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Spore Mines (Boletus minoris in High Gothic) are a Tyranid support and disruption unit. An internal gas bladder allows them to drift, seeking the proximity of a non-Tyranid lifeform. Spore Mines possess a rudimentary intelligence and are full of poisons, toxins, viruses and chemicals.

Base Info[]

Health 600
Energy 0
Courage 100
Suppression Resistance 4%
Armour Type Infantry
Requsition 100
Power 5
Upkeep 0.84
Popcap 5
Build Time 15 (secs)
Squad Size 5
Maximum Speed 5
Acceleration 15
Deceleration 12
Rotation Rate 1000
Sight Radius 35
Detect Radius 5
Retreat No

Abilities[]

Dow2 tyr spore detonationSpore DetonationThe Spore Mine will instantly explode into a cloud of toxic gas that stuns nearby units but does little damage.
Dow2 tyr bio-plasma detonationBio-Plasma DetonationThe Spore Mine will undergo a brief chemical reaction to convert its biomass to an intense Bio-Plasma blast. Good for killing enemy units in buildings.