[ WP ] A regiment of aliens is being trained on how to combat humans .

Citizens, 
 We hope these infograins reach you intact. Information on the invaders is as follows. 
 
 The beings are not, as previously assumed, larval or spore state. They are a previously unheard of non-sessile matured race. This allows them unprecedented mobility and explains their dense build. 
 
 Be wary of the upper stalks and tendrils. These have a rigid internal structure and can be used to wrap around a stalk to apply great force. Several of the initial contacts with these creatures ended with dismemberment or worse. 
 
 They are known to be unable to produce sustenance normally, instead stealing vital elements from outside sources. We must be clear, this means they can and will destroy living sentients to obtain elements from their remains. At this time, the system utilized is not understood, but it has been observed that they avoid citizens of certain species. There may be some photosynthetic element at play, as they still follow a normal sun-active cycle. 
 
 Despite the ability to move with their specialized roots, they appear to be nearly completely anosmatic. How they determine their surroundings is a mystery, but they move with startling accuracy. 
 
 Included here are instructions for producing compounds such as those found in invader-resistant species. Some of you may be able to replicate these compounds in spores. If you are capable of such, hold spores in reserve. Orders will come when the invaders approach your areas. It is essential we do not alert the invaders before we have sufficient compounds to repel them. 
 
 Repeat: Hold compound-bearing spores until the release order is given. 
 
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 As the botany team gathered their equipment for another beautiful day on the world we'd nicknamed'Paradise', I saw something odd out of the corner of my eye. 
 `` Hey, Jim... did that flower just go from red to purple?''
