Cystoid Nest

The Cystoid Nest is a Typhon encountered on and around Talos I in Prey (2017) and in Pytheas in Prey: Mooncrash.

Overview
Cystoid Nests are large, stationary Typhon that primarily serve to contain groups of Typhon Cystoids. They usually appear in or near zero-gravity areas, but are seen all throughout Talos I and Pytheas. Cystoid Nests emit constant and lethal radiation, and detonate when approached by humans, releasing their payload of Cystoids.

In-Game Description
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EXCERPT FROM PROJECT AXIOM ARCHIVE:

Observation log #2042-010265

Researcher: Louis Sullivan 

The outer layer of each Cystoid nest appears to be made of an exceptionally thin layer of the same material that makes up most Typhon. Indeed, the nest appears to to be just as fragile as the Cystoids themselves, making it less of a protective structure and more like a living mine. It's possible that the Weaver uses these to mark and even defend its territory from any kind of intruder. Initial scans reveal they are constantly leaking lethal levels of radiation.

MORGAN'S NOTES:

Steer clear unless you want radiation sickness or a swarm of cystoids after you.

PETER'S NOTES:

Pops if it senses movement. Steer clear unless you want radiation sickness or a swarm of cystoids after you.

Design
Cystoid Nests resemble large sacks or pustules of black substance, with three tentacles hanging or stretching from its center mass. They glow faintly yellow, possibly due to the Cystoids teeming inside.

Strategy
It's best to deal with the nests from afar using ranged weapons. A cheap and efficient option is the Huntress Boltcaster, whose bolts will lure the Cystoids and can be recovered later.

Cystoid Nests can be detected by the constant radiation they emit, which sets off the TranStar Uniform's Geiger counter.

Using a sufficiently strong power, such as Kinetic Blast, can destroy the nest without releasing the cystoids within.