>>38687351
>>38687412
we agree with this choice of action. the mighty hive tyrant, fearsomme as he is, excels at leading massed forces of lesser spawn. forces that we do not currently posses. the trygon prime will serve well for hit and run attacks.
>>38687548
Only if we encounter enemy forces on the ground. D has no forces to bury under and is full of biomass we msut quickly gather to survive. Having tyrants would be a boon and lead to faster turn around times.
>>38687496
>>38687409
I think we should head to D, and cannibalize Hive Tyrants so that we can use the Trygons to eat everything.
>>38687455
>>38687548
2 votes to cannibalize Trygon Primes, 3 for Hive Tyrants. Tentatively beginning re-absorption of the weaker Tyrants until a more conclusive decision is reached.
>>38687496
One vote for the deathworld in System D.
Alternatives suggested by the gestalt: Wait longer for more detailed information to come back from the scouting drones. It will, however, mean we are slightly weaker when we arrive.
>>38687577
we argue that the superior mobility of the trygon prime makes him the faster, and more efficient, predator, which will speed up the assimilation of the prey world faster than a single tyrant stomping about.
>>38687650
I will voice more support for heading to the Deathworld. It appears to be the safest to visit, and while there is a risk that we will be discovered mid feeding, World A with rival predators is much more dangerous to our continued survival.
>>38687654
We'd have more than one hive tyrant on the field. We have an Entire Strain of them. Trygons are fast yes, but leave our forces completely leaderless. If we have anyone interfere at all we will take massive casualties.
>>38687650
Move to deathworld in System D; we will be facing a struggle wherever we arrive, and it is in our interest to arrive in force. System D has the least chances of organized resistance.
Voting to cannibalize hive tyrants, should we be interrupted by superior prey forces Trygon tunnels and attacks give us the best chance of evasion and ambush.
>>38687718
Reminder, these are Trygon Primes, the synaptic sub-genus.
>>38687708
The gestalt has spoken. We will invade the Deathworld. Inciting the narvhal to make preparations for gravitic tunneling.
>>38687718
these are trygon primes. they are adapted to lead their lesser brethren in combat, and relay our synapse. unless we encounter -large- scale resistance the trygon prime can manage our forces acceptably. with the added benefit of his mobility. when the time comes for full scale war, more tyrants can be grown.
>>38687794
This is a valid point. We are choosing to forgo fielding tyrants at this time; not indefinitely.
The Splinter Fleet has made its arrival at the system outskirts. Nutrient reserves extremely low due to the taxing distance of the journey. We will need to cannibalize something else in order to have enough ground forces to overrun the prey-world in a suitable time frame. We have three potential drones and a larger kraken ship. Once the world has been consumed, new ships can be regrown, so nothing is out of the question including the narvhal.
>>38687879
Let's cannibalize the Kraken so we can overwhelm a region of this world locally, then procure the biomass for a larger ship once we conquer it.
>>38687879
The drone, it served its purpose and we have another
>>38687879
are we certain no organised resistance exists on the prey-world? if so then we are all for investing all resources to make this assimilation swift. we do not know when, or if, armed resistance will come looking for us. also, what is the situation on synapse strain preservation?
>>38687879
Additional information requested: Do we have the strength to make another jump?
Suggestion: Survey planet's surface, look for isolated equatorial or subtropical islands adjacent to larger landmasses. We may be able to consume such smaller masses to "bootstrap" to a full invasion force.
>>38687959
This is sound strategic thinking.
>>38687940
>are we certain no organised resistance exists on the prey-world?
Not entirely, but nothing has been encountered by our vanguard broods.
>>38687940
>what is the situation on synapse strain preservation?
The synaptic network has opted for consuming the Tyrants.
>>38687959
>Do we have the strength to make another jump?
If absolutely necessary, but if we do we will be in bad shape in terms of surviving terrestrial organisms, which are needed to invade the next prey-world.
>>38687959
>Suggestion: Survey planet's surface, look for isolated equatorial or subtropical islands adjacent to larger landmasses.
So far, vanguard organisms have relayed the following geographical information: prey-world is almost entirely a single landmass with one large body of water in the northern hemisphere. Climate varies between deserts in the valleys and toxic jungles in the higher altitudes. Fauna is dangerous but unintelligent and easily overcome by ranged attacks.
>>38688075
I will reiterate we can regrow a drone if we want too after we consume this planet. It is currently superfluous and large biomass. Breaking it down to devour the planet would be prudent as it is already emptied of vanguard organisms.
>>38687879
if we stay, the vanguard drone can be consumed and rebuilt after taking of the planet. We can not be certain an enemy will not arrive, in which case we will need our space combat drone and our Narvhal to survive.
>>38688075
with this information we feel confident in saying;
consume the kraken to fuel our ground forces, deploy in most heavily vegitated construct capilary towers as fast as possible and initiate consumption of prey world.
>>38688152
*deploy in most vegitated area, then construct capilary towers asap
>>38688075
Suggestion: Absorb Narhwal, retain Kraken to fight any prey vessels that encounter us. We are weak; jumping will leave us so weak that our chance of success on an actively defended world will be minimal. We must feed here or die.
Additional information requested: Is toxicity dangerous to us, can we be adapted to it?
>>38688152
>>38688196
>>38688226
Drone has already served it's purpose. Kraken is better at fighting if we are interrupted. Additonally Drone is now empty of vanguard troops, meaning we don't lose ready made drops for quickest turn around times.
>>38688135
Noted. Recalling the in-system vanguard drone for absorption. On initial approach to the prey-world. The gestalt will need to decide the composition of our ground forces. Instinctive patterns dictate a seeding of:
Simple organisms: 50% hormagaunt strains, 50% gargoyle strains.
Medium organisms: 40% ravener strains, 30% venomthrope strains, 30% biovore strains.
Plus light synaptic warrior presence for initial wave forces. Acceptable?
>>38688283
Yes.
