Alignment: Neutral
Movement: 120' (40')
—Fly: 60' (20')
Armor Class: 5
Hit Dice: 2+3
Attacks: 1 (shock, or drain)
Damage: 1d8 (or 4d4—only against Androids / Robots)
Save: L3
Morale: 7
Hoard Class: VIII
XP: 83
Movement: 120' (40')
—Fly: 60' (20')
Armor Class: 5
Hit Dice: 2+3
Attacks: 1 (shock, or drain)
Damage: 1d8 (or 4d4—only against Androids / Robots)
Save: L3
Morale: 7
Hoard Class: VIII
XP: 83
Shockroaches are 2' long insects found almost exclusively in Ancient ruins, installations, and power plants. They are drawn to, and feed off of, the electrical current and/or voltage contained in Ancient technology, making them the bane of traders, weaponsmiths, and Restorationists.
When threatened, shockroaches discharge an arc of electricity (usable every round, up to a distance of 20') at their foes. And the vermin attack Androids on sight, latching on so as to consume the energy reserves contained within (meaning a successful hit requires no further attack rolls, with drain damage cumulative per round). Furthermore, any powered item, weapon, or armor will lose 1d6 charges / shots / uses per round when in contact with a shockroach.
Rumors suggest some enterprising Restorationists have fashioned "living generators" out of shockroach nests.
Mutations: Energy-Retaining Cell Structure, Reflective Epidermis (Electricity), Unique Sense (Detect Electricity/Voltage)
When threatened, shockroaches discharge an arc of electricity (usable every round, up to a distance of 20') at their foes. And the vermin attack Androids on sight, latching on so as to consume the energy reserves contained within (meaning a successful hit requires no further attack rolls, with drain damage cumulative per round). Furthermore, any powered item, weapon, or armor will lose 1d6 charges / shots / uses per round when in contact with a shockroach.
Rumors suggest some enterprising Restorationists have fashioned "living generators" out of shockroach nests.
Mutations: Energy-Retaining Cell Structure, Reflective Epidermis (Electricity), Unique Sense (Detect Electricity/Voltage)
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