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* [[Mushroom Forest]]
* [[Mushroom Forest]]
* [[Sparse Reef]]
* [[Sparse Reef]]
* [[Underwater Islands]]|active_during = [[:Category:Cathemeral|Cathemeral (Day and Night)]]|debug_spawn = <i>reefback|image2 = Reefback Egg.png|tab2 = [[Eggs]]|description2 = Incredibly, Reefbacks hatch from these.|biome2 = -|size = * [[File:Reefback Egg.png|30px]] 9 (3x3)
* [[Underwater Islands]]|active_during = [[:Category:Cathemeral|Cathemeral (Day and Night)]]|debug_spawn = <i>reefback</i>|image2 = Reefback Egg.png|tab2 = [[Eggs]]|description2 = Incredibly, Reefbacks hatch from these.|biome2 = -|size = * [[File:Reefback Egg.png|30px]] 9 (3x3)
* [[File:Reefback.png|30px]] 16 (4x4)|dna = Growth|item_id = <i>reefbackegg|bioreactor = * [[File:Reefback Egg.png|30px]] +50 Energy
* [[File:Reefback.png|30px]] 16 (4x4)|dna = Growth|item_id = <i>reefbackegg</i>|bioreactor = * [[File:Reefback Egg.png|30px]] +50 Energy
* [[File:Reefback.png|30px]] +1000 Energy|incubation = * [[File:Water Park.png|30px|link=Alien Containment]] 3 (day/s)}}{{Quote2|Sociable, seen traveling in small pods, behaviour consistent with low-level sentience.|[[PDA]]}}
* [[File:Reefback.png|30px]] +1000 Energy|incubation = * [[File:Water Park.png|30px|link=Alien Containment]] 3 (day/s)}}
{{Quote2|Sociable, seen traveling in small pods, behaviour consistent with low-level sentience.|[[PDA]]}}
The '''Reefback '''is currently the largest passive [[:Category:Life Forms|life form]] in ''[[Subnautica (game)|Subnautica]],'' belonging to the [[fauna]] category.
The '''Reefback''' is currently the largest passive [[:Category:Life Forms|life form]] in ''[[Subnautica]],'' belonging to the [[fauna]] category.


== Appearance ==
== Appearance ==
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== Mini-ecosystem ==
== Mini-ecosystem ==
'''Reefbacks''' can support '''mini-ecosystems''' on their back. These ecosystems include many types of [[flora]] and [[coral]], along with other small [[fauna]] swimming in the vicinity of the gentle giants.
'''Reefbacks''' can support '''mini-ecosystems''' on their back. These ecosystems include many types of [[flora]] and [[coral]], along with other small [[fauna]] swimming in the vicinity of the gentle giants.

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* [[Barnacle | Barnacles]]
* [[Barnacle]]s
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==Data Bank Entry==
==Data Bank Entry==

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# Unidentified Pods:<br />Unknown purpose. Green in color. Visual similarity to the gasopod's algae gland.
# Unidentified Pods:<br />Unknown purpose. Green in color. Visual similarity to the gasopod's algae gland.
# Tentacles:<br />Total length ranges upwards of 25m. Tentacles provide low speed propulsion.
# Tentacles:<br />Total length ranges upwards of 25m. Tentacles provide low speed propulsion.







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Assessment: Additional data required
Assessment: Additional data required
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* '''Reefbacks''' were initially intended to submerge themselves in sandy areas. Increased activity about them would've made them rise in search for a peaceful place to rest.<ref>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kd4YTHJz2K4ERdGRfJB-8M7_32Q23clIBRqEMrLmysk/edit#</ref> It is unknown if this will ever be implemented.
* '''Reefbacks''' were initially intended to submerge themselves in sandy areas. Increased activity about them would've made them rise in search for a peaceful place to rest.<ref>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kd4YTHJz2K4ERdGRfJB-8M7_32Q23clIBRqEMrLmysk/edit#</ref> It is unknown if this will ever be implemented.
* Another intended interaction would've been that the player could grab a hold of the '''Reefback's''' tentacles to hitch a ride or hide on their plant-covered backs to hide from predators. It is unknown if this will ever be implemented.<ref>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kd4YTHJz2K4ERdGRfJB-8M7_32Q23clIBRqEMrLmysk/edit#</ref>
* Another intended interaction would've been that the player could grab a hold of the '''Reefback's''' tentacles to hitch a ride or hide on their plant-covered backs to hide from predators. It is unknown if this will ever be implemented.<ref>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kd4YTHJz2K4ERdGRfJB-8M7_32Q23clIBRqEMrLmysk/edit</ref>
* Schools of [[Bladderfish]] can only be found near '''Reefbacks'''. 
* Schools of [[Bladderfish]] can only be found near '''Reefbacks'''. 
* The '''Reefback''' has a top speed of 15 knots. 
* The '''Reefback''' has a top speed of 15 knots. 
* '''Reefbacks''' used to be smaller than they currently are, and had the same texture that is now given to juvenile '''Reefbacks'''. They were most likely increased in size due to them becoming dwarfed by other leviathans introduced around the time. 
* '''Reefbacks''' used to be smaller than they currently are, and had the same texture that is now given to juvenile '''Reefbacks'''. They were most likely increased in size due to them becoming dwarfed by other leviathans introduced around the time. 
* Reefbacks are most likely inspired by the Groveback from the novel 'Expedition' 
* '''Reefbacks''' are most likely inspired by the Groveback from the novel 'Expedition' 
* They can often "reply" to the horn of a Cyclops.
* They can "reply" to the horn of a Cyclops.


