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* They are also known as the ''[[Denuli]]'' and speak a [[language]] known as [[Yiirabarhi]]. | * They are also known as the ''[[Denuli]]'' and speak a [[language]] known as [[Yiirabarhi]]. | ||
| − | == 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}} | [[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]]) == |
''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. [[Corporation]]s 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. | ''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. [[Corporation]]s 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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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Also see | Denuli | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Shriekers are a technologically sophisticated sophont species.
- They are a Minor Non-Human Race with a Non-humanoid appearance.
- They are also known as the Denuli and speak a language known as Yiirabarhi.
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)
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.
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