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==Overview==
Regardless of host species, Metamorphs will exhibit freakish mutations, echoing not just the forms of their original [[Genestealer]] descendants, but those of the wider [[Tyranid]] race. As the [[Hive Fleet]] near the system infected by the cult, the shadow of the [[Hive Mind]] falls upon the infestation’s latest cycles. The weapon-limbs of first and second generation hybrids begin to change, displaying sickle-shaped talons the length of swords or pincers strong enough to crush rock. Whip-like ropes of sinew form at the wrist. Mouths are replaced with masses of tendrils, semi-psychic appendages that lick or burrow into their prey in order to siphon surface thoughts. Throats , and throats with fat, globulous globular glands full of bio-acid that can burn through metal in seconds. These myriad mutations become more and more varied as the cult makes its final preparations for war. Their exceptional ugliness is surpassed only by their lethality – the Hybrid Metamorphs are the most vicious of their kind, for they combine human intelligence with the raw alien power of Tyranid weapon-beasts.{{Fn|1}}
To the greater cult, the Metamorphs mutations are seen as blessings of a higher power. Hybrid Metamorphs are worshipped as living saints by the infected hosts that sire them. The lairs of these hybrids are strewn with grisly offerings – [[brood brother]]s hope that by pleasing these creatures, they appease the otherworldly powers that have brought them into being. In truth, they are created not by the [[Genestealer Patriarch|Patriarch]]'s will, but by the immortal sentience of the [[Hive Mind]].{{Fn|1}}
