Predation
"My god. It's like a giant turkey from hell." "What's a turkey?"
Standing up to 6 feet tall (2 m) at the hips and as long as 18 feet (5 m) from head to tail, this lithe, lethal raptor moves with the speed and agility of a sprinter. Although it doesn't fly, its arms are covered in long wing feathers, which it uses to intimidate other predators, shield its young, or corral prey. Its long rear legs boast a 10-inch (25 cm) sickle claw on the second toe that can do massive amounts of damage in a single swipe.
The dakotaraptor is one of the most feared predators of Grevakc, even without upgrades. (And only the bravest or craziest of scientists would even think about attempting to upgrade a dakotaraptor.)
Scientific Name: Dakotaraptor steini
Common Name: Dako, deathtrap, DT, D-raptor
Motive: Hungers for flesh, defense
Environment: Anywhere there are living creatures that might become food
Health: 40
Damage Inflicted: Major wound (15 points)
Armor: 2
Movement: Very long
Modifications: Speed defense as level 10 due to speed
Combat: Uses the killing claw on its hind legs to slash prey for 15 points of damage. If it's not in a good position to use its killing claw, it bites or gouges for a major wound (8 points). Instead of attacking, a dakotaraptor may attempt to intimidate up to three creatures at a time with its large, feathered wings, dazing them for two rounds.
Interaction: Dakotaraptors are predators, through and through. They can be distracted with food, but are unlikely to be scared off or reasoned with.
Use: In a world where carnivorous predators are always a threat, the dakotaraptor is a name many won't even whisper. Those who tangle with it on purpose know they're asking for trouble.
Loot: Anything it might have ingested during its last meal, including a weapon or two, or any number of devices, packs, or other equipment.
Upgrades: Dakotaraptors have been upgraded, crossbred, and genetically modified in every way imaginable. Due to their aggressive nature and fierce disposition, they're always a risk (who wants to put their hands inside that mouth?) but many feel that successful upgrades are well worth the danger.
GM Intrusion: The dakotaraptor is especially fierce because it's protecting its young, and does 2 additional points of damage on each attack.