Chicken

Lore & Background

The story focuses on Jin Rou raising Big Chicken with immense care, treating the bird as family. However, contrary to typical farming tales, Big Chicken possesses profound supernatural abilities and combat prowess. Crucially, they do not actively seek out conflict; instead, their narrative arc is defined by reactive defense within the farm boundaries, only engaging external threats when the sanctuary is breached. This creates a humorous yet awe-inspiring contrast between their domestic origins and their status as apex predators who will annihilate any invader.

Reader's Guide

Chicken is not merely an animal but a predatory force within the Beware universe. Its role shifts between stalking hunter and environmental hazard depending on the scenario. It possesses heightened durability, often requiring multiple strikes to incapacitate. Survivors must avoid direct eye contact during initial encounters, as this may trigger immediate aggression. The entity utilizes stealth, blending into shadows or farm structures until it is too late to escape. Its defining moments involve turning safe zones into kill boxes, forcing players to rethink their strategy regarding shelter. Understanding its behavior patterns is key to survival. It is drawn to noise and light, making silence a vital tool for evasion. While powerful, it can be lured away using specific bait items found in the environment.

Did You Know?

• A real-world 'chicken gun' used to fire bird carcasses at aircraft components for bird strike testing.
• The first recorded chicken gun was built in 1942 by the US Civil Aeronautics Administration in collaboration with Westinghouse.
• The chicken gun at AEDC Ballistic Range S-3 was repurposed after the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster to test resistance to insulating foam impacts.
• Chickens are the most commonly used ammunition in these tests due to their ready availability and low cost.