Dinko

"Yes, they're vicious little terrors and you can smell them a parsec away, but a lot of people also say that about Rodians. I can't help but feel some kinship."

- Nashka

Dinkos are small reptilian scavengers that are known to be extremely vicious and tenacious. It is also notorious for emitting an unbearable stench, and for a mildly toxic bite which can paralyze a Human-sized creature with nausea.

Dinkos are native to the planet Proxima Dibal I. They have thin bodies about ten centimeters long, with powerful rear legs, two front legs with a single claw, and a pair of smaller single-clawed grasping extremities on their chests. The rear legs have thick, serrated barbs on them that allow the dinko to grasp its prey while it attacks. A dorsal vane serves to dissipate excess body heat, and the spine that supports it can be used to lodge in the throat of a potential predator.

Although they can squirt their scent glands for defense, the smell is meant primarily to establish mating dominance. Dinko vision works by sensing movement and accordingly they will usually attack anything that moves.

Dinkos are not recommended for use as pets, though some exotic pet stores sell them anyway, usually with their scant glands and venom sacks removed. Dinkos are also pitted against each other in the sport of Dinko Fighting.

=Dinkos on Exodus=
 * The Dinkos, a cadre of assassins created by Nashka, was named in honor of the relentless creature.


 * Nashka's admiration for the dinko is deep. He has not only owned two of the creatures as pets, Fang and Claw, but he also tends to name his ships after them; Ruthless Dinko and Dinko Ghost.


 * Kyttl'threndek‭ Hraenykk once bought a dinko that got loose on the Ruthless Dinko and terrorized all onboard before it was caught.

=Sources=
 * Wookieepedia
 * CUSWE