Calaphidion

Calaphidion

(Creature)

Type

Animal

Starship Tier

1

Environment

Any vacuum

Alignment

LG	NG	CG
LN	N	CN
LE	NE	CE

Source: Merchants of the Void, pg(s). 57

Calaphidions are a species of immense insect-like animals that dwell in space and are sometimes grown as livestock.

Appearance

Calaphidions' bulbous bodies are covered in photosynthetic cells, which collect energy from distant stars. Two hard, chitinous horns extend from the sides of their head.

Ecology

Calaphidions sustain themselves through both photosynthesis and a diet of ice and dust. They reproduce quickly and bear live young, which can lead to infestations in particularly good conditions. Though not particularly intelligent, calaphidions have a herd instinct, working as a group to tear apart any starships or non-calaphidions that threaten them, unless placated. Calaphidion farmers cultivate this behaviour to help protect their herds.

Habitat

Calaphidions spend most of their time grazing on comets, planetary rings and icy asteroids, usually paying attention to and being ignored by non-calaphidions, except predators and farmers.