Typhon
Prey Story and Endings Explained
The Typhon are the main enemies in Prey. They are an alien race that appears as an inky, shifting substance capable of many extraordinary feats. When it comes to stealth they are second to none. The smallest of the Typhon, Mimics, are able to become any item they see. In fact, your first introduction to them shows one becoming a coffee mug that proceeds to strangle a scientist right in front of you. If that was the only type that Morgan had to deal with it would’ve been terrifying enough, but there are more.
There are some that look like human shadows, wandering about using powerful ranged abilities. They can set you on fire and stun Morgan. Some can take over nearby machinery such as powerful turrets that they use to rain hell down upon defenseless humans. There are others who can control the minds of those nearby, turning people who were colleagues and allies into deadly obstacles.
Just where did they come from, though? Early on, you can actually watch a video of the first contact with the Typhon. It was while an astronaut was fixing up the outside of a space station. You can see a panel floating by before suddenly transforming into one of the writhing aliens Morgan soon becomes very familiar with. It attacks the astronaut without provocation, and then the video cuts out. Another video shows how they multiply and create new forms, using force and violence in order to evolve. They are dangerous creatures, and now they’re aboard the Talos I, free to kill everyone on board. Because of this, Morgan has a serious mission to undertake.
