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{{Ant_Infobox|image=File:Icon_GenethiefWorkerF.jpg|name=Gene-thief ant|scientific=''Formica ereptor''<br/>''Myrmecia ereptor''|environment=Lab|caste=Queen<br/>Worker<br/> Royal guard<br/>Larry|trait=Customization|player=Yes}}
{{Ant_Infobox|image=File:Icon_GenethiefWorkerF.jpg|name=Gene-thief ant|scientific=''Formica ereptor''<br/>''Myrmecia ereptor''|environment=Lab|caste=Queen<br/>Worker<br/>Royal guard<br/>Larry|trait=Customization|player=Yes}}
Gene-thief ants ''(Formica ereptor)'' are playable in story missions, extra missions and custom games. You can change your gene-thief ant species if you have the [[Paid Extra Content|Supporter's Pack DLC]].
Gene-thief ants ''(Formica ereptor)'' are playable in story missions, extra missions and custom games. You can change your gene-thief ant species if you have the [[Paid Extra Content|Supporter's Pack DLC]].


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=='''Settings'''==
=='''Settings'''==
Gene-thief ants are entirely fictional. In the main story, gene-thief ants were created in a laboratory by [[Scientist|scientists]] who researched on gene-splicing. The queen could select and pass down desirable traits to her broods by consuming Royal Jelly that was infused with genetic materials of other species.
Gene-thief ants are entirely fictional. In the main story, gene-thief ants were created in a laboratory by some [[Scientist|scientists]] who researched on gene-splicing. The queen could select and pass down desirable traits to her broods by consuming [[Formicarium Adaptation|Royal Jelly]] that was infused with genetic materials of other species.
 
You can unlock new units and [[Formicarium Adaptation|adaptations]] for your gene-thief ants using Royal Jelly in the main story.
 
You only have access to royal guards through a formicarium adaptation.


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Gene-thief ants attack by biting.
Gene-thief ants attack by biting.


Royal guards are uncontrollable and can only attack enemies.
Royal guards and [[Cheat Code|Larry]] are special units that can only attack enemies. Royal guards are uncontrollable.


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* The original story of the game involved a scientist who followed a ''Formica ereptor'' queen on its migration. The story was meant to be based on an island with a variety of environment and ant species that shouldn't exist in the same place. The gene-thief ant colony expanded through the island, killing rival ant colonies and gaining their desirable traits.
* The original story of the game involved a scientist who followed a ''Formica ereptor'' queen on its migration. The story was meant to be based on an island with a variety of environment and ant species that shouldn't exist in the same place. The gene-thief ant colony expanded through the island, killing rival ant colonies and gaining their desirable traits.


* Solstitium, a beta-tester, put a normal worker against a [[Titan|titan]] during his testing stream. He playfully named it Larry. The developers found this amusing so they added uber gene-thief ants in '''[[Arcade Mode|Battle Arena]]''' with this exact name.
* Solstitium, a beta-tester, put a normal worker against a large enemy during his testing stream and playfully named it Larry. The developers found this amusing so they added it in the game as a secret cheat code. You can also spawn Larry similar to any [[Uber Creature|uber creatures]] in '''[[Arcade Mode|Battle Arena]]'''.


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[[Category:Eusocial Insects]]
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[[Category:Formicarium]]

Revision as of 12:42, 7 May 2026

Information
Common name Gene-thief ant
Scientific name Formica ereptor
Myrmecia ereptor
Environment Lab
Castes Queen
Worker
Royal guard
Larry
Traits Customization
Playable colony Yes


Gene-thief ants (Formica ereptor) are playable in story missions, extra missions and custom games. You can change your gene-thief ant species if you have the Supporter's Pack DLC.


Settings

Gene-thief ants are entirely fictional. In the main story, gene-thief ants were created in a laboratory by some scientists who researched on gene-splicing. The queen could select and pass down desirable traits to her broods by consuming Royal Jelly that was infused with genetic materials of other species.


Abilities

Gene-thief ants attack by biting.

Royal guards and Larry are special units that can only attack enemies. Royal guards are uncontrollable.


Appearances

You can play as a gene-thief ant colony in:

  • Main story

You can also encounter gene-thief ants in:


Notable stats

Gene-thief ant queen
Common stats
  • Health: 600
  • Score: 700
  • Healing speed: 1
Damage modifications
  • Physical resistance: 50%
  • Venom resistance: 50%
  • Maximum taken damage: 25
Immunities
  • Immune to stun/ confusion/ fleeing
  • Immune to pickup (strong)/ knockback (strong)
  • Immune to execution


Gene-thief ant worker
Common stats
  • Cost: 20 [2]
  • Health: 25/ 35/ 45
  • Movement speed: 300/ 340/ 380
  • Score: 5/ 8/ 12
  • Harvest amount: 15/ 15/ 15
  • Healing speed: 0.1/ 0.1/ 0.1
  • Vision radius: 400/ 400/ 400
  • Worker
Damage modifications
  • None
Immunities
  • None
Attack
  • Damage (physical): 0.6/ 0.8/ 1
  • Attack speed: 1.5/ 1.5/ 1.5


Royal guard
Common stats
  • Health: 200
  • Movement speed: 400
  • Vision radius: 400/ 400/ 400
Damage modifications
  • None
Immunities
  • Immune to stun/ confusion/ fleeing
  • Immune to pickup (weak)/ knockback (weak)
  • Immune to execution
Attack
  • Damage (physical): 10
  • Attack speed: 2.5


Larry
Common stats
  • Health: 100000
  • Movement speed: 300
  • Score: 2
  • Healing speed: 0.1
  • Vision radius: 400
Damage modifications
  • Piercing: 80%
  • Thorn resistance: 90%
Immunities
  • Slow resistance: 90%
  • Immune to stun/ confusion/ fleeing
  • Immune to pickup (strong)/ knockback (strong)
  • Immune to execution
Attack
  • Damage (physical): 300
  • Attack speed: 3


Trivia

  • Myrmecia ereptor was originally an exclusive reward for backers who supported over 35£. It is purely cosmetic.
  • The original story of the game involved a scientist who followed a Formica ereptor queen on its migration. The story was meant to be based on an island with a variety of environment and ant species that shouldn't exist in the same place. The gene-thief ant colony expanded through the island, killing rival ant colonies and gaining their desirable traits.
  • Solstitium, a beta-tester, put a normal worker against a large enemy during his testing stream and playfully named it Larry. The developers found this amusing so they added it in the game as a secret cheat code. You can also spawn Larry similar to any uber creatures in Battle Arena.