Coryarthanax

One of the single most dangerous creatures in the entire Setnin Sector, the Coryarthanax was unleashed upon the galaxy after an accident involving the infamous Pillot Alvarna.   After years of crossbreeding and genetic manipulation Glann Cipple's ideas of a loyal warrior race were set back when a transporter carrying the creatures to the research planet of Repusub crashed and the creatures were unleashed.  Capable of breeding at a tremendous rate, the creatures are more like a massive infection and require treating with extreme prejudice.  Blessed with limited intelligence, the Coryarthanax lives to eat, breed and kill.  A powerful muscular frame is supported by a strong internal and external skeleton, giving it a bony appearance.  Long limbs, including two stubby arms protruding from the chest aid manipulation of its prey and a long coiling tail is used as a weapon of deadly ability.  With a head that grows directly from between the shoulders, the creature has a snake like appearance.  Authorities around the sector have found eradicating the creatures to be more than a little difficult.  Their ability to secrete their larvae onboard ships bound for other worlds has made them a much-hated species.  Elements of this creature were spliced into the genetic make-up of the Goah Galletti clone.

 

artwork by jonathan hicks