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{{Center|For the Lekgolo colony commonly known as the Hunter, see [[Mgalekgolo]].}} | {{Center|For the Lekgolo colony commonly known as the Hunter, see [[Mgalekgolo]].}} | ||
{{Species | {{Species Infobox | ||
|name=Lekgolo | |name=Lekgolo | ||
|othernames= | |||
|image=[[File:H2A Terminals - Pile o' Worms.jpg|300px]] | |image=[[File:H2A Terminals - Pile o' Worms.jpg|300px]] | ||
| | |homeworld=[[Te]] | ||
|height-title=Avg. length | |height-title=Avg. length | ||
|height= | |height=134 cm (52.8 in)–155 cm (61 in)<ref name="waypointarticle">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/lekgolo-mgalekgolo-hunter '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Lekgolo/Mgalekgolo'']</ref> | ||
|weight=5.6-30.7 kg ( | |weight=5.6 kg (12.4 lbs)-30.7 kg (67.7 lbs)<ref name="waypointarticle"/> | ||
|distinctions=Small worm-like creatures that unify into single entities called "subsistence gestalts" | |distinctions=Small worm-like creatures that unify into single entities called "subsistence gestalts" | ||
|lifespan= | |lifespan= | ||
|techlevel=Native Tier 3/Adopted Tier 2<ref name="bestiarum"/> | |||
|techlevel=Native Tier 3/Adopted Tier 2 | |notable-group=*[[Covenant]] | ||
*[[Covenant remnants]] | |||
**[[Banished]] | |||
**[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction]] | |||
**[[Swords of Sanghelios]] | |||
**[[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group]] | |||
|notable-person= | |notable-person= | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Lekgolo'''<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 190'' - "Lekgolo: the Elite name for the Hunter race".</ref> are a species of small colonial worm-like creatures that can join together to form purpose specific assemblages, known as subsistence gestalts. Each Lekgolo is an individual organism, about 1.4 meters long, with its own central nervous system. Lekgolo are also able to arrange themselves within machinery and use their combined intelligence to pilot or control it.<ref>[http:// | The '''Lekgolo'''<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 190'' - "Lekgolo: the Elite name for the Hunter race".</ref> are a species of small colonial worm-like creatures that can join together to form purpose specific assemblages, known as subsistence gestalts. Each Lekgolo is an individual organism, about 1.4 meters long, with its own central nervous system. Lekgolo are also able to arrange themselves within machinery and use their combined intelligence to pilot or control it.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13160 Bungie Weekly Update 01/11/08]</ref> | ||
One of the most successful and culturally enigmatic gestalt intelligences in the [[Orion Arm]] of the [[Milky Way]] galaxy,<ref name="bestiarum"/> the Lekgolo became the first species to be annexed into the [[Covenant]] in [[784 BCE]].<ref name="ENC 114"/> | |||
==History== dunno | |||
==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
===Anatomy and physiology=== | ===Anatomy and physiology=== | ||
[[File:Halo Nightfall Lekgolo swarm.jpg|thumb|250px|A swarm of Lekgolo overwhelming a [[D81-LRT Condor]].]] | [[File:Halo Nightfall Lekgolo swarm.jpg|thumb|250px|A swarm of Lekgolo overwhelming a [[D81-LRT Condor]].]] | ||
The Lekgolo are characterized by their ability to form bonds with one another both physically and neurologically to form gestalt colonies with a singular personality; these communities, rather than individual Lekgolo eels, are considered the closest thing to a sapient Lekgolo "individual" that can be named.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 267''</ref> Lekgolo are relatively unintelligent at the most basic level, but can form complex thoughts and emerge as a conscious individual when they combine into larger masses that communicate through chemical and electrical means. A colony's level of intelligence is generally dependent on the amount of neural mass present, | The Lekgolo are characterized by their ability to form bonds with one another both physically and neurologically to form gestalt colonies with a singular personality; these communities, rather than individual Lekgolo eels, are considered the closest thing to a sapient Lekgolo "individual" that can be named.