Kan'tral

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[edit] Description

The Kan’Tral were brought to this planet by the Seraph as hunter-killer beasts. As humans use attack dogs, the Seraph use Kan’Tral. They are extremely intelligent (more so than most humans, actually), but their savage instincts override any sentience they may have. They are covered in a smooth, dark green carapace. Each Kan’Tral has four legs and two arms, giving it a nearly centaur-esque silhouette. The legs have three front claws and one back claw like a hawk, except that these are prehensile, and can be used to perform simple tasks such as opening doors, but will never be used to hold a weapon. Each arm has a mantis like blade. The head has three eyes, two for normal, binocular vision, and the upper, central eye seeing in the infrared spectrum. The mouth has four mandibles used for ripping prey apart and stuffing the bits of flesh into its mouth. It has two tails, the lower one stiff like that of a theropod and used for balance while running at high speeds, and the other having a barb like that of a scorpion, although the tail itself is whip-like, not segmented, and the Kan’Tral produces no poison. The Seraph recon teams have brought many of these beasts, and more are expected to arrive. Also, they have released several feral packs into those areas expected to be Ophanum strongholds when the vanguard forces arrive.

[edit] Behavior

On their home planet, the Kan’Tral are at the top of the food chain. They hunt alone, or in small packs of up to five. In groups larger than this, a clear Alpha is difficult to establish, and infighting ensues. They are extremely good problem solvers, often stalking prey for days to examine weaknesses and analyze behavioral patterns. Those trained by the Seraph can even associate their location with maps, allowing them to clear out Ophanum and human complexes quickly and efficiently. Kan’Tral hunting in packs will use hit-and-run tactics, outflanking and overwhelming their prey. However, sometimes these creatures turn against their Seraph masters if they grow weary of captivity, and many are the unwary Seraph handlers who have fallen to their own pack. The Seraph often use these feral packs by releasing them near an enemy base. The Kan’Tral are used to great effect against Ophanum in areas where flight is impossible, as they are faster on foot than the vast majority of humanoids.

[edit] Game Mechanics

Physical Dimensions

Height	3.5 m (10 ft)
Weight	227.7 kg (500 lb)

Core Qualities

Quality	Score	Dice Pool
Strength	76	6d12
Agility	80	1d20, 5d12
Conditioning	68	4d12, 2d10
Vitality	82	2d20, 4d12
Discipline	58	1d12, 5d10
Intelligence	34	5d8, 1d6
Charisma	19	3d6, 3d4

Secondary Qualities

Quality	Score	Dice Pool
Athleticism	78	1d20, 5d12
Physical Acumen	74	6d12
Fitness	75	6d12
Will	70	5d12, 1d10
Wisdom	46	3d10, 3d8
Wit	27	1d8, 5d6
Presence	48	4d10, 2d8

Tertiary Qualities

Quality	Score	Dice Pool
Physis	60	-
Reaction	62	3d12, 3d10
Defense Rating	31	-

Vitals

Health Pool	150
Endurance Pool	126
Active Segments	1, 2, 3, 5, and 6

Movement Rates

Swim	6
Crawl	6
M-Run	8
Climb	8
Walk	8
Run	14
Sprint	28
Fly

Armor

Damage Type	Threshold	Resistance
HV Kinetic	9	0
Mel Kinetic	12	0
Energy	9	0
Chemical	8	0
Void	10	0
Alpha	0	0
Omega	0	0

Attacks

Type	Dice Pool	Damage	Exertion	Max Attacks	Range Rating	Max Range	Min Range	Range Penalty
Arm Slash	1d20, 5d12	3d12+7	7	5	-	1 SIM	-	-
Leg Slash	1d20, 5d12	1d8+7	6	4	-	1 SIM	-	-
Tail Whip	1d20, 5d12	2d10+7	7	3	-	1 SIM	-	-
Mandibles	1d20, 5d12	1d4	3	6	-	1 SIM	-	-

Special

Vision:	The Kan’Tral have normal and low-light binocular vision and thermal vision that lacks depth perception.