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[[File:Quadraxis.jpg|250px|thumb|[[Quadraxis]], one of the many machines constructed by the Luminoth]]
[[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.
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}} acquires some of these devices and bonds them to her [[Varia Suit]].
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==
==Luminoth Equipment==
===Energy Transfer Module===
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{{Main|Energy Transfer Module}}
File:Annihilator Beam.png|[[Annihilator Beam]]
The '''Energy Transfer Module''' was created by the Luminoth to harness Aether's planetary energy. 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]].
File:Sonic Boom.png|[[Sonic Boom]]
 
File:Energy Transfer Module.png|[[Energy Transfer Module]]
===Dark Beam===
File:Dark Beam (Echoes).png|[[Dark Beam]]
{{Main|Dark Beam}}
File:Darkburst mp2 Inventory.png|[[Darkburst]]
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>
File:Dark Suit mp2 Inventory.png|[[Dark Suit]]
 
File:Dark Visor.png|[[Dark Visor]]
====Darkburst====
File:Echo Visor.png|[[Echo Visor]]
{{Main|Darkburst}}
File:Gravity Boost (Echoes).png|[[Gravity Boost]]
The '''Darkburst''' is the [[Charge Combo]] for the Dark Beam.
File:Light Beam (Echoes).png|[[Light Beam]]
 
File:Sunburst.png|[[Sunburst]]
===Light Beam===
File:Light Suit mp2 Inventory.png|[[Light Suit]]
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.
File:Seeker Missile Launcher (Echoes).png|[[Seeker Missile Launcher]]
 
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====Sunburst====
{{Main|Sunburst}}
The '''Sunburst''' is the Charge Combo for the Light Beam.
 
===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.
 
===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.
 
===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.


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File:No Image.png|[[Annihilator Bomb]]
File:No Image.png|[[Dark Bomb]]
File:No Image.png|[[Light Bomb]]
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==Luminoth Mechanoids==
==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>
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===
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{{Main|Caretaker Class Drone}}
file:Caretaker Class Drone mp2 Logbook.png|[[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.
File:Corrupted Sentreye.png|[[Corrupted Sentreye]]
 
file:Diligence Class Drone mp2 Logbook.png|[[Diligence Class Drone]]
===Corrupted Sentreye===
File:Dark Diligence Drone mp2 Logbook.png|[[Dark Diligence Drone]]
{{Main|Corrupted Sentreye}}
file:Harmony Class Drone mp2 Logbook.png|[[Harmony Class Drone]]
'''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.
File:Ingsmasher mp2 Logbook.png|[[Ingsmasher]]
 
File:Dark Ingsmasher.png|[[Dark Ingsmasher]]
===Diligence Class Drone===
File:Lightflyer mp2 Logbook.png|[[Lightflyer]]
{{Main|Diligence Class Drone}}
file:Luminoth Turret mp2 Logbook.png|[[Luminoth Turret]]
'''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.
File:Mechlops_mp2_Logbook.png|[[Mechlops]]
 
file:Mekenobite mp2 Logbook.png|[[Mekenobite]]
===Dark Diligence Class Drone===
file:Octopede mp2 Logbook.png|[[Octopede]]
{{Main|Dark Diligence Drone}}
File:Quad 01.png|[[Quad]]
'''Dark Diligence Drones''' are Diligence Class Drones that have been possessed by the Ing. Their weakness is light energy.
File:Dark Quad MB.png|[[Dark Quad]]
 
file:Quadraxis mp2 Logbook.png|[[Quadraxis]]
===Harmony Class Drone===
File:Rezbit_mp2_Logbook.png|[[Rezbit]]
{{Main|Harmony Class Drone}}
file:Serenity Class Drone mp2 Logbook.png|[[Serenity 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.
file:Watchdrone mp2 Logbook.png|[[Watchdrone]]
 
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===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 Insmashers''' 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==
==Luminoth Biotechnology==
Some Luminoth creations are organic in nature: living creatures without mechanical structure.
Some Luminoth creations are organic in nature: living creatures without mechanical structure.


===Lightbringer===
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{{Main|Lightbringer}}
file:Lightbringer_mp2_Logbook.png|[[Lightbringer]]
'''Lightbringers''' are surface prowling foragers created by the Luminoth for use on Dark Aether. Their crystalline makeup generates Safe Zones.
file:Sandgrass.png|[[Sandgrass]]
 
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==Luminoth Structures==
==Luminoth Structures==
===Echo Key Beam System===
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{{Main|Echo Key Beam System}}
file:No Image.png|[[Concealed Movement Pad]]
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.
file:Conveyor System mp2 Screenshot 01.png|[[Conveyor System]]
 
file:Echo Gate mp2 Screenshot 01.png|[[Echo Key Beam System]]
===Energy Controller===
file:Electro-Dynamo Wheel mp2 Screenshot 01.png|[[Electro-Dynamo Wheel]]
{{Main|Energy Controller}}
file:Energy Controller.png|[[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.
file:Gyroscopic Ring mp2 Screenshot 01.png|[[Gyroscopic Ring]]
 
file:Hibernetic Stasis Chamber mp2 Screenshot 01.png|[[Hibernetic Stasis Chamber]]
===Concealed Movement Pad===
file:No Image.png|[[Kinetic Orb]]
{{Main|Concealed Movement Pad}}
file:Kinetic Orb Cannon.png|[[Kinetic Orb Cannon]]
'''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.
file:No Image.png|[[Kinetic Orb Target]]
 
