Stromlings

Stromlings are the Maelstrom-infected minions of Baron Typhonus that spread chaos and destruction wherever their master sends them. They form the main antagonistic body of enemies throughout Project U, though they originated in LEGO Universe.

Physical Description[]

Having a wide variety of breeds, there is no single physical description that can be generalized for all of the breeds. However, there are some general guidelines that can be used to describe different categories of stromlings.

Human-like stromlings are the most distorted, as their skin is partially melted off, revealing their infected bones. Their heads are usually plain purple, with red eyes and no mouth. Most have some sort of tool growing from where one of their hands used to be. All of them glow purple.

Animal-like stromlings are less distorted, as their body shapes remain the same. The only changes seen with these stromlings is that their skin is all black, they are considerably stronger and more aggressive, and glow purple.

Robot-like stromlings are the least distorted, as their external colors rarely change. These usually look the same as before, just glowing purple.

Characteristics[]

Regardless of breed, stromlings all have one thing in common: they will blindly obey the orders of their master, Baron Typhonus, and will not rest until all creation has been destroyed. They are all extremely aggressive and will not think twice about killing anything in their way or destroying all that is around them.

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Stromlings started out as enemies that players destroy in the massively-multiplayer online game LEGO Universe. There, their origin story is the same as it is for Project U: Baron Typhonus creates them after assuming control of the Maelstrom and gaining the name of the Darkitect.

Beyond LEGO Universe, stromlings also appeared in the role-playing games Dino Attack: At War's End and LEGO Universe RPG. In both, stromlings also serve as enemies that the players may destroy. However, unlike LEGO Universe, these games also allowed players to be transformed into stromlings.

Breeds[]

There are a wide variety of stromling breeds created by the LEGO Group, Mustache Maniacs Film Co., and other parties, which are detailed here.

Stromling – The most generic form of stromling, appearing as a minifigure infected with Maelstrom energy. Originally appearing in LEGO Universe, they will return in Legends of the Universe.
Stromling Mech – Former Assembly guard mechs infected by the Maelstrom. Originally appearing in LEGO Universe, they will return in Legends of the Universe.
Dark Spiderling – Spider-like spawn of the Maelstrom Spiders that nest in groups. Originally appearing in LEGO Universe and Dino Attack RPG, they will return in Legends of the Universe.
Maelstrom Spider – Giant spider-like creatures that are deadly in nature. Only two ever appeared in LEGO Universe canon: The Spider Boss and the Spider Queen. However, they may return in Legends of the Universe.
Stromling Pirate – Maelstrom-infected pirates corrupted by their greed. Originally appearing in LEGO Universe, they will return in Legends of the Universe.
Stromling Admiral – Sneaky stromling commanders with hooks and cannons in place of their hands. Originally appearing in LEGO Universe, they will return in Legends of the Universe.
Stromling Ape – Gorillas infected by the Maelstrom’s power. Originally appearing in LEGO Universe and Dino Attack RPG, they will return in Legends of the Universe.

