Leviathan
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Leviathan
Leviathan is a name given to the large asteroids originating from the planet Phaaze. These leviathans are made of Phazon and when they impact a planet, Phazon in introduced to the ecosystem. The purpose of the Leviathan is to initiate the spread of Phazon throughout the planet bring about new instances of Phaaze.