>>38688262
Consume both Narvhal and Drone then.
>>38688226
>Is toxicity dangerous to us, can we be adapted to it?
It will slow our initial progress while immune systems are acclimatized, but is not a serious threat as long as we do not deploy first wave synapse creatures there.
>>38688283
Can we replace the biovores with carnifexes? do we even have any?
>>38688283
biovores might be a tad excessive for deployment against light resistance. perhaps decrease their numbers and increase the ravener numbers?
>>38688283
>>38688370
Biovores will speed absorption of planet's biomass. Instinctive behavior is agreed.
>>38688283
do we have any reasonable use for biovores? they are cumbersome and we shouldnt need heavy artillery to put down mindless wildlife. we suggest splitting biovore seeding between more raveners and venomthropes to speed up the consumption process
>>38688262
in our weakened state, we are forced to gamble everything on this prey-world. if we found a single -wounded- kraken wont save us, but the additional biomass and troops it could supply might let us consume this world before enemies appear.
We can send aquatic organisms to system D to attack organisms and grow our biomass. Single landmass likely defended by intelligent organisms like the terrans.
>>38688342
Is this supported by further synaptic decision?
Furthermore - more information has come through from the vanguard drone in System A. The ocean world contains a rare genetic phenotype in its algae that will allow us to breed more efficient tyrannoforming flora, speeding up infestation of prey-worlds. Also, another prey-race has entered that system and begun to struggle with the immaterial organisms of the warp-world. Scavenging the survivors if they are slain may be a viable tactic.
>>38688454
It is supported by this synapse.
>>38688364
We have a small reserve of carnifex broods. They are normally preserved for shock assault boarding actions in case of ship-to-ship combat, or for pinpoint mycetic drops into highly contested areas to turn the tide of a battle.
>>38688370
>>38688441
Noted. Biovore numbers will be reduced slightly based on Hive Mind consensus.
>>38688454
consume EVERYTHING, this world is all or nothing for us, and is plentiful enough to more than replenish these few meagre drones should we succeed.
>>38688454
this synapse does not support destruction of the Narvhal. A quick retreat might be necessary, with only part of the planets biomass consumed. It would be better to have a small store added, and this prey to live another day, then to bet everything and lose all here.
>>38688585
well put this synapse now agrees with keeping the narvahl atleast.
>>38688585
Noted and supported by the Norn Queen. Reminder to the synaptic network that, due to our Hive Ship being the only one in the fleet, there is a limited speed at which we can feed from the capillary towers even if the ground infestation proceeds at maximum efficiency, and therefore our stay in this system may be quite extended.
>>38688689
Information noted. This Synapse observes that building up additional fleet entities must be a priority after ground infestation achieves maximum efficiency.
>>38688722
agreed. secondary benefits allowing the fleet to spread and disperse, should possible predator fleets appear, and ensure survival of the fleet no matter the loss should also be noted.
>>38688454
suggest seeding of Oceanic world in System A by vanguard vessel, focused for stealth to keep interest off Oceanic world.
Regardless of decision on system A, the synaptic network has agreed upon the plan of attack for the deathworld. Recommend we commence feeding.
>>38688722
this synapse agrees with this reasoning. as a singular entity we are both inefficient and too easily exterminated. Multiplication must remain a priority, it is multiplication that allowed us to still carry forth the genetic makeup of hivefleet kraken.
Further update from the vanguard drone in System A: The conflict between immaterial predators and invading prey-fleet has escalated. It is likely that prey-worlds in surrounding systems are now more lightly defended as a result.
Update from invasion forces on the deathworld below: infestation in the jungle regions has gone as well as expected. Nests are multiplying rapidly, though gaunt strains attempting to climb to higher altitudes are suffering abnormally high casualties due to aerial predators and low oxygen levels.
Lost synapse contact with vanguard elements that began probing the desert regions.
>>38688840
>Lost synapse contact with vanguard elements that began probing the desert regions.
this is troubling. This synapse suggests leaving the deserts and mountains untouched until the jungle has been consumed in almost its entirety.
>>38688840
Tactics. This Synapse suggests pulling biomass away from desert region. Let us not waste our vanguard until we are able to engage in battle with whatever removed our patrols.
Deploy Gargoyles to deal with Avian threats in high altitude regions.
>>38688784
Disagree with dispersion of forces at this point. Dispersion increases chances of discovery. Reduces force available for consumption of deathworld.
Suggest simultaneous attacks more appropriate once we have a greater capacity to defend in space.
>>38688889
This synapse agrees, suggests gestating small number of shrikes with Gargoyle support once biomass has been secured to patrol edge of desert in case whatever forces in the desert prove less territorial than hoped.
>>38688722
Synapse agrees with this as well.
>>38688840
Vanguard a should start infiltration of planet soon, Try to be unnoticed but keep the prey fighting, it makes the hive have better feeding and take eyes off of other systems. Have we adjusted to this planet's toxicity? If so Start laying down more synapses as well as Harridans and gargoyles to deal with flying predators. Desert should be avoided until Trygon primes can move in en masse.
>>38688894
This synapse concurs.
>>38688894
agreed. gargoyle patrols will thin out indiginous competition.
>>38688840
Withdraw from the desert, harvest the what we can from the rest of the planet
>>38688903
Agreed. Save dispersal only for direct contact with overwhelming forces to ensure survival.
>>38688889
>>38688894
>>38688924
Mobile synapse has been deployed the shepherd vanguard elements away from the desert regions.
Brood nests have begun gestating more Shrikes for stronger tactical control of our Gargoyles.
this synapse believes considerable thought must be put into initiatory seeding of oceanic world in system A as soon as feeding has commenced at maximum effeciency on the deathworld below, it will likely be our next target, and if it is already prepped for us by autonomous broods, this will greatly boost our consumption speed, should we need to leave the system if the fighting gets too intense.
