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− | {{infobox main|none| | + | {{Rewrite|reason=Cleanup and format standardization}}{{infobox main|none| |
− | | name = Centipede | + | |name = Centipede |
− | | image = Centipede_east.png | + | |image = Centipede_east.png |
− | | description = Heavy combat mechanoids that glide on dozens of tiny legs. Their thick | + | |description = Heavy combat mechanoids that glide on dozens of tiny legs. Their thick carpace{{Sic}} and firepower makes them very effective against bunched-up static defenders. They are somewhat vulnerable to mobile hit-and-run tactics. |
− | | type = Mechanoid | + | |type = Mechanoid |
− | | | + | |movespeed = 1.9 |
− | | | + | |basemeatamount = 0 |
− | | | + | |baseleatheramount = 0 |
− | + | |armorblunt = 22 | |
− | | armorblunt = 22 | + | |armorsharp = 72 |
− | | armorsharp = 72 | + | |armorheat = 200 |
− | | armorheat = 200 | + | |min comfortable temperature = -100 |
− | | min comfortable temperature = -100 | + | |max comfortable temperature = 250 |
− | | max comfortable temperature = 250 | + | |bodysize = 1.8 |
− | + | |healthscale = 4.32 | |
− | | bodysize = | + | |lifespan = 2500 |
− | | healthscale = 4.32 | + | |attack1dmg = 17 |
− | | lifespan = 2500 | + | |attack1type = Blunt |
− | | attack1dmg = 17 | + | |attack1cool = 2.6 |
− | | attack1type = Blunt | + | |attack1part = head |
− | | attack1cool = 2.6 | ||
− | | attack1part = head | ||
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− | '''Centipedes''' are | + | '''Centipedes''' are [[mechanoid]]s which do not eat, cannot be tamed or trained, and are always hostile to the colony. They can be found sealed in ancient ruins in all biomes, spawn inside mountains or outside on the landscape. They may also raid the player's base through [[events]] and can also be found in most [[Crashed Ship Part#Poison Ship|poison ships]] and [[Crashed Ship Part#Psychic Ship|psychic ships]]. They will target doors, walls, base production tables and furniture. |
− | + | Centipedes are often supported by [[scyther]]s or [[lancer]]s, though they usually outpace the centipedes by a great margin and won't stop to wait for them. | |
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− | + | Dead centipedes may be shredded at the [[machining table]] or [[crafting spot]] for 30 [[steel]] and 10 [[plasteel]] though these values are affected by [[Mechanoid Shredding Efficiency|mechanoid shredding efficiency]] as well as missing parts on the centipede. | |
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− | Centipedes have a [[ | + | Centipedes have a [[shooting accuracy]] of 96%, equivalent to a pawn with a [[Shooting]] skill of 8. Note that the inferno cannon has a forced miss radius that their shots will always land within, and so their accuracy has no bearing on their lethality with that weapon. They have a [[melee hit chance]] of 62%, equivalent to a pawn with a [[Melee]] skill of 4. |
− | + | Despite having a [[maximum comfortable temperature|maximum]] and [[minimum comfortable temperature]], and the definitions of those stats mentioning that being significantly outside the comfortable range will result in [[ailments]] and eventually death, all mechanoids are completely immune to temperature extremes and will not suffer any damage or ill effects because of them. | |
− | === | + | == Combat & Strategy == |
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− | === Combat === | + | Centipedes are slow-moving and highly resistant to sharp damage, which includes bullets, so they require many shots to take down with guns. Centipedes are equipped with a [[heavy charge blaster]] or an [[inferno cannon]], both of which have a range of 27 tiles. |
− | Centipedes are | + | |
+ | Slow movement speed is a significant weakness of this enemy, providing an effective way to take them down. A pawn with a default movement speed using a long-ranged weapon ([[sniper rifle]] or [[charge lance]]) should be able to safely take a shot and move away before a Centipede is able to respond. | ||
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+ | Melee swarms are possible with little risk of long-term injuries, provided pawns can safely close the distance. [[Shield belt]]s, drawing their fire from a different direction, [[Jump pack]]s {{RoyaltyIcon}}, letting pawns jump into melee range with almost no chance of being hit, a combination of both using [[locust armor]] {{RoyaltyIcon}}, or simply using walls and terrain to block projectiles are all good ways to move in. Centipedes with the heavy charge blaster must be simultaneously engaged in melee to make sure none of them can use their weapons. <br> | ||
+ | Micromanagement should make sure that weaker fighters are targeted first, so that better ones can fight for longer before passing out from bruise pain. | ||
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+ | Centipedes are good at crowd control, but struggle against single or widely scattered targets. One effective way of distracting fire from them (if they are not equipped with the inferno cannon or supported by lancers) is to simply let a colonist with a [[shield belt]] stand in front of other colonists; the centipedes will focus fire on the shielded colonist, allowing your other colonists to fire at the centipedes while taking less damage. | ||
