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Orchid
Starfield Fauna · Biped

Orchid is a biped species in Starfield with 3 variants living on Arcturus II and Lantana VIII-b. One variant appears only in encounters. Some variants can be domesticated at an outpost.

Its variants are harvested for Nutrient, Ornamental and Amino Acids. Its variants carry 12 scanner traits.

Harvest

Resources harvested from Orchid 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).

Flocking Orchid Geophage
Lantana VIII-b (Mountains, Rocky Desert, Sandy Desert, Craters, Hills)
Resource
O Ornamental
Harvest
Bone
Diet
Geophage
Temperament
Prey - Defensive
Social
Prey, Large groups
Size
Normal
Threat
Normal
Behavior · Basking
Flocking Orchid Scavenger
Arcturus II (Tropical Forest, Sandy Desert, Mountains)
Harvest
Tissue · kill to harvest
Diet
Omnivore
Temperament
Prey - Basic
Social
Prey, Large groups
Size
Small
Threat
Normal
Active
Diurnal
Domesticable
Yes
Combat · FrailBehavior · Investigator
Orchid
Encounter only
Resource
N Nutrient
Harvest
Tissue · kill to harvest
Diet
Carnivore
Social
Predator
Threat
Hard

Trait Glossary

Basking
Preferentially lays out in the sun, ideally in high places.
Cathemeral
Creature never sleeps, is always active.
Diurnal
Creature is active during day.
Frail
Half kinetic resistance
Hard
This creature is of high power.
Investigator
Curious. Will investigate the player from a distance, approaches the player if approached.
Normal
Normal Creature Size (x0.8 - x1.2)
Polyphasic
Creature naps frequently throughout the day, at odd times.
Prey - Basic
Nervous/flighty temperament: Is curious about the player. Will warn neutrals, attack within 10m. Flees enemies.
Prey - Defensive
Attacks enemies within 40m; flees from neutrals or players until at least 30m separation.
Small
Small Creature Size (x0.5)
Spitter Rock
Creature gains a semiautomatic ranged attack.