Native to Alpha Prime, Scarabs are aggressive, crustacean-like creatures which spend the majority of their lives burrowed deep underground. It is down here that they survive off of a diet of nutrients which are filtered out of the dirt. However, despite this seemingly docile diet, Scarabs, also referred to as Terror Claws or Rage Claws, are one of the most aggressive species of life in New Eden – when they are seen above the surface, that is.
In time the cause of the Scarab attacks became clear; it was the mining. Scarabs possess a hypersensitivity to geological activity, allowing them to feel each shift of the planet’s tectonic plates. It’s believed that the heavy vibrations from the drilling drove the Scarabs into a frenzy, amplifying their already aggressive tendencies and driving them to defend themselves. This also explains why Scarabs never attacked a residential settlement or, for that matter, why they were almost never seen above ground outside of an attack.
With the increased utilization of mining and extraction tools to gather resources for the continued war against the Chosen, the Scarabs of Earth are in a constant frenzy and remain an ever-present threat. It’s highly advised, when using a Scan Hammer or calling down a Thumper, to remain on high alert for these dangerous beasts.
