Editing Luminoth Technology

[[File:Quadraxis.jpg|250px|thumb|[[Quadraxis]], one of the many machines constructed by the Luminoth]]
The [[Luminoth]], as a species, are a warrior race, but are also extremely technologically advanced.

After their [[Aether|world]] was [[Dark Aether|split]], many of their finest achievements fell into the hands of their fierce enemy, the [[Ing]]. [[Samus Aran|Samus]] acquires some of these devices and bonds them to her [[Varia Suit]].
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==Luminoth Equipment==
===Annihilator Beam===
{{Main|Annihilator Beam}}
The '''Annihilator Beam''' is a devastating combination of light and dark energy.<ref>{{cite|The strongest weapon of our champion is in the hands of the enemy. It fires a blast of light and dark energy, and has no equal.|[[O-Lir]]|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref> It was among the deadly weaponry wielded by the [[A-Kul|Champion of Aether]] before she was killed and her equipment was stolen.

====Sonic Boom====
{{Main|Sonic Boom}}
The '''Sonic Boom''' is the Charge Combo for the Annihilator Beam.

===Energy Transfer Module===
{{Main|Energy Transfer Module}}
The '''Energy Transfer Module''' was created by the Luminoth to recover Aether's [[Light of Aether|planetary energy]] from Dark Aether. The Ing stole it and used it as a weapon against the Luminoth. It bonds with Samus in the [[Great Temple]] after she defeats the [[Alpha Splinter]].

===Dark Beam===
{{Main|Dark Beam}}
The '''Dark Beam''' was invented by the Luminoth to use a weapon against the Ing under the premise that Ing could be overloaded with dark energy.<ref>{{cite|Our studies of the Ing revealed the source of their attacks as dark energy. We built weapons to use this energy, thinking it could overload energy targets and eliminate them.|[[Luminoth Lore]]|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref> The results were less than satisfactory, and they moved on to other pursuits.<ref>{{cite|We soon learned our error, as the Dark Beam was not of great effect on the Ing. We then began to develop a weapon that used light energy. This weapon would dispatch the Ing with terrible efficiency.|Luminoth Lore|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref>

====Darkburst====
{{Main|Darkburst}}
The '''Darkburst''' is the [[Charge Combo]] for the Dark Beam.

===Dark Suit===
{{Main|Dark Suit}}
The '''Dark Suit''' was a suit designed to reduce the damage incurred upon the wearer by the hazardous atmosphere of Dark Aether. It was originally worn by the [[A-Kul|Champion of Aether]].

===Dark Visor===
{{Main|Dark Visor}}
The '''Dark Visor''' is a [[Visor]] that highlights enemies or objects with a dark presence.

===Echo Visor===
{{Main|Echo Visor}}
The '''Echo Visor''' was another piece of equipment used by the Champion of Aether.<ref>{{cite|Our champion wore a visor that pierced the veil of Dark Aether's eternal night. Take it back from the Ing. Let no darkness slow your mighty hand.|[[A-Voq]]|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref> It is a sonic imaging device that uses sound waves to enable to wearer to "see" the world around her.<ref>{{cite|Subject Luminoth was blind, possibly from birth. Damaged cybernetic augmentation is present: a sonic imaging device enabled the subject to "see" the world around him.|Scan Data|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref> It can be used to detect enemies invisible to the light spectrum and interface with sonic devices.

===Gravity Boost===
{{Main|Gravity Boost}}
The '''Gravity Boost''' is a hydrodynamic jet-pack that allows for greater mobility underwater. The Luminoth undoubtedly created it for use in [[Torvus Bog]] after their temple flooded.

===Light Beam===
{{Main|Light Beam}}
The '''Light Beam''' was a much more successful alternative to using the Dark Beam. It used concentrated light energy instead of dark energy and proved devastating to the Ing Horde.

====Sunburst====
{{Main|Sunburst}}
The '''Sunburst''' is the Charge Combo for the Light Beam.

===Light Suit===
{{Main|Light Suit}}
The '''Light Suit''' is a suit given to Samus by [[U-Mos]] that protects her completely from the harmful effects of Dark Aether's atmosphere.

