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− | The '''Range-bull''', also referred to as '''Ranger bull''', is a gene-manipulated, bigger and smarter reconstruction of the ancient Terran [[w:Aurochs|Aurochs]]. They are raised as cattle on [[Galisteo]]. | + | The '''Range-bull''', also referred to as '''Ranger bull''', is a gene-manipulated, bigger and smarter reconstruction of the ancient Terran [[w:Aurochs|Aurochs]]. They are raised as cattle on [[Galisteo]].<ref name=CQc8>''Close Quarters'', ch. 8</ref> |
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− | *''[[Callie's Call]]'' | + | * ''[[Callie's Call]]'' (short story) |
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Revision as of 21:32, 29 April 2024
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Type | Bovine cattle |
Homeworld | Galisteo |
Environment | Hot steppe |
Average mass | up to 5,000 kg |
Average length | est. 600 cm |
Average height | est. 400 cm |
The Range-bull, also referred to as Ranger bull, is a gene-manipulated, bigger and smarter reconstruction of the ancient Terran Aurochs. They are raised as cattle on Galisteo.[1]
Description
Appearance
Adult Range-bulls mass up to five metric tons; in a herd with a 4,000 kilogram herd bull with horns spanning four meters, a six-month-old specimen weighed around half a ton. Range-bull hide is very tough, described as the equivalent of several centimeters of Kevlar. The species is noted for wide horns.[2]
Abilities and Lifestyle
As a bovine species, Range-bulls live in herds and are valued for their meat. Large specimen are thought to be capable of damaging or destroying a Ranchhand AgroMech, and an enraged herd can topple a shut-down BattleMech (as demonstrated on a Locust).
Still, Range-bulls can be overcome by predators. A pack of Lobo plumado killed a straggling calf, though some of them were trampled.[2]
References
Bibliography
- Callie's Call (short story)
- Close Quarters (novel)