Only Royal Appointees Can Ride Quaassbeasts

As leader of the Altobarbbaro Clan, Talask BssU has a royal writ from Emperor Sansh Tilican CMLIX allowing him to ride one of the sacred Quaassbeasts when he leads his warriors. 

This Quaassbeast is the famous "Blddspltr," pride of the emperor's herd. For in battle Blldsptr and Talask BssU have never known defeat. For with personal combat a staple of life on Mars, Talask BssU & Blddspltr have had lots of combat victories to boast about.

After centuries of combat, the Martian and Beast are so attuned to each other that virtually fight as one creature. allowing them to dispose of their enemies with ease. With such a fearsome reputation, the simple threat of Talask BssU issuing a one-on-one challenge has made enemies flee before them.

Talask BssU & Blddspltr are metal pieces that I painted in the 1980's, for my "Space 1889" Campaigns.