Name: Isonade War Hound

Homeplanet: New Serpentum

Sentience: Non-Sentient

Strengths:Enhanced smell,night vision,Imprinting on master instills strong sense of loyalty.Immense strength rivaling a regular bull.Toxic bite that stiffens joints impairing movement.Appearance aimed to damage morale of weak-willed enemies.

Weaknesses:Beserker mindset limits Isonades lifespan in combat conditions,Isonades are weak to mind control magics,hide is easily pierced by high speed projectiles or melee weaponry.

Appearance:The Isonade War hound is a rather large beast easily reaching a height of 4 feet.With large jaws and spiked spines instilling fear in lesser willed beings.It sports large horns with females having none.It's paws sport 4 sharp claws capable of tearing through flesh with ease.It also has a spiked tail but has no practical purpose.

Culture:Isonades pups imprint upon the first being they see when their eyesight develops 2 weeks after birth.They have a pack mentality focused on protecting their master.The Imperium has thousands of trainers in the Legion Academies who train these beasts to obey given orders.Their habits mimic that of a Earth dog.

History:Isonade war hounds were once peaceful creatures used as pets in the Serpentum Confederacy,but as the war broke out they were genetically modified and bred for battle.After the war they were used on the Varanus rebels who stood against the Confederacy,when the Imperium came into power these beasts were used extensively by the Legion to establish order.Today they are still popular among legionnaires as an valuable companion.   

Use in the Imperium:

The Legion uses these creatures extensively,legionnaires who gained the honor of  having a Isonade imprint upon them usually have these beasts accompany them on the front line and while off duty.

Their use isn't limited to the Imperium however,as Isonade pups can be sold to Vassal States or other individuals who either pay a hefty fee or gain the respect of the Imperium to earn the right to such a beast.