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'''Rocs''' are gigantic flying [[megabeast]]s. Larger than all but the oldest of dragons, they grow to their adult size in only 20 years.
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'''Rocs''' are gigantic [[megabeast]]s taking the form of colossal birds of prey. These [[creature]]s reach their max size at only 20 years, and once they hit that age, they become the [[DF2014:List of creatures by adult size#end of list|largest creatures]] in the game who are capable of flight. All rocs are born with Talented [[skill]] in [[Combat skill|fighting, biting, kicking, dodging]] and [[Observer|observing]].
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Rocs are naturally formidable opponents; they are twice the size of a [[titan]] and are able to attack your [[dwarves]] from above, quickly turning them into little bearded shreds with their talons. However, when compared to their fellow megabeasts, rocs are arguably the least powerful of the four. Unlike other megabeasts, rocs are susceptible to both pain and over-exertion, and they also lack the danger posed by the [[Dragonfire|fire breath]] of a [[dragon]], the multi-attacks of an [[hydra]] or the inorganic armor of a [[bronze colossus]]. That being said, rocs are not to be underestimated, for their sheer size makes them a grave threat to a fortress.
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Despite their monstrous size, rocs are just as vulnerable to [[cage]] [[trap]]s as any other creature. In the event the player succeeds in capturing one, they can be [[Animal trainer|trained]] and turned into war or hunting beasts or, if female, be [[pasture]]d at a [[nest box]] to lay gigantic [[egg]]s - rocs lay the largest eggs in the game, each over thrice the size of a dwarf, but egg size currently plays no role. Rocs only lay 1-2 eggs at a time, which would make them subpar targets for [[egg production]], though one may choose to ignore this fact for the bragging rights over having your dwarves dine the eggs of a colossal mythical bird. Note, however, that even a trained roc may immediately turn hostile to all dwarves in its vicinity when placed on a pasture, so the player should perhaps wait for it to be at least "Expertly trained" or place it in a [[restraint]].
  
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Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] rocs for their ''awe-inspiring size'' and their ''dedication to their young''.
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Rocs can be captured in cage traps and kept as pets if you're lucky enough to catch one.  Keep in mind that, as with [[dragon]]s, you will initially have no knowledge whatsoever of its behaviour; as such, any attempt to tame a roc will require plans to deal with a rampaging flying megabeast that forgot all its training (such as just leaving it in its cage until you are fairly sure that it won't go wild again for a while).  If your taming attempt is relatively successful, the roc can also be trained as a war or hunting animal at an [[Activity_zone#Animal_Training|animal training zone]].
 
  
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[[File:Edward Julius Detmold49.jpg|thumb|300px|center|Admired for its ''awe-inspiring size''.]]
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Rocs are capable of being [[breeding|bred]] and [[tame]]d. With enough luck and work, you can very well turn your fort into a roc hatchery and use them to brutally slaughter goblins. You will have to be lucky enough to catch a female roc and have a male on your map, at least, as well as enough patience.
 
  
 
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Revision as of 18:17, 23 August 2016

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Roc
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Urist likes rocs for their awe-inspiring size.
Portrait

No portrait

Biome

Attributes

· Flying · Megabeast · Steals food · Steals items · War animals · Hunting animals · Fanciful · Exotic mount · Egglaying

Tamed Attributes
Pet value 10,000

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Trainable:  Hunting   War 

Size
Birth: 200,000 cm3
Mid: 5,000,000 cm3
Max: 20,000,000 cm3
Food products
Eggs 1-2
Age
Adult at: 1
Max age: Immortal
Butchering returns

(Value multiplier ×15)

Food items

Meat 416-949
Fat 126-262
Brain 27-34
Heart 13-17
Lungs 54-68
Intestines 83-102
Liver 27-34
Kidneys 26-34
Tripe 27-34
Sweetbread 13-17
Eyes 2
Spleen 13-17

Raw materials

Bones 258-317
Skull 1
Gizzard stone 1

Wikipedia article

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Note that some content may still need to be updated.
A bird of prey so large and ferocious it dwarfs many dragons. All beneath its mighty wings should fear the sky.

Rocs are gigantic megabeasts taking the form of colossal birds of prey. These creatures reach their max size at only 20 years, and once they hit that age, they become the largest creatures in the game who are capable of flight. All rocs are born with Talented skill in fighting, biting, kicking, dodging and observing.

Rocs are naturally formidable opponents; they are twice the size of a titan and are able to attack your dwarves from above, quickly turning them into little bearded shreds with their talons. However, when compared to their fellow megabeasts, rocs are arguably the least powerful of the four. Unlike other megabeasts, rocs are susceptible to both pain and over-exertion, and they also lack the danger posed by the fire breath of a dragon, the multi-attacks of an hydra or the inorganic armor of a bronze colossus. That being said, rocs are not to be underestimated, for their sheer size makes them a grave threat to a fortress.

Despite their monstrous size, rocs are just as vulnerable to cage traps as any other creature. In the event the player succeeds in capturing one, they can be trained and turned into war or hunting beasts or, if female, be pastured at a nest box to lay gigantic eggs - rocs lay the largest eggs in the game, each over thrice the size of a dwarf, but egg size currently plays no role. Rocs only lay 1-2 eggs at a time, which would make them subpar targets for egg production, though one may choose to ignore this fact for the bragging rights over having your dwarves dine the eggs of a colossal mythical bird. Note, however, that even a trained roc may immediately turn hostile to all dwarves in its vicinity when placed on a pasture, so the player should perhaps wait for it to be at least "Expertly trained" or place it in a restraint.

Some dwarves like rocs for their awe-inspiring size and their dedication to their young.

Admired for its awe-inspiring size.
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