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Tabiranth

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Tabiranth
Species information
Other namesFelis Caballus Jardinalis[1]
"Tabi"[1]
TypeFelidae[1]
HomeworldJardine[1]
EnvironmentSubtropical Jungle[1]
Average Mass250 kg[2][1]
Average Length260 cm[1]
Average Height130 cm[1]

The Tabiranth, often abbreviated "tabi", is a felinoid alien species noted for its hardiness, adaptability and almost regal grace.[1][3]

Native to the world of Jardine, which was lost in the First Succession War, the Tabiranth survived due to its popularity as a pet, pack animal, or riding beast. Known throughout the Inner Sphere, it is a favorite among more sophisticated nobles and animal trainers. Exports and breeding enterprises have spread it to dozens of worlds. They're handled like horses with the use of reins and heel/spurs.[1][4][5][6][7][8][9]

One such tabiranth owner was Ichiro Sanchez, the Count of Porula on Campoleone, who was killed at a lavish banquet he threw for his favorite tabiranth.[10]

The Clans, unaware of Jardine's fate, utilized a Tabiranth Bloodhouse for the popular Clan Spaniel series.[11]

The interjection "ah tabiranth spit" was a common phrase in the Inner Sphere[12] The "wiles of a tabiranth trader" was a common phrase to compliment somone's cunning[13]

Tabiranths have been used as infantry mounts.[14][15][16]

A tabiranth is the mascot of the Wasat Avengers, under the care of Elton Grant.[17]

Notes

  • A Tabiranth rider in a scene on Jardine, from Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2
    A Tabiranth rider in a scene on Jardine, from Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2

References

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 Classic BattleTech Companion, pp. 147-148: "Tabiranth"
  2. ↑ A Time of War, p. 246: "Creatures Table"
  3. ↑ A Time of War, p. 244: "Tabiranth"
  4. ↑ A Time of War, p. 242: "Horse"
  5. ↑ A Time of War, p. 244: "Tabiranth"
  6. ↑ Ozymandias
  7. ↑ Interstellar Players, p, 115: "From Atlantis to Jardine, are the Lost Really "Lost"?"
  8. ↑ Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 132: "Jardine"
  9. ↑ Ghosts of Obeedah, p. 5: "Jardine: Birthplace of the Manei Domini"
  10. ↑ Shrapnel Issue 6: "The Poisoner's Pen: Advice from the Ebon Magistrate"
  11. ↑ Clan Spaniel (sourcebook), p. 15: "Relaunch: Trialing for Hearts and Minds"
  12. ↑ Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN, p. 334
  13. ↑ House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 39: "The Great Compromiser"
  14. ↑ Tactical Operations: Advanced Units & Equipment, p. 106: "Beast-Mounted Infantry Sample Types Table"
  15. ↑ Tactical Operations, p. 294: "Beast-Mounted Infantry Sample Types Table"
  16. ↑ Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2, Front Cover
  17. ↑ Unit Digest: Wasat Avengers

Bibliography

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