[PTZ_00S2] Survival Odyssey: Thunnus gigasarcus

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A standalone mod that introduces the delicious tuna fish to the oceans. Venture into the deep, dark ocean for such delicacy!

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Name: Tuna Fish

Habitat: Oceans - Various depths (Size Dependent)

Diet: Piscivore

Sustenance: Oportunistic

Temperament: Unpredictable (Size Dependent)

Wild:

The Tuna fish, is a deep-sea creature that displays distinct behaviors and physical traits throughout its life stages. This species appears to exist in three forms: small, giant, and colossal, although different, it is believed to be different phases of a single species.

In their smallest form, these fish are common in the oceans, often exhibiting a surprisingly docile nature when approached. This makes them easy prey for predators, though they can escape with remarkable speed when threatened. Despite their modest size, they provide a satisfying and delicious meal.

Giant-sized specimens, likely in their pre-adult stage, show entirely different behavior. These tunas become highly defensive toward other species and will fiercely attack if provoked. Despite this aggression, they can be pacified with care and even bred in captivity, if given ample space and the right conditions. Their meat is rich in nutrients, with a unique flavor that surpasses other fish species, such as salmon. Interestingly, giant tunas only breed with others of the same size, a behavior that remains difficult to explain.

The greatest caution must be exercised with those that reach colossal proportions, likely in full adulthood. Found only in the wild, these tunas undergo an irreversible behavioral change. The largest specimens become fiercely aggressive and cannot be pacified under any circumstances. Despite their ferocity, their meat is almost addictive — an indescribable delicacy with unparalleled flavor and extraordinary health benefits.

Domesticated:

Once pacified, whether small or giant, tunas provide a steady supply of meat, fish scales, and even fertilized roe — a highly nutritious food with energy-boosting properties when prepared correctly. However, raising tunas in captivity is often problematic and can lead to unpredictable outcomes. Curiously, some tunas never grow to giant proportions, regardless of the conditions provided. Stranger still is their inability to reach colossal sizes in captivity, suggesting that much is still unknown about their life cycle.

Despite these challenges, tunas have proven remarkably useful. Their scales have unique properties and can be used to create low-quality cementing paste, while prime scales from the giant tunas even offer medicinal benefits.

Ecosystem Footprint:

The tuna fish plays a critical role in the oceanic ecosystem. Its presence helps maintain the delicate balance of marine life, preventing the extinction of other species. Without the Giant Tuna, the oceans would be devoid of much of the life they sustain today. Though dangerous in its largest form, the tuna's presence is an invaluable resource - both for the ecosystem and for the sustenance it provides.

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File Name: Veyronis_Creatura_Thunnus.dat5
File Type: Encrypted Quantum Data Structure (.xqds)
File Size: 24.8 𝑌𝑍𝑇B (Yottazettabytes)
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Species: Thunnus gigasarcus
Time Period: Late Anthropocene
Lifeform Category: Organic
Biological Classification: Natural
Biological Size: Small/Medium
Biological Group: Abyssopoda
Ecological Hierarchy: Keystone Prey
Ecological Impact: Sustainable
Ecological Evolution: No
Ecological Adaptations: Suction Feeding
Ecological Behavior: Socially Defensive-Confrontational
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Adds creatures:

Small Tuna

Habitat Spawn: Found on the oceans, near the surface;
Passively tamed with Leech Blood, (Equivalent to Kibble);
Harvesting the corpse yields Scales, Raw Prime Fish Meat (+) and Tuna Meat (-);
Similar to the mechanics of the Ovis (Sheep) - The resource yield is based on the Health Stat;
Breeding "Small" Tuna can result in a 90% chance for the Fertilized Roe to hatch into a "Small" Tuna, and 10% chance to hatch into a Giant Tuna;

Giant Tuna

Habitat Spawn: Found on the Oceans, at medium depths;
Passively tamed with Ammonite Bile, (Equivalent to kibble);
It is riddeable (without saddle);
Same attack type as the angler (harvests silica pearls);
Harvesting the corpse yields Prime Scales and Tuna Meat;
Similar to the mechanics of the Ovis (Sheep) the yield is based on the Health Stat;
Breeding "Giant" Tuna can result in a 60% chance for the Fertilized Roe to hatch into a "Small" Tuna, and 40% chance to hatch into a Giant Tuna;

Abyssal Tuna

Habitat Spawn: Found on the Oceans, at high depths;
Elite Specimen: Not comparable to Alphas;
Higher Stats than the Giant variant;
Its attack will cause the Stamina Drain debuff;
Harvesting the corpse yields Prime Scales (+) and Tuna Meat (+);
Similar to the mechanics of the Ovis (Sheep) the yield is based on the Health Stat;
It has a chance to drop the Tuna Chibi (10%);

Adds resources:

Scales

Alternative to Chitin/Keratin;
Harvested from Small Tuna Corpses.

Prime Scales

Alternative to Leech Blood/Horns;
Harvested from Giant and Abyssal Tuna Corpses.

Adds Consumables:

Raw Tuna
Equivalent to Raw Mutton;
Taming affinity is based on Raw Prime Fish Meat (+25% Taming Affinity);
Harvested from Small, Giant and Abyssal Tuna Corpses.

Fertilized Tuna Roe

Breed Small or Giant Tuna;

Cooked Tuna

Crafted in Campfire, Fireplace and Industrial Grill;
Always Unlocked.

Cooked Tuna Jerky

Crafted in the Preserving Bin and Industrial Preserving Bin;
Always Unlocked.

Cured Tuna

25% longer spoil timer + 100% longer to craft (2x the usual time);
Crafted in the Preserving Bin and Industrial Preserving Bin;
Always Unlocked.

Smoked Tuna

50% longer to craft (1.5x the usual time);
Crafted in the Preserving Bin and Industrial Preserving Bin;
Always Unlocked.

Bottarga

Eating increases Stamina greatly, instead of Health and Food;
Crafted in the Preserving Bin and Industrial Preserving Bin;
Always Unlocked;

Adds Cosmetics:

Tuna Chibi

Obtainable by killing wild Abyssal Tunas;
Low than 10% chance to drop.

𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬:

Note 1. The mod development is Completed;
Note 2. This is a standalone mod, it does not require the core mod: [PTZ_00] Survival Odyssey;
Note 3. Be aware that odd mod behaviors may occur.
Note 4. There is no expectation that the mod will undergo significant changes, though there is potential for optimizations;
Note 5. Originally planned for [00_PTZ] Ark Re-Evolution in Ark: Survival Evolved;
Note 6. It was created for [PTZ_00] Survival Odyssey, Ark: Survival Ascended. Although importing the original assets caused problems and resulted in damaged assets;
Note 7. Related assets were successfully re-imported and optimized for the current standalone version;
Note 8. The original source of the content is the Atlas Dev Kit, specifically, it is a personal creation based on the original Tuna Fish Model and Animations assets;
Note 9. Roadmap, goals, and plans will not be disclosed to protect my intellectual property, effort, and time dedicated to modding;
Note 10. Documentation will be limited to the mod's page and discord server;
Note 11. Communication can be done in Grand Odyssey;

Thank you for the attention,

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