Hellhounds are genetically engineered animals, Lupine/Reptilia hybrids, bred for speed and strength in " The Pit " on Kantor Boralis[1] and later taken to Crematoria.
Description
When enraged or attacking prey, the colors of their scales change from black to an orange/red. The eyes of the Hellhounds have properties very similar to Riddick's.[2]
History
In the last 20 cycles, the Slam Security Network has been adapting the hounds for "enforcement" in the sector's penal system.[1]
In Crematoria Slam Facility, Hellhounds are periodically released for security purposes and population control (as well as for the guards' amusement) into the Slam Facility at "feeding time", where they indiscriminately attack and devour any inmates that are unable to reach safety in time.[2]
Riddick was able to tame a Hellhound during feeding time by simply staring it down, leaving The Guv perplexed as to how he had accomplished such a feat, to which Riddick replied "It's an animal thing."[2]
Following his shootout with the guards on Crematoria, Alexander Toombs was captured and locked up between two Hellhounds (that presumably kill him).
Trivia
- The Hellhound was the subject of one of the most noteworthy pieces of merchandise for The Chronicles of Riddick, being paired with Riddick himself for a two pack action figure pack.
- Originally the Hellhound that Riddick befriended (named Thrash or #5) was supposed to die after attacking and killing Toombs. Both Toombs and the Hellhound were saved though when the scene was replaced.
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