Hatchling (Species M-113)

A hatchling was an animal]istic member of [[Species M-113, also known as salt vampires. The hatchling was the youngest combat-ready creature of the species, and represented the lowest and most common rank in their hierarchy.

Appearance and specifications
The hatchling did not wear clothing. Its hunched but humanoid body was covered in white fur, leaving only the face and the end of its four extremities exposed. These parts were grey-skinned. The hatchling resembled the infamous M-113 creature the most. 

In combat, hatchlings did not carry weapons and instead relied on their claws for melee attacks. For ranged attacks, they weakened their prey by putting them in a hypnotic hold, and draining them of salt. The hatchling was weaker than the. Compared to the forces of the Alpha Quadrant Alliance, its abilities and strength were equivalent to an ensign-/neophyte rank. 

History
Since the year 2265, Starfleet believed Species M-113, native to planet M-113 and once a functional civilization, extinct. 

In 2409, a horde of Species M-113 emerged from the underground in the Hfihar system and began attacking the Romulan Republic colonists of the Hfihar mining colony. While the M-113 creature could not derive salt from Vulcanoids, the revived species had been genetically modified and where a threat to Romulans. An Allied party present at the colony fought the Species M-113 creatures and guided the evacuation of the colonists. 

Following the end of the Iconian War in 2410, the salt vampire attacks on the Hfihar mining colony ceased. The AQA kept practising ground combat against members of this species in the Arena of Sompek on Qo'noS, at the invitation of General "Rodek".