Arrogant Alien Angels

In this rough design I was pushing for a creature that had a life cycle that contained visible snap shots of it's evolution. (infant/teen/adult) It's superior scorpion like fighting ability led it to a premature superiority to other creatures.

Once the creatures reached "adult" age they would be able to stand on their tail/mouth. By manipulating teeth and gums in the tail they would appear to float gracefully in beautiful yet horrifying silhouettes that appear both arrogant and intelligent.

Adults swiftly assume the scorpion like attack posture of their "teen years" and are incredibly deadly. This is a last resort as a mature adult that can stand on it's tail/mouth is too proud to assume the "teen" posture.

This kind of concept is a classic example of an animation driven approach to character design. Where dynamic and original changes to posture are part of the form and function as a direct result of it's evolution.