Preeds are cybernetic hunters used by the Space Pirates. They have Nohadin gas inside them (which is far more deadly in Dark Aether's atmosphere); upon being destroyed, the gas is released in an attempt to kill the Preed's destroyer. Similarity to the Puffer family (specifically the Plated Puffer) found on both Aether and the Pirate Homeworld suggests that the Preed was created as a fusion of Puffer DNA and Space Pirate technology; this also seems to be the case with the Puffer Mines. The Bulls found on Zebes also bear striking resemblance to the Preeds.

Ing-possessed Dark Preeds are used for aerial hunting missions and are seen throughout Dark Agon and Dark Torvus Bog. Exposure to the Ing's Dark Energy makes the Nohadin Gas within the Preed even more potent and increases their durability, although a charged shot or missile will make short work of them.

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