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 267''</ref> Lekgolo are relatively unintelligent at the most basic level, but can form complex thoughts and emerge as a conscious individual when they combine into larger masses that communicate through chemical and electrical means. A colony's level of intelligence is generally dependent on the amount of neural mass present,<ref name="waypointarticle"/> and can be scaled upward to a certain extent for increased intelligence. The neural net that a Lekgolo colony develop enables them to be incredibly strong and very sensitive to their surroundings.<ref name="bestiarum"/> These gestalts are capable of manifesting in several different forms according to what goal they are striving to achieve and the amount of Lekgolo worms that are present. The Covenant was aware of six different forms of Lekgolo colonies: [[Dipholekgolo]], [[Mgalekgolo]], [[Rhulolekgolo]], [[Sbaolekgolo]], [[Khantolekgolo]], and [[Thanolekgolo]]. Each of these gestalts differs in size, mass, and complexity.<ref name="waypointarticle"/> Because of the nature of the Lekgolo's compound intelligence and consciousness, they cannot be easily assimilated by the [[Flood]], for while each individual worm may have its own central nervous system, the subsistence gestalts do not, and co-opted worms were never able to be used by the Flood to form the gestalts they would otherwise have. The Flood can still certainly use Lekgolo for their biomass, however.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', ''Wages of Sin'': ''page 301''</ref> | ||
The Lekgolo are [[xenobiology|xenobiologically]] classified as a "subsistence gestalt", defined as an alien gestalt community with the ability to survive in extreme conditions, including the vacuum of space, for months or even years with barely any to no outside resources. As such, they were able to survive in Te's orbital rings for vast periods of time. | The Lekgolo are [[xenobiology|xenobiologically]] classified as a "subsistence gestalt", defined as an alien gestalt community with the ability to survive in extreme conditions, including the vacuum of space, for months or even years with barely any to no outside resources. As such, they were able to survive in Te's orbital rings for vast periods of time.<ref name="waypointarticle"/> However, Lekgolo are still unable to withstand rapid depressurization.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 218''</ref> Lekgolo [[blood]] is a luminescent orange and smells like burnt plastic.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 221''</ref> This may be a result of a large iron content, seeing as metals are a fundamental part of Lekgolo diets. | ||
===Reproduction and life cycle=== | ===Reproduction and life cycle=== | ||
Subsistence gestalts arise from the aggregation of many individual Lekgolo. Distinct | Subsistence gestalts arise from the aggregation of many individual Lekgolo. Distinct Mgalakgolo specifically form from a single large colony splitting in two, with their dorsal spikes containing the remnants of the last connections between the two parts of the colony. | ||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
[[File:Hunter 3.jpg|thumb|250px|A Mgalekgolo fighting in a Forerunner structure on [[Installation 00]].]] | [[File:Hunter 3.jpg|thumb|250px|A Mgalekgolo fighting in a Forerunner structure on [[Installation 00]].]] | ||
Little information exists on the internal workings of Lekgolo society, and their political and intellectual structures have been subject to many theories. | Little information exists on the internal workings of Lekgolo society, and their political and intellectual structures have been subject to many theories.<ref name="bestiarum"/> Most of the information on the Lekgolo is based solely on the Mgalekgolo, which provides only a small hint at the species in its entirety.<ref name="waypointarticle"/> The Lekgolo almost never associate or even communicate with the other races in the [[Covenant]]. Sangheili are the sole exception; the Mgalekgolo appreciate and acknowledge the Sangheili warriors' thoughts and adeptness in combat. To the other races of the Covenant, however, the Mgalekgolo are dismissive, scornful, and arrogant, and they are utterly contemptuous of their foes.<ref name="CovenantPrimer"/> Mgalekgolo have no qualms about committing friendly fire against the "lesser" races, like [[Unggoy]] and [[Kig-Yar]]; during the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]], a Hunter was seen running over and killing an unaware Kig-Yar.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 222''</ref> In battle, Mgalekgolo will attack foes regardless of any allies that happen to be in their line of fire.<ref name="ODST">'''Halo 3: ODST'''</ref> | ||
