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The Thargoid race is a belligerent, warlike insectoid race who originate from somewhere outside known space. It is thought that they may be an extra-galactic race.
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'''Ships''': ''Thargoid'' can also refer to [[Thargoid Warship (Oolite)|Thargoid Warship]] or to [[Thargoid Robot Fighter (Oolite)|Thargoid Robot Fighter/Thargon]]
  
NOTE: Some points within this article are based on speculation.
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'''PLEASE NOTE: This information is NOT CANON for the Elite: Dangerous setting.'''
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[[File:Thargoid-Oolite-Attack.png|302px|thumb|right|Thargoid belligerence]]
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The Thargoid race is a belligerent, warlike insectoid race who originate from somewhere outside known space. It is thought that they may be an extra-galactic species.
  
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NOTE: Some points within this article are speculation.
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NOTE: The politics section is written from the '''Syncretist''' perspective (see [[Lore]]).
  
==History==
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== History ==
2849 - first encounter between GalCop and Thargoid vessels. They are found to be belligerent and ruthless in stellar combat.
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=== Syncretist ===
 
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''The Syncretists have crafted a history which unites Oolite with Elite, Frontier & FFE''<br/>
2851 - first recorded Thargoiod invasion of a GalCop system. The Galactic Navy is mobilised and its structure is reorganised.
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2849 - first encounter between [[GalCop]] and [[Thargoid Warship (Oolite)|Thargoid vessels]]. They are found to be belligerent and ruthless in stellar combat.<br/>
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2851 - first recorded Thargoid invasion of a GalCop system. The [[Galactic Navy]] is mobilised and its structure is reorganised.<br/>
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2870-2875 - Thargoid warfare settles into a series of warzones. Regular sorties are made by lone vessels into some surrounding systems.
  
2870-2875 - Thargoid warfare settles into a series of warzones. Regular sorties are made by lone vessels into some surrounding systems.
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=== Purist ===
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''The purists have crafted a history to explain the peculiarities of the Ooniverse''
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[[File:Thargoid station.gif|thumb|right|Thargoid Station from [http://sirocco.dream-ware.co.uk/stations.html Sirocco Station]]]
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'''years ago      year            Event'''
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295 5414 End of Golden Age, first Thargoids confirmed
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82 5627 Thargoid invasion
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71 5638 GalCop allows weapons on civilian ships
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60 5649 Elite Federation of Pilots formed
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46 5663 EFP recognised by GalCop
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13 5696 Thargoid 2nd Invasion
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10 5699 Commander Jameson becomes first Elite pilot
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5 5704 Battle of Inera (Jameson dies)
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3 5706 Battle of Isxees, defeat of Thargoids, GalCop hamstrung
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0 5709 today
  
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=== Philosophy of History ===
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For more on the distinction (if you can stand it!) see [[Lore]].
  
 
== Appearance ==
 
== Appearance ==
The common Thargoid warrior is a dark-chitin covered insect measuring just over 7 feet in height. They have six limbs, two of which are dedicated walking limbs (legs). The remaining four limbs have jointed hands each posessing three digits, one of which is an opposable thumb.
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The common Thargoid warrior is a dark chitin-covered insect measuring just over 7 feet / 2 metres in height. They have six limbs, two of which are dedicated walking limbs (legs). The remaining four limbs have jointed hands each possessing three digits, one of which is an opposable thumb.
  
The head is a triangular ovoid in shape, with prominent faceted eyes mounted to the front. In general, the overall impression is the head of a praying mantis. There are two short antennae that protrude from the top of the head. The mouth is on the underside of the front point of the triangular head, and is relatively small. It is surrounded to two strong mandibles. The neck is very short but thick and sturdy, and can rotate 60 degrees.
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The head is a triangular ovoid in shape, with prominent faceted eyes mounted to the front. In general, the overall impression is similar to that of a praying mantis. There are two short antennae that protrude from the top of the head. The mouth is on the underside of the front point of the triangular head, and is relatively small. It is surrounded to two strong mandibles. The neck is very short but thick and sturdy, and can rotate 60 degrees.
  
