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{{quote|Drones aren't brave; they're just incapable of feeling fear.|Bungie.net description of Drone Leaders}} | |||
The '''Yanme<nowiki>'</nowiki>e''' (Latin ''Turpis rex'', translated to "dishonourable king"<ref name="Beast">[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=865756 HBO Forums] ''Turpis'' means "dishonourable, disgraceful". ''Rex'' means "king".</ref>), also referred to by [[Humans]] as '''Drones''', are a race of aerial, intelligent, insectoid warriors which make up part of the unified conglomerate races of the [[Covenant]]. | The '''Yanme<nowiki>'</nowiki>e''' (Latin ''Turpis rex'', translated to "dishonourable king"<ref name="Beast">[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=865756 HBO Forums] ''Turpis'' means "dishonourable, disgraceful". ''Rex'' means "king".</ref>), also referred to by [[Humans]] as '''Drones''', are a race of aerial, intelligent, insectoid warriors which make up part of the unified conglomerate races of the [[Covenant]]. | ||
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*'''Drones (Males)''' | *'''Drones (Males)''' | ||
These are drones in the true sense of the word. They are the reproductive male caste of the hive, like drone bees. The term "drone" is often incorrectly used for the worker caste of many eusocial species. Little is known about their appearance other than that they are wingless. To prevent inbreeding, the drones would have to come from an unrelated hive. It's likely that they have wings earlier in their lives so they can travel, but they are later lost or removed after mating with the queen. This behavior can be seen in ants and termites. Like the males of eusocial insects, they probably lack any natural weaponry and have enlarged eyes. The males probably exist | These are drones in the true sense of the word. They are the reproductive male caste of the hive, like drone bees. The term "drone" is often incorrectly used for the worker caste of many eusocial species. Little is known about their appearance other than that they are wingless. To prevent inbreeding, the drones would have to come from an unrelated hive. It's likely that they have wings earlier in their lives so they can travel, but they are later lost or removed after mating with the queen. This behavior can be seen in ants and termites. Like the males of eusocial insects, they probably lack any natural weaponry and have enlarged eyes. The males probably exist for the sole purpose of fertilizing the queen, as well as caring for her and move her from place to place. The lack of wings may also render them "mute" as it seems the Yanme'e use their wings to communicate<ref name="Contact">[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]</ref>. | ||
*'''Workers and Soldiers''' | *'''Workers and Soldiers''' | ||
As with many species of ants, there may not be a true division in the worker and soldier caste, but the two may simply be different sizes of worker. Within the worker/soldier caste, there appear to be minors (workers) and majors (soldiers). Minors are the most common form and have a very low (as low or lower than the grunts) position in Covenant society. Majors could represent a separate soldier caste: they have larger wings, fly faster, are more skilled in combat and often carry Needlers. | As with many species of ants, there may not be a true division in the worker and soldier caste, but the two may simply be different sizes of worker. Most insect workers are biologically female, but incapable of reproduction. Within the worker/soldier caste, there appear to be minors (workers) and majors (soldiers). Minors are the most common form and have a very low (as low or lower than the grunts) position in Covenant society. Majors could represent a separate soldier caste: they have larger wings, fly faster, are more skilled in combat and often carry Needlers. | ||
==Reproduction and Life Cycle== | ==Reproduction and Life Cycle== | ||
Almost nothing is known about the Yanme'e life cycle beyond the fact that the queen lays eggs. It's possible that the Yanme'e go through a complete metamorphosis including a egg, larva, pupae and adult stage, but it's equally possible they do not. | Almost nothing is known about the Yanme'e life cycle beyond the fact that the queen lays eggs. It's possible that the Yanme'e go through a complete metamorphosis including a egg, larva, pupae and adult stage, but it's equally possible they do not. | ||
==Intelligence== | ==Intelligence== | ||
Drones probably operate under a collective hive mind, but there is little known about individual drone intelligence and emotional capability. | Drones probably operate under a collective hive mind, but there is little known about individual drone intelligence and emotional capability. It ''is'' known that they are able to feel jealousy; as seen when they killed [[Engineer]] [[Lighter Than Some]] because he usurped their role as technician on ''[[Rapid Conversion]]''. In the level [[Crow's Nest (level)|Crow's Nest]], [[Thel 'Vadam]] can be seen trying to convince individual Drones (while fighting them) to reject the [[Prophet]]s' lies and rebel. However, the Halo 3 [[Campaign Scoring]] description of [[Drone Major]]s states that Drones are incapable of feeling fear. | ||
==Capabilities== | ==Capabilities== | ||
Yanme'e are deployed in battle situations, such as aerial insertions, among the [[Covenant]], and during the [[Covenant Civil War]], the [[Covenant Loyalists]]. They, unlike all other types of Covenant, can fly without using technology (such as jet packs). They're used for surprise aerial ambushes and assaults, such as catching [[Human]] troops off guard and causing them to shoot upwards as a diversion so that their allies may attack on the ground. This is a common Covenant tactic used to wipe out a whole squad of [[UNSC Marines]]. | Yanme'e are deployed in battle situations, such as aerial insertions, among the [[Covenant]], and during the [[Covenant Civil War]], the [[Covenant Loyalists]]. They, unlike all other types of Covenant, can fly without using technology (such as jet packs). They're used for surprise aerial ambushes and assaults, such as catching [[Human]] troops off guard and causing them to shoot upwards as a diversion so that their allies may attack on the ground. This is a common Covenant tactic used to wipe out a whole squad of [[UNSC Marines]]. | ||
In [[Halo 3]], Yanme'e can be seen lifting [[UNSC]] [[Marines]] off the ground (Such as in [[Crow's Nest (Level)|Crow's Nest]]), to considerable heights considering a Yanme'e's thin, fragile-looking body. This suggests that Yanme'e are stronger than they seem, possessing incredible strength contrary to their appearance. | In [[Halo 3]], Yanme'e can be seen lifting [[UNSC]] [[Marines]] off the ground (Such as in [[Crow's Nest (Level)|Crow's Nest]]), to considerable heights considering a Yanme'e's thin, fragile-looking body. This suggests that Yanme'e are stronger than they seem, possessing incredible strength contrary to their appearance. Real insects sometimes have disproportionate strength, such as ants, who can lift many times their own weight. | ||
===Combat=== | ===Combat=== | ||