Dark Ronin – Old samurai armor animated by the Maelstrom. Originally appearing in LEGO Universe, they will return in Legends of the Universe.
Maelstrom Horseman – The Maelstrom-infected spirits of samurai and their un-dead steeds. Originally appearing in LEGO Universe, they will return in Legends of the Universe.
Maelstrom Dragon – Corrupted dragons capable of breathing Maelstrom energy from their mouths. Originally appearing in LEGO Universe and Dino Attack RPG, they will return in Legends of the Universe.
Maelstrom Beaver – Ravenous beavers infected by the Maelstrom. While appearing in LEGO Universe, there are currently no plans to include them in Legends of the Universe.
Dark One – A small stromling originally called a Freak Darkling. While appearing in LEGO Universe and Dino Attack RPG, there are currently no plans to include them in Legends of the Universe.
Hammer Stromling – Brute stromlings with hammers in place of their left hands. Originally appearing in LEGO Universe, they may return in Legends of the Universe.
Mutant Dino – T-Rexes, Pterosaurs, Raptors, and Lizard-like creatures mutated by XERRD’s Maelstrom experiments. Originally appearing in Dino Attack RPG, they will return in Legends of the Universe.
Mutant Vinscale Octomus – Octopus-like creatures mutated by XERRD’s Maelstrom experiments. Originally appearing in Dino Attack RPG, one will return in Johnny Thunder and the Wonders Beneath the Waves.
Octosaur – Aquatic Maelstrom creatures. While appearing in Dino Attack RPG, there are currently no plans to include them in Legends of the Universe or other Project U films.
Mutant Viking Monster – Creatures that combine the physical traits of Mutant Dinos and monsters of Viking legends. While appearing in Dino Attack RPG, there are currently no plans to include them in Legends of the Universe or other Project U films.
Quasifigus – Minifigures with the heads of Mutant Dinos. While appearing in Dino Attack RPG, there are currently no plans to include them in Legends of the Universe or other Project U films.
Stromling Islander – Maelstrom-infected islanders with adaptability to tribal culture. Originally appearing in Dino Attack RPG, they may return in Legends of the Universe.
Stromling Explorer – Exploring adventurers infected by the Maelstrom. Originally appearing in Dino Attack RPG, they will return in Legends of the Universe.
Stromling Agent – Maelstrom-infected Dino Attack agents with special disguise abilities. Originally appearing in Dino Attack RPG, they will return in Legends of the Universe.
Stromling Guard – XERRD guards infected with the Maelstrom. Originally appearing in Dino Attack RPG, they may return in Legends of the Universe.
Stromling Scientist – XERRD scientists mistreated for Maelstrom immunity and turned into stromlings. Originally appearing in Dino Attack RPG, they will return in Legends of the Universe.
Stromling Monkey – Monkeys infected with the Maelstrom. While appearing in Dino Attack RPG, there are currently no plans to include them in Legends of the Universe or other Project U films.
Brickster-Bot Stromling – Brickster-Bots infected with the Maelstrom. While appearing in Dino Attack RPG, there are currently no plans to include them in Legends of the Universe or other Project U films.
Stromling Crocodile – Maelstrom-infected crocodiles that live on Adventurer’s Island. While appearing in Dino Attack RPG, there are currently no plans to include them in Legends of the Universe or other Project U films.
Temple Stromling – Stromling invaders spawned inside the Maelstrom Temple that can be disguised by Baron Typhonus. While appearing in Dino Attack RPG, there are currently no plans to include them in Legends of the Universe or other Project U films.
Stromling Soldier – World War II Nazi soldiers that were infected with Baron Typhonus’ Maelstrom powers. They were created for, and will appear in, A Future in the Past.
Stromling Knight – Knights corrupted by the Maelstrom. Originally appearing in BZPower’s LEGO Universe RPG, they may return in Legends of the Universe.
Stromling Lumberjack – Lumberjacks transformed into stromlings through Cal Pada Beta's Maelstrom experiments. They were created for Project U, and will appear in both B.I.O. Corps and Legends of the Universe.
Stromling Astronaut – Astronauts that were corrupted with the Maelstrom. Created for Project U, they will appear in Legends of the Universe.
Stromling Miner – Miners that were corrupted by encountering Tony Twister’s Maelstrom Blaster in Bluebell Mine. Created for Project U, one will appear in Alpha Team: Operation Deep City.
Stromling Researcher – Polar Base researchers that have been transformed by Maelstrom activity. Created for Project U, a few will appear in Mysteries of the Arctic.
Stromling French Parrot – Mutated French Parrot used to torture Chase McCain. Being created for Project U, one will appear in Legends of the Universe.
Stromling Rat – Lab rat accident as a result of Alpha Team tests with the Maelstrom. One will appear in Legends of the Universe, as it was created for the said movie.
Stromling Diver – Deep-Sea divers who came into contact with Maelstrom activity in the Bermuda Triangle. They were created for, and will appear in, Johnny Thunder and the Wonders Beneath the Waves.
Maelstrom Monster – Walruses that have been corrupted into nightmarish creatures. They were created for, and will appear in, Mysteries of the Arctic.
Stromling Rail Worker – Men that work under Engineer Max and Conductor Charlie that were turned into Stromlings. They were created for, and will appear in, B.I.O. Corps.
Infected Citizen – Citizens of Robot City infected with the Maelstrom. While appearing in LEGO Universe, there are currently no plans to include them in Legends of the Universe.
Separator – Special robots created by Master NXT as minions for Baron Typhonus. While appearing in LEGO Universe, there are currently no plans to include them in Legends of the Universe.
Grumpy Darkling – Winged stromlings that wield massive hammers. Even though they were cut from LEGO Universe, they will be included in Legends of the Universe.
Corrupted Mower – Lawn-mowing robots corrupted by the Maelstrom. Even though they were cut from LEGO Universe, they will be included in Legends of the Universe.
Stromling Ninja – Ninjas infected with the Maelstrom. Even though they were cut from LEGO Universe, they will be included in Legends of the Universe.
Maelstrom Seahorse – Seahorses that follow the Maelstrom’s will. Even though they were cut from LEGO Universe, they may be included in Johnny Thunder and the Wonders Beneath the Waves.
Rock Goblin – Small stromling rock monster. In addition to being cut from LEGO Universe, there are also no plans to include them in Legends of the Universe.
Rock Troll – Large stromling rock monster. In addition to being cut from LEGO Universe, there are also no plans to include them in Legends of the Universe.
Drooling Rock Troll – Large stromling rock monster drooling Maelstrom goo. In addition to being cut from LEGO Universe, there are also no plans to include them in Legends of the Universe.
Mace Stromling – Elite stromlings with maces in place of their left hands. Even though they were cut from LEGO Universe, they will be featured in Legends of the Universe.
Maelstrom Rabbit – Rabbits infected with the Maelstrom. In addition to being cut from LEGO Universe, there are also no plans to include them in Legends of the Universe.
Infected Paradox Spiderling – Paradox Spiderling pets that have been infected by the Maelstrom. In addition to being cut from LEGO Universe, there are also no plans to include them in Legends of the Universe.

