A-014 Fenrir

CACG Item File
A-014, also known by the scientific name Canis venandi novis, is a species of anomalous animal exclusive to the biosphere of Item A-010 ("Yggdrasil"). Instances of A-014 appear similar to the wolves of the Grail, with the key differences between the two being A-014's particularly fluffy fur, their large size, and most of all their unconventional hunting tactics. Most, if not all information on A-014 is gathered by unmanned drones, and is to be taken with a grain of salt. As they are confined to the area around Yggdrasil, their containment is considered to be of "least concern" by Administration. Observation is still encouraged.

Due to their position as hunters in the ecosystem of Yggdrasil, A-014's daily routine consists mostly of socialization with slivers of hunting in between. Despite being predators, A-014 communities tend to be more altruistic in nature than anything of the Grail's animal kingdom. Sick and injured A-014 are cared for by other, healthier members of the community, with prey being brought to them each evening. The average lifespan of A-014 instances is unknown, but it's presumed that they are extremely long in length due to their observed vitality. Their muscular builds, often hidden under fluffy fur, seem to be supported by the small, yet remarkably nutrient-dense, pool of prey species that A-014 instances have been found to hunt.

A-014's anomalous traits allow them to release an electromagnetic blast upon barking, helping them disrupt and capture their main prey, instances of Item A-020 ("The Dvergr"). As A-020 heavily relies on magnetic fields to navigate, it's assumed that A-014 evolved their "EMP Barks" to hunt them specifically. Due to this trait, it is also advised that researchers utilizing the drones stationed on A-010 remain aware of the EMP hazard posed by A-014. Should a drone be lost due to negligence of this risk, the operator at the time of the incident will have their salary docked accordingly, or face revocation of pilot status facility-wide should repeated incidents occur.