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Andoan Mineral-Fish
The Andoan mineral-fish was a beaked crustacean native to Ando that had a shell that contained mineral ores.
They have a lifespan of three to five years, reaching full maturity after about one and a half years. Adult females can lay eggs about once every five months, producing hundreds of small, hardshelled eggs which appear similar to ball bearings. Females build nests in calm, shallow pools near the coasts, as fewer natural predators prowl those waters. These waters are patrolled by Imperial skiffs to prevent Aqualish from harvesting immature mineral-fish, but the Empire allows unlimited harvesting of mature mineral-fish.
Experiments with controlled breeding of Andoan mineral-fish have been a complete failure. Andoan mineral-fish placed in controlled environments do not survive more than two to three standard months and there are no recorded cases of eggs hatching while in captivity.
There has been extensive research into their bio-chemical processing ability, but scientists have not been able to artificially duplicate it. A number of mining firms have invested in this research in the hopes that a cost-effective artificial filtering process could be discovered.
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Special Abilities: | ||
| Fins: | Do STR + 1 damage. | |
| Mineral Sense: | Mineral-fish can sense large concentrations of minerals and metals, which they feed on, If a school is encountered feeding, the area is rich in valuable metals and minerals. | |
| Shell: | Adds + 1D to Strength to resist damage. | |
| Tail: | Does STR + 2D damage. | |
Source: Galaxy Guide 4: Alien Races, Second Edition, (pages 13-14)
