Editing Termite

{{infobox main|none|
| page verified for version = 1.3.3066
| name = Termite
| image = Termite.png|Termite
| description = A medium-sized mechanoid. Termites specialize in burrowing, digging, and breaking through defensive structures. Defenders need to decide whether to try to eliminate the termite before it can dig through their defenses, or take it where it emerges.
| combatPower = 110
| type = Mechanoid
| movespeed = 2.1
| basemeatamount = 0
| baseleatheramount = 0
| armorblunt = 22
| armorsharp = 56
| armorheat = 200
| min comfortable temperature = -100
| max comfortable temperature = 250
| bodysize = 1.6
| healthscale = 2.16
| lifespan = 2500
| attack1dmg = 17
| attack1type = Blunt
| attack1cool = 2.6
| attack1part = head
}}
'''Termites''' are [[mechanoid]]s that specialize in destroying [[wall]]s and other impassible structures.

== Summary ==
{{Mechanoid Summary}}

Dead termites may be shredded at the [[machining table]] or [[crafting spot]] for {{Icon Small|Steel||30}} [[steel]] and {{Icon Small|Plasteel||10}} [[plasteel]]. However, these values are affected by [[Mechanoid Shredding Efficiency|mechanoid shredding efficiency]], as well as missing parts on the termite.

Along with [[apocriton]]s,{{BiotechIcon}} termites are the only mechanoids that can't be [[mechanoid creation|gestated]] in the [[Biotech DLC]].

=== As an enemy ===
Termites are primarily found in [[Raid#Breachers|breach raid]]s, and don't typically appear outside of them. They aim to destroy nearby [[wall]]s, if no pawns are in range.

=== Combat ===
Termites wield the [[thump cannon]]. While it only deals moderate damage to living targets, it can easily destroy buildings and [[walls]]. A single shot deals {{#expr: {{Q|Thump cannon|Damage Base}}*30}} damage to walls in a 3-tile wide stretch, enough to destroy [[wood|wooden]] walls in one shot, [[stone block]] walls in two, [[uranium]] in three, and [[plasteel]] in four. In melee, they have a fairly weak attack with no special quirks:
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{| {{STDT| c_06 text-center}}
! Melee Attacks !! Damage Amount !! Cooldown
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! [[Injury#Blunt|Blunt]]
| 11.7
| 2.6 sec
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The thump cannon can down unarmored pawns in five hits on average, and most often kill from brain damage.

Termites have a [[shooting accuracy]] of 96%, though this is entirely negated by the Forced Miss Radius of their only weapon, the thump cannon. They have a [[melee hit chance]] of 62%, equivalent to a pawn with a [[Melee]] skill of 4.

=== Armor ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Armor
|-
| {{Apparel Protection Chart|set1name= {{P|Name}} {Sharp) | set1armor1={{P|Armor - Sharp}} | set2name= {{P|Name}} {Blunt) | set2armor1={{P|Armor - Blunt}}  }}
|}

==Analysis==
Termites are exclusive to [[breacher]] raids. Defending against termites, in terms of base design, is like defending against any other breacher. Make [[cover]] in multiple separate locations, so that you can be prepared to fight anywhere. Contain termites before they can disassemble your defenses, which will allow more deadly [[mechanoid]]s to go through. Unlike with regular raids, faster mechs, such as [[lancer]]s, will remain behind breachers and wait for them to catch up. If the termites are killed, it does not necessarily mean that the other mechs will stop breaching, but it does mean less damage to your walls.

When compared to other mechs, the thump cannon is not especially deadly. However, it can injure multiple pawns clumped together. Spread out. You can use weapons with high range, such as [[assault rifle]]s and [[bolt action rifle]]s, to outrange the termite completely. Alternatively, you can use melee and/or [[EMP]] to prevent the termite from firing at all.

If available, combining the melee with the use of the [[Psycast#Skip|Skip]] psycast {{RoyaltyIcon}} is ideal. Bring the termites closer to you, rather than bring your melee pawns closer to the mechanoids. Use of [[Low-shield pack]]s {{RoyaltyIcon}} or the [[Psycast#Skipshield|Skipshield]] psycast {{RoyaltyIcon}} can also prevent their shots from hitting their, but both shields come with their own cost.

== Health ==
===Body Parts (Summary)===
{{Animal Health Table|Mech_Termite}}

== Version history ==
* [[Version/1.3.3066|1.3.3066]] - Added
* [[Version/1.3.3200|1.3.3200]] - [[Damage types#Thump|Thump damage]] multiplier versus [[wall]]s reduced from 4x to 2x, reducing termite effectivenes.

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