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{{Animal simple | {{Animal simple | ||
| − | |name= Lanceshark | + | |name = Lanceshark |
| − | |type= Omnivore/eater | + | |type = Omnivore/eater |
| − | |terrain= Ocean (marine) | + | |terrain= Ocean (marine) |
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|locomotion= Swimmer | |locomotion= Swimmer | ||
| − | |size= 8.0m / 3,500kg | + | |size = 8.0m / 3,500kg |
| − | |speed= Fast (15.0kph) | + | |speed = Fast (15.0kph) |
| − | |strength= Very Strong | + | |strength = Very Strong |
| − | |quantity= Pack | + | |quantity = Pack |
| − | |weapons= Bite & Lance (Piercing) | + | |weapons = Bite & Lance (Piercing) |
| − | |armor= Leather | + | |armor = Leather |
| − | |home= {{WorldS|Mer|Reaver's Deep|2414}} | + | | |
| − | |multi= No | + | |home = {{WorldS|Mer|Reaver's Deep|2414}} |
| − | |canon= No | + | |multi = No |
| − | |extinct | + | |canon = No |
| − | |ref= | + | |extinct = Extant |
| + | |ref = {{Ludography ref|name=Traveller Chronicle 7|page=25|article=A Pilot's Guide to the Caledon Subsector}} | ||
|footnote= | |footnote= | ||
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| − | + | The [[Lanceshark]] is a large aquatic omnivore/eater that is native to {{WorldS|Mer|Reaver's Deep|2414}}. | |
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| − | == Physiology | + | == Physiology and ecology == |
| − | The | + | The Lanceshark is known for its prominent "lance," a reinforced bone and sword-like structure at the front of its piscine body, a "nose" in common parlance, which bears a superficial similarity to the [[Terran]] [[Swordfish]]. |
| − | There are a number of different "Lanceshark" species ranging from as little as 18.0cm in length to the monstrous "Great Blue Lanceshark" that typically measures up to 8.0m in length and weighs nearly 3,500kg. Typically, the smaller subspecies are enjoyed by local [[sophont]]s as a foodstuff. The larger breeds are simply too hard to catch | + | == Life Cycle & Reproduction == |
| − | + | There are a number of different "Lanceshark" species ranging from as little as 18.0cm in length to the monstrous "Great Blue Lanceshark" that typically measures up to 8.0m in length and weighs nearly 3,500kg. Typically, the smaller subspecies are enjoyed by local [[sophont]]s as a foodstuff. The larger breeds are simply too hard to catch and breed too slowly to be a sustainable food species. | |
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With a high reproductive rate, the harvesting of these schools by the raft communities has not significantly damaged the [[Lanceshark]]s. | With a high reproductive rate, the harvesting of these schools by the raft communities has not significantly damaged the [[Lanceshark]]s. | ||
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== Diet & Trophics == | == Diet & Trophics == | ||
| − | + | The Lanceshark is a migratory creature, whose schools can cover half the globe in the course of a lifetime. The main competition for the raft communities for these schools is the large, stupid, but dangerous [[Gulperwhale]]s. | |
| − | == History | + | == History and background == |
| − | The | + | The Lanceshark is a highly palatable form of seafood that has caught on quickly. It is exported frozen in quantity. |
| − | == [[Travellers' Aid Society | + | == [[Travellers' Aid Society]] Advisory == |
| − | + | It is an aggressive and dangerous species | |
| − | == References | + | == References and contributors == |
| + | {{Intermediate}} | ||
| + | {{Detail}} | ||
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
| − | |S1= | + | |S1= {{Ludography cite|name=Traveller Chronicle 07|page=25|article=A Pilot's Guide to the Caledon Subsector}} |
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| + | {{LEN|Creature}} | ||
Revision as of 02:19, 16 October 2018
| Lanceshark | |
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| Base Information | |
| Classification | Omnivore/eater |
| Terrain | Ocean (marine) |
| Locomotion | Swimmer |
| Size | 8.0m / 3,500kg |
| Speed | Fast (15.0kph) |
| Strength | Very Strong |
| Social Structure | Pack |
| Weapons | Bite & Lance (Piercing) |
| Armor | Leather |
| Source | |
| Homeworld | Mer (Reaver's Deep 2414) |
| Multi-world | No |
| Canon | No |
| Extinct | Extant |
| Reference | No results |
The Lanceshark is a large aquatic omnivore/eater that is native to Mer (Reaver's Deep 2414).
Physiology and ecology
The Lanceshark is known for its prominent "lance," a reinforced bone and sword-like structure at the front of its piscine body, a "nose" in common parlance, which bears a superficial similarity to the Terran Swordfish.
Life Cycle & Reproduction
There are a number of different "Lanceshark" species ranging from as little as 18.0cm in length to the monstrous "Great Blue Lanceshark" that typically measures up to 8.0m in length and weighs nearly 3,500kg. Typically, the smaller subspecies are enjoyed by local sophonts as a foodstuff. The larger breeds are simply too hard to catch and breed too slowly to be a sustainable food species.
With a high reproductive rate, the harvesting of these schools by the raft communities has not significantly damaged the Lancesharks.
Diet & Trophics
The Lanceshark is a migratory creature, whose schools can cover half the globe in the course of a lifetime. The main competition for the raft communities for these schools is the large, stupid, but dangerous Gulperwhales.
History and background
The Lanceshark is a highly palatable form of seafood that has caught on quickly. It is exported frozen in quantity.
Travellers' Aid Society Advisory
It is an aggressive and dangerous species
References and contributors
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- Kevin Knight. "A Pilot's Guide to the Caledon Subsector." Traveller Chronicle 07 (1995): 25.