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| {{Title|''Helioskrill''}} | | {{Era|TCP}} |
| {{Status|Canon}} | | {{ratings}} |
| {{Disambig header|the creature|the armor of the same name|HELIOSKRILL-class Mjolnir}}
| | '''Helioskrills''' are predatory creatures that live on [[Sanghelios]]. In order to feed themselves{{fact}}, they remain completely still at a location, imitating a rock, waiting for unsuspecting prey to pass by<ref>''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'', page 188</ref>. |
| [[File:Enc22 Helioskrill.jpg|thumb|250px|A ''helioskrill'' on Qikost.]]
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| The '''''helioskrill''''' is a predatory saurian [[List of animals|creature]] originally native to [[Sanghelios]], the [[Sangheili]] homeworld.{{Ref/Novel|Id=HBC21|HBC|Chapter=21}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P231|Enc22|Page=231}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=TCP27|TCP|Chapter=27}} A population of ''helioskrill'' can also be found on [[Qikost]], one of the two [[Natural satellite|moon]]s of Sanghelios.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P231}}
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| ==Overview==
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| ===Anatomy and physiology===
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| ''Helioskrill'' are deadly and magnificent [[Wikipedia:Sauria|saurian]] [[Wikipedia:Apex predator|apex predator]]s with four [[Wikipedia:Digitigrade|digitigrade]] legs each ending in three talon-tipped toes. The animal's upper toothy jaw is beak-like in shape while its lower jaw splays into a pair of mandibles lined with teeth. The ''helioskrill''{{'}}s head features spines which run down the length of its scaly body to its tail.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P231}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P228|Enc22|Page=228}}
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| ===Behavior===
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| Renowned for their cunning patience and skill at ambush,{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P228}} ''helioskrill'' will often hunt by remaining completely still to imitate a rock, waiting for unsuspecting prey to pass by before lunging.{{Ref/Reuse|TCP27}}
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| ===Habitat===
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| ''Helioskrill'' were originally native to high, mountainous regions in state of [[Zolam]] on the continent of [[Qivro]] on [[Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Reuse|HBC21}} Seemingly as part of a conservation effort, the ''helioskrill'' population was expanded to [[Qikost]], one of the planet's two [[Natural satellite|moon]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P231}} During the time of the [[Covenant]], the population of wild ''helioskrill'' dwindled due to commercialized hunts favored by wealthy and indulgent [[San'Shyuum]]. However, ''helioskrill'' can still be found in the massive expanses scattered across the mountain ranges of [[Shemlyyn]] on Qikost.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P231}} | |
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| ==Cultural significance==
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| The [[Sangheili]] have a strong hunting culture dating back to their ancient past,{{Ref/Reuse|HBC21}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P231}} with ancient Sangheili hunting and killing ''helioskrill'' using spears. Presumably, this would be maintained as a traditional method of hunting ''helioskrill'' as [[Shipmaster]] [[D'ero 'S'bud]] once succeeded in killing one using this same method.{{Ref/Reuse|HBC21}} | |
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| Aside from hunting the ''helioskrill'', the Sangheili have taken tactical inspiration from the predator's own hunting methods. A combat stance modeled off of the ''helioskrill''{{'}}s usual hunting position gives the performer the appearance of resting, but allows the performer to spring to their feet in less than a second if necessary. Utilizing this combat stance requires a certain amount of stamina, as it can cause leg muscles to burn after holding the position for a prolonged time. [[Thel 'Vadam]]ee used this position whilst being held in a cell by [[human]]s in [[the Rubble]] with three other [[Sangheili Zealot]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|TCP27}}
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| As part of the [[UNSC]] alliance with the [[Swords of Sanghelios]], a talented [[artisan-armorer]] at the [[Kolaar Manufactorum]] designed the [[HELIOSKRILL-class Mjolnir]], named in honor of the ''helioskrill''. The first [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] variant not designed by humans, it is manufactured by the Kolaar Manufactorum and is available in limited numbers to the UNSC's [[Spartan]]s through an undisclosed agreement.{{Ref/Game|Id=H5|H5|Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|Spartan Appearance Customization|Detail=Helioskrill - Body Description|Quote=Such is the skill of the HELIOSKRILL's artisan-armorer designer that even the heavily classified and encrypted Mjolnir neural interface protocols were reverse engineered.}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CU|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/community-update-the-finals-countdown|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Community Update - The Finals Countdown|D=30|M=10|Y=2021}}
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| ==Trivia== | | ==Trivia== |
| The "helios" part of the creature's name may derive directly from the name of Sanghelios, their native planet.
| | *Their name, '''Helios'''krills, suggests they are from Sanghelios even to those with limited info. |
| | | *It is highly unlikely that the Sangheili are the "unsuspecting prey" the Helioskrills attack. The Sangheili surely are extremely more powerful than these predators, which would allow them to control their attacks. |
| ==List of appearances==
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| *''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'' {{Fm}}
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| *''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' {{Mo}}
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| *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{Im}} | |
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| ==Sources==
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| [[Category:Animals]] | | [[Category:Animals]] |
