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|type= Herbivore/grazer | |type= Herbivore/grazer | ||
| − | |locomotion= | + | |terrain=Mountains |
| + | |locomotion= Walker | ||
|strength=Standard | |strength=Standard | ||
|speed= Extra Slow | |speed= Extra Slow | ||
|weapons=Scent glands | |weapons=Scent glands | ||
| + | |armor=Furry Pelt | ||
|quantity=Medium pack | |quantity=Medium pack | ||
|symmetry=bilateral | |symmetry=bilateral | ||
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| + | The [[Groat]] is a [[creature]] [[lifeform]] that is not a [[sophont]]. | ||
| + | * It is a [[Mammallianoid]] species that most closely resembles a [[Terran]] [[Goat]]. | ||
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| + | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == | ||
The [[Groat]] is a herbivore native to {{WorldS|Fulacin|Spinward Marches|2613}} in the [[Rhylanor Subsector]]. | The [[Groat]] is a herbivore native to {{WorldS|Fulacin|Spinward Marches|2613}} in the [[Rhylanor Subsector]]. | ||
| − | == Physiology & Ecology == | + | === Physiology & Ecology === |
Individual Groats are harmless, but the outer members of a herd will attack any perceived danger in groups. | Individual Groats are harmless, but the outer members of a herd will attack any perceived danger in groups. | ||
They are capable fighters, using teeth and hooves. They posses a scent gland under the tail and are capable of expelling a noxious fluid up to three meters. | They are capable fighters, using teeth and hooves. They posses a scent gland under the tail and are capable of expelling a noxious fluid up to three meters. | ||
| − | {{WorldS|Fulacin|Spinward Marches|2613}} is well-known for | + | {{WorldS|Fulacin|Spinward Marches|2613}} is well-known for its tainted atmosphere, which is full of toxic levels of microscopic metallics. While toxic to humans, the Groat is perfectly adapted to this tainted atmosphere and flourishes on Fulacin. |
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| − | == Life Cycle & Reproduction == | + | === Life Cycle & Reproduction === |
Groats are actively bred on a number of [[world]]s and take well to animal husbandry and livestock agriculture despite a potentially vigorous defensive instinct. | Groats are actively bred on a number of [[world]]s and take well to animal husbandry and livestock agriculture despite a potentially vigorous defensive instinct. | ||
| − | == Diet & Trophics == | + | === Diet & Trophics === |
| − | Groats are herbivorous grazers, who diet on the autotrophic plant-life of their homeworld of {{WorldS|Fulacin|Spinward Marches|2613}} and other worlds onto which they have been transplanted. | + | Groats are herbivorous grazers, who diet on the autotrophic plant-life of their [[homeworld]] of {{WorldS|Fulacin|Spinward Marches|2613}} and other worlds onto which they have been transplanted. |
The Groat's biggest predator is the [[Fulacinian Snowcat]], a native felinoid carnivore/pouncer. | The Groat's biggest predator is the [[Fulacinian Snowcat]], a native felinoid carnivore/pouncer. | ||
| − | == History & Background == | + | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == |
The Groat's shaggy hair, known as [[Groatle]], is the most obvious resource it provides. Once sheared, cleaned, and groomed, it has a softness and silkiness rivaling the finest synthetic. | The Groat's shaggy hair, known as [[Groatle]], is the most obvious resource it provides. Once sheared, cleaned, and groomed, it has a softness and silkiness rivaling the finest synthetic. | ||
| + | During the 2nd to 4th Century, [[Groatle]] commanded fabulous prices back in the Imperial core. Hunting expeditions went to Fulacin for the sole purpose of catching groats and passing merchants would detour just to collect a few dozen pelts. A side effect was the development of the art of [[groat-meat scrimshaw]] carving. | ||
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| + | In [[377]], Moran scientists [[Genetic Engineering|genetically engineered]] a variant species of Groat that could survive in [[environment]]s lacking the high heavy metal content of Fulacin’s soil and atmosphere. The metal content of the pelt was maintained by concentrating what heavy metals the groats did ingest in the pelt, leaving the meat low enough on metal content to be edible; some [[Vargr]] actually developed a taste for it. Groat farms reduced the value of [[Groatle]] significantly and it soon became unprofitable to go to Fulacin for the Groat hunting alone. | ||
