Space Age - Animals
A collection of Mounts, Pets, Beasts of Burden and Livestock typically available in the Space Age.
Altered realms considers Animals: To be any creature that lacks sapience, cognitive awareness and the ability to archive and transcribe historical data.
Table of Mounts
| Mount | Description | Top Speed | Handling | Creature Size | Armor | HP | Attacks | Cargo Space | Upkeep Cost Per Day | Purchase Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camel | A long necked dromedary. They have humps on their backs and protective growths in their mouths that allow them to eat cacti. This combined with their ability to go long distances without water makes them choice mounts for desert environments. | 6 | 2 | Large, Long | 2 | 14 | Kick, Spit | 200 kg | 5 Credits | 50 Credits |
| Boar | An ancestor of the pig. Boars are larger, more aggressive and possess deadly goring tusks. | 6 | 2 | Large, Long | 3 | 18 | Charge | 120 kg | 2 Credits | 100 Credits |
| Bovo | A bovine bred over many generations to be more suitable for riding. They often have large horns protruding from their heads. | 6 | 2 | Large, Long | 2 | 20 | Charge | 120 kg | 4 Credits | 60 Credits |
| Cho’go | A type of large flightless bird with long strong legs and a wide back. Some creatures even ride Cho’gos as bipedal mounts. | 7 | 3 | Large, Long | 1 | 16 | Kick, Claw | 100 kg | 2 Credits | 80 Credits |
| Elephant | A giant of a creature. Elephants have large fan-like ears, long articulating trunks and thick legs that end in stubby feet. Their bodies are covered in a thick leathery hide. | 6 | 2 | Huge | 4 | 50 | Charge, Trample | 400 kg | 5 Credits | 500 Credits |
| Draft Horse | A large and sturdy horse bred to haul cargo. | 6 | 2 | Large, Long | 2 | 30 | Kick, Trample | 200 kg | 2 Credits | 80 Credits |
| Race Horse | A sleek and hyper horse, bred and trained to ride like the wind. | 8 | 3 | Large, Long | 2 | 25 | Kick, Trample | 120 kg | 5 Credits | 500 Credits |
| War Horse | A large and aggressive horse, trained to wear armor and ride into battles unfazed. | 7 | 4 | Large, Long | 2 | 40 | Kick, Charge, Trample | 220 kg | 2 Credits | 200 Credits |
| Mammoth | A giant of a creature. Mammoths have large fan-like ears, long articulating trunks and thick legs that end in stubby feet. Their bodies are covered in a leathery hide that is insulated by thick wooly fur. | 5 | 2 | Giant | 5 | 65 | Charge, Trample | 500 kg | 12 Credits | 12,000 Credits |
| Pony | Ponies are like horses but smaller, they are often used for lighter work or to carry smaller creatures. | 6 | 2 | Large, Long | 2 | 18 | Kick | 100 kg | 1 Credit | 50 Credits |
| Warg | Wargs are large wolf-like creatures that some species have managed to train as deadly mounts. | 6 | 3 | Large, Long | 3 | 25 | Bite, Claw | 120 kg | 3 Credits | 100 Credits |
| Ram | A large and sturdy male sheep of the mountain variety. Specially trained as a mount. | 6 | 3 | Medium | 2 | 16 | Charge | 50 kg | 1 Credit | 20 Credits |
| Racnid | An oversized spider bred to sprint long distances over any terrain. | 7 | 4 | Large, Long | 3 | 22 | Bite, Claw | 80 kg | 5 Credits | 820 Credits |
Table of Pets
| Pet Type | Description | Speed | Attack | AC | HP | Feed | Creature Size | Abilities | Upkeep Cost Per Day | Purchase Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canine | Dogs, Wolves and Dingos are all examples of canine species. | 7 M Walking | +2 1d6 Damage Bite | 11 | 8 | Scraps, Meat | Small - Medium | Tracker, Tricks, Friendly | 10 Credits | 20 Credits |
| Feline | Housecats, Bobcats and Servals are all examples of feline species. | 7 M Walking | +3 1d4 DamageScratch | 12 | 7 | Meat | Small | Cute, Sneaky | 5 Credits | 10 Credits |
| Ferret / Weasel | Ferrets and weasels are long bodied predators that evolved to pursue tunneling prey such as moles, rats and mice. | 6 M Crawling | +3 1d4 Damage Bite | 13 | 5 | Meat | Small | Cute, Tricks | 5 Credits | 10 Credits |
| Avian | Parrots, Canaries and Ravens are all examples of avian species. | 8 M Flying | +3 1d4 Damage Scratch | 12 | 4 | Berries, Seeds | Tiny- Small | Sing, Tricks | 5 Credits | 10 Credits |