The body of a Thargoid is segmented into two distinct sections. The upper segment is approximately egg-shaped with a slight distention at the upper end just below the junction to the neck and head; this is where the upper limbs join the body. The lower segment is a tapered oval that arcs slightly towards the rear and forms a rounded point. The junction of these two segments is a heavily muscled narrow waist which the Thargoid can twist to approximately 100 degrees.
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The body of a Thargoid is segmented into two distinct sections. The upper segment is approximately egg-shaped with a slight distension at the upper end just below the junction to the neck and head; this is where the upper limbs join the body. The lower segment is a tapered oval that arcs slightly towards the rear and forms a rounded point. The junction of these two segments is a heavily muscled narrow waist which the Thargoid can twist to approximately 100 degrees.
  
The lower four limbs are attached to the lower body segment. The lowest pair, or the traditional legs, are attached just above the point where the segment begins to bend rearwards. These legs have knee joints and ankle joint, and are terminated with clawed appendages. The ankles allow the Thargoid to use the lowest part of the limb as feet, providing stability and agility when standing erect. These legs are also double jointed at the knees.  The middle pair of limbs are primarily used as manipulating limbs, but are also seen as propelling limbs when a Thargoind is running. These limbs are jointed at elbow and wrist, and end in clawed hands. There are four digits, including an opposable thumb, and these are clawed. The claws are short and horny. These legs are usually held folded against the front of the body.
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The lower four limbs are attached to the lower body segment. The lowest pair, or the traditional legs, are attached just above the point where the segment begins to bend rearwards. These legs have knee joints and ankle joint, and are terminated with clawed appendages. The ankles allow the Thargoid to use the lowest part of the limb as feet, providing stability and agility when standing erect. These legs are also double jointed at the knees.  The middle pair of limbs are primarily used as manipulating limbs, but are also seen as propelling limbs when a Thargoid is running. These limbs are jointed at elbow and wrist, and end in clawed hands. There are four digits, including an opposable thumb, and these are clawed. The claws are short and horny. These legs are usually held folded against the front of the body.
  
 
The upper limbs are dedicated manipulatory limbs. These are jointed at the elbows and wrists. The elbow is jointed to the rear, similar to human arms. The hands end in four clawed digits, one of which is an opposable thumb. These digits are more flexible and agile than the ones on the middle limbs.
 
The upper limbs are dedicated manipulatory limbs. These are jointed at the elbows and wrists. The elbow is jointed to the rear, similar to human arms. The hands end in four clawed digits, one of which is an opposable thumb. These digits are more flexible and agile than the ones on the middle limbs.
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Thargoids can walk erect on the hind legs, but have been seen to drop to four legs when running, using the middle limbs in addition to the rear legs.
 
Thargoids can walk erect on the hind legs, but have been seen to drop to four legs when running, using the middle limbs in addition to the rear legs.
  
Not much is known about the internal workings of Thargoid anatomy. Dissection of specimen have revealed the presence of several organs analogous to humans as well as some that are common in insectoid races. Oresrian medical personnel have verified the presence of respiratory and circulatory organs as well as the digestive organs and system. They have also identified several glands such as excretory, pheromonal and communication glands (most insectoid communication is a hybrid of aural and pheromone methods). The fabled 'fear glands' thought to be removed from Thargoid warriors are thought to be located in the upper thorax, where scar tissue has been found. No notable reproductive organs have been found in specimens, leading scientists to theorise that there must be a separate phenotype of Thargoid that is responsible for the reproductive act.
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Not much is known about the internal workings of Thargoid anatomy. Dissection of specimens have revealed the presence of several organs analogous to humans, as well as some that are common in insectoid races. [[Oresrians|Oresrian]] medical personnel have verified the presence of respiratory and circulatory organs as well as the digestive organs and system. They have also identified several glands such as excretory, pheromonal and communication glands (most insectoid communication is a hybrid of aural and pheromone methods). The fabled 'fear glands' thought to be removed from Thargoid warriors are thought to be located in the upper thorax, where scar tissue has been found. No notable reproductive organs have been found in specimens, leading scientists to theorise that there must be a separate phenotype of Thargoid that is responsible for the reproductive act.
  
