Krik'sank

**Krik'sanks** are small flying robotic drones used by the Thorcennae.

## Overview

Krik'sanks are small floating drones employed by the Thorcennae as scouts, fire support, or to serve as a distraction. They are propelled by a pair of vertical jet engines which allow them to both fly and hover in the air. Houses paint their chassis in their colors to signify their ownership of them. They also seem to possess some low level of sentience(this perceived level of A.I is currently under Jovian investigation), and Elkiedai can get attached to them as if they were members of their families, seeing them in the same light as Canids or Felinids of old Terra. Krik'sanks are easy to manufacture and expandable, and as such, many variants of the base model exist, like the Repeater Krik'sanks, which act as fire support, Exploder Krik'sanks, which act as a kamikaze unit, and Tracer Krik'sanks, which act as snipers.

They are also most often employed in large swarms, and their ability to float lets them easily flank their foes, surpass cover, and appear from unexpected positions.

## Variants

### Heavy Krik'sanks

**Heavy Krik'sanks** are a Krik'sank variant belonging to the Elkiedai and their Houses.

#### History

Heavy Krik'sanks were first created by the rising Archons of the House of Vindication from Sovereignty debris and cannibalized Servitor parts to infiltrate the vault of the Mars Black Armory during the Crimson Crusades.

#### Combat

Heavy Krik'sanks are quite possibly the most difficult Krik'sank model to dispose of, given their bulkier chassis and upgraded firepower. Their Void turrets can lay waste to even the most resilient of targets, and are capable of taking more damage than any other Krik'sank. However, Heavy Krik'sanks are slow and cumbersome targets, making them vulnerable out in the open. Their weak spot is the exhaust vent seen on the front.

### Assault Krik'sanks

**Assault Krik'sanks** are Thorcennae automata used primarily by the House of Retribution, where they act as highly aggressive assault drones joining into an attack with the same level of fervor as a Drelitsh.

### Repeater Krik'sanks

**Repeater Krik'sanks** are a unique model of Krik'sank belonging to the House of Desolation. In place of a standard Krik'sank's weaponry, these Krik'sanks have a built-in Repeater arc mini-gun, greatly increasing their firepower.

### Tracer Krik'sanks

**Tracer Krik'sanks** are a variant model of Krik'sank belonging to the Thorcennae.

#### Overview

In place of a standard Krik'sank's weaponry, Tracer Krik'sanks have a built-in Huntsmen Rifle, allowing them to snipe hostiles from long range as effectively as any Vudralli. Their rifle is also mounted on top of their chassis rather than the bottom, and they have a different sensory array. They were first introduced by the House of Desolation, but in time all Houses and syndicates adopted them in their ranks.

#### Combat

Tracer Krik'sanks combine the threat of a Krik'sank with that of a Vudralli. They can fire from extreme distances, and from unexpected angles thanks to their ability to fly. This also allows them to easily bypass cover. That said, they are still weak like their regular models, and are still destroyed after very little damage. They are also deployed in fewer numbers than their fellows, and their movement speed is lower than that of a scuttling Vudralli.

### Exploder Krik'sanks

#### Overview

Exploder Krik'sanks have been outfitted with high yield explosives by their Elkiedai creators, and sent to destroy themselves near strong opposition. Originally employed by the House of Desolation, they were later adopted by all the Houses within the Phobos System. The Desolation' model have less conspicuous explosives, better integrated in their chassis, while the models seen with the House of Retribution and later syndicates have red hot bombs more crudely strapped onto their chassis.

#### Combat

Exploder Krik'sanks will explode when they approach an enemy or if shot at. They are usually sent out in groups, alone or with other Krik'sanks. They can be detected from their constant beeping sound, and will gather energy for a split second before detonating on their own. Thanks to their flight, they can be considerably more dangerous than other suicide units.