Titanus Anansi

**Titanus Anansi**, or just simply **Anansi,** is an ancient parasitic insectoid Titan. Like Titanus Kong, she is noted for ignoring the Titan hierarchy, preferring to focus on her primary biological imperative; reproduction.

## Name

Anansi is named after the Ashanti spider trickster god due to her spider-like appearance.

## Myth

In Ashanti myth, Anansi is a trickster god and is also considered to be the god of all stories. He is often depicted as a spider, and is considered cunning and witty. While myths of spider-like gods can be found all throughout Africa, Anansi is the most prevalent one. The myth itself is believed to have originated in Ghana

## Truth

Titanus Anansi is a reproductive powerhouse, spending every waking moment in search of a suitable Titan host for its offspring. Like the Titanus Jinshin-Mushi superspecies, Titanus Anansi uses other Titans as a sort of radioactive incubator for its eggs, as they will feed off of the Titan host's internal nuclear energy before bursting from the flesh as maggot-like larva. To achieve this, the Anansi species has evolved a massive, scorpion tail-like ovipositor. Attached directly to the Titan's ovaries, this ovipositor is capable of depositing hundreds of eggs in a single well-placed sting, the process taking only mere seconds. To fuel itself, Anansi has two bone-like proboscis extending from its mouth. When engaged in combat, Anansi will stab Titan prey with these proboscis and siphon nuclear-rich blood directly to its stomach. The nutrients gained from this blood meal primarily goes towards egg production. The process of infecting a Titan host is incredibly taxing on the body on Anansi, and after a successful infection, it will descend into a state of extreme torpor, retreating into the Hollow Earth to hibernate and regenerate for centuries. Due to its dedication towards reproduction, extreme parasitic evolution, and general good motherhood, some Monarch agents have given Anansi the title of "The Perfect Parasite".

## History

Anansi awoke several months after the initial chaos of the Mass Awakening and begun to wander. We theorize that the increased Titan activity seen after the Mass Awakening likely drew Anansi out of hibernation. Now with dozens of hosts to choose from, Anansi was observed hunting for several days, but was unable to find a host. After carelessly trampling a village in southwestern Egypt, Anansi panicked when the Egyptian Air Force responded with a barrage of missiles and sorties. Anansi has since retreated into the Hollow Earth and has not been seen.

## Abilities

### Ovipositor

Anansi's primary weapon is a massive ovipositor extending from its tail. Attached directly to the ovaries, this ovipositor can strike at break-neck speeds and deposit several hundred eggs within seconds. After the eggs have been deposited, the Titan host is ensured a long, slow, painful death as the Anansi eggs slowly drain the creature of its internal nuclear energy. In addition to injecting eggs, the ovipositor also injects a hypnotic pheromone into the host's blood stream, causing it to become extremely docile and weak. The host is driven to find a dark, quiet place underground, ensuring a safe and hidden incubation period for the eggs.

### Proboscis

Extending from Anansi's mouth are two bone-like proboscis. To create a brood of eggs, Anansi must first fuel itself using the nuclear rich blood of a Titan. While in combat, Anansi will rush the Titan challenger and stick them with these proboscis, siphoning blood directly to its stomach. After securing the blood meal, Anansi will make a hasty retreat and avoid prolonged combat. The nutrients gained from this blood meal is primarily directed towards egg production.

### Exoskeleton

Lacking the ability to grapple, kick, or jump, the Anansi superspecies has evolved an exoskeleton several dozen feet thick in order to withstand the attacks of other Titans. This exoskeleton is nigh impenetrable, and protects Anansi while it quickly deposits eggs or feeds on blood.

## Weaknesses

### Extreme Torpor

The process of reproduction causes Anansi to inevitably suffer from a strange form of biological degradation, most likely from stress and lack of nutrients. To cure this, Anansi must retreat into the Hollow Earth and hibernate for several centuries before she is strong enough to create the next brood and venture out again.