Citheronian

The Citheronians are a carnivorous species from Hive Regalis.

Biology
They resemble Matryoshka dolls, however the appearance belies their vicious tendencies, as the top of their heads, when exposed revealed a five-split mouth. A single Citheronian was shown to eviscerate a company of trained mercenaries. The true form of a Citheronian is actually serpentine worm with near invulnerable skin. A healthy Citheronian can consume the equivalent of its body weight in a day.

Culture
It was noted that the Citheronians were a fairly primitive race. Due to their aggressive appetites, the Alliance placed their world on a watch list. Socially, they appear to be built on a hive structure. Citheronians go on pilgrimages outside their world for two years. After the two years are done, all Citheronians are to report back to the homeworld. Strangely those that return back are never heard from again.

Appearances

 * 2000 AD Issue 2162: Proteus Vex: Another Dawn: Part One by Michael Carroll (2019)
 * 2000 AD Issue 2164: Proteus Vex: Another Dawn: Part Three by Michael Carroll (2020)
 * 2000 AD Issue 2165: Proteus Vex: Another Dawn: Part Four by Michael Carroll (2020)
 * 2000 AD Issue 2169: Proteus Vex: Another Dawn: Part Five by Michael Carroll (2020)
 * 2000 AD Issue 2212: Proteus Vex: Shadow Chancellor: Part One by Michael Carroll (2020)