Snark
(Half-Life)
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: Slightly smaller than a headcrab.
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Powers and Abilities
Snarks live in hives. When exposed to the air, they run frantically about slicing up anything they can find with their razor-sharp teeth.
Then they explode.
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.
It is unknown where the snark hives come from, but there are several scattered around the base. Each holds 3-6 snarks.
Additionally, there are specially-prepared snark hive weapons. Snarks can be pulled from these special hives one at a time and thrown at an enemy. They will attack the first creature they encounter.
Description
They look like large ticks. No, really.
Personality
None.
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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Snark
| Dex: 06 | Str: 01 | Bod: 01 | Motivation: Nihilist |
| Int: 01 | Wil: 01 | Min: 01 | Occupation: Mindless Predator |
| Inf: 01 | Aur: 00 | Spi: 01 | Resources {or Wealth}: NA |
| Init: 010 | HP: 000 |
Powers:
Bomb: 03, Claws: 03, Jumping: 01, Running: 03, Sealed Systems: 05, Shrinking: 06
Bonuses and Limitations:
- Bomb automatically activates 15 seconds (2 APs) after Snark is exposed to air.
- Use of Bomb kills and destroys the Snark.
- Shrinking is Always On and reduces STR and weight (Snark OV against Physical Attacks is 12).
- Running takes into account effects of Shrinking.
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.