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|subjects= *[[U-Mos]] | |subjects= *[[U-Mos]] | ||
*[[Keybearer]]s | *[[Keybearer]]s | ||
*[[Sentinel of the Luminoth|Sentinels]] | |||
|achievements= Scientific Revolution with the [[Chozo]] | |achievements= Scientific Revolution with the [[Chozo]] | ||
|status= Peacefully Thriving | |status= Peacefully Thriving | ||
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The '''Luminoth''' are a technologically advanced race that make their home on [[Aether]]. To complement their [[Luminoth Technology|advanced technology]], they also have numerous natural abilities. They are capable of flight without the use of machines and can also manipulate energy to perform various tasks such as creating shields around themselves.<ref>{{cite|Subject is U-Mos, a Sentinel of the Luminoth. Scans indicate numerous beneficial abilities, including heightened reflexes, durability, psionics, and flight. Ability to generate and manipulate energy on par with that of the Chozo. Dating scans suggest an age of 2.15 centicycles. Only known active member of the species: remaining Luminoth locked in protective stasis until crisis is resolved.|[[U-Mos#Logbook|Logbook]]|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | The '''Luminoth''' are a technologically advanced race that make their home on [[Aether]]. To complement their [[Luminoth Technology|advanced technology]], they also have numerous natural abilities. They are capable of flight without the use of machines and can also manipulate energy to perform various tasks such as creating shields around themselves.<ref name=U-Mos>{{cite|Subject is U-Mos, a Sentinel of the Luminoth. Scans indicate numerous beneficial abilities, including heightened reflexes, durability, psionics, and flight. Ability to generate and manipulate energy on par with that of the Chozo. Dating scans suggest an age of 2.15 centicycles. Only known active member of the species: remaining Luminoth locked in protective stasis until crisis is resolved.|[[U-Mos#Logbook|Logbook]]|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Physiology== | ==Physiology== | ||
{{ | Luminoth physiology exhibits impressive physical and psionic abilities, including heightened reflexes, durability, flight, and the ability to generate and manipulate energy.<ref name=U-Mos/> Their physical strength was enough to allow them to hold their own against the Ing using only melee combat.<ref>{{cite|I have no more shells for my weapons. For the enemy, I have naught but the blade and fist. Let them come. They wait in the works, hissing, and slithering like beasts. Let them. When my war cry comes, there will be a dread final reckoning. Come forth, hated enemy.|[[C-Rch|C-Rch's]] Testament|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> Though [[Luminoth Lore|Lore]] is not explicit in its explanation, it's possible that the Luminoth roamed the vacuum of space without the aid of machines before settling on Aether, since they had no planet of origin upon which to build such machines, and such an ability would demonstrate a rarely observed adaptiveness to multiple environements. A full-grown Luminoth stands more than twice the height of an adult human, with slender limbs, three long digits, and a pair of functional wings. | ||
Psionic abilities include a constant "spiritual link" through which the Luminoth can communicate with one another as well as glean other kinds of information,<ref>{{cite|Through my spiritual link with to the others, I know where their bodies lie. I shall leave this knowledge, that their last location in the dark world can be known.|[[A-Kul|A-Kul's]] Testament|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref><ref>{{cite|As my life faded, I sent a call to the cadre to warn them of this surprise attack.|[[S-Dyl|S-Dyl's]] Testament|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> the ability generate force fields and other energies, and possibly the ability to read minds.<ref>{{cite|You’re our only hope, Samus.|U-Mos|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> | |||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
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{{Trophy|Luminoth|Luminoth|''A creature of the native race of the planet [[Aether]]. The Luminoth develop facilities to draw the dwindling energy from the core of their planet. However, they lose that energy when the planet is hit by a [[Leviathan|Phazon meteor]] and they are attacked by a race of dark creatures, the [[Ing]]. A war over Aether's energy then rages between the Luminoth and Ing races.<ref>{{cite|A creature of the native race of the planet Aether. The Luminoth develop facilities to draw the dwindling energy from the core of their planet. However, they lose that energy when the planet is hit by a Phazon meteor and they are attacked by a race of dark creatures, the Ing. A war over Aether's energy then rages between the Luminoth and Ing races.|Trophy Gallery|[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]}}</ref>'' | {{Trophy|Luminoth|Luminoth|''A creature of the native race of the planet [[Aether]]. The Luminoth develop facilities to draw the dwindling energy from the core of their planet. However, they lose that energy when the planet is hit by a [[Leviathan|Phazon meteor]] and they are attacked by a race of dark creatures, the [[Ing]]. A war over Aether's energy then rages between the Luminoth and Ing races.<ref>{{cite|A creature of the native race of the planet Aether. The Luminoth develop facilities to draw the dwindling energy from the core of their planet. However, they lose that energy when the planet is hit by a Phazon meteor and they are attacked by a race of dark creatures, the Ing. A war over Aether's energy then rages between the Luminoth and Ing races.|Trophy Gallery|[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]}}</ref>'' | ||
*Metroid Prime 2: Echoes|Randomly Obtainable|[[File:Luminoth Trophy.jpg|200px]]}} | *Metroid Prime 2: Echoes|Randomly Obtainable|[[File:Luminoth Trophy.jpg|200px]]}} | ||
==See Also== | |||
*[[Luminoth Technology]] | |||
*[[Luminoth Golden Age]] | |||
*[[Luminoth Dark Age]] | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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[[Category:Luminoth]] | [[Category:Luminoth]] | ||