| Reptile | Chameleons, Iguanas and crocodiles are all examples of Reptiles. | 6 M Crawling | +3 1d4 Damage Bite | 11 | 3 | Insects | Tiny- Small | Sneaky, Cute | 2 Credits | 5 Credits |
| Snake | Serpents, Vipers and Constrictors are all examples of snakes. | 5 M Slithering | +3 1d4 Venom Damage Bite | 12 | 3 | Rodents, Insects | Small | Sneaky | 2 Credits | 5 Credits |
| Amphibian | Frogs and Toads are both examples of amphibians. | 5 M Jumping | None | 11 | 3 | Insects | Tiny- Small | Sneaky | 1 Credit | 5 Credits |
| Rodent | Rats, Mice and Hamsters are all examples of rodent species, | 7 M Crawling | +3, 1 Toxic Damage Bite | 12 | 3 | Scraps, Berries, Seeds | Tiny | Sneaky | 2 Credits | 2 Credits |
| Insect | Ants, Matises and Roaches are all examples of insect species. | 4 M Crawling | +3 1d4 Venom Damage Sting | 14 | 3 | Insects, Scraps | Tiny | Sneaky | 1 Credit | 2 Credits |
| Arachnid | Spiders and Scorpions are both examples of arachnid species. | 5 M Crawling | +3 1d4 Venom Damage Sting | 14 | 3 | Insects, Scraps | Tiny | Sneaky | 2 Credits | 5 Credits |
| Fish | Coi, Goldfish and Catfish are all examples of fish species. | 4 M Swimming | +3 1 Puncture Damage Bite | 12 | 2 | Insects, Fish, Fish Food | Tiny - Small | Aquatic | 2 Credits | 2 Credits |
Table of Beasts of Burden
| Animal | Description | Top Speed | Handling | Creature Size | Attacks | AC | Armor | Capacity | Upkeep Cost Per Day | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ox | Related to cows, oxen are often sought after by less wealthy individuals in need of a multipurpose beast. Oxen can pull a cart or wagon, be ridden and are used for meat. On top of that they will feed themselves if given room to graze. | 4 | 1 | Large, Long | Charge | 12 | 2 | 300 kg | 5 Credits | 120 Credits |
| Mule | A cross between a donkey and a horse. They make a loud and distinctive braying sound. | 5 | 1 | Large, Long | Kick | 12 | 1 | 250 kg | 4 Credits | 180 Credits |
| Donkey | Related to horses but smaller, more stubborn and with larger mouths and teeth. They are protective of their pastures and will actively attack intruding animals. | 4 | 1 | Large, Long | Kick, Bite | 12 | 1 | 250 kg | 3 Credits | 160 Credits |
| Camel | A long necked dromedary. They have humps on their backs and protective growths in their mouths that allow them to eat cacti. This combined with their ability to go long distances without water makes them choice mounts for desert environments. | 6 | 2 | Large, Long | Kick, Spit | 14 | 2 | 200 kg | 5 Credits | 200 Credits |
| Draug | A large reptilian creature. They have four thick strong legs and a short stubby tail. Their leathery skin protects them from most small weapons and animals. | 3 | 1 | Huge | Bite, Tail Swipe | 16 | 4 | 500 kg | 15 Credits | 200 Credits |
| Elephant | A giant of a creature. Elephants have large fan-like ears, long articulating trunks and thick legs that end in stubby feet. Their bodies are covered in a thick leathery hide. | 5 | 1 | Huge | Gore, Charge | 16 | 18 | 1,000 kg | 25 Credits | 2,000 Credits |
Table of Livestock
| Livestock | Description | Products / Uses | Creature SIze | Feeds | Upkeep Cost Per Day | Purchase Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mammals | ||||||
| Rabbits | Long eared rodents that tend to be skittish and move quickly by hopping. | Meat, Wool, Breeding, Selling | Small | Vegetarian, Grasses | 5 Credits | 4 Credits |
| Alpacas | Long necked animals that are distantly related to camels. They are known for their distemperment and soft wool. | Wool, Breeding, Selling | Medium | Vegetarian, Grasses | 2 Credits | 100 Credits |
| Pigs | Domesticated pigs are short squat animals with flat noses, small legs and curled up tails. They are prized for their meat and self-sustaining if let out to forage. | Pork, Breeding, Selling | Medium | Omnivores Grains, Scraps | 2 Credits | 80 Credits |
