A heavily armored, red and gray crab-like mech with multiple guns and glowing teal lights on a dark background.

Description of a LANCER Swallowtail mech inspired by a crab. Swallowtail “Crab” Variant – Visual Description Silhouette & Posture: The mech has a low, hunched silhouette, mimicking the natural stance of a crab. It hugs the ground for stealth and agility, with a wide, intimidating profile. It stands on six articulated legs, each shaped like crab limbs—jointed with armored segments and tipped with broad, stable footpads for skittering motion. Armor & Chassis: The body is covered in interlocking carapace-like armor plates, reminiscent of a crab’s shell. The armor is layered for deflection, with angular surfaces and recessed joints. The torso section is compact and rounded, forming a dome-like shell with smooth contours interrupted by sensor ports and recessed weapon bays. Color Scheme: Primary colors: Dark red and burnt orange, with a naturalistic chitin look. Secondary colors: Gunmetal gray and black for joints and under-armor machinery. Accents: Glowing teal lights on sensors, drones, and energy nodes, giving a bio-luminescent, aquatic feel. Head / Sensor Array: Instead of a humanoid “head,” it has a cluster of sensor orbs mounted on the front of its shell, with mandible-like armor framing them. A row of smaller eyes or lights rings the “face,” evoking a crab’s multifaceted vision system. Arms & Weaponry: The mech’s primary manipulators resemble massive claws, with one side outfitted for a high-torque cutting blade and the other converted into a high-energy rail gun or stun See more