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| − | [[Shriekers]] are omnivores evolved from plains gatherer/scavengers. Superficially, they resemble gigantic eight-legged furry caterpillars. Their homeworld is {{ | + | multi=no|canon=yes|ref=[[GURPS Traveller: Alien Races 4]]|footnote=}} |
| + | [[Shriekers]] are omnivores evolved from plains gatherer/scavengers. Superficially, they resemble gigantic eight-legged furry caterpillars. Their homeworld is {{World|567-908|Spinward Marches|District 268|1031}} | ||
The Shrieker name derives from their manner of speech, which uses high and ultrasonic frequency sounds. Several 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 and ultrasonic frequency sounds. Several 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. | ||
Revision as of 02:43, 16 October 2010
| Shriekers | |
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| Status | Minor Race |
| Classification | Omnivore/gatherer |
| Size | |
| Weight | 200kg |
| Homeworld | 567-908/District 268 (Spinward Marches 1031) |
| Multi-world | no |
| Canon | yes |
| Extinct | {{{extinct}}} |
| Reference | GURPS Traveller: Alien Races 4 |
Shriekers are omnivores evolved from plains gatherer/scavengers. Superficially, they resemble gigantic eight-legged furry caterpillars. Their homeworld is 567-908/District 268 (Spinward Marches 1031)
The Shrieker name derives from their manner of speech, which uses high and ultrasonic frequency sounds. Several 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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