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the thimpets are called Scythe Collection Drones in-game
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The Scythe variant is equipped with vessels similar to human [[Hatch Breaker Limpet Controller|Hatch Breaker Limpets]] in function. Hunter uses them against unshielded human ships with Escape Pods onboard, causing part of cargo jettison.
The Scythe variant is equipped with vessels similar to human [[Hatch Breaker Limpet Controller|Hatch Breaker Limpets]] in function. Hunter uses them against unshielded human ships with Escape Pods onboard, causing part of cargo jettison.
 
[[File:Image 2024-03-17 121724047.png|thumb|A thargoid limpet on the ship's hud]]
Following their appearance outside Maelstrom systems, it has been confirmed Hunters are capable of generating a field that degrades nearby [[Guardian]] technology (including Guardian-Human hybrid modules), similar to the pulse produced by the Orthrus class Interceptor. This field can quickly render Guardian-hybrid weapons inoperable, making it advisable to equip human AX weapons during encounters.
Following their appearance outside Maelstrom systems, it has been confirmed Hunters are capable of generating a field that degrades nearby [[Guardian]] technology (including Guardian-Human hybrid modules), similar to the pulse produced by the Orthrus class Interceptor. This field can quickly render Guardian-hybrid weapons inoperable, making it advisable to equip human AX weapons during encounters.