Alterra HQ 4546b creature logs: Subnautica/ below zero

Ice Worm Leviathan/Cryoserpens glacialis (2#S)

Class: Leviathan:

Physical Characteristics:

Exoskeleton: The Ice Worm's body is covered in a thick, plated exoskeleton that provides protection and aids in burrowing through dense ice.

Super-Heated Horn: The most distinctive feature is its super-heated horn, which channels water into its inner structure where chemical reactions generate intense heat. This allows the Ice Worm to melt and tunnel through ice with ease.

Burrowing Ability: The combination of its exoskeleton and heated horn makes the Ice Worm an efficient burrower, capable of moving swiftly beneath the ice to ambush prey.

Sonic Vibration: The Ice Worm can produce low-frequency vibrations to disorient its prey, adding an extra layer of lethality to its hunting strategy.

Behavior:

Ambush Predator: Ice Worms are known for their surprise attack tactics. They remain hidden beneath the ice, waiting for unsuspecting prey to pass overhead before striking with lethal precision.

Territorial: These creatures are highly territorial and will aggressively defend their hunting grounds from intruders.

Solitary Hunters: Ice Worms typically hunt alone, increasing their stealth and efficiency. However, in rare instances, they may be observed in loosely organized groups during migration periods.

Internal heat: The Ice Worm has specialized organs that regulate its body temperature, allowing it to remain active even in the coldest conditions. This adaptation is critical for survival in its frigid habitat.

Biomes and Migration:

Preferred Biomes: Ice Worms favor deep dark ice regions with semi-flat surfaces, which facilitate their burrowing and ambush tactics. They thrive in environments where the ice is thick and undisturbed.

Migration Patterns: Ice Worms migrate between different biomes seasonally, seeking areas with optimal ice density and prey availability. During migration, they travel beneath the ice, using their burrowing abilities to move between habitats without exposing themselves to potential threats.

Weaknesses and Countermeasures:

Weaknesses:

Thermal Shock: Rapid temperature changes can disrupt the Ice Worm's thermal regulation, causing temporary disorientation.

Vibrational Sensitivity: While they use vibrations to hunt, Ice Worms are also sensitive to certain frequencies that can repel or disorient them.

Countermeasures:

Thermal Devices: Utilizing devices that create sudden bursts of heat or cold can deter an Ice Worm attack.

Vibrational Emitters: Deploying vibrational emitters set to specific frequencies can create a protective barrier against Ice Worms. 

Size: Specimen is measured to be 119 meters (390 feet)

Assessment: Extreme threat - avoid at all costs. If encountered, personnel should evacuate to the nearest Snowfox or reinforced habitat and wait for further instruction.