Nerve Beast

The Nerve Beast is an uncommon enemy in the Mechanical Abyss in Awakened Mode.

Description
The Nerve Beast has a small, seemingly squished head with multiple folds towards the backside. It also appears to have two horns sprouting from the top of it's head. Most predominantly, it also possesses two needle-like tentacles designed to grab the Submarine with. These are composed of small, circular segments and end at a needle-like point. The Nerve Beast lacks any kind of eyes or any other unnecessary appendages, for this twisted, sinister creature completely alien to anything else found in the Mechanical Abyss has only one motive -- to inflict immense pain upon any who dare to enter it's domain.

Behavior
Nerve Beasts behave similarly to Oil Spitters, making a straight beeline for the Submarine once within sight. They also tend to hide around various corners of the Mechanical Abyss' terrain. Once within reach they will grab the Submarine and send both tentacles inside, causing two hull breaches. Similarly, shields will be disabled until both tentacles are severed. Unlike other tentacled creatures, the tentacles of the Nerve Beast are capable of giving Blood Sickness while attacking players. In addition, unlike other tentacled beasts multiple Nerve Beasts can be attached to the Submarine at once. The Nerve Beast moves at a fast pace, though not quite as fast to outrun the Submarine. It is also small and quiet, making it easy to miss. Due to these immense threats, it is advised to prevent the Nerve Beast from grabbing the Submarine at all, and to have the gunner destroy it immediately.

Trivia

 * Nerve beasts have a similar look and color palette to the Pain Dimension, suggesting that they may have originated from there.