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+ | Krootox are the result of a dead-end branch of [[Kroot]] evolution, b[[File:946_large.jpg|thumb|302px|A group of Krootox and their riders charging the enemy.]]ut like the [[Kroot Hound|kroot hound]] they are used by their humanoid cousins in battle. |
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− | [[File:Kroot9.jpg|thumb|280px|A heavily converted Krootox. Used to Represtent a Broadside]] |
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+ | ==Physical Characteristics== |
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− | Krootox are a divergent branch of [[Kroot]] evolution that lacked the qualities to become dominant. Krootox are ground-dwelling herbivores, far heavier than the normal Kroot. |
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+ | They have many qualities similar to the gorillas of [[Terra|Old Earth]]. In that they are herbivores, move around by knuckle-walking but also capable of bipedal movement, and they are typically peaceful until they feel threatened. Their sheer bulk makes attaching armor to their body a challenge, but most riders find armor unneccesary. |
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− | In battle, the Kroot lash large, unwieldly kroot guns to their powerful shoulders and climb aboard its haunches, using the beast as a mobile weapon platform. Krootox are not aggressive creatures as a rule, but should an enemy attack their unit, they will fight ferociously to defend those they see as their herd brothers |
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+ | ==Battlefield Role== |
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+ | In battle a Krootox is used as a primative mobile weapons platform. The Kroot latch a saddle to the back of the Krootox and are guided by a single kroot rider. A [[Kroot Gun]], effectively a larger version of the kroot staff rifle, is rested on the shoulder of the Krootox as a heavy weapon. |
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+ | Krootox are primarily used in the same role as tanks. Charging enemy lines with their large bulk, and absorbing large amounts of enemy fire with their naturally thick hides. |
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+ | Krootox must be supervised by a Kroot Herder to remain combat effective. If they are left unattended, the Krootox would simply wander off the battlefield. |
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+ | ==Sources== |
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+ | *Codex: Tau (3rd Edition) |
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+ | *Chapter Approved 2004 |
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Revision as of 01:34, 1 November 2011
Krootox are the result of a dead-end branch of Kroot evolution, b
ut like the kroot hound they are used by their humanoid cousins in battle.
Physical Characteristics
They have many qualities similar to the gorillas of Old Earth. In that they are herbivores, move around by knuckle-walking but also capable of bipedal movement, and they are typically peaceful until they feel threatened. Their sheer bulk makes attaching armor to their body a challenge, but most riders find armor unneccesary.
Battlefield Role
In battle a Krootox is used as a primative mobile weapons platform. The Kroot latch a saddle to the back of the Krootox and are guided by a single kroot rider. A Kroot Gun, effectively a larger version of the kroot staff rifle, is rested on the shoulder of the Krootox as a heavy weapon.
Krootox are primarily used in the same role as tanks. Charging enemy lines with their large bulk, and absorbing large amounts of enemy fire with their naturally thick hides.
Krootox must be supervised by a Kroot Herder to remain combat effective. If they are left unattended, the Krootox would simply wander off the battlefield.
Sources
- Codex: Tau (3rd Edition)
- Chapter Approved 2004