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Cagebrain
Starfield Fauna · Quadruped

Cagebrain is a quadruped species in Starfield with 10 variants living on 10 planets. Some variants can be domesticated at an outpost.

Its variants are harvested for 10 resources. Its variants carry 31 scanner traits.

Harvest

Resources harvested from Cagebrain variants. The count is how many variants yield that resource.

Variants

Each planet gets its own take on the species. Hover a trait for what it does (the game's own creature-template notes).

Cagebrain Herbivore
Sparta IV (Deciduous Forest, Coniferous Forest)
Resource
S Stimulant
Harvest
Tissue · kill to harvest
Diet
Xylophage
Temperament
Prey - Basic
Social
Prey
Size
Large
Threat
Easy
Combat · HealthyBehavior · Weather-Weary
Cagebrain Scavenger
Newton II (Swamp)
Harvest
Fluids
Diet
Omnivore
Temperament
Prey - Basic
Social
Prey
Size
Large
Threat
Normal
Active
Diurnal
Behavior · Signal
Herding Cagebrain Grazer
Codos (Swamp)
Resource
N Nutrient
Harvest
Tissue · kill to harvest
Diet
Herbivorous
Social
Prey, Small groups
Size
Normal
Threat
Normal
Behavior · WarblerBehavior · Weather-Watcher
Herding Cagebrain Grazer
Zelazny III (Wetlands)
Resource
S Structural
Harvest
Bone
Diet
Herbivorous
Social
Prey, Small groups
Size
Small
Threat
Easy
Active
Diurnal
Domesticable
Yes
Behavior · Weather-Watcher
Herding Cagebrain Herbivore
Tau Ceti VIII-b (Tropical Forest, Deciduous Forest)
Resource
S Sealant
Harvest
Fluids · kill to harvest
Diet
Xylophage
Social
Prey, Small groups
Size
Huge
Threat
Normal
Hunting Cagebrain
Kumasi II (Hills, Mountains)
Harvest
Carapace · kill to harvest
Diet
Carnivore
Social
Predator
Size
Large
Threat
Hard
Active
Nocturnal
Combat · ArmoredBehavior · BaskingBehavior · Call and Response
Hunting Cagebrain
Lantana III (Tropical Forest, Deciduous Forest)
Resource
P Polymer
Harvest
Bone
Diet
Carnivore
Social
Predator
Size
Normal
Threat
Normal
Active
Diurnal
Behavior · Warbler
Hunting Cagebrain
Piazzi IV-c (Hills, Coniferous Forest, Savanna)
Harvest
Bone
Diet
Carnivore
Social
Predator
Size
Huge
Threat
Hard
Active
Nocturnal
Combat · HealthyBehavior · Wandering
Pack Cagebrain
Bradbury III (Savanna, Swamp, Hills, Mountains, Wetlands)
Resource
A Adhesive
Harvest
Gland
Diet
Carnivore
Social
Predator, Small groups
Size
Huge
Threat
Normal
Active
Diurnal
Behavior · Rockbreaker
Pack Cagebrain
Enlil II (Tropical Forest, Mountains, Savanna)
Harvest
Tissue · kill to harvest
Diet
Carnivore
Social
Predator, Small groups
Size
Normal
Threat
Normal

Trait Glossary

Armored
Double creature armor. Note this is a combined Kinetic and Energy Resistance mod, and including either alongside this will make a creature VERY tough.
Basking
Preferentially lays out in the sun, ideally in high places.
Bleed Attacks
Add bleeding damage to attacks
Call and Response
Periodically calls back and forth to others of its species.
Cathemeral
Creature never sleeps, is always active.
Crepuscular
Creature is active in twilight hours; dawn/dusk.
Diurnal
Creature is active during day.
Easy
This creature is of low power.
Hard
This creature is of high power.
Healthy
Double creature health.
Huge
Huge Creature Size (x1.5)
Increased Armor Penetration
Increased armor penetration on attacks
Increased Stagger
Increased Stagger on attacks
Large
Large Creature Size (x1.25)
Nocturnal
Creature is active at night.
Normal
Normal Creature Size (x0.8 - x1.2)
Polyphasic
Creature naps frequently throughout the day, at odd times.
Predator - Fearless
Creature will warn and attack anything within 20-30m; will attack prey within 40m. Confidence: Foolhardy. Will never retreat from combat - will fight to the death.
Predator - Standard
Creature will warn and attack anything within 25-35m; will attack prey within 40m.Confidence: Brave
Predator - Territorial
Creature will warn and attack anything within 40-50m; will attack prey within 40m. Confidence: Foolhardy. Will never retreat from combat - will fight to the death.
Prey - Always Flees
Extremely fearful. Will only flee as a reaction, anything within 50m; will try to avoid combat.
Prey - Basic
Nervous/flighty temperament: Is curious about the player. Will warn neutrals, attack within 10m. Flees enemies.
Prey - Curious/No Warn or Flee
Curious temperament: Creature will investigate anything entering within 40m. Not aggressive. No assist. Average confidence. Best for critters or fools.
Prey - Curious/Skittish
Curious temperament: Creature will investigate anything entering within 40m. Will warn things that come closer than 35m, then flee when anything gets within 15m. Flees enemies.
Rockbreaker
Will "attack" rocks or flora in its environment, like a stag shedding velvet. May break ores.
Signal
Strikes a pose and glows brightly when idling.
Small
Small Creature Size (x0.5)
Wandering
Focuses on broad ranging; will seek to travel long distances.
Warbler
Sings.
Weather-Watcher
When there's no weather, stares at the sky every so often. When there is, plays and cavorts.
Weather-Weary
Hides from weather events, seeking cover or burrowing.