- These telepathic Slugs were shunned in the Galactic Federation for their constant thievery and attempts at manipulation.
The xenophobic, leisurely Slugs are the third rarest race in the galaxy, behind the mythical Crystal and Lanius. Their home world and all sectors under their control are engulfed in enormous nebulae. They developed on an ocean planet which lead to them evolving unique telepathic abilities in order to overcome the general lack of visibility. As a result, Slug ships aren't built with sensors; the telepathic powers of the crew are just as effective, if not more so, than any electronic system. This leaves them at a distinct disadvantage outside nebulae however, so that even within their sectors they are almost never seen outside the concealing clouds. While not as aggressive as the Rockmen or the Mantis, Slugs are both greedy and deceitful. They prey upon ships that wander into their home systems, often leading them into traps, as well as resort to piracy in other systems.
Slugs can see into adjacent rooms connected to the one they're standing in. They can also detect enemy crew members on your ship or theirs.
Race characteristics[]
- Immune to mind control
- Reveals live enemy crew (drones are undetectable)
- Grants vision of adjacent rooms' interior
Blue options[]
- Disabled Rock transport
- Intelligent lifeform on planet
- Nebula seen ships exchange fire
- Pirate ship selling drones (serves only for Diplomatic Immunity achievement)
- Poorly armed Slug ship
- Single life form on moon
- Slug Home Nebula surrender (Unlock Slug Cruiser)
- Slug transport with military escort (advice role only)
- The Black Raven
- Zoltan security checkpoint (equivalent of Mind Control)
See also[]
- Crew races (comparison) (includes other specific characteristics and describes the listed ones)
- Crew races (cost and rarity)
Trivia[]
- Because Slugs reuse the same sound effects as Humans, they technically have genders, as some colours will use the male sounds and others use the female ones. Unlike Humans, however, the only difference between genders is colouration.