#heptanomaly

So far, we know of three distinct clans of the Heptopod, each having unique features that make each clan stand out - and we thought we'd brief you on the details!

The Clan of Covert

Heptopods from this clan seem to specialise in stealth, with many appearing to have:

two ears,

two arms,

two legs,

and one tail.

These heptopods have been observed to effortlessly mimic animals around them, helping blend in with others. That's not to say that heptopods from other clans can mimic as well, but that those who were born from Covert seem to be very proficient in the practice.

The Clan of Impact

Heptopods from this clan seem to specialise in strength, with many appearing to have:

one ear,

two arms,

two legs,

and two tails.

Many heptopods born from Impact have been observed to use these tail pairs to an advantage, whether that be propelling themselves further for an attack or using them as an anchor for the rest of their body.

The Clan of Artisan

Heptopods from this clan seem to specialise in dexterity, with many appearing to have:

one ear,

four arms,

two legs,

and no tail.

Unfortunately, the Lab has been unable to track down a heptopod that displays these features - but from the research we've done so far, we know that those born from Artisan tend to lack in basic heptopod features, such as a tail. However, these heptopods make up for it by using their additional arms to efficiently craft tools that can be used to their advantage.

Anomalies

These heptopods don't seem to come from a specific clan. Rather, they possess the features of a heptopod but don't fit within the boundaries of any clans stated above.

Some have been observed to have tentacle legs, with others having triplet-tails. Hence, they're given the label of an anomaly to distinguish the features that make them stand out from the three clans combined. We've still got some research to do, though.

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We continue to research these clans further, including the history behind them. We found that while these clans may cooperate now, history used to be that they used to be against each other in a legendary fight - but we're still investigating this new detail, so stay tuned!