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Error Code: RTRPLZ2026.
Most insects with bright colors like this use them to signal that they're poisonous, but this species is mostly seen in systems closer to the galactic core, run by a mechanical empire which need not eat. Perhaps this pattern brings back some sort of deep-rooted fear in such an empire. It seems to be fairly effective; the planets that this species has spread to seem far less affected by those mechanical individuals, despite being in systems that belong to them.</description><tags>arthropolooza2026</tags></asset><asset><id>501123088337</id><name>Mantis Shrimp</name><thumb>http://www.spore.com/static/thumb/501/123/088/501123088337.png</thumb><image>http://www.spore.com/static/image/501/123/088/501123088337_lrg.png</image><author>albissen</author><created>2026-04-13 12:55:05.257</created><rating>5.7446804</rating><type>CREATURE</type><subtype>0x9ea3031a</subtype><parent>501123088321</parent><description>(Odontodactylus scyllarus)</description><tags>arthropolooza2026</tags></asset><asset><id>501122866086</id><name>Junitron</name><thumb>http://www.spore.com/static/thumb/501/122/866/501122866086.png</thumb><image>http://www.spore.com/static/image/501/122/866/501122866086_lrg.png</image><author>Benjami</author><created>2026-03-23 23:09:12.664</created><rating>6.617646</rating><type>CREATURE</type><subtype>0x65672ade</subtype><parent>NULL</parent><description>There comes a day in every parent's life when your junior grows out of their weak flesh and replaces it with the cold embrace of metal. They transcend mortality so fast.</description><tags>junior2026</tags></asset><asset><id>501122845956</id><name>Junipede</name><thumb>http://www.spore.com/static/thumb/501/122/845/501122845956.png</thumb><image>http://www.spore.com/static/image/501/122/845/501122845956_lrg.png</image><author>blanksword</author><created>2026-03-22 06:05:30.738</created><rating>4.1071434</rating><type>CREATURE</type><subtype>0x9ea3031a</subtype><parent>NULL</parent><description>A small creature that is said to be a descendant of the ancient Junior species. It is covered in protective plating and can curl into a ball when threatened. Despite looking rather cute, it still has a painful bite.</description><tags>bug, carnivore, junior2026</tags></asset><asset><id>501122841882</id><name>Junior n' Playpals</name><thumb>http://www.spore.com/static/thumb/501/122/841/501122841882.png</thumb><image>http://www.spore.com/static/image/501/122/841/501122841882_lrg.png</image><author>Aigenix</author><created>2026-03-21 22:58:06.049</created><rating>2.142857</rating><type>CREATURE</type><subtype>0x9ea3031a</subtype><parent>NULL</parent><description>Junior's advantage has always been hunting in swarms. After surfacing onto land, Junior evolved apendages to look like more pack members to intimidate bigger foes.</description><tags>contest, junior2026, maxis evolution</tags></asset></assets>