Plasma Bug

The Plasma Bug is a type of Arachnid that appears in the Starship Troopers film universe. One of the larger Arachnid variants, Plasma Bugs serve as long-range artillery units in the Bug horde, capable of launching great bursts of plasma over vast distances and even into orbit.

Overview
Plasma Bugs are four-legged creatures with massively swollen abdomens. The organs within their abdomenal regions are capable of producing highly volatile plasma which can then be expelled with great force from the creature's anus. This plasma is used as a long-range artillery strike, capable of traversing great distances over planetary terrain to demolish specific targets. Plasma Bugs are even capable of firing these plasma bursts into space, using them to destroy human ships hanging in orbit over their worlds.

Due to the major threat Plasma Bugs pose to their capital ships, the Terran Federation tend to target these creatures first during campaigns, sending in wings of TAC Fighters or Mobile Infantry advance squads to eliminate the Plasma Bugs present before the Fleet begins widespread deployment. With their size and bulk, Plasma Bugs have limited mobility, but are always well-defended by hordes of Warriors and Hoppers.