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[[File:Thargoid Interceptors Group.png|thumb|300px|Thargoid Interceptors]]

The '''Thargoids''' are a sapient, highly advanced insectoid [[species]] that have existed for millions of years. They are the only known extant spacefaring alien species in the Milky Way [[galaxy]]. Thargoids are ~~very~~ territorial ~~and seemingly~~ rebuff ~~all~~ diplomatic overtures with unmitigated hostility. They are ~~also extremely~~ slow to adapt.

The '''Thargoids''' are a sapient, highly advanced insectoid [[species]] that have existed for millions of years. They are the only known extant spacefaring alien species in the Milky Way [[galaxy]]. Thargoids are belligerent and highly territorial. They rebuff most diplomatic overtures with unmitigated hostility. They are canonically very slow to adapt to tactical changes and evolution. They inhabit the galaxy and [[hyperspace]], but their origin is a mystery.

In the distant past, the Thargoids instigated a [[Guardian-Thargoid War|war]] with the [[Guardian]]s over territory.<ref name=":5" /> Although the Guardians eventually prevailed, the Thargoids only opted to retreat because they were unprepared for a protracted campaign against the rival ~~civilization~~.

In the distant past, the Thargoids instigated a [[Guardian-Thargoid War|war]] with the [[Guardian]]s over territory.<ref name=":5" /> Although the Guardians eventually prevailed, the Thargoids only opted to retreat because they were unprepared for a protracted campaign against the rival species.

The Thargoids and [[Human|humanity]] were embroiled in two wars. The [[First Thargoid War]] (3125-3151) is believed to have ended in a human victory with the [[Intergalactic Naval Reserve Arm]]'s successful deployment of the [[mycoid]] bio-weapon. The [[Second Thargoid War]] began in 3303 (Over 152 years later) and rapidly escalated, disrupting dozens of systems across the [[Pleiades Nebula]], [[Witch Head Nebula]], [[Coalsack Nebula]], [[California Nebula]] and the [[Core Systems]]. Following the battle of [[HIP 22460]], [[Azimuth Biotech]] deployed the [[Anti-xeno superweapon|Proteus Wave]] which failed to cripple the Thargoid species in August 3308. The Thargoids responded by mobilizing invasion fleets via 8 [[Thargoid Maelstrom|Maelstroms]] that converged on the human inhabited [[Core Systems|bubble]]. It culminated with the invasion of [[Sol]] by the 8th [[Thargoid Titan|Titan Cocijo]]. The war caused billions of casualties.<ref name=":4">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6761bcd5e15c2584700ec739 Titan Cocijo Destroyed, Sol Liberated] - 18 DEC 3310 (2024) - Galnet</ref> It concluded with a human victory after the destruction of Cocijo on 18 Dec 3310.<ref name=":4" />

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The Thargoids are an ancient, sapient, insectoid species of enigmatic origin. Data obtained from [[Ancient Obelisk]]s built by the [[Guardian]]s indicates that the Thargoids are several millions of years old, and likely a far older species than the Guardians.<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":2">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5ab383f5b709787d505dd1a2 GalNet: Thargoid Revelations]</ref> Professor [[Cora Shaw]] of the [[Palin Institute]] concluded that they were an established spacefaring species long before they encountered the Guardians. They have an affinity for [[Ammonia World|ammonia-based worlds]]. This suggests they may have evolved in a harsh, low-temperature environment, which might explain their overdeveloped survival instincts and aggressive nature. The Thargoids are experts in bioengineering, so they may have augmented their own biology to a point where natural evolutionary processes are meaningless.<ref name="GOTT" />

The location of the Thargoid homeworld, if such a place exists, is unknown. Professor Shaw continued to speculate that it might be somewhere beyond known space or on the other side of the Milky Way [[galaxy]]. Alternatively, the Thargoids may have become a nomadic species, existing entirely in space or within fabricated hives. It is possible they journeyed across millions of light years, from [[Andromeda]] or beyond, like a swarm of locusts seeking fresh crops to consume. ~~Since Thargoid vessels~~ can ~~hover in~~ [[hyperspace]]~~, it~~ suggests that they ~~could~~ originate from there, or that they ~~may~~ use hyperspace as a conduit from a dimensional plane ~~entirely~~ separate from real space. Thus, the Thargoids may not just be extragalactic ~~in origin~~, but extra-universal.<ref name="GOTT">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5ac6383563e2f04e9a610f73 GalNet: Genesis of the Thargoids?]</ref>

