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==Villain types== | ==Villain types== | ||
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===Minions=== | ===Minions=== | ||
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====Lesser Unbound Nictus==== | ====Lesser Unbound Nictus==== | ||
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These free-floating Nictus have been drawn to Earth from somewhere in the Cosmos, bridging the distance through a Shadow Cyst. They have not yet joined with or possessed a host, and normally could not survive on a planet's surface for long. However, the dark energies of the Shadow Cyst sustain them, allowing them to hunt for hosts on their own. | These free-floating Nictus have been drawn to Earth from somewhere in the Cosmos, bridging the distance through a Shadow Cyst. They have not yet joined with or possessed a host, and normally could not survive on a planet's surface for long. However, the dark energies of the Shadow Cyst sustain them, allowing them to hunt for hosts on their own. | ||
''Powers'' | ''Powers'' | ||
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| + | {{Power|[[Image:Flight TravelFlight.png|22px]]| Flight| Self fly| Nictus Entities can Fly. }} | ||
{{Power|[[Image:RadiationBurst NeutrinoBlast.png|22px]]| Dark Nova Bolt| (Ranged) Foe -Recharge, -Speed| Your attack and movement speed has been reduced by the Dark Nova Bolt. }} | {{Power|[[Image:RadiationBurst NeutrinoBlast.png|22px]]| Dark Nova Bolt| (Ranged) Foe -Recharge, -Speed| Your attack and movement speed has been reduced by the Dark Nova Bolt. }} | ||
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| + | {{Power|[[Image:Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png|22px]]| Resistance| Auto, Self +Resistances: Energy, Negative Energy| Nictus entities are resistant to energy and negative energy damage.}} | ||
===Lieutenants=== | ===Lieutenants=== | ||
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====Unbound Nictus==== | ====Unbound Nictus==== | ||
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These free-floating Nictus have been drawn to Earth from somewhere in the Cosmos, bridging the distance through a Shadow Cyst. They have not yet joined with or possessed a host, and normally could not survive on a planet's surface for long. However, the dark energies of the Shadow Cyst sustain them, allowing them to hunt for hosts on their own. | These free-floating Nictus have been drawn to Earth from somewhere in the Cosmos, bridging the distance through a Shadow Cyst. They have not yet joined with or possessed a host, and normally could not survive on a planet's surface for long. However, the dark energies of the Shadow Cyst sustain them, allowing them to hunt for hosts on their own. | ||
''Powers'' | ''Powers'' | ||
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| + | {{Power|[[Image:Flight TravelFlight.png|22px]]| Flight| Self fly| Nictus Entities can Fly. }} | ||
{{Power|[[Image:EnergyMastery LaserBeamEyes.png|22px]]| Dark Nova Blast| (Ranged) Foe -Recharge, -Speed| Your attack and movement speed has been reduced by the Dark Nova Blast. }} | {{Power|[[Image:EnergyMastery LaserBeamEyes.png|22px]]| Dark Nova Blast| (Ranged) Foe -Recharge, -Speed| Your attack and movement speed has been reduced by the Dark Nova Blast. }} | ||
{{Power|[[Image:DarkCast Torrent.png|22px]]| Dark Nova Emanation| (Ranged, Negative) Foe -Recharge, -Speed| Your attack and movement speed has been reduced by the Dark Nove Emanation. }} | {{Power|[[Image:DarkCast Torrent.png|22px]]| Dark Nova Emanation| (Ranged, Negative) Foe -Recharge, -Speed| Your attack and movement speed has been reduced by the Dark Nove Emanation. }} | ||
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| + | {{Power|[[Image:Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png|22px]]| Resistance| Auto, Self +Resistances: Energy, Negative Energy| Nictus entities are resistant to energy and negative energy damage.}} | ||
===Bosses=== | ===Bosses=== | ||
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====Greater Unbound Nictus==== | ====Greater Unbound Nictus==== | ||
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These free-floating Nictus have been drawn to Earth from somewhere in the Cosmos, bridging the distance through a Shadow Cyst. They have not yet joined with or possessed a host, and normally could not survive on a planet's surface for long. However, the dark energies of the Shadow Cyst sustain them, allowing them to hunt for hosts on their own. | These free-floating Nictus have been drawn to Earth from somewhere in the Cosmos, bridging the distance through a Shadow Cyst. They have not yet joined with or possessed a host, and normally could not survive on a planet's surface for long. However, the dark energies of the Shadow Cyst sustain them, allowing them to hunt for hosts on their own. | ||
