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Orcinus Paleorca - the Killer-Whale Bioluminescent Buddies!
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ORCINUS PALEORCA Dossier: “Orcinus Paleorca might appear closely related to the other dolphins and whales of the Ark’s oceans, but it’s certainly not as friendly. Orcinus is a fearsome pack hunter, often forming pods of up to eight individuals, in order to hunt the largest prey in the deep, dark ocean of The Center. These Orcas are agile, powerful hunters that easily hunt Megalodon, tearing off Prime Fish as easily as I could pick a flower. Their teeth seem perfectly adapted to carving their prey, and their thick skin makes them immune to all bio-electricity! Taming Orcinus is difficult, as they cannot be knocked out when surrounded by fellow Orcinus. One must be lured away or trapped, and the pod must be lured away – difficult due to their loyalty to one another! If tamed, they can be fed bio-toxin to activate their bioluminescent capabilities, turning Orcinus into an underwater flashlight! A tamed pod is a force to be reckoned with, and never stray too far from each other. They are highly intelligent, and I’ve seen them care for baby sea creatures with an aggression not yet matched by any other animal on the Ark!” Image at the bottom! Art by @gregsavvidesart - give him a websearch! -------------- Orcinius Paleorca – the bioluminescent bunch of buddies! This creature is designed to be the Allosaurus of the sea – fun on its own, but downright terrifying in a pod. Orca are top predators in our oceans (Screw you yachts!) and can always be found in a pod, preying on sharks, whales, and anything and everything else. The Orcinus will be your go-to sea tame; powerful and fast, with a focus on solo scouting and defensive capabilities to ensure Megalodon aren’t a threat, along with jellies and those blasted eels. Orcinus is fun on its own, but grab some tribemates and hop on other Orcinus, and you’ll see the benefits! The leader gets a buff which boosts other Orcinus attack rating by 10%, and increases their swim speed by a flat 15%! This applies to both ridden and unridden Orcinus, and you can easily command your fellow Orcinus to attack a target while you stay back. The ocean is a scary place on Ark, and you never know what’s lurking round the next rock stack. Thankfully, the Orcinus Paleorca have evolved to sense the largest creatures in the ocean, so prepare to be pinged like the Parasaur radar whenever they sense the fiery charge of an Alpha creature! They can toggle on a flashlight mode when loaded with bio-toxin, creating a large area of light akin to the mining helmet but more powerful! No more dark, lonely dives!! Wild Orcinus are relatively peaceful creatures when it comes to Survivors; they’re smart enough to know harpoons hurt! Whilst they wont necessarily attack swimmers out at sea, any act of aggression will bring the pod down on you, and good luck surviving that assault! Tamed Orcinus are particularly loyal to not only their rider, but to their young. They see any tamed baby sea creature as their own, and they can be set to “patrol” the area around a specific baby; this will make them enter aggression mode, and they’ll seek out anything that’s a threat within range and tear it to pieces before they even aggro your baby. They’ll then return to the baby and keep watch while you do you. The Orcinus’ eye patches lights up in the dark ocean, to act as a natural light down in the deep! Whilst this isn’t necessarily accurate, the Ark has strange ways of changing a creature! This would be infinitely useful when down in the ocean at night, as the pitch-black waters will be a little less scary with a helpful nightlight…or eight!! The deep ocean will no longer be a scary, lonely, dark place with these guys around, so long as you have plenty of bio-toxin!!- 14 replies
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Dossier: Name: Atopodentatus Species: Reef Serpent Intro: In the mysterious waters of ARK, the Atopodentatus gracefully glides, a unique marine reptile with adaptations to thrive in ancient seas. Its serpent-like form and specialized jaw set it apart from other marine creatures. Remarkably, the Atopodentatus can venture onto land, using a lizard-like movement to traverse the terrain with ease, making it a fascinating inhabitant of both underwater and coastal environments. Appearance: Source: https://DILO-triassic.tumblr.com/post/190114965064/atopodentatus-unicus/amp Atopodentatus boasts a distinctive appearance, resembling a long serpent-like reptile with a slender body. Its most remarkable feature is its specialized jaw structure, the upper part extending into a flattened, spatula-like shape, and the lower jaw remaining slender and pointed for efficient algae and seagrass scraping. . atopendatus was a medium-sized reptile measuring about 2.75 m (9.0 ft) long. The geological strata in which the fossil was found, the elongated body, reduced neck, robust appendages and hips of Atopodentatus all suggest that the reptile was probably semi-aquatic in nature L Habitat and Adaptations: This reef serpent is an adept swimmer, navigating reefs and coastlines with ease. Its specialized jaw enables it to scrape algae and seagrasses from underwater surfaces, providing sustenance in its aquatic habitat. Additionally, Atopodentatus can move onto land using a lizard-like movement, propelling itself forward with its powerful limbs and elongated body, making it adaptable to various environmental conditions. Abilities: 1. Algae Scrape: Atopodentatus skillfully scrapes algae and nutritious plants from the seafloor using its specialized jaw, effectively replenishing its hunger while underwater. 