Akrid



The Akrid are a vicious race of arthropodic, psychrophilic extremophiles who naturally inhabit the frozen, snow-covered lands of E.D.N. III.

=Species=

The Akrid race is split into a variety of highly-specialized variants, all of which will aid one another in combat. Although they seek thermal energy, they will not attack other Akrids for it. Each variant of Akrid seems to be completely incapable of breeding with one another -- it is currently unknown if this is due to a centralized brooder or not.

Trilid
Able to fly, these Akrid are weak on their own but attack in swarms to overcome their opponents. Trilids remain docile until an enemy strays within their radius, and then each in turn initiates a spinning dive attack on the targeted foe. Because they congregate in swarms, seek out the nest located high up on a wall or a cliff and eliminate it before concentrating fire on the Trilid themselves. If you would need Thermal Energy, you would want to attack the Trilid, and gather an unlimited source of Thermal Energy. Their weak spot is on their tiny heads.

Sepia
The Sepia were the very first Akrid to be encountered by the Humans after they had emigrated to E.D.N. III. Like the Trilid, Sepia move in generally-large packs, and are spawned from hives. They are adept at climbing, and will attack a foe from any and all angles. Many variations and mutations exist of this species. The weak points are found on the head.

Dongo
Extremely hard outer shell forms nearly indestructible armor. Attacks by curling into a ball and rolling into or over foes at high speed, or uses large pincers for stomping or crushing. These can be taken out easily, by using explosives on the tail, where you can see the thermal energy glowing (this is their weak spot). This species is playable in Akrid Hunt mode.

Godon
Godons are category G Akrid that are a sub-species of Dongo. They have large, glowing red spikes on their bodies and flexible mandibles which they use to bite. The weak spot is the same as the Dongo. The Godons are also thrice the size of a Dongo. This species is playable in Akrid Hunt mode.

Chryatis
This long-legged groundbuster is extremely aggressive. Upon sensing thermal energy traces from any living being other than another Akrid, it immediately attacks the source as a threat that must be eradicated. Once in attack mode, the Chryatis won't stop until all traces of thermal energy are gone. Its weak spots can be found on the abdomen and on the appendages. This species is playable in Akrid Hunt mode.

An interesting side note of the Chryatis is that their mouths split up the entire length of what normally appears to be just a long neck, making them capable of taking giant bites out of victims.

Gorechryatis
A sub-species of Chryatis that is covered in armor. Its weak spots are at the same spots as the Chryatis. The Gorechryatis is also huge, about four times the size of a typical Chryatis. This species is playable in Akrid Hunt mode.

Neegal
A scorpion-like Akrid that has a hidden stinger on the tip of its tail. Its weak points are on the stinger and tail. This species is playable in Akrid Hunt mode.

Jellon

 * The jellon are medium sized akrid that like the trillid travel in swarms. these akrid look like huge jellyfish and explode when dying mutations and variations of this akrid exist. in lost planet 2 these akrid are also adapted to living under water the weak point is only visible while the jellon is reproducing.
 * Defloma
 * The defloma can be encountered in the sewers or under water caves. The defloma is a octopus like relative to the jellon exept this akrid is far more vicious than the jellon they travel in pairs which makes them hard to kill. the weak point is where the mouth is.
 * Dabula
 * This akrid resembles massive sea snakes swimming in pairs these akrids weakpoints run along the the back of their backs and die when all of the t-eng spots are destroyed.


 * Piranah


 * Often called the trillid of the sea in fact they are aquatic realitives of the trillid except that they eplode when shot at. 

Skalt
These Akrid thrive by absorbing trace amounts of Thermal Energy from the ground. They spread seeds by shooting off the hard thorns from their tops. The seeds in the thorns embed themselves and use dead matter to grow and spread. Its weak spot is on top of the stalk.

