- Monstrous Commander Unit. Main Tyranids commander on the planet surface after arriving Tyranids Hive Fleet.
- Skilled at both ranged and close combat.
- Can be upgraded with bio-weapons effective against different unit types.
- Effective against most unit types.
- Synapse creature, provides Synapse to neighboring units.
- Spawns with Scything Talons and Devourers.
- Detects infiltrated units.
- Increases maximum squad cap by 5 and support cap by 4.