Drone
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The Medusa is an animal-like combat drone, resembling a cross between a blind cat and a two-tailed kangaroo, and one of Deus' most powerful weapons. It has four legs and two arms, with the back legs incorporate a powerful hydraulic system that allows the construct to leap incredible distances with frightening speed. It can also run fast using all four legs.
The Medusa’s body is covered with chrome cilia; this hair contains photosensitive receptors and is also extremely sensitive to sound vibrations. Even without conventional cameras or microphones, the Medusa can track its targets. In addition, some of its cilial receptors are thermographic, allowing the Medusa to operate unhindered even in total darkness. It uses its cilia to pinpoint its victims by picking up breathing and heartbeat. Some of the cilia also carry an electrical charge, making them difficult to engage in close combat.
Each of the Medusa’s two prehensile tails can support its entire body weight. The construct can hang from one tail and use the other to attack or to wrap around something else. It can swing rapidly from position to position, making it extremely difficult to hit.
When not supporting metahuman Blues, Medusae hunt in packs of three to five. Typically, one or two close to engage in melee combat while the others hang back to pursue those who attempt to flee. The Medusae work effectively together and can launch coordinated, well-planned assaults.