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Biotech Expansion - Insectoid

The BEP is a continuous project to add more genes focused on variety and unique mechanics and playstyles! This mod focuses on a few complex xenotypes based on mythological creatures. Check back frequently for new genes and other mods in the BEP!

Biotech Expansion - Core https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2884018485

Biotech Expansion - Mammalia https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2878084431
Biotech Expansion - Mythic https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2883216840




This module of Biotech Expansion focuses on a set of highly specialized insectoid xenotypes, based on the vanilla insects we all know and love(?). Unlike most BTE xenotypes, these have a much stricter niche than normal. Universally reviling the light, the spliced insectoid xenotypes lock themselves deep into mountains and caves, feasting on insect jelly and relaxing in toxic pollution. These xenotypes are designed to be dangerous raiders as much as they are playable colonists, heavily favoring toxic weaponry with genetic abilities that are boosted so long as they have a healthy diet of insect jelly. Each xenotype has its own specific role in the hive!


Many genetic abilities in BTE - Insectoid consume your pawn's nutrition as a resource for casting them. Make sure your jelly stockpiles are big enough for a big fight! Why exactly insect jelly? Because many abilities in Insectoid are buffed after eating insect jelly because of a single, foundational gene.

Originally posted by Splice Hive:

These people are insectoid hybrids who have, for one reason or another, created a nest in this area.

Splice hives are almost always hostile to other factions due to their extreme lifestyle differences.

These always have Tunneler/Darkness Memes if Ideology is enabled.