Motobite - ARKs Aberrant Biological Monowheel

[Zyran]

Another trilobite sort is always welcome and it seems like a well thought out idea.

[Jiberto]

Quite an unique looking creature, would definitely feel at home on Ab

[3du]

Me encanta la idea jaja 

[Warzonebeta]

46 minutes ago, Romuluas said:

It is a real-worl extinct/prehistoric creature. If ya look at the species name its a factual creature.

Just because you gave a clearly made up creature a real ones name doesn’t make it real

[Umber0010]

Is that allowed? It's definitely cool, and I like how you turned an odd quirk of the fossil record into a unique feature. But it also feels a bit to far from a "real creature" to really count for the vote. 

 

I mean, I guess the mods haven't brought this submission behind the shed to shoot it yet. So I guess they're cool with it? 

[Magicp54]

1 hour ago, Warzonebeta said:

Just because you gave a clearly made up creature a real ones name doesn’t make it real

Are we even playing the same game? To give some examples they made giant bug which obviously doesn't exist and gave it the name rhynionagtha, which does exist.

There's no real animal called a "dire bear", but in it's dossier it's given the name arctodus which did exist. Same for the ammonite, sabertooth, and the plesio in-game isn't even plesiosaurus itself.

Edited July 8, 2023 by Magicp54

[SopaDelNorte]

ojo esta interesante este dino

 

[DrawolfKnight]

An interesting idea, it is striking and goes according to the map; I would like to see it in the finalists.

[Moasaurus]

Bit odd seeing Calymene both curled-up and extended at the same time but i've always had a soft spot for it lol

[SunSun1020]

To be honest my first thought was: this is dumb. But I actually like it! It's a pretty cool idea and a good fit for Aberration. Good job! Would be fun to have it in the game. 

[NeddyTheNoodle]

3 hours ago, Warzonebeta said:

Just because you gave a clearly made up creature a real ones name doesn’t make it real

The name "Motobite" is just a nickname for the Flexicalymene Retrorsa, which was a real Trilobite. I was going to call it "Flexibite," but I believe that name was copywritten so I didn't want to go there. Google "Flexicalymene Retrorsa," since that is exactly what my creature is based off.

[PeppaShrekky]

7 hours ago, NeddyTheNoodle said:

Aberration is a unique map, and it should have only the most unique creatures as such! I'd like to introduce my creature pitch, the "Motobite." This is a creature based on the species of Trilobite called Flexicalymene Retrorsa. Flexicalymene was able to curl up into a defensive position which gives it the appearance of almost having a wheel underneath, which was the inspiration!

Dossier

The dossier artwork was done by Oreloki! She is incredibly talented, so a big thanks to her.

Common Name: Motobite
Species: Flexcialymene Retrorsa
Time: Ordovician
Diet: Carnivore
Temperament: Defensive

Wild

Considering the abnormalities of the creatures I've seen in these caves thus far, spotting an oversized Flexicalymene has made me feel right at home. I mean come on. It's a cute little bugger! Well, maybe its not-so-little. Flexicalymene - or what I’m calling the Motobites - are heavily armored, medium-sized scavengers. In the wild, they seem happy to feast on fish, much like their smaller counterpart, Trilobite conchadurus.

On land, the Motobite's bizarre, built-in biological wheel, allows the creature to zoom ahead of any potential predators, making it a rival in speed to the giant mole rats. If survivors can get through the Motobite's tough shell, upon harvesting, they will find valuable radiation-resistant blood, that is even more potent than the mushroom brew for protecting creatures from the sickness.

Domesticated

Motobites can be tamed with the clever use of pearls. Survivors will find that the creature has more uses than meets the eye. Their affinity for pearls makes them excellent gatherers of the resource, which are easy to reach since the creature can scale any surface underwater, whether on walls or along cave ceilings.

On land, the Motobite can pair its speed with a survivor’s creative use of charge lights, making it a mobile threat to the monsters who fear the light. The motobite can even use its saddle to shoot pearls as projectiles, spit-balling enemies faster than a kid who can’t sit still.

