Master Bryss
02-07-2010, 09:26 AM
Anyone remember the old Codex? Good. I quite liked how they had an evolution chart, Latin names and nicknames for all the Tyranid species that existed. My Latin knowledge goes as far as Scottish Standard Grades so I'd like some help with that, but here's my thoughts so far:
In order of where each new species appears in the Codex:
Tyranid Shrike- Classification: Tyranicus Gladius Avius
Common Name: Shrike, Winged Warrior
Evolution: From Tyranid Warrior, into Harridan
Tyranid Prime- Classification: Tyranicus Gladius Primus
Common Name: Leader-Warrior, Leader-Beast, Alpha
Evolution: From Warrior genus and Hive Tyrant, into Warrior
Harpy- Classification: Tyranicus Avius( does this look right?)
Common Name: Bomber, Harpy
Evolution: From Trygon
Venomthrope: Classification: Tyranicus Venenus
Common Name: Poisoner, Spore-Beast
Evolution: Classified, possibly related to Zoanthrope
Hive Guard: Classification: Tyranicus Scutuatus Secundus (can't think of anything better)
Common Name: Sharpshooter
Evolution: From Tyrant Guard
Pyrovore: Classification: Tyranicus Ignis
Common Name: Flamer, Torch, Fire-Beast
Evolution: Related to or evolves from Biovore
Trygon + Trygon Prime:
Classification: Tyranicus Ophidius Subterra Magnus, Tyranicus Ophidius Subterra Primus
Common Name: Serpent, Tunneller
Evolution: From Ravener
Mawloc: Classification: Tyranicus Subterra Oris Magnus
Common Name: Burrower, Mouth
Evolution: From Trygon
Tervigon: Classification: Tyranicus Gauntii Patris
Common Name- Gauntmaker, Manufactorum, Incubator
Evolution:Possibly from Norn Queen
Tyrannofex: Classification: Tyranicus ? ( I have no idea how to classify this one)
Common Name: Behemoth, Tyrannofex
Evolution: Possibly from Carnifex
Mycetic Spore: Classification: Tyranicus Domus
Common Name: Asteroid, Pod
Evolution: From Bio-ships?
That's my musings anyway. Let me know what you think, and if you've got any better Latin names or nicknames.
In order of where each new species appears in the Codex:
Tyranid Shrike- Classification: Tyranicus Gladius Avius
Common Name: Shrike, Winged Warrior
Evolution: From Tyranid Warrior, into Harridan
Tyranid Prime- Classification: Tyranicus Gladius Primus
Common Name: Leader-Warrior, Leader-Beast, Alpha
Evolution: From Warrior genus and Hive Tyrant, into Warrior
Harpy- Classification: Tyranicus Avius( does this look right?)
Common Name: Bomber, Harpy
Evolution: From Trygon
Venomthrope: Classification: Tyranicus Venenus
Common Name: Poisoner, Spore-Beast
Evolution: Classified, possibly related to Zoanthrope
Hive Guard: Classification: Tyranicus Scutuatus Secundus (can't think of anything better)
Common Name: Sharpshooter
Evolution: From Tyrant Guard
Pyrovore: Classification: Tyranicus Ignis
Common Name: Flamer, Torch, Fire-Beast
Evolution: Related to or evolves from Biovore
Trygon + Trygon Prime:
Classification: Tyranicus Ophidius Subterra Magnus, Tyranicus Ophidius Subterra Primus
Common Name: Serpent, Tunneller
Evolution: From Ravener
Mawloc: Classification: Tyranicus Subterra Oris Magnus
Common Name: Burrower, Mouth
Evolution: From Trygon
Tervigon: Classification: Tyranicus Gauntii Patris
Common Name- Gauntmaker, Manufactorum, Incubator
Evolution:Possibly from Norn Queen
Tyrannofex: Classification: Tyranicus ? ( I have no idea how to classify this one)
Common Name: Behemoth, Tyrannofex
Evolution: Possibly from Carnifex
Mycetic Spore: Classification: Tyranicus Domus
Common Name: Asteroid, Pod
Evolution: From Bio-ships?
That's my musings anyway. Let me know what you think, and if you've got any better Latin names or nicknames.