===Seeker Missile===
{{Main|Seeker Missile}}
The '''Seeker Missile''' is a [[Missile]] launcher that can fire up to 5 missiles simultaneously at multiple objects.

==Luminoth Mechanoids==

The Luminoth created several different kinds of mechanoids for various purposes, but many of these were eventually [[Darkling|possessed]] by the Ing and turned against their creators. [[O-Lir]], Sentinel of the Fortress Temple, was among the foremost inventors - if not the sole inventor - of these mechanoids.<ref>{{cite|During the war, I built a number of mechanical sentinels to join me in battle. They were made to fight the Ing, and fight them they did...for a time.|[[O-Lir]]|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref>

===Caretaker Class Drone===
{{Main|Caretaker Class Drone}}
The '''Caretaker Class Drone''' was designed to maintain an experimental energy chamber in [[Sanctuary Fortress]]. When Samus enters that chamber, it engages her in battle.

===Corrupted Sentreye===
{{Main|Corrupted Sentreye}}
'''Corrupted Sentreyes''' were originally built to serve the Luminoth but have all since been possessed by the Ing to protect their camps on Dark Aether. They attack by firing a continuous beam of energy whenever they detect an enemy.

===Diligence Class Drone===
{{Main|Diligence Class Drone}}
'''Diligence Class Drones''' were originally cleaning units but were refitted for combat during the war. They are invulnerable to most attacks but can be damaged using any weapon that utilizes dark energy.

===Dark Diligence Class Drone===
{{Main|Dark Diligence Drone}}
'''Dark Diligence Drones''' are Diligence Class Drones that have been possessed by the Ing. Their weakness is light energy.

===Harmony Class Drone===
{{Main|Harmony Class Drone}}
'''Harmony Class Drones''' are independent, free-roaming mechanoids that use focused electrical beams and kinetic pulses to perform their cleaning duties. Samus can destroy them using various kinds of weaponry.

===Ingsmasher===
{{Main|Ingsmasher}}
'''Ingsmashers''' are rogue combat mechanoids that were originally designed to fight the Ing. They are fitted with opposite-polarity shielding and are equipped with powerful short- and long-range weaponry.

===Dark Ingsmasher===
{{Main|Dark Ingsmasher}}
'''Dark Ingsmashers''' are Ingsmashers that have been possessed by the Ing. They are top priority possession targets for the Ing Horde.<ref>{{Cite|Once the Ing discovered they could possess intelligent machines, the mighty Ingsmashers were top priority targets for the Horde.|Logbook|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref>

===Lightflyer===
{{Main|Lightflyer}}
'''Lightflyers''' are flying drones that fire upon anything living. When destroyed, they create a temporary Safe Zone.

===Luminoth Turret===
{{Main|Luminoth Turret}}
'''Luminoth Turrets''' are automated gun turrets used to protect the entrance to Sanctuary Fortress.

===Mechlops===
{{Main|Mechlops}}
'''Mechlops''' are mechanoids based on the [[Triclops]] of [[Tallon IV]]. They were created after attempts to domesticate Triclops for use in the war failed.<ref>{{cite|The Luminoth tried to domesticate and train a number of Triclops for use in war, but failed. Undaunted, they created mechanical versions of the hardy creatures to use in battle.|Logbook|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref>

===Mekenobite===
{{Main|Mekenobite}}
'''Mekenobites''' are patrolling mechanoids with use potent projectiles to destroy enemies. They cling to surfaces using magnetism and can only be destroy if both of its arms are attacked simultaneously.

===Octopede===
{{Main|Octopede}}
'''Octopedes''' were originally created to deliver data to Luminoth citizens but have since turned rogue. They self destruct if attacked with enough force to cause damage to those around them.

===Quad===
{{Main|Quad}}
'''Quads''' are mechanoids with advanced melee and energy-based attacks. They are made up of a Main Body and Command Module that can work as a single unit or function separately.