>>38689022
This synapse suggests deploying ripper stock, adapted for oceanic use. They shall form nests on the floor of system A's oceans, in preparation for our consumption of this planet.
>>38689022
This synapse agrees with this course of action. The Oceanic world holds information that might prove vital for later tyrranoformation. Support vanguard brood deployment from scout vessel in the system.
>>38689043
perhaps tyrranoid spores adapted for aquatic use?
it will require less biomass to simply turn the aquatic lifeforms to our side than to grow new strains of rippers.
>>38688925
>Have we adjusted to this planet's toxicity? If so Start laying down more synapses as well as Harridans and gargoyles to deal with flying predators.
Toxicity is no longer a problem. Harridans are in extremely endangered population count, however, due to being contained near the outer dermal layers where the most damage was sustained in the Ichar IV battle.
>>38689022
Noted. Aquatic hormagaunt strains can be seeded to the oceanic world in System A if this is supported by synaptic consensus.
>>38689119
Hormagaunts, Tyrranoid Spores, and Rippers have all been suggested. We must determine which is most efficient for subverting the aquatic life for pending invasion.
>>38689119
this synapse will vote in favour of initiatory seeding of oceanic prey-world.
>>38689156
Hormagaunts, Rippers, Genestealers, and Lictors are viable options. Genestealers do not adapt well to aquatic environs, and Lictors do not multiply well. Tyrannic spores are always released during mycetic seeding, however, vanguard drones are not large and cannot carry enough of them to effect an infestation larger than a local area.
also; an out of character suggestion: maybe an ingame-timer/calender would be a good idea?
just something that measures days so that we can get an idea for how long passes while things we dont directly monitor (such as the invasion) take place?
>>38689119
Do so and any Lictors we have should be deployed as well for in depth scouting. If they can stealthily prolong the fight, it would be wise once we have consumed planet D to do so.
>>38689214
This information has been noted. The synapse suggests a combination of Hormagaunts and Rippers to seed the oceans of system A
>>38689214
Local infestation of lictors should be good then, we don;t need a lot of them, just enough to start scouting and assessing prey items
>>38689265
ideally we want something that can already initate consumption of biomass, and prep construction of capilary towers. we want to enter the contested system, eat the oceanic world and then leave if the situation calls for it.
therefore this synapse votes in farvor of aquatic ripper and hormagaunt swarms. lictors will be too ineffective in these areas.
>>38689232
keep in mind system A has 2 worlds, the Ocean and the warp tainted world. Deploying to the Ocean world allows us to avoid conflict and begin local infestation. deploying to the warp world will embroil us into a conflict we do not wish to engage in.
>>38689214
Will the Hormagaunts be able to create spawn on planet? If so, this synapse supports focusing primarily on them. if not, recommend a focus on rippers with hormagaunt support.
>>38689231
Will be done.
>>38689232
>>38689265
>>38689253
Noted.
Invasion of prey-world I (Deathworld, Jungle Biome) Day 36: Indigenous aerial fauna scoured from the skies by Shrike/Gargoyle brood packs. Slow-moving terrestrial fauna have been nearly wiped out by spores in the water supply and roving ground organisms. Juvenile capillary towers have begun sprouting at initial impact sites. Feeding can commence within the next 20 days.
>>38689373
What are our current stocks broods on the Deathworld? Do we have available Shrike/Gargoyle broods to divert to the desert region for cursory investigations?
Tactical Instructions for Shrike/Gargoyle broods in desert, Passive-Do not engage hostiles, lurk, retreat if engaged by hostiles.
>>38689373
excellent. proceed as planned until feeding can commence, or something require the attention of the hivemind. Once we are emboldened by more resources we can reconvene on our next course of action.
did the hivemind agree on the seeding of the oceanic prey-world?
>>38689457
This synapse concurs for seeding of oceanic prey-world
>>38689373
Suggest delay of seeding ocean world until we have additional space units and have absorbed significant death-world biomass. Prey in system includes sentients. Seeding increases risks of discovery and premature battle.
>>38689373
Flyers scout out desert. Begin buildup of forces for biomass harvesting.
>>38689457
Delay until world D is consumed.
>>38689312
>Will the Hormagaunts be able to create spawn on planet?
Yes. Hormagaunt strains are capable of autonomous reproduction and even simple environmental adaptation. Ripper strains likewise, however without dedicated mycetic bombardment the spread of digestion pools will be extremely slow and therefore collection rates of biomass have a limiting factor regardless of ripper multiplication.
>>38689493
Full consumption of death world D could take months. Suggest that initiatory, uncommiting seeding take place as soon as feeding begins.
>>38689437
Native-grown brood nests have been heavily dedicated towards Shrike/Gargoyle reinforcement. Investigations can be made.
Seeding of Oceanic World seems to be highly contentious. Votes are roughly 3-3?
Requesting a rough overview of all our forces and where they are stationed; which worlds and such
>>38689610
this synapse argues heavily in favour of seeding.
while bountiful, this deathworld will not sustain us indefinetly, it will speed up the reformation of the fleet if our next target is already ready for consumption.
This synapse recommends discreet Hormagaunt and Ripper seeding of Oceanic World; The sentient-prey will be preoccupied with the immaterial predators, and will have little reason to conduct in depth analysis of the Ocean World within the next few years. However, they should limit themselves, to keep from being noticed, hopefully.
>>38689627
We have our primary fleet of one Kraken ship and a small fire support vessel, with Narvhal, in orbit of a deathworld in System D.
We have a vanguard/scout vessel deployed in System A, where warp entities and forces combating them are warring on one planet. the other planet in System A holds no large forces from first scouting, and has an algae that could improve tyrranoforming in terms of speed and efficiency. The deathworld has a large number of Gargoyles and Shrikes deployed there, to combat aerial predators.
If any synapses can point out any mistakes in my comments, that would be most helpful.
>>38689610
The ocean world would be a much easier biomass source than the deathworld.
