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{{Title|''Helioskrill''}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Disambig header|the creature|the armor of the same name|HELIOSKRILL-class Mjolnir}}
{{Disambig header|the creature|the armor of the same name|HELIOSKRILL-class Mjolnir}}
[[File:Enc22 Helioskrill.jpg|thumb|250px|A helioskrill on [[Qikost]].]]
[[File:Enc22 Helioskrill.jpg|thumb|250px|A ''helioskrill'' on Qikost.]]
'''Helioskrills''' are predatory [[List of animals|creatures]] that live in high, mountainous regions on [[Sanghelios]]. In order to feed themselves, they remain completely still at a location, imitating a rock, waiting for unsuspecting prey to pass by. There is a [[Sangheili]] stance modeled on the helioskrill's hunting position. It allows the performer to appear to be resting, but actually allows the user to be ready to spring to their feet in a matter of less than a second. The user must have a certain amount of stamina, however, because it can cause leg muscles to burn. [[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>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 188''</ref> Helioskrills are native to [[Zolam]], a state in the continent of [[Qivro]]. [[D'ero 'S'bud]] once succeeded in killing one with a spear, similar to his ancestors.<ref>'''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''', ''page 277''</ref>


The helioskrill can also be found in the massive expanses scattered across the mountain ranges of [[Shemlyyn]] on [[Qikost]], one of the two [[Natural satellite|moon]]s of Sanghelios. The population of wild Helioskrills has dwindled due to commercialized hunts favored by wealthy and indulgent [[San'Shyuum]].{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P231|Enc22|Page=231}}
The '''''helioskrill''''' is a predatory saurian [[List of animals|creature]] originally native to high, mountainous regions in [[Zolam]], a state in the continent of [[Qivro]],{{Ref/Novel|Id=HBC21|HBC|Chapter=21}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P231|Enc22|Page=231}} on [[Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=TCP27|TCP|Chapter=27}} The population of ''helioskrill'' could later be found in the massive expanses scattered across the mountain ranges of [[Shemlyyn]] on [[Qikost]], one of the two [[Natural satellite|moon]]s of Sanghelios.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P231}}
 
==History==
===Cultural significance===
The [[Sangheili]] have a strong hunting culture dating back to their ancient past.{{Ref/Reuse|HBC21}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P231}} Originally native to the state of [[Zolam]] on the continent of [[Qivro]], ancient Sangheili would hunt and kill ''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}} Seemingly as part of a conservation effort, the ''helioskrill'' population was expanded to [[Qikost]], one of the two [[Natural satellite|moon]]s of [[Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P231}}
 
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}}
 
===Dwindling population===
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}}
 
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}}
 
==Anatomy, physiology, and behavior==
''Helioskrill'' are deadly and magnificent [[Wikipedia:Sauria|saurian]] predators 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}}
 
While hunting, ''helioskrill'' will commonly remain completely still to imitate a rock, waiting for unsuspecting prey to pass by before lunging.{{Ref/Reuse|TCP27}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The "helios" part of their name may derive directly from the name of Sanghelios, their native planet.
The "helios" part of the creature's name may derive directly from the name of Sanghelios, their native planet.
*[[HELIOSKRILL-class Mjolnir]], a Sangheili-designed [[MJOLNIR armor]] variant, is an unlockable armor permutation in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.<ref name="IGN">[http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/10/31/halo-5-guardians-armor-unlocks-from-halo-the-master-chief-collection-revealed-ign-first '''IGN''': ''Halo 5: Guardians armor unlocks from Halo: The Master Chief Collection revealed'']</ref>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==