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The Lekgolo first came into contact with the [[Covenant]] when the alien order arrived at [[Te]] in search of Forerunner artifacts in [[789 BCE]].<ref name="waypointarticle"/> It discovered that the rings of Te were in fact the remains of a Forerunner orbital construct and soon realized the Lekgolo were responsible for destroying it. The [[San'Shyuum]] viewed this as heresy, and declared war on the Lekgolo in what would later be called the [[Taming of the Lekgolo]].<ref name="ch"/> [[Covenant fleet]] commanders soon found that indiscriminate destruction would have unacceptable consequences: since the Lekgolo largely lived in and among sacred relics that the Sangheili were trying to preserve, simply annihilating the Lekgolo would have resulted in the destruction of those relics.<ref name="ch"/> | The Lekgolo first came into contact with the [[Covenant]] when the alien order arrived at [[Te]] in search of Forerunner artifacts in [[789 BCE]].<ref name="waypointarticle"/> It discovered that the rings of Te were in fact the remains of a Forerunner orbital construct and soon realized the Lekgolo were responsible for destroying it. The [[San'Shyuum]] viewed this as heresy, and declared war on the Lekgolo in what would later be called the [[Taming of the Lekgolo]].<ref name="ch"/> [[Covenant fleet]] commanders soon found that indiscriminate destruction would have unacceptable consequences: since the Lekgolo largely lived in and among sacred relics that the Sangheili were trying to preserve, simply annihilating the Lekgolo would have resulted in the destruction of those relics.<ref name="ch"/> | ||
Likewise, carrying out a ground campaign against the Lekgolo proved difficult, as the Lekgolo were able to combine into powerful collectives, most notably the [[Mgalekgolo]];<ref name="waypointarticle"/> consequently, the Lekgolo won most, if not all, ground engagements.<ref name="bestiarum"/> The Covenant's forces were completely overwhelmed by the sheer size, ferocity and teamwork of their foes.<ref name="ch"/> As a result, the [[Unidentified Arbiter (Taming of the Lekgolo)|Arbiter]] that was created during this crisis suggested that they could be "tamed" and put to better uses as part of the Covenant. The San'Shyuum eventually agreed and decided to forge a pact with the Lekgolo, allowing them to join the Covenant despite their offenses against "sacred" Forerunner artifacts.<ref name=" | Likewise, carrying out a ground campaign against the Lekgolo proved difficult, as the Lekgolo were able to combine into powerful collectives, most notably the [[Mgalekgolo]];<ref name="waypointarticle"/> consequently, the Lekgolo won most, if not all, ground engagements.<ref name="bestiarum"/> The Covenant's forces were completely overwhelmed by the sheer size, ferocity and teamwork of their foes.<ref name="ch"/> As a result, the [[Unidentified Arbiter (Taming of the Lekgolo)|Arbiter]] that was created during this crisis suggested that they could be "tamed" and put to better uses as part of the Covenant. The San'Shyuum eventually agreed and decided to forge a pact with the Lekgolo, allowing them to join the Covenant despite their offenses against "sacred" Forerunner artifacts.<ref name="bestiarum"/><ref name="ch"/> | ||
===Service in the Covenant=== | ===Service in the Covenant=== | ||
Despite initial difficulties at contact due to the Lekgolo's alien methods of communication,<ref name="bestiarum"/> the Covenant incorporated the Lekgolo into their ranks in [[784 BCE]].<ref name="ENC 114">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 114''</ref> The Mgalekgolo gestalts, armed with thick armor plates and [[assault cannon]]s, would come to serve the Covenant as shock troops. Even larger Lekgolo colony assemblages were weaponized as Covenant assault platforms, [[Type- | Despite initial difficulties at contact due to the Lekgolo's alien methods of communication,<ref name="bestiarum"/> the Covenant incorporated the Lekgolo into their ranks in [[784 BCE]].<ref name="ENC 114">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 114''</ref> The Mgalekgolo gestalts, armed with thick armor plates and [[assault cannon]]s, would come to serve the Covenant as shock troops. Even larger Lekgolo colony assemblages were weaponized as Covenant assault platforms, [[Type-47B Scarab|Scarab]] and the [[Type-58 Harvester|Harvester]], the latter of which is operated by a meta-colony referred to as a [[Sbaolekgolo]].<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'''</ref> Individual Lekgolo worms, specifically conditioned not to ingest Forerunner alloys, were employed by the [[Asceticism|ascetic priests]] studying the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]] in ''[[High Charity]]''.<ref name="ch"/> A number of these Lekgolo stopped [[Mendicant Bias]] from taking off in the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]] by short circuiting the ship's systems, themselves dying in the process.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 276''</ref> | ||