===Dark Quad===
{{Main|Dark Quad}}
'''Dark Quads''' are Ing-possessed Quads. Dominant Ing possess the Command Module and force lesser Ing to possess the Main Body.<ref>{{cite|A dominant darkling assumes control of the Command Module, forcing the lesser Ing in the Main Body to do its bidding.|Logbook|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref>

===Quadraxis===
{{Main|Quadraxis}}
'''Quadraxis''' is the largest of the mechanoids and has absorbed the [[Annihilator Beam]] ability. It guards the [[Ing Hive|Ing Hive's]] Energy Controller.

===Rezbit===
{{Main|Rezbit}}
'''Rezbits''' are small but powerful mechanoids, capable of generating impenetrable barrier shields, phasing into an energy state to avoid attacks, fire potent long-range attacks, and even upload viruses into Samus's armor system.

===Serenity Class Drone===
{{Main|Serenity Class Drone}}
'''Serenity Class Drones''' are among the only mechanoids that have no turned against their Luminoth creators. They perform routine maintenance without defenses or weapons. They also cannot be eaten, making them useless to the Horde.<ref>{{Cite|The units are defenseless, have no weapons, and cannot be eaten. These qualities make them useless to the Ing.|Logbook|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref>

===Watchdrone===
{{Main|Watchdrone}}
'''Watchdrones''' have no offensive capabilities but are completely indestructible, making them useful for blocking access to key areas. The Luminoth used them to protect areas in Torvus. They move when exposed to light.


==Luminoth Biotechnology==

Some Luminoth creations are organic in nature: living creatures without mechanical structure.

===Lightbringer===
{{Main|Lightbringer}}
'''Lightbringers''' are surface prowling foragers created by the Luminoth for use on Dark Aether. Their crystalline makeup generates Safe Zones.

===Sandgrass===
{{Main|Sandgrass}}
'''Sandgrass''' is a desert plant genetically engineered by the Luminoth to withstand the harsh environment of Agon Wastes.

==Luminoth Structures==
===Concealed Movement Pad===
{{Main|Concealed Movement Pad}}
'''Concealed Movement Pads''' are floating platforms designed to look like sentient creatures and confuse the Ing. They're controlled using a [[Light Crystal]] embedded in the underbelly.

===Echo Key Beam System===
{{Main|Echo Key Beam System}}
The '''Echo Key Beam System''' is a sonic security system made up of Echo Key Beam Emitters and Echo Gates. Only individuals with proper sonic detection gear can interface with it.

===Energy Controller===
{{Main|Energy Controller}}
The '''Energy Controllers''' stores Aether's planetary energy and were designed to interact with the Energy Transfer Module. There are a total of four Energy Controllers on Aether, and they each have a mirror on Dark Aether.

===Lift Crystal===
{{Main|Lift Crystal}}
'''Lift Crystals''' were designed to raise or lower platforms by switching their polarity using the Dark or Light Beam.

===Liftvine Crystal===
{{Main|Liftvine Crystal}}
'''Liftvine Crystals''' are plantforms that will grow when the Crystal embedded in the surface is energized with light energy. They were used by the Luminoth to navigate Dark Aether during their campaigns there.<ref>{{cite|Darkling plantform will grow in height when Crystal is energized by light-based weaponry. The Luminoth used these to navigate during their campaigns on Dark Aether.|Logbook|[[Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]}}</ref>

===Light-Based Teleportation System===
{{Main|Light-Based Teleportation System}}
The '''Light-Based Teleportation System''' is an advanced form of transport Samus can use in conjunction with her [[Light Suit]]. Using it, she can travel between the four Temples on Aether with ease, as well as other locations.

===Light Crystal===
{{Main|Light Crystal}}
'''Light Crystals''' and '''Light Beacons''' were placed throughout Dark Aether by the Luminoth to provide protection from the toxic atmosphere. They can be energized with different types of energy with varying effects.

===Luminoth Datapac===
{{Main|Luminoth Datapac}}
'''Luminoth Datapacs''' were used by individual Luminoth to record data. Each of the [[Keybearer]]s used one of these to record their final [[Luminoth Lore#Keybearer Lore|testaments]].

