Talk:What are R.A.P.Es and Retardigrades?/@comment-39044126-20200502013547

"Our local experts believe 'Retardigrade' to be a byproduct of R.A.P.E., not an alternative name for it. Evidence suggests that since the pharyng-spores (or 'bug counterparts') orignitated from a member of the R.A.P.E. species, Techticus Retardicus, they are therefore his Retardigrade, hence why they're referred as such in the unfortunately now deleted and unrecovered video 'CULTURE'. One could theorize that each R.A.P.E. being has their own unique 'grade', depending on their 'last name'. If yours was something like 'Autisticus', your pharyng-spores would be your Autistigrade. 'Omnipect' generating 'Omnigrade', 'Cancerum' generating 'Cancergrade', etc. Though it's entirely possible Tech was the only one dubbed the latin-inspired, two-word moniker on his homeworld. Until Retardicus' reappearance, the nomenclature surrounding R.A.P.E. will most likely stay a mystery to the eyes of the public." -The Department of Public Relations