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+ | If you can spare the resources, [[uranium slug turret]]s can be effective against Centipedes, as they outrange them greatly and their shots are powerful enough to pierce their thick armor. Their tendency to stay at range keeps them roughly within the slug turret's effective range. | ||
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+ | [[Psychic insanity lance]]s can be used to draw the attention of other centipedes, this doesn't just stop them from firing at your pawns but it will generally continue to attack its compatriots until it or the others are dead. These should be used on centipedes equipped with a [[heavy charge blaster]], as the [[inferno cannon]] does no damage to other mechanoids. Centipedes should be prioritized as a target for the insanity lance because of their ability to tank for longer periods than any other mechanoids, providing both you and it more time to take down the others. This will generally result several in dead mechanoids and, depending on the composition of the mechanoid force, even their total destruction. | ||
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+ | ===Combat=== | ||
+ | Centipedes are mechanized heavy siege units, and as such are equipped with either an [[inferno cannon]] or a [[heavy charge blaster]], but are also able to engage in melee combat with colonists. | ||
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+ | Centipedes are much less dangerous in melee range. If you have well-protected brawlers and are able to lock down all centipedes in melee range, that is highly beneficial. They won't be able to spray bullets everywhere. Eventually even well-protected brawlers will go down from pain due to multiple bruises, but it should not be fatal, and meanwhile they (and your gunners) should be able to more effectively deal damage to the centipedes. | ||
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| {{Apparel Protection Chart|set1name= {{P|Name}} {Sharp) | set1armor1={{P|Armor - Sharp}} | set2name= {{P|Name}} {Blunt) | set2armor1={{P|Armor - Blunt}} }} | | {{Apparel Protection Chart|set1name= {{P|Name}} {Sharp) | set1armor1={{P|Armor - Sharp}} | set2name= {{P|Name}} {Blunt) | set2armor1={{P|Armor - Blunt}} }} | ||
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== Health == | == Health == | ||
− | === Biology === | + | ===Biology=== |
Centipedes consist entirely of mechanical parts, and are mostly composed of very large 'rings' that make their appearance similar to that of a real-life centipede. Despite being somewhat sluggish (in movement and appearance), they are immensely durable and can absorb a significant amount of fire before they are killed. Like pirates, they have a hostile appearance to every faction in the world (including [[ancients]] and [[insectoids]]). | Centipedes consist entirely of mechanical parts, and are mostly composed of very large 'rings' that make their appearance similar to that of a real-life centipede. Despite being somewhat sluggish (in movement and appearance), they are immensely durable and can absorb a significant amount of fire before they are killed. Like pirates, they have a hostile appearance to every faction in the world (including [[ancients]] and [[insectoids]]). | ||
Centipedes have six body rings, several sensors for hearing, sight, and smell, and an artificial brain that drives them. Interestingly enough, they lack any sort of communication parts and always spawn with their communication indicated as 'None', or no ability to. The only other external body part a centipede has other than its rings is its head, making it very difficult to actually kill a centipede. | Centipedes have six body rings, several sensors for hearing, sight, and smell, and an artificial brain that drives them. Interestingly enough, they lack any sort of communication parts and always spawn with their communication indicated as 'None', or no ability to. The only other external body part a centipede has other than its rings is its head, making it very difficult to actually kill a centipede. | ||
− | + | ===Diet=== | |
− | + | Centipedes are machines, and machines don't need to eat - but they do need some source of power. | |
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− | === Diet === | ||
− | Centipedes are machines, and machines don't need to eat - but they do need some source of power. | ||
− | + | Currently, it is unknown what power source or other source of energy the Centipede uses. | |
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{{Animal Health Table|MechanicalCentipede}} | {{Animal Health Table|MechanicalCentipede}} | ||
− | == Version history == | + | |
+ | ==Version history== | ||
*[[Version/0.4.460|0.4.460]] - Added | *[[Version/0.4.460|0.4.460]] - Added | ||
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* ? - Health scale increased from 2.0 to 4.32 | * ? - Health scale increased from 2.0 to 4.32 | ||
* ? - No longer spawns with [[minigun]]s. | * ? - No longer spawns with [[minigun]]s. | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Centipede old.png|Old texture prior to at least 24 December 2018 or earlier | Centipede old.png|Old texture prior to at least 24 December 2018 or earlier | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | {{nav|mechanoid | + | {{nav|mechanoid}} |
</noinclude> | </noinclude> | ||
[[Category:Mechanoids]] | [[Category:Mechanoids]] |