Reaper

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 unleash it's true insectile appearance. It's cloak will be pulled back, and fully reveal 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 patrol 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 caught by IS-0059, it will swiftly grab hold of and teleport you to The Night Realm, the same Anteverse you reach when going through the orange portals normally. Beyond being frightening, there are no real adverse effects to being caught in this manner, and IS-0059 never appears in the Anteverse itself. However, if you shine the X-Ray Lamp on it in order to produce a drop of Night Essence, it will instead attempt to kill you.

As IS-0059 is invincible, you'll need to use other means to escape the Reaper. 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. 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 do not appear to reset its aggro.

Notes

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

Shining an X-Ray Lamp or having an X-Ray Tower fire on a Reaper will cause it to drop Night Essence. This effect can only be caused once per Reaper appearance, and has an approximate cooldown of dropping Night Essence every two minutes and thirty seconds.

External Sites

• Zag's comment on Reaper Detection Range