Clypeus

Clypeus are a species of alien organism found on planets and moons with thin atmospheres across the galaxy. They can be sampled with the Genetic Sampler and scanned with the Short Range Composition Scanner. They have a clonal colony range of 150m.

Extremophile organisms that have evolved to create hard shield structures, primarily to protect against stellar radiation. They also collect and condense traces of liquid material in the atmosphere, allowing the organisms to flourish in extremely arid environments. The shields are typically synthesized from surrounding inorganic material, which will frequently define their shape and colouration.

— In-Game Description

Types

There are three known types of Clypeus with differing base values:

SPECIES	VALUE
Clypeus Lacrimam	8,418,000
Clypeus Margaritus	11,873,200
Clypeus Speculumi	16,202,800

Distance

Minimum distance between two genetic samples: 150 m

Conditions of occurrence

Planets with thin Carbon Dioxide or Water atmosphere
Because of atmospheres types: only on Rocky and High Metal Content planets
Maximum gravity: 0.27
Mean temperature superior to 190 K

Colored variants

Colored variant determined by the parent star type

STAR TYPE	COLOR
O
B	Maroon
A	Orange
F	Mauve
G	Amethyst
K	Grey
M	Turquoise
L	Teal
T
TTS
Y	Green
W
D	Lime
N	Yellow

Clypeus lacrimam

CMDR Tiberius Vaako, Clypeus lacrimam, Skaudai PJ-G d11-13, 6 A

Description

A species of clypeus that grows a broad, tear-shaped shield to protect the sensitive organism from extreme sunlight. The shield’s ridges help to direct Water droplets down into the soil.

Conditions of occurrence

Planets with thin Carbon Dioxide or Water atmosphere
Maximum gravity : 0.27
Mean temperature superior to 190 K

Clypeus margaritus

CMDR Tiberius Vaako, Clypeus margaritus, Seagull Sector PT-Q b5-0 B4

Description

This clypeus species produces a curved shield that resembles a large pearl in shape and texture. Up to three central organisms grow within it upon a supporting bed of leaves.

Conditions of occurrence

Planets with thin Carbon Dioxide or Water atmosphere
Maximum gravity : 0.27
Mean temperature superior to 190 K

Clypeus speculumi

CMDR Alistair Hope, Clypeus speculumi, Heart Sector BQ-Y d32, A 6 a

Description

A clypeus species that grows an angular shield with a mirrored exterior to protect the spiky organisms. This species can be found on planets orbiting their parent star at a distance of 5 AU or greater.

Conditions of occurrence

Planets with thin Carbon Dioxide or Water atmosphere
Maximum gravity : 0.27
Mean temperature superior to 190 K
Distance from parent star must be superior to 2 500 LS (5 AU)

Locations

System	Planet	Coordinates	Type	Reported By
Eolls Priae JI-I d10-32	3 B	-47.6802, -91.6702	Lacrimam	CMDR Methan Disery
Plua Aewsy XS-S c4-9	B 2	-8.4888, 80.7406	Margaritus	CMDR Methan Disery
Graea Eoq WZ-Y e1	AB 10 D	-40.9174, 118.2692	Speculumi	CMDR Methan Disery

Notes

Clypeus were introduced in Elite Dangerous: Odyssey.

Gallery

Clypeus Speculumi - Maroon
Clypeus Speculumi
Clypeus Lacrimam - Grey