Flood swarm form

The swarm form is a variety of airborne Flood combat form. Created via infection of predatory avian creatures, these forms are generally seen travelling and attacking in groups. Numerous swarm forms were encountered on the Forerunner shield world of Trove during a conflict in early 2531.

Description
The swarm form is an airborne Flood combat form that possess a hunched body, two bony wings, a gaping mouth, two black eyes, and a pair of elongated trailing limbs. Its mouth is full of teeth and its limbs end in razor-sharp talons. Despite their large size, swarm forms are surprisingly swift.

The swarm forms found on Trove were created through the infection of large, predatory avian creatures that possessed adequate calcium reserves and resilient neurosystems.

Behavior
As their name implies, swarm forms generally move in groups, launching highly sophisticated attacks in coordination with others of its kind. In addition to their sharp talons and teeth that can be used to rend prey into pieces, swarm forms can launch infectious barbed projectiles at enemies, much like the Flood ranged form.

History
During the Battle of Trove in 2531, the crew of the and Covenant forces encountered numerous flocks of swarm forms.

List of appearances

 * Halo Wars