Sand Worm

The Sand Worm is one of the few enemies on Halcyonix-C and the first boss, which the player will encounter in the beginning of the game. The Sand Worm is a massive creature that dwells around its crater. This creature are known for its incredible size and its ability to burrow through sand with ease, making it a formidable opponent for anyone who encounters him. The Sand Worm is the primary enemy the player encounters during their first mission. The mission is to eliminate the Sand Worm by using a turret, which is located on the outskirts of the crater.

## Appearance

The Sand Worm's body is characterized by its cylindrical shape, tapering tail, and wide head dominated by a massive mouth out of 7 jaws full of sharp teeth. Its skin is covered in tough, scaly armor that provides protection from the harsh desert environment. The Sand Worm's segmented body is lined with muscular ridges that contract and relax in a wave-like pattern, allowing it to push itself up and down through the sand. In terms of coloration, the Sand Worm is typically a mottled brown or slightly orange, with small patches of lighter or darker scales that help break up its outline and make it more difficult to spot from a distance.

The Sand Worm can be encountered in the Rotting Crater,which spawns a few hundred meters away from the Spawn.

## Behavior

The Sand Worm is known to be highly aggressive and will attack anything that gets too close to its territory. It is capable of inflicting severe damage with its massive jaws, which are powerful enough to crush boulders and metal. Its body is covered in hard scales, which make them almost impossible to harm with conventional weapons.

In order to defeat the Sand Worm, players must resconstruct the giant Turret Building to attack the Worm. When controlling the turret, the player needs to attack its vulnerable spots. These vulnerable spots are located on the Sand Worm's underside and are glowing in a slight orange. Once these spots are hit, the Sand Worm lay powerless on the ground, giving players a chance to call the Reacher of Tomorrow to finish it off.

## Abilities

1. Burrowing Charge: The Sand Worm burrows underground and charges towards the player, erupting from the sand with a powerful burst to deliver a devastating strike. This attack are difficult to dodge but leave the Sand Worm's spots vulnerable if the player is quick enough to react.
2. Sand Blast: The Sand Worm uses its powerful jaws to scoop up sand from the desert floor and blasts it towards the player, obscuring their vision and causing damage if the sand hits them. This attack is used to create a moment of chaos and disorientation for the player, allowing the Sand Worm to strike while they're distracted.
3. Tail Swipe: The Sand Worm uses its long, muscular tail to swipe at the player, dealing significant damage if it connects. This attack gets used to punish players who get too close to the Sand Worm and force them to keep their distance, making it more difficult to hit the vulnerable spots on the Sand Worm's body.

## Lore

The Sand Worm is a highly adaptable creatures and is able to survive in harsh environments. It has evolved to be able to store water in its bodies for extended periods of time, allowing it to survive in the dry desert climate of Halcyonix-C.