| Sheep | Sheep are domesticated grazing herd animals that have been used for their wool and meat for hundreds of years. | Mutton, Wool, Breeding, Selling | Medium | Vegetarian, Grains, Grasses | 2 Credits | 20 Credits |
| Goats | Goats are four legged animals with cloven hooves. They often excel at climbing. They are often domesticated and used primarily for milking and butchering. | Mutton, Wool, Milk, Breeding, Selling | Medium | Mostly Vegetarian, Fruits, Grains, Grasses, Scraps | 2 Credits | 20 Credits |
| Cows | Cows are various types of domesticated bovines. They are often large and horned with large flat hooves. They are primarily used as milking and meat animals. | Beef, Milk, Breeding, Selling | Large | Vegetarian, Grains, Grasses | 5 Credits | 50 Credits |
| Oxen | Related to cows, oxen are often sought after by less wealthy individuals in need of a multipurpose beast. Oxen can pull a cart or wagon, be ridden and are used for meat. On top of that they will feed themselves if given room to graze. | Beef, Breeding, Selling | Large | Vegetarian, Grains, Grasses | 5 Credits | 50 Credits |
| Horses | Horses are a type of large four legged hoofed animal that has been genetically selected for their speed, strength and rideability. | Breeding, Selling | Large | Vegetarian, Fruits, Grains, Grasses | 6 Credits | 80 Credits |
| Ponies | Ponies are like horses but smaller, they are often used for lighter work or to carry smaller creatures. | Breeding, Selling | Medium | Vegetarian, Fruits, Grains, Grasses | 5 Credits | 60 Credits |
| Lamas | Long necked animals that are distantly related to camels. They are known for their distemperment and ability to carry a load or pull a cart. | Wool, Breeding, Selling | Medium | Vegetarian, Grasses | 2 Credits | 90 Credits |
| Fish | ||||||
| Salmon | A type of fish that regularly swims upriver each year to breed, allowing them to be easily caught seasonally. Their meat is fatty and flavorful. | Meat, Breeding, Selling | Small | Insects, Fish, Fish Food | 1 Credit | 5 Credits |
| Tilapia | A small ocean fish with a mild taste and boneless filet. | Meat, Breeding, Selling | Small | Insects, Fish, Fish Food | 1 Credit | 5 Credits |
| Cod | A type of freshwater fish with a mild greasy taste. | Meat, Breeding, Selling | Medium | Insects, Fish, Fish Food, Crustaceans | 2 Credits | 5 Credits |
| Fowl | ||||||
| Chickens | A type of flightless bird that lays more eggs the better they are fed. Their meat is highly sought after and takes on the flavors of seasoning easily. | Poultry, Eggs, Breeding, Selling | Small | Omnivores, Grains, Insects | 1 Credit | 2 Credits |
| Ducks | A type of waterfowl. They occasionally lay eggs and their meat is a greasy treat. | Poultry, Eggs, Breeding, Selling | Small | Grains, Fish, Insects | 1 Credit | 5 Credits |
| Geese | A type of large, long necked waterfowl. They occasionally lay eggs and while gamey, can be harvested for meat. | Poultry, Eggs, Breeding, Selling | Small | Grains, Fish, Insects | 2 Credits | 5 Credits |
| Turkeys | A type of large flightless bird. They occasionally lay eggs and are particularly easy to hunt and kill due to their limited intellects. Their meat is often eaten as a harvest time treat. | Poultry, Eggs, Breeding, Selling | Medium | Grains, Fish, Insects | 2 Credits | 10 Credits |
| Cho’gos | A type of large flightless bird with long strong legs and a wide back. Some creatures even ride Cho’gos as bipedal mounts. They occasionally lay eggs and have lean gamey meat. | Poultry, Eggs, Breeding, Selling | Medium | Fruit, Grains, Insects, Scraps | 5 Credits | 80 Credits |
| Insects | ||||||
| Silkworms | A type of caterpillar that eats a specific diet and creates a cocoon made of silk. The silk is harvested and used for textiles. | Silk, Eggs, Breeding | Tiny | Mulberry leaves | 10 Credits | 20 Credits |
| Meat Grubs | A type of pupae stage insect often used as a protein filler in modern foods and beverages. They require minimal space and food to raise and are highly sought after by corporations on a budget. | Meat, Eggs, Breeding, Selling | Tiny | Scraps, Insects, Grains, Vegetables, Waste | 1 Credit | 1 Credit |