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 11:51, 25 February 2017

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Sociable, seen traveling in small pods, behaviour consistent with low-level sentience.

― PDA

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The Reefback is currently the largest passive life form in Subnautica, belonging to the fauna category.

Appearance

The Reefback is massive in size, with most of the creature's body being comprised of a thick, purple carapace having a triangular front, and a relatively small body concentrated in the posterior. Attached to its main body are three long whip-like tentacles.

The carapace is patterned with slightly bright blue dotted pattern across towards the back. It also has many patches of teal coloured coral dotted across it, as well as some less prevalent, brown flora. Beneath its carapace, it is dark green with light blue bioluminescent stripes on the sides and in the middle. On either side of its body are eight yellow bioluminescent bulbs. The purpose of these is unknown, though the data bank entry notes a visual similarity to the Gasopod algae gland. Two siphon-esque structures are located next to these bulbs.

Behavior

The Reefback drifts slowly and gently around the open waters of many biomes, mostly seen swimming in pods of more than two. It almost never adjusts its current altitude, unless bumped against obstacles.

Juvenile Reefbacks that are a quarter the size of an adult, and have no coral or flora on their backs can be found with adults in certain locations.

The Reefback's unique trait comes from its ability to emit a wide range of echoing, low-frequency calls. Reefbacks will only emit these calls if there are other Reefbacks nearby, if not they will be silent.

Mini-ecosystem

Reefbacks can support mini-ecosystems on their back. These ecosystems include many types of flora and coral, along with other small fauna swimming in the vicinity of the gentle giants.

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Energy Value

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Data Bank Entry

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  1. Chitinous Plating:
    Thick enough to interfere with the spectroscope scanner.
  2. Unidentified Pods:
    Unknown purpose. Green in color. Visual similarity to the gasopod's algae gland.
  3. Tentacles:
    Total length ranges upwards of 25m. Tentacles provide low speed propulsion.


Sociable, seen traveling in small pods, behaviour consistent with low-level sentience.


Predators: Unknown

Assessment: Additional data required

Gallery

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  • Side Profile

    Side Profile

  • Front view

    Front view

  • Dorsal view

    Dorsal view

  • Lower extremities

    Lower extremities

  • Size comparison between an adult Reefback and the Player

    Size comparison between an adult Reefback and the Player

  • Size comparison with a Reaper Leviathan

    Size comparison with a Reaper Leviathan

  • A size comparison between a juvenile Reefback and the player

    A size comparison between a juvenile Reefback and the player

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</tabber> For a more complete gallery, see Reefback/Gallery

Trivia

  • Reefbacks were initially intended to submerge themselves in sandy areas. Increased activity about them would've made them rise in search for a peaceful place to rest.[1] It is unknown if this will ever be implemented.
  • Another intended interaction would've been that the player could grab a hold of the Reefback's tentacles to hitch a ride or hide on their plant-covered backs to hide from predators. It is unknown if this will ever be implemented.[2]
  • Schools of Bladderfish can only be found near Reefbacks. 
  • The Reefback has a top speed of 15 knots. 
  • Reefbacks used to be smaller than they currently are, and had the same texture that is now given to juvenile Reefbacks. They were most likely increased in size due to them becoming dwarfed by other leviathans introduced around the time. 
  • Reefbacks are most likely inspired by the Groveback from the novel 'Expedition' 
  • They can "reply" to the horn of a Cyclops.

References

  1. ↑ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kd4YTHJz2K4ERdGRfJB-8M7_32Q23clIBRqEMrLmysk/edit#
  2. ↑ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kd4YTHJz2K4ERdGRfJB-8M7_32Q23clIBRqEMrLmysk/edit

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