Historically, most species of Raptors appear to have ranged from the size of a chicken to the size of a man, with the largest standing an estimated 10 feet (3 m) tall. Consequently, it is a matter of conjecture as to whether or not the Titan Raptor is, at 11 – 15 feet (3.3 to 4.6 m) tall, a dinosaur from Earth’s past, or a giant mutation. Other than their large size, they very much fit the profile of the Velociraptor. They are fast, deadly pack hunters with a hooked, sickle – like claw as their primary weapon. Standard attack mode is to have three or more Raptors charge one particular prey leaping and slashing with the hooked claw of the foot. The neck, belly, and hamstring are typically the initial points of the claw attack. The neck strike is an attempt at a killing blow, the others intended to cripple or maim the prey so that its abilities to fight and flee are impaired.
Cunning strategists, even the Titan Raptors attack in tag – team style with one leaping and slashing, followed by a second and a third from another angle, and then repeat. This keeps the prey frightened, off balance and vulnerable. Subsequent attacks may come from claws or bites, but the initial 2 – 3 melee rounds will involve the hit and run leaping, slashing and kicking. However, Titan Raptors often get caught up in their bloodletting, making them impatient and reckless. Thus, a Raptor caught up in bloodlust might attack a still standing and healthy victim with a bite or claw rather than incapacitate him first. They just lose their cool and throw out their teamwork and tactics in the heat of a battle, especially if it lasts for more than three or four melee rounds (one minute).
Like their smaller cousins, Titan Raptors hunt in small packs, but probably because of their size, a pack seldom exceeds seven or eight members and is more typically 3 – 5 (roll 2D4 for a random determination). Titan Raptors are also much less common than their smaller cousins and actually seem to be targeted by other large predators like the Allosaurus or Tyrannosaurus, all of whom will take on a pack of 3 – 4 without hesitation. It’s almost as if they sense the threat the Titan Raptors represent to their dominance in the region. The leader and second in command of every pack will be the two largest females. Titan Females are 20% larger than the males and have 35 more S.D.C. than a typical Titan. They lay 1D4+ 1 eggs once a year. Fearless in packs of three or more.
ABILITIES
Excellent speed, can run without pause and without exhaustion for hours. Can go without food or water for two weeks without ill effect, eats live prey and carrion (frequently takes the kill of other lone predators or small groups). Can smell blood one mile (1.6 km) away, can track blood scent.
HABITAT
Highly adaptable, Titan Raptors may be encountered almost anywhere, from forest or mountain valleys to marshland.
NOTES
Historically, most species of Raptors appear to have ranged from the size of a chicken to the size of a man, with the largest standing an estimated 10 feet (3 m) tall. Consequently, it is a matter of conjecture as to whether or not the Titan Raptor is, at 11 – 15 feet (3.3 to 4.6 m) tall, a dinosaur from Earth’s past, or a giant mutation. Other than their large size, they very much fit the profile of the Velociraptor. They are fast, deadly pack hunters with a hooked, sickle – like claw as their primary weapon. Standard attack mode is to have three or more Raptors charge one particular prey leaping and slashing with the hooked claw of the foot. The neck, belly, and hamstring are typically the initial points of the claw attack. The neck strike is an attempt at a killing blow, the others intended to cripple or maim the prey so that its abilities to fight and flee are impaired.
Cunning strategists, even the Titan Raptors attack in tag – team style with one leaping and slashing, followed by a second and a third from another angle, and then repeat. This keeps the prey frightened, off balance and vulnerable. Subsequent attacks may come from claws or bites, but the initial 2 – 3 melee rounds will involve the hit and run leaping, slashing and kicking. However, Titan Raptors often get caught up in their bloodletting, making them impatient and reckless. Thus, a Raptor caught up in bloodlust might attack a still standing and healthy victim with a bite or claw rather than incapacitate him first. They just lose their cool and throw out their teamwork and tactics in the heat of a battle, especially if it lasts for more than three or four melee rounds (one minute).
Like their smaller cousins, Titan Raptors hunt in small packs, but probably because of their size, a pack seldom exceeds seven or eight members and is more typically 3 – 5 (roll 2D4 for a random determination). Titan Raptors are also much less common than their smaller cousins and actually seem to be targeted by other large predators like the Allosaurus or Tyrannosaurus, all of whom will take on a pack of 3 – 4 without hesitation. It’s almost as if they sense the threat the Titan Raptors represent to their dominance in the region. The leader and second in command of every pack will be the two largest females. Titan Females are 20% larger than the males and have 35 more S.D.C. than a typical Titan. They lay 1D4+ 1 eggs once a year. Fearless in packs of three or more.
ABILITIES
Excellent speed, can run without pause and without exhaustion for hours. Can go without food or water for two weeks without ill effect, eats live prey and carrion (frequently takes the kill of other lone predators or small groups). Can smell blood one mile (1.6 km) away, can track blood scent.
HABITAT
Highly adaptable, Titan Raptors may be encountered almost anywhere, from forest or mountain valleys to marshland.