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The '''thrasher form''' is a variety of [[Flood]] [[Flood combat form|combat form]] created from a creature found on [[ | The '''thrasher form''' is a variety of [[Flood]] [[Flood combat form|combat form]] created from a creature found on [[Trove]]. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
It takes the form of a large, hulking, tentacled creature with a slight resemblance to [[Earth]]-born primates, that attacks its opponents by ramming itself into the target and slashing with its powerful front limbs. The way the form was utilized by the Flood is similar to how the [[Flood tank form]] is employed, specifically as a powerful close-range attack unit. Despite their similarities, there are significant differences between the two forms. | It takes the form of a large, hulking, tentacled creature with a slight resemblance to [[Earth]]-born primates, that attacks its opponents by ramming itself into the target and slashing with its powerful front limbs. The way the form was utilized by the Flood is similar to how the [[Flood tank form]] is employed, specifically as a powerful close-range attack unit. Despite their similarities, there are significant differences between the two forms. | ||
The Thrasher form appears to be a creature converted to a combat form as opposed to being a [[Flood pure form|pure form]], with the original creature likely once indigenous to the outer hull of | The Thrasher form appears to be a creature converted to a combat form as opposed to being a [[Flood pure form|pure form]], with the original creature likely once indigenous to the outer hull of [[Trove]]. This creature appeared to have a leathery grey skin, though the Flood conversion has caused this skin to be interspersed with Flood growths and tentacles. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Thrasher forms were present on the outer surface of the Etran Harborage in [[2531]], as part of the Flood infestation on the shield world. During the [[Battle of the | Thrasher forms were present on the outer surface of the Etran Harborage in [[2531]], as part of the Flood infestation on the shield world. During the [[Battle of the Trove|battle]] between the forces of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} and [[Covenant]], Thrashers would form a part of the Flood outbreak attacking both sides, in which they would target armoured vehicles such as [[M808B Scorpion]]s. With the shield world's destruction, it is likely that all thrasher forms were destroyed.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]'''</ref> Thrasher forms have yet to be observed on any other installation. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||