Arachnos/Tarantulas
Overview
Created by Weaver One, these unholy terrors of human and machine are some of Arachnos' most deadly operatives.
The Tarantula Exoskeleton Armor was developed by an Orb Weaver cell named Weaver One. It grants the user incredible strength and wires him directly to his weapons systems. Rumor is that the pilot must undergo a terrible treatment of some sort to properly graft with the suit.
There seems to be two versions of Tarantulas: The first would be a robot, while the second would be a cyborg created by integrating a human being, usually a Fortunata, into the Tarantula exoskeleton. Crippled Arachnos soldiers are also known to have been turned into Tarantulas as well, but not everyone survives the integration process.
The rare few Fortunatas who volunteer for the Tarantula program receive specially-designed suits that greatly amplify their psychic abilities, allowing them to not only comunicate the next few seconds of time to their allies, but also to distort reality for their foes as well.
The exoskeleton itself is a technological marvel which provides excellent mobility and protection against most types of damage. Special versions such as the Fire Tarantulas or the variants used by the Fortunatas have even higher resistances. It's no surprise that Crey Industries has tried to steal info on the Tarantulas' creation at least once.
The Tarantula Exoskeleton seems to be the basic idea behind the monstrous Jade Spider as well.
This Arachnos Corps is under the command of Black Scorpion.
Notable Tarantulas
This Tarantula Queen lives in the Web of Grandville, which she uses to learn about everything that happens in the island... and Grandville is an island full of secrets. Apparently, she's the current leader of the Tarantula Queens.
Number 204 may be the first in a new generation of Tarantulas. Unlike the robots Arachnos fields today, Number 204 is an intelligent and self-aware Tarantula, which can explain the harsh day-to-day life of robots in the service to Arachnos.
Enemy Types
Minions
Tarantula
The Tarantula Exoskeleton Armor was developed by an Orb Weaver cell named Weaver One. It grants the user incredible strength and wires him directly to his weapons systems. Rumor is that the pilot must undergo a terrible treatment of some sort to properly graft with the suit.
Levels: 29-39
Powers
Claw Pierce Melee, Moderate Lethal Damage
You have been raked by a claw.
Venom Bolt Ranged, Moderate Energy Damage, Minor Damage over Time(Toxic), Foe -Fly
The poison is coursing through your system, making it difficult to fly.
Armored Exoskeleton Auto, Self Res( S25 L25 F20 C20 E20 N20 P20 T20 )
Resistance
Tarantula
The Tarantula Exoskeleton Armor was developed by an Orb Weaver cell named Weaver One. It grants the user incredible strength and wires him directly to his weapons systems. Rumor is that the pilot must undergo a terrible treatment of some sort to properly graft with the suit.
Levels: 40-54
Powers
Claw Pierce Melee, Moderate Lethal Damage
You have been raked by a claw.
Claw Shred Melee (Cone), Moderate Lethal Damage
You have been raked by a claw.
Venom Burst Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Moderate Energy Damage, Minor Damage over Time(Toxic), Foe -Fly
The poison is coursing through your system, making it difficult to fly.
Armored Exoskeleton Auto, Self Res( S25 L25 F20 C20 E20 N20 P20 T20 )
Resistance
Fire Tarantula
The Tarantula Exoskeleton Armor was developed by an Orb Weaver cell named Weaver One. It grants the user incredible strength and wires him directly to his weapons systems. Rumor is that the pilot must undergo a terrible treatment of some sort to properly graft with the suit.
Levels: 29-54
Powers
Burning Claws Melee, Moderate Lethal/Fire Damage, Light Damage over Time (Fire)
The Burning Claws have set you on fire.
Plasma Cannon Ranged (Cone), Superior Damage over Time(Fire)
The Plasma Cannon has set you on fire and you are burning.
Armored Exoskeleton Auto, Self Res( S20 L20 F60 C10 E20 N20 P20 T20 )
Resistance
Lieutenants
Tarantula Mistress
A rare few Fortunatas volunteer for the Tarantula program. Those who survive integration with the machine are truly terrors to behold. Their specially-designed suits greatly amplify their psychic abilities, allowing them to not only comunicate the next few seconds of time to their allies, but also to distort reality for their foes as well.
Levels: 29-54
Powers
Psychic Scream Ranged (Cone), Moderate Psionic Damage, Foe -Recharge
The Psychic Scream has reduced your Attack rate.
Telekinetic Blast Ranged, High Damage(Smash/Psionic), Foe Knockback
The Telekinetic Blast has damaged you.
Mental Blast Ranged, Moderate Psionic Damage, Foe -Recharge
The Mental Blast has slowed your Attack rate.
Will Domination (Only Level 35 and up) Ranged, Superior Psionic Damage, Foe Sleep
Your will has been Dominated.
Mental Scramble (Only Level 35 and up) Autohit, Ranged, Foe -ToHit, -Defense, -Perception
Your perceptions have been scrambled by the Tarantula Mistress' psychic assault.
Claw Pierce Melee, Moderate Lethal/Toxic Damage
You have been raked by a claw.
Claw Shred Melee (Cone), Moderate Lethal Damage
You have been raked by a claw.
Mind Link (Only Level 35 and up) Toggle, Point Blank Area of Effect, Team +ToHit, Prot( Co 15 ), Res( Co 129.75% ), +Perception, Def( M6.25 R6.25 )
Your Accuracy and Perception is improved due to good teamwork and Leadership.
