Flood thrasher form

Thrasher
Biological overview
Classification:	Combat form
Species:	Flood
Physical information
Distinctions:	Large size; Resembles terrestrial primates;

Thrasher redirects here. For the missiles loaded on Reavers, see Thrasher missile.

The thrasher form is a variety of Flood combat form. Created through the infection of large, non-sapient animals, these forms are used as simple weapons assigned to the defense of a Flood hive.^[1] Several thrasher forms were encountered during a battle on the Forerunner shield world of Trove in early 2531.^[2]

Overview[edit]

Description[edit]

The thrasher form is a hulking combat form with a slight resemblance to Earth's primates.^[2] Their distorted bodies include whip-like barbed tentacles and their mouths are filled with sharp teeth.^[1] The thrasher's front limbs are massive and strong and they bear a vague resemblance to to some pure forms.^[1]^[2]

Those encountered on Trove were created via the infection of creatures native to the shield world. The orignal host appears to have had leathery grey skin, though the Flood conversion has caused this skin to be interspersed with growths.^[2]

Usage[edit]

While the Flood prefers to exploit sapient hosts due to their versatility, some non-sapient animals with sufficient neuro-complexity can utilized as combat forms during the early stages of a Flood outbreak. The thrasher form is one such combat form. Due to their limited intellects, thrashers are used as simple weapons of destruction and are employed primarily to eradicate any threats to an established Flood hive.^[1]

In combat, the thrasher form attacks its opponents by ramming itself into the target and slashing with its powerful front limbs.^[2] The thrasher uses its toothed mouth to gorge on the flesh of those it kills, further fueling its rampage.^[1]

History[edit]

Thrasher forms were present on the outer surface of the Trove in 2531, as part of the Flood infestation on the shield world. During the battle between the forces of the UNSC Spirit of Fire and Covenant, Thrashers would form a part of the Flood outbreak attacking both sides, in which they would target armored vehicles such as M808B Scorpions. With the shield world's destruction, it is likely that all thrasher forms were destroyed.^[2]

Gameplay[edit]

Thrasher forms are a Flood unit in Halo Wars. They are the primary anti-vehicle unit available for the Flood, and are capable of doing great melee damage to tanks and other ground units.^[2]