Frontline Invasion Engine of the Flesh Forger Swarm
Attributes: Agility d6, Smarts d8, Spirit d10, Strength d12+2, Vigor d12+3
Skills: Athletics d10, Fighting d10, Notice d10, Intimidation d8, Stealth d6, Shooting d6 (for bio-plasma sprays)
Pace: 6; Parry: 7; Toughness: 18 (5)
Size: Huge (Scale +2)
Wild Card: Yes
Edges: Combat Reflexes – +2 to recover from being Shaken, Hardy – No additional wounds from Shaken results, Improved Frenzy – Two Fighting attacks per action with no penalty
Special Abilities:
- Bio-Organic Armor (Armor +5): Its chitinous, wet plating grants it exceptional protection.
- Regeneration (Fast): Heals one wound every round unless shaken or damaged by acid or radiant/holy sources.
- Bio-Forge (Recharge 5–6): As a free action once per round, extrudes 1d3 Spider Drones These act as Extras under GM control.
- Fear (–2): Any creature seeing the Master Drone must make a Fear check at –2.
- Multi-Tentacle Strikes: May make 3 Fighting attacks each round at no MAP (Multi-Action Penalty), each with Reach 2. If it hits with 2+ tentacles on the same target, the victim is Entangled (Strength vs Strength to escape).
- Bio-Plasma Cone (Cone Template, Recharge 5–6): Vigor roll at –2 or take 4d6 Acid/Psychic damage, half with success. Sticky residue reduces Pace by half until removed (Strength roll, action).
- Telepathic Overmind: Can command all Flesh Forger creatures within 12” telepathically; they act on its initiative if desired.
- Hive Death Scream (On Death): All non-Flesh Forger creatures within 12” make a Spirit roll at –2 or become Stunned for 1 round and take 2d6 Psychic damage.
Wild Card Trait Table (roll d4 or pick):
| d4 | Mutation Effect |
|---|---|
| 1 | Self-Replication: Each time it takes a Wound, it spawns a Spider Drone. |
| 2 | Warp Terrain: Nearby ground becomes fleshy and undulating – all ground within Medium Burst Template is Difficult Terrain. |
| 3 | Absorb Biomass: Can devour a fallen creature as a free action to heal 1 Wound. |
| 4 | Phase Shift: Once per encounter, it can teleport up to 12” as a free action, leaving behind a mass of screaming bio-slime. |