The Ghost Bear (Ursus Lamina Strana Mechtis),[1] namesake of Clan Ghost Bear, is an ursine species native to the world of Strana Mechty in BattleTech. The name was inspired by a combination of the bear's white coat and its ability to seemingly strike out of nowhere.
Description[]
Appearance[]
Although vaguely similar in appearance to the Terran polar bear, the Ghost Bear is significantly larger, with a shoulder height of 230 centimeters and a length of four meters. Standing on their hind legs, some specimens exceed five meters in height. Unlike the polar bear, the Ghost Bear's fur is pure white and even its eyes and nose are of a near-white gray, camouflaging it in the icy deserts of its home environment. An average Ghost Bear weighs around one ton.
Abilities and Lifestyle[]
Since they are too large to hunt over longer distances, Ghost Bears hide near their quarry's territory. They dig themselves in the snow and lie in wait, often for days at a time. During this time, their body goes into some sort of semi-hibernation while the senses, especially the extremely acute sense of smell, remain sharp. (They are noted for poor vision, though.) From this concealed position, the Ghost Bear then ambushes its prey.
Unlike most animals, Ghost Bears have very close bonds with their family. They mate for life and maintain a tenuous connection to their offspring.
References[]
- ↑ Classic BattleTech Companion, p. 137: "Species Profile"