Glossary: Model Three


    Model Three


    Enemy Classification: Scavenger / Low-Threat / Terrestrial Scout


    Elimination Reward: 10 Points


    Model Description: Model Threes are the quintessential ground units, resembling terrestrial animals such as dogs or large cats in their four-legged form. They possess a unique ''triple hinged'' jaw mechanism, allowing for an unusual range of motion to the side and down, optimizing their ability to scavenge and defend. With an advanced olfactory system, they excel in identifying the specific nutrients their hive requires.


    Their loyalty to the hive is unmatched, aggressively protecting it from perceived threats. Although they have a longer lifespan compared to other models, they are often recycled once they are deemed surplus to the hive''s needs. As the most frequently encountered model, their presence is a constant threat to humans due to their role as terrestrial scouts and aggressors.


    Artist Depiction of a Model Three


    Threat Analysis Report: Model Three


    Threat Rating: Low


    Overview


    Model Threes serve as the primary terrestrial operatives of their hive. They are frequently the first kind of model produced by a hive. Their commonality and aggressive behavior towards humans and other threats make them a significant concern in inhabited areas.


    Threat Capabilities


    Enhanced Scavenging:


    Equipped with a sophisticated sense of smell and specialized jaws, Model Threes can efficiently locate and obtain resources critical to their hive''s survival.


    Aggressive Defense: Their innate aggression and protective instincts make them formidable opponents, especially when defending their territory or hive. Model Threes are known to hide in underbrush and rubble in ambush. They also tend to move in packs. The smallest of these are packs of two. The largest recorded Model Three pack had four hundred and thirteen members.


    Survivability and Adaptability: The physical design of Model Threes, including their digestive systems, allows for extended operational periods and adaptability in various environments.


    Strategic Threat Assessment


    Containment Difficulty:


    Low. Their commonality and terrestrial mobility pose unique challenges for containment and neutralization, but they don''t have noted movement capabilities.


    Military and Civilian Risk:Low. Given their role in actively hunting and engaging with human targets, Model Threes pose a direct threat to both civilian populations and military personnel. However, they are relatively weak physically and a civilian in good health should be capable of overpowering one.


    Potential for Expansion:High. The versatility and adaptive capabilities of Model Threes allow for significant territorial expansion and resource acquisition for their hives. They are the primary early-hive expansion models.


    Mitigation Strategies


    Targeted Elimination:


    Prioritize the elimination of Model Threes in strategic areas to reduce the threat to civilian and military assets.


    Defensive Measures: Implement defensive structures and protocols specifically designed to counteract the unique abilities of Model Threes. Killboxes are effective, as are landmines, tripwire explosives, and some chemical and biological weapons.


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    - Hive Hounds


    - Jaw Snappers


    - Scavenger Beasts


    - Dogs


    - Doggos


    - Pups


    - Puppers


    - Trash Trackers


    - Sniffers


    - Skinks


    - Mutts


    - Hounds


    - Tree Dogs


    - Little Baby Boys


    Addendum M3-3: Ongoing research into the ''triple hinged'' jaw mechanism of Model Threes has revealed potential vulnerabilities in their anatomy that could be exploited in combat scenarios. Further analysis is required to develop effective counter-strategies.


    Addendum M3-4:


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    The increasing encounters with Model Three units in urban areas have raised concerns about their potential impact on civilian safety.


    These encounters are increasingly coming from people who have managed to capture Model Threes and who are trying to ''domesticate'' them.


    It should be noted that there has never been a successful case of Antithesis domestication.


    A conversation with [REDACTED], the personal AI of Samurai [REDACTED] suggests that Antithesis domestication is impossible.


    Further public advisories should be posted, warning people not to attempt Model Three domestication. Perhaps we can use the footage of previous attempts as a warning? A full eighty percent of domestication attempts end with the breeder being eaten by their quarry.


    Addendum M3-5: Reports from field operatives indicate an increase in Model Three variants. Model Three Bs first started appearing in western China in 2034. Their appearance resembles that of a large predatory cat. Model Three Bs are somewhat larger than their ordinary counterpart and seem less aggressive and more prone to ambushing attacks.