Many members of the Covenant are mystified and confused by the Lekgolo; their way of life is almost as alien to the Covenant as that of the [[Flood]]. A Sangheili [[Fleet Master]] once noted that Mgalekgolo were known to tear opponents apart with their "bare hands" whilst in a blood frenzy, and then suddenly pause to recite war poetry. It has also been said that Mgalekgolo meditate in their spare time, or before battle. | Many members of the Covenant are mystified and confused by the Lekgolo; their way of life is almost as alien to the Covenant as that of the [[Flood]]. A Sangheili [[Fleet Master]] once noted that Mgalekgolo were known to tear opponents apart with their "bare hands" whilst in a blood frenzy, and then suddenly pause to recite war poetry. It has also been said that Mgalekgolo meditate in their spare time, or before battle.<ref name="p190+1"/> | ||
===Role within the Covenant=== | ===Role within the Covenant=== | ||
The most commonly seen variety of Lekgolo are the [[Mgalekgolo]], hulking bipedal forms used for service within the Covenant military. | The most commonly seen variety of Lekgolo are the [[Mgalekgolo]], hulking bipedal forms used for service within the Covenant military.<ref name="bestiarum"/> In this form, they are the strongest and most resilient combatants in the Covenant.<ref>'''Halo 3 Instruction Manual'''</ref> Much larger bipedal Lekgolo assemblages that could easily be measured in stories have also been observed, but they are uncommon within the Covenant; the largest known Lekgolo forms reside within the armored shells of Covenant [[Scarab]] and [[Harvester]] walkers, the latter being known as a [[Sbaolekgolo]].<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 130''</ref> | ||
The Lekgolo were the most plentiful members of the Covenant, numbering in the trillions. | The Lekgolo were the most plentiful members of the Covenant, numbering in the trillions.<ref name="bestiarum"/> | ||
===Religion and spirituality=== | ===Religion and spirituality=== | ||
Lekgolo religious beliefs are poorly understood, though it has been noted that their society in itself has little need for religion. | Lekgolo religious beliefs are poorly understood, though it has been noted that their society in itself has little need for religion.<ref name="bestiarum"/> While the Lekgolo joined the Covenant for its access to space trade routes and starships,<ref name="bestiarum"/> rather than any real dedication to the [[Covenant religion|Great Journey]], at least some hold a concept of an afterlife.<ref name="Halo: The Flood">'''Halo: The Flood''', ''"Chapter ??"'', ''page ??"</ref> Many Lekgolo colonies meditate in their spare time, or recite war poetry before or after battle, showing a more refined nature than would be believed of the hulking, savage warriors.<ref name="p190+1"/> Mgalekgolo have also shown to possess a concept of honor.<ref name="Halo: The Flood"/> The fact that some Mgalekgolo allied themselves with the Sangheili during the Great Schism, while others remained with the original Covenant body,<ref name="Halo 3">'''Halo 3'''</ref> is evidence that individual beliefs play a major part in whatever religion or philosophy the Lekgolo possess. Anything further than this is speculation, as Lekgolo culture is extremely reclusive. Even their fellow Covenant know little about them other than that they continue to follow their own cultural traditions, rather than the homogenized religion of the wider Covenant.<ref name="bestiarum"/><ref name="CovenantPrimer">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=697 '''Bungie.net''': ''The Covenant Primer'']</ref> | ||
===Languages=== | ===Languages=== | ||