Undeep
This Category G Akrid has tentacles that act as a sort of radar, allowing it to easily pick up on the movement of Vital Suits from miles away. The most mysterious of all the Akrid, not much is known about these giant creatures. They have several weak spots covering the sides of the body.

Green Eye
Green Eye is a massive Akrid who is responsible for killing Wayne's father. Green Eye is one of the main enemies in the first game, and is the boss of level 6, where Wayne kills the monster. He is capable of many ice-based attacks, which help him because of his slow speeds. His weak points are all over his body, but Green Eye can open and shut them at will.

Debouse

'''These akrid roam the deserts of EDN III attracted to any sounds made by snow pirates and are encountered in lost planet 2. However unlike any other akrid this akrid does not have eyes. It tracks its prey by using echoelocaition and can cause devastating amounts of damage the weak point are located on the belly and the head.'''

Voddogg

A pesky akrid and very anoying by shooting of any part of its body the voddogg will die.

Baiztencale
A much more massive version of the tencale fought in the first lost planet the weak points are the same exept its much more stronger and faster than its smaller counter part it can be deafeated by using the overland battle ships laser cannon.

Tencale 8
This is a vs / akrid hybird created by nevec it sports nevec vs turrets on its back and underside.

Gordiant
'''This category G Akrid was featured in the Lost Planet 2 demo, where it is described to be the most massive Akrid yet encountered. It will attack its prey with its toungues, tail, feet, and a powerful electrical attack. Its weakpoints are located on all six of its legs, the spikes on its back, and inside its mouth. Another weakpoint is inside the body of the Akrid at the core; it can be reached if the player is eaten or climbs into the salamander's mouth. This Akrid is different than most other Akrid because is has flesh and an internal skeleton.'''

AKRID X

'''This akrid is also known as a space akrid it is the boss of mission 02 in lost planet 2. The Akrid X was spotted by the NEOS orbital satilite cannon as it entered it's way into EDN-3's atmosphere. It can also regenerate any part of its body at will, shown when the railgun blows its head off its body. It's weak points are the reforming head and its glowing arm.'''

RED EYE

'''A massive category G akrid and is encountered in mission 03 in Lost Planet 2. This akrid is in many ways just like the green eye due to the eye spots on the side of its body. It's weak points are the spots running down it's body and the inside of its mouth there are many ways to kill the red eye by either using the massive railway gun, gun batterys, ospreys, and the rear cart missle cannon.This akrid is considered a cross breed between an Undeep and the Green Eye.'''

OVER G

The largest known akrid on EDN-3 it serves as the final boss of the game.

'''The over g doesnt use thermal enrgy to thrive. it uses the thermal enrgy used by the cat g's. the cat g are allowing the over g to thrive and the more the thermal energy, the closer it gets to its final form. The over Gs final form is what appears to be a massive gennessa the size of a city in which produces category G akrid it may also produce super gennessa and regular akrid spawning gennessa, over G orbs can be fought along the way to the core which may serve as eyes for the over G. The NEOS orbital defense system is the only way to kill the Over G, By using a PDA guided laser strike to decimate it's core. '''

Lost Planet: Colonies Edition
Colonies Edition brings in four new Akrid-related game modes for multiplayer. They can be played online.

Akrid Hunt
This mode allows up to four players to play as a randomly selected Akrid and battle up to twelve hunters. The Akrid team (Red team) has to fill their battle gauge by killing hunters or destroying occupied VS (Vital Suits). The hunters (Blue team) must kill as many Akrid as possible to deplete the battle gauge.

Playable Akrid
 * Dongo
 * Godon
 * Chryatis
 * Gorechryais
 * Neegal

Akrid Egg Battle
Two teams attempt to steal the Akrid eggs from the opponents' base and return them to their own. Whoever steals more eggs wins!

Team Egg Bandit
Two teams attempt to grab the egg and whichever team holds it the longest wins!

Individual Egg Bandit
All players are against each other in a contest to hold the Akrid egg the longest. The player who holds it the longest wins!