Rimworld Heron [best] (RECOMMENDED · RELEASE)
Nesting occurs in "unstable structures" (partially collapsed roofs, damaged geothermal vents, mid-raid mortar silos). Clutch size is 2–3 eggs. Remarkably, parents will feed their chicks exclusively on "unburied" corpses. In controlled studies, chicks fed only on hunted small game showed stunted growth and aggressive developmental neuroses, suggesting a dietary requirement for the psychoactive compounds found in humanoid adrenaline metabolites preserved post-mortem.
Archotech Sensor Suite // Orbital Analytics Node 4-Alpha SUBJECT: XENOSPECIES DESIGNATION: "Heron" (Biotech Engine Variant) DATE: 5504.12.14 SECURITY LEVEL: Level 3 (Colony Leadership) rimworld heron
They are frequently available for purchase from exotic goods traders or at other faction bases. Birds bought from traders come pre-tamed. Utility and Production In controlled studies, chicks fed only on hunted
Heronius rimworldensis is a testament to the resilience of life on the galactic rim. It has turned the most violent aspect of humanoid existence—sudden, traumatic death—into a stable, renewable resource. For the rimworld colonist, the sight of a heron stalking through the smoke of a recent firefight is a reminder: the planet has its own custodians, and they have beaks. Utility and Production Heronius rimworldensis is a testament