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|caption1=|location=[[The Unterzee]]|allegiance=|alias=|notable_members=|image2=|caption2=|relationships=}}<blockquote>''"We long hypothesised, from the still-glimmering corpse of this vast decapod, that it guised itself as a distant light, to lure its prey close. We discovered, eventually, that it simply pursues its prey across the zee with happy zeal. It evinces, also, a regrettable turn of speed."''<ref>{{Citation|https://www.failbettergames.com/news/a-sightseers-guide-to-sunless-sea-part-five|A Sightseer’s Guide to Sunless Sea, part five|Failbetter Games}}</ref></blockquote> | |caption1=|location=[[The Unterzee]]|allegiance=|alias=|notable_members=|image2=|caption2=|relationships=}}<blockquote>''"We long hypothesised, from the still-glimmering corpse of this vast decapod, that it guised itself as a distant light, to lure its prey close. We discovered, eventually, that it simply pursues its prey across the zee with happy zeal. It evinces, also, a regrettable turn of speed."''<ref>{{Citation|https://www.failbettergames.com/news/a-sightseers-guide-to-sunless-sea-part-five|A Sightseer’s Guide to Sunless Sea, part five|Failbetter Games}}</ref></blockquote> | ||
'''Angler Crabs''' are enormous decapods that roam the [[Unterzee]]. They have two glowing stalks on their pincers, like the lures of anglerfish, and | '''Angler Crabs''' are enormous decapods that roam the [[Unterzee]]. They have two glowing stalks on their pincers, like the lures of anglerfish, and luminescent blue blood.<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlesssea.miraheze.org/wiki/Angler_Crab#Death_of_an_Angler|Dissect it|Sunless Sea}} ''"Its blood is a curious blue: and the blood, too, is touched by luminescence."''</ref> They come in three known varieties: the reddish '''Western Angler Crab''', the blue '''Eastern Angler Crab''', and the '''Elder Angler Crab'''.<ref>{{Citation|https://sunlesssea.miraheze.org/wiki/Angler_Crab#Game_Data|Game Data|Sunless Sea}} ''"Western Angler Crab [...] Eastern Angler Crab [...] Elder Angler Crab"''</ref> | ||
Unlike anglerfish, Angler Crabs do not use their shining appendages to lure prey | Unlike anglerfish, Angler Crabs rely on speed and ferocity to hunt, and do not use their shining appendages to lure prey.<ref>{{Citation|https://www.failbettergames.com/news/a-sightseers-guide-to-sunless-sea-part-five|A Sightseer’s Guide to Sunless Sea, part five|Failbetter Games}} ''"We long hypothesised, [...] that it guised itself as a distant light, to lure its prey close. We discovered, [...] it simply pursues its prey across the zee with happy zeal. [...] a regrettable turn of speed."''</ref> Rather, their bioluminescence aids them in navigation, so focused bright light can stun them.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Use_your_hard-won_knowledge_of_monstrous_behaviour_to_predict_its_movements|Use your hard-won knowledge of monstrous behaviour to predict its movements|Fallen London}} ''"The Angler Crab navigates by means of its luminescent illiciae. Its tectonic scuttling may, [...] be arrested by means of a sufficient application of light. You order all torches, lanterns and reflectors [...] pointed directly at the enemy. [...] It is blinded – only for a few moments, [...]"''</ref> Angler Crabs consume treasures (and hapless victims) from the ships they attack, making them quite profitable to hunt;<ref>{{Citation|https://community.failbettergames.com/t/menace-rises-from-the-zee-giant-angler-crabs-return/21316|‘MENACE RISES FROM THE ZEE’: Giant Angler Crabs Return|Failbetter Games}} ''"There’s good hunting on the Angler Crab. Inside their bellies lurk all manner of discarded riches, swallowed up."''</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Strike_down_the_Angler_Crab|Strike down the Angler Crab|Fallen London}} ''"[...] within the soupy horror of its stomach, you find much of value. [...] You've gained 1 x Headless Skeleton"''</ref> however, their favored prey is actually the flightless albatross, not unlucky humans.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Memories_of_Mozart|Memories of Mozart|Fallen London|}} ''"Hitch a ride on an Angler Crab [...] You raise your voice in an ululating cry, the call of the flightless albatross, the crab's favoured prey."''</ref> Their shells can resist cannon fire and damage hulls,<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Ready_the_guns_and_fire_at_its_soft_spots|Ready the guns and fire at its soft spots|Fallen London}} ''"Shots hit the creature's carapace and lodge into it, doing little to deter the beast."''