>>38689678
It would, but travel time would leave us floundering between worlds. We are on Planet D and capillary towers will soon be done. let us eat the deathworld and move to the ocean world once we are finished.
>>38689702
same synapse, this does not mean I do not support seeding with hormagaunts and rippers. but we should not leave deathworld at this time, instead allowing the hormagaunt and rippers to feed and prepare the world for initial arrival.
>>38689660
and since the autonomous scouting units can reproduce and create pre-prepped digestion pools, it will require expension of no resources that we havent already commited to system A.>>38689678
we are already commited to consumption of the deathworld. Withdrawel at this point would be ill advised.
>>38689673
>We have our primary fleet of one Kraken ship and a small fire support vessel, with Narvhal, in orbit of a deathworld in System D.
Just to clarify, that's in addition to the Hive Ship. The kraken is strictly a void combat vessel. Otherwise this is an accurate synopsis.
>>38689670
Norn Queen agrees. Consensus reached, inconspicuous seeding of Oceanic World underway.
Invasion of prey-world I (Deathworld, Jungle Biome) Day 49: Initial capillary towers have breached low atmospheric layers. Feeding can begin now if we enter the upper atmosphere, but we will not be able to retreat until the entire world has been stripped of atmosphere if we do so. Alternatively, we can delay until capillary towers breach the upper layer and feed from orbit without committing. Hive Mind thoughts?
>>38689783
How much time will it take for the capillary towers to reach upper atmosphere?
Report: Shyrke/Gargoyle Broods in desert. What is our findings of that region?
>>38689783
commence feeding immediately. if we are caught now total loss of gestal conscience is inevitable anyway. if we feed now, we may prep defensive drones in case we are discovered.
>>38689783
Report on shrike and gargoyle scouting the deserts also wait until they breach high atmo. Best not to be caught with our pseudopods exposed when we are this weak. We did save the narvhal for a reason.
>>38689783
Request information on how long it will take to strip atmosphere. if it is possible to do so quickly, it might be worth docking early.
>>38689783
All or nothing. We have committed thus far; to gain, one must risk. Caution is good, when we can afford it.
We cannot afford it. We will consume this world. Begin feeding.
>>38689841
we saved the narwahl so that we could escape -early-. we have not yet feasted at all. leaving now would be death just as much as enemy firepower. feeding is our only option.
>>38689806
>How much time will it take for the capillary towers to reach upper atmosphere?
Roughly two more weeks.
>Report: Shyrke/Gargoyle Broods in desert. What is our findings of that region?
Problematic discovery. Organized resistance, substantially higher threat level than previously encountered prey. Organisms are metallic in nature and do not contain genetic material - assimilation is therefore not beneficial. Advance forces have begun pushing out of the desert and contesting the jungle infestations, but they are slow moving and currently small in number.
>>38689877
If the towers breach high atmo we would not be exposed. and could still escape if need be.
>>38689783
This synapse submits to the assertions of the others. It supports beginning the harvest of the deathworld.
Reassert: Previous intentions to create fleet as soon as consumption begins.
>>38689870
With only one Hive Ship, this will take a very long time.
>>38689901
Necrons. Can we marshal Trygon Primes, with other forces to tie up the soldiers, to collapse their tomb complex? If they waken more we will lose all this biomass.
>>38689901
> Organisms are metallic in nature and do not contain genetic material
This is highly troubling. Do they match describtions of anything previously encountered in the collective memory of hive fleet kraken?
>>38689901
Deploy all desert forces away from the organisms. Designate metallic organisms as Non-prey: Avoid as necessary.
Tactics: Suggest avoiding the Non-prey, engage with equal-mass forces only if attacked beyond their borders.
>>38689901
Recommend creation of large numbers of biovores to deploy in jungle and attack advancing metallic forces. Keep troops away and in defensive positions, ready to retreat as they advance.
>>38689949
Support suggestion to use Trygon primes to hunt under the sands for any possible infrastructure to damage.
>>38689949
Extermination broods (hormagaunts, gargoyles) can be rerouted to halt the advance of the new threat. Trygon Primes can be deployed in numbers, as well as accompanying subterranean assault organisms.
Re-fertilize terrestrial brood nests with new strains?
>>38689660
This synapse agrees with this plan.
>>38689783
Feed asap, we need to grow. We can not retreat anywhere else if a sizable force comes.
>>38689901
Keep our forces out of the desert, but keep gargoyles scouting around the desert. If more of these metal organism should come we should know as soon as we can.
Also, is there some way to scout from orbit to gather more information about the desert?
>>38690021
Tactics synapse supports your suggestion. Support Trygons attacks on the complexes with Shryke/Gargoyle Broods to attack from both the land and sky in order to disorient their forces.
Suggestion: Engage entities in forest with equal-mass formations of various large creatures. Use the remaining biomass to engage the non-prey in the desert.
>>38690023
Yes Raveners, TRygons, trygons primes, warriors, and tyrant to lead. Crush them en masse before they can waken.
>>38690060
Necrons are awakening stop them cold now or they will get out of hand. WE have Trygon primes ready sue them.
>>38690023
we require more information about our advesaries.
>>38690021
this synapse supports the use of hit-and-run artillery attacks to slow their attacks, but disagrees with commiting valuable trygon primes deep into enemy territory without more details as to the nature of our adversaries.
>>38689968
Not among the main tendrils we had contact with.
>>38689972
>>38690021
Suggestions noted. Brood nests re-fertilized with living artillery strains. Marshalling swarm forces within the jungles, deploying Trygon Primes with Ravener and Mawloc support to hunt the deserts. Will not engage the non-Prey unless territorial boundaries are breached.
>>38690075
>>38690085
This synapse would like to remind the gestal conscious that we do not currently know -IF- these organisms are indeed 'necrons' (which we shouldnt know about anyway)
caution is advised.
>>38690114
this synapse would like to encourage the Gestalt conscious to withold Trygon formations until addtional intel arrives.
