Xenonids

One of the main hostiles encountered by the marines during rounds on RMC-14. They are terrifying creatures adapted for killing, being able to take on several soldiers with few numbers.

Their guide can be found here.

Xenonid Castes

Base Xenonids

Larva	The first step in the Xenonid evolution chain. Freshly burst, very weak. Hide in safety until its time to evolve.
Lesser Drone	Tend to the needs of the hive. Learn the basics of Xenonid infecting, pinning, tackling, and handling eggs. The janitors of the Xenonid Caste. Cannot Evolve.
Parasite	One objective: attach yourself to hosts with your Leap ability, or the help of your hive. Cannot Evolve.

Tier 1 Evolution

Drone	Hive Construction. Place weed nodes to spread the hive, create walls and doors to grow defenses. Use pheromones to passively buff and heal others in your hive. Spit acid to melt items and structures.
File:GardenerDrone.png Gardener Drone	TBA
File:HealerDrone.png Healer Drone	TBA
Defender	Melee Support. Thwack enemies with an AOE tail whack or charge attack. Use your armored crest to reduce damage, or hunker down to become an immobile wall capable of resisting heavy damage.
File:SteelcrestDefender.png Steelcrest Defender	TBA
Sentinel	Ranged Support. Spit to deal low damage or use a wide shotgun spray to knock down multiple enemies. Charge a single attack to knock down prey after a short delay. Can melt items and structures with acid.
Runner	Melee Versatile. Use speed to harass enemies, scout areas, and leap on prey to drag them away from allies. Can slither under tables and some structures.

Tier 2 Evolution

Hivelord	Heavy Hive Constructor. Place weed nodes to spread the hive and create stronger walls and doors. Use pheromones to buff and heal others. Spit acid to melt items and structures.
File:WhispererHivelord.png Resin-Whisperer Hivelord	TBA
File:DesignerHivelord.png Designer Hivelord	TBA
Carrier	Infection Support. Carry multiple eggs and parasites to accelerate frontline infections and egg management. Can also place weed nodes and emit pheromones.
File:EggsacCarrier.png Eggsac Carrier	TBA
Burrower	Flank Support. Dig tunnels between key hive locations. Set acidic pit traps to stun enemies and ambush attackers from below.
Warrior	Melee Attacker. Lunge at hosts to latch on, stunning and dragging them. Punch enemies away from allies and regain a small amount of health with each attack.
Spitter	Ranged Attacker. Spit to deal moderate damage or charge acid shots to burn enemies. Use acid spray on groups or barricades and melt structures faster.
Lurker	Stealth Attacker. Camouflage to hide in plain sight, then leap to knock enemies down. Excels at isolating lone hosts.
File:VampireLurker.png Vampire Lurker	TBA

Tier 3 Evolution

Crusher	Heavy Tank. Charge through enemies and structures, stomp to disarm foes, and use heavy armor to absorb damage while advancing or retreating.
File:ChargerCrusher.png Charger Crusher	TBA
Boiler	Ranged Artillery. Use farsight to bombard targets with acid gas or neurotoxin. Damage barricades, coat areas in acid, and rapidly melt structures.
Praetorian	Combat Support. A versatile Xenonid capable of explosive acid globs, sprays that stack on targets, and leaping into or out of combat.
File:Praetorian1.png Strain Praetorian	TBA
File:Praetorian2.png Strain Praetorian	TBA
File:Praetorian3.png Strain Praetorian	TBA
File:Praetorian4.png Strain Praetorian	TBA
Ravager	Melee Attacker. Tear through enemy forces, pushing through fire and resistance while growing stronger. A massive frontline menace.
File:BerserkerRavager.png Berserker Ravager	TBA
File:HedgehogRaveger.png Hedgehog Ravager	TBA

Special

Queen	Commander of the hive. Lead with a massive stunning scream and lay eggs to sustain the Xenonid lifecycle. The Queen enables the hivemind’s telepathic communication. Possesses basic resin construction and acid spit for clearing obstacles.
File:XenonidKing.png King	The end of the line. Crush the enemies of the hive, with power that has no equal.

Xenonid Evolution Chart