Editing Mukaali (section)

==Mukaali of Naduesh==
Mukaali have existed on the Feral World of Naduesh in the Koronus Expanse for many generations, imported long ago by a clever Rogue Trader who realised they were a perfect fit for the wide areas of dry, desert climate on that world. Here they quickly became part of the native culture, acting as personal transport, beast of burden, and even food should conditions demand the desperate act.

Overall they have adapted very well, creating a slightly new strain unique to the world. Breeders on Naduesh discovered though that if their Mukaali were not allowed to breed in the wild, they are even more cowardly and timid than usual, barely suited for anything but the mildest of burden duties, and even then they may run away when startled.

For this reason, many herds are allowed to breed in the open plains, with herdsmen deployed to watch over them to protect from poachers or other dangers. As needed, stock is culled from these wild herds for training and resale to buyers across the Koronus Expanse and beyond.

The beasts are a common trading item and source of income for many Nadueshi tribes. Many experienced hunters travel from the Calixis Sector to pick steeds to carry them on their latest expeditions, and colonists purchase entire herds as they prepare to immigrate to the drier or hotter planets they intended to make home.

They have also been seen in use amongst several Planetary Defence Forces as military mounts, but less frequently in mercantile or mercenary bands.

One infamous Imperial Guard Brontian Longknives platoon even somehow arranged for a herd to stampede into enemy lines, shocking their foes long enough for the Guardsmen to overrun their flattened enemy.