Trilopod

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==Summary==
The Trilopods are a species of power-absorbing alien creatures created by IDW that first appear in Godzilla: Rulers of Earth, and the very first IDW-original kaijuu species. In Godzilla: Rulers of Earth, they serve as the secondary antagonists, used as weapons by the Cryog emperor Karkaro in order to wipe the Earth of kaijuu and humans, making the planet the Cryogs’ new world after their old home world was destroyed by the space-faring King Ghidorah.
There are 2 variants of Trilopods: the smaller, quadrupedal larval stage (the Alpha) that attaches itself to a host and harnesses genetic material, and the larger bipedal creature (the Beta) which changes into the hybrid of the host kaijuu. 
The largest and most powerful of the Trilopods is the leader of the hive, Magita.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: Likely | Likely 
Key: Base Trilopods (Alpha and Beta) | Hybrid Forms 
Name: Trilopod
Origin: IDW Godzilla Series
Gender: Unknown. Presumably varies
Age: Varies
Classification: Power-Absorbing Alien Creatures
Powers and Abilities:
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Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Longevity, Large Size (Type 2; 100 meters), Extrasensory Perception (Can locate bio-signatures found in other worlds), Enhanced Senses, Additional Limbs, Stealth Mastery (Via ambush), Self-Sustenance (Types 1 and 2; Can survive in the pressure of the bottom of the ocean and without food for long periods of time), Radioactive Emissions, Natural Weaponry (Teeth and claws), Bio-Energy Absorption (Alpha), Chest Laser Cannons (Beta), Fusion between Alpha and Beta
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All previous abilities plus, Power Mimicry, Flight (Megaguirus, Varan, Rodan, Battra and SpaceGodzilla hybrids), Acrobatics (Gorosaurus hybrid), Telekinesis (SpaceGodzilla hybrid), Life Force Absorption, Air Manipulation (Titanosaurus and Rodan hybrids), Water Manipulation, Statistics Amplification, Regeneration (At least Low-Mid in combat Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Issue 11 ), Breath Attack, Fire Manipulation/Temperature Manipulation (Baragon hybrid), Martial Arts (Sanda and Gaira hybrids), Underwater Breathing (Type 2; Kamoebas hybrid) and Thread Manipulation (Kumonga hybrid)
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Attack Potency: Likely Large Planet level (Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Issue 23, including Godzilla himselfGodzilla: Rulers of Earth Issue 20. As their power absorption only allows the Trilopods to gain the abilities of the host kaiju but does not increase their physical strength, the base Trilopods, therefore, should be comparable to their hybrid forms. and Godzilla: Rulers of Earth 24) | Likely Large Planet level ( Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Issue 20) 
Speed: At least Subsonic travel speed, with Massively FTL+ Reactions and Combat Speed (Scaling from Godzilla) | At least Subsonic travel speed, with Massively FTL+ Reactions and Combat Speed 
Lifting Strength: Likely Class P (Should be comparable to their hybrid forms) | Class P (Could drag or carry Earth kaijuu including Godzilla) 
Striking Strength: Likely Large Planet level () | Likely Large Planet level () 
Durability: Likely Large Planet level (Most Earth kaiju can tear them to pieces with some effort) | Likely Large Planet level (Most Earth kaiju can tear them to pieces with some effort) 
Stamina: Superhuman (Can run and fight for long periods) | Superhuman (Can run and fight for long periods)
Range: Tens of Meters by sheer size, higher with laser chest cannons | Depends on the kaiju host 
Standard Equipment: Claws, tails
Intelligence: Animalistic
Weaknesses: They appear to have Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Issue 21 . Also shown to be less durable than their Earth kaiju counterparts (possibly glass cannons).
Notable Attacks/ Techniques:
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*Absorbing Bite: Alpha Trilopods use their serrated mouths and pedipalps to suckle on the blood and genetic components from an organic kaiju. Their backs inflate with the stored material then make preparations to fuse with the larger Beta Trilopod.
*Genetic Fusion: Climbing onto the back of a Beta Trilopod, the smaller Alpha sinks its pedipalps into the nape. Parasitic in nature, the Alpha’s tissue fuses with the Beta, and their appearance alters corresponding with the genetic donor. This process allows them to evolve into the Hybrid Trilopod and use the powers of whoever the Alpha siphoned from.
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*Energy Absorption: After fusing with an Alpha Trilopod, the morphology of the Beta changes depending on the genetic material sapped by the Alpha, though they keep key Trilopod characteristics and become a Hybrid Trilopod. This process also allows the individual Trilopods to adopt a wide range of powers and abilities, like Megaguirus’ super-vibrating speed or SpaceGodzilla’s cosmic powers.
*Absorbing Bite: Like their smaller counterparts, the Beta Trilopods have the potential to absorb genetic material through their pedipalps and serrated teeth. However, they cannot mutate or wield the host’s abilities to the same extent as when they fuse with the Alphas, relegated to either a select few powers or features.
:*Laser Chest Cannons: Trilopods can fire energy beams from the cannons on their chests.
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*Host Abilities: The fused Trilopods inherit all the same powers and traits as their kaiju host, utilizing abilities such as Gorosaurus’ Kangaroo Kick or Godzilla’s Atomic Ray. Not all are seen performing the techniques available to them. Some like the Anguirus and Battra-types could’ve possessed the Anguirus Ball and Prism Beams respectively, but simply never used them in battle.
*Absorbing Bite: While it can be surmised these powers remain in their evolved state, the Hybrid Trilopods never make use of their default absorbing bite abilities.
*Laser Chest Cannons: Much like their previous forms Trilopod Hybrids can shoot a Laser from their chest.
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==Gallery==
Trilopod Alpha by Jeff Zornow.jpg
==Notable Matchups==
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==References==
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