''Powers'' | ''Powers'' | ||
| − | {{Power|[[Image:DarkCast Torrent.png|22px]]| Dark Nova Emanation| (Ranged, Negative) Foe -Recharge, -Speed| Your attack and movement speed has been reduced by the Dark | + | {{Power|[[Image:Flight TravelFlight.png|22px]]| Flight| Self fly| Nictus Entities can Fly. }} |
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| + | {{Power|[[Image:DarkCast Torrent.png|22px]]| Dark Nova Emanation| (Ranged, Negative) Foe -Recharge, -Speed| Your attack and movement speed has been reduced by the Dark Nova Emanation. }} | ||
* '''Dark Nova Detonation''' (Ranged, Negative) | * '''Dark Nova Detonation''' (Ranged, Negative) | ||
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| + | {{Power|[[Image:Temporary PVP BuffDefense.png|22px]]| Resistance| Auto, Self +Resistances: Energy, Negative Energy| Nictus entities are resistant to energy and negative energy damage.}} | ||
====White Dwarf==== | ====White Dwarf==== | ||
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Every Kheldian energy being retains the patterns of its past hosts, and can use these patterns to transform itself and its current host into energy based duplicate of that creature, gaining new abilities in the process. The White Dwarf form is patterned off a race called the Kurukt that lived on the surface of a neutron star. The White Dwarf form retains the incredible physical resilence of the Kurukt, as well as the ability to channel energy into powerful melee attacks. | Every Kheldian energy being retains the patterns of its past hosts, and can use these patterns to transform itself and its current host into energy based duplicate of that creature, gaining new abilities in the process. The White Dwarf form is patterned off a race called the Kurukt that lived on the surface of a neutron star. The White Dwarf form retains the incredible physical resilence of the Kurukt, as well as the ability to channel energy into powerful melee attacks. | ||
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{{Power|[[Image:SuperStrength FootStomp.png|22px]]| White Dwarf Flare| Foe -Defense| Your Defense has been reduced by the White Dwarf Flare. }} | {{Power|[[Image:SuperStrength FootStomp.png|22px]]| White Dwarf Flare| Foe -Defense| Your Defense has been reduced by the White Dwarf Flare. }} | ||
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| + | {{Power|[[Image:LuminousAura ReformEssence.png|22px]]| White Dwarf Sublimation| Self Heal| Through perfect control of your body and energy, you can concentrate for a few moments and heal yourself. This power is only available while in White Dwarf Form. Recharge: Long. }} | ||
====Dark Dwarf==== | ====Dark Dwarf==== | ||
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Every Kheldian energy being retains the patterns of its past hosts, and can use these patterns to transform itself and its current host into energy based duplicate of that creature, gaining new abilities in the process. The Dark Dwarf form is patterned off a race called the Ruktur that lived on the surface of a pulsar. The Dark Dwarf form retains the incredible physical resilence of the Ruktur, as well as the ability to channel energy into powerful melee attacks. | Every Kheldian energy being retains the patterns of its past hosts, and can use these patterns to transform itself and its current host into energy based duplicate of that creature, gaining new abilities in the process. The Dark Dwarf form is patterned off a race called the Ruktur that lived on the surface of a pulsar. The Dark Dwarf form retains the incredible physical resilence of the Ruktur, as well as the ability to channel energy into powerful melee attacks. | ||
====Bright Nova==== | ====Bright Nova==== | ||
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Every Kheldian energy being retains the patterns of its past hosts, and can use these patterns to transform itself and its current host into energy based duplicate of that creature, gaining new abilities in the process. The Bright Nova form is patterned off a race called the Mefnanim that lived in the energy-charged upper atmosphere of a gas giant planet. The Bright Nova form retains the ability to fly and to shape and project energy bolts of incredible power. | Every Kheldian energy being retains the patterns of its past hosts, and can use these patterns to transform itself and its current host into energy based duplicate of that creature, gaining new abilities in the process. The Bright Nova form is patterned off a race called the Mefnanim that lived in the energy-charged upper atmosphere of a gas giant planet. The Bright Nova form retains the ability to fly and to shape and project energy bolts of incredible power. | ||
