Trog

"The... the alarms went off! Jackson went to go check the perimeter and... there are pirates! They brought trogs! You gotta get someone out here, they got Jackson and Peter! I think... the other three are engaging them right now but it's not going well! You've gotta get here, trogs don't take prisoners! HQ do you read? HQ! Please ack-no! They're burning through the door! They're coming for me!"

— DS Watchpost 7, final transmission.

Basic Information

Anatomy

Trogs are bipedal uplifted chimpanzees with strong limbs and coarse black fur.

Biological Traits

Physical Characteristics (compared to their ancestors):
Legs: Longer and more robust, with powerful muscles for walking and running
Chest: More muscular, with a broader and deeper ribcage
Arms: Slightly shorter than regular chimps, but still strong and agile
Hands: Larger and more dexterous, with opposable thumbs
Face: Flatter face, with a more human-like nose and jaw structure
Skin and Hair: Thicker skin, with a reduced amount of body hair

Dietary Needs and Habits

Omnivorous, with a special fondness for insects.

Behaviour

Trogs were developed for military purposes, and they maintain an 'old school' military mentality prioritizing aggression and intimidation over tactics or strategy.

Additional Information

Social Structure

Trogs naturally align into a squad structure, with Primes leading three to four Secunders who divide amongst themselves control of the remaining Tertios. Lone trogs will seek out someone to tell them what to do.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

By design, trogs favor security and military careers. Some settlements have found limited success deploying them as police, though their tendency towards aggression is not really an asset in that field.

Average Intelligence

Derber IQ: 8

Template -45 pts

Attribute Modifiers 30 pts

ST +3 30 pts, DX +2 40 pts, IQ -2 -40 pts

Advantages 29 pts

Brachiator 5 pts, Combat Reflexes 15 pts, Damage Resistance 1 (flexible) 4 pts, Grasping Feet 4 pts, Sharp Teeth 1 pt 

Disadvantages -105

Bad Smell -20 pts, Bad Temper -10 pts, Berserk -10 pts, Bloodlust -10 pts, Bully -10 pts, Clueless -10 pts, Hidebound -5 pts, Incurious -5 pts, Stress Atavism -20 pts, Social Stigma (Second-Class Citizen) -5 pts

Perks 1 pt

Fur 1 pt

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Uplifted

Scientific Name

Pan Troglodytes Sapiens

Lifespan

50-60 years

Average Height

1.5-1.8 meters tall, with an upright posture, trending towards the shorter end of the spectrum.

Average Weight

60-80 kg

Average Physique

Derber ST: 13
Derber DX: 12
Derber HT: 10

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Black to gray skin, with black fur covering their bodies aside from their faces and hands.

Related Organizations

• Cerberus Fleet
• Mongo's Monkey Militia
• Pan-Solar Consortium