Unreviewed Broodmongers

[Delsin Shaw]

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Intent: To create a Sithspawn that can harvest biomass, Force energies, and even living Force-sensitives to produce more Sithspawn in real time, as well as heal existing Sithspawn and Sith Alchemists in combat. Designed as a heavy support and battlefield fabrication organism for Sithspawn armies.
• Image Credit: Artstation
• Canon: N/A
• Permissions: N/A
• Links:
  
  • Starweird
  • Leviathan
  • Tuk'Ata
  • Drengir

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Name: Broodmonger
• Designation: Semi-Sentient
• Origins: Delsin Shaw, Ession, Alchemy Facility, Nyx Geneaova
• Average Lifespan: Average Lifespan of a hundred Years.
• Estimated Population: Semi-Unique (bred in small numbers for specialized units)
• Description: The Broodmonger is a towering, alien silhouette that drifts across the battlefield like a phantom of war, its emaciated, bone-white skull jutting forward beneath a pair of long, blackened horns that curve upward like the fingers of a clawed hand reaching for the sky. Its head is narrow, its jaw split by jagged fangs that are less teeth and more shards of alchemical chitin, glistening faintly in the light. Twin eyes, sunken deep in angular sockets, burn with a cold, gold-green luminescence that pierces smoke and shadow alike. The gaze of something that does not see in flesh and blood, but in life force and weakness.
  Its body is unnaturally elongated, each limb stretched thin like a marionette's, wrapped in plates of charred, organic armor that flow seamlessly into the exposed sinew beneath. Blackened chitin is streaked with veins of dull gold, each line pulsing faintly as the creature siphons the Force from its prey, sending that stolen vitality coursing toward the vast organ mounted upon its back. This organ, the gestation sac, is an obscene, bulbous mound of pale, translucent flesh that swells and contracts with a slow, nauseating rhythm. Inside, dark silhouettes writhe and shift in viscous fluid, the embryonic forms of Sithspawn in various stages of development, their half-formed claws pressing outward against the membrane.
  
  Where feet should be, the Broodmonger's legs taper into clawed, vestigial points that never touch the ground. Instead, it floats in a slow, deliberate drift, its movements eerily smooth, as though waterborne in a current only it can sense. There is no sound of breathing, no rise and fall of a chest. Only the faint, wet squelch of shifting biomass within the sac and the occasional low, resonant hum that rattles the air like a distant, predatory growl.
  
  When the Broodmonger draws near, the air feels heavier, charged with the faint static of a gathering storm. Shadows seem deeper in its presence, and even seasoned soldiers report the prickling sensation of being watched from inside their own minds. The closer it floats, the more pronounced the disorientation becomes, a creeping dizziness, a dull ache in the bones, and an instinctive tightening in the chest, as if the body itself is recoiling from a predator it cannot see in full. The ground beneath it darkens, not from shadow but from the subtle drain of life it leeches from everything within its radius. In battle, the sight of a Broodmonger gliding through carnage is as much a psychological weapon as it is a logistical advantage. Corpses rise from the dirt, not to walk again, but to be pulled toward it in jerking, unnatural movements, drawn in by invisible threads of Force power. Its talons pierce flesh and bone alike, liquefying what remains into a black-gold slurry that is greedily drawn up into its frame before disappearing into the sac. Moments later, that same sac convulses, birthing some new monstrosity that lands wet and shrieking onto the battlefield, already hungry for slaughter.
  
  To the enemy, the Broodmonger's presence is the death of hope. A signal that every life lost only swells the Sith's ranks. To the Sithspawn and Sith Alchemists it serves, it is the mother-beast, the harvester, the one who turns defeat into an unending wave of dark-side rebirth.

PHYSICAL INFORMATION

• Breathes: Does Not Breathe, sustains itself entirely off absorbed biomass and Force energy
• Average Height of Adults: 2.5 Meters
• Average Length of Adults: N/A
• Skin color: Blackened chitin with gold-tinted seams
• Hair color: None
• Distinctions: Large gestation sac for biomass storage and creation of new Sithspawn. Permanently levitating movement (inspired by Starweird physiology). Skeletal, horned visage with Force-reactive eyes.
• Races: N/A
• Force Sensitivity: Yes, All are Sensitive to the Force as Sith Spawn.

