Houndeye
Context
This creature is from the original, 1998/99 HλLF-LIFE video game. For more context you can refer to those two articles :
Background
- Base Of Operations: Xen.
- Size: About dog-sized.
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Powers and Abilities
Houndeyes are pack animals, and travel in groups of 3 to 10.
In DC Heroes RPG terms, they instinctively make use of the Team Attack maneuver. They will encircle an opponent (or small group) and use their Area-Effect Sonic Beam attack. They can effectively Multi-Attack and Team Attack simultaneously because of the Area Effect Advantage.
History
The Black Mesa complex is a private high-tech research installation (with strong ties to the U.S. government) located somewhere in the American Southwest. An accident in the Anomalous Materials Lab caused a dimensional breach into the world known as Xen.
Houndeyes came in shortly after the Headcrabs and roam the halls in packs.
Description
Picture a dog with its head chopped off and a sonic membrane grafted in its place. Now, imagine that it has only one centrally-located back leg and reptilian skin. Got it ? That’s a houndeye.
Personality
They’re pack animals. They may run if enough of the pack is destroyed or if they’re hurt ; however, they’ll come back a few seconds later and attack again.
DC Universe History
This would be a moderate-level threat to the Earth, probably a good challenge for Young Justice or a similarly-powered team. It might be a good solo challenge for Batman.
Game Stats — DC Heroes RPG
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Houndeye
| Dex: 04 | Str: 02 | Bod: 03 | Motivation: Nihilist |
| Int: 01 | Wil: 01 | Min: 01 | Occupation: Mindless Predator |
| Inf: 01 | Aur: 00 | Spi: 01 | Resources {or Wealth}: NA |
| Init: 008 | HP: 010 |
Powers:
Sealed Systems: 05, Shrinking: 03, Sonar: 03, Sonic Beam: 04, Sonic Immunity: 04
Bonuses and Limitations:
- Shrinking is Always On and reduces Strength and Weight (Houndeye OV against Physical Attacks is 7).
- Sonic Beam is No Range, but has Area Effect centered on the Houndeye.
Advantages:
Iron Nerves, Lightning Reflexes.
Drawbacks:
SPR: No Hands, Misc: Nonsentient.
Helper(s): Half-Life Official Strategy Guide.
Source of Character: Half-Life PC Action Game.