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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.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "C-Rch's Testament"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> Though [[Luminoth 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 environments. 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.
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.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "C-Rch's Testament"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> Though [[Luminoth 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 environments. 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 name="A-Kul's Testament"/><ref>{{cite|As my life faded, I sent a call to the cadre to warn them of this surprise attack.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "S-Dly's Testament"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> the ability to 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>
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 name="A-Kul's Testament"/><ref>{{cite|As my life faded, I sent a call to the cadre to warn them of this surprise attack.|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Logbook]] "S-Dly's Testament"|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> the ability to generate force fields and other energies, such as [[Telekinetic Barrier]]s,<ref>{{cite|Object analysis complete. The door is blocked. A telekinetic barrier is present; its mental signature is similar to that of the Luminoth.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> and possibly the ability to read minds.<ref>{{cite|You’re our only hope, Samus.|U-Mos|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref>
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