The location of the Thargoid homeworld, if such a place exists, is unknown. Professor Shaw continued to speculate that it might be somewhere beyond known space or on the other side of the Milky Way [[galaxy]]. Alternatively, the Thargoids may have become a nomadic species, existing entirely in space or within fabricated hives. It is possible they journeyed across millions of light years, from [[Andromeda]] or beyond, like a swarm of locusts seeking fresh crops to consume. Thargoids can survive, maneuver, and reside inside [[hyperspace]]. This suggests that they might originate from there, or that they use hyperspace as a conduit from a dimensional plane that is separate from real space. Thus, the Thargoids may not just be extragalactic, but extra-universal.<ref name="GOTT">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5ac6383563e2f04e9a610f73 GalNet: Genesis of the Thargoids?]</ref>

=== Guardian-Thargoid conflict ===

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==Biology==

Thargoids are an insectoid species (arthropod). Little is known about their ~~physical appearance~~ and ~~biology, and descriptions~~ based on encounters centuries ago have yet to be verified. Their chemistry is carbon-based, but with ammonia as the solvent rather than water.<ref>[https://archive.li/r1cmc Rolling Stone: 'Elite' Creator on Sci-Fi, Politics and His Studio's Next Big Thing], through archive.today</ref> If the rumors are true that they come from [[Ammonia World|Ammonia-based planets]], then their physiology is drastically different from humans. For example, ammonia boils at -33°C, compared to water's boiling point of 100°C. Thargoids may well be acclimatized to temperatures far lower than humans.<ref name="DW" /> They are presumed to be highly intelligent, more than the average human due to their superior technological capabilities.

Thargoids are an insectoid species (arthropod). Little is known about their civilization and origin. Descriptions based on encounters centuries ago have yet to be verified.

=== INRA description ===

The former paramilitary organization [[Intergalactic Naval Reserve Arm|INRA]] analyzed Thargoid specimens. The researchers made several discoveries which are published in the [[Codex]]. A Thargoid hive has 3 categories: queens, princesses and drones.<ref name=":9">Elite Dangerous Codex - Knowledge Base - The Thargoids</ref>

==== Queens ====

The Queens are reproducers.<ref name=":9" /> They have extremely long lifespans of hundreds to thousands of years.<ref name=":9" /> They are at least as intelligent as [[human|humans]].<ref name=":9" /> The size of their neurocraniums might be an age indicator.<ref name=":9" />

==== Princesses ====

The Princesses are produced by Queens. They are a lower class in Thargoid hierarchy.<ref name=":9" /> The Princesses can only become queens if they produce their own drones.<ref name=":9" />

==== Drones ====

The drones have rudimentary intelligence and maintain a favorable environment for the hive.<ref name=":9" /> The Queens perceive drones as expendable, because they can be easily replaced.<ref name=":9" /> Thus the Queens don't care about losing drones.<ref name=":9" /> The drones have various shapes and sizes. Humans identified 4 drone types: [[Banshee]], [[Revenant]], [[Scavenger]] and [[Thargon]]. The drones are crucial, because they dedicate their lives to labour, security and combat to maintain the hive.

==== Reproduction ====

The exact methods of Thargoid reproduction are unknown.<ref name=":9" /> The queens are believed to be single-sex.<ref name=":9" /> It is likely that the queens reproduce sexually with other queens to produce princesses.<ref name=":9" /> The princesses only become full queens when they've produced their own drones.<ref name=":9" /> They can also reproduce asexually to make drones.<ref name=":9" /> The asexual reproduction enables fast population growth.<ref name=":9" /> There is evidence that older drones are sometimes culled.<ref name=":9" />

=== Chemistry ===

Their chemistry is carbon-based, but with ammonia as the solvent rather than water.<ref>[https://archive.li/r1cmc Rolling Stone: 'Elite' Creator on Sci-Fi, Politics and His Studio's Next Big Thing], through archive.today</ref> If the rumors are true that they come from [[Ammonia World|Ammonia-based planets]], then their physiology is drastically different from humans. For example, ammonia boils at -33°C, compared to water's boiling point of 100°C. Thargoids may well be acclimatized to temperatures far lower than humans.<ref name="DW" /> They are presumed to be highly intelligent, more than the average human due to their superior technological capabilities.

This indicates they may have evolved in a harsh, low-temperature environment, which might explain their overdeveloped survival instincts and aggressive nature. Since the Thargoids are experts in bioengineering, they could have augmented their own biology and superseded natural evolutionary processes.<ref name="GOTT" />

===~~Thargoid wreckage~~===

=== Ethology ===

The Thargoids possess incredibly advanced biomechanical technology and have existed for millions of years. However, canonically their rigid, instinctive nature makes them very resistant and slow to adapt to sudden changes in tactics and evolution.

