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Green Folk Invasion Stages
Based on observations of Green Folk infestations, as well as mathematical divinations
Stage Zero
Seeds arrive in-system from already infested worlds via Solar Currents. In the atmosphere they break apart, releasing smaller seeds or spores that spread over a wide area.
Stage One
Fallen seeds and spores create isolated biospheres. At this point, it is not believed to be sentient, and instead spreads mindlessly. If an infestation can be discovered at this point, it may be halted with minimal effort.
Stage Two
The biosphere is large enough to become semi-sentient. At this point it can begin integrating natural flora into itself, speeding up growth rapidly. It is also capable of acting aggressively to defend itself. Heartrees will begin to sprout at initial infection points.
Stage Three
Non-ambulatory defensive plants begin appearing. Roots within the infested area are deep enough standard methods will not reliably destroy them.
Stage Four
Limited growth of Dryads. The biosphere is fully sentient and aware, and can sense all that is occurring within its area. Begins focusing on impediments to growth.
Stage Five
Dryad Groves become fully active. Manmade structures will be actively destroyed and broken down. Launcher Trees begin growing, but can only act as short range artillery
Stage Six
Ents begin awakening. Launcher Trees are capable of long-range or anti-air. The planet is presumably half infested.
Stage Seven
Launcher Trees can now fire into orbit. Local fauna [WITHHELD]. Megaflora begin appearing.
Stage Eight
Launcher Trees can now hit targets within the local system. Multiple examples of Megaflora are present.
Stage Nine
The majority of the planet is infested, with megaflora widespread. Launcher Trees begin launching seeds into Solar Currents.
Stage Ten (Hypothetical)
[WITHHELD]
Between this and the Crab history, you have a better idea of the threats you face. Next piece will be about/from the Kingdom of Haven
