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'''Doomslug''' is a life form found on [[Detritus]]. She is known as Doomslug the Destroyer and is Spensa's mascot.{{book ref|Skyward|18}} She frequently accompanies [[Spensa]] on flights and is known to replicate nearly any sound she hears.{{book ref|Skyward|15}}
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'''Doomslug''' is a [[taynix]] that [[Spensa Nightshade]] found on [[Detritus]]. Spensa nicknamed her Doomslug the Destroyer and adopted her as a mascot.{{book ref|Skyward|18}} She frequently accompanies [[Spensa]] on flights and is known to replicate nearly any sound she hears.{{book ref|Skyward|15}}
   
 
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As a taynix, Doomslug has the ability to travel at faster-than-light speeds by accessing the dimension of the [[delver]]s. When doing so, Doomslug does not draw the attention of the delvers.{{book ref|sky2|34}} It is unclear whether or not Doomslug has or could learn any other Cytonic powers.
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=== Mimicry ===
  
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Doomslug can replicate any sound she hears with impeccable precision, though there is always a "distinctly fluty" sound to it.{{book ref|Skyward|15}}
  
Doomslug can replicate any sound she hears with impeccable precision, though there is always a "distinctly fluty" sound to it.{{book ref|Skyward|15}}
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=== Protection ===
  
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Doomslug is covered in blue spikes, which would make handling her difficult, and provides protection from predators. Her bright colors also lead Spensa to believe the possibility that she might be poisonous.{{book ref|Skyward|12}} She is also capable of resisting minor increases in gravitational forces.
  
Doomslug is covered in blue spikes, which would make handling her difficult, and provides protection from predators. Her bright colors also lead Spensa to believe the possibility that she might be poisonous.{{book ref|Skyward|12}} She is also capable of resisting minor increases in gravitational forces.
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When unobserved DoomSlug has the ability to quickly move from one location to another.{{book ref|sky1|15}}
  
   
 
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* Her diet consists of "mushrooms, among other things" and is rather plot-relevant.{{wob ref|11970}}
  
* Her diet consists of "mushrooms, among other things" and is rather plot-relevant.{{wob ref|11970}}
 
* Doomslug may have a bow at some point.{{wob ref|12094}}
  
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* Doomslug and creatures like her will be explored in more depth in [[Starsight]]{{wob ref|12610}}{{wob ref|11375}}
  
 
* [[M-Bot]] does not find Doomslug to be an engaging conversationalist.{{wob ref|12094}}
  
* [[M-Bot]] does not find Doomslug to be an engaging conversationalist.{{wob ref|12094}}
   

Revision as of 03:12, 28 November 2019

Doomslug
Doomslug.png
by Isaac Stewart
Aliases Doomslug the destroyer
Homeworld Detritus
Universe Skyward Universe
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“ Stupid junky piece of worthless imitation life. Scud! Scud! Scud! Scudding scud and stupid scud. ”

— Doomslug mimicking Rig complaining about M-bot[1]

Doomslug is a taynix that Spensa Nightshade found on Detritus. Spensa nicknamed her Doomslug the Destroyer and adopted her as a mascot.[2] She frequently accompanies Spensa on flights and is known to replicate nearly any sound she hears.[3]

Appearance and Personality

Doomslug is a flat, long, and somewhat blobby slug, described as "The size of a loaf of bread, but thinner." She is predominately yellow, but possesses blue spikes that cover her backside. She does not appear to have eyes, a mouth, or any of the components of a face, but reminds Spensa of a chipmunk.[3] When pleased, Doomslug emits a flutelike trill from her spikes, and will replicate nearly perfectly any sound she hears. More of her kind exist,[4] with some variation in color.[5]

History

by Jillustrations

Early Life

Almost nothing is known about Doomslug's life prior to meeting Spensa.

Meeting Spensa

Doomslug had taken up residence inside of M-Bot prior to M-Bot's discovery. After Spensa arrived, the slug observed her, but engaged in minimal interaction. As their relationship progressed, Doomslug became more open, often enthusiastically repeating words and eventually complex phrases spoken by Spensa and Rig, as well as trilling in enjoyment when rubbed on the head.[6][7]

When Spensa began her first flight with M-Bot, Doomslug took residence in the seat behind Spensa. [8]

Attributes and Abilities

Cytonics

As a taynix, Doomslug has the ability to travel at faster-than-light speeds by accessing the dimension of the delvers. When doing so, Doomslug does not draw the attention of the delvers.[9] It is unclear whether or not Doomslug has or could learn any other Cytonic powers.

Mimicry

Doomslug can replicate any sound she hears with impeccable precision, though there is always a "distinctly fluty" sound to it.[3]

Protection

Doomslug is covered in blue spikes, which would make handling her difficult, and provides protection from predators. Her bright colors also lead Spensa to believe the possibility that she might be poisonous.[6] She is also capable of resisting minor increases in gravitational forces.

Quotes

“ Work? Work! Gone! ”

— Doomslug to Spensa[3]

“ She won't ”

— Doomslug affirming Spensa's belief about Judy "Ironsides" Ivans[8]

Trivia

  • Doomslug is the Skyward-inspired cosplay Brandon is most excited to see in the future. [10]
  • Her diet consists of "mushrooms, among other things" and is rather plot-relevant.[11]
  • Doomslug may have a bow at some point.[12]
  • M-Bot does not find Doomslug to be an engaging conversationalist.[12]

Notes

  1. ↑ Skyward chapter 42#
  2. ↑ Skyward chapter 18#
  3. ↑ a b c d Skyward chapter 15#
  4. ↑ Skyward Pre-Release AMA
    — Arcanum - 2018-10-04#
  5. ↑ Orem Signing
    — Arcanum - 2019-03-16#
  6. ↑ a b Skyward chapter 12#
  7. ↑ Skyward chapter 36#
  8. ↑ a b Skyward chapter 30#
  9. ↑ Starsight chapter 34#
  10. ↑ Skyward Pre-Release AMA
    — Arcanum - 2018-10-19#
  11. ↑ Skyward Atlanta signing
    — Arcanum - 2018-11-17#
  12. ↑ a b Skyward Houston signing
    — Arcanum - 2018-11-19#
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