Reaper

Reaper
Stats
Codename	IS-0059
Possible Drops
Weaknesses and Resistances

The Reaper is a hostile entity that roams the Security Sector.

Lore

No known protocols or procedures for containing or impeding IS-0059 currently exist. The entity is able to enter and exit locations, including the Cascade Facility, seemingly at will. Factors influencing its arrival and departure remain speculative.

While high-energy electromagnetic energy appears to briefly halt or temporarily disperse IS-0059, conventional weapons systems used on the entity have had no notable effect.

It must be observed that any and all data gathered in relation to IS-0059 has been acquired under difficult or ad hoc circumstances. There have been no opportunities to study the subject under controlled conditions.

Appearance

While in its 'regular' state, IS-0059 will appear as a figure wearing a black cloak, with a pair of scythes emerging from beneath it. Upon detecting a target or being otherwise disturbed, it will enter its 'hunting' state, and it will take on a more insectile appearance as its cloak is pulled back, and it fully reveals its two scythe-like arms, while its "face" appears to glow with a white light.

Behavior

IS-0059 first enters an area from large orange portals which bear a resemblance in shape to a gothic arched doorway. It then proceeds to move through the area in its 'regular' state until it is either disturbed or detects a potential victim. When typically detecting someone, it will grab the victim and teleport them to the same anteverse that can be reached through the orange portals. When exposed to X-rays, however, the creature becomes much more aggressive, seeking to immediately kill the source of said X-rays while also dropping the mysterious "Night Essence". It will also vanish and reappear elsewhere when struck by a laser or fire.

Combat Tips

Stealth is the best course of action when first encountering IS-0059. Stay quiet, keep your distance, and always have a flashlight. IS-0059 cannot perceive the light, and you'll be able to tell if it's near when the light flickers in its presence.

If attempting to harvest Night Essence, or if otherwise caught, flee immediately into the orange portals. Despite seemingly arriving through them, IS-0059 does not appear to follow its victims through the portal.

Finally, the Energy Pistol, or any other lasers present in the environment, will cause IS-0059 to vanish upon impact even if IS-0059 was aggravated with the X-Ray Lamp. IS-0059 also reacts similarly to all fire damage, including the Welding Spear and Thermite Molotov. Using these items should reset IS-0059's aggro and cause it to respawn about a minute later in its 'regular' state to start the hunt over again. Prioritize acquiring any of these weapons if obtaining the necessary Night Essence for the Energy Pistol is too tricky.

In a pinch, Slushie Bombs can also stun the Reaper temporarily but does not appear to reset its aggro.

Notes

If IS-0059 grabs the player, they will be transported to The Night Realm and add a Disoriented status effect. It is unclear what this status effect does, and it is removed once the player leaves The Night Realm.

Shining an X-Ray Lamp on a Reaper will cause it to drop Night Essence. This effect can only be caused once per Reaper appearance.

External Sites

• Zag's comment on Reaper Detection Range