Stegonauts' presence defines safe ground, forming mobile bastions around those they are bound to protect. Stegonauts exhibit strong social imprinting and defensive prioritization, willingly placing themselves between danger and allied entities without provocation. Historical accounts imply that early riders used Stegonauts as living shields during dragon-mounted assaults, charging alongside faster aerial units while absorbing retaliatory force. This explains their compatibility with other mounts and their unique ability to protect allied pets and players mid-engagement.