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Firaxan Shark
The firaxan shark, or firaxa, was a fierce underwater creature that inhabited the seas of Manaan. They were extremely deadly and were known to attack anyone who dared to swim in their waters.
Characteristics
It was believed that the firaxa and the Selkath were distant cousins, both descended from the Progenitor. This would explain why the firaxan sharks did not attack Selkath in the water, despite no compelling reason to deviate from their normal vicious predation. Both species were also affected similarly by the distress of the Progenitor when her territory was invaded. She emitted a signal which drove the Selkath mad and made both species much more aggressive.
Firaxae were known to be weakened by sonic pulses.
History
To protect themselves against the sharks, some deep-sea explorers carried sonic emitters while walking around the dangerous ocean floor, using them when a firaxa came too near.
Scientists working at Hrakert Station were tormented by a giant shark which may have been the Progenitor after it was awakened during a mining operation. While the Selkath at the station went insane after the shark let out her psychic call, there were scientists developing a repellent to keep the firaxa at bay while they conducted their research. A small amount of the toxin was available to Revan as a possible method for dealing with the Progenitor. He chose not to poison the great beast, however. Instead, Revan destroyed all the machinery within the station, which calmed the shark and sent it back to the depths.
Type: Aquatic predator
Planet of Origin: Manaan
DEXTERITY 3D
PERCEPTION 4D
- Search 6D+1
STRENGTH 8D
Special Abilities:
- Blood in Water: Firaxa deal +1D damage against targets that have taken damage since the start of the firaxa’s last turn.
- Scent: Firaxa ignore concealment and cover when making search rolls to notice opponents within 40 meters, and they take no penalty from poor visibility when tracking.
- Sonic Vulnerability: Weapons that deal sonic damage deal +1D against a firaxa.
- Low-Light Vision: Firaxa can see twice as far as a human in dim light.
Bite: Does STR+1D damage.
Move: 15 (swimming)
Size: 10-20 meters
Source: Wizards Website; Rancor Pit Conversion - Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide (stats); Wookieepedia (description)