Armored Exoskeleton Auto, Self Res( S30 L30 F30 C30 E30 N30 P50 T30 )
Resistance
Bosses
Tarantula Queen
What terrible process pushes a woman to become one of these unholy terrors is a subject of much speculation. What is known is that their suits are little different from Tarantula Mistresses. Instead, it seems the user somehow suffers the upgrade. Tarantula Queens are incredibly powerful, but also quite mad.
Levels: 29-54
Powers
Psychic Scream Ranged (Cone), Moderate Psionic Damage, Foe -Recharge
The Psychic Scream has reduced your Attack rate.
Telekinetic Blast Ranged, High Damage(Smash/Psionic), Foe Knockback
The Telekinetic Blast has damaged you.
Scramble Thoughts Autohit, Ranged, Minor Psionic Damage, Foe Disorient
You have been Disoriented.
Will Domination Ranged, Superior Psionic Damage, Foe Sleep
Your will has been Dominated.
Total Domination Low-Accuracy, Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Superior Psionic Damage, Foe Sleep
Your will has been Dominated.
Psychic Wail Point Blank Area of Effect, Extreme Psionic Damage, Foe -Recharge, Disorient
The Psychic Wail has reduced your attack rate.
Claw Pierce Melee, Moderate Lethal/Toxic Damage
You have been raked by a claw.
Claw Shred Melee (Cone), Moderate Damage(Lethal)
You have been raked by a claw.
Mind Link Toggle, Point Blank Area of Effect, Team +ToHit, Prot( Co 15 ), Res( Co 129.75% ), +Perception, +Def( M6.25 R6.25 )
Your Accuracy and Perception is improved due to the Fortunata Mistress' Mind Link.
Armored Exoskeleton Res( S30 L30 F30 C30 E30 N30 P50 T30 )
Resistance
Tarantula Queen gains the following in Hard Mode Aeon Strike Strike Force, Levels 50-54
Aura of Confusion Point Blank Area of Effect, Foe Confuse
Aura of Confusion can cause chaos within a group of foes. All affected foes within the area will turn and attack each other, ignoring the user and their allies. If you confuse a foe before they noticed you, your presence will continue to go unnoticed. You will not receive any Experience Points for foes defeated entirely by confused enemies.
Tactical Training: Maneuvers Toggle, Point Blank Area of Effect, Team Def( All10 )
A good leader knows how to protect his team. While active, this power increases the Defense of yourself and all nearby teammates to all attacks.
Mental Training Auto, Self +Recharge, +Speed, Prot( Co 3.46 Fr 3.46 )
Your mental training allows you to focus your will, allowing you to move faster than normal, as well as resist slow and confuse effects. This power is always on and permanently increases your attack rate and movement speed.
Combat Training: Defensive Auto, Self Def( R7.5 ), Prot( Kb 100 )
You are more evasive to ranged attacks and immune to knockback effects.
Toxic Tarantula
The Tarantula Exoskeleton Armor was developed by an Orb Weaver cell named Weaver One. It grants the user incredible strength and wires him directly to his weapons systems. Rumor is that the pilot must undergo a terrible treatment of some sort to properly graft with the suit.
Levels: 29-54
Powers
Venom Burst Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Moderate Damage(Energy/Toxic), Damage over Time(Toxic), Foe -Defense, -Speed, -Recharge
The poison on the venomous barb is slowly damaging you, slowing your attacks as well as your movement speed. Your defenses are reduced.
Web Spitter Ranged (Targeted Area of Effect), Foe Immobilize, -Fly, -Recharge, -Speed, -Fly
You have been caught in a web. You cannot move or fly and your attack speed is reduced.
Cocoon Ranged, Foe Hold
You have been encased in a cocoon of webs and cannot move!
Toxic Claws Melee (Cone), Moderate Damage(Lethal/Toxic), Damage over Time(Toxic)
You have been poisoned and are taking damage over time.
Claw Pierce Melee, Moderate Damage(Lethal/Toxic), Damage over Time(Toxic)
You have been poisoned and are taking damage over time.
Armored Exoskeleton Res( S25 L25 F25 C25 E25 N25 P40 T50 )
Resistance
Toxic Tarantula gains the following in Hard Mode Aeon Strike Strike Force, Levels 50-54
Paralytic Poison Ranged, Foe Hold
This Paralytic Poison viciously attacks a foe's nervous system and can leave an affected target completely Held and defenseless.
Envenom High-Accuracy, Ranged, Foe -Resist(All), -Defense, -Regeneration, -Heal
You Envenom your foe with a nasty poison. The toxin directly attacks the immune system, reducing the affected targets Defense, Damage Resistance and Hit Point Regeneration Rate. The poison is so potent, that the target actually responds less to Healing while affected by the poison.
Weaken High-Accuracy, Ranged, Foe -Damage, -ToHit, -Special
You poison a single foe with a venom that significantly Weakens their strength. The affected target's chance to hit and Damage output is severely reduced. Additionally, the affected targets secondary power effects are all weakened. The targets power effects like Heals, Defense Buffs, Endurance Drains, Disorients, Holds, Immobilizes, Knockbacks and more, are all weakened.
Combat Programming: Defensive Auto, Self Def( R7.5 ), +KB Protection
You are more evasive to ranged attacks and immune to knockback effects.