TYRANIDS: PARASITE OF MORTREX
The Parasite of Mortrex is a monstrous bioform within the Tyranid hierarchy, known for its terrifying abilities and devastating impact on the battlefield in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Here's an overview:
Role and Function: The Parasite of Mortrex serves as a specialized organism within Tyranid Hive Fleets, designed for infiltration, disruption, and close-quarters combat. It is often deployed behind enemy lines to sow chaos and confusion, weakening defenses and paving the way for larger Tyranid forces to overrun the enemy.
Physical Description: The Parasite of Mortrex is a grotesque and formidable creature, resembling a massive arachnid with multiple chitinous limbs and razor-sharp mandibles. Its body is covered in thick armor plating, providing it with protection against enemy fire, while its agile and predatory nature makes it a deadly opponent in combat.
Psychic Abilities: One of the most terrifying aspects of the Parasite of Mortrex is its psychic abilities, which it uses to manipulate and control its prey. It can generate powerful psychic pheromones that induce fear and panic in nearby enemies, causing them to flee or become disoriented, making them easy prey for the Tyranid swarm.
Parasitic Reproduction: As its name suggests, the Parasite of Mortrex reproduces by parasitizing other organisms. It injects its victims with parasitic larvae, which rapidly gestate and consume the host from within, eventually bursting forth as fully grown Parasite Spores or lesser Tyranid bioforms.
Tactical Deployment: The Parasite of Mortrex is often deployed by Tyranid Hive Fleets in small, stealthy vanguard formations, infiltrating enemy lines and striking at vulnerable targets with surgical precision. Its ability to induce fear and confusion in enemy ranks makes it a valuable asset for disrupting enemy formations and breaking their morale.
Integration with Tyranid Forces: The Parasite of Mortrex operates in concert with other Tyranid organisms, coordinating its actions with larger Tyranid swarms to maximize its effectiveness on the battlefield. It often works in tandem with Genestealers, Lictors, and other specialized Tyranid bioforms to achieve its objectives.
Infamy and Terror: The Parasite of Mortrex is feared by all who face it on the battlefield, its name whispered in dread by those who have witnessed its devastating capabilities. Its appearance is often a harbinger of doom, signaling the arrival of a larger Tyranid invasion force and the imminent fall of the planet to the Great Devourer.
This set comprises 12 plastic components and is supplied with a Citadel 40mm Round Base. This miniature is supplied unpainted and requires assembly – we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel paints.
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