Little is known about the Lekgolo language. The known names of some Mgalekgolo seem to imply that they use very simple vowels, and few consonants—not nearly as many as are contained in the [[English]] alphabet. It is known that Mgalekgolo do not use vocal chords to speak; they are, however, capable of mimicking the language of other species via subsonic vibrations of the Lekgolo in their bodies, forming words and sentences that are "felt rather than heard".<ref name="p190+1">'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''pages 190-191''</ref><ref name="field guide">[http:// | Little is known about the Lekgolo language. The known names of some Mgalekgolo seem to imply that they use very simple vowels, and few consonants—not nearly as many as are contained in the [[English]] alphabet. It is known that Mgalekgolo do not use vocal chords to speak; they are, however, capable of mimicking the language of other species via subsonic vibrations of the Lekgolo in their bodies, forming words and sentences that are "felt rather than heard".<ref name="p190+1">'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''pages 190-191''</ref><ref name="field guide">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo 3: ODST'' Field Guide]</ref> Their quiet nature amongst other races of the Covenant results either from difficulty speaking with other Covenant races or difficulty tolerating other Covenant races.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 277''</ref> For inter-species communications, Mgalekgolo are capable of speaking at least the Sangheili language,<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 198''</ref> and are not known to interact with any other sapient species. Individual Lekgolo also occasionally make vaguely insectile clicking and chittering noises.<ref name="hnf2"/> | ||
Mgalekgolo tend to make very deep, low rumbling noises when detecting enemies or when wounded. When dying, they occasionally emit a low-pitched scream. They also seem to chuckle after a kill. When angered, Mgalekgolo are also capable of releasing a loud, echoing roar.<ref>'''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''', ''Part 5''</ref> Aside from that, Mgalekgolo barely talk. | Mgalekgolo tend to make very deep, low rumbling noises when detecting enemies or when wounded. When dying, they occasionally emit a low-pitched scream. They also seem to chuckle after a kill. When angered, Mgalekgolo are also capable of releasing a loud, echoing roar.<ref>'''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''', ''Part 5''</ref> Aside from that, Mgalekgolo barely talk. | ||
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*In ''Halo 3'', Scarabs are controlled by the Lekgolo, proven by the fact that they appear around the reactor of the [[vehicle]]. They also make up the joints of the legs of the Scarab. | *In ''Halo 3'', Scarabs are controlled by the Lekgolo, proven by the fact that they appear around the reactor of the [[vehicle]]. They also make up the joints of the legs of the Scarab. | ||
*Upon shooting a Hunter in ''Halo 3'', a Lekgolo worm will fly out of the main colony, wriggle, squirm, and then disappear, as if it is going underground; the Lekgolo probably vanish due to technical reasons in order to avoid framerate problems. | *Upon shooting a Hunter in ''Halo 3'', a Lekgolo worm will fly out of the main colony, wriggle, squirm, and then disappear, as if it is going underground; the Lekgolo probably vanish due to technical reasons in order to avoid framerate problems. | ||
*On the ''Halo 3'' multiplayer map [[Assembly]], an "aquarium" filled with Lekgolo waiting to be integrated into a Scarab can be seen. | *On the ''Halo 3'' multiplayer map [[Assembly (level)|Assembly]], an "aquarium" filled with Lekgolo waiting to be integrated into a Scarab can be seen. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:Halo3-LekgoloDetail.jpg|A group of Lekgolo in a Scarab. | File:Halo3-LekgoloDetail.jpg|A group of Lekgolo in a Scarab. | ||
File:1203558250 Hunter.jpg|A Hunter, one form of gestalt formed by Lekgolo. | File:1203558250 Hunter.jpg|A Hunter, one form of gestalt formed by Lekgolo. | ||
File:ScarabH3.png|A | File:ScarabH3.png|A [[Type-47B Scarab]], the largest known example of a Lekgolo colony. | ||
File:Halo3-HunterBack.jpg|Exposed Lekgolo worms in a Mgalekgolo's back in ''Halo 3''. | File:Halo3-HunterBack.jpg|Exposed Lekgolo worms in a Mgalekgolo's back as seen in ''Halo 3''. | ||