>>38690153
Agreed. More information must be obtained.
>>38690153
Noted. Reducing the number of Trygon Primes committed. Sparse synaptic presence supporting a largely Mawloc/Ravener based subterranean scouting force. Acceptable?
>>38690060
In light of new metallic fauna presence, the Norn Queen supports feeding immediately. Descending to capillary altitude.
If possible, make use of Exocrines, Raveners, Biovores, Tyrant Guard, Trygon and Primes, and Warriors to crush them. Focus our large terrestrial bioforms on destroying this menace; be sure to pulverize the fallen corpses if they begin to move again. Carnifexes may be deployed if necessary. Hormagaunts and Gargoyles continue to focus on mountains and jungle; do not let the metallo-creatures prevent our feeding. Refrain from engaging with venomthropes and Toxicrenes, as the creatures will likely be unaffected.
>>38690122
This synapse is the tactical voice. It is unaware of these -necrons- that Gestalt and other synapse refers to. Tactics Synapse is currently acting in support of other synapses to provide combat strategy. It is currently acting under the assumption that the non-prey is sentient:hostile until additional information is aqcuired.
Awaiting additional information.
It is believed that the non-prey retains the capability to repair itself when fallen, and has the means to decimate large units using electro-magnetic arc weaponry. Focus is to be placed on their immediate annihilation. Large bioforms, artillery bioforms, and subterranean bioforms preferred, with screening force of Warriors and similarly purposed bioforms.
>>38690203
This synapse argues against this change of priorities. Total consumption of biomatter should remain priority one. Ideally we feed and leave.
Suggest the use of artillery to hold defensive territory and that moves should be made to increase feeding speed.
Invasion of prey-world I (Deathworld, Jungle Biome) Day 55: Feeding has begun. Outrider elements across the jungle regions have been pulled back to defensive positions around capillary clusters and territorial boundaries with desert regions. Brood nests have begun biogenetic production of artillery strains: biovores and exocrines (the exocrines will take some time). Subterranean scouting swarms have encountered metallic fortifications beneath the deserts - lightly defended, but thermal and electrical output has begun spiking in these regions. Skirmishes have begun on the eastern jungle/desert borders. Invaders are resilient but easily overwhelmed by weight of numbers as long as moderately sized organisms are present. Hostile numbers however, are increasing. They seem to continue along the same attack paths, repeatedly.
>>38690286
after consideration, this one agrees with this synapse. Dock now, and begin feeding, with artillery to hold territory.
Do support scouting forces of Mawlocs and Raveners to investigate enemy.
>>38690286
This synapse agrees with the overall defensive nature of our actions to facilitate feeding as the primary goal.
>>38690341
They are gaining strength ass soon as the artillery is ready press the assault.
>>38690286
Tactics concurs. Use of monstrous creatures such as Trygons and Carnifexes, the former to act as defensive underground assaults upon key attackers, and the latter to provide walls to stop the enemy from getting past to the artillery.
Termagaunts may be used in support of carnifexes, but should remain behind them for direct fire support.
>>38690286
This synapse would argue against such attempts; we do not have the speed in which to consume this world and strip the atmosphere(and thus leave) in any short amount of time. We have committed ourselves. This threat will only increase, given time, unless we crush it immediately and without hesitation. Smaller bioforms should indeed remain and assist with feeding, as should Shrikes. But to attempt a defensive action...our bioforms are not designed for this, and we will lose crucial biomass in the attempt. We must destroy them, so that we might focus on feeding at a suitable pace, without worry.
>>38690286
We are committed and it will take months to finish feeding. Not pressing our advantage now when they are slow and weak is asking for trouble alter when they are not. They are gaining power, strength and numbers.
>>38690341
This one is curious about the lightly defended fortifications beneath the desert. Suggest light ravener deployment, to test waters of what is beneath the sands. If the enemy is found to be wanting in defense of the area, suggest Mawloc support to appear. Mawlocs should only be deployed after defenses have been tested however. Perhaps we can turn them back from their attack paths.
This synapse asserts that because metallic lifeforms proceed along same routes repeatedly that mobile forces should be pulled into a defensive perimeter, while known routes are seeded heavily with spore mines
>>38690352
>>38690359
Noted. Norn Queen recommends Haruspex production to facilitate accelerated gathering of biomass in contested regions. Brood nests will need to adjust by reducing gestation of other combat types to allow this. Which strains, if any, shall be replaced with Haruspices?
>>38690435
but as we feed, so are we
>>38690471
They are more hardy and resilient, they are more suited to a prolonged fight.
>>38690454
Assertion, metalic non-prey observed to follow identical paths towards hive. We should deploy spore mines of multiple varieties along this path to cause critical damage to attackers. Maintain minefields, and have spore mines bury themselves in the paths, rather than remain mobile.
>>38690454
what strains are currently being produced, that could be replaced by the Haruspex?
>>38690395
I agree this synapse, if we allow these creatures to increase in numbers they can crush us with a large force. We need to fight them now when they are not a large force.
>>38690442
I agree with this synapse, if we can eliminate these metallic creatures before they awake fighting this threat and harvesting the planet will be easier.
>>38690444
Efficient response. Spore mines are extremely light on resources. Tripling mine production and seeding sporocysts around the attack paths.
>>38690384
Supported. Carnifexes can be deployed where the fighting is thickest.
>>38690442
Ravener attacks are "blind" without Trygon Prime synaptic guidance to report findings back to the gestalt. Increase Trygon Prime deployment?
>>38690341
requesting mental uplink with lesser synapse creature for visual examination of opposition.
>>38690395
This synapse recognises the logic in your arguments, but is hesitant to commit to a strategy that would endanger the feeding operation. This synapse instead proposes strategems along the lines of:
>>38690442
and:
>>38690444
>>38690494
>>38690435
This synapse does not have enough information to confirm they are gaining power/strength/numbers. Lightly fortified structures are not correlative of this.
