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Description[]

The Pillbug[1] (officially: Potato[2][3] (as in "potato bug")) is a shiny silver colored many-legged creature that crawls slowly back and forth on the ground. When Trace approaches or shoots one, it curls into a sphere and moves faster by rolling. While balled up, one is completely invulnerable (except to corruption).

Corrupted Form[]

When corrupted, they move at 1/2 their regular speed.

Trivia[]

Real pillbugs, also called potato bugs (among other names), are tiny crustaceans (not insects) of the woodlice family. They are characterized by their ability to curl up into balls as a means of defense or in order to retain moisture; a process known as volvation.

References[]

  1. Fan name.
  2. The Art of Axiom Verge, page 19.
  3. "The Bestiary" poster. Limited Run Games.
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