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====Dark Nova==== | ====Dark Nova==== | ||
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Every Kheldian energy being retains the patterns of its past hosts, and can use these patterns to transform itself and its current host into energy based duplicate of that creature, gaining new abilities in the process. The Dark Nova form is patterned off a race called the Hulnanim that lived in the lightless depths of a gas giant planet. The Dark Nova form retains the ability to fly and to shape and project dark energy bolts of incredible power. | Every Kheldian energy being retains the patterns of its past hosts, and can use these patterns to transform itself and its current host into energy based duplicate of that creature, gaining new abilities in the process. The Dark Nova form is patterned off a race called the Hulnanim that lived in the lightless depths of a gas giant planet. The Dark Nova form retains the ability to fly and to shape and project dark energy bolts of incredible power. | ||
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===Objects=== | ===Objects=== | ||
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====Shadow Cyst Crystal==== | ====Shadow Cyst Crystal==== | ||
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These unearthly crystalsgrow from a Shadow Seed, a hardened physical form created when several Nictus fuse together and solidify themselves. Shadow Cysts project a field that allow Nictus to survive for extended periods without a host even on a planet's surface. The Cysts also act as wormholes, allowing Nictus to travel instantly from one cyst to another, even across interstellar distancies. If allowed to grow in the right conditions, a Shadow Cyst can flood a world with Nictus. | These unearthly crystalsgrow from a Shadow Seed, a hardened physical form created when several Nictus fuse together and solidify themselves. Shadow Cysts project a field that allow Nictus to survive for extended periods without a host even on a planet's surface. The Cysts also act as wormholes, allowing Nictus to travel instantly from one cyst to another, even across interstellar distancies. If allowed to grow in the right conditions, a Shadow Cyst can flood a world with Nictus. | ||
Revision as of 07:01, 25 July 2006
Contents
Overview
Villain types
Minions
Lesser Unbound Nictus
These free-floating Nictus have been drawn to Earth from somewhere in the Cosmos, bridging the distance through a Shadow Cyst. They have not yet joined with or possessed a host, and normally could not survive on a planet's surface for long. However, the dark energies of the Shadow Cyst sustain them, allowing them to hunt for hosts on their own.
Powers
Flight Self fly
Nictus Entities can Fly.
Dark Nova Bolt (Ranged) Foe -Recharge, -Speed
Your attack and movement speed has been reduced by the Dark Nova Bolt.
Resistance Auto, Self +Resistances: Energy, Negative Energy
Nictus entities are resistant to energy and negative energy damage.
Lieutenants
Unbound Nictus
These free-floating Nictus have been drawn to Earth from somewhere in the Cosmos, bridging the distance through a Shadow Cyst. They have not yet joined with or possessed a host, and normally could not survive on a planet's surface for long. However, the dark energies of the Shadow Cyst sustain them, allowing them to hunt for hosts on their own.
Powers
Flight Self fly
Nictus Entities can Fly.
Dark Nova Blast (Ranged) Foe -Recharge, -Speed
Your attack and movement speed has been reduced by the Dark Nova Blast.
Dark Nova Emanation (Ranged, Negative) Foe -Recharge, -Speed
Your attack and movement speed has been reduced by the Dark Nove Emanation.
Resistance Auto, Self +Resistances: Energy, Negative Energy
Nictus entities are resistant to energy and negative energy damage.
Bosses
Greater Unbound Nictus
These free-floating Nictus have been drawn to Earth from somewhere in the Cosmos, bridging the distance through a Shadow Cyst. They have not yet joined with or possessed a host, and normally could not survive on a planet's surface for long. However, the dark energies of the Shadow Cyst sustain them, allowing them to hunt for hosts on their own.
Powers
Flight Self fly
Nictus Entities can Fly.
Dark Nova Emanation (Ranged, Negative) Foe -Recharge, -Speed
Your attack and movement speed has been reduced by the Dark Nova Emanation.
- Dark Nova Detonation (Ranged, Negative)
Resistance Auto, Self +Resistances: Energy, Negative Energy
Nictus entities are resistant to energy and negative energy damage.
