ᚴ_ENTITY_REPORT

// PHENOMENON: THE_COASTAL_HUM

ENTITY-001 (Qalupalik) is a semi-aquatic humanoid manifestation primarily active along the shorelines of Sector_04. While traditional folklore describes a green-skinned child-stealer, Skrymir sensors indicate the entity is actually a form of sentient acoustic camouflage.

// OBSERVATION_DATA

• VISUAL: Appearances are often obscured by localized steam or fog. Distinguishing feature is an oversized amauti-like dorsal sac composed of kelp-like organic matter.
• ACOUSTIC: Emits a rhythmic "thrumming" that mimics the sound of a stalling boat motor or a distant SOS signal.
• BEHAVIOR: Subject waits at the sinaa (ice edge). It targets lone operatives by disrupting their digital navigation, leading them toward "soft ice" or open leads.

NOMAD_LOG_EXCERPT: "The sonar on the 407S picked up a cluster of movement beneath the floe. It wasn't a seal. The frequency was too structured—like a dial-up modem trying to scream. I saw the fingers first... they looked like wet driftwood. I didn't wait for the rest."

// COUNTERMEASURES

Avoid the ice edge when the sun is at its lowest. If the 407S detects a 'Humming_Loop' in the local audio feed, increase Bravo throttle immediately. Do not attempt to "rescue" sounds coming from the water.