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| + | === Derived Products (Goods) === | ||
In addition, Groatle contains a high concentration of metal salts, which has two beneficial effects: First, Groatle cloth is proof against most pest lifeforms which eat animal fibers. Second, a simple chemical treatment brings out an iridescent, shimmering quality which is very attractive. | In addition, Groatle contains a high concentration of metal salts, which has two beneficial effects: First, Groatle cloth is proof against most pest lifeforms which eat animal fibers. Second, a simple chemical treatment brings out an iridescent, shimmering quality which is very attractive. | ||
Groats are also raised for their meat, which is highly prized by [[Vargr]]. | Groats are also raised for their meat, which is highly prized by [[Vargr]]. | ||
| + | * [[Groatle]] | ||
| + | * [[Groat-meat Scrimshaw]] | ||
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| + | === [[Travellers' Aid Society]] Advisory === | ||
| + | [[Groat]]s are largely a docile livestock creature and are widely considered harmless. They have a TAS green advisory and are not considered dangerous. | ||
| − | + | === Image Repository === | |
| + | No information yet available. | ||
| − | + | == [[World]]s & [[Sector]]s ([[Astrography]]) == | |
| + | This [[creature]] can primarily be found in the following areas: <br> | ||
| + | ''[[Charted Space]]:'' | ||
| + | * [[Dagudashaag Sector]] | ||
| + | ** [[Gadde Subsector]] | ||
| + | ** [[Pact Subsector]] | ||
| + | * [[Spinward Marches Sector]] | ||
| + | ** [[Aramis Subsector]] | ||
| + | ** [[Mora Subsector]] | ||
| + | ** [[Rhylanor Subsector]] | ||
| − | == | + | === Species Notes === |
| − | [[ | + | Groats have been transplanted to several worlds in the [[Aramis Subsector|Aramis subsector]], most notably {{WorldS|Focaline|Spinward Marches|2607}}. |
| − | + | Groats are primarily found in [[coreward]] parts of [[Charted Space]] and are concentrated at: | |
| − | + | * [[Dagudashaag Sector]] | |
* [[Spinward Marches Sector]] | * [[Spinward Marches Sector]] | ||
* [[Vargr Extents]] | * [[Vargr Extents]] | ||
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| + | === Homeworld: 1105 === | ||
| + | The [[homeworld]] of this [[creature]] is: | ||
| + | * [[Fulacin (world)]] | ||
=== World Listing: 1105 === | === World Listing: 1105 === | ||
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| − | == References & Contributors (Sources) == | + | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == |
| − | {{ | + | {{Advanced}} |
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
| − | |S1= {{Ludography cite|name=Twilight's Peak|page=21}} | + | |S1= {{Ludography cite|name= Twilight's Peak|page=21}} |
| − | |S2= {{Ludography cite|name=The Traveller Adventure|page=142}} | + | |S2= {{Ludography cite|name= The Traveller Adventure|page=142}} |
| − | |S3= {{Ludography cite|name=T5 Core rules|page=592}} | + | |S3= {{Ludography cite|name= T5 Core rules|page=592}} |
| − | |S4= Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[ | + | |S4= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] |
| − | | | + | |S5= Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Hans Rancke-Madsen]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] |
| + | |S6= Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | ||
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[[Category: Genetic Engineering]] | [[Category: Genetic Engineering]] | ||
[[Category: Groat]] | [[Category: Groat]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:42, 25 March 2019
| Groat | |
|---|---|
 Adult Female | |
| Base Information | |
| Classification | Herbivore/grazer |
| Terrain | Mountains |
| Locomotion | Walker |
| Size | large |
| Speed | Extra Slow |
| Strength | Standard |
| Social Structure | Medium pack |
| Weapons | Scent glands |
| Armor | Furry Pelt |
| Body Structure | |
| Symmetry | bilateral |
| Head/Torso | Head with brain/senses |
| Limbs & Manipulators | 2 fore legs, 2 rear legs |
| Tail | 1 tail |
| Skeleton | Bony interior |
| Internal Fluids | Blood |
| Skin | Furry pelt |
| Natural Weapons | Scent glands |
| Body Shape | |
| Size | large |
| Stance | Horizontal |
| Length/Height | 1.3 meters |
| Body Profile | Typical |
| Weight | 27 kilograms |
| Details | |
| Edibility | Yes |
| Training Difficulty | No |
| Source | |
| Homeworld | Fulacin (Spinward Marches 2613) |
| Multi-world | Yes |
| Canon | Yes |
| Reference | Twilight's Peak 21. |
The Groat is a creature lifeform that is not a sophont.
