Scorpios rex

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***Scorpios rex*** is a genetically modified species of dinosaur in *Jurassic World Evolution 2*. The *Scorpios rex* was a hybrid dinosaur frozen and held captive in InGen’s secret tunnels until it escaped. It is also the central antagonist of Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous Season 3. There are two known individuals: the first one created by Henry Wu, with the second one being asexually reproduced by the original.

In *Evolution 2*, the *Scorpios rex* is included in the *Camp Cretaceous Dinosaur Pack*.

## History

During the progression of Jurassic World, Dr. Henry Wu was tasked by Eli Mills to create a hybrid dinosaur. Wu's attempts were ordered numerically, culminating in the last version named **E750**. While Simon Masrani was aware of a hybrid being created, he deemed the *Scorpios rex* "too grotesque" for public display. Wu was attacked at some point by his creation, and it was decided that the hybrid was too dangerous to be contained entirely. As a final response, Wu placed his creation in a cryogenic sleep, ending the hybrid project.

During the Isla Nublar Incident of 2015, a deserted group of campers found the *Scorpios rex's* containment tube, and unintentionally warmed the chamber. After further damage from a *Compsognathus*, Wu's failed hybrid emerged.

The animal reproduced via parthenogenesis after escaping from the facility and created a duplicate offspring that was equally aggressive, to the point where both would unflinchingly attack each other. The rampaging hybrids then proceeded to kill various dinosaurs on the island, including *Ceratosaurus*, *Gallimimus*, *Brachiosaurus*, and *Parasaurolophus*. The only animal they were incapable of killing was Bumpy, a subadult *Ankylosaurus*. The campers acquire a tranquilizer gun they found in the old Visitor Centre to sedate the hybrids. After being assisted by Blue the *Velociraptor*, both *Scorpios rex* were crushed by the collapsing Visitor Centre.

Later on, the campers accidentally destroy Dr. Wu's laptop, rendering the recreation of more *Scorpios rex* impossible. However, its genetic legacy was continued with the creation of the *Indoraptor* after the *Indominus rex's* death.

## Characteristics

*Scorpios rex* is a hybrid dinosaur shares many similarities with the much later *Indoraptor*, though with a much shorter snout. It has black scales and a yellow belly. Along with DNA from a variety of carnivorous dinosaurs, a series of venomous quills also decorate its head and tail, acquired from the use of splicing the DNA of the scorpionfish, a deadly fish that secretes venom from its fins. The forelimbs of the *Scorpios rex* are nearly as long as its hindlimbs, which can help stabilize the animal in a quadrupedal position. The combination of power, intelligence, dexterity and speed with such a powerful venom makes *Scorpios rex* one of the most fearsome dinosaurs ever to have existed.

## Gameplay

### Behavior

The *Scorpios rex* is highly territorial, disliking everything, much like the *Indoraptor*. The Scorpios requires live prey to be satisfied. When fighting other dinosaurs, it uses its tail to attack and envenomates its rival. It's powerful enough to kill the *Indominus rex* and the *Indoraptor*.

(It's unknown if this was intentional or not, but when a player opens the gate to see how the *Scorpios* rampages, it didn't seem interested in escaping and attacking. This resembles its in-universe behavior where it's docile, but it can instantly become aggressive)

## References

1. ↑ Lueras, L., Kreamer, S., Spielberg, S., Trevorrow, C., Marshall, F. (Executive Producers). (2020–2022). *Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous* [TV series]. Universal Pictures; DreamWorks Animation Television.