Sunworm
Sunworms,[1] or Sun Worms,[2] are creatures native to the desert Death World of Luther Macintyre IX[1] – although they can be found on other Desert Worlds throughout the galaxy, including Taros.[2]
A sunworm resembles a fat, large and oily maggot, without eyes or any other sensory organs. They have a rudimentary sense of touch, smell and hearing. They absorb what little food they need directly through their own skin, excreting waste materials in the same way. Sunworms have evolved in unique way to feed upon solar energy. Every day they assume a position partly in direct light, partly in shadows, making itself a living photo-electric cell[1] with its own biological battery.[2] During the night Sunworms use this energy to survive the darkest time.[1]
The danger of Sun Worms comes from the release of this accumulated energy to defend themselves, instinctively (and sporadically)[2] directing an energy discharge to any creature that may pose a threat to them.[1] Such a powerful charge is easily fatal to those too close.[2]
The question whether Sunworms could be domesticated to used as supply equipment, living quarters and life-support system remains open.[1]
Images
Sun Worm Miniatures[2]
Trivia
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- The Sun Worm appeared as an enemy in Talisman: Timescape (1988).[3]
See also
Sources
- 1: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, pg. 216
- 2: White Dwarf 316 (UK), pg. 71
- 3: Talisman: Timescape – Sun Worm
