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{{Quote|no=two|q1=Those strange [[Wikipedia:Dinosaur|dinosaur]]-looking creatures?|[[Olympia Vale]]|q2=In your [[Human languages|tongue]] it means 'blind wolf', though it has been some time since [[humans]] have encountered them.|[[000 Tragic Solitude]]|[[Installation 00]]'s [[monitor]] explains ''morolaath'' to diplomat Olympia Vale.}}<ref name="HHITD12">''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'', ''Chapter 12''</ref>
{{Quote|no=two|q1=Those strange [[Wikipedia:Dinosaur|dinosaur]]-looking creatures?|[[Olympia Vale]]|q2=In your [[Human languages|tongue]] it means 'blind wolf', though it has been some time since [[humans]] have encountered them.|[[000 Tragic Solitude]]|[[Installation 00]]'s [[monitor]] explains ''morolaath'' to diplomat Olympia Vale.}}<ref name="HHITD12">''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'', ''Chapter 12''</ref>
[[File:HHITD BW closeup.PNG|thumb|right|300px|Morolaath on the Ark.]]
[[File:HHITD BW closeup.PNG|thumb|right|300px|Morolaath on the Ark.]]
'''''Morolaath''''' ('''"blind wolves"''' in [[English]]) are predatory [[List of animals|creature]]s found on various [[Forerunner]] installations.<ref name="HHITD12"/><ref name="TRE">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/discovery-dispatch-the-ring-experience '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Discovery Dispatch - The Ring Experience'']</ref> Known to [[Ancient humanity|human]]s in the ancient past, in the modern era operatives of the [[United Nations Space Command]] have encountered ''morolaath'' on [[Installation 00]] and at least one [[Halo ring]].<ref name="HHITD12"/><ref name="TRE"/>
'''''Morolaath''''' ('''"blind wolves"''' in [[English]]) are predatory [[List of animals|creature]]s found on various [[Forerunner]] installations.<ref name="HHITD12"/><ref name="HODTRE">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/discovery-dispatch-the-ring-experience '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Discovery Dispatch - The Ring Experience'']</ref> Known to [[Ancient humanity|human]]s in the ancient past, in the modern era operatives of the [[United Nations Space Command]] have observed ''morolaath'' on [[Installation 00]] and at least one [[Halo ring]].<ref name="HHITD12"/><ref name="HODTRE"/>


==History==
==History==
In the distant past, ''morolaath'' were once known to [[Ancient humanity|ancient human]]s and were among the creatures [[Conservation Measure|preserved]] by the [[Librarian]] against the [[Great Purification|firing]] of the [[Halo Array]] in [[97,445 BCE]].<ref name="HHITD12"/><ref name="CF9">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-array-with-words '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Cannon Fodder - Array With Words'']</ref><ref name="WaypointLibrarian">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/librarian '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Librarian'']</ref> Following this destructive event they were seeded upon at least one [[Halo]] installation while also being left to flourish on the Ark, [[Installation 00]], far beyond the [[Milky Way]] galaxy.<ref name="HHITD12"/><ref name="HODTRE"/>
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In [[2555#March|March of 2555]] a team of [[human]]s and [[Sangheili]] representing the [[United Nations Space Command]] and [[Swords of Sanghelios]], respectively, encountered a pack of six ''morolaath'' shortly after traveling to the Ark.<ref name="HHITD9"/> The group managed to escape detection at first, but the appearance of ''[[chaefka]]'' created a commotion which drew the ''morolaath'' to join in the ensuing struggle.


==Anatomy and physiology==
==Anatomy and physiology==
''Morolaath'' somewhat resemble carnivorous [[Wikipedia:Theropoda|theropod]] dinosaurs, being bipedal with three clawed toes on each foot.<ref name="TRE"/><ref name="HHITD9">''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'', ''Chapter 9''</ref><ref name="HHITD10">''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'', ''Chapter 10''</ref> Unlike theropods, however, they possess neither eyes nor arms.<ref name="HHITD9"/> ''Morolaath'' have gargantuan fangs which extend from the bottoms of their jaws and nasty-looking teeth which line the tops. Their nostrils, situated at the tips of their snouts, are flared to check the air. It is hearing, however, that ''morolaath'' primarily rely on to perceive their surroundings; they are able to react to relatively loud sounds from some distance away and also take notice of something as quiet as a [[human]] sighing from ten meters away.<ref name="HHITD9"/><ref name="HHITD10"/> Their growls produce a low rumbling sound and they are also capable of roaring or making howling noises which sound eerily like those of [[Wikipedia:Wolf|wolve]]s.<ref name="HHITD9"/><ref name="HHITD18"/> ''Morolaath'' have long tails and their legs are powerful, allowing a small group to make the ground rumble when running at high speeds and affording them the ability to leap through the air.<ref name="HHITD9"/><ref name="HHITD10"/> Their strong, wide jaws are capable of tearing a man's head from his body.<ref name="HHITD9"/><ref name="HHITD10"/> Certain parts of their anatomy are more susceptible to injury than others, and a few rounds from a rifle fired at point-blank range through one's mouth and out the back of its head is enough to kill it.<ref name="HHITD10"/>
''Morolaath'' somewhat resemble carnivorous [[Wikipedia:Theropoda|theropod]] dinosaurs, being bipedal with three clawed toes on each foot.<ref name="HODTRE"/><ref name="HHITD9">''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'', ''Chapter 9''</ref><ref name="HHITD10">''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'', ''Chapter 10''</ref> Unlike theropods, however, they possess neither eyes nor arms.<ref name="HHITD9"/> ''Morolaath'' have gargantuan fangs which extend from the bottoms of their jaws and nasty-looking teeth which line the tops. Their nostrils, situated at the tips of their snouts, are flared to check the air. It is hearing, however, that ''morolaath'' primarily rely on to perceive their surroundings; they are able to react to relatively loud sounds from some distance away and also take notice of something as quiet as a [[human]] sighing from ten meters away.<ref name="HHITD9"/><ref name="HHITD10"/> They are capable of roaring or making howling noises which sound eerily like those of [[Wikipedia:Wolf|wolve]]s.<ref name="HHITD9"/><ref name="HHITD18"/> ''Morolaath'' have long tails and their legs are powerful, allowing a small group to make the ground rumble when running at high speeds and affording them the ability to leap through the air.<ref name="HHITD9"/><ref name="HHITD10"/> Their strong, wide jaws are capable of tearing a man's head from his body.<ref name="HHITD9"/><ref name="HHITD10"/> Certain parts of their anatomy are more susceptible to injury than others, and a few rounds from a rifle fired at point-blank range through one's mouth and out the back of its head is enough to kill it.<ref name="HHITD10"/>


