And is it a device that squeezes their needles out their mouth?
I’d like to see a mod of this
Yes and no. The needles are indeed shards from a porcupine-like creature that is native to the Kig-Yar homeworld, and the weapon design is heavily inspired by the look of this creature, but the body of the weapon itself is 100% artificial.
These “porcupines” are more aggressive and intelligent than the porcupines we are familiar with on Earth. Instead of hiding behind the needles as a form of self-defense, they will purposefully attack prey that is up to five times larger than itself. It does so by retracting its needles and baiting the larger creature into trying to bite it. Then, at the last second, it extends the needles in a very similar fashion to the Needler’s reload animation, stabbing the prey in the mouth and even causing a super-combine from time to time. It really is a fascinating creature.
Take this with a grain of salt
I choose to believe so now.
None of that.