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The Royal Warrior Bug is a formidable and enigmatic arachnid, typically found either acting as a general in the arachnid forces or protecting a Brain Bug. Despite its rarity, the Royal Warrior Bug is known for its intelligence, speed, and heavy armor, making it a fearsome opponent on the battlefield. They are capable of moving at 60 kilometers, or 37 miles, per hour.

This bug's strengths include its exceptional intelligence, which allows it to outmaneuver and strategize against opponents. It is also incredibly fast and heavily armored, providing both offensive and defensive advantages. However, there are rumors that its eyes might be a significant weakness, though this has yet to be confirmed.

The Royal Warrior Bug's attack capabilities are diverse and deadly. It uses its front legs and powerful jaws to deliver horrifically strong attacks, capable of tearing through most defenses. Additionally, there are indications that it can fire calcified plasma shards, adding a ranged component to its already fearsome arsenal.

Currently, there are no well-established recommended weapons for combating the Royal Warrior Bug.

History[]

During the First Bug War, Royal Warriors were deployed at Hesperus where the United Citizen Federation launched a counterattack to reclaim mining installations. These Royals commanded Bug armies, strategically positioning them to repel Mobile Infantry forces. While overwhelming Mobile Infantry forces, Royal Warriors proved formidable adversaries, capable of decimating entire squads. However, they ultimately succumbed to Marauder 6 "Spooky".

In the final assault to capture the Brain Bug within the Hesperus Volcano's calderas, two Royal Warriors served as bodyguards but were dispatched by Marauder 6. The X-Bug, a bio-engineered Royal Warrior created by General Hauser, remained as the sole survivor. Marauder 6 defeated the X-Bug by targeting its eyes and the area beneath its thorax, where it possessed four legs. With the defeat of the X-Bug, the only surviving Arachnid was the Brain Bug, enabling Mobile Infantry to secure victory at the Battle of Hesperus.

Notes[]

  • In Starship Troopers: Invasion "Mobile Infantry", a variant of the Warrior Bug known as the Heavy Warrior is introduced. Acting as heavy infantry units, pairs of Heavy Warriors were observed serving as bodyguards in the Queen's chambers. It is speculated that Heavy Warriors may serve as centurions in instances where Royal Warriors are unavailable. Notably, the method of defeating the Super Tank Bug pays homage to the strategy used against Royal Warriors on Hesperus, where targeting their eyes proved to be the only effective means of defeating them.

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