Traits

Large, bony, exterior plates, similar to those found on insects.

• When adding this trait via a design update, its color must be derived from the Terralien’s pre-existing body colors. Adding new colors requires the use of a Betta Brush.
• Can vary in shape and texture. Plates should resemble the armor of an insect, unless other traits are applied to change the appearance of the exoskeleton.
• CANNOT resemble a Shell or clothing. 
• Can be paired with the Material Parts trait to create non-organic armor.
• Can be shiny, but cannot mimic Iridescence, Material Parts, or Metallic Shimmer without said traits also being applied.
• Can appear bone-like, but can't mimic Transparency or Fossilized Parts without said traits also being applied.
• Can be paired with the Hooves trait to create mantis-like arms or legs.

This trait is applicable to the following subtypes for free when submitting a new design:

• Bug
• Marine
• Synthetic
• Edible
• Microbe
• Reptilian
• Fossil
• Planetary

A Shellpot is required to apply this trait to the following subtypes, or to pre-existing designs:

• Sprout
• Amphibian
• Beast