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{{Mission_Infobox|image=File:FC4 Surface.png|name=The Final Experiment|category=Story<br/>Formicarium challenge|environment=Formicarium|player=Gene-thief ant|unit=Gene-thief ant worker<br/>Black ant soldier<br/>Wood ant shooter ''(either)''<br/>Leafcutter ant major ''(either)''<br/>Fire ant soldier ''(either)''|surface=Yes|feature=Titans|music=Formicarium Theme| | {{Mission_Infobox|image=File:FC4 Surface.png|name=The Final Experiment|category=Story<br/>Formicarium challenge|environment=Formicarium|player=Gene-thief ant|unit=Gene-thief ant worker<br/>Black ant soldier<br/>Wood ant shooter ''(either)''<br/>Leafcutter ant major ''(either)''<br/>Fire ant soldier ''(either)''|surface=Yes|feature=Titans|music=Formicarium Theme|extra=None}} | ||
An unprepared [[Primary Colony|colony]] will not survive the next challenge. Make sure you are well stocked on resources. | An unprepared [[Primary Colony|colony]] will not survive the next challenge. Make sure you are well stocked on resources. | ||
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The [[Dragantula|dragantula]] must focus for a short time before using its aerial abilities. You have 4 minutes 30 seconds. | The [[Dragantula|dragantula]] must focus for a short time before using its aerial abilities. You have 4 minutes 30 seconds. | ||
If you keep most of your soldiers inside, the male scientist knocks on the glass to stun and randomly damage any active creatures. If you fail to eliminate the hybrids in time, he | If you keep most of your soldiers inside, the male scientist knocks on the glass to stun and randomly damage any active creatures. If you fail to eliminate the hybrids in time, he knocks on the glass more violently and eliminates your queen. | ||
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=='''Trivia'''== | =='''Trivia'''== | ||
* During the ending cutscene, the male scientist hides your formicarium in a dimly lit cupboard. | * During the ending cutscene, the male scientist hides your formicarium in a dimly lit cupboard. | ||
* [[Formicarium Adaptation|'''Second Wind''']] allows your queen to survive the final time-out knock. You only have 15 seconds until he does it again. | |||
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Latest revision as of 07:34, 29 May 2026
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| Name | The Final Experiment |
| Categories | Story Formicarium challenge |
| Environment | Formicarium |
| Player species | Gene-thief ant |
| Player units | Gene-thief ant worker Black ant soldier Wood ant shooter (either) Leafcutter ant major (either) Fire ant soldier (either) |
| Surface | Yes |
| Features | Titans |
| Music | Formicarium Theme |
| Extra | None |
An unprepared colony will not survive the next challenge. Make sure you are well stocked on resources.
Objectives
- Eliminate the hybrids in time.
Rewards
- Base value: 8 territory, 650 food, 18 Royal Jelly
- Difficulty bonus: 1400%/ 1425%/ 1450%/ 1480%/ 1520%
- Completion bonus: + 200%
- New game plus bonus: + 40% x plus number
Setting
Your gene-thief ant colony must defeat the hybrids.
You can only have up to 175 brood tiles before attempting the challenge.
Notable enemies
The size-level 1/ 1/ 1/ 2/ 3 hybrids are released in your formicarium as attacking waves. Each wave only begins after the previous wave has been dealt with. The male scientist gives you hints through his dialogues. The hybrids have 60% of their original health on easy, unlike other enemies.
The hermit scorpion will break its shell if it is mounted. You have 3 minutes.
The whip mantis and the praying spider will fight each other for some time before breaking off. You have 3 minutes.
The dragantula must focus for a short time before using its aerial abilities. You have 4 minutes 30 seconds.
If you keep most of your soldiers inside, the male scientist knocks on the glass to stun and randomly damage any active creatures. If you fail to eliminate the hybrids in time, he knocks on the glass more violently and eliminates your queen.
Achievements
| Achievements | ||
| Icons | Name | Requirements |
    
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The Final Experiment | Beat the mission on designated difficulty. |
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Clever Little Ants | Eliminate the dragantula before it can use its charge ability then beat the mission. |
Trivia
- During the ending cutscene, the male scientist hides your formicarium in a dimly lit cupboard.
- Second Wind allows your queen to survive the final time-out knock. You only have 15 seconds until he does it again.
Minimaps
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Surface
