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The Kiore (Rattus Loricatus) is a species of animal from the Precursor homeworld of Īweriū.

Information
The Kiore is a species of animal native to Īweriū. Kiore are also found on many other worlds throughout the solar system, primarily due to the fact that many would sneak onto Precursor colony ships and bred rapidly on whatever world it landed on. Similar to the rat, Kiore are known to eat plants in the wild, but virtually any form of food when near sentient species.

Physiology
Kiore are about 30 centimetres long, and weigh 3.5 kilograms. The have four wings, which are used for short flight. They have six legs, that are slightly armoured which allow them to dig into many surfaces, as the often rest vertically. The jaws of a Kiore are capable of delivering a painful bite, and are known to break some bones. Just as problematic is the bony plate at the edge of its tail, which can seriously injure someone if it strikes vitals.

Cultural Value and History
Kiore were considered a pest by the Precursors. Despite the fact that they were considered a pest, they were often eaten by poorer Precursors due to the fact that they were both abundant and easy to kill. Kiore are at the very bottom of the food chain on Īweriū. When the Precursors discovered faster-than-light travel, they quickly infested many colonized worlds.