==Society==
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== Society ==
 
Not much information has been obtained about Thargoid society or culture. The only known fact is that the society is hive based, with no sense of close family. It is thought that the society is divided into colonies, possibly along the lines of ant colonies.
 
Not much information has been obtained about Thargoid society or culture. The only known fact is that the society is hive based, with no sense of close family. It is thought that the society is divided into colonies, possibly along the lines of ant colonies.
  
 
Thargoids are thought to have a natural affinity with space, and with witchspace in particular. This is due to the fact that Thargoid warriors seem to spend a large amount of time in space. Naval pilots and crews report that the warships in the war zones are encountered on repeated occasions over a period of months often without respite.
 
Thargoids are thought to have a natural affinity with space, and with witchspace in particular. This is due to the fact that Thargoid warriors seem to spend a large amount of time in space. Naval pilots and crews report that the warships in the war zones are encountered on repeated occasions over a period of months often without respite.
  
Based on the study of some wrecked ships, Thargoids as a race seem to be very spartan in thier approach to furnishing and belongings. Crew quarters are practically devoid of posessions other than those necessary for a military crewman. All belongings are functional and necessary.
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Based on the study of some wrecked ships, Thargoids as a race seem to have a very spartan approach to furnishing and belongings. Crew quarters are practically devoid of possessions other than those necessary for military crew. All belongings are functional and necessary.
  
 
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== Politics ==
==Politics==
 
 
Nothing is known about internal Thargoid politics.
 
Nothing is known about internal Thargoid politics.
  
 
Thargoid relations with other races is frighteningly simple: war. The three largest organisations in Galaxy 1 are all at war with the Thargoid race, and they are constantly under threat of planetary invasion.
 
Thargoid relations with other races is frighteningly simple: war. The three largest organisations in Galaxy 1 are all at war with the Thargoid race, and they are constantly under threat of planetary invasion.
  
The Thargoid invasions usually seem to be prompted by the need for either agricultural or mineral resources rather than a sociological or anthropological need to expand or colonise. In fact, the animal life on an invaded world is largely ignored unless it poses a threat to the Thargoids.
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The Thargoid invasions usually seem to be prompted by the need for either agricultural or mineral resources, rather than a sociological or anthropological need to expand or colonise. In fact, the animal life on an invaded world is largely ignored unless it poses a threat to Thargoids.
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== Technology ==
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Thargoid technology is vastly different and in many ways far superior to established GalCop technology. The warships have no visible form of propulsion, neither from vented emissions nor engine exhausts, yet they are manoeuvrable and agile.
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The Thargoids are also superior in the use of advanced AI and [[Thargoid Robot Fighter (Oolite)|remote craft]], an area in which GalCop is sadly behind.
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Other fields of technology that the Thargoids are in advance of GalCop, include metallurgy, biogenetics, physics and weapons tech. Their hyperdrives and shield technologies are also superior.
  
