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[[Image:Scorpion-panel2-col.png|thumb|200px|left|Admired for its poisonous tail.]]
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<div id="scorps" style="image-rendering:pixelated; -webkit-image-rendering: pixelated; -moz-image-rendering: pixelated; margin-right:10px;">[[File:giant_desert_scorpion_sprite.png|62px|right]]</div>The '''giant desert scorpion''' was a rare, large, aggressive and dangerous [[creature]] found in most [[savage]] [[desert]] [[biome]]s - the above-ground equivalent of the [[giant cave spider]]. As opponents, they were equivalent to [[blind cave ogre]]s in lethality, and could appear in groups of anything from 1-3 mayhem-minded individuals. Giant desert scorpions were predatory, meandering killing machines. They would roam over long distances seeking prey, meaning they ''would'' eventually find your fortress and start stinging [[dwarves]]. Unlike other giant creatures, they never possessed normal and humanoid equivalents. All giant desert scorpions were born with Legendary [[skill]] in [[Climber|climbing]].
  
The '''giant desert scorpion''' is a very high-[[value]] [[creature]], found in most savage [[desert]] [[biome]]s but only rarely appearing. As opponents, they are equivalent to [[blind cave ogre]]s in lethality, and may appear in groups of anything from one to three mayhem-minded individuals. Giant desert scorpions are predatory meandering killing machines. They will roam over long distances seeking prey, meaning they ''will'' eventually find your fortress and start stinging dwarves.
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The reason they were considered such a big threat was because of their stingers; giant desert scorpions were capable of injecting a [[syndrome|neurotoxin]] which caused necrosis of the brain and nervous system, resulting in instant death once they completely rotted, though suffocation due to respiratory paralysis was likely to occur first. This process took about 950 ticks, or 19 in-game hours. They also [[No Stun|couldn't be stunned]] and [[No Pain|felt no pain]] or fear. A wounded scorpion would never stop fighting until it was dead. This meant that despite its relatively moderate size, the giant desert scorpion was able to one-hit-kill all creatures with [[blood]] and a nervous system, that is, most creatures. Yes, a giant desert scorpion could and would kill an [[elephant]], [[giant]] or [[dragon]] if it got in melee and had the time to sting before getting killed.
  
Giant desert scorpions are capable of injecting a [[syndrome|neurotoxin]] which causes necrosis of the brain and nervous system, resulting in instant death once they completely rot. This process takes about 950 ticks, or 19 in-game hours. They cannot be stunned and feel no pain or fear. A wounded scorpion will never stop fighting until it is dead.
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They were also famous for their ability to wrest the [[weapon]]s (or [[backpack]]s, or socks, or [[armor]], or whatever item struck their fancy) you or your dwarves wielded out of your hands (thanks to the UPPERBODY_PINCERS possessed by scorpions) and proceed to brutally kill you with them. They had also been reported to shoot [[crossbow]]s in the [[object testing arena]].
  
This means that despite its relatively moderate size, the giant desert scorpion is able to one-hit-kill all creatures with blood and a nervous system, that is, most creatures. Yes, a giant desert scorpion can and will kill a [[roc]], [[hydra]], [[dragon]] or [[elephant]] if it gets in melee and has the time to sting before getting killed.
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Giant desert scorpions could be captured in [[cage]] [[trap]]s and [[Animal trainer|trained]] into pets, being the most valuable animals (tied with giant cave spiders) in the game that weren't [[cave dragon]]s or [[megabeast]]s. Products made from their parts were 4 times more valuable than those made from normal animals, and they gave a decent amount of [[meat]] and [[fat]] when [[butcher]]ed, but most players would lean to the thought of breeding these beasts for the purpose of [[fortress defense]]. Stuffing a cage with thirty scorpions and [[Lever|releasing]] them all at once right next to unsuspecting [[goblin]]s during an invasion was a joyous sight.
  
However, giant desert scorpions only sting as a secondary attack, never stinging if one or more pincers are not latching upon the opponent.  
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Giant desert scorpions were removed from the game in [[DF2014:Release information/0.42.04|version 0.42.04]], with plans for a replacement in a future update. Players who can't wait that long can add the old version back in by [[mod:giant desert scorpion|installing this mod]].
  
Due to the incredible variety of creatures available in savage biomes, giant desert scorpions are quite rare.
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Some dwarves [[Preferences|liked]] giant desert scorpions for their ''tails''.
  
They are also famous for their ability to wrest the [[weapon]]s (or [[backpack]]s, or socks, or [[armor]], or whatever item strikes their fancy) you or your dwarves wield out of your hands (thanks to the UPPERBODY_PINCERS possessed by scorpions) and proceed to brutally kill you with them. They have also been reported to shoot crossbows in the [[object testing arena]].
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[[Image:Scorpion-panel2-col.png|thumb|250px|center|Admired for their ''tails''.]]
  
The ''good'' news is that giant desert scorpions can be tamed. And they breed. And they happen in groups, meaning breeding them is easier. Stuffing a [[cage]] with thirty scorpions and [[lever|releasing]] them all at once during an [[siege|invasion]] is a joyous sight.
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It is said that to this day, you can still hear [[dragon]]s complaining about them being removed.
  
Unlike [[giant bark scorpion]]s, giant desert scorpions do not have regular-sized or humanoid variations.
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The giant desert scorpion was a rare, large, aggressive and dangerous creature found in most savage desert biomes - the above-ground equivalent of the giant cave spider. As opponents, they were equivalent to blind cave ogres in lethality, and could appear in groups of anything from 1-3 mayhem-minded individuals. Giant desert scorpions were predatory, meandering killing machines. They would roam over long distances seeking prey, meaning they would eventually find your fortress and start stinging dwarves. Unlike other giant creatures, they never possessed normal and humanoid equivalents. All giant desert scorpions were born with Legendary skill in climbing.

The reason they were considered such a big threat was because of their stingers; giant desert scorpions were capable of injecting a neurotoxin which caused necrosis of the brain and nervous system, resulting in instant death once they completely rotted, though suffocation due to respiratory paralysis was likely to occur first. This process took about 950 ticks, or 19 in-game hours. They also couldn't be stunned and felt no pain or fear. A wounded scorpion would never stop fighting until it was dead. This meant that despite its relatively moderate size, the giant desert scorpion was able to one-hit-kill all creatures with blood and a nervous system, that is, most creatures. Yes, a giant desert scorpion could and would kill an elephant, giant or dragon if it got in melee and had the time to sting before getting killed.

They were also famous for their ability to wrest the weapons (or backpacks, or socks, or armor, or whatever item struck their fancy) you or your dwarves wielded out of your hands (thanks to the UPPERBODY_PINCERS possessed by scorpions) and proceed to brutally kill you with them. They had also been reported to shoot crossbows in the object testing arena.

Giant desert scorpions could be captured in cage traps and trained into pets, being the most valuable animals (tied with giant cave spiders) in the game that weren't cave dragons or megabeasts. Products made from their parts were 4 times more valuable than those made from normal animals, and they gave a decent amount of meat and fat when butchered, but most players would lean to the thought of breeding these beasts for the purpose of fortress defense. Stuffing a cage with thirty scorpions and releasing them all at once right next to unsuspecting goblins during an invasion was a joyous sight.

Giant desert scorpions were removed from the game in version 0.42.04, with plans for a replacement in a future update. Players who can't wait that long can add the old version back in by installing this mod.

Some dwarves liked giant desert scorpions for their tails.

Admired for their tails.
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It is said that to this day, you can still hear dragons complaining about them being removed.