Preed

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Preeds are cybernetic hunters used by the Space Pirates. They have Nohadin Gas inside them; upon being destroyed, the gas is released in an attempt to kill the Preed's destroyer. Similarity to the Puffer found on Tallon IV suggests that the Preed was created as a fusion of Puffer DNA and Space Pirate technology.

[edit] Dark Preed

Ing-possessed Dark Preeds are used for aerial hunting missions and are seen thoughout 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 the their durability, although a charged shot or missile will make short work of them.