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| − | |name = | + | |name = Shrieker |
|alsosee = | |alsosee = | ||
|author = TBD | |author = TBD | ||
|canon = Yes | |canon = Yes | ||
|caption = TBD | |caption = TBD | ||
| − | |code = | + | |code = Shri |
| − | |environ = | + | |environ = Plains |
|era = 1105 | |era = 1105 | ||
|extinct = Extant | |extinct = Extant | ||
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|type = Unknown | |type = Unknown | ||
|weight = Unknown | |weight = Unknown | ||
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|type = Omnivore/gatherer | |type = Omnivore/gatherer | ||
|size = 1.8 m | |size = 1.8 m | ||
| − | |weight = 200 kg | + | |weight = 200.0 kg |
|home = {{WorldS|567-908|Spinward Marches|1031}} | |home = {{WorldS|567-908|Spinward Marches|1031}} | ||
| − | + | |ref = {{Ludography ref|name= Safari Ship|page=10-12}} | |
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== Language & Letters (Communication) == | == Language & Letters (Communication) == | ||
The Shrieker name derives from their manner of speech, which uses high-frequency sounds which must be bellowed through the thin atmosphere of 567-908 by trained speakers. Corporations have produced translator devices to shift the Shieker vocalizations into the range of human hearing. Shriekers also use a complex set of gestures as part of their language. | The Shrieker name derives from their manner of speech, which uses high-frequency sounds which must be bellowed through the thin atmosphere of 567-908 by trained speakers. Corporations have produced translator devices to shift the Shieker vocalizations into the range of human hearing. Shriekers also use a complex set of gestures as part of their language. | ||
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| − | The [[ | + | The [[Shrieker]]s are a technologically sophisticated sophont species. |
* They are a [[Minor Non-Human Race]] with a [[Non-humanoid]] appearance. | * They are a [[Minor Non-Human Race]] with a [[Non-humanoid]] appearance. | ||
== Description (Specifications) == | == Description (Specifications) == | ||
| − | + | [[Shrieker]]s are crustacean-like omnivores evolved from plains gatherer/scavengers. Superficially, they resemble gigantic, short-legged tarantulas. Their homeworld is {{WorldS|567-908|Spinward Marches|1031}} | |
== History & Background (Dossier) == | == History & Background (Dossier) == | ||
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=== Homeworld: 1105 === | === Homeworld: 1105 === | ||
The [[homeworld]] of this race (sophontic species) is: | The [[homeworld]] of this race (sophontic species) is: | ||
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=== World Listing: 1105 === | === World Listing: 1105 === | ||
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{{Detail}} | {{Detail}} | ||
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|S1= {{Ludography cite|name= Safari Ship|page=10-12}} | |S1= {{Ludography cite|name= Safari Ship|page=10-12}} | ||
|S2= {{Ludography cite|name= Behind the Claw|page=73}} | |S2= {{Ludography cite|name= Behind the Claw|page=73}} | ||
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|S4= {{Ludography cite|name= Planetary Survey 2: Denuli|page=all}} | |S4= {{Ludography cite|name= Planetary Survey 2: Denuli|page=all}} | ||
|S5= {{Ludography cite|name= The Spinward States|page=110}} | |S5= {{Ludography cite|name= The Spinward States|page=110}} | ||
| − | |S6= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | + | |S6= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] |
| + | |S7= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[User:Maksim-Smelchak|Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | ||
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Revision as of 15:27, 23 October 2018
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| Classification | Omnivore/gatherer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Status | Minor Race | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Size | 1.8 m | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 200.0 kg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Psionic potential | Standard | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Homeworld location | 567-908 (Spinward Marches 1031) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| UWP | X000000-0
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| Off-world presence | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Reference | Safari Ship 10-12. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Canon | Yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Language & Letters (Communication)
The Shrieker name derives from their manner of speech, which uses high-frequency sounds which must be bellowed through the thin atmosphere of 567-908 by trained speakers. Corporations have produced translator devices to shift the Shieker vocalizations into the range of human hearing. Shriekers also use a complex set of gestures as part of their language.
The Shriekers are a technologically sophisticated sophont species.
- They are a Minor Non-Human Race with a Non-humanoid appearance.
Description (Specifications)
Shriekers are crustacean-like omnivores evolved from plains gatherer/scavengers. Superficially, they resemble gigantic, short-legged tarantulas. Their homeworld is 567-908 (Spinward Marches 1031)
History & Background (Dossier)
No information yet available.
Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)
This race (sophont species) is primarily located in the following areas:
Homeworld: 1105
The homeworld of this race (sophontic species) is:
World Listing: 1105
Significant communities of this race (sophont species) are known to exist within the following systems and worlds:
No world articles for Shrieker
References & Contributors (Sources)
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This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Mongoose Publishing or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
- Marc Miller. Safari Ship (Game Designers Workshop, 1984), 10-12.
- Martin Dougherty. Behind the Claw (Mongoose Publishing, 2019), 73.Martin Dougherty, Neil Frier. Behind the Claw (Steve Jackson Games, 1998), 73.
- Steve Jackson, Loren Wiseman. Alien Races 4 (Steve Jackson Games, 2001), 107-115.
- Shawn Havranek, Loren Wiseman. Planetary Survey 2: Denuli (Steve Jackson Games, 2001), all.
- Mike West. The Spinward States (Avenger Enterprises, 2008), 110.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science