Strengths:

• Endless Sustainment - The Broodmonger's core function is built on an extraordinarily efficient closed-loop metabolic cycle that recycles battlefield biomass and harvested Force energy into functional resources. Unlike war beasts that tire or deplete their energy reserves, the Broodmonger is effectively inexhaustible as long as organic matter and Force-rich prey are present. This means that in prolonged sieges or drawn-out engagements, its presence allows Sithspawn forces to replenish losses in real time while enemy numbers dwindle, creating a devastating war of attrition that heavily favors the Sith.
• Force Link Relay - The Broodmonger's semi-sentient mind contains a specialized telepathic relay organ. A hybrid of Sithspawn neural grafts and Starweird-derived psychic nodes, that enables it to act as a living communication hub. This allows Sith Alchemists to project direct mental commands to other Sithspawn within a limited radius, bypassing the chaos and noise of a battlefield. Orders are transmitted almost instantly, allowing for precise coordination of complex maneuvers such as flank collapses, ambushes, or defensive holds without the need for audible cues that could alert the enemy.
• Non-Terrestrial Locomotion - Derived from incorporeal movement adaptations inspired by the Starweird, the Broodmonger floats a consistent meter above the ground, ignoring difficult terrain, elevation, or environmental hazards. It can drift over trenches, rubble, mud, shallow water, or broken urban landscapes without hindrance, allowing it to maintain optimal positioning on the battlefield and remain close to biomass-rich zones. This ability makes it invaluable in siege and urban warfare, where most ground forces are slowed or funneled into choke points.
• Corpse Assimilation Efficiency - The Broodmonger is equipped with both physical harvesting talons and Force-assisted tendrils capable of pulling multiple corpses into its harvesting range simultaneously. Through a combination of telekinetic manipulation and alchemically enhanced musculature, it can strip and process several cadavers at once, rapidly converting the battlefield's dead into Caecorum Vitae for healing or spawning. This allows it to keep up with the fast pace of battle without needing to pause between harvests.
• Gestation Adaptability - Within the Broodmonger's dorsal sac, genetic templates for dozens of Sithspawn archetypes are stored in dormant form. By altering the biochemical environment in the sac such as, pH levels, temperature, nutrient ratios, and Force energy infusion patterns. The creature can subtly modify the traits of its offspring to better suit battlefield conditions. For example, in frigid environments, it can thicken the hide of newly spawned creatures, while in swamp terrain it may enhance limb flexibility for better mobility. While these adaptations are minor compared to the work of a dedicated Sith Alchemist, they allow the Broodmonger to optimize its output on the fly without leaving the front line.
• Force Satiation Immunity - The Broodmonger does not require rest, sleep, or conventional sustenance so long as it has access to Force-rich energy sources. Its Force-draining capacity not only sustains its life functions but also powers its locomotion, spawning cycle, and healing ichor production. This means it can operate for days or even weeks on end during extended campaigns, remaining as dangerous and productive at the end of a siege as it was at the start. This endurance makes it particularly suited for large-scale Sithspawn offensives with minimal logistical support.

Weaknesses:

