Shadeswarm

Shadeswarm (Shadow-dwellers, shadespawn) are microscopic beings that live in "swarms" that can be up to millions strong. [NOTE: Largest swarm on record was ten million AL ISC] Alone or in small numbers, they pose little to no threat; they are most often seen as specks of dust in a bright light, and are present on all worlds. [NOTE: At present, there is no evidence of swarms of any size on Asmodeus One. JR IEAC]

In greater numbers, they are capable of stripping flesh from bone in a matter of milliseconds [Test run 1/30/2984, doc 84130-Delta-S] and can destroy most structures with ease [Reference aforementioned test].

Extreme caution is advised when dealing with shadespawn. Pay close attention to your shadow, as they mimic and use them to attack.

First Contact
The first sighting of shadespawn was reported in the year 2970, aboard the prison moon Lithia. Reports of mass unexplained deaths were confirmed by scan, and Lithia was destroyed after extraction of observational materials related to the new organism. [Auth. MC-1250-C]

Materials relating to shadespawn are kept in ISC Vault 1303, section 5.

Characteristics
Shadespawn have been observed to travel and hunt in large groups (shadeswarms), ranging in number from several thousand to several million. They are said to live in the shadows in larger numbers, and stalk their prey by creating a false shadow before devouring their target, stripping flesh from bone almost instantaneously.

In smaller numbers, shadespawn are not dangerous to most forms of life. Even so, if a small swarm appears to be growing it is best to vacate the area and report the sighting to your nearest ISC office.

Containment
No known method of containment exists for this organism. Only known destruction event was aboard Lithia [see memo: On Lithia and its Consequences]