=== Organic vessels ===

==== Wreckage ====

[[File:Thargoid Scout Interior Sideview.jpg|thumb|250px|Thargoid Scout Interior Sideview]]

The wreckages of [[Thargoid Scout|Thargoid Scouts]] and [[Thargoid Interceptor|Interceptors]] at [[Thargoid Titan|Titan graveyards]] show that these are organic vessels.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1hvcdmg/the_interior_of_a_scoot_thargoid/ The interior of a Scoot Thargoid] - Esaren_ - Reddit - 6 Jan 2025 </ref> The anatomy of a destroyed [[Thargoid Titan|Titan]] consists of organic [[commodities]] and [[materials]].<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1bglucv/dead_titan_materials/?rdt=36631 Dead Titan Materials] - 17 March 2024 - Elite Dangerous Reddit</ref> This proves that the Thargoid vessels are living creatures which are grown rather than assembled.<gallery>

The wreckages of [[Thargoid Scout|Thargoid Scouts]] and [[Thargoid Interceptor|Interceptors]] at [[Thargoid Titan|Titan graveyards]] show that these are organic vessels.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1hvcdmg/the_interior_of_a_scoot_thargoid/ The interior of a Scoot Thargoid] - Esaren_ - Reddit - 6 Jan 2025 </ref> The anatomy of a destroyed [[Thargoid Titan|Titan]] consists of organic [[commodities]] and [[materials]].<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1bglucv/dead_titan_materials/?rdt=36631 Dead Titan Materials] - 17 March 2024 - Elite Dangerous Reddit</ref> This proves that the Thargoid vessels are living creatures which are grown rather than assembled. Humans identified 4 ship types: [[Scout]], [[Thargoid Hunter|Hunter]], [[Thargoid Interceptor|Interceptor]] and [[Thargoid Titan|Titan]].<gallery>

File:A Look At The Thargoid Wrecks

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==Society==

[[File:Thargoid-and-Diamondback-Ships.png|thumb|250px|Thargoid ship confronting a Diamondback Scout]]

There is little data about Thargoid society and culture. ~~The only known fact is that the~~ society ~~is hive based~~, with no sense of close family. It is thought that the society is divided into ~~colonies~~, possibly along the lines of ant colonies. The Klaxian and Oresrian dynasties may be two such ~~colonies~~.<ref name="EDP" />

There is little data about Thargoid society and culture. [[Intergalactic Naval Reserve Arm|INRA]] researchers described their society to be organized in vast hives, with no sense of close family.<ref name=":9" /> The larger groups are thought to be overlapping hives.<ref name=":9" /> A hive has 3 categories: Queens, Princesses and Drones.<ref name=":9" /> It is thought that the society is divided into hives, possibly along the lines of ant colonies.<ref name=":9" /> The Klaxian and Oresrian dynasties may be two such hives.<ref name="EDP" /><ref name=":9" />

Thargoids are thought to have a natural affinity with space, and with [[Hyperspace]] in particular. This is due to the fact that Thargoid warriors seem to spend a large amount of time in space in comparison to humans. Naval pilots and crews report that the warships in the war zones are encountered on repeated occasions over a period of several months often without respite.

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[[File:ED Thargoid Spires.jpg|thumb|250px|Thargoid Spires]]

The Thargoids seed planets with organic structures called [[Thargoid Barnacle|Barnacles]], which extract resources from a [[Planets|planet]] and convert them into [[Meta-Alloys]]. This is an essential ingredient in the creation of Thargoid ships and technologies. The seeding of a region with Barnacles is a precursor to a future Thargoid invasion and occupation.<ref name=":3" /> From September 26, 3303 on, CMDRs reported sightings of larger fields of so-called "Barnacle forests", sprawling clusters of multiple Barnacles in a shape vaguely reminiscent of Thargoid Surface Sites. Some of these clusters were patrolled by Scavengers.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/alien-archeology-and-other-mysteries-thread-10-the-canonn.355713/page-496#post-5952184 Frontier Forums: Alien archeology and other mysteries: Thread 10 - The Canonn, post #9,914]</ref> A [[Thargoid Barnacle Matrix]] can evolve into huge [[Thargoid Spire|Spire]] structures.