File: | File:Scarab Lekgolo2.jpg|Lekgolo found in the core of a Scarab. | ||
File:Hunter blood.jpg|Lekgolo blood. Note the luminous properties. | File:Hunter blood.jpg|Lekgolo blood. Note the luminous properties. | ||
File:HLHunters.png|A larger form of Hunter in ''[[The Duel]]''. | File:HLHunters.png|A larger form of Hunter in ''[[The Duel]]''. | ||
File:Mgalekgolo_back.jpg|Exposed Lekgolo worms in a Mgalekgolo's back in ''Halo: Reach''. | File:Mgalekgolo_back.jpg|Exposed Lekgolo worms in a Mgalekgolo's back as seen in ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
File:FUD-Lekgolo.jpg|An individual Lekgolo worm in ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''. | File:FUD-Lekgolo.jpg|An individual Lekgolo worm in ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''. | ||
File:Halo Nightfall Lekgolo worm.jpg|An individual Lekgolo worm in ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''. | File:Halo Nightfall Lekgolo worm.jpg|An individual Lekgolo worm in ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''. | ||
File:Halo Nightfall - Lekgolo devouring horses.jpg|A swarm of Thanolekgolo devour two horses on [[Alpha Shard]] in ''Halo: Nightfall''. | File:Halo Nightfall - Lekgolo devouring horses.jpg|A swarm of Thanolekgolo devour two horses on [[Alpha Shard]] in ''Halo: Nightfall''. | ||
File:H2A Terminals - Lekgolo.jpg|An individual Lekgolo worm from the ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]] [[Terminal | File:H2A Terminals - Lekgolo.jpg|An individual Lekgolo worm from the ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]] [[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary|Terminals]]''. | ||
File:H2A Terminals - First Hunters.jpg|Lekgolo coalescing into Mgalekgolo to battle an Arbiter. | File:H2A Terminals - First Hunters.jpg|Lekgolo coalescing into Mgalekgolo to battle an Arbiter. | ||
File:H2A-Lekgolo.png|Lekgolo in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. | File:H2A-Lekgolo.png|Lekgolo in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. | ||
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File:ImageIZE57D7X.png|Lekgolo forming into Mgalekgolo during the [[Battle of Sunaion]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | File:ImageIZE57D7X.png|Lekgolo forming into Mgalekgolo during the [[Battle of Sunaion]] in ''Halo 5: Guardians''. | ||
File:H5G-AssaultcannonLekgolo.png|Lekgolo in an assault cannon. | File:H5G-AssaultcannonLekgolo.png|Lekgolo in an assault cannon. | ||
File:HW2 - Living Barrier.jpg|Lekgolo in | File:HW2 - Living Barrier.jpg|Lekgolo in Banished caltrops during the [[Battle of Installation 00]] in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | ||
File:HW2-Caltrop.png|A Lekgolo filled caltrop near an [[ | File:HW2-Caltrop.png|A Lekgolo filled caltrop near an [[Outpost]]. | ||
File:HW2-Caltrops.png|Lekgolo filled caltrops on Installation 00. | File:HW2-Caltrops.png|Lekgolo filled caltrops on Installation 00. | ||
File:HW2-VehicleSymbiote.jpg|Lekgolo improving Banished vehicles. | File:HW2-VehicleSymbiote.jpg|Lekgolo improving Banished vehicles. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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**''[[The Duel]]'' | **''[[The Duel]]'' | ||
**''[[Prototype]]'' | **''[[Prototype]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]'' | *''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo 4]]'' | *''[[Halo 4]]'' | ||
**''[[Spartan Ops]]'' | **''[[Spartan Ops]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | *''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' | *''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'' | *''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | ||
**''[[Terminal | **''[[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary|Terminals]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: New Blood]]'' | *''[[Halo: New Blood]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Recruit]]'' {{C|Non-canonical appearance}} | *''[[Halo: Recruit]]'' {{C|Non-canonical appearance}} | ||
{{Col-end}} | {{Col-end}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:Lekgolo| ]] | [[Category:Lekgolo| ]] | ||
[[Category:Sapient species]] | [[Category:Sapient species]] | ||
[[Category:Covenant species]] | [[Category:Covenant species]] |