Simulacrum as depicted by Craig Mullins
A chart depicting the anatomy of a simulacrum.
A simulacrum is a representation of something or someone. Durandal uses the word to describe "assimilated" BOBs, android bombs manufactured by the Pfhor.
Behavior
Upon seeing you, they will usually run directly towards you, usually shouting things like "I'm out of ammo!", "Thank God it's you!" or the infamous "Frog Blast the Vent Core!", and when close enough, less than 3 meters,[1] they will explode and inflict severe damage to anyone nearby.
Differences
There are other differences between human Bobs and Simulacrums: apparently the assimilated Bobs have red pupils, only two toes, no genitalia, and disformed teeth, although these differences do not appear in-game.[2] Also, assimilated Bobs will run directly towards you, whereas humans will run erratically, and assimilated Bobs never shoot at anyone. Another way to tell if they are human or not is that simulacrums only wear green uniforms.
Sources
- ↑ Marathon - Level 11: Shake Before Using..., terminal 2
- ↑ Marathon 2: Durandal - Level 19: This Side Toward Enemy, second terminal second message