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The '''Luminoth Language''' is the communication form used by the [[Luminoth]] of [[Aether]]. Written in a complex three-dimensional representation often witnessed on Aether in holographic form, this language was used extensively to record the Luminoth's [[Luminoth Lore|history]] and even lock [[Translator Door|specialized gates]] that blocked access to key areas. These symbols can be combined into clusters to forms words.
The '''Luminoth Language''' is the communication form used by the [[Luminoth]] of [[Aether]]. Written in a complex three-dimensional representation often witnessed on Aether in holographic form, this language was used extensively to record the Luminoth's [[Luminoth Lore|history]] and even lock [[Translator Door|specialized gates]] that blocked access to key areas. These symbols can be combined into clusters to forms words. Exactly how these complex symbols were depicted on a two dimensional plane prior to the invention of [[Luminoth Lore Projector|three-dimensional displays]] is uncertain. It is possible that the language evolved with the progression of the Luminoth, or that their telepathic abilities rendered a writing system relatively unnecessary for the early part of their development.


[[Samus Aran|Samus]] is incapable of deciphering this writing system without various updates to her [[Translator Module]]. The first update she receives is from [[U-Mos]], who gives her access to Violet Holograms.<ref>{{cite|I have also updated your Translator Module. You can now access devices and doors coded with Violet holograms. Many lands are now open to you.|U-Mos|Metroid Prime}}</ref> The [[Sentinel of the Temple|Sentinels]] [[I-Sha]], [[A-Voq]], and [[O-Lir]] update her module to read Amber, Emerald, and Cobalt holograms, respectively.<ref>{{cite|I have updated your Translator Module. You can access devices and doors coded with Amber holograms. More lands are open to explore.|[[I-Sha]]|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite|I have updated your Translator Module. You can access devices and doors coded with Emerald holograms. Search the areas now opened to you.|[[A-Voq]]|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite|I have updated your Translator Module. you can access devices and door coded with Cobalt holograms. Search the areas now open to you.|[[O-Lir]]|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref> Interestingly, she does not need her Module updated to read [[Luminoth Datapac]]s.
[[Samus Aran|Samus]] is incapable of deciphering this writing system without various updates to her [[Translator Module]].<ref>{{cite|Unable to active Luminoth Lore Projector. Proper Translator Module needed for access.|Scan Data|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> The first update she receives is from [[U-Mos]], who gives her access to Violet Holograms.<ref>{{cite|I have also updated your Translator Module. You can now access devices and doors coded with Violet holograms. Many lands are now open to you.|U-Mos|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes}}</ref> The [[Sentinel of the Temple|Sentinels]] [[I-Sha]], [[A-Voq]], and [[O-Lir]] update her module to read Amber, Emerald, and Cobalt holograms, respectively.<ref>{{cite|I have updated your Translator Module. You can access devices and doors coded with Amber holograms. More lands are open to explore.|[[I-Sha]]|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite|I have updated your Translator Module. You can access devices and doors coded with Emerald holograms. Search the areas now opened to you.|[[A-Voq]]|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite|I have updated your Translator Module. you can access devices and door coded with Cobalt holograms. Search the areas now open to you.|[[O-Lir]]|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref> Interestingly, she does not need her Module updated to read [[Luminoth Datapac]]s.


[[File:Luminoth Language Key.png|left|250px|The Translation Key]]
[[File:Luminoth Language Key.png|left|250px|The Translation Key]]