• Gestation Sac Vulnerability - The Broodmonger's dorsal sac is both its spawning chamber and its primary metabolic organ. It is thinly armored to allow for rapid expansion and contraction during the birthing cycle, making it extremely susceptible to damage. A precise strike, piercing weapon, or concentrated energy blast can rupture the sac, causing massive hemorrhaging of biomass and immediate systemic collapse. This makes the Broodmonger an obvious high-priority target for enemy forces.
• Slow Spawning Time - Despite its battlefield advantages, the Broodmonger cannot instantly produce fully grown Sithspawn. Even with accelerated gestation, creating a combat-ready organism can take several minutes depending on the complexity of the creature's physiology. In fast-moving engagements where the tide of battle shifts in seconds, this limitation can prevent the Broodmonger from having a meaningful impact unless it has been harvesting for some time beforehand.
• Low Direct Offense - The Broodmonger is not built for front-line melee combat. Its talons and claws are designed for biomass extraction rather than killing efficiency, and while it can defend itself with moderate strength, it lacks the raw speed, durability, or striking power of dedicated Sithspawn predators like Tuk'ata or Terentateks. Without an escort, it can be overwhelmed by coordinated enemy assaults.
• Force Light Susceptibility - Like most Sithspawn, the Broodmonger is a construct of the dark side, and Force Light or similar purification powers cause extreme cellular degradation in its alchemically engineered tissues. Exposure to concentrated Force Light can cripple its Force-draining capacity, rupture the Force-reactive channels within its body, and cause the biomass within its sac to spoil instantly. This makes it especially vulnerable to Jedi or other Light-side specialists.
• Alchemist Dependency - Although it can slightly modify its genetic templates for offspring, the Broodmonger cannot design entirely new creatures on its own. To create original Sithspawn breeds, it must be supplied with templates and genetic patterns encoded by a Sith Alchemist. This reliance means that outside of a prepared deployment, its spawning options are limited to preexisting stock.
• Limited Range Healing - The healing ichor the Broodmonger produces must be applied directly to a wound or injury to be effective. This physical application requires proximity to the patient, meaning it must maneuver dangerously close to allies under fire to deliver aid. In chaotic battle conditions, this can expose the Broodmonger to sniper fire or ambush.
• Hive Mentality Instincts - The Broodmonger is bred with an instinctive subservience to Sith Alchemists and certain commanding Sithspawn. While it can function independently for basic tasks, complex or strategic decisions rely on telepathic direction. If its primary controller is incapacitated or severed from its psychic link, the Broodmonger can become indecisive or revert to basic harvesting behavior, greatly reducing its effectiveness in the heat of battle.

CULTURE

• Diet: Biomass and life energy. Tt feeds on organic tissue, draining Force energy directly from living beings and corpses.
• Communication: Communicates via low, subharmonic telepathy and body language. Often relays commands from Sith Alchemists directly to other Sithspawn.
• Technology level: None. Entirely organic, reliant on Sith Alchemists for strategic deployment.
• Religion/Beliefs: No religion, but genetically imprinted loyalty to Sith Alchemists and their creator.
• General behavior: Broodmongers act as mobile brood chambers and battlefield medics for Sithspawn forces. They float above terrain, moving unnervingly smoothly through smoke, fire, and rubble. In combat, they prioritize collecting the biomass of fallen enemies and allies alike, channeling it into their gestation sac to spawn new creatures or repair existing ones. Outside of battle, they are often stationed at Sith Alchemy hubs, churning out Sithspawn under direct supervision.

HISTORICAL INFORMATION
The Broodmonger was conceived during a period of rapid Sithspawn militarization under Delsin Shaw's biotech division of Nyx Geneaova. While Sithspawn armies were traditionally composed of autonomous predators or warbeasts, Shaw recognized a glaring inefficiency: battlefield attrition. Sithspawn forces could not be replenished mid-battle without external intervention from Alchemists, and injured specimens were often abandoned as irreparable.

Delsin Shaw's decision to create the Broodmonger was born from both strategic foresight and an almost obsessive fixation on solving one of the greatest logistical weaknesses of Sithspawn warfare. Sustainability in the field. Sithspawn armies, for all their ferocity, shared an inherent flaw: once a creature was destroyed, it was gone forever unless an Alchemist could return to a secure facility, harvest materials, and conduct lengthy rituals or grafting processes. This created a bottleneck in campaigns, especially those conducted far from the industrial centers of the Sith, where resupply was impossible and every casualty eroded the momentum of the offensive. Delsin, operating under the banner of Nyx Geneaova, envisioned a way to make the battlefield itself the factory, turning every drop of blood spilled into fresh soldiers. The Broodmonger was his answer. A mobile, autonomous Sith Alchemical organism capable of converting carnage directly into reinforcements, collapsing the traditional gap between destruction and replenishment.