>>38690503
Primarily raveners, carnifexes, biovores, mawlocs, exocrines.
>>38690536
>but thermal and electrical output has begun spiking in these regions.
>Hostile numbers however, are increasing.
>>38690395
This is the same synapse, adopting specialization.
Suggests redeployment of Trygons, when possible, to damage infrastructure of underground fortifications, when possible; these are presumably their strongholds.
>>38690454
Agree with spore mining procedures. Reduce production of venomthropes and other toxin-based bioforms; these will avail us little.
>>38690529
Ravener attacks being blind is counter intuitive to the scouting attacks we need them to perform. with agreement of other synapses, recommend increasing trygon prime deployment.
>>38690532
This synapse agrees in general with this, however, more intel is needed as to enemy strength and deployment.
>>38690536
increasing numbers have been confirmed by gestal intelligence, however we cannot be certain that this is a development that will continue if left undisturbed. we also cannot be sure that an attack will not only accelerate the process; reiterating importance of prime directive: consume biomass and leave world.
>>38690529
Can local lifeforms be tyranoformed resulting in increased aggression towards metallic lifeforms?
Suggest forces that are freed up as a result are sent to search for source of metallic organisms and or essential infrastructure, suggest that located infrastructure is destroyed by borrowing beneath structures and filling tunnels with spore mines before detonating resulting in collapse and destruction of infrastructure.
>>38690559
a difficult deliberation. Suggest reducing both ravener and Mawloc production by 50% until assessment on underground structures are complete. From there, we can decide whether we need more Mawlocs or Raveners.
>>38690594
Re-assert. Spore mines inefficient use of tunelling apparatus, maintain spore mines along routes of attack. Tunelling organisms are adequate for creating intentionally unstable passes underneath the structures, causing them to "cave-in"
>>38690532
>requesting mental uplink with lesser synapse creature for visual examination of opposition.
Warrior strain visual imprint disseminated.
>>38690564
preservation synapse would like to note how fitting new specialisation is.
assertion: venomthrope population is critical to assimilation and consumption of local fauna, a still ongoing operation, their numbers should stay stabile.
More intelligence is needed before commitment of important synapse spawn can be supported.
>>38690559
Suggest reducing biovore production; direct deployment of spore mines can be used instead.
>>38690577
Reassertion; we do not have ability to do in a meaningful amount of time; we are but a single Hive Ship. We must eliminate the threat to our feeding operations first, before refocusing on such. Feeding is still a priority, but annihilation of these creatures before they can threaten feeding is a greater one. They will grow in power faster than we.
>>38690624
affirmed, for added effect suggest detonation of trygon bio-electrical pulse beneath essential infrastructure.
>>38690630
Assert, small metalic organisms are likely vulnerable to artillery organisms currently being produced. No change to tactics, we are currently prepared for their attacks. Suggest removing larger organisms with close attack.
>>38690670
Synapse suggest mawlocs and trygons collapse metal structures to delay enemy.
>>38690636
Aggression synapse commends such perception.
Counter-assertion: with gestation of haruspexes, biomass consumption can be retained at suitable rate or increased; point is noted however, and Biovore production is recommended to be reduced instead.
>>38690630
preservation synapse notes that the intricacy of opposition is dissimilar to previously faced humanoids faced at splinter point at ichar IV.
This synapse is more willing to engage in search for reasonable, and permanent, solution to opposition while feeding continues.
>>38690713
Affirmative. This synapse has previously suggested usage of Trygons to collapse metal structures.
This synapse requests risk and success rate evaluation on tactics suggested by:>>38690713
and
>>38690735
Suggest conversion of venomthrope gestations to zoanthrope gestation for increased effectiveness against metallic lifeforms
Invasion of prey-world I (Deathworld, Jungle Biome) Day 58: Trygon Prime deployment increased. Ravener raids initiated on subterranean fortifications utilizing Trygon/Mawloc support to open breaches in the structures. Massive casualties inflicted and suffered on both sides. Bio-Electric attacks seemed to have most effect. Mawloc collapse attempts failed - prey-fortifications seem to defy gravitic forces.
Overproduction of Spore Mines proving successful. Non-prey incursion routes into feeding grounds have been stifled.
Infestation in distant regions (western shore) sprouting - nearly 85% of landmass has been covered. Tyrannoformation is now self-sustaining due to spore chimneys, venomthrope organisms can be safely reabsorbed.
>>38690660
This synapse is open to a more direct attack on the enemy as our feeding progresses. Analysis of enemy numbers vs our production will be needed to confirm correlated growth rates and enemy superiority in that area.
>>38690801
requesting status of fleet warp influence (I have no idea how a tyranid would refer to the shadow of the warp effect)
>>38690801
excellent.
thoughts on the viability of repeated and focused bio-electric pulse attacks to replace less efficient, more risky direct combat?
>>38690800
Norn Queen has provided input: Zoanthrope gestation is an extremely time-consuming process. Zoanthrope stock is usually produced two prey-worlds prior to invasion. They are potent organisms but very low in number - deploy current Zoanthrope stock aboard Hive Ship?
>>38690801
This is noted, and logged for future reference. Use of the Trygons Bio-electric pulse should be continued to disable the structure with currently deployed trygons, until additional information is received.
>>38690875
Assertion, Zoanthropes would increase our tactical flexibility in upcoming efforts. This synapse supports their creation process at this time.
>>38690801
Gravitc force resistance of fortifications requires analysis of structure materials. Samples need to be returned for analysis.
Spore mine successes indicate need to continue and advance mining of all enemy fortifications
>>38690875
Recommend holding Zoanthropes until larger groups of enemies are deployed. as is, we hold the line and keep them back. Suggest focus on Trygons as the Bio-Electric attacks are proving effective, and shifting biovore production to Trygon production.
>>38690875
this synapse against usage of precious zoanthrope stocks while full offensive capability of opposition remains unclear.
