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The '''Mgalekgolo'''<ref name="Bestiarum">'''[[Bestiarum]]'''</ref> (''Ophis congregatio'', meaning "serpent union"<ref>[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=865756 '''HBO Forums''': ''Bestiaium Latin names translated'']</ref>), is a gestalt of [[Lekgolo]], which are ~~tiny, orange,~~ worm-like creatures that group together to exponentially increase their intelligence, strength, and maneuverability. Of the myriad Mgalekgolo forms, the best known is the '''Hunter''', a bipedal form that is used for heavy assault; ironically, the Hunter form is among the least common ~~of the myriad~~ Mgalekgolo forms. During and after the [[Great Schism]] there was a division within the species, some remaining with the [[Covenant]] and others joining the [[Sangheili]]-led [[Covenant separatists|separatists]]. They generally come in pairs known as "bond brothers". The death of one will enrage the other if witnessed.

The '''Mgalekgolo'''<ref name="Bestiarum">'''[[Bestiarum]]'''</ref> (''Ophis congregatio'', meaning "serpent union"<ref>[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=865756 '''HBO Forums''': ''Bestiaium Latin names translated'']</ref>), is a gestalt of [[Lekgolo]], which are small worm-like creatures that group together to exponentially increase their intelligence, strength, and maneuverability. Of the myriad Mgalekgolo forms, the best known is the '''Hunter''', a bipedal form that is used for heavy assault; ironically, the Hunter form is among the least common Mgalekgolo type.

==Background==

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When a single colony of Lekgolo becomes too big, the colony will divide in half to create two independent Lekgolo colonies. These colonies will share an extremely close and mysterious bond, referred to only as being "bond brothers", or "mates".<ref name="Halo: The Flood">'''Halo: The Flood''', ''"Chapter ??"'', ''page ??"</ref> The armor and [[Assault cannon]]s used by the Mgalekgolo were given to them by the Sangheili after the former joined the Covenant. Mgalekgolo that have split into "bond brothers" are recognized by spiked appendages that rise from their shoulders, which means that they are bonded to another Mgalekgolo.<ref name="Halo: Contact Harvest"/> Bonded Mgalekgolo colonies are dropped into battle together by the Covenant, as the [[SPARTAN-II Program|Spartans]] learned: where you find a Mgalekgolo, there is always another close by. If one of the bonded colonies is killed, the other will go into a frenzied state, much like the berserk state of a [[Jiralhanae]], or the suicidal charge of an [[Unggoy]]. If left alone for a long period of time, however, they will adopt a "tactical split personality" of shooting followed by melee attacks.

During the [[Battle of Onyx]], some ~~Mgalekgolos~~ apparently had command of lower-ranking Sangheili, even killing one of them for failing to follow orders, signifying they may have a higher military rank in the Covenant military than previously indicated.

During the [[Battle of Onyx]], some Mgalekgolo apparently had command of lower-ranking Sangheili, even killing one of them for failing to follow orders, signifying they may have a higher military rank in the Covenant military than previously indicated.

==Description==

[[File:Hunter1.jpg|thumb|240px|A Mgalekgolo as seen in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.]]

The most commonly seen variety of Mgalekgolo are hulking bipedal forms used for service within the Covenant military.<ref name="Bestiarum"/> In this form, they are the strongest and most resilient ~~species~~ in the Covenant <ref>'''[[Halo 3 Instruction Manual]]'''</ref>. They usually stand between twelve to thirteen feet tall, but during combat they hunch themselves over to protect their vulnerable neck and midsection, reducing their height to roughly eight feet. Much larger bipedal Mgalekgolo assemblages that could easily be measured in stories have also been observed, but appear to be uncommon; the largest known Mgalekgolo forms reside within the armored shells of Covenant Scarab walkers.

The most commonly seen variety of Mgalekgolo are 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>. They usually stand between twelve to thirteen feet tall, but during combat they hunch themselves over to protect their vulnerable neck and midsection, reducing their height to roughly eight feet. Much larger bipedal Mgalekgolo assemblages that could easily be measured in stories have also been observed, but appear to be uncommon; the largest known Mgalekgolo forms reside within the armored shells of Covenant Scarab walkers.

Hunters fight using Assault Cannons integrated directly into their armor, and they carry an enormous shield made of an unknown alloy derived from the same material that forms Covenant warship hulls. This shield protects them from almost every form of plasma-based or ballistic weaponry available to Covenant and human infantry alike, and is a powerful [[melee]] tool capable of crushing anything in its path and allowing the Mgalekgolo to sweep away most enemies in close combat.

