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Description[ | ]
The Barnacle Hive is a type of Civilization that is found at the end of the Infected Depths. Barnacle People populate the Barnacle Hive and, rarely, you will be able to recruit a Barnacle Assistant.
It was an enormous underwater laboratory, its once metallic walls now the substrate of the ever growing, unnatural barnacles that seemingly twist the very structure they develop upon. Along its weathered hallways, countless doors extend amongst the walls, forever closed shut by the barnacles that infest them. Inside, the Barnacle People roam amongst the broken machinery and unfinished experiments, slowly being driven to insanity by the very devilish corruption they created and that overtook them, waiting for the last remnants of their humanity to inevitably fade from their grasp.
Lore[ | ]
The Barnacle Hive used to be a secret underwater laboratory. Its experiments, however, backfired greatly, and the barnacles spreaded quickly, overruning the laboratory and its occupants, and later the entire biome, ultimately creating the Infected Depths.
It is unknown what was the purpose of their experiments.
Barnacle People[ | ]
The Barnacle People are the dwellers of the Barnacle Hive.
Description[ | ]
The Barnacle People are infected scientists that have been overrun by the Barnacle Infection. Horribly desfigured and only retaining a humanoid shape and their broken glasses, they roam the Barnacle Hive, their former work place, until they lose the little remaining sanity they have. The Barnacle Infection, however, seems to affect humans differently based on their gender, with the females being incredibly distorted, looking almost spider-like in appearance. It is suggested the Barnacle Infection mutates females in an increased rate, explaining their horrible deformation, even when compared to the other infected scientists.
Behavior[ | ]
When they first see a player, they will wave at them with their broken chemistry kits. They will stand in their positions and if a player interacts with them, they will talk with the player using their new language, which can be translated by the Translation Book. If they are attacked or robbed, they will chase the players and attack them with their broken chemistry kits, and may invade the submarine if you try to escape. They are capable of destroying doors, meaning even your own ship will not be safe if you decide to attack them.
Tactics[ | ]
The Dynamite is the best item to use if you want to kill the Barnacle People and steal their goods. If no dynamite is available, large crews with healing items may be able to tank their damage and kill them. Additionally, like all enemies in the Infected Depths, the purple potion from the Chemistry Kit harms them, because it heals Afflictions and Barnacle People have literally been consumed by the Barnacle Infection.
Dialogue[ | ]
- Good morning, friends!
- Did you know that all barnacle clams have a fresh supply of love?
- Truly!
- Are you accusing me of lying?
- What we would gain from you amassing barnacles?
- Err... Other than another mind for the hive...
- And perhaps another friendly face...
- You DEFINITELY should check out the barnacle clams.
Barnacle Doctor[ | ]
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The Barnacle Doctor is the Doctor of the Barnacle Hive.
Description[ | ]
The Barnacle Doctor is an infected doctor that has been overrun by the Barnacle Infection. Horribly disfigured and only retaining a humanoid shape, his broken glasses and his surgical mask, he roams the Barnacle Hive, his former work place, waiting for the barnacle infection to finish taking over its body and mind, as it has done to those who were once his coworkers. The Doctor, unlike his friends, was capable of maintaining his sanity, and will secretly help anyone that visits the Barnacle Hive, but should the Barnacle Hive and its inhabitants find themselves in danger, the barnacle infection will finally seize control over the doctor's mind, completing his transformation. Although he is willing to help others, it's suggested that he had a very dark past, having participated in the nefarious experiments undertaken by the scientists, and may have been the one responsible for the horrible procedures done to the Barnacle Assistant.
Behavior[ | ]
He will stand in his position and if a player interacts with him, he will talk with the player using his new language, which can be translated by the Translation Book, and will instantly heal the player, restoring their health and curing any Afflictions. If he or his brethren are attacked or robbed, they will chase the players and attack them with their broken chemistry kits, and may invade the submarine if you try to escape. They are capable of destroying doors, meaning even your own ship will not be safe if you decide to attack them.
Tactics[ | ]
The Dynamite is the best item to use if you want to kill the Barnacle People and steal their goods. If no dynamite is available, large crews with healing items may be able to tank their damage and kill them. The Barnacle People cannot swim, getting on a ladder and shooting them is the safest way of disposing of them. Additionally, like all enemies in the Infected Depths, the purple potion from the Chemistry Kit harms them, because it heals Afflictions and Barnacle People have literally been consumed by the Barnacle Infection.
Dialogue[ | ]
- Psst! I may have a...cure for your ills.
- It's no use to me, I'm nearly gone already.
Barnacle Assistant[ | ]
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The Barnacle Assistant is a recruitable NPC rarely found in the Barnacle hive.
Description[ | ]
The Barnacle Assitants are infected lab assistants whose bodies have been overrun by the Barnacle Infection. Horribly disfigured and only retaining a humanoid shape, a glass eye and their work ethic, they patiently wait for new people that want assistance so they can continue to fulfill their purpose. Weirdly, their brains are contained inside a jar, suggesting they were victims of the former scientists' experiments, and possibly explaining their incessant will to serve and assist, even after being turned into horrendous barnacle-filled creatures.
Behavior[ | ]
Once recruited, they will join the crew with a pipe wrench and will be able to do many tasks, such as repairing breaches, attacking invading enemies or enemies inside caves or using the Submarine's Turret. Similarly to Crew Bots, they can be instructed through the use of the Command Wheel to order them to do specific tasks.
Trivia[ | ]
- Many Relics were created in the Barnacle Hive, when it was a laboratory. They hint at the Lore of the biome.
| Description | Infected Depths | |
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| Enemies | Roaming Enemies | Barnacle Biter • Barnacle Maw • Barnacle Grabber |
| Cave Enemies | Barnacle Spider • Barnacle Snail • Barnacle Clam • Barnacle Hatcher | |
| Submarine Interior Enemies | Barnacle Spider • Fungi (Awakened Mode only) | |
| Boss | The Hive | |
| Obstacles | Seaweeds • Barnacle Mine • Barnacle Harvester | |
| Civilization | Hub | Barnacle Hive |
| Dwellers | Barnacle People • Barnacle Doctor | |
| Recruit | Barnacle Assistant | |
| Related Affliction(s) | Drowning | Barnacle Infection |