file:Light Lift Crystal.png|[[Lift Crystal]]
===Lift Crystal===
file:Dark Lift Crystal.png|[[Liftvine Crystal]]
{{Main|Lift Crystal}}
file:No Image.png|[[Light-Based Teleportation System]]
'''Lift Crystals''' were designed to raise or lower platforms by switching their polarity using the Dark or Light Beam.
file:Light Crystal.png|[[Light Crystal]]
 
file:No Image.png|[[Luminoth Datapac]]
===Liftvine Crystal===
file:No Image.png|[[Luminoth Elevator]]
{{Main|Liftvine Crystal}}
file:No Image.png|[[Luminoth Energy Control System]]
'''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>
file:Luminoth Holoprojector mp2 Screenshot 01.png|[[Luminoth Holoprojector]]
 
file:No Image.png|[[Luminoth Laser Emitter]]
===Light Crystal===
file:Luminoth Laser Turret mp2 Screenshot 01.png|[[Luminoth Laser Turret]]
{{Main|Light Crystal}}
file:Luminoth Lore Projector mp2 Screenshot 03.png|[[Luminoth Lore Projector]]
'''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.
file:Luminoth Security Sensor Array mp2 Screenshot 01.png|[[Luminoth Security Sensor Array]]
 
file:No Image.png|[[Luminoth Security Sensor Probe]]
===Luminoth Datapac===
file:No Image.png|[[Luminoth Sentry Pod]]
{{Main|Luminoth Datapac}}
File:Luminoth Statue mp2 Screenshot 01.png|[[Luminoth Statue]]
'''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]].
file:No Image.png|[[Luminoth Supply Transport]]
 
file:Luminoth Tech Crates mp2 Screenshot 01.png|[[Luminoth Tech Crate]]
===Luminoth Holoprojector===
file:Luminoth Temple Security Station mp2 Screenshot 01.png|[[Luminoth Temple Security Station]]
{{Main|Luminoth Holoprojector}}
file:Luminoth Vault Chamber mp2 Screenshot 01.png|[[Luminoth Vault Chamber]]
'''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]].
file:Portal Dynamo mp2 Screenshot 01.png|[[Portal Dynamo]]
 
file:Portal (Hall of Combat Mastery) mp2 Screenshot 01.png|[[Portal|Portal Generation System]]
===Luminoth Laser Emitter===
file:Sandgates.png|[[Sandgate]]
{{Main|Luminoth Laser Emitter}}
file:Sentinel Crystal.png|[[Sentinel Crystal]]
'''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.
file:Dark Sentinel Crystal.png|[[Dark Sentinel Crystal]]
 
file:Solar Lens mp2 Screenshot 01.png|[[Solar Lens]]
===Luminoth Lore Projector===
file:Sonic Security System mp2 Screenshot 01.png|[[Sonic Security System]]
{{Main|Luminoth Lore Projector}}
file:Storage Device mp2 Screenshot 01.png|[[Storage Device]]
'''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]].
file:Translator Door mp2 Screenshot 03.png|[[Translator Door]]
 
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===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.
 
===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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Latest revision as of 17:49, 22 April 2015

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 world was split, many of their finest achievements fell into the hands of their fierce enemy, the Ing. Samus acquires some of these devices and bonds them to her Varia Suit.

Luminoth Equipment[edit | edit source]

Unused Content[edit | edit source]

Luminoth Mechanoids[edit | edit source]

The Luminoth created several different kinds of mechanoids for various purposes, but many of these were eventually 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.[1]

Luminoth Biotechnology[edit | edit source]

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

Luminoth Structures[edit | edit source]

References

  1. ↑ "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)


Light Crystal.png    Luminoth Technology Light Beacon.png
TechnologyEquipmentMechanoidsCrystalsBiotechnology
Concealed Movement Pad · Conveyor System · Echo Key Beam System · Electro-Dynamo Wheel · Energy Controller · Gyroscopic Ring · Hibernetic Stasis Chamber · Kinetic Orb · Kinetic Orb Cannon · Kinetic Orb Target · Light-Based Teleportation System · Luminoth Datapac · Luminoth Elevator · Luminoth Energy Control System · Luminoth Holoprojector · Luminoth Laser Emitter · Luminoth Laser Turret · Luminoth Lore Projector · Luminoth Security Sensor Array · Luminoth Security Sensor Probe · Luminoth Sentry Pod · Luminoth Statue · Luminoth Supply Transport · Luminoth Tech Crate · Luminoth Temple Security Station · Luminoth Vault Chamber · Portal Dynamo · Portal Generation System · Sandgate · Solar Lens · Sonic Security System · Storage Device · Translator Door

Seeker Launcher · Dark Beam · Light Beam · Annihilator Beam · Darkburst · Sunburst · Sonic Boom · Dark Visor · Echo Visor · Dark Suit · Light Suit · Gravity Boost · Energy Transfer Module



Unused Content
Annihilator Bomb · Dark Bomb · Light Bomb
Airthorn · Ingsmasher · Dark Ingsmasher · Mekenobite · Lightflyer · Quad · Dark Quad · Watchdrone · Harmony Class Drone · Mechlops · Octopede · Rezbit · Diligence Class Drone· Dark Diligence Drone· Serenity Class Drone · Caretaker Class Drone · Luminoth Turret · Corrupted Sentreye · Quadraxis
Light Crystal · Safe Zone · Lift Crystal · Liftvine Crystal · Sentinel Crystal · Dark Sentinel Crystal
Lightbringer · Sandgrass



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