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| − | '''Tariq''' (plural Tariqim) | + | A '''Tariq''' (plural ''Tariqim'') is a large, bipedal lizard-like creature native to [[Brasha]]. These beasts are swift, durable, and most importantly, trainable. This has allowed them to be used as mounts for [[Beast Mounted Infantry]] within the [[Outworlds Alliance]] and elsewhere.<ref name=HMPSp182>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 182</ref><ref name=TOWp244>''A Time of War'', p. 244</ref> |
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
===Appearance=== | ===Appearance=== | ||
| − | Normally standing just under two meters tall at the shoulder, | + | Normally standing just under two meters tall at the shoulder, Tariqim have fleshy deposits near the base of their tails. Much like a [[w:camel|camel's]] humps, these nodules can sustain a Tariq for several days in harsh conditions. A rough, wrinkled brown hide, as well as transparent inner eyelids, also help protect a Tariq from sand, grit, and harsh desert conditions.<ref name=HMPSp182></ref> |
===Abilities=== | ===Abilities=== | ||
| − | + | Much like a [[Terra|Terran]] [[w:ostrich|ostrich]], Tariqim are very fast over ground, with their speed rivaling some [[BattleMech]]s and [[Combat vehicle]]s. Their camel-like durability makes them excellent mounts in environments that lack water.<ref name=TOWp244></ref> | |
| − | Tariqim are also highly | + | Tariqim are also highly intelligent. They can be readily trained if removed from their litters before they reach three months old. Older individuals (beyond seven years of age) are renowned for their bad temper, however. When angry, they are able to spit a viscous, smelly pinkish liquid which stains whatever it touches.<ref name=HMPSp182></ref> |
===Habitat and Diet=== | ===Habitat and Diet=== | ||
| − | + | Tariqim eat the smaller lizards and waterfowl which inhabit the oases of Brasha's deserts.<ref name=HMPSp182></ref> | |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | On Brasha, and elsewhere in the [[Outworlds Alliance]], Tariqim are used as an alternative for | + | On Brasha, and elsewhere in the [[Outworlds Alliance]], Tariqim are used as an alternative for horses as a riding mount. They are even used as Beast Mounted Infantry by forces such as the [[Qum'ran Guard]] of the [[Brasha Planetary Militia]],<ref name=HMPSp199>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 199</ref><ref name=HMPSp151>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 151</ref> as well as by local Brasha bandits.<ref name=TROI>''Technical Readout: Irregulars'', p. 22</ref> Such soldiers form a close bond with their mounts, caring for them like a family member, and mourning their deaths like a comrade in arms.<ref name=TRO3085>''Technical Readout: 3085'', p. 218</ref> |
| − | Tariqim | + | Tariqim are also kept and tamed by some circuses within the Inner Sphere.<ref name=TROLC>''Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth'', p. 28: Rarald Fitzsimmons</ref><ref name=TRODA>''Technical Readout: Dark Age'', p. 40: Rarald Fitzsimmons</ref> |
| − | + | Following the [[Clan Invasion]], [[Clan Snow Raven]] investigated the economic feasibility of exporting Tariqim more widely across the [[Inner Sphere]].<ref name=TOWp244></ref> | |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth]]'' | ||
* ''[[Technical Readout: Dark Age]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: Dark Age]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Technical Readout: Irregulars]]'' | ||
[[Category:Alien species]] | [[Category:Alien species]] | ||
[[Category:Alien fauna]] | [[Category:Alien fauna]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:52, 29 January 2024
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| Tariq | |
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| (Saurus Tariqus Brashae) | |
| Creature information | |
| Type | Reptile |
| Homeworld | Brasha |
| Environment | Desert |
| Average mass | 510 kg |
| Average length | 275 cm |
| Average height | 200 cm |
A Tariq (plural Tariqim) is a large, bipedal lizard-like creature native to Brasha. These beasts are swift, durable, and most importantly, trainable. This has allowed them to be used as mounts for Beast Mounted Infantry within the Outworlds Alliance and elsewhere.[1][2]
Contents
Description[edit]
Appearance[edit]
Normally standing just under two meters tall at the shoulder, Tariqim have fleshy deposits near the base of their tails. Much like a camel's humps, these nodules can sustain a Tariq for several days in harsh conditions. A rough, wrinkled brown hide, as well as transparent inner eyelids, also help protect a Tariq from sand, grit, and harsh desert conditions.[1]
Abilities[edit]
Much like a Terran ostrich, Tariqim are very fast over ground, with their speed rivaling some BattleMechs and Combat vehicles. Their camel-like durability makes them excellent mounts in environments that lack water.[2]
Tariqim are also highly intelligent. They can be readily trained if removed from their litters before they reach three months old. Older individuals (beyond seven years of age) are renowned for their bad temper, however. When angry, they are able to spit a viscous, smelly pinkish liquid which stains whatever it touches.[1]
Habitat and Diet[edit]
Tariqim eat the smaller lizards and waterfowl which inhabit the oases of Brasha's deserts.[1]
History[edit]
On Brasha, and elsewhere in the Outworlds Alliance, Tariqim are used as an alternative for horses as a riding mount. They are even used as Beast Mounted Infantry by forces such as the Qum'ran Guard of the Brasha Planetary Militia,[3][4] as well as by local Brasha bandits.[5] Such soldiers form a close bond with their mounts, caring for them like a family member, and mourning their deaths like a comrade in arms.[6]
Tariqim are also kept and tamed by some circuses within the Inner Sphere.[7][8]
Following the Clan Invasion, Clan Snow Raven investigated the economic feasibility of exporting Tariqim more widely across the Inner Sphere.[2]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Handbook: Major Periphery States, p. 182
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 A Time of War, p. 244
- ↑ Handbook: Major Periphery States, p. 199
- ↑ Handbook: Major Periphery States, p. 151
- ↑ Technical Readout: Irregulars, p. 22
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3085, p. 218
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3145 Lyran Commonwealth, p. 28: Rarald Fitzsimmons
- ↑ Technical Readout: Dark Age, p. 40: Rarald Fitzsimmons