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The Lekgolo first evolved on one of the moons of the gas giant, [[Te]], and thrived by feeding off the rich metal deposits in its crust. The [[Forerunner]]s cataloged the Lekgolo in their time, albeit in considerably different assemblages than the ones that would be encountered later on.<ref name="bestiarum">'''[[Bestiarum]]'''</ref> Lekgolo specimens of the [[Thanolekgolo]] configuration were to be used in a failed plan undertaken by the Forerunners to defeat the [[Flood]].<ref name="Have S'moa">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-have-s-moa '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder: 2-20-15'']</ref> A number of these specimens were ultimately buried under the surface of [[Installation 04]] by the Forerunners for unknown reasons.<ref name="recon">'''[[Halo: Nightfall: RECON-14]]'''</ref> They survived the firing of the Array and continued to reproduce and exist as a population for many thousands of years.

The most commonly seen variety of Lekgolo are the [[Mgalekgolo]], hulking bipedal forms used for service within the Covenant military.{{Ref/Reuse|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 [[Za'zayara-pattern Harvester|Harvester]] walkers, the latter being known as a [[Sbaolekgolo]].<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 130''</ref>

Lekgolo religious beliefs are poorly understood, though it has been noted that their society in itself has little need for religion.{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}} While the Lekgolo joined the Covenant for its access to space trade routes and starships,{{Ref/Reuse|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/Reuse|p190+1}} Mgalekgolo have also shown to possess a concept of honor.{{Ref/Reuse|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/Reuse|bestiarum}}<ref name="CovenantPrimer">[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=697 '''Bungie.net''': ''The Covenant Primer'']</ref>

File:ScarabH3.png|A {{Pattern|Deutoros|Scarab}}, the largest known example of a Lekgolo colony.

File:Halo3-HunterBack.jpg|Exposed Lekgolo worms in a Mgalekgolo's back as seen in ''Halo 3''.

File:Mgalekgolo_back.jpg|Exposed Lekgolo worms in a Mgalekgolo's back as seen in ''Halo: Reach''.