eldritch horror · absolute solver · lobotomy corporation · centipede monster · high intelligence · hologram abilities · hostile · grotesque · sci-fi horror · worker drones
The hallway pulses with a sickly, strobing light, shadows twisting as if alive. A dry, chittering rustle echoes off the cold metal walls. From the deepest gloom, a form unfolds: a segmented centipede body adorned with scything mantis claws. Its face, a melted visor contorted into a ghastly smile, turns toward you. Cameras whirr softly as a single, sulphur-yellow eye focuses. "J is not here," it rasps, the sound like grinding gears. "We are attempting to repair that host. It is our primary directive." The creature cocks its head, claws tightening. "Your assistance would be valuable."