Kashyyyk
As it turned out, removing the megarachnid presence would be anything but a simple mop up operation. The creatures could hide and move through the undergrowth of Kashyyyks thick forests and swampland with each, the dangerous floor of Kashyyyk providing an excellent habitat for predators, scores of food for the megarachnids and ample areas to hide away from Equestrian and Wookie alike, though one had to admit that even the Megarachnids had trouble dealing with the larger predators, but they held a swarm mentality that allowed them to overcome these predators. It was a world they could thrive on... And a world the newly metamorphosed queen would not give up so easily.
The few Saeva Simius there were too posed a threat. The base species had adapted on their jungle world, and these adaptions were useful in helping to detract from the wookies advantage. The Equestrians were not adapted like either wookie or Saeva Simius, and the Collective was using this to their advantage. Firstly, being clearly an equine species, thick wood land such as this terrain tended to be adverse to galloping. Their structure did not allow them to climb either, nor operate as effectively in tight, confined spaces. Their bodies did not rotate as a humanoids did, meaning that attacking them from behind was much more effect, as the ponies would take longer to turn. Over the wookies, the Saeva Simius had a few distinct advantages. They were obviously stronger, faster, better trained and better equipped... Although they lacked in numbers compared to the vast wookie population
The Aru'Shumi that had been sent down to the planet similarly faired well. Their agility and powerful leg muscles allowed them to scale the tree's quickly to gain vantage points or to reach Wookie abodes and conduct surprise attacks, although their sense of honour often meant the Aru'Shumi would end up fighting longer than would be advisable before withdrawing, leading to higher casualties. Regardless, they, along with the megarachnids, made raids on the Wookie abides which leant to a spread of panic.
The Lance Humans faired worse, however. They did not have the numbers of the megarachnid, the strength of the Saeva Simius or the agility of the Aru'shumi. Their psionic ability was their only up here, given that there was but a single Triarian on the world, and he was almost invariably found near the Queen. Needless to say, many advocated various escape plans, but the chances of success were currently considered to low, though they continued to plot a method of escape from the world.
The mech soldiers had many advantages. Not only were they strong, but they did not require feeding, were immune to any form of disease, were durable, brave and tireless. However, they were mechanical and of course had the disadvantages which came with such.
The hive entrance was dug out at the root of a large tree by Megarachnids, and was about a foot in diameter, the first chamber had been dug out and the queen had metamorphosed inside. What supplies the forces had were placed inside to be guarded by the Queen, the Triarian and various other forces.
Hidden within the forest, from a hole which it was unlikely anyone would find without knowing it was there, the Battlegroup Remnant were preparing for a long, hit and run styled campaign, hoping to be a nuisance while they sought a way off the planet, or in the case of the megarachnids, attempted to claim their new hive world
It seemed even in death the battle group would trouble the world.
As it turned out, removing the megarachnid presence would be anything but a simple mop up operation. The creatures could hide and move through the undergrowth of Kashyyyks thick forests and swampland with each, the dangerous floor of Kashyyyk providing an excellent habitat for predators, scores of food for the megarachnids and ample areas to hide away from Equestrian and Wookie alike, though one had to admit that even the Megarachnids had trouble dealing with the larger predators, but they held a swarm mentality that allowed them to overcome these predators. It was a world they could thrive on... And a world the newly metamorphosed queen would not give up so easily.
The few Saeva Simius there were too posed a threat. The base species had adapted on their jungle world, and these adaptions were useful in helping to detract from the wookies advantage. The Equestrians were not adapted like either wookie or Saeva Simius, and the Collective was using this to their advantage. Firstly, being clearly an equine species, thick wood land such as this terrain tended to be adverse to galloping. Their structure did not allow them to climb either, nor operate as effectively in tight, confined spaces. Their bodies did not rotate as a humanoids did, meaning that attacking them from behind was much more effect, as the ponies would take longer to turn. Over the wookies, the Saeva Simius had a few distinct advantages. They were obviously stronger, faster, better trained and better equipped... Although they lacked in numbers compared to the vast wookie population
The Aru'Shumi that had been sent down to the planet similarly faired well. Their agility and powerful leg muscles allowed them to scale the tree's quickly to gain vantage points or to reach Wookie abodes and conduct surprise attacks, although their sense of honour often meant the Aru'Shumi would end up fighting longer than would be advisable before withdrawing, leading to higher casualties. Regardless, they, along with the megarachnids, made raids on the Wookie abides which leant to a spread of panic.
The Lance Humans faired worse, however. They did not have the numbers of the megarachnid, the strength of the Saeva Simius or the agility of the Aru'shumi. Their psionic ability was their only up here, given that there was but a single Triarian on the world, and he was almost invariably found near the Queen. Needless to say, many advocated various escape plans, but the chances of success were currently considered to low, though they continued to plot a method of escape from the world.
The mech soldiers had many advantages. Not only were they strong, but they did not require feeding, were immune to any form of disease, were durable, brave and tireless. However, they were mechanical and of course had the disadvantages which came with such.
The hive entrance was dug out at the root of a large tree by Megarachnids, and was about a foot in diameter, the first chamber had been dug out and the queen had metamorphosed inside. What supplies the forces had were placed inside to be guarded by the Queen, the Triarian and various other forces.
Hidden within the forest, from a hole which it was unlikely anyone would find without knowing it was there, the Battlegroup Remnant were preparing for a long, hit and run styled campaign, hoping to be a nuisance while they sought a way off the planet, or in the case of the megarachnids, attempted to claim their new hive world
It seemed even in death the battle group would trouble the world.