>>38690801
Suggest use of Trygon ans Mawloc support to give openings to Tyrannofexes and ranged biomorph Warriors to breach and clear subterranean complexes with assistance of mobile spore mines.
If tactics prove unsuccessful...suggest Hive Tyrant gestation with accompanying Tyrant Guard.
>>38690875
Request status on ability to gestate tyrant guard?
Suggest carnifex mycetic spore biomorph leading to increased spore mine production in tunnels.
>>38690848
Psychic manifestation among metallic adversarial organisms has not been observed. Synaptic noise does not appear to have an effect.
>>38690867
Viable, however Trygon forces must be concentrated, as gestation was divided between all subterranean strains. Repurposing of Raveners is advised.
>>38690958
Has air biomass species been eliminated? If yes cut all non land based strains and begin to spawn hive tyrants and tyrant guard.
>>38690958
agree with repurposing of Raveners. Trygons are proving most reliable to hit enemy, producing them will allow us to keep on offensive and reduce enemy infrastructure.
>>38690992
suggestion impossible, Hive Tyrant strain was cannibalized to successfully journey to this planet.
>>38690952
deployment of long ranged biomorph in inclosed spaces is, inadvisable, suggest gestation of tervigon for use in subterranean environment.
> keep sending fodder into the cannons until they clog
>>38691018
and? we have biomass we can now create more.
>>38690952
Gestation of new Hive Tyrants likewise time-consuming - see Zoanthropes.
>>38690954
Tyrant Guard ill-adapted to current battlefield conditions. Primary enemy firepower cannot be brought to bear in tunnel networks, Trygon Primes exhibiting high survival rate. Non-synapse organisms expendable.
>>38690958
This is agreeable with prime directive: preservation of biomass. This synapse supports repurposing of raveners.
>>38690952
we currently do not posses tyrannofex or warrior strains. Re-stating: reccomend against direct confrontation since indirect confrontation through the use of bio-electric pulse attacks has proved highly effective.
>>38690958
This synapse supports repurposing Gargoyle and Shrike bioforms. Additionally, utilizing mass Trygons via repurposing of Raveners is advised; Mawlocs will provide support, distraction, and carnage in case Trygons encounter resistance they cannot face on their own.
>>38691047
...reluctant agreement. If the threat can be kept neutralized long enough for us to consume this world, we will be able to leave safely; this synapse had not until now believed such was possible.
>>38691046
Continue producing Trygon primes. Request scouting of additional areas in the desert around the metallic structures. This synapse would like to know if there are more structures in the area, or if this is the only source of attackers.
>>38691022
Suggestion supported.
However... encountering new adapted forms of non-prey. Highly mobile, elusive. Spore fields proving ineffective at stopping their incursions. They are not attacking feeding bioforms, however - distracted by gaunt strains. Posing little overall strategic threat as a result.
This synapse agrees with the following
>>38690923
>>38690937
Status update for the Oceanic World is requested. Also, update on the Chaos tainted world in the same system.
>>38691047
This synapse agrees with this.
>>38691100
Clarify? Request optical data of the new adapted non-prey. This synapse requires more information in order to give accurate threat assessment procedures.
>>38691046
>how do you feel about the development of non canon organisms thinking along lines of Bio-electric spore mines.
>>38691104
In addition to update, this synapse requests possibile investment in further development of subterranean and aquatic-adapted bioforms; such forms seem likely to be able to be adapted to either environment quickly, and will in all likelihood prove highly useful in times to come.
Subterranean Hive Tyrant evolution could prove extremely effective, in addition to being unconventional for remembered Hive Fleets...
>>38691104
Contact lost with vanguard drone in System A due to rising warp turbulence emanating from the immaterial forces.
Recently encountered fast-moving elusive non-Prey have proven highly dangerous to the Trygons in the tunnels.
>>38691100
Requesting strategic evaluation for new opposition and which strains may, or already have, prove effective against them?
>>38691139
Agreed.
>>38691143
This synapse supports it. The hivemind is ours to shape. victory is our only requirement.
>>38691159
Requesting immidiate tactical evaluation for preservation of trygon prime strains.
>>38691139
Optical imprint disseminated among synaptic web.
>>38691159
requesting efficacy of Malceptor gestation
>>38691143
Norn Queen requires new genetic material to attempt such a radical genotype departure. Not feasible with current stock. Potential exists for future gene-splicing experimentation.
Deploy Hormagaunt escorts with Trygons; Mawlocs should attempt to destroy fast-moving elusive non-Prey. Believed to be 'Wraiths'.
Suggest bio-electric spore mine development and deployment through tunnels; attempts should be made to determine efficacy against 'Wraith' non-prey.
>>38691197
Observation: New non-prey entities passingly similar to Trygon Primes, with a 70% certainty. It is likely that they serve a similar purpose. Merge our trygon teams with organisms that are likely also a threat to trygons. It is likely that they would be a threat to these new non-prey.
Malceptor relies on extrasensory perception, able to locate and destroy otherwise elusive metallic organism. provides protection of trygons through utilization of psychic barriers, allows for partitioning of tunnels
>>38691230
Support this action. Requesting information as to observed bioforms that show capability of slowing or stopping new non-prey.
>>38691155
Agreed, though this synapse would suggest that adapting Trygons for aquatic environments and producing them in large numbers would be more conducive than developing new Hive Tyrant strains, due to the time expenditure needed.
since its doesn't seem likely that we will achieve a full victory against the non-prey entities, purchase we could spend some time to accelerate a large asteroid to a collision course with the planet (for the desert in particular)
>>38691230
>I dont know if the hive mind can tyrannoform living metal i mean sure its "living" but i dont think it counts the same way
>>38691194
>Requesting strategic evaluation for new opposition and which strains may, or already have, prove effective against them?
Only effective response currently observed is overwhelming numbers of expendable gaunt strains.
>Requesting immidiate tactical evaluation for preservation of trygon prime strains.