File:Elite Dangerous - Exploring a Thargoid Spire Site

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===Unclassified Thargoid Relic===

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 [[File:Thargoid Interceptors Group.png|thumb|300px|Thargoid Interceptors]]
-The '''Thargoids''' are a sapient, highly advanced insectoid [[species]] that have existed for millions of years. They are the only known extant spacefaring alien species in the Milky Way [[galaxy]]. Thargoids are very territorial and seemingly rebuff all diplomatic overtures with unmitigated hostility. They are also extremely slow to adapt.
+The '''Thargoids''' are a sapient, highly advanced insectoid [[species]] that have existed for millions of years. They are the only known extant spacefaring alien species in the Milky Way [[galaxy]]. Thargoids are belligerent and highly territorial. They rebuff most diplomatic overtures with unmitigated hostility. They are canonically very slow to adapt to tactical changes and evolution. They inhabit the galaxy and [[hyperspace]], but their origin is a mystery.
-In the distant past, the Thargoids instigated a [[Guardian-Thargoid War|war]] with the [[Guardian]]s over territory.<ref name=":5" /> Although the Guardians eventually prevailed, the Thargoids only opted to retreat because they were unprepared for a protracted campaign against the rival civilization.
+In the distant past, the Thargoids instigated a [[Guardian-Thargoid War|war]] with the [[Guardian]]s over territory.<ref name=":5" /> Although the Guardians eventually prevailed, the Thargoids only opted to retreat because they were unprepared for a protracted campaign against the rival species.
 The Thargoids and [[Human|humanity]] were embroiled in two wars. The [[First Thargoid War]] (3125-3151) is believed to have ended in a human victory with the [[Intergalactic Naval Reserve Arm]]'s successful deployment of the [[mycoid]] bio-weapon. The [[Second Thargoid War]] began in 3303 (Over 152 years later) and rapidly escalated, disrupting dozens of systems across the [[Pleiades Nebula]], [[Witch Head Nebula]], [[Coalsack Nebula]], [[California Nebula]] and the [[Core Systems]]. Following the battle of [[HIP 22460]], [[Azimuth Biotech]] deployed the [[Anti-xeno superweapon|Proteus Wave]] which failed to cripple the Thargoid species in August 3308. The Thargoids responded by mobilizing invasion fleets via 8 [[Thargoid Maelstrom|Maelstroms]] that converged on the human inhabited [[Core Systems|bubble]]. It culminated with the invasion of [[Sol]] by the 8th [[Thargoid Titan|Titan Cocijo]]. The war caused billions of casualties.<ref name=":4">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6761bcd5e15c2584700ec739 Titan Cocijo Destroyed, Sol Liberated] - 18 DEC 3310 (2024) - Galnet</ref> It concluded with a human victory after the destruction of Cocijo on 18 Dec 3310.<ref name=":4" />
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 The Thargoids are an ancient, sapient, insectoid species of enigmatic origin. Data obtained from [[Ancient Obelisk]]s built by the [[Guardian]]s indicates that the Thargoids are several millions of years old, and likely a far older species than the Guardians.<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":2">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5ab383f5b709787d505dd1a2 GalNet: Thargoid Revelations]</ref> Professor [[Cora Shaw]] of the [[Palin Institute]] concluded that they were an established spacefaring species long before they encountered the Guardians. They have an affinity for [[Ammonia World|ammonia-based worlds]]. This suggests they may have evolved in a harsh, low-temperature environment, which might explain their overdeveloped survival instincts and aggressive nature. The Thargoids are experts in bioengineering, so they may have augmented their own biology to a point where natural evolutionary processes are meaningless.<ref name="GOTT" />
-The location of the Thargoid homeworld, if such a place exists, is unknown. Professor Shaw continued to speculate that it might be somewhere beyond known space or on the other side of the Milky Way [[galaxy]]. Alternatively, the Thargoids may have become a nomadic species, existing entirely in space or within fabricated hives. It is possible they journeyed across millions of light years, from [[Andromeda]] or beyond, like a swarm of locusts seeking fresh crops to consume. Since Thargoid vessels can hover in [[hyperspace]], it suggests that they could originate from there, or that they may use hyperspace as a conduit from a dimensional plane entirely separate from real space. Thus, the Thargoids may not just be extragalactic in origin, but extra-universal.<ref name="GOTT">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5ac6383563e2f04e9a610f73 GalNet: Genesis of the Thargoids?]</ref>
