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War Behemoth

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originally a peaceful herd animal native to the icy plains of Khar Delba, the behemoth was a huge, four-legged beast distinguished by its long tusks which it used to protect itself from predators. The ancient Sith Lords discovered that the behemoth was quite hardy, and transported several specimens off the planet for genetic and magical manipulation. Over the period of several centuries, the herbivorous creatures were altered to become gargantuan, omnivorous killing machines which could also serve as transports. Standing more than twelve meters in height and weighing more than 10,000 kilograms, the Sith war behemoth could taken into battle with a variety of missions. Some were used to carry Sith magicians into battle, while others served as battering rams. Larger specimens were even equipped with armor plating and gun mounts, serving as immense weapons platforms. In battle, war behemoths could trample enemies or swallow them whole, and were bred to be easily handled by their masters.