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A Mgalekgolo is not a single organism, but rather a collective of small, orange, eel-like creatures called Lekgolo. In order to form a Mgalekgolo, hundreds of individual Lekgolo bond with one another both physically and neurologically to form a single "hive-minded" community. Mgalekgolo 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 Mgalekgolo is the most common form seen in combat during the [[Human-Covenant War]], but is actually one of the more rare forms in the Lekgolo society. This Mgalekgolo is employed by the Covenant as heavy infantry. Their society is predominated by this combination of being able to create exponentially more intelligent creatures, and the actual "Hunter" organism is one of the rarer and smaller forms to be found, used primarily in interaction with the Covenant hierarchy.

Because of their make-up of several hundred ~~"eels"~~ instead of being a single large organism, the Lekgolo are one of the only species in the Covenant that cannot be assimilated by the Flood, as their unique physiology does not allow the organism to access a central nervous system or control them to any capacity. As such, there has never been a Hunter [[Flood combat form]], though the flesh of the Lekgolo can most likely be used by the Flood simply for its biomass.

Because of their make-up of several hundred worms instead of being a single large organism, the Lekgolo are one of the only species in the Covenant that cannot be assimilated by the Flood, as their unique physiology does not allow the organism to access a central nervous system or control them to any capacity. As such, there has never been a Hunter [[Flood combat form]], though the flesh of the Lekgolo can most likely be used by the Flood simply for its biomass.

The collection of eels that make up a Hunter's body are 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. The neural net that Hunters develop enables them to be incredibly strong and very sensitive to all things within a 1,000 foot line pointing out from non-combat form, and a half sphere that extends 500 feet in combat form{{Verify_source}}. This could explain why Hunters sometimes can locate the Master Chief even when they cannot see him, or when they are facing the opposite direction. This also explains why Hunters can think and work as an effective combat unit without even using verbal communication. Hunters generally growl during battle but will sometimes talk and make remarks like the other Covenant species. Instead of using vocal chords, like other Covenant species, they vibrate their bodies to make a low rumble that is described as "more felt than heard" to produce speech.<ref name="p190+1">'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''pages 190-191''</ref>

