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{{Animal simple | {{Animal simple | ||
| − | |name = | + | |name = [[Illgawf]] |
| − | |image = [[File: | + | |image = [[File:Illgawf.png|350x350px]] |
|caption = | |caption = | ||
|type = | |type = | ||
|terrain = | |terrain = | ||
|locomotion = | |locomotion = | ||
| − | |size = | + | |size = Small |
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| − | |home = | + | |home = [[Glisten Subsector]] |
| − | |multi = | + | |multi = Yes |
|canon = Yes | |canon = Yes | ||
|ref = MTJ#01 | |ref = MTJ#01 | ||
|footnote = | |footnote = | ||
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| − | The Illgawf | + | The [[Illgawf]] are a relatively simple [[creature]]. |
== Physiology & Ecology == | == Physiology & Ecology == | ||
| − | The [[illgawf]]'s origins are quite uncertain. It appears to be a genetically-engineered omnivore of the gatherer description, and has been found on several worlds in the Glisten/Spinward Marches | + | The [[illgawf]]'s origins are quite uncertain. It appears to be a genetically-engineered omnivore of the gatherer description, and has been found on several worlds in the Glisten/Spinward Marches ubsector in several different climates. he animal appears to adapt readily to nearly all conditions. |
| − | The typical [[ | + | The typical [[illgawf]] is an amorphous blob of fur, about the size of a soccer ball (when holding itself in a spherical configuration) and masses about 7 kilograms. The fur ranges from a uniform gray to mottled black, but the eyes are always blue. It can change into several simple shapes, which vary by individuals and climate. |
| − | It can lengthen itself into a snake-like shape, about 3 cm in diameter and up to 65 cm long, and prefers this form of movement. [[ | + | It can lengthen itself into a snake-like shape, about 3 cm in diameter and up to 65 cm long, and prefers this form of movement. [[Illgawf]]s are solitary creatures and tend to be nocturnal, [[Illgawf]]s are solitary creatures and tend to be nocturnal/ The animal has no way to attack and cannot generate enough force with a constriction to cause damage or even to impair movement much. |
Many of its body functions are still not well understood, even with high tech scanning equipment. Trying to figure out how it manages to remain uniformly covered with fur when shape-changing is still the topic of many graduate studies in xenobiology. | Many of its body functions are still not well understood, even with high tech scanning equipment. Trying to figure out how it manages to remain uniformly covered with fur when shape-changing is still the topic of many graduate studies in xenobiology. | ||
How it makes sound is yet another puzzle. It does not appear to have vocal cords, but instead seems to make noises by engulfing gas bubbles as it breathes. | How it makes sound is yet another puzzle. It does not appear to have vocal cords, but instead seems to make noises by engulfing gas bubbles as it breathes. | ||
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== Life Cycle & Reproduction == | == Life Cycle & Reproduction == | ||
| − | The [[ | + | The [[illgawf]] breed about once every year and, being asexual, they gain weight until the time of reproduction. The [[illgawf]] then splits into two animals. The original animal "parents" the new member for a period of about two weeks. Then the newer [[illgawf]] heads out on its own. The typical specimen lives about 15 standard years and reproduces every year of its life. |
== Diet & Trophics == | == Diet & Trophics == | ||
| − | The [[ | + | The [[illgawf]] can digest just about any form of organic material, but prefers vegetable matter when given a choice. It never eats live animals, but will pounce on dead ones, if hungry. How it eats is yet another mystery, but it appears to surround and engulf its food. |
== History & Background (Dossier) == | == History & Background (Dossier) == | ||
| − | + | The [[illgawf]] is generally considered to be a highly intelligent and loyal animal. Most can respond to hand signals and vocal commands. Its sense of hearing is slightly more acute than a human's and stretches into the subsonic range. | |
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| + | Properly trained, it can acct as a guard animal, waking up its master when it hears movement near an area. | ||
== [[Travellers' Aid Society]] Advisory == | == [[Travellers' Aid Society]] Advisory == | ||
| − | + | Despite all these perplexing aspects, [[illgawf]]s are generally regarded as harmless to humanoids and are often sought as pets though the animals rarity prevents large-scale collection. | |
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== References & Contributors (Sources)== | == References & Contributors (Sources)== | ||
{{Detail}} | {{Detail}} | ||
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
| − | |S1= | + | |S1= [[MegaTraveller Journal 2]] |
|S2= Author & Contributor: [[User:I-C|(*) I-C #DroyneLife (*)]] ([[User talk:I-C|talk]]) 23:18, 17 April 2017 (EDT) | |S2= Author & Contributor: [[User:I-C|(*) I-C #DroyneLife (*)]] ([[User talk:I-C|talk]]) 23:18, 17 April 2017 (EDT) | ||
|S3= | |S3= | ||
Latest revision as of 14:40, 19 April 2017
| Illgawf | |
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| Base Information | |
| Classification | |
| Terrain | |
| Locomotion | |
| Size | Small |
| Speed | |
| Strength | |
| Social Structure | |
| Weapons | |
| Armor | |
| Source | |
| Homeworld | Glisten Subsector |
| Multi-world | Yes |
| Canon | Yes |
| Reference | MTJ#01 |
The Illgawf are a relatively simple creature.
Physiology & Ecology[edit]
The illgawf's origins are quite uncertain. It appears to be a genetically-engineered omnivore of the gatherer description, and has been found on several worlds in the Glisten/Spinward Marches ubsector in several different climates. he animal appears to adapt readily to nearly all conditions.
The typical illgawf is an amorphous blob of fur, about the size of a soccer ball (when holding itself in a spherical configuration) and masses about 7 kilograms. The fur ranges from a uniform gray to mottled black, but the eyes are always blue. It can change into several simple shapes, which vary by individuals and climate.
It can lengthen itself into a snake-like shape, about 3 cm in diameter and up to 65 cm long, and prefers this form of movement. Illgawfs are solitary creatures and tend to be nocturnal, Illgawfs are solitary creatures and tend to be nocturnal/ The animal has no way to attack and cannot generate enough force with a constriction to cause damage or even to impair movement much.
Many of its body functions are still not well understood, even with high tech scanning equipment. Trying to figure out how it manages to remain uniformly covered with fur when shape-changing is still the topic of many graduate studies in xenobiology.
How it makes sound is yet another puzzle. It does not appear to have vocal cords, but instead seems to make noises by engulfing gas bubbles as it breathes.
Life Cycle & Reproduction[edit]
The illgawf breed about once every year and, being asexual, they gain weight until the time of reproduction. The illgawf then splits into two animals. The original animal "parents" the new member for a period of about two weeks. Then the newer illgawf heads out on its own. The typical specimen lives about 15 standard years and reproduces every year of its life.
Diet & Trophics[edit]
The illgawf can digest just about any form of organic material, but prefers vegetable matter when given a choice. It never eats live animals, but will pounce on dead ones, if hungry. How it eats is yet another mystery, but it appears to surround and engulf its food.
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
The illgawf is generally considered to be a highly intelligent and loyal animal. Most can respond to hand signals and vocal commands. Its sense of hearing is slightly more acute than a human's and stretches into the subsonic range.
Properly trained, it can acct as a guard animal, waking up its master when it hears movement near an area.
Travellers' Aid Society Advisory[edit]
Despite all these perplexing aspects, illgawfs are generally regarded as harmless to humanoids and are often sought as pets though the animals rarity prevents large-scale collection.
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
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- MegaTraveller Journal 2
- Author & Contributor: (*) I-C #DroyneLife (*) (talk) 23:18, 17 April 2017 (EDT)