Sand Skimmer
Type: Burrowing scavenger (day side)
Size: 1-2 meters long
Behavior: Burrows through superheated sand. Attracted to movement. Scavenges equipment, corpses, and mining waste. Cowardly but persistent.
Abilities:
- Sand-swimming (burrows rapidly)
- Heat resistance (tolerates 500°C+)
- Vibration sense
- Corrosive saliva (melts metal)
Vulnerabilities:
- Sonic weapons (disrupt burrowing)
- Extreme cold (immobilizes)
- Predictable (always approaches from downwind)
Encounter Notes: Nuisance near day-side operations. Can be lured with bait. Salvaged equipment often shows skimmer damage.