==Technology==
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== OXPs ==
Thargoid technology is vastly different and in many ways far superior to established GalCop technology. The warships have no visible form of propulsion, from either vented emissions or engine exhausts, yet they are maneouverable and agile.
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[[File:ThargoidNSG01.png||320px|thumb|right|Our foe!]]
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*[[Cataclysm OXP]] '''broken''' by Commander McLane (2009)
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*[[Captured Thargons OXP]] by [[User:Thargoid|Thargoid]] (2011) was '''disbanded''' and incorporated into [[Armoury OXP]].
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*[[Extra Thargoids]] by [[User:Uk Eliter|Uk Eliter]] (2011-20).
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*[[Lazarus OXP]] Thargons coming back from the dead! By [[User:Thargoid|Thargoid]] (2013)
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*[[Second Wave OXP]] New variants by [[User:Thargoid|Thargoid]] (2011)
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*[[Swarm OXP]] New variants by [[User:Thargoid|Thargoid]] (2014)
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*[[TCAT OXP|TCAT To catch a Thargoid]] Mission by [[User:Thargoid|Thargoid]] (2014). Set in Galaxy 3.
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*[[Thargoid Carrier]] New variant by ADCK (2012?)
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*[[Thargoid Wars]] Mission by Commander Wombat (2011)
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*[[Thargoid Witchspace Drive]] Equipment by [[User:Capt. Murphy|Capt. Murphy]] (2012)
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*[[Thargoid Warship (Flyable)]] New variant by Pleb87 (2013)
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*[[Thargoid Weaponry]] by Nexus-Hex (2017) See [http://www.aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?t=18537 BB thread]. Lasers & Plasma Accelerator
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*[[Thargorn Threat oxp]] New variants by Eric Walch (2013)
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*[[Wormhole restoration OXP]] by Commander McLane et al (2018): to re-open your witch-hole and escape, destroy the Thargoid hole-jammers!
  
The Thargoids are also superior in the use of advanced AI and remote craft, which is one area that GalCop is sadly behind.
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== Links ==
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*[[Dealing with Thargoids]] Tips on how to!
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*[[Thargoid Warship (Oolite)]]
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*[[Thargoid Robot Fighter (Oolite)]] (Thargon!)
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*[[Oresrians]] Easily confused!
  
Other areas of technology that the Thargoids are in advance of GalCop in include mettalurgy, biogenetics, physics and weapons tech. Their hyperdrives and shield technologies are also superior.
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*[http://www.aegidian.org/bb/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=10203 Weird nugget of info about the Thargoids...]
  
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Revision as of 01:46, 31 August 2021

Ships: Thargoid can also refer to Thargoid Warship or to Thargoid Robot Fighter/Thargon

PLEASE NOTE: This information is NOT CANON for the Elite: Dangerous setting.

Thargoid belligerence

The Thargoid race is a belligerent, warlike insectoid race who originate from somewhere outside known space. It is thought that they may be an extra-galactic species.

NOTE: Some points within this article are speculation. NOTE: The politics section is written from the Syncretist perspective (see Lore).

History

Syncretist

The Syncretists have crafted a history which unites Oolite with Elite, Frontier & FFE
2849 - first encounter between GalCop and Thargoid vessels. They are found to be belligerent and ruthless in stellar combat.
2851 - first recorded Thargoid invasion of a GalCop system. The Galactic Navy is mobilised and its structure is reorganised.
2870-2875 - Thargoid warfare settles into a series of warzones. Regular sorties are made by lone vessels into some surrounding systems.

Purist

The purists have crafted a history to explain the peculiarities of the Ooniverse

Thargoid Station from Sirocco Station
years ago      year            Event
295		5414		End of Golden Age, first Thargoids confirmed
82		5627		Thargoid invasion
71		5638		GalCop allows weapons on civilian ships
60		5649		Elite Federation of Pilots formed
46		5663		EFP recognised by GalCop
13		5696		Thargoid 2nd Invasion
10		5699		Commander Jameson becomes first Elite pilot
5		5704		Battle of Inera (Jameson dies)
3		5706		Battle of Isxees, defeat of Thargoids, GalCop hamstrung
0		5709		today

Philosophy of History

For more on the distinction (if you can stand it!) see Lore.

Appearance

The common Thargoid warrior is a dark chitin-covered insect measuring just over 7 feet / 2 metres in height. They have six limbs, two of which are dedicated walking limbs (legs). The remaining four limbs have jointed hands each possessing three digits, one of which is an opposable thumb.