</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Outflank_the_(Zee-Beast)|Outflank the (Zee-Beast)|Fallen London}} ''"The plated carapace of the Angler Crab would dent your hull, if not put a hole in it."''</ref> but they have a weak point between the eyes:<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Ready_the_guns_and_fire_at_its_soft_spots|Ready the guns and fire at its soft spots|Fallen London}} ''"[...] one [...] shell strikes it right between the eyes, finding its soft centre. The creature topples over [...]"''</ref> striking this point with enough force can kill an Angler Crab instantly.<ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Reach_for_your_harpoon;_call_for_ramming_speed!|Reach for your harpoon; call for ramming speed!|Fallen London}} ''"The harpoon plunges into the tender place between its eyes. The crab's body goes instantly limp."''</ref> | ||
Occasionally, Angler Crabs migrate to their old spawning grounds and explode in population. These newly-spawned crabs can ravage the ecosystem, and their ferocity only grows worse as they compete over resources to survive.<ref>{{Citation|https://community.failbettergames.com/t/menace-rises-from-the-zee-giant-angler-crabs-return/21316|‘MENACE RISES FROM THE ZEE’: Giant Angler Crabs Return|Failbetter Games}} ''"Fearsome Angler Crabs, [...] are migrating once again to their ancestral spawning grounds. The Unterzee is achurn with the tectonic movement of the crabs."''</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Hunt_an_Angler_Crab|Hunt an Angler Crab|Fallen London}} ''"The Angler Crabs of the Unterzee [...] their spawning seasons are numerous. More crabs are produced in these [...] spawnings than their ecologies can sustain; the excess roam the Unterzee, desperate and murderous. The victors safeguard their habitats, triumphant and also murderous."''</ref> | Occasionally, Angler Crabs migrate to their old spawning grounds and explode in population. These newly-spawned crabs can ravage the ecosystem, and their ferocity only grows worse as they compete over resources to survive.<ref>{{Citation|https://community.failbettergames.com/t/menace-rises-from-the-zee-giant-angler-crabs-return/21316|‘MENACE RISES FROM THE ZEE’: Giant Angler Crabs Return|Failbetter Games}} ''"Fearsome Angler Crabs, [...] are migrating once again to their ancestral spawning grounds. The Unterzee is achurn with the tectonic movement of the crabs."''</ref><ref>{{Citation|https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Hunt_an_Angler_Crab|Hunt an Angler Crab|Fallen London}} ''"The Angler Crabs of the Unterzee [...] their spawning seasons are numerous. More crabs are produced in these [...] spawnings than their ecologies can sustain; the excess roam the Unterzee, desperate and murderous. The victors safeguard their habitats, triumphant and also murderous."''</ref> | ||
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"We long hypothesised, from the still-glimmering corpse of this vast decapod, that it guised itself as a distant light, to lure its prey close. We discovered, eventually, that it simply pursues its prey across the zee with happy zeal. It evinces, also, a regrettable turn of speed."[1]
Angler Crabs are enormous decapods that roam the Unterzee. They have two glowing stalks on their pincers, like the lures of anglerfish, and luminescent blue blood.[2] They come in three known varieties: the reddish Western Angler Crab, the blue Eastern Angler Crab, and the Elder Angler Crab.[3]
Unlike anglerfish, Angler Crabs rely on speed and ferocity to hunt, and do not use their shining appendages to lure prey.[4] Rather, their bioluminescence aids them in navigation, so focused bright light can stun them.[5] Angler Crabs consume treasures (and hapless victims) from the ships they attack, making them quite profitable to hunt;[6][7] however, their favored prey is actually the flightless albatross, not unlucky humans.[8] Their shells can resist cannon fire and damage hulls,[9][10] but they have a weak point between the eyes:[11] striking this point with enough force can kill an Angler Crab instantly.[12]
Occasionally, Angler Crabs migrate to their old spawning grounds and explode in population. These newly-spawned crabs can ravage the ecosystem, and their ferocity only grows worse as they compete over resources to survive.[13][14]
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A Western Angler Crab. -
A deceased Angler Crab. -
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An Elder Angler Crab.
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