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The goal of many changelings is to absorb 5-7 DNA strains, for some unknown and alien reason. To do this, it must take ANY human, living or dead (even thrown away bodies from cloning), and acquire their DNA. You can only have a maximum of 5 DNA strands at a time, and must transform to obtain more. | The goal of many changelings is to absorb 5-7 DNA strains, for some unknown and alien reason. To do this, it must take ANY human, living or dead (even thrown away bodies from cloning), and acquire their DNA. You can only have a maximum of 5 DNA strands at a time, and must transform to obtain more. | ||
DNA can be acquired in | DNA can be acquired in one way: | ||
*'''Absorbing''' the victim, which results in a gruesome husk. | |||
*'''Absorbing''' the victim, which results in a gruesome husk | |||
Acquiring DNA via absorbing requires a grab, and a little bit of time as it stabs the victim with its appendage till it has all of the DNA drained. You need a good grip to absorb victims properly, and choking them has the added benefit of subduing your target as well. A choke hold can be attained by grabbing someone repeatedly until you're holding them by the neck, then double-clicking the KILL button that appears in your active hand in your HUD so that it is flashing red. | Acquiring DNA via absorbing requires a grab, and a little bit of time as it stabs the victim with its appendage till it has all of the DNA drained. You need a good grip to absorb victims properly, and choking them has the added benefit of subduing your target as well. A choke hold can be attained by grabbing someone repeatedly until you're holding them by the neck, then double-clicking the KILL button that appears in your active hand in your HUD so that it is flashing red. | ||
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:'''1. Absorb 5-7 DNA stands:''' You just need to get DNA, easiest way is to mute sting and then armblade random people in maint/near maint and then absorb them. | :'''1. Absorb 5-7 DNA stands:''' You just need to get DNA, easiest way is to mute sting and then armblade random people in maint/near maint and then absorb them. | ||
:'''1a. Extract more compatible genomes than any other Changeling.:''' Pretty self-explanatory, you can either | :'''1a. Extract more compatible genomes than any other Changeling.:''' Pretty self-explanatory, you can either absorb a lot of people or kill the other poor sap who gets this objective. | ||
:'''2. Assassinate/Maroon a person:''' Kill some unlucky crewmember. This can be fulfilled via normal means or through some of your various abilities. | :'''2. Assassinate/Maroon a person:''' Kill some unlucky crewmember. This can be fulfilled via normal means or through some of your various abilities. | ||
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====Spread Infestation==== | ====Spread Infestation==== | ||
Two spiderlings crawl out of the changeling's mouth, eventually growing into deadly beasts. They will attack the changeling as well, if they see it. IMPORTANT: You need at least 3 DNA absorptions | Two spiderlings crawl out of the changeling's mouth, eventually growing into deadly beasts. They will attack the changeling as well, if they see it. IMPORTANT: You need at least 3 DNA absorptions to unlock this late-game ability. | ||
Costs 1 evolution point and uses 45 chemicals. | Costs 1 evolution point and uses 45 chemicals. | ||