Orrox

Common name: Orrox
Scientific name: Ankyloceras Oropus
Habitat: Alpine tundra to temperate savanna
Diet: Herbivorous
Threat: Varies - mild temperament with occasional territorial/protective behaviour

The Orrox is a large, herbivorous creature adaptable to various climates due to its peculiar anatomy. The Orrox has vestigial armor plates, hypothesized to have origins as defensive plating in earlier stages of its evolution. The plates offer environmental protection to the Orrox from extreme heat and airborne debris, and so they can even survive in more arid climates for moderate periods of time. However, extended desert dwelling is rarely observed without the intervention and care of a handler. The Orrox is typically mild in temperament, and has been domesticated with great success. Ethnographic and archaeological study has revealed that the creatures had coexisted with the primitive inhabitants of their home world from early times. More enterprising races have taken to Orrox farming on numerous planets. It is not unusual to find Orrox meat as a cheap and easily sourced foodstuff alongside synthetic ingredients. The meat of the Orrox is incredibly nutritious, and its fur and armor plates have been utilized in numerous ways in clothing and other accessories. The relative ease of domestication and robustness of this creature also makes it ideal for transportation and travel. Today, as in more primitive times, the Orrox is employed in battle to carry rudimentary artillery pieces and other machines of war.

Miniatures are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.