Deathclaw

Deathclaws are a mutated species that evolved on Earth during the 700-year 'Great Exodus', i.e. the period of time when Humanity had abandoned Earth just after the Fall of Lord Hood. Due to severe damage caused to the planet during the reign of the Empire of the Hood, Humankind felt it necessary to abandon the planet to allow it to return to normal. Things got worse before they got better, however, and several species of creatures evolved that were horrific and mutated due to the large amounts of radiation on the planet - and Deathclaws were one of them.

Deathclaws are large mammal-reptiles that roam the plains of Earth and dwell in caves across the planet. Their ferocity and agressive behaviour meant that Humanity had a tough time clearing them out when they returned to their homeworld, even with the upgraded Trek Galaxy technology that they had been given by their counterparts. Deathclaws are bulletproof, fireproof and have superior strength and agility, and their immunity to laser technology meant that Phasers did little to hurt them.

Deathclaws mostly prey on Brahmins, Cazadors and Radscorpions, which are other creatures that evolved during the Silence Period.