[Solved] Creature LTC: Taming the Lava-Flea

In the caverns beneath Fortress Vader…

Through the Stygian information channels, word reached Mustafar that the famous sith relic hunter Barrak Elysar would be arriving on the charred planet in search of a lost artefact. In an effort to recover this item, a detachment of magma troopers stationed there deployed to assist him in his search…

Barrak didn’t bring a map. He seemed to traverse the molten caverns by pure instinct, pausing every so often to crouch down and check the direction of the cave’s airflow. “This way” he said, leaping across the lava river that ran under the installation. His clothes were modest and light, allowing him to move along the uneven ground at a quicker pace than his accompanying squad. 

“You’d better let us handle this, sir” said Lieutenant Ardo, raising his rifle at the gangly creature that emerged from the darkness. “These lava fleas can get violent if you get too close”

“You sure about that?” answered Barrak. “I saw some Mustafarian natives riding them on my approach.”

“It’s different for them” Ardo replied. “If you don’t show force initially they’ll tear you apart.”

“Hold your fire a minute” Barrak muttered edging closer to the beast.

The soldiers lowed their weapons but kept their fingers near the triggers. As expected, the lava flea began snapping its jaws aggressively. Swiftly, Barrak cracked his whip in front of the creatures face, startling it into submission. Cautiously, he began stroking the lava flea’s leg. Turning back to his entourage, he laughed. 

“Now let’s see if this thing can lead us in the right direction.”

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I built this over three evenings. Very happy with the Lava-Flea but I could have used more time on the terrain. I achieved the lava light effect by leaving the bottom of the build open and slipping my phone light underneath the trans red bricks. Let me know what you think!

This topic was modified 2 years ago by Captain Havok

Bryx Security Bureau | Faction Leader

 

Posted : 16/09/2022 10:14 am