Pods are small, immobile Necromorphs that appear in Dead Space and Dead Space 2. They vaguely resemble embryos and are spawned by Guardians to attack intruders. Pods don't move, but they sprout long tentacles that can shoot bony spikes at high velocity, much like the Lurker. They are also filled with a volatile fluid that makes them explode when prey venture too close or if their tentacles are severed.