- It is a Mammallianoid species that most closely resembles a Terran Goat.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
The Groat is a herbivore native to Fulacin (Spinward Marches 2613) in the Rhylanor Subsector.
Physiology & Ecology[edit]
Individual Groats are harmless, but the outer members of a herd will attack any perceived danger in groups.
They are capable fighters, using teeth and hooves. They posses a scent gland under the tail and are capable of expelling a noxious fluid up to three meters.
Fulacin (Spinward Marches 2613) is well-known for its tainted atmosphere, which is full of toxic levels of microscopic metallics. While toxic to humans, the Groat is perfectly adapted to this tainted atmosphere and flourishes on Fulacin.
Life Cycle & Reproduction[edit]
Groats are actively bred on a number of worlds and take well to animal husbandry and livestock agriculture despite a potentially vigorous defensive instinct.
Diet & Trophics[edit]
Groats are herbivorous grazers, who diet on the autotrophic plant-life of their homeworld of Fulacin (Spinward Marches 2613) and other worlds onto which they have been transplanted.
The Groat's biggest predator is the Fulacinian Snowcat, a native felinoid carnivore/pouncer.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
The Groat's shaggy hair, known as Groatle, is the most obvious resource it provides. Once sheared, cleaned, and groomed, it has a softness and silkiness rivaling the finest synthetic.
During the 2nd to 4th Century, Groatle commanded fabulous prices back in the Imperial core. Hunting expeditions went to Fulacin for the sole purpose of catching groats and passing merchants would detour just to collect a few dozen pelts. A side effect was the development of the art of groat-meat scrimshaw carving.
In 377, Moran scientists genetically engineered a variant species of Groat that could survive in environments lacking the high heavy metal content of Fulacin’s soil and atmosphere. The metal content of the pelt was maintained by concentrating what heavy metals the groats did ingest in the pelt, leaving the meat low enough on metal content to be edible; some Vargr actually developed a taste for it. Groat farms reduced the value of Groatle significantly and it soon became unprofitable to go to Fulacin for the Groat hunting alone.
Derived Products (Goods)[edit]
In addition, Groatle contains a high concentration of metal salts, which has two beneficial effects: First, Groatle cloth is proof against most pest lifeforms which eat animal fibers. Second, a simple chemical treatment brings out an iridescent, shimmering quality which is very attractive.
Groats are also raised for their meat, which is highly prized by Vargr.
Travellers' Aid Society Advisory[edit]
Groats are largely a docile livestock creature and are widely considered harmless. They have a TAS green advisory and are not considered dangerous.
Image Repository[edit]
No information yet available.
Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)[edit]
This creature can primarily be found in the following areas:
Charted Space:
Species Notes[edit]
Groats have been transplanted to several worlds in the Aramis subsector, most notably Focaline (Spinward Marches 2607).
Groats are primarily found in coreward parts of Charted Space and are concentrated at:
Homeworld: 1105[edit]
The homeworld of this creature is:
World Listing: 1105[edit]
This creature is known to be found in the following systems and worlds:
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
- Marc Miller. Twilight's Peak (Game Designers Workshop, 1980), 21.
- Frank Chadwick, John Harshman, J. Andrew Keith, Marc Miller, Loren Wiseman. The Traveller Adventure (Game Designers Workshop, 1983), 142.
- Marc Miller. T5 Core Rules (Far Future Enterprises, 2013), 592.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Hans Rancke-Madsen of the Ministry of Science
- Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science