Coventry Kangaroo
| Coventry Kangaroo | |
|---|---|
| Species information | |
| Other names | "Boomer"[1] |
| Type | Mammal[1] |
| Homeworld | Coventry[1] |
| Average Mass | 110 kg[2] |
The Coventry kangaroo was a genetically modified offshoot of the Terran red kangaroo bred on Coventry.[1] Designed to be larger than their Terran ancestors - horse-sized - they looked very similar otherwise, the exception being their chestnut brown color.[3]
Originally intended as pack animals, Coventry kangaroos proved unsuitable for moving cargo. Another use was found for them: mounts, capable of bringing riders smoothly and quickly through rough and wooded terrain. Coventry locals in the Coventry Province Militia took to using them for cavalry mounts, with kangaroo-mounted troopers being nicknamed 'diggers'. Some sub-breeds were artificially partially deafened to limit startling and ease use in combat, while other kangaroos, domestic or wild, usually kept their hearing.[1][3]
Notes
- A Time of War statistics for the Coventry kangaroo can be found in the core book.
- Rules for Coventry kangaroo-mounted infantry can be found in Tactical Operations: Advanced Units & Equipment.
References
Bibliography
- A Time of War
- Something More (short story)