# Awakened Apes - Community Update
A community-driven update of OnlyMonkey's Awakened Apes mod with scientifically-accurate animal behaviors based on extensive community feedback.
**Original Mod:** https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3566230987
Five playable sapient ape species with unique abilities and personalities:
Gorillas - Gentle giant haulers with massive strength. Peaceful herbivores until provoked.
Chimpanzees - Brilliant psychopaths. Fast learners and deadly shooters with violent tendencies.
Bonobos - Kind, bisexual peacekeepers who resolve conflicts through social bonding.
Orangutans - Genius artisans with psychic sensitivity. Master crafters who need little sleep.
Monkeys - Small, neurotic sharpshooters. Anxious and jittery but excellent at plants and combat.
All apes speak broken English (50% reduced social impact), have species-restricted breeding, and bring specialized roles to your colony. Run pure ape settlements or integrate them as specialists alongside humans!
## Requirements
- RimWorld 1.5+
- Biotech DLC
- Vanilla Expanded Framework (optional, for body size)
## Credits
**Original:** OnlyMonkey
**Community Update:** JonRonStein
**Special Thanks:** u/TexanGoblin, u/KaptinGoblin, u/Craftcoat, u/TheOverBoss, and all community contributors who provided animal behavior feedback
## Compatibility
Works with most weapon/armor mods, HAR, Character Editor, and major gameplay mods.
**NOT COMPATIBLE WITH COMBAT EXTENDED**
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'Apes together strong'
