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Line 6: | homeworld = [[Lopez]]<ref name="CBTCp134"/> | homeworld = [[Lopez]]<ref name="CBTCp134"/> | environment = Subtropical regions<ref name="CBTCp134"/> | environment = Subtropical regions<ref name="CBTCp134"/> − | mass = 720 kg<ref name="CBTCp134"/> + | mass = 720 kg<ref name="CBTCp134"(> | length = 2,400 cm<ref name="CBTCp134"/> | length = 2,400 cm<ref name="CBTCp134"/> | height = 600 centimeters<ref name="CBTCp134"/> | height = 600 centimeters<ref name="CBTCp134"/> Line 30:
Line 30: When humans first explored the world of Lopez, they were amazed by what they found. The branth were "living dragons" straight out of the tales and myths of old Terra. Right down to the large leathery wings, scaled hides, and sharp teeth. Though they lack the flaming breath, they do spit a poisonous substance to which most humans have an allergic reaction.<ref name="CBTCp134"/> When humans first explored the world of Lopez, they were amazed by what they found. The branth were "living dragons" straight out of the tales and myths of old Terra. Right down to the large leathery wings, scaled hides, and sharp teeth. Though they lack the flaming breath, they do spit a poisonous substance to which most humans have an allergic reaction.<ref name="CBTCp134"/> − In addition, these amazing creatures can be tamed and trained to carry one or two riders into the air. Some are trained as show animals performing spectacular flights or acting as "dragons" in various holovid productions. Those that keep trained branths make sure to restrict contact to specially trained keepers. While they may be tame, their sheer size and strength make them quite dangerous. Branths can inflict heavy damage on people and even [[BattleMech#Light|light]] [[BattleMech]]s.<ref name="hs55"/> An angered branth can be deadly. + In addition, these amazing creatures can be tamed and trained to carry one or two riders into the air. Some are trained as show animals performing spectacular flights or acting as "dragons" in various holovid productions. Those that keep trained branths make sure to restrict contact to specially trained keepers. While they may be tame, their sheer size and strength make them quite dangerous. Branths can inflict heavy damage on people and even light [[BattleMech]]s.<ref name="hs55"/> An angered branth can be deadly. − Many attempts have been made to export the branth to other worlds, but they cannot survive off world due to their high susceptibility to disease. By 3067 however various immune system boosters were available to branth handlers, and exported branth became more likely to survive.<ref>''handbook: House Marik'', p. 67</ref> Despite this, branth often didn't survive off Lopez.<ref>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 148</ref> + Many attempts have been made to export the branth to other worlds, but they cannot survive off world due to their high susceptibility to disease. By 3067 however various immune system boosters were available to branth handlers, and exported branth became more likely to survive.<ref>''handbook: House Marik'', p. 67</ref> Despite this, branth often didn't survive off Lopez.<ref>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 164</ref> A conservationist group, the [[BranthKeepers]], dedicates itself to the protection of the branths and their environment. A conservationist group, the [[BranthKeepers]], dedicates itself to the protection of the branths and their environment. Line 38:
Line 38: Usually branth are encountered alone, with larger groups limited to a mated pair and newborns. After a year, the young branth are on their own and the family unit breaks up into their solitary animals.<ref name="hs55"/> Usually branth are encountered alone, with larger groups limited to a mated pair and newborns. After a year, the young branth are on their own and the family unit breaks up into their solitary animals.<ref name="hs55"/> − Branth are occasionally used as mounts for infantry units.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', pp. 294-296</ref> The Branth Irregulars are one example of such [[Aerial Beast Infantry]]. + Branth are occasionally used as mounts for infantry units.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', pp. 294-296</ref> ==References== ==References== Line 49:
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| homeworld = [[Lopez]]<ref name="CBTCp134"/> | | homeworld = [[Lopez]]<ref name="CBTCp134"/> | ||
| environment = Subtropical regions<ref name="CBTCp134"/> | | environment = Subtropical regions<ref name="CBTCp134"/> | ||
| − | | mass = 720 kg<ref name="CBTCp134" | + | | mass = 720 kg<ref name="CBTCp134"(> |
| length = 2,400 cm<ref name="CBTCp134"/> | | length = 2,400 cm<ref name="CBTCp134"/> | ||
| height = 600 centimeters<ref name="CBTCp134"/> | | height = 600 centimeters<ref name="CBTCp134"/> | ||
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When humans first explored the world of Lopez, they were amazed by what they found. The branth were "living dragons" straight out of the tales and myths of old Terra. Right down to the large leathery wings, scaled hides, and sharp teeth. Though they lack the flaming breath, they do spit a poisonous substance to which most humans have an allergic reaction.<ref name="CBTCp134"/> | When humans first explored the world of Lopez, they were amazed by what they found. The branth were "living dragons" straight out of the tales and myths of old Terra. Right down to the large leathery wings, scaled hides, and sharp teeth. Though they lack the flaming breath, they do spit a poisonous substance to which most humans have an allergic reaction.<ref name="CBTCp134"/> | ||
| − | In addition, these amazing creatures can be tamed and trained to carry one or two riders into the air. Some are trained as show animals performing spectacular flights or acting as "dragons" in various holovid productions. Those that keep trained branths make sure to restrict contact to specially trained keepers. While they may be tame, their sheer size and strength make them quite dangerous. Branths can inflict heavy damage on people and even | + | In addition, these amazing creatures can be tamed and trained to carry one or two riders into the air. Some are trained as show animals performing spectacular flights or acting as "dragons" in various holovid productions. Those that keep trained branths make sure to restrict contact to specially trained keepers. While they may be tame, their sheer size and strength make them quite dangerous. Branths can inflict heavy damage on people and even light [[BattleMech]]s.<ref name="hs55"/> An angered branth can be deadly. |
| − | Many attempts have been made to export the branth to other worlds, but they cannot survive off world due to their high susceptibility to disease. By 3067 however various immune system boosters were available to branth handlers, and exported branth became more likely to survive.<ref>''handbook: House Marik'', p. 67</ref> Despite this, branth often didn't survive off Lopez.<ref>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. | + | Many attempts have been made to export the branth to other worlds, but they cannot survive off world due to their high susceptibility to disease. By 3067 however various immune system boosters were available to branth handlers, and exported branth became more likely to survive.<ref>''handbook: House Marik'', p. 67</ref> Despite this, branth often didn't survive off Lopez.<ref>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 164</ref> |
A conservationist group, the [[BranthKeepers]], dedicates itself to the protection of the branths and their environment. | A conservationist group, the [[BranthKeepers]], dedicates itself to the protection of the branths and their environment. | ||
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Usually branth are encountered alone, with larger groups limited to a mated pair and newborns. After a year, the young branth are on their own and the family unit breaks up into their solitary animals.<ref name="hs55"/> | Usually branth are encountered alone, with larger groups limited to a mated pair and newborns. After a year, the young branth are on their own and the family unit breaks up into their solitary animals.<ref name="hs55"/> | ||
| − | Branth are occasionally used as mounts for infantry units.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', pp. 294-296</ref> | + | Branth are occasionally used as mounts for infantry units.<ref>''Tactical Operations'', pp. 294-296</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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