===Post-Covenant=== | ===Post-Covenant=== | ||
During the [[Great Schism]], the species was divided between those that remained loyal to the Covenant, led by the [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]], and those that supported the sided with the [[Sangheili]] at the time. During the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|further human-Covenant conflicts]] in the wake of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the Lekgolo largely stayed with the Sangheili they had served prior to the Great Schism. A number of these colonies would side with the [[Swords of Sanghelios]], and many would end up fighting alongside the UNSC on occasion.<ref>'''[[Halo: New Blood]]''', ''Chapter 16''</ref> However, many would fight on behalf of other [[Covenant remnants]], including [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|new Covenant order]], [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group]], and [[the Banished]].<ref>'''Halo 4'''</ref> | During the [[Great Schism]], the species was divided between those that remained loyal to the Covenant, led by the [[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]], and those that supported the sided with the [[Sangheili]] at the time. During the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|further human-Covenant conflicts]] in the wake of the [[Human-Covenant War]], the Lekgolo largely stayed with the Sangheili they had served prior to the Great Schism. A number of these colonies would side with the [[Swords of Sanghelios]], and many would end up fighting alongside the UNSC on occasion.<ref>'''[[Halo: New Blood]]''', ''Chapter 16''</ref> However, many would fight on behalf of other [[Covenant remnants]], including [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|new Covenant order]], [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group]], and [[the Banished]].<ref>'''Halo 4'''</ref> | ||
After the destruction of [[Installation 04]], feral [[Thanolekgolo]] swarms that had been sealed beneath the ring's surface by the Forerunners were able to break free in certain sections of the ring, namely [[Alpha Shard]], a fragment propelled through slipspace into a close orbit around a red giant. Because of their extremophilic nature and ability to burrow underground, the Lekgolo were able to survive on the fragment for years despite the extreme daytime temperatures.<ref name="recon"/> These Lekgolo were highly aggressive, and significantly faster and more agile than their more commonly-encountered brethren.<ref name="hnf2">'''Halo: Nightfall''', ''Chapter 2''</ref> During a joint [[ONI]]-[[Sedran Colonial Guard]] [[Mission to Alpha Shard|expedition to Alpha Shard]], these Lekgolo swarms hunted and consumed almost the entire group, leaving only two survivors.<ref name="hnf2" | After the destruction of [[Installation 04]], feral [[Thanolekgolo]] swarms that had been sealed beneath the ring's surface by the Forerunners were able to break free in certain sections of the ring, namely [[Alpha Shard]], a fragment propelled through slipspace into a close orbit around a red giant. Because of their extremophilic nature and ability to burrow underground, the Lekgolo were able to survive on the fragment for years despite the extreme daytime temperatures.<ref name="recon"/> These Lekgolo were highly aggressive, and significantly faster and more agile than their more commonly-encountered brethren.<ref name="hnf2">'''Halo: Nightfall''', ''Chapter 2''</ref> During a joint [[ONI]]-[[Sedran Colonial Guard]] [[Mission to Alpha Shard|expedition to Alpha Shard]], these Lekgolo swarms hunted and consumed almost the entire group, leaving only two survivors.<ref name="hnf2"/> | ||
==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]].]] | ||
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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"/> | 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.<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 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> | ||
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===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.<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="CovenantPrimer">[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=697 '''Bungie.net''': ''The Covenant Primer'']</ref | 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=== | ||
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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 [[Type- | 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 as seen in ''Halo 3''. | File:Halo3-HunterBack.jpg|Exposed Lekgolo worms in a Mgalekgolo's back as seen in ''Halo 3''. | ||
File:Scarab Lekgolo2.jpg|Lekgolo found in the core of a Scarab. | File:Scarab Lekgolo2.jpg|Lekgolo found in the core of a Scarab. | ||