Tau base: how to handle monster (no spoilers please)

[Romulator]

Take your time in this area. There are some rooms where you can hide from him and avoid him. As I recall, there is a table you can get under or behind which provides some lovely cover for you. When you open the door, don't just stand around. Open it up and move around a little. He is quick when he knows where the player is, but there are ways to slow him down if he is nearby.

Or, here's a spoiler tag for a proper explanation. Not a spoiler, but his mechanic, which, once seen, will make everything a whole lot easier, but also can ruin the experience.

Spoiler below!

The monster is similar to a Weeping Angel. When you look at it, it stops moving, but it doesn't stop remaining hostile. Look away, then look back, rinse, repeat.

Best of luck!