Ionic brakus

Ionic brakus is a Yavaun Critter unit in War Wind.

Background
Many of the lower life forms of Yavaun have proven valuable to us only after they are dead, giving up their remains for research or other purposes. Such is the nature of the creatures known as the Ionic Brakus, or as it is called, the eater of a machine's soul. In truth, the ion pulse that the beast generates is what brings powerful equipment and war engines to a grinding halt. No mechanised uipment can operate while within their field of influence, and either the beast must be destroyed or the machinery hauled away from the on pulses' range before it can become activated once again. The Brakus is easily recognisable due to its small size and tick-like appearance, and from the varying copper colours of its exoskeleton, usually a shiny brass-bronze in hue. Though extremely hard to destroy they are valuable ources of treasure, as their hard carapace can be utilised in various beneficial ways. Other than that the Empire would be far better off if these irritating menaces were dealt with swift finality. Theirs is a necessary dissolution.

These tough little beasts are a perpetual enigma on Yavaun. The outer shell of the Braki has a worn, metallic sheen, making it recognisable even in dense foliage. These creatures continually emit an ion pulse which cripples all nearby mechanised equipment. Affected vehicles and automated units stop dead in their tracks until they are dragged away or the Brakus is slain. No one is sure how this function benefits the Ionic Brakus, except possibly as a late evolutionary trait meant to deter the progress of mechanised units which would otherwise roll over the creature. Overlord forces are especially annoyed by the existence of the Brakus. It is not uncommon to see Obblinox Herdsman sweeping through forests in a line, using sticks to beat away the brush in search of Braki. When the Herdsmen find one, it can take three of them a good amount of time and effort before they finally club an Ionic Brakus to Death.