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Thorn beasts are named for the five "thorns" that ridge their spines. A thorn beast's head and neck contain high concentrations of neurotoxins; likely a defensive adaptation against predators.<ref name="cp195">'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 195''</ref> Thorn beasts have often been associated with Jiralhanae. Chieftain [[Maccabeus]] enjoyed eating the ball of muscle under the smallest of the beasts' thorns when it was properly prepared, and the commander known as [[Thrallslayer]] enjoyed it immensely, saying that it was "both an appetizer and a dessert". Thorn beast is served with the spines pointing upwards and legs splayed outward. The head and neck are removed prior to consumption in order to avoid ingesting their neurotoxins. Entrails are often used to make dipping sauces. | Thorn beasts are named for the five "thorns" that ridge their spines. A thorn beast's head and neck contain high concentrations of neurotoxins; likely a defensive adaptation against predators.<ref name="cp195">'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 195''</ref> Thorn beasts have often been associated with Jiralhanae. Chieftain [[Maccabeus]] enjoyed eating the ball of muscle under the smallest of the beasts' thorns when it was properly prepared, and the commander known as [[Thrallslayer]] enjoyed it immensely, saying that it was "both an appetizer and a dessert". Thorn beast is served with the spines pointing upwards and legs splayed outward. The head and neck are removed prior to consumption in order to avoid ingesting their neurotoxins. Entrails are often used to make dipping sauces.{{Ref/Reuse|cp195}} When the Jiralhanae vessel ''[[Valorous Salvation]]'' landed on [[Beta Gabriel]] and the Jiralhanae began hunting the humans there, it was remarked that one Brute named [[Golubus|Brother Golubus]] came close to making the fatter humans taste like thorn beast.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[Stomping on the Heels of a Fuss]]"</ref> In addition to being eaten, thorn beasts are also a source for leather. The Chieftain [[Hekabe]] used cloth and thorn beast leather to wrap a [[Forerunner]] artifact in his possession.<ref>''[[Halo: Envoy]]''</ref> | ||
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