Pyro Spore
Pyro Spores are large, enigmatic conical fungi, that emit a flammable vapor and only seem to flourish in the most extreme environments of the desolate Lava World, Durga IV.[1]
Description
They are a severe obstacle for the world's native creatures and planetary surveyors, as their vapor is easily ignited by Durga IV's volatile lava flows. When this occurs, a gout of searing flame is created, which is capable of roasting any creature that is close to the Pyro Spores. Attempts have been made to clear pathways through the fungi, but explosives are of no use against the Spores, due to their genetic material being quite resilient to high temperatures. Because of this, the fungi are merely scattered across Durga IV's surface, after the explosion is over. Also attempts to directly destroy or uproot them will end in disaster, as the Spores' flammable gasses are released en masse, when the fungi suffer heavy damage. When this occurs, the gasses will ignite and cause a horrific explosion.[1]
Sources
- 1: Games Workshop's Website: Creature Feature II - via the Wayback Machine (Last accessed on 06/05/2023)
- 2: Gamersky Website: Monsters in the world of Warhammer 40k (Last accessed on 06/05/2023)