The head is a triangular ovoid in shape, with prominent faceted eyes mounted to the front. In general, the overall impression is similar to that of a praying mantis. There are two short antennae that protrude from the top of the head. The mouth is on the underside of the front point of the triangular head, and is relatively small. It is surrounded to two strong mandibles. The neck is very short but thick and sturdy, and can rotate 60 degrees.

The body of a Thargoid is segmented into two distinct sections. The upper segment is approximately egg-shaped with a slight distension at the upper end just below the junction to the neck and head; this is where the upper limbs join the body. The lower segment is a tapered oval that arcs slightly towards the rear and forms a rounded point. The junction of these two segments is a heavily muscled narrow waist which the Thargoid can twist to approximately 100 degrees.

The lower four limbs are attached to the lower body segment. The lowest pair, or the traditional legs, are attached just above the point where the segment begins to bend rearwards. These legs have knee joints and ankle joint, and are terminated with clawed appendages. The ankles allow the Thargoid to use the lowest part of the limb as feet, providing stability and agility when standing erect. These legs are also double jointed at the knees. The middle pair of limbs are primarily used as manipulating limbs, but are also seen as propelling limbs when a Thargoid is running. These limbs are jointed at elbow and wrist, and end in clawed hands. There are four digits, including an opposable thumb, and these are clawed. The claws are short and horny. These legs are usually held folded against the front of the body.

The upper limbs are dedicated manipulatory limbs. These are jointed at the elbows and wrists. The elbow is jointed to the rear, similar to human arms. The hands end in four clawed digits, one of which is an opposable thumb. These digits are more flexible and agile than the ones on the middle limbs.

Thargoids can walk erect on the hind legs, but have been seen to drop to four legs when running, using the middle limbs in addition to the rear legs.

Not much is known about the internal workings of Thargoid anatomy. Dissection of specimens have revealed the presence of several organs analogous to humans, as well as some that are common in insectoid races. Oresrian medical personnel have verified the presence of respiratory and circulatory organs as well as the digestive organs and system. They have also identified several glands such as excretory, pheromonal and communication glands (most insectoid communication is a hybrid of aural and pheromone methods). The fabled 'fear glands' thought to be removed from Thargoid warriors are thought to be located in the upper thorax, where scar tissue has been found. No notable reproductive organs have been found in specimens, leading scientists to theorise that there must be a separate phenotype of Thargoid that is responsible for the reproductive act.

Society

Not much information has been obtained about Thargoid society or culture. The only known fact is that the society is hive based, with no sense of close family. It is thought that the society is divided into colonies, possibly along the lines of ant colonies.

Thargoids are thought to have a natural affinity with space, and with witchspace in particular. This is due to the fact that Thargoid warriors seem to spend a large amount of time in space. Naval pilots and crews report that the warships in the war zones are encountered on repeated occasions over a period of months often without respite.

Based on the study of some wrecked ships, Thargoids as a race seem to have a very spartan approach to furnishing and belongings. Crew quarters are practically devoid of possessions other than those necessary for military crew. All belongings are functional and necessary.

Politics

Nothing is known about internal Thargoid politics.

Thargoid relations with other races is frighteningly simple: war. The three largest organisations in Galaxy 1 are all at war with the Thargoid race, and they are constantly under threat of planetary invasion.

The Thargoid invasions usually seem to be prompted by the need for either agricultural or mineral resources, rather than a sociological or anthropological need to expand or colonise. In fact, the animal life on an invaded world is largely ignored unless it poses a threat to Thargoids.

Technology

Thargoid technology is vastly different and in many ways far superior to established GalCop technology. The warships have no visible form of propulsion, neither from vented emissions nor engine exhausts, yet they are manoeuvrable and agile.

The Thargoids are also superior in the use of advanced AI and remote craft, an area in which GalCop is sadly behind.

Other fields of technology that the Thargoids are in advance of GalCop, include metallurgy, biogenetics, physics and weapons tech. Their hyperdrives and shield technologies are also superior.

OXPs

Our foe!

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