==Behavior==
==Behavior==
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==Sources==
==Sources==
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Olympia Vale: "Those strange dinosaur-looking creatures?"
000 Tragic Solitude: "In your tongue it means 'blind wolf', though it has been some time since humans have encountered them."
Installation 00's monitor explains morolaath to diplomat Olympia Vale.[1]
Morolaath on the Ark.

Morolaath ("blind wolves" in English) are predatory creatures found on various Forerunner installations.[1][2] Known to humans in the ancient past, in the modern era operatives of the United Nations Space Command have observed morolaath on Installation 00 and at least one Halo ring.[1][2]

History

In the distant past, morolaath were once known to ancient humans and were among the creatures preserved by the Librarian against the firing of the Halo Array in 97,445 BCE.[1][3][4] Following this destructive event they were seeded upon at least one Halo installation while also being left to flourish on the Ark, Installation 00, far beyond the Milky Way galaxy.[1][2] Template:Expand-Section

In March of 2555 a team of humans and Sangheili representing the United Nations Space Command and Swords of Sanghelios, respectively, encountered a pack of six morolaath shortly after traveling to the Ark.[5] The group managed to escape detection at first, but the appearance of chaefka created a commotion which drew the morolaath to join in the ensuing struggle.

Anatomy and physiology

Morolaath somewhat resemble carnivorous theropod dinosaurs, being bipedal with three clawed toes on each foot.[2][5][6] Unlike theropods, however, they possess neither eyes nor arms.[5] Morolaath have gargantuan fangs which extend from the bottoms of their jaws and nasty-looking teeth which line the tops. Their nostrils, situated at the tips of their snouts, are flared to check the air. It is hearing, however, that morolaath primarily rely on to perceive their surroundings; they are able to react to relatively loud sounds from some distance away and also take notice of something as quiet as a human sighing from ten meters away.[5][6] They are capable of roaring or making howling noises which sound eerily like those of wolves.[5][7] Morolaath have long tails and their legs are powerful, allowing a small group to make the ground rumble when running at high speeds and affording them the ability to leap through the air.[5][6] Their strong, wide jaws are capable of tearing a man's head from his body.[5][6] Certain parts of their anatomy are more susceptible to injury than others, and a few rounds from a rifle fired at point-blank range through one's mouth and out the back of its head is enough to kill it.[6]

Behavior

Morolaath are predatory carnivores which hunt in small packs led by an alpha.[1][5] While hunting they have been observed slowly striding toward potential prey with their heads low to the ground, sweeping them from side to side like conning towers. When noise signals the presence of a target they may bolt toward it, only to slow up with confusion or irritation should it move silently away in time. This change in emotional state manifests itself through random snapping of their teeth in the air or howling.[5] When speeding in for an attack morolaath may clack their jaws together.[6] Morolaath are territorial creatures which closely guard areas which are important to them, such as riverbanks they must needs drink from.[7] Those that encroach on these locales may find themselves set upon by the pack which claims it.[7] The pack mentality of morolaath can be overridden by fear, in which case a larger or more intimidating creature can cause a pack to retreat and slink away rather than engage it.[6] Prolonged gunfire is especially like to upset them, leaving them disoriented as they scramble about to locate targets amidst the cacophony while also being shot.[6]

Behind the scenes

  • On the Halo 2 multiplayer map "Terminal", the male announcer says occasionally says, "A child’s 'My Pet Blind Wolf' stuffed toy has been found. Will the owner please claim it at the lost and found?[8]
  • In Halo Mash-Up: Minecraft Evolved, some horse mobs are textured to resemble the blind wolf.
  • In Halo Wars 2 multiplayer, the Green Machine, a personalized variant of the Mark I Prototype ADS used by Leader Avery Johnson, is equipped with sonic blind wolf repellers.
  • The blind wolf was planned to be featured in Halo: Combat Evolved as a player-controlled mount. It was removed from the game due to problems with the control scheme and the artificial intelligence.[9] It was said to have a symbiotic relationship with a local insect species, which would lead the blind wolf to prey and so get to scavenge off the carcass.[10]

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