Passive Embryo

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[edit] Star Trek: Armada II

This unit is a softer, amoeba-like organism that can transform into the less active facility-like structure of Species 8472. The Passive organism is able to transform itself into the following units: Mother, Transmuter, Enhancer, Biogenesis Core, Metogenesis Core and Fluidic Gate. Passive Embryos have Tractor Beams for towing ships.

Mother - A very large, slow moving unit, the Mother is the centre organism of Species 8472. There are two basic types of organisms that are generated by the Mother: Active and Passive embryos. The Mother is armed with Bio-pulse beams.

Transmuter - The function of the Species 8472 Transmuter is to convert bio-matter gathered by a Collector into useable bio-matter materials. The bio-matter transmutation occurs after the collector deposits its payload in the Transmuter. Heavily armoured and capable of quick regeneration, the Transmuter is essential to Species 8472. The Transmuter is also capable of movement.

Enhancer - This organism has been genetically designed to further the technology of the Species 8472 forces. When each new technology is researched, a new pod grows onto the organism. Though they are attached, each pod has its own "shields" and can be targeted independently from the main structure. If the Enhancer is destroyed, all pods are destroyed with it.

Biogenesis Core - This organism is similar to the Enhancer, focusing on more advanced special weapon technologies. The following technologies can be researched at the Biogenesis Core: Bio-Pulse Conduit, Nebula Generation, Nebula Flux and Transient Rift.

Metogenesis Core - Genetically engineered to improve the systems of the organism of Species 8472, the Metogenesis Core is equipped with excellent armour and regeneration power. There are four separate ship systems that can be researched and upgraded: Weapons, Regeneration, Sensors and Engines. The systems can be upgraded by two levels: level 2 and level 3. Though they are attached to the organism, each pod has its own shields and can be targeted independently from the main structure. If the Metogenesis Core is destroyed, all pods are destroyed with it.

Fluidic Gate - The key to Species 8472's ability to cross between dimensions, the Fluidic Gate is an organic structure used to create and stabilise a quantum singularity. Aside from the mines, turret-like Sentinels and research centres, this is the only 8472 unit that is immobile. It has no defensive capabilities and is generally constructed on an area with additional protection. Each unit summoned has a pre-determined bio-matter cost. The Fluidic Gate can summon in the following: Defender, Frigate, Behemoth and Battleship.

Species 8472 Passive Embryo