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 {{Quote|They're all scary and angry and they like to smash things...|[[Bungie]]}}
-The '''Mgalekgolo'''<ref name="Bestiarum">'''[[Bestiarum]]'''</ref> (''Ophis congregatio'', meaning "serpent union"<ref>[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=865756 '''HBO Forums''': ''Bestiaium Latin names translated'']</ref>), is a gestalt of [[Lekgolo]], which are tiny, orange, worm-like creatures that group together to exponentially increase their intelligence, strength, and maneuverability. Of the myriad Mgalekgolo forms, the best known is the '''Hunter''', a bipedal form that is used for heavy assault; ironically, the Hunter form is among the least common of the myriad Mgalekgolo forms. During and after the [[Great Schism]] there was a division within the species, some remaining with the [[Covenant]] and others joining the [[Sangheili]]-led [[Covenant separatists|separatists]]. They generally come in pairs known as "bond brothers".  The death of one will enrage the other if witnessed.
+The '''Mgalekgolo'''<ref name="Bestiarum">'''[[Bestiarum]]'''</ref> (''Ophis congregatio'', meaning "serpent union"<ref>[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=865756 '''HBO Forums''': ''Bestiaium Latin names translated'']</ref>), is a gestalt of [[Lekgolo]], which are small worm-like creatures that group together to exponentially increase their intelligence, strength, and maneuverability. Of the myriad Mgalekgolo forms, the best known is the '''Hunter''', a bipedal form that is used for heavy assault; ironically, the Hunter form is among the least common Mgalekgolo type.
 ==Background==
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 When a single colony of Lekgolo becomes too big, the colony will divide in half to create two independent Lekgolo colonies. These colonies will share an extremely close and mysterious bond, referred to only as being "bond brothers", or "mates".<ref name="Halo: The Flood">'''Halo: The Flood''', ''"Chapter ??"'', ''page ??"</ref> The armor and [[Assault cannon]]s used by the Mgalekgolo were given to them by the Sangheili after the former joined the Covenant. Mgalekgolo that have split into "bond brothers" are recognized by spiked appendages that rise from their shoulders, which means that they are bonded to another Mgalekgolo.<ref name="Halo: Contact Harvest"/> Bonded Mgalekgolo colonies are dropped into battle together by the Covenant, as the [[SPARTAN-II Program|Spartans]] learned: where you find a Mgalekgolo, there is always another close by. If one of the bonded colonies is killed, the other will go into a frenzied state, much like the berserk state of a [[Jiralhanae]], or the suicidal charge of an [[Unggoy]]. If left alone for a long period of time, however, they will adopt a "tactical split personality" of shooting followed by melee attacks.
-During the [[Battle of Onyx]], some Mgalekgolos apparently had command of lower-ranking Sangheili, even killing one of them for failing to follow orders, signifying they may have a higher military rank in the Covenant military than previously indicated.
+During the [[Battle of Onyx]], some Mgalekgolo apparently had command of lower-ranking Sangheili, even killing one of them for failing to follow orders, signifying they may have a higher military rank in the Covenant military than previously indicated.
 ==Description==
 [[File:Hunter1.jpg|thumb|240px|A Mgalekgolo as seen in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.]]
-The most commonly seen variety of Mgalekgolo are hulking bipedal forms used for service within the Covenant military.<ref name="Bestiarum"/> In this form, they are the strongest and most resilient species in the Covenant <ref>'''[[Halo 3 Instruction Manual]]'''</ref>. They usually stand between twelve to thirteen feet tall, but during combat they hunch themselves over to protect their vulnerable neck and midsection, reducing their height to roughly eight feet. Much larger bipedal Mgalekgolo assemblages that could easily be measured in stories have also been observed, but appear to be uncommon; the largest known Mgalekgolo forms reside within the armored shells of Covenant Scarab walkers.
+The most commonly seen variety of Mgalekgolo are 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>. They usually stand between twelve to thirteen feet tall, but during combat they hunch themselves over to protect their vulnerable neck and midsection, reducing their height to roughly eight feet. Much larger bipedal Mgalekgolo assemblages that could easily be measured in stories have also been observed, but appear to be uncommon; the largest known Mgalekgolo forms reside within the armored shells of Covenant Scarab walkers.
 Hunters fight using Assault Cannons integrated directly into their armor, and they carry an enormous shield made of an unknown alloy derived from the same material that forms Covenant warship hulls. This shield protects them from almost every form of plasma-based or ballistic weaponry available to Covenant and human infantry alike, and is a powerful [[melee]] tool capable of crushing anything in its path and allowing the Mgalekgolo to sweep away most enemies in close combat.
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 A Mgalekgolo is not a single organism, but rather a collective of small, orange, eel-like creatures called Lekgolo. In order to form a Mgalekgolo, hundreds of individual Lekgolo bond with one another both physically and neurologically to form a single "hive-minded" community. Mgalekgolo 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 Mgalekgolo is the most common form seen in combat during the [[Human-Covenant War]], but is actually one of the more rare forms in the Lekgolo society. This Mgalekgolo is employed by the Covenant as heavy infantry. Their society is predominated by this combination of being able to create exponentially more intelligent creatures, and the actual "Hunter" organism is one of the rarer and smaller forms to be found, used primarily in interaction with the Covenant hierarchy.
-Because of their make-up of several hundred "eels" instead of being a single large organism, the Lekgolo are one of the only species in the Covenant that cannot be assimilated by the Flood, as their unique physiology does not allow the organism to access a central nervous system or control them to any capacity. As such, there has never been a Hunter [[Flood combat form]], though the flesh of the Lekgolo can most likely be used by the Flood simply for its biomass.
+Because of their make-up of several hundred worms instead of being a single large organism, the Lekgolo are one of the only species in the Covenant that cannot be assimilated by the Flood, as their unique physiology does not allow the organism to access a central nervous system or control them to any capacity. As such, there has never been a Hunter [[Flood combat form]], though the flesh of the Lekgolo can most likely be used by the Flood simply for its biomass.
 The collection of eels that make up a Hunter's body are 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. The neural net that Hunters develop enables them to be incredibly strong and very sensitive to all things within a 1,000 foot line pointing out from non-combat form, and a half sphere that extends 500 feet in combat form{{Verify_source}}. This could explain why Hunters sometimes can locate the Master Chief even when they cannot see him, or when they are facing the opposite direction. This also explains why Hunters can think and work as an effective combat unit without even using verbal communication. Hunters generally growl during battle but will sometimes talk and make remarks like the other Covenant species. Instead of using vocal chords, like other Covenant species, they vibrate their bodies to make a low rumble that is described as "more felt than heard" to produce speech.<ref name="p190+1">'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''pages 190-191''</ref>