Xorter

Xorter
Base Information
Classification	Carnivore
Terrain	Ocean
Locomotion	Diver
Size	TBD
Speed	TBD
Strength	TBD
Social Structure	Few
Weapons	TBD
Armor	None
Source
Homeworld	Thieves' World (The Beyond Liberty Hall)
Multi-world	No
Canon	No
Extinct	TBD
Reference	External Link: High Tortuga
TBD

|size= 4 to 8 tonnes |speed= 32kph |strength= Strong |quantity= Small group |weapons= Teeth (bite) & claws |armor= Fine scales |home= |multi= No |canon= No |extinct: Extant |ref= A Xorter is the the largest native animal of Thieves' World is the Xorters, a family of whale-like saurians that are the dominant sea predator.

Physiology & Ecology

Thieves' World's climate averages around 20 degrees below Earth norm. The planet's terrain tends to the mountainous in most areas. There are very strong wind currents causing hazardous aerial navigation. This is especially true around the canyons where Port Nicholai & Cursewell are located.

There are 8 species:

1. King Xorter (10m long),
2. Yellow Xorter (7.2m long),
3. Armida's Xorter (6.1 m long),
4. Southern Xorter (6 m long),
5. Bag Xorter (a filter feeder 6 m long),
6. Plaso's Xorter (4 m long),
7. Coastal Xorter (2m long),
8. Red Xorter (1.5m long);

Lengths are based on the largest known specimen.

Life Cycle & Reproduction

No information yet available.

Diet & Trophics

No information yet available.

History & Background (Dossier)

The Xorters are hunted for their skins (excellent for vac skins), blubber (cosmetics & nutritional supplements), and meat.

TAS Advisory

No information yet available.

References & Contributors (Sources)

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• Author & Contributor: Michael J. Maley - High Tortuga
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• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science