#nocabra

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If anyone needs a reason as to why this exists, it's because, during a conversation with @anstarwar about what the troopers get up to while sitting/relaxing on their Nocabras (such as Echo reads his beloved reg manuals), this came up.

So there you have it! 🤣

Squeaks becomes so used to Duckie falling off that they don't get concerned anymore. Just picks him up and plonks him back on til the next fall!

And to answer a question no one asked, yes they have prehensile tails. If their rider falls, they can do a run by snatch and grab to get them back in the saddle. 😁

Oh, and Duckie makes squeaking sounds when he falls or gets hit. It's canon. 🤣

[dahscribbler]

Nocabra naming

So here's a little snippet into what goes down when clones are encouraged to name their animal companions.

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Once the nocabras are settled into their stables, Keogh encourages the troopers to think about choosing a name for them. Some suggestions are fitting and meaningful. A big draft type called Beskar. An all-rounder dubbed Scout. Jaig for the noca that had markings similar to those worn by Captains Rex and Fordo.

Many however, were not so meaningful.

“What do you mean “Danger Noodle” is a stupid name?” Scorch gripes at Fixer. “He’s dangerous, and he’s a noodle!”

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“Hey Thorn, I have the perfect name for yours!” Thire called out with a mischievous grin.

Thorn resigned himself to his fate with a sigh, “Let’s hear it then, Vod.”

“Thistle!” Thorn shoved his fellow commander.

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“I know exactly what I’m calling mine.” Boost proclaimed with a satisfied smirk.

Sinker raised an eyebrow, “Oh yeah?”

“”Rocket”!”

Sinker looked at Boost unimpressed, “”Rocket”… Seriously?”

“Ooh! You know what you should call yours? “Hookline”!”

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“So Keogh,” Fives begins, “out of all you’ve trained so far, who wins for dumbest mount name?”

“Well…” they pause for a moment thinking, “I wouldn't say dumbest but there have certainly been some… “unique” names.” 

“Okay but if you had to pick the weirdest one?”

Without hesitation they answer, “I think that title would have to go to trooper Calico with “Scaly Long Chonk”.”

“Of course it would be Calico.” Papaver muttered fondly.

Keogh smiles at Pav, “Oh, you know him?”

“Unfortunately. He’s often referred to as Scales nowadays.” Papaver informs. “It turns out shouting “Scaly Long Chonk” was a bit of a mouthful in the heat of battle.”

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What names do you think the boys would come up with? Silly or serious. What would your OCs call their Nocabra? I'm curious. 😁

[clones-and-companions]

Here is a rough idea of what the Nocabra species will look like in the fic. They are essentially greyhound horse reptiles. 😆

Still working out the finer details but I don't think they'll change much.

[clones-and-companions]

I call this piece "Saddle Troubles" 😂Someone take my Cintiq away from me.

@profettshonalfettfetishist You inspired this tomfoolery. Pink Panther gave me the reference. 😂

Let me know if the scribble I call writing is illegible otherwise, I'll put up a transcript. 😄

[clones-and-companions]

Creating the basic shape of a Nocabra and having fun playing around with posing. 😋

"Itchy butt" Noca is my favorite. 😆

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@anstarwar is mostly to blame for this! XD We got chatting about their new community-created scuba trooper Duckie and how they would ride a Nocabra in any manner but the "normal" way and delved into this madness. 🤣

It's been decided Duckie loves Nocabras and has adopted one of his own despite Nocas not being very good swimmers. But Duck's got it covered!

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It's all fun and games until the markers go permanent.

Inspired by this post. Duckie is no longer allowed markers, pens, paints, or anything that won't wash off Nocabra scales. 😄

There's an inspection on the next rotation. Squeaks has a mustache, monocle, and tattoos for weeks. Duckie - 😳😰😨😱💀

Squeaks - 😏🤭