2. Terrestrial Locomotion: The creature can move on land with a lizard-like movement, using its powerful limbs to propel itself forward. this adaptation allows it to travel long distances across all sorts of environments. 3. Sonar Perception: When submerged, Atopodentatus emits faint vibrations that bounce back, granting it a natural sonar-like perception. This ability aids navigation underwater and helps it locate potential threats or sources of food. 4. Electric Resistance: The Atopodentatus is naturally immune to the electrical shocks emitted by creatures like Cnidaria. This resistance provides it with a significant advantage in dealing with dangerous underwater predators. 5. Echolocation Burst: The Atopodentatus emits a powerful burst of echolocation waves, disorienting and momentarily stunning nearby creatures. This ability can be used both underwater and on land, providing a strategic advantage for the Atopodentatus to escape from danger or engage in combat on its terms. 6. Adaptive Defense (Passive Ability): The Atopodentatus possesses an innate ability to adapt to its environment for defense. When When submerged, it generates a thin, protective layer of algae and minerals that enhances its resistance against physical damage, it gains a significant damage resistance of 50%, allowing it to withstand attacks from aquatic threats. This defensive adaptation extends to land, granting it a short 1 minute, but noteworthy, damage resistance for a limited duration. This resilience adds to the creature’s survivability and adaptability. 7. lunge attack: whilst underwater the atopodentatus can use its streamline body and powerful limbs to lunge itself to an enemy and deal good damage altough survivors found that the best use for this ability is to get a good amount of speed behind it to either go through the water at great speeds, avoid various predators or it also likes to use this ability to jump out of the water like a dolphin. 8. Minerals scrape: using the atopendatus echolocation ability it can find special spots on wich it can use its algea scrape ability to find minerals like oil iron and more. Source: https://www.sci.news/paleontology/atopodentatus-unicus-earliest-herbivorous-marine-reptile-03848.html Saddle and Function: The Atopodentatus does not require a traditional saddle to be ridden. Its streamlined body and lizard-like locomotion allow survivors to easily mount and ride it without additional equipment. However, survivors have discovered a unique function for the Atopodentatus saddle. The saddle features specialized compartments that can store algae and nutritious underwater plants. This function proves valuable for explorers who wish to collect and transport algae for other herbivorous creatures in their care. The stored algae can serve as a supplementary food source, ensuring the well-being of herbivorous companions during extended underwater expeditions or in areas with limited vegetation. Taming: Taming the Atopodentatus requires a more interactive and engaging approach. Survivors must demonstrate their understanding of the creature’s unique abilities and specialized feeding behaviors. To begin the taming process, survivors must craft a special bait using a combination of underwater vegetation, rare mushrooms, and other resources found in the ocean depths. Once the bait is ready, they must locate and approach a wild Atopodentatus in its natural habitat, typically found in the coastal regions of the ocean. As the creature approaches the bait, survivors must carefully observe its behavior to determine the preferred type of food it responds positively to. To gain the creature’s trust, survivors must offer it the preferred food, such as algae, seagrass, or other underwater plants. Patience and attentiveness are crucial as the creature inspects the food offering. Once the Atopodentatus accepts the survivor’s offerings, they must interact with the creature and synchronize their movements with its faint sonar vibrations. Throughout the taming process, forming a bond of trust with the Atopodentatus is essential. Calm and persistent interactions with the creature will signal to it that the survivors are allies, leading to a successful taming. Once successfully tamed, the Atopodentatus becomes a loyal companion, granting survivors the ability to ride and explore the vast underwater world with ease. Its companionship provides significant advantages in the dangerous marine environments, particularly with its sonar-like perception that warns the rider of potential dangers lurking beneath the waves. Source: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Ffossil.fandom.com%2Fwiki%2FAtopodentatus&psig=AOvVaw1d6l9T6ormh07qg0-ifLWt&ust=1691147002493000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBAQjhxqFwoTCOje_dSrwIADFQAAAAAdAAAAABAR https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinterest.com%2Fpin%2F51721095704073267%2F&psig=AOvVaw2iqBMXISidgaUHWUmwNHcK&ust=1691483042049000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBAQjhxqFwoTCOicwMCPyoADFQAAAAAdAAAAABA2 Great thanks to eclipsomations for wanting to fuse our submission since its the same creature so i was allowed to get two awesome abilities you should definitely check out his work good luck with ur own submissions everyone
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