The Tyrannosaurus Rex might be the front-line augmented dinosaur created by the Vesk, but they knew that the smaller and somewhat faster Allosaurus would have its place.

These creatures are a lot smaller than the T-rex, even smaller than many of the other front-line dinosaurs used by the Vesk. On average the Allosaurus is only about 15-20 feet in height, and weigh around 7,000 pounds. Their skin is not the typical shade of green of the species, but instead has taken on a electric-blue tint, thanks to the augmentation they have received.

Although not as heavily armed or armored like the T-Rex, this creature still has found its niche. Due to the Vesk implanting a powerful electrical generator in the beast’s chest and coating the creature’s flesh with a fine mesh of conductive wires, the beast can be sent in against hoards of ground troops, where it can thrash and stomp to its tiny heart’s content. In fact, it does not mind in the least if other creatures attempt to slash or bite at it with their natural weapons. Most of the time those who do and survive the experience learn better than to attempt such a foolish act in the future.

As is the case with many of the augmented dinosaurs used by the Vesk, these creatures are typically controlled by a handler, who can stimulate certain areas of their brains, getting them to move in a specific direction, or home in on a single target or a group of targets, which appear as more desirable meals for the beast. Oddly enough, these beasts seem to work well with Velociraptors and are often sent in as the ‘heavy-hitters’ when Velociraptors are employed on the battlefield. Both creatures know better than to touch one another, and they seem to work together, often following the lead of the Raptors, making them quite effective in combat. Let’s be honest – quite terrifying when working in conjunction with one another!

Most of the time however, as is the case with the T-rex, the handlers just point these monsters in the general direction of the target they want to have destroyed and let them loose.

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