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[[File:Thargoid Interceptors Group.png|thumb|300px|Thargoid Interceptors]] | [[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 belligerent and | 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 species. | 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. | ||
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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=== | ||