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| − | The '''Range-bull''', also referred to as '''Ranger bull''', is a gene-manipulated, bigger and smarter reconstruction of the ancient Terran [[w:Aurochs|Aurochs]]. They are raised as cattle on [[Galisteo]]. | + | The '''Range-bull''', also referred to as '''Ranger bull''', is a gene-manipulated, bigger and smarter reconstruction of the ancient Terran [[w:Aurochs|Aurochs]]. They are raised as cattle on [[Galisteo]].<ref name=CQc13>''Close Quarters'', ch. 13</ref> |
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
===Appearance=== | ===Appearance=== | ||
| − | Adult Range-bulls mass up to five metric tons; in a herd with a 4,000 kilogram herd bull with horns spanning four meters, a six-month old specimen | + | Adult Range-bulls mass up to five metric tons; in a herd with a 4,000 kilogram herd bull with horns spanning four meters, a six-month-old specimen weighed around half a ton. Range-bull hide is very tough, described as the equivalent of several centimeters of [[w:Kevlar|Kevlar]]. The species is noted for wide horns.<ref name=CCp04>''Callie's Call'', p. 4</ref> |
===Abilities and Lifestyle=== | ===Abilities and Lifestyle=== | ||
| − | As a bovine species, Range-bulls live in herds and are valued for their meat. Large specimen are thought to be capable of damaging or destroying a ''[[Ranchhand]]'' [[AgroMech]], and an enraged herd can topple a | + | As a bovine species, Range-bulls live in herds and are valued for their meat. Large specimen are thought to be capable of damaging or destroying a ''[[Ranchhand]]'' [[AgroMech]], and an enraged herd can topple a shut-down [[BattleMech]] (as demonstrated on a ''[[Locust]]''). |
Still, Range-bulls can be overcome by predators. A pack of [[Lobo plumado]] killed a straggling calf, though some of them were trampled.<ref name=CCp04/> | Still, Range-bulls can be overcome by predators. A pack of [[Lobo plumado]] killed a straggling calf, though some of them were trampled.<ref name=CCp04/> | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Callie's Call]]'' | + | * ''[[Callie's Call]]'' (short story) |
| + | * ''[[Close Quarters]]'' (novel) | ||
[[Category:Alien species]] | [[Category:Alien species]] | ||
[[Category:Alien fauna]] | [[Category:Alien fauna]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:32, 29 April 2024
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| Type | Bovine cattle |
| Homeworld | Galisteo |
| Environment | Hot steppe |
| Average mass | up to 5,000 kg |
| Average length | est. 600 cm |
| Average height | est. 400 cm |
The Range-bull, also referred to as Ranger bull, is a gene-manipulated, bigger and smarter reconstruction of the ancient Terran Aurochs. They are raised as cattle on Galisteo.[1]
Description[edit]
Appearance[edit]
Adult Range-bulls mass up to five metric tons; in a herd with a 4,000 kilogram herd bull with horns spanning four meters, a six-month-old specimen weighed around half a ton. Range-bull hide is very tough, described as the equivalent of several centimeters of Kevlar. The species is noted for wide horns.[2]
Abilities and Lifestyle[edit]
As a bovine species, Range-bulls live in herds and are valued for their meat. Large specimen are thought to be capable of damaging or destroying a Ranchhand AgroMech, and an enraged herd can topple a shut-down BattleMech (as demonstrated on a Locust).
Still, Range-bulls can be overcome by predators. A pack of Lobo plumado killed a straggling calf, though some of them were trampled.[2]
References[edit]
Bibliography[edit]
- Callie's Call (short story)
- Close Quarters (novel)