Drawing from the incorporeal traits of the Starweird, the Force-draining power of the Leviathan, and the biomass-processing traits of the Drengir, Shaw crafted a singular organism capable of sustaining an entire front line. The Broodmonger would float across battlefields, harvesting biomass from the dead and siphoning the Force from survivors, storing it in its massive dorsal sac. This reservoir allowed it to "birth" new Sithspawn on-site or regenerate damaged ones, essentially turning every battle into a spawning ground for Sith assets. Initially, prototypes suffered from catastrophic metabolic collapse when gestation sacs were damaged. Later refinements improved structural reinforcement but could not eliminate the weakness entirely. Making them prime targets for enemy fire. Regardless, the tactical advantage they brought to Sithspawn-heavy campaigns cemented their place in Nyx Geneaova's elite roster. In modern Sith war doctrine, Broodmongers are deployed sparingly, usually under escort, ensuring their precious role as battlefield fabricators and sustainment units is not squandered. To the enemy, their arrival means the battle has just become a war of attrition they cannot win.

The Broodmonger's internal biology is an intricate fusion of Sith alchemy, parasitic xenofauna traits, and heavily altered Force-reactive tissues, purpose-built to process both biomass and Force energy into a manipulable, living medium for healing, creation, and augmentation. When the creature engages a target, whether dead or alive , its talons pierce flesh, allowing a suite of alchemically enhanced microciliary tendrils to invade the tissue and begin rapid enzymatic liquefaction. This process is assisted by symbiotic organelles that break down protein, fat, and bone into a nutrient slurry while filtering out toxins, disease, and nonviable materials. Simultaneously, Force-sensitive neural nodes embedded throughout the Broodmonger's arms and skull-like head flare to life, latching onto the victim's life force and siphoning their residual Force essence directly into the creature's metaphysiological core. This Force essence is not simply stored. It is woven into the nutrient slurry at the cellular level by an organ known as the Sangophage Loom, a hybrid structure of alchemical muscle fiber, crystalline matrices, and Leviathan-derived neural clusters. Within this Loom, the biomass is "infused" with the metaphysical properties of the Force, producing a semi-living, highly malleable bio-fluid known to Sith Alchemists as Caecorum Vitae ("Blind Life").

This Caecorum Vitae is then shunted into the Broodmonger's massive dorsal gestation sac. A living vat lined with thousands of Force-reactive myomers that knead, shape, and restructure the raw fluid according to instinctive genetic templates or to external alchemical commands received via telepathic link. The sac can push this resource down one of three metabolic pathways.

Restorative Secretion is when the Vitae is exuded as a viscous, glowing ichor that can be applied to wounded Sithspawn or Alchemists, knitting flesh and restoring vitality by reinfusing the body with both organic matter and borrowed Force energy. With the application of a Spawning Protocol, where this same slurry of Vitae is condensed and sculpted into embryonic or fully formed Sithspawn, gestated in accelerated time until they emerge from the sac's birthing folds ready for combat. Finally the application of an Alchemical Catalyst allows Vitae that is partially refined into a dense, force-saturated resin that can be extracted and handed to Sith Alchemists as a "raw material," bypassing the need for live sacrifices in the initial stages of certain Sithspawn creation rituals.

Through this closed-loop conversion process, the Broodmonger becomes a mobile flesh refinery. One that transforms the carnage of war directly into the raw power of the dark side, sustaining the Sith war machine and giving Alchemists the ability to wage endless campaigns without returning to their laboratories. The more death and Force-rich prey it consumes, the faster its production cycle becomes, turning prolonged battles into exponentially growing tides of abominations.

To Delsin Shaw, the Broodmonger was more than a new Sithspawn. It was a shift in the very nature of biological warfare. It blurred the line between supply line and frontline, between battlefield asset and production facility. In his mind, the creature was a technological leap akin to the first war droid factories of the Separatist era, but far more insidious, because it was alive, adaptive, and tied directly to the will of the Sith. No longer would Sithspawn armies be static waves of beasts to be whittled down; with Broodmongers in their ranks, every loss could be recycled, every victory multiplied, and every battlefield transformed into a breeding ground for the Dark Side's creations. In this way, Delsin saw not just a tool for war, but a self-propagating weapon ecosystem. One that, if left unchecked, could render entire campaigns into unending nightmares for any who dared oppose the Sith.