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A '''soldier ant''' is a fast, very deadly ant. | A '''soldier ant''' is a fast, very deadly ant. | ||
| − | Soldier ants are a major cause of early death for most | + | Soldier ants are a major cause of early [[death]] for most [[player]]s. This is because of their high [[intrinsic]] [[speed]], and tendency to appear in packs. (Some players die to [[giant ant]]s, but those deaths occur less often as soldier ants can do significantly more [[damage]].) |
There are two strategies for players who encounter soldier ants early in the game. | There are two strategies for players who encounter soldier ants early in the game. | ||
| − | * Run away to the stairway (hopefully, the stairway up) as soon as the ant is spotted. If possible, disable the ant (with a wand of sleep) before fleeing. Soldier ants are very fast, so deploy any item that speeds you or slows the ant. Close | + | * Run away to the [[stairway]] (hopefully, the stairway up) as soon as the ant is spotted. If possible, disable the ant (with a [[wand of sleep]]) before fleeing. Soldier ants are very [[fast]], so deploy any item that speeds you or slows the ant. Close [[door]]s to block the ant, but not if the door might resist until the ant enters the [[doorway]]. |
| − | * Attack the ant with your best items. Use your best offensive | + | * Attack the ant with your best items. Use your best offensive [[wand]]s against the ant. (A [[wand of striking]] is liable to miss the ant; it is a poor choice.) |
== Origin == | == Origin == | ||
| − | Soldier ants are a nickname for [[Wikipedia:army ant|army ant]]s in real life. Although it is possible that | + | Soldier ants are a nickname for [[Wikipedia:army ant|army ant]]s in [[real life]]. Although it is possible that [[human]]s have been killed by army or driver ants, it is extremely unlikely, as they are little bigger than ordinary ants. They do, however, travel in very large groups. |
== Team Ant == | == Team Ant == | ||
Revision as of 19:05, 9 June 2006
a soldier ant 
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| Difficulty | 6 |
| Attacks |
2d4 bite, poison which drains strength |
| Base level | {{{level}}} |
| Base experience | {{{experience}}} |
| Speed | 18 |
| Base AC | {{{AC}}} |
| Base MR | {{{MR}}} |
| Alignment | {{{align}}} |
| Frequency (by normal means) | Quite rare, normally appears in small groups |
| Genocidable | yes |
| Weight | 20 |
| Nutritional value | {{{nutr}}} |
| Size | tiny |
| Resistances | poison |
| Resistances conveyed |
{{{resistances conveyed}}}
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A soldier ant is a fast, very deadly ant.
Soldier ants are a major cause of early death for most players. This is because of their high intrinsic speed, and tendency to appear in packs. (Some players die to giant ants, but those deaths occur less often as soldier ants can do significantly more damage.)
There are two strategies for players who encounter soldier ants early in the game.
- Run away to the stairway (hopefully, the stairway up) as soon as the ant is spotted. If possible, disable the ant (with a wand of sleep) before fleeing. Soldier ants are very fast, so deploy any item that speeds you or slows the ant. Close doors to block the ant, but not if the door might resist until the ant enters the doorway.
- Attack the ant with your best items. Use your best offensive wands against the ant. (A wand of striking is liable to miss the ant; it is a poor choice.)
Origin
Soldier ants are a nickname for army ants in real life. Although it is possible that humans have been killed by army or driver ants, it is extremely unlikely, as they are little bigger than ordinary ants. They do, however, travel in very large groups.
Team Ant
Since soldier ants are the highest single cause of death on nethack.alt.org, it has become something of a cliche to say "Go team a!" on #nethack on irc.freenode.net, NAO's channel, whenever Rodney announces a death.
