8 months ago A picture of a chryssalid. The chryssalid’s head is elongated and insect-like, featuring a hard, chitinous exoskeleton and a pair of small black horns with orange tip. It has a pair small, beady eyes that glow with a bright light. Instead of a conventional mouth, it has a set of mandibles. The body is covered in segmented, dark brown or black chitin armor with streaks of orange bioluminescence. It has a sleek yet bulky form, built for speed and durability. The armor appears organic, with jagged, overlapping plates that provide natural protection. The Chryssalid has two primary arms, each ending in razor-sharp, curved claws. It has two pairs of legs, with the frontmost pair being adapted for slashing attacks. The hind legs are thick, muscular, and insectoid, designed for rapid movement and pouncing on prey. Each foot ends in sharp, talon-like appendages that allow for strong traction and climbing. The abdomen is slightly elongated and segmented, resembling that of a predatory wasp. Black horns with orange tips show in a line along the back, hinting at the alien biology within. The chryssalid wears a Kevlar armor with an XCOM logo on the right shoulder and arms itself with a MP5K. 2a38c572627 0 50
