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The '''Protoid''' is an extremely large yellow and green gelatinous amoeba-like mass with large visible internal organs.{{Fn|1a}} Its physiology allows it to actively grow in size and power over time as it is capable of devouring living creatures whole and absorbing their bodies, turning then into evermore ooze, which only allows it to then absorb more creaturesadd to its own size, it is even apparently seems to be capable of absorbing the [[Wraithbone]]bodies of Eldar [[Ghost-Warriors]].{{Fn|1b}} ==Overview==Protoids are highly specialized single-celled bio-constructs designed to clean up the interior of [[Hive Ship|Hive Ships]] using the strongly corrosive enzymes that they naturally produce. These enzymes break down detritus on a Hive Ship into a slurry that is then ingested by the protoid.{{Fn|1c}}Normally protoids are quite small, but when the need arises, larger protoids can be created by the [[Hive-Mind]] and used as living weapons. Due to their simple jelly-like bodies they resist most kinds of conventional weaponry, thus allowing them to go unimpeded as they rampage through enemy forces. They consume every creature put in their way, only growing larger, more powerful, and even more difficult to stop as they progress.{{Fn|1c}} ==History==The protoid was deployed in the [[Battle of Iyanden (Kraken)|Fall of Craftworld Iyanden]] by [[Hive Fleet]] [[Hive Fleet Kraken|Kraken]].{{Fn|1b1c}}
==Sources==
*1: [[Doom of the Eldar (Game)]]
**{{Endn|1a}}: Protoid token(s)
**{{Endn|1b}}: Play Reference Sheet, 'Special Units'**{{Endn|1c}}: Rulebook, pg. 18
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