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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 | 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 | 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" /> | 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 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. | 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 === | === Guardian-Thargoid conflict === | ||
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=== INRA description === | === 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]] | 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> | ||
A Thargoid hive has 3 categories: queens, princesses and drones.<ref name=":9">Elite Dangerous Codex - Knowledge Base - The Thargoids</ref> | |||
==== Queens ==== | ==== 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 | 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 ==== | ==== Princesses ==== | ||
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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" /> | 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" /> | ||
=== 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 === | === Organic vessels === | ||
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[[File:ED Thargoid Spires.jpg|thumb|250px|Thargoid Spires]] | [[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. | 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. | ||
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===Unclassified Thargoid Relic=== | ===Unclassified Thargoid Relic=== | ||