It has been rumored that the Vesk are responsible for this incredibly tough and exceptionally deadly augmented dinosaur. The average specimen is around 40 feet in length, and weighs around 15,000 pounds. It is as horrifying as one can imagine when it engages in combat. If it was not bad enough the creature has an augmented bite, one which allows it to swallow prey whole, but it can even shoot laser beams out of its eyes, and has a breath weapon that a true dragon would envy.

And just for kicks, those responsible for augmenting this creature added a pair of heavy weapon mounts to the beasts shoulder and even a rocket pack, allowing it to fly – thankfully for short periods of time. They did not bother giving the beast chameleon-like skin, as the whole idea is to send the monster in to attack, where stealth is of no value what-so-ever.

Even though the monster is horrifying to encounter in combat, there are those who see the marriage of biotech, cybernetics with a primordial creature like this and just shake their heads. It has often been heard ‘is this a joke?’

Sorry, it isn’t!

Sheer combat prowess displayed by the creature proves that point.

The creature is barely sentient, and is driven by the basic need to feed, although its tiny brain has been upgraded with a computer system which allows it to use simple tactics, and to know when and where to use its mounted ranged weapons. It is also absolutely loyal to the army it is fighting for, and will never turn against them, unless coerced in some manner.

When it comes down to it, these creatures are a weapon. The commander simply points in a direction or at a specific enemy or fortification and whispers the magic words ‘sic ‘em!’.

Starfinder Creature Index

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