ODINS HOLD
Dryio Bloo LT-Y D1-801
Rubeum MC
Luteolum Capsule molluscs
Solid mineral spheres
These molluscs exhibit signs of territorial behaviour.
When i approached a cluster of 6,they were not oriented towards the main light source,as umbrella molluscs usually are, but rather at odd angles to each other.They were also mobile,manoeuvering,also unlike umbrella molluscs.When they came within range,or on some other cue,a pair which i was watching reversed towards each other,until their 'tails' tangled.There followed bursts of electrical energy,and a cloud of 'smoke' appeared.Then they backed off of one another.I observed this behaviour in other pairs,as there were several clusters.At one point i must have drifted too close to one of them,as i heard the discharge when at least one of them connected with my shields.Subsequently this one ceased moving,and another mollusc 'charged' it from the side and discharged into it,but it remained unmoving.I fear it may have been stunned by coming into contact with my shields.
2) Ceruleum (blue/green) cloud
solid minral spheres
purpureum MC
Lutolum Capsule Molluscs
I found one of these alone and investigated further.It reacted to light source,turning and moving towards me at 7~8 kmh, (i reverski'd very slooowly.).It pursued me and at 103 meters,it caught me and discharged into my shields.I backed off swiftly.It hung for a while,inert in the darkness,and light produced no response.I backed off and returned.It must have been stunned, bcause it oriented towards me and we resumed the chase.It lost interest and returned to its normal routine after 750m.
3) Green cloud (viride)
Prasenum metallic crystals
Purpureum MC(few)
Luteolum Capsule molluscs. (several clusters)
Similar fighting behaviour.I think they are more attracted by mass,since i was stationary and without hi-beams,yet one of them lined up and engaged me.(no shield breach).They normally travel at 2~3 km,but after an engagment,the 'winner' backs off,the other is without motive power for some twenty seconds or so,and if the 'winner' has an 'ally' it may ram the flank and disharge into the 'loser',further disabling it.
Odins Hold
Dryio Bloo NO-Y D1-215
Green cloud *
Solid mineral spheres
Rubeum Metallic Crystals
Luteolum Capsule Molluscs (large clusters)
I stood off for a while watching a large group of nine capsule molluscs battling it out.I then switched off my shields,and maneouvred within range.The codex entry for these beasties says 'approaches any nearby objects.'Can confirm.Hull damage was 2%,(or 50% current,can't be sure).Dont try this at home.
*scanner did not identify lagrange cloud
Sorry about the double image.Don't know how that happened.