Podog

These huge mutated mastiffs can be ridden by man-sized characters. In a wild state, they often prey in savage (but somewhat cowardly) packs. Podogs are immune to all poison. There is a 1% chance that a particular Podog will be of a Prized Breed, which possess a greatly human level of intellect. When excited by combat, or the hunt, a Podog will bay in such a way as to exactly mimic the sounds made by it's opponent, or prey. Podog packs normally consist of a mated pair, and half the pups from each previous litter. Podogs throw one litter of 3 to 6 pups per year for up to twelve years.
==History==
As the population of the world grew discontent, and riots became rebellion. Police forces across the globe began looking for a canine able to handle the crowds, which now included veterans of the Cold War of the 22nd century ('super soldiers'), and discontent Android servants. Thus a new breed of police dog was engineered. In time, this breed became known as the Podog. The breed first saw action in China where it had been engineered. It's success there saw the breed's use expand globally. Prior to the Social Wars these Giant Mastiffs where well disciplined, seen as loyal, and dedicated companions. Like other police dog varieties they where even making their way into civilian ownership. However following the Social Wars many of the breed where left masterless and scavenging the ruins of the old world. A Mastiff, while an imposing animal, has great potential. It's Chinese ancestors having been protectors of homes, temples, and live stock- but the dog must be exposed to as many people as possible as a puppy and that was something the offspring of the old world Police Dogs did not have. Like any wild dog those that where born after the collapse became more savage and pack hunter oriented to survive the Gamma World. Restorationists work to return the breed to it's pre-war demeanor and have had great success while individuals unfamiliar with the breed's history seek to foster it's darker elements for the purpose of war.
==Taming==
Podogs can be tamed if caught at an infant age. They tend to form tight bonds with their riders, or otherwise masters. Some wealthy individuals have found profit in breeding, and kenneling these mighty beasts. It is not uncommon for feudal lords, or mighty legions to maintain them as war-hounds. The Restorationists of course work to return them to the role of public protector.
==Attributes==
Podogs are massive mastiffs. They are immune to all poisons. A member of the Prize Breed will possess a Dual Brain, and the power of Telepathy. The Dual Brain allows the canine to focus on physical combat, while continuing to use thought, and mimicry to instill fear with great efficiency.
Category:Gamma World
Category:Gamma World Mutant Animals