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"Given the small number of crew assigned here, I would expect Typhon presence to be minimal as well. But that's probably a bad assumption."
January, upon the player entering G.U.T.S. [src]

Cystoids are a type of Typhon encountered on and around Talos I during Prey (2017) and Pytheas moon base during Prey: Mooncrash.

Overview[]

Cystoids are the smallest Typhon creatures that the player will encounter in Prey, but their size can be deceptive. About the size of a softball, Cystoids act as mobile "mines" for the Typhon, seeking out movement and detonating violently. This explosion harms the player, and emits radiation. Cystoids can be found frequently in zero-gravity environments such as the G.U.T.S and Talos I Exterior, where they can fly effortlessly. In interior environments, Cystoids will roll around instead. They are sometimes stored inside Cystoid Nests, to be released as the player approaches, and are produced by Weavers as a defense mechanism.

Design[]

Cystoids look like small, black balls with spikes on them. When agitated, they glow yellow, and when they are about to detonate, they enlarge and begin to glow red.

Strategy[]

Cystoids kill themselves when they explode, so as long as players are aware of their surroundings, they can easily deal with them by tossing an object in their direction. Explosive canisters are effective against multiple Cystoids and Cystoid Nests.

The GLOO Cannon and Huntress Boltcaster can destroy Cystoids in one shot. In the case of the Boltcaster, Cystoids will chase the bolts and will explode if hit by one directly. This is slightly more effective in zero gravity than in other locations, however.

A swarm of Cystoids can dish out a lot of radiation, and a large enough swarm can kill the player outright. With survival options enabled, Cystoids in the Exterior can compromise the player's oxygen supply by damaging their suit, making Cystoids much more dangerous.

In-Game Description[]

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EXCERPT FROM PROJECT AXIOM ARCHIVE:

Observation log #1824-122864

It's fortunate the Weaver produces so many of these because keeping Cystoids alive for long outside of those nests has proven to be exceptionally difficult. Despite the lack of any visible sensory organs, each Cystoid seems capable of detecting us through unknown means, detonating on proximity. If we can figure out what it uses to "see," we may be able to find a way to "blind" it long enough to get a closer look.

MORGAN'S NOTES/PETER'S NOTES:

Attracted to movement. Throw something to distract them. Try to group them up to take them out with fewer shots. Releases a burst of radiation on death.

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