Vermin (Space)Source Alien Archive 2 pg. 132
Even the vacuum of space has bugs. Most of these void-dwelling vermin are harmless, but some are dangerous or predatory.
Asteroid lice and planetoid beetles feed on minerals in the rock of their airless habitats. Asteroid lice are communal, but planetoid beetles are territorial, tolerating only one mate. These creatures and their eggs can float in space to a new home. However, careless quarrying and shipping have accelerated their spread through the galaxy.
Xenobiologists theorize many space vermin evolved in special circumstances. Necropedes were once centipede-like scavengers on Eox; they now have a bite that can digest undead flesh. A warpmoth is like a glowing blue-white speck attracted to moving light, such as other warpmoths or passing starships. Gathering in swarms and following ships helps the moths feed and mate. Comet wasps create nests in frozen interstellar bodies. These icy, venomous vespids lay their eggs in living creatures.Aliens in the "Vermin (Space)" FamilySource Alien Archive 2 pg. 133Comet Wasp Swarm CR 12 XP 19,200
N Diminutive vermin (swarm)
Init +8; Senses blindsight (vibration) 30 ft., darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +22
DefenseHP 200
EAC 26; KAC 28
Fort +14; Ref +16; Will +11
Defensive Abilities swarm defenses, void adaptation; Immunities cold, swarm immunities
OffenseSpeed 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (Su, perfect)
Melee swarm attack (6d6 C & P plus chilling toxin)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 0 ft.
Offensive Abilities distraction (DC 19), implantStatisticsSTR -2; DEX +8; CON +5; INT —; WIS +0; CHA -3
Skills Acrobatics +22 (+30 to fly)
Other Abilities mindlessEcologyEnvironment any vacuum
Organization swarm, pair, or brood (3–6)Special AbilitiesImplant (Ex) A comet wasp swarm can choose not to use its swarm attack on (and deal no damage to) a helpless or paralyzed living creature in its space. Instead of doing so, the swarm implants eggs in that creature, afflicting it with comet wasp gestation. Chilling Toxin Type poison (injury); Save Fortitude DC 19
Track Dexterity (special); Frequency 1/round for 6 rounds
Effect progression track is Healthy—Sluggish—Stiffened— Staggered—Immobile; no end state
Cure 1 save Comet Wasp Gestation Type disease (injury); Save Fortitude DC 19
Track physical (special); Frequency 1/day
Effect no latent state; the victim dies on the fifth day as a new comet wasp swarm cuts itself free
Cure surgically extract eggs with a Medicine check (DC 19) that takes 1 hour and requires a medical lab; subject takes 1d4 Constitution damage on each attempt
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