Drophyd

"Unpleasant, dreadful, dreadful, dreadful little creatures..."

- The Aphelion on Drophyds

The Drophyds were a race of fish-like aliens originating from Planet Zaurik. They were minions of Percival Tachyon and the primary enemy race, along with the space pirates, of Tools of Destruction. They were persuaded to form the basis Tachyon's army after being bribed with raritanium. Their armored suits are designed to contain water or some other liquid for them to breath in. It is possible that this means the Drophyds have gills and cannot survive outside of an aquatic environment. When their armor is destroyed, the Drophyds can be seen flopping around, indicating that they are in fact a race of intelligent fish. The armour they wear is based on Lombax nanotechnology made from materials stolen by the Space Pirates. Their most obvious feature is their eyes; which are very large and yellow.

A Drophyd talks when Ratchet first hits land on the second visit to Fastoon. The Imperial General sounds similar and is likely a Drophyd.

Types
Drophyds come in a variety of mechanical suits. From Rykan V onwards, the suits gain a more reddish appearance, and on Reepor onwards they upgrade into obsidian armor. These suits are:
 * Drophyd Sentry
 * Drophyd Trooper
 * Drophyd Gunship
 * Drophyd Defender
 * Enforcer
 * Drophyd Cyclocannon
 * Drophyd Transport Ship
 * Drophyd Turret

Appearances

 * Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction