Chariot Bugs, or Phaetons, are a low-ranking, small, supportive type of Bug. They are not designed for combat and therefore are weak, slow, and lack both offensive and defensive capabilities. Resembling a mix of giant bugs and woodlice, Chariot Bugs are primarily used to transport Brain Bugs, hence their name. Brain Bugs lie on top of them to be moved around. Occasionally, Chariot Bugs are also used as scouts or for clearing minefields. They are capable of moving at 18 kilometers, or 11 miles, per hour.
History[]
Chariot Bugs accompanied the Brain Bug during its incursion into Whiskey Outpost, where it consumed the brains of several humans. At least one Chariot Bug was killed and later discovered by Johnny Rico of the Roughnecks, who found its carcass under some rubble.
During the Invasion of Planet P, Chariot Bugs escorted the Brain Bug to a cavern where Zander Barcalow and Carmen Ibanez were captured. The Chariots entered the cavern ahead of the Brain Bug, inspecting Barcalow and Ibanez briefly before the Brain Bug arrived. When Carmen was rescued and the Brain Bug fled, the Chariots fled as well. They were not seen again when the Brain Bug was captured and were either killed or escaped.
In the Battle of Kwalasha, Chariot Bugs were present and occasionally attacked humans when threatened. However, this tactic proved to be very ineffective.
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See also[]
- Arkellian Sand Beetle, a similar often confused Bug type but with no known relation to arachnids.
- Minion Bug, Bug type with roughly the same role.