[MOC] T.B.E-1 "Void Swarmer"

[admiral_typhoon]

10 years on, the Buggoid swarm’s plan to expand throughout the galaxy continues to be thwarted by the Galaxy Squad Corps. However, intel from Blue Squad scoutings and and increasing number of failed missions have been building up proof of the emergence of a new creature from their hives.

T.B.E-1: Void Swarmer by Admiraltyphoon, on Flickr
Subject T.B.E-1, Nicknamed “Void Swarmer” for its sudden and invasive appearances, stands out as an unmanned insectoid flyer, with large pincers and sharp spiked legs.
Its thorax is covered by the signature bug carapace armor and features 2 pairs of wings, with an unknown type of techno-organic propulsive system on the forewings.

T.B.E-1: Void Swarmer by Admiraltyphoon, on Flickr

The underside of T.B.E-1 features a valved opening and vestigial arms, with the function of holding and weaving victims into cocoons, suggesting the presence of an internal organ that produces said material - these cocoons then either get planted or stored in its abdomen.

T.B.E-1: Void Swarmer by Admiraltyphoon, on Flickr

The abdomen is capable of storing up to 4 cocoons, and are protected by lateral elytra; some intel indicates that several have been spotted carrying an insectoid egg - it is unknown if this is a self-defense mechanism or has resources that help speed up the hatching process.
Command hopes that the newest set of Tech-NIK Corp. models will aid in pushing back against this new bio-engineered beast, along with providing more information about these species, to prevent any further evolution and expansion.

And so ends my Galaxy Squad 10th anniversary update series! I'm hoping to buy the parts in this new year to make these IRL and display them at shows.

[Jeff of Clubs]

Very nice! I find it absolutely appalling which is a good thing for giant space bugs!

[Feuer Zug]

Nasty looking bug. Kill it with fire! Great build with lots of details and play options.