Panther

The Panther is another community Gootraxian designed by mysticalesta.

Panthers appear to be a feline with black fur and a slightly lighter marking on their torso that resembles a four-point ninja star. Their eyes glow during blackouts and emit a yellow and glowing trail while walking, unless they are at low HP, in which case their eyes will turn red and emit a glowing trail of that color instead. Panther's design appears to be inspired by Nargacuga from Monster Hunter

Abilities

The Panther is currently the only known Gootraxian able to actually kill Humans, to do this they must use the "Claw" tool. When on low HP, the "Claw" tool damage and cooldown will be reduced.

Panthers also have a "Prepare" tool which can't be used if the place is too bright and can only be used on specific events (power outage, blackout) with which all humans are highlighted with a yellow, slightly transparent layer that will slowly begin to fade away after some time. They are also the only one who has an unique grab animation, which is choking the player.

They also able to block scythe attack. Upon blocking, they will take only 1/2.5 of the original scythe damage and will be slowed down temporarily instead of ragdolled.

How to Obtain

You can become one by either touching a Kaiju crystal during a blackout or getting infected by another Panther.

Bestiary Info

Panthers are sleek, black-furred, feline Gootraxians that are vicious and feral in nature. They have long, hooked claws adept at scaling the uneven cave environment they dwell in and seizing prey.

Panthers are incredibly light-footed and agile, and are sometimes capable of fast quadrupedal (four-legged) movement. When enraged or under intense stress, specialized vessels around their eyes fill with blood which causes them to glow a vivid red instead of yellow. During this state, their fur will stand on end, especially along their tails, and become stiff and quill-like. They are especially active under low light and are capable of detecting and tracking down other presences to hunt. However their ability to do so under bright light is hindered.

The facility may sometimes experience severe fluctuations in electrical power and this might result in blackouts. The cave's crystals will turn a bright white during this time, when Panthers frequent most and are most aggressive.

Gallery

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  The glowing eyes of a Panther in the darkness.
• A Panther when it has been hit.
  A Panther when it has been hit.
• A Panther when below 50% of its health.
  A Panther when below 50% of its health.
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  The attacking animation of a Panther.
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  The preparing animation of a Panther.
• The clawing animation of Panther.
  The clawing animation of Panther.