Apceros
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Apceros (アプケロス Apukerosu) are dinosaurian kaiju featured in the 2020 film Monster Hunter, and are based on the monster species of the same name from Capcom’s Monster Hunter video game franchise
Design
Apceros heavily resemble ankylosaurid dinosaurs with a armored body as well as a clubbed tail. Unlike Ankylosaurids, they possess a shell that appears closer to tortoise shells with spurs emerging from the shell's hindquarters. Their tail clubs are spiked, giving it a superficial resemblance to the tail club of the prehistoric armadillo Doedicurus. A small armored crest sprouts from their head, giving them a slightly ceratopsian appearance.
History
Monster Hunter
Continuing the trek across the desert to reach the Sky Tower, Artemis and The Hunter come across an oasis with a herd of Apceros drinking at the nearby watering hole. The Hunter explains to Artemis that they are herbivores, not hostile to humans.
That night, after a surprise attack from a Cephalos, which the duo cooked and ate, a Rathalos raided the oasis, lighting an individual Apceros on fire and leading the herd into a panicked stampede straight through the campsite. The ensuing stampede would leave Artemis and the Hunter separated. However, The Admiral leapt down from the treetops above to deter the creatures by swinging his energized switch axe down and causing a ripple of flames that seperates the herd. Artemis follows suit, energizing her dual blades to ward the creatures away from trampling them over.
The Hunter, caught in the stampede, comes across a cliff with sharp pointed rock formations at the bottom. Unfortunately, the herd is still advancing forward. The Handler swings in using her slinger to rescue him as the herd plummets into their demise. The slinger gives way under the weight of them both, causing the two to swing back onto the path of the remaining Apceros. The Hunter, in an attempt to keep himself and The Handler from falling, treds on the shells of the creatures, just as Aiden and Lea come to rescue the two. Artemis and The Admiral ward off the last remaining numbers of the stampede. Sometime after the stampede, remaining members or possibly another herd can be seen drinking once more at the oasis while Artemis and the group of hunters set out to trek to the Sky Tower.
Abilities
Physical capabilities
During the stampede, an Apceros displays immense physical strength, being able to plow through a palm tree with ease.
Weaknesses
Apceros are highly adverse to fire. Upon being blasted by fire, it caused the herd to stampede. However, fire emitting from Artemis and the Admiral's weapons was able to ward them off.
Gallery
- Main article: Apceros/Gallery.
External links
References
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