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Synthesises a viscous polymer called '''Mucilage''' {{CompoundIcon|image=MucilageIcon.png|internalName=mucilage}} from '''Glucose''' {{CompoundIcon|image=GlucoseIcon.png|internalName=glucose}}. Allows the cell to expel '''Mucilage''' {{CompoundIcon|image=MucilageIcon.png|internalName=mucilage}} to propel itself whilst slowing down creatures that enter the expelled substance. | Synthesises a viscous polymer called '''[[Mucilage]]''' {{CompoundIcon|image=MucilageIcon.png|internalName=mucilage}} from '''Glucose''' {{CompoundIcon|image=GlucoseIcon.png|internalName=glucose}}. Allows the cell to expel '''Mucilage''' {{CompoundIcon|image=MucilageIcon.png|internalName=mucilage}} to propel itself whilst slowing down creatures that enter the expelled substance. | ||
In contrast to the '''[[Flagellum]]''', it provides a quick boost of speed helpful for avoiding predators or catching up to prey. | In contrast to the '''[[Flagellum]]''', it provides a quick boost of speed helpful for avoiding predators or catching up to prey. | ||
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== Scientific Background == | == Scientific Background == | ||
Bacteria and other microbes may produce jets of polysaccharide "slime" as one of several forms of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gliding_motility gliding motility], pushing the cell in the opposite direction of the jet and leaving a trail of '''Mucilage''' behind. | |||
Latest revision as of 19:05, 8 July 2025
| Organelle Details | |
|---|---|
| Slime Jet |  |
| |
| Base Cost (MP) | 60 |
| Requires Nucleus | No |
| Processes | Mucilage Synthesis |
| Enzymes | None |
| Size (Hexes) | 1 |
| Osmoregulation Cost | 1 |
| Storage | 0.5 |
| Unique | No |
| Upgrades | None |
| Internal Name | slimeJet |
Synthesises a viscous polymer called Mucilage 
from Glucose 
. Allows the cell to expel Mucilage to propel itself whilst slowing down creatures that enter the expelled substance.
In contrast to the Flagellum, it provides a quick boost of speed helpful for avoiding predators or catching up to prey.
Requirements
No requirements.
Processes
Mucilage Synthesis: Glucose → Mucilage
Creates Mucilage to be expelled for propulsion.
Modifications
No modifications.
Effects
Enables a cell to expel Mucilage to propel itself. Expelling Mucilage provides a large amount of speed for a short time. The burst can be sustained for longer depending on the amount of available Mucilage .
Any cell without Slime Jets which enters the resulting patch of Mucilage will be slowed down.
Upgrades
No upgrades.
Strategy
The ability to gain a momentary speed boost proves useful when trying to catch up to prey or when running from predators, even more so since the expelled Mucilage can slow down incoming predators. Both total thrust and Mucilage storage, hence also maximum duration of expulsion, are proportional to the number of Slime Jets on a cell.
It is also important to note that the organelle uses Glucose and not ATP 
, so be sure to check your cell's compound balance when adding this organelle.
Scientific Background
Bacteria and other microbes may produce jets of polysaccharide "slime" as one of several forms of gliding motility, pushing the cell in the opposite direction of the jet and leaving a trail of Mucilage behind.