Zoats were an ancient alien species that were most likely enslaved by the Tyranids and incorporated into their ranks. The Tyranids adapted the Zoat's natural abilities and used them primarily as investigators, their main role being to understand and communicate with various other intelligent species encountered by the Tyranid swarms that were not a part of the Hive Mind. The Zoat were capable of assimilating information about languages and psychology with stunning speed, making rapid and accurate leaps in their comprehension of alien creatures. Due to this innate capability for understanding the subtlest nuances of facial and body language, the Zoat were remarkably charismatic and enigmatic creatures who were able to convey more meaning in a look or gesture than a native of the same cultur