===Luminoth Energy Control System===
{{Main|Luminoth Energy Control System}}
The '''Luminoth Energy Control System''' is a planet-wide structure that stores and regulates the [[Light of Aether]]. Its main purpose is to keep Aether from dying out in the absence of its own sun, and also includes a weather control function and a light-based transportation system. It's controlled via the Energy Controllers in Aether's Temples.

===Luminoth Holoprojector===
{{Main|Luminoth Holoprojector}}
'''Luminoth Holoprojectors''' were used by the sentinels [[I-Sha]], [[A-Voq]], and [[O-Lir]] to record holographic messages in the temples of [[Agon Wastes|Agon]], Torvus, and [[Sanctuary Fortress|Sanctuary]].

===Luminoth Laser Emitter===
{{Main|Luminoth Laser Emitter}}
'''Luminoth Laser Emitters''' were used by the Luminoth to fire concentrated laser beams. The only one Samus encounters is in the [[Gathering Hall]] of Torvus Bog.

===Luminoth Laser Turret===
{{Main|Luminoth Laser Turret}}
'''Luminoth Laser Turrets''' were used by the Luminoth in conjunction with their Vault Chambers. They are aimed with [[Spinner]] systems. The only ones Samus encounters is in the [[Vault (Sanctuary Fortress)|Vault]] of Sanctuary Fortress.

===Luminoth Lore Projector===
{{Main|Luminoth Lore Projector}}
'''Luminoth Lore Projectors''' are used by the Luminoth to store their historical lore. They project holograms that Samus can scan and decode as long as she has the proper [[Translator Module]].

===Luminoth Security Sensor Array===
{{Main|Luminoth Security Sensor Array}}
'''Luminoth Security Sensor Arrays''' monitor Sanctuary Fortress. They collect and transmit data.

===Luminoth Security Sensor Probe===
{{Main|Luminoth Security Sensor Probe}}
'''Luminoth Security Sensor Probes''' monitor Sanctuary Fortress. They collect and transmit data.

===Luminoth Sentry Pod===
{{Main|Luminoth Sentry Pod}}
'''Luminoth Sentry Pods''' are monitor units equipped with anti-gravity thrusters and magnetic defense fields, which Samus can use in conjunction with her [[Spider Ball]] to reach new areas.

===Luminoth Statue===
{{Main|Luminoth Statue}}
'''Luminoth Statues''' are included in Luminoth architecture and serve both decorative and functional purposes. They often portray honored dead of Aether.

===Luminoth Supply Transport===
{{Main|Luminoth Supply Transport}}
'''Luminoth Supply Transports''' are small vehicles built for troop and supply shuttling. Samus rides one in the [[Abandoned Base]] of the [[Sky Temple Grounds]].

===Luminoth Tech Crate===
{{Main|Luminoth Tech Crate}}
'''Luminoth Tech Crates''' are secure storage containers used by the Luminoth in Sanctuary Fortress.

===Luminoth Temple Security Station===
{{Main|Luminoth Temple Security Station}}
'''Luminoth Temple Security Stations''' are used in the [[Controller Access]] chambers of Agon, Torvus, and Sanctuary to protect the Energy Controllers of the three temples.

===Luminoth Vault Chamber===
{{Main|Luminoth Vault Chamber}}
'''Luminoth Vault Chambers''' are Luminoth structures built of super alloys that work in conjunction with Luminoth Laser Turrets. The only one Samus encounters is in the Vault of Sanctuary Fortress.

===Portal Generation System===
{{Main|Portal}}
After dimensional anomalies linking Aether and its Dark counterpart were discovered by the Luminoth, they created machines that could create these rifts at will. Samus can activate them using her [[Scan Visor]].

===Sentinel Crystal===
{{Main|Sentinel Crystal}}
'''Sentinel Crystals''' are monitor devices used by the Luminoth during the war. They still transmit data to [[U-Mos]].

===Dark Sentinel Crystal===
{{Main|Dark Sentinel Crystal}}
'''Dark Sentinel Crystals''' replaced Sentinel Crystals when they proved insufficient in the harsh conditions of Dark Aether.


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