Named Stromlings[]

Some stromlings have names that they either retained after mutation, or received after being infected, which are listed here.

Blastbreath (Maelstrom Dragon)
TorchBlight (Maelstrom Dragon)
Burnshot (Maelstrom Dragon)
Talli Reeko (Stromling)
ED-902 (Stromling Mech)
Muffet Bane (Dark Spiderling)
Gull Rawstew (Stromling Pirate)
Admiral Flogmore (Stromling Admiral)
Roo Morgg (Stromling Ape)
Grim Daisho (Dark Ronin)
Vargas the Tormented (Maelstrom Horseman)
Butterscorch (Maelstrom Dragon)
Murgle Blotch (Hammer Stromling)
Kinga Hurl (Stromling Ape)
Whack Bliddo (Dark Spiderling)
Oni Rider Kikin (Maelstrom Horseman)
Oni Rider Ikusa (Maelstrom Horseman)
Oni Rider Shi (Maelstrom Horseman)
Oni Rider Seibatsu (Maelstrom Horseman)
Crunchbite (Mutant T-Rex)
Cyrista’s Bane (Mutant T-Rex)
Dr. Rex (Mutant T-Rex)
Maw (Mutant T-Rex)
Ragnorok (Mutant T-Rex)
Tex (Mutant T-Rex)
Shade (Mutant Raptor)
Trouble (Mutant Lizard)
Sapphire (Mutant Lizard)
Eno Saurian (Quasifigus)
Gypsy (Quasifigus)
Navi (Quasifigus)
Pterisa (Quasifigus)
Zagurian (Stromling Knight)
Ahua (Stromling Islander)
Colonel (Stromling Agent)
Cranky (Stromling Ape)
Cyrus (Stromling Agent)
Doctor Dunkelheit (Stromling Agent)
Ghost (Stromling Agent)
Jango (Brickster-Bot Stromling)
Kiddy (Stromling Monkey)
Loop (Stromling Agent)
Mailstorm (Stromling Agent)
Norris (Stromling Scientist)
Palmer (Stromling Agent)
Phoenix (Stromling Agent)
Zachary Virchaus (Stromling Agent)
Zelda Frodongan (Stromling Agent)
Dr. Cyber (Stromling Scientist)
Willie Pones (Stromling Diver)
Bill Derby (Stromling Miner)
Jacob Sawblast (Stromling Lumberjack)

Appearances[]

DINO ATTACK: Saga of a Conflict (2016)
The Pen (2019; Cut From Film)
Silence of Another Past (2020; Unreleased)
A Future in the Past (Not Yet Released)
Alpha Team: Mission Deep City (Not Yet Released)
Johnny Thunder and the Wonders Beneath the Waves (Not Yet Released)
B.I.O. Corps (Not Yet Released)
Mysteries of the Arctic (Not Yet Released)
Legends of the Universe (Not Yet Released)

Trivia[]

Although they are not commonly regarded as such, Mutant Dinos are considered stromlings for Project U, mainly because of their origin story.
In early versions of LEGO Universe, stromlings were called darklings.