Supports previous thought >>38691022 deployment of Tervigon organisms in tunnels, screen Trygon Primes with expendable bioforms.
>>38691245
This synapse would like to not that malceptor strains are not currently in our possesion, and that if zoanthropes are anything to go by, will likely require very long gestation times.
>>38691268
This synapse can support this course of action. lost biomass deemed, acceptable.
>>38691268
Agreed. Screen Trygon Primes with minimalist gaunts. Trygons are our most effective method of severely damaging the structures. These trygons must be protected.
Request report: Scouts of surrounding desert for additional structures.
>>38690801
Query: Stocks of viable organisms on-board Hive Ship?
Query: Stocks of non-viable organisms on-board Hive Ship?
Suggestion: Reabsorb all non-viable organisms on-board Hive Ship unless vital.
>>38691018
>Hive Tyrant strain was cannibalized to successfully journey to this planet.
Suggestion: Begin synthesis of Hive Tyrant strain.
Query: Traits from prey species which can be appropriated?
>>38691261
suggest more tactical approach, request efficacy of orbital bombardment of locations marked by synaptic beacon
>>38691261
...supported. Kraken ship may be adapted to grapple and drag void debris into orbital position for bombardment. Inciting metamorphosis of grasping claws and tendrils.
>>38691268
Deploy Tervigons and Gaunt strains in tunnels.
>>38691256
That is understood and agreed with; primary suggested adaptations for aquatic environs include Venomthrope, Toxicrene, Ravener, Haruspex, Gargoyle/Gaunt, Trygon, and Mawlocs; serpentine forms preferred for adaptation. Completely new bioforms may be necessary, as well.
>>38691338
success rate evaluation of orbital debris bombardment?
>>38691325
Note: hive tyrant excels at leading large, massed forces against equally organised opposition. time spent gestating new tyrants may be better spent elsewhere as his skills would be wasted in these short skirmishes.
>>38691325
>Query: Stocks of viable organisms on-board Hive Ship?
>Query: Stocks of non-viable organisms on-board Hive Ship?
>Suggestion: Reabsorb all non-viable organisms on-board Hive Ship unless vital.
Requires 'vital' be defined. Vital may be in context of current conflict or potential future conflicts. Genetic diversity is encouraged where possible due to changing battlefield conditions.
>>38691325
>Suggestion: Begin synthesis of Hive Tyrant strain.
Will likely not complete until this prey-world has been nearly consumed. Continue anyway?
>>38691325
>Query: Traits from prey species which can be appropriated?
Indigenous aerial predators have been assimilated allowing breeding of superior air-to-air attack organisms. Not currently viable in ongoing conflict.
>>38691338
Suggestion: Delay relocation of void debris for as long as possible to avoid loss of biomass.
Suggestion: Begin adaptation of spore mine strain. Suggested traits: large, mobile, agile. Usage: weakening of reinforced locations.
Request Norn-Queens advisement on potential for pyrovore in enclosed spaces
>>38691367
Observation: It is not currently known at this time if we are facing strategically organized entities. The current threats to our operations are only slow to adapt, and therefore quite inferior to our operation.
Combination of Tactics and Aggression synapse, as well as other non specialized synapses appears to be viable at this time for command roles.
>>38691395
Advise against synthesis of tyrant strain at this time.
>>38691406
fire likely ineffective against metallic non-prey organisms.
>>38691395
Suggest refraining from synthesising Hive Tyrant strain as of yet. Suggest refraining from absorbing non-viable organisms on Hive Ship as of yet. Feeding is continuing nicely; holding pattern suggested, albeit adaptability desirable.
>>38691367
Synapse advises at least have a few on ahnd to deploy from orbit at a later date if need be.
>>38691395
>Will likely not complete until this prey-world has been nearly consumed. Continue anyway?
Having the strain ready to be made or at least ready to start gestation would seem wise if we run into heavier ground force or if the metal forces grow in strength again. Design advised wasting more biomass besides one or two for now? not.
>>38691367
Response: Currently lacking Hive Tyrant strain. Ability to deploy Hive Tyrant later, possibly on fortified world or tainted world, may outweigh costs due to time spent brooding Hive Tyrant.
>>38691396
Alternative suggestion: Conversion of large spore mine into a immobile but highly destructive explosive, then develop a new strain using the larger carnifex strain as a baseline with a biocannon designed for long range indirect fire.
This will serve as a heavier slower version of the biovore broods.
>>38691423
pyrovore strain expels corrosive mucus both as projectile and from wounds received in battle
>do you even hive mind?
>>38691406
Pyrovore primary use is in gathering biomass. Flamespurt symbiotic weapon only effective when supplied with gasses emitted by digestion - low potential for repeated use in environment that does not contain biomass. May be useful in conjunction with Tervigon assault waves, reconstituting dead gaunt strains as fuel for flame emissions. Will experiment with their deployment.
Reminder: Hive Tyrant can be synthesized during transit to System D and Oceanic World, as well as being adapted for prey resistance found there once contact reestablished.
>>38691454
im stupid and cant read and im sorry...
>>38691451
Response: Ability to respond flexibly to resistance valuable. Possibility of development of both strains?
>>38691475
Point conceded.
even after fully depleting this world, we are unlikely to be strong enough to face a heavily fortified enemy.
>>38691454
This synapse apologises. Pyrovore neuron-bank must have been damage at splitting-point. the error has been rectified.
>>38691459
suggest sacrifice of pyrovore strains to create corrosive blood traps if necessary
>alien xenomorph style
>>38691526
in relation; requesting progress update on world consumption.
>>38691488
Affirmation: Development of larger spore mine necessary to provide ammunition for carnifex strain variant.
>>38691475
Question: Standard Hive Tyrant strain would prove less effective in aquatic environments. Suggestions of a possible subterranean or aquatic variant were made. Should we adapt the Tyrant strain for this world, or produce a more standard variant for later worlds?