White Dwarf
Every Kheldian energy being retains the patterns of its past hosts, and can use these patterns to transform itself and its current host into energy based duplicate of that creature, gaining new abilities in the process. The White Dwarf form is patterned off a race called the Kurukt that lived on the surface of a neutron star. The White Dwarf form retains the incredible physical resilence of the Kurukt, as well as the ability to channel energy into powerful melee attacks.
Powers
White Dwarf Strike (Melee) Foe -Defense
Your Defense has been reduced by the White Dwarf Strike.
White Dwarf Smite (Melee) Foe Disorient, -Defense, -Fly
You feel Disoriented. Your Defense and your ability to fly has been reduced by the White Dwarf Smite.
White Dwarf Flare Foe -Defense
Your Defense has been reduced by the White Dwarf Flare.
White Dwarf Sublimation Self Heal
Through perfect control of your body and energy, you can concentrate for a few moments and heal yourself. This power is only available while in White Dwarf Form. Recharge: Long.
Dark Dwarf
Every Kheldian energy being retains the patterns of its past hosts, and can use these patterns to transform itself and its current host into energy based duplicate of that creature, gaining new abilities in the process. The Dark Dwarf form is patterned off a race called the Ruktur that lived on the surface of a pulsar. The Dark Dwarf form retains the incredible physical resilence of the Ruktur, as well as the ability to channel energy into powerful melee attacks.
Bright Nova
Every Kheldian energy being retains the patterns of its past hosts, and can use these patterns to transform itself and its current host into energy based duplicate of that creature, gaining new abilities in the process. The Bright Nova form is patterned off a race called the Mefnanim that lived in the energy-charged upper atmosphere of a gas giant planet. The Bright Nova form retains the ability to fly and to shape and project energy bolts of incredible power.
Powers
Flight Self fly
Bright Novas Fly
Bright Nova Bolt (Ranged) Foe -Defense
Your Defense has been reduced by the Bright Nova Bolt.
Bright Nova Blast (Ranged) Foe -Defense
Your Defense speed has been reduced by the Bright Nova Blast.
Bright Nova Scatter (Ranged) Foe -Defense
Your Defense speed has been reduced by the Bright Nova Proton Scatter
Bright Nova Detonation (Ranged) Foe -Defense
Your Defense speed has been reduced by the Bright Nova Detonation.
Dark Nova
Every Kheldian energy being retains the patterns of its past hosts, and can use these patterns to transform itself and its current host into energy based duplicate of that creature, gaining new abilities in the process. The Dark Nova form is patterned off a race called the Hulnanim that lived in the lightless depths of a gas giant planet. The Dark Nova form retains the ability to fly and to shape and project dark energy bolts of incredible power.
Powers
Flight Self fly
Dark Novas Fly
Dark Nova Bolt (Ranged) Foe -Recharge, -Speed
Your attack and movement speed has been reduced by the Dark Nova Bolt.
Dark Nova Blast (Ranged) Foe -Recharge, -Speed
Your attack and movement speed has been reduced by the Dark Nova Blast.
Objects
Shadow Cyst Crystal
These unearthly crystalsgrow from a Shadow Seed, a hardened physical form created when several Nictus fuse together and solidify themselves. Shadow Cysts project a field that allow Nictus to survive for extended periods without a host even on a planet's surface. The Cysts also act as wormholes, allowing Nictus to travel instantly from one cyst to another, even across interstellar distancies. If allowed to grow in the right conditions, a Shadow Cyst can flood a world with Nictus.
Powers
No Ranged attacks
Shadow Cysts do not have any ranged attacks at all.
No Melee attacks
Shadow Cysts do not have any Melee attacks at all.
Immobile
Shadow Cysts are immobile.
Portal Portal
Nicti energy entities will continue to spawn from this Shadow Crystal until it is destroyed.
Medium explosion Post death special (Point Blank Area of Effect, Fire/Lethal) Foe Disorient
The explosion has left you Disoriented.
Resistance Auto, Self +Resistances
Inherent resistance of all inanimate objects. Inanimate objects cannot be moved, knocked back, Healed with normal Heal powers, Disoriented, Held, Slept, Confused, Feared, Taunted or debuffed. They are always Immobilized. Since they have no mind, they inherently take less damage from Psionics.
Named bosses
- Brightshift (Bright Nova)
- Coldstar (Bright Nova)
- Fullalbedo (White Dwarf)
- Lightburner (Bright Nova)
- Moonbow (White Dwarf)
