Warhammer 40k tyranids
They invariably stay aboard their Hive Ships. They lead the Tyranid swarms and direct the evolutionary paths to take. Norn-Queens are believed to be the mysterious female counterparts to the Hive Tyrants.These are creatures that the Magos Biologis believe exist, but for which there is no physical evidence. Genestealer Cult ForcesĪ Genestealer Patriarch is the founder and leader of a Genestealer Cult. These creatures are linked to Genestealer Cult infestations. Pump out alien spores which not only pollute the atmosphere but also quickly alter the native fauna. One of the final stages of 'Tyraniforming' a planet, used to convert consumed bio-mass into a form utilisable by the Hive Fleets. They could be considered the Tyranid equivalent of an Imperial Drop Pod. Large, living shells used to transport Tyranid creatures from Tyranid Hive Ships to a planet's surface. Tyranid plants that burrow deep into the planetary crust releasing the gases trapped in this planetary layer. They link up with hive ships in low orbit, and then pump the biomass upwards to the waiting biovessels. Tyranid plants that reach the upper atmosphere (and beyond). Hidden safely underground, Tyranid creatures are nurtured inside the brood nests. They spawn from the vast clouds of spores that Tyranids plant during the beginning stages of a planetary harvesting.īroodhives are a large network of Tyranid plants that tunnel underneath the surface.īrood Nests provide Tyranid invasion forces with instant reinforcements.
Tyranid Flora and Bio-Structures Tyranid Flora and Bio-Structures
Small beetle-like organism responsible for cleaning the respiratory tracks of Hive Ships
Worm-like organism with shiny black heads fired from Devourers. Insatiable beetle-like organisms living within and fired from Fleshborers. Tiny Tyranid Creatures Tiny Tyranid Creatures