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{{InfoBoxCreature | {{InfoBoxCreature | ||
| − | | image = | + | | image = Megasaur_MWComp_p81.jpg |
| − | | name = Megasaur | + | | name = Megasaur "T-Rex II" |
| − | | othername = | + | | othername = Megalosaurus Tyrranus<ref>''A Time of War'', p. 244</ref> |
| type = Reptile-like | | type = Reptile-like | ||
| homeworld = | | homeworld = | ||
| environment = | | environment = | ||
| − | | mass = | + | | mass = 7,000 kg |
| − | | length = | + | | length = |
| − | | height = | + | | height = |
| − | | system = | + | | system = [[A Time of War]] |
| − | | Str = | + | | Str = 115 |
| − | | Bod = | + | | Bod = 75 |
| − | | Dex = | + | | Dex = 1 |
| − | | Rfl = | + | | Rfl = 4 |
| − | | Int = | + | | Int = 3 |
| − | | Wil = | + | | Wil = 5 |
| − | | Edg = | + | | Edg = 1 |
| − | | Traits = | + | | Traits = |
| − | | Skills = | + | | Skills = AniMelee +2, Ram Attack, Perception +6, Tracking +2 |
| − | | Size = | + | | Size = Very Large |
| − | | Armor = | + | | Armor = 1/0/0/0 |
| − | | Attack = | + | | Attack = 3M/10 |
| − | | Movement = | + | | Movement = 3/13/25 |
}} | }} | ||
| − | The term '''Megasaur'''<ref>''MechWarrior Companion'', p. 81, "Creatures"</ref> refers to a variety of large, reptilian animals across the [[Inner Sphere]]. | + | The term '''Megasaur'''<ref>''MechWarrior Companion'', p. 81, "Creatures"</ref> refers to a variety of large, reptilian animals across human space, from the [[Inner Sphere]] to the [[Periphery]]. |
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | + | Of the many worlds mankind discovered upon leaving the Terran system, some were inhabited by megasaurs or "great lizards." These creatures reminded many of the extinct dinosaurs from Terra's ancient past. This generic term covers all the species that one may encounter. From plant-eaters, to meat-eaters, to omnivores, bipedal or quadrupedal. | |
| − | Some | + | Some carnivorous megasaurs have been known to eat humans, but most are largely indifferent to such prey. Some have displayed strong territorial instincts and have been known to attack - and sometimes destroy - BattleMechs that stray into their territory. |
| − | ==Planets | + | ==Planets Known to Have Megasaur Populations== |
| − | *[[Caph]] | + | An incomplete list of worlds with fauna that could be described as megasaurs includes: |
| − | *[[Hunter's Paradise]] | + | *[[Caph]] ([[Salutaris Rex|Neosaur]]s)<ref>''Tales from the Cracked Canopy: Silent Roar''</ref> |
| − | *[[Mesozoa]] | + | *[[Farhome]] ([[Lézard de tonnerre]])<ref>''Biendieu''</ref> |
| + | *[[Hunter's Paradise]]<ref>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'', p. 93: "Hunter's Paradise"</ref> | ||
| + | *[[Mesozoa]]<ref>''MechWarrior Companion'', p. 81: "Creatures"</ref> | ||
| + | *[[Hsien]]<ref>''Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130)'', p. 130: "Hsien"</ref> | ||
| + | *[[Camlann (FWL)]] ([[Mordred Lizard]])<ref>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 77: "Camlann Planet Profile"</ref> | ||
| + | *[[Roxborough]] ([[Pteroraptor]])<ref>''Living Legends'', p. 22, "Pteroraptor"</ref> | ||
| + | *[[Gateway]]<ref name=MF>''Moving Forward''</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| + | *''[[A Time of War]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Biendieu]]'' (short story) | ||
| + | *''[[Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130)]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Handbook: House Marik]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Living Legends]]'' | ||
*''[[MechWarrior Companion]]'' | *''[[MechWarrior Companion]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Moving Forward]]'' (short story) | ||
| + | *''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Tales from the Cracked Canopy: Silent Roar]]'' (short story) | ||
| − | [[Category:Alien | + | [[Category:Alien fauna]] |
Latest revision as of 02:53, 18 January 2024
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| Megasaur "T-Rex II" | |
|---|---|
| (Megalosaurus Tyrranus[1]) | |
| Creature information | |
| Type | Reptile-like |
| Homeworld | |
| Average mass | 7,000 kg |
| Creature stats | |
| System | A Time of War |
| STR | 115 |
| BOD | 75 |
| DEX | 1 |
| RFL | 4 |
| WIL | 5 |
| EDG | 1 |
| Skills | AniMelee +2, Ram Attack, Perception +6, Tracking +2 |
| Size | Very Large |
| Armor | 1/0/0/0 |
| Attack | 3M/10 |
The term Megasaur[2] refers to a variety of large, reptilian animals across human space, from the Inner Sphere to the Periphery.
Description[edit]
Of the many worlds mankind discovered upon leaving the Terran system, some were inhabited by megasaurs or "great lizards." These creatures reminded many of the extinct dinosaurs from Terra's ancient past. This generic term covers all the species that one may encounter. From plant-eaters, to meat-eaters, to omnivores, bipedal or quadrupedal.
Some carnivorous megasaurs have been known to eat humans, but most are largely indifferent to such prey. Some have displayed strong territorial instincts and have been known to attack - and sometimes destroy - BattleMechs that stray into their territory.
Planets Known to Have Megasaur Populations[edit]
An incomplete list of worlds with fauna that could be described as megasaurs includes:
- Caph (Neosaurs)[3]
- Farhome (Lézard de tonnerre)[4]
- Hunter's Paradise[5]
- Mesozoa[6]
- Hsien[7]
- Camlann (FWL) (Mordred Lizard)[8]
- Roxborough (Pteroraptor)[9]
- Gateway[10]
References[edit]
- ↑ A Time of War, p. 244
- ↑ MechWarrior Companion, p. 81, "Creatures"
- ↑ Tales from the Cracked Canopy: Silent Roar
- ↑ Biendieu
- ↑ The Periphery, 2nd Edition, p. 93: "Hunter's Paradise"
- ↑ MechWarrior Companion, p. 81: "Creatures"
- ↑ Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130), p. 130: "Hsien"
- ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 77: "Camlann Planet Profile"
- ↑ Living Legends, p. 22, "Pteroraptor"
- ↑ Moving Forward
Bibliography[edit]
- A Time of War
- Biendieu (short story)
- Dark Age: Republic Worlds (3130)
- Handbook: House Marik
- Living Legends
- MechWarrior Companion
- Moving Forward (short story)
- The Periphery, 2nd Edition
- Tales from the Cracked Canopy: Silent Roar (short story)