+The location of the Thargoid homeworld, if such a place exists, is unknown. Professor Shaw continued to speculate that it might be somewhere beyond known space or on the other side of the Milky Way [[galaxy]]. Alternatively, the Thargoids may have become a nomadic species, existing entirely in space or within fabricated hives. It is possible they journeyed across millions of light years, from [[Andromeda]] or beyond, like a swarm of locusts seeking fresh crops to consume. Thargoids can survive, maneuver, and reside inside [[hyperspace]]. This suggests that they might originate from there, or that they use hyperspace as a conduit from a dimensional plane that is separate from real space. Thus, the Thargoids may not just be extragalactic, but extra-universal.<ref name="GOTT">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5ac6383563e2f04e9a610f73 GalNet: Genesis of the Thargoids?]</ref>
 === Guardian-Thargoid conflict ===
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 ==Biology==
-Thargoids are an insectoid species (arthropod). Little is known about their physical appearance and biology, and descriptions based on encounters centuries ago have yet to be verified. Their chemistry is carbon-based, but with ammonia as the solvent rather than water.<ref>[https://archive.li/r1cmc Rolling Stone: 'Elite' Creator on Sci-Fi, Politics and His Studio's Next Big Thing], through archive.today</ref> If the rumors are true that they come from [[Ammonia World|Ammonia-based planets]], then their physiology is drastically different from humans. For example, ammonia boils at -33°C, compared to water's boiling point of 100°C. Thargoids may well be acclimatized to temperatures far lower than humans.<ref name="DW" /> They are presumed to be highly intelligent, more than the average human due to their superior technological capabilities.
+Thargoids are an insectoid species (arthropod). Little is known about their civilization and origin. Descriptions based on encounters centuries ago have yet to be verified.
+=== INRA description ===
+The former paramilitary organization [[Intergalactic Naval Reserve Arm|INRA]] analyzed Thargoid specimens. The researchers made several discoveries which are published in the [[Codex]]. A Thargoid hive has 3 categories: queens, princesses and drones.<ref name=":9">Elite Dangerous Codex - Knowledge Base - The Thargoids</ref>
+==== Queens ====
+The Queens are reproducers.<ref name=":9" /> They have extremely long lifespans of hundreds to thousands of years.<ref name=":9" /> They are at least as intelligent as [[human|humans]].<ref name=":9" /> The size of their neurocraniums might be an age indicator.<ref name=":9" />
+==== Princesses ====
+The Princesses are produced by Queens. They are a lower class in Thargoid hierarchy.<ref name=":9" /> The Princesses can only become queens if they produce their own drones.<ref name=":9" />
+==== Drones ====
+The drones have rudimentary intelligence and maintain a favorable environment for the hive.<ref name=":9" /> The Queens perceive drones as expendable, because they can be easily replaced.<ref name=":9" /> Thus the Queens don't care about losing drones.<ref name=":9" /> The drones have various shapes and sizes. Humans identified 4 drone types: [[Banshee]], [[Revenant]], [[Scavenger]] and [[Thargon]]. The drones are crucial, because they dedicate their lives to labour, security and combat to maintain the hive.
+==== Reproduction ====
+The exact methods of Thargoid reproduction are unknown.<ref name=":9" /> The queens are believed to be single-sex.<ref name=":9" /> It is likely that the queens reproduce sexually with other queens to produce princesses.<ref name=":9" /> The princesses only become full queens when they've produced their own drones.<ref name=":9" /> They can also reproduce asexually to make drones.<ref name=":9" /> The asexual reproduction enables fast population growth.<ref name=":9" /> There is evidence that older drones are sometimes culled.<ref name=":9" />
+=== Chemistry ===
+Their chemistry is carbon-based, but with ammonia as the solvent rather than water.<ref>[https://archive.li/r1cmc Rolling Stone: 'Elite' Creator on Sci-Fi, Politics and His Studio's Next Big Thing], through archive.today</ref> If the rumors are true that they come from [[Ammonia World|Ammonia-based planets]], then their physiology is drastically different from humans. For example, ammonia boils at -33°C, compared to water's boiling point of 100°C. Thargoids may well be acclimatized to temperatures far lower than humans.<ref name="DW" /> They are presumed to be highly intelligent, more than the average human due to their superior technological capabilities.
 This indicates they may have evolved in a harsh, low-temperature environment, which might explain their overdeveloped survival instincts and aggressive nature. Since the Thargoids are experts in bioengineering, they could have augmented their own biology and superseded natural evolutionary processes.<ref name="GOTT" />
