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+{{Title|''Helioskrill''}}
 {{Status|Canon}}
 {{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==
-*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==