Greetings, Platform Managers!
We hope you have been able to keep up to date with our recent communications surrounding the newly discovered Jungle Biome, as well as our further internal memo regarding the harsh terrain and weather conditions which have been uncovered by our research team studying these new planets. Of course, reading communications from Drill Core Inc. is mandatory, so we’re sure you have endeavored to stay up-to-date with these developments.
As with all new properties planets, the Jungle Biome does of course boast its own diverse range of creatures, some of which have regrettably failed to respect our mining contracts. Please make note of the following information to allow you to best oversee your operations.
New Enemies
Our research team has identified 9 new species of bugs which may attack your workers in the Jungle Biome; whilst they were unable to isolate all of the relevant species, they were able to disclose some useful information about some of these new enemies.
The first new species you’ll likely encounter on Jungle Planets is the Flesher; these tiny enemies aren’t particularly durable, but they are fast and can overwhelm your defences in vast numbers.
Another creature you’ll want to look out for is the Stealer, identifiable by their long legs, which they may utilize to steal workers from your Platform if given the opportunity, lifting them skyward, and letting gravity handle the rest.
You’ll also want to consider how some of these new enemies may impact your defenses: Rootbinders will release vines on to surrounding turrets, slowing them down; Ghosters will become invisible periodically, meaning turrets will not be able to target them.
Please note that many of these new species do spawn Fleshers upon their demise; whilst they do not typically appear to have high HP, these creatures are fast, and in high numbers may pose a threat to the Core’s integrity, so it is important to have your defences optimized.
Any damage to a Platform Manager’s Core will be liable for further action from Drill Core Inc..
New Boss
The Sporelord has been classified as the apex predator of the Jungle Biome. All Sporelords spawn smaller subspecies of the same type upon death, rapidly escalating battlefield conditions.
Researchers tell us this particular Boss has various subspecies of differing appearances and abilities; the Invisible Sporelord periodically becomes invisible, so that turrets cannot aim at it; the Explosion Sporelord explodes after death, slowing down surrounding turrets; the Sniper Sporelord is able to attack from a much greater range jeopardizing your Core and workers from further away; and the Horde Sporelord creates more subspecies after death.
Due to the unpredictable nature of Sporelord encounters, Platform Managers should exercise extreme caution and ensure that all defensive measures are optimized before engaging.
Despite the inconvenience of hostile wildlife, the Jungle Biome presents unparalleled opportunities for resource acquisition. With appropriate risk mitigation strategies, these obstacles can be converted into manageable operational challenges. We look forward to seeing the results of your expeditions when the Jungle Planets become available next week. Ensure all equipment is optimized, and be ready to report findings to company leadership upon deployment.
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Best regards and good luck,
The Drill Core Inc. Board of Directors