-===Thargoid wreckage===
+=== Ethology ===
+The Thargoids possess incredibly advanced biomechanical technology and have existed for millions of years. However, canonically their rigid, instinctive nature makes them very resistant and slow to adapt to sudden changes in tactics and evolution.
+=== Organic vessels ===
+==== Wreckage ====
 [[File:Thargoid Scout Interior Sideview.jpg|thumb|250px|Thargoid Scout Interior Sideview]]
-The wreckages of [[Thargoid Scout|Thargoid Scouts]] and [[Thargoid Interceptor|Interceptors]] at [[Thargoid Titan|Titan graveyards]] show that these are organic vessels.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1hvcdmg/the_interior_of_a_scoot_thargoid/ The interior of a Scoot Thargoid] - Esaren_ - Reddit - 6 Jan 2025 </ref> The anatomy of a destroyed [[Thargoid Titan|Titan]] consists of organic [[commodities]] and [[materials]].<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1bglucv/dead_titan_materials/?rdt=36631 Dead Titan Materials] - 17 March 2024 - Elite Dangerous Reddit</ref> This proves that the Thargoid vessels are living creatures which are grown rather than assembled.<gallery>
+The wreckages of [[Thargoid Scout|Thargoid Scouts]] and [[Thargoid Interceptor|Interceptors]] at [[Thargoid Titan|Titan graveyards]] show that these are organic vessels.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1hvcdmg/the_interior_of_a_scoot_thargoid/ The interior of a Scoot Thargoid] - Esaren_ - Reddit - 6 Jan 2025 </ref> The anatomy of a destroyed [[Thargoid Titan|Titan]] consists of organic [[commodities]] and [[materials]].<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1bglucv/dead_titan_materials/?rdt=36631 Dead Titan Materials] - 17 March 2024 - Elite Dangerous Reddit</ref> This proves that the Thargoid vessels are living creatures which are grown rather than assembled. Humans identified 4 ship types: [[Scout]], [[Thargoid Hunter|Hunter]], [[Thargoid Interceptor|Interceptor]] and [[Thargoid Titan|Titan]].<gallery>
 File:A Look At The Thargoid Wrecks
 </gallery>
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 ==Society==
 [[File:Thargoid-and-Diamondback-Ships.png|thumb|250px|Thargoid ship confronting a Diamondback Scout]]
-There is little data about Thargoid society and culture. The only known fact is that the society is hive based, with no sense of close family. It is thought that the society is divided into colonies, possibly along the lines of ant colonies. The Klaxian and Oresrian dynasties may be two such colonies.<ref name="EDP" />
+There is little data about Thargoid society and culture. [[Intergalactic Naval Reserve Arm|INRA]] researchers described their society to be organized in vast hives, with no sense of close family.<ref name=":9" /> The larger groups are thought to be overlapping hives.<ref name=":9" /> A hive has 3 categories: Queens, Princesses and Drones.<ref name=":9" /> It is thought that the society is divided into hives, possibly along the lines of ant colonies.<ref name=":9" /> The Klaxian and Oresrian dynasties may be two such hives.<ref name="EDP" /><ref name=":9" />
 Thargoids are thought to have a natural affinity with space, and with [[Hyperspace]] in particular. This is due to the fact that Thargoid warriors seem to spend a large amount of time in space in comparison to humans. Naval pilots and crews report that the warships in the war zones are encountered on repeated occasions over a period of several months often without respite.
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 [[File:ED Thargoid Spires.jpg|thumb|250px|Thargoid Spires]]
 The Thargoids seed planets with organic structures called [[Thargoid Barnacle|Barnacles]], which extract resources from a [[Planets|planet]] and convert them into [[Meta-Alloys]]. This is an essential ingredient in the creation of Thargoid ships and technologies. The seeding of a region with Barnacles is a precursor to a future Thargoid invasion and occupation.<ref name=":3" /> From September 26, 3303 on, CMDRs reported sightings of larger fields of so-called "Barnacle forests", sprawling clusters of multiple Barnacles in a shape vaguely reminiscent of Thargoid Surface Sites. Some of these clusters were patrolled by Scavengers.<ref>[https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/alien-archeology-and-other-mysteries-thread-10-the-canonn.355713/page-496#post-5952184 Frontier Forums: Alien archeology and other mysteries: Thread 10 - The Canonn, post #9,914]</ref> A [[Thargoid Barnacle Matrix]] can evolve into huge [[Thargoid Spire|Spire]] structures.
+<gallery>
+File:Elite Dangerous - Exploring a Thargoid Spire Site
+</gallery>
 ===Unclassified Thargoid Relic===

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