 

Traversal

The Motobite is an oversized, supercharged Roomba underwater, and on land it acts like a biological monowheel motorcycle! We've never had a creature that was capable of clinging to any surface while submerged, which is what the Motobite could be able to do, similar to a Rockdrake or Megalania, but underwater, gliding along walls, ceilings, anything! On land, it could be similar to the Roll Rat, whereas the rider does not have to be disoriented, and it could have much more control, even being able to drift 😎

 

Defense

Because the creature has a hard exoskeleton, the Motobite's weakness is in its bioluminescent wheel that it uses to gain tremendous speed. The shell would be tough to pierce through, making it a formidable creature to kill early game, and a useful ally to have on ventures to the depths. Underwater, the creature could be immune to Electrophorus and Cnidaria, similar to the basilosaurus.

 

Offense

The Motobite can have three main offensive capabilities. First, using its speed on land, it can could run over creatures, delivering crushing blows to smaller enemies. Next, when paired with its saddle, the Motobite could have charge lamps attached to its front and back, making it an excellent mount for the Bioluminescent and Molten Element regions, where light-resistant creatures are in abundance. Last, the Motobite can utilize a specialized tube on its saddle to shoot pellet-like spitballs of pearls at its enemies. Silica pearls could do some damage, and black pearls could do a whole lot more due to their weight. Combined, these abilities make the Motobite an agile charge-light user with ranged abilities too.

 

Utility

Beyond the Motobite's uses in traversal, defense, and offense, the Motobite can have three main uses when it comes to resources and long-term utility. The Motobite's blue blood, similar to Horseshoe Crabs, could provide a radiation resistant property. After refining this blood into an injectable product, it can be used similar to the Mushroom Brew, providing an even more potent effect for your non-resistant tames. Next, the Motobite may shed Chitin in vast quantities, as it rapidly replenishes its hard exoskeleton over time, proving as a chitin farm for survivors! As the creature is great at exploring bodies of water, Motobite can be great for collecting pearls across the map, either using the resource as ammunition, or for a survivor's many technological needs.

 

Taming

Taming the Motobite could have a bizarre method, which I think almost humorous. Because of the creature's love for riding along on smoother surfaces, the Motobite enjoys riding on foundations that are less bumpy than terrain. As the Motobite can feel structures under its wheel, this raises its affinity, allowing you to feed it pearls. The structure type can determine the speed that its affinity raises. The smoother the better! From Thatch to TEK, the Motobite could be tamed with silica pearls or black pearls.

 

 

Share Your Thoughts!

Let me know what you think of the design of the Motobite! I think it fits very well for Aberration's aesthetic, and in seeing this real-life picture of a Flexicalymene, you may see where the inspiration comes from. Thanks for reading, and please upvote this creature if you want to see it in-game as much as I do!

Love it

[Alpharaptor01]

LOL this idea for this big trilobite is hallarious yet really original, good one!

 

[Riley028]

MOTOBIKE

[iirellav]

This might just be the most interesting one, DILO, I love it

[Oscarthelizard1117]

This thing better not win I swear

 

[Romuluas]

9 hours ago, Warzonebeta said:

Just because you gave a clearly made up creature a real ones name doesn’t make it real

Look at the actual creature! It looks spot on to the IRL creature but has some fantasy like abilities, and it isn't the only IRL creature that is real with fantasy like abilities.

[armandc]

J'aime pas du tout 

[Scout555]

ignore what this said how do i delete replies

Edited July 8, 2023 by Scout555

[Jakikok]

These are the weird and interesting ideas i love to see for ab! fantastic job!

[AnkleShark]

I feel like this is just combining a trilogies with a rollrat without making it unique or helpful. 

[Mxm]

So trilobite plus roll rat?

[SappyDaisy42840]

I think the idea of a trilobite being a motorcycle is a rather unique idea. 

[tapejaracaffeinated]

Trilobite + wheels= lots of fun

[arnobeck]

Nice, a fast trilobite !