Overview
The Orgins of the Headcrabs or also know as “headhumpers”.
1. Headcrabs info
The combine transformed this parasitic species into weapons of war during the events of Half-Life 2. They are omnivores. (Shocker). They are widely considered one of the most iconic aliens of the Half-Life series.In Half-Life 2, the Combine are seen utilizing Headcrabs as a form of biological weaponry against the Resistance. “Headcrab Shells,” as they are known, are large mortar shells containing a payload of Headcrabs, which are released on impact, free to infect or terrorize anyone nearby. If used in large numbers, these shells are highly effective in neutralizing a large Resistance base. The effects of large-scale Headcrab shelling are seen during Gordon’s visit to the devastated town of Ravenholm, where most inhabitants have been turned into Zombies.
Headcrabs can be domesticated, as seen with Lamarr, Isaac Kleiner’s pet Headcrab. Lamarr has been “de-beaked”, and is said to be completely harmless; removing the beak of Headcrabs renders them unable to cut into a host head, making them harmless and apparently less aggressive. This implies that the beak of a Headcrab makes them irritable and prone to aggression due to pain and/or discomfort, in a manner similar to a human’s wisdom teeth.
2. Where do they come from?
Originally, a device holding a Gonarch’s sack, nicknamed the “Combine Big Momma Pod” (a reference to the Gonarch’s nickname), was to be used by the Combine for obtaining large numbers of Headcrabs for use in Headcrab Shells, and to be encountered in the Ravenholm mine.[3] Since the device does not appear in the final games, it is unknown so far how the Combine breed their Headcrabs.
3. The kinds or species of the Headcrabs!
The Headcrab comes in several subspecies:
- The Standard Headcrab – the first Headcrab introduced in Half-Life, seen in its infant form near the end of the game. It turns its host into a Standard Zombie, and in some cases a Gonome.
- The Gonarch – a much larger, mature Headcrab species which spawns baby Headcrabs. Does not use hosts.
- The Fast Headcrab – introduced in Half-Life 2, and much faster than Standard Headcrabs. Turns its host into a Fast Zombie.
- The Poison Headcrab – a toxic Headcrab, causing more damage to the host. Also introduced in Half-Life 2, it turns its host into a Poison Zombie.
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