Byumstek "Gun Stones"

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The Byumstek, or "Gun Stones" of Krajth'Thrazsk are a xenobiological enigma. They are called "Gun Stones" because one arm of each creature is an actual functioning organic gun! The gun is composed of the same durable rocky substance which comprises the armor of the mineral being, but it is much thicker on the gun.
The Gun Stones have a relatively low technology level, but they are quite adept at manufactuaring firearms. While most of their technology level is comparable to ancient Rome, the pistol has been invented (it is currently a curiosity as their own natural guns do more damage), and almost all strongholds are protected by large cannons.
Byumstek society is violent and feudal. Disputes are often handled through gladiatorial combat. Despite their violent tendencies, most Byumstek are united under one kingdom.
Krajth'Thrazsk is a highly volatile world with several intelligent races, and the Gun Stones do not get along with other races on their world. They are currently isolated from most of the world, but they have had contact with the wolflike Korgath, and are involved in a border dispute with them. It is also rumored that they have met with the advanced humanoid Vondan race and that that meeting was not friendly.

Classification: Mineral
Originating Environment: Twilight
Alignment: Any, but most are Aberrent or Unprincipled.

Height: 6' to 7'-6"
Weight: 200 + 12D6 lb.

M.D.C. (In M.D.C. Worlds): 3D6x10

H.P. (In S.D.C. Worlds): H.P.: 2 x P.E. + 1D6 per level
S.D.C. (In S.D.C. Worlds): S.D.C.: 100+3D4x10
A.R. (In S.D.C. Worlds): A.R.: 15

Natural Abilities: Nightvision, arm gun (see below)

Special Abilities:

• Arm Gun: All Byumstek are born with one arm (usually the right) terminating in a 4-fingered hand, and the other terminating in a large gunlike barrel. The Byumstek "guns" are smotth and polished mineral barrels with a gland which produces chemicals which, when they mix in the gun, produce a small but powerful explosive charge which propels the "bullet" at great speed. The "bullets" which they fire are actually 3" diameter balls of solid chitin. Bullets are formed on the lower abdomen and move up a chenel into the arm when they are prepared. Every day, 1D4 bullets can be created, but no bullets can be created if the Byumstek already has its maximum capacity of bullets. Range: 100'. Damage: 5D6 (1D4 M.D.C. in Rifts) single shot, 2D6x10 (3D6 M.D.C. in Rifts) for a burst of three, or 6D6x10 (2D4x10 M.D.C. in Rifts) for a burst of 10. Payload: each Byumstek can store 30 + 2D4x10 (roll once) bullets in its gun arm at first level, and 2D6 additional bullets per additional level.
  The regular arm has 30% of the damage capacity of the main body. The gun arm has 50% of the main body's damage capacity.

Psionics/Magic: None

Cybernetics: The Byumstek have never heard of such concepts, but could receive them. Indeed, if a Byumstek ever heard of the bionic weapons produced in the Heroes Unlimited or Rifts settings, then it would jump at the chance to get one implanted.

O.C.C.s: Rifts: Any non-CS men-at-arms except for crazy or juicer. A few may become scholars/adventurers, but most of these creatures prefer combat to thinking.

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