Chupacabra

Chupacabra by Stone Gargoyle

This animal is a pet kept on board Grey ships and in their colonies. The Chupacabra is a reptile-like being, appearing to have leathery or scaly greenish-gray skin and sharp spines or quills running down its back. This form stands approximately 3 to 4 feet (1 to 1.2 m) high, and stands and hops in a similar fashion to a kangaroo. In at least one sighting, the creature was reported to hop 20 feet (6 m). This variety is said to have a dog or panther-like nose and face, a forked tongue, and large fangs. It is said to hiss and screech when alarmed, as well as leave behind a sulfuric stench. When it screeches, some reports assert that the chupacabra's eyes glow an unusual red which gives the witnesses nausea.

Size: 3 to 4 feet tall

Weight: 60 to 80 pounds

A.R.: 8

Hit Points: 1d4X10

S.D.C.: 1d6+4

P.P.E.: 2d6

Damage: Bite: 2d4, kick: 2d6

Bonuses: +2 initiative, +4 strike, +2 dodge

Natural Abilities: Nightvision 200 feet, polarized vision, leap 20 feet across, 15 feet up, prowl 40%

Screech: The victim hearing this can save vs. the effect (14 or better, ME bonus applies) or become nauseous, losing one attack per melee round, reduced to half speed, and suffering -4 to all combat moves for 2d4 melee rounds. It is psionic in nature, with the sound unleashing disruptive neural waves.

Speed: 44 (30 mph) running

Average Life Span: 3-6 years

Value: 200 credits as guard animal

Behavior: Very easily trained as guard animals. They do, however, become highly aggressive when left to starve without being fed.