Saga 1 - (Recruiting.) Part 2: Hunter / Mgalekgolo. Series: The Videogames "Mass Effect" and "Halo". Unofficial Sequel / AU: The Last Spartan, by DinoJake .
Gene was surprised, when a lone hunter sat at their table. He couldn't help but wonder where this guy's brother was.
The guy, well not really a guy, being a colony of worms and all, in a bipedal battle suit... Probably to make other races more comfortable... Gene would have given himself extra arms.
The point was... the worms were alone... that just didn't happen. Bond Brothers stayed by each other's side until they split off into another colony. That's just how they were. They always came in pairs. No more, no less... but this one was all alone.
"Where's your brood mate thingy?" Gene carelessly asked. To which Hilda smacked him upside his head.
Gene yelped, then demanded, "What the Hell!" while not really asking.
The Hunter eyed him a moment. Then spoke. Gene really did feel the words more then heard them... and not just because of the vibrations in the air. "Dead," That word cut at Gene... he knew what it was like to lose family.
"Pirates?" Was all Hilda asked.
The Hunter nodded, before stating, "I hear you're one of the few Captain's willing to take the fight to them."
Hilda eyed him, "Why not just join Starfleet? One of their major purposes is to take on pirates. You'd even get to explore the galaxy. Likely get better pay, to. Or, at least, more reliable pay."
The worm colony just looked at her. "I don't plan to leave any alive," He calmly informed.
Hilda smiled, "I can respect that kind of ambition."
"What's your name?" Gene asked.
He could feel the worms smile, rather then see, "Just call me, End."
( The following was taken, with permission, from DinoJake's story)
Codex Entry (Aliens - Non-Council Races): MGALEKGOLO.
Mgalekgolo are easily one of the strangest sentient species living in Citadel Space. What makes them so strange and different from other species is their anatomy.
A single Mgalekgolo is, in fact, a gestalt of small worm-like creatures called Lekgolo.
Bound together in a bipedal mechanical frame, that allows the gestalt to interact with other species. While it is common to see Mgalekgolo in small civilian frames that are usually no larger than the average Citadel citizen, most Mgalekgolo military units prefer frames that are more than twice that size, usually armed with heavy weaponry such as fuel rod guns and thick bullet-proof shields.
Similar to the Unggoy, the Mgalekgolo are a client race of the Sangheili Empire. Within the Imperial Military, Mgalekgolo usually serve as anti-vehicle units and heavy weapon specialists, giving Sangheili combat forces the extra muscle and firepower needed to break through an enemy line or hold on to a position for as long as possible.
Though most Mgalekgolo still serve this role dutifully within the Imperial military, they have been branching out into other forms of combat in recent years.
Shortly after the discovery of biotics, it was learned that Lekgolo worms are sensitive to element zero exposure and when they combine into a Mgalekgolo gestalt, the interweaving mass effect fields creates a powerful biotic effect. Many Mgalekgolo biotics stick to their species' tried and true heavy weapon support role on the battlefield, fighting with an interplay of fuel rod blasts, shield slams and crushing biotic attacks.
However, some are integrated into less bulky combat frames designed to enhance their biotic power. Such Mgalekgolo units are currently rare, but many armchair generals suspect that they will become more common in the years ahead.
Due to lack of vocal cords, Mgalekgolo communicate by vibrating their Lekgolo worms at differing pitches, resulting in a sound that some describe as being 'felt' more than heard. Nevertheless, most translation programs are designed to pick up on these vibrations and translate them into the user's mother tongue.
Another anatomical quirk the Mgalekgolo have is their extremely simplistic digestive system. Though their homeworld Te was built on dextro-aminio acids like Palaven and Rannoch, the Mgalekgolo actually prefer consuming the minerals found in rock and dirt, similar to earthworms.
Mgalekgolo have a warrior-based culture, similar to their long-time allies the Sangheili, that emphasizes military service and duty, as well as a fine appreciation of war poetry. Unfortunately, they harbor an arrogant and almost scornful attitude towards races they feel are inferior, such as Hanar or Volus. They usually only display respect towards other warrior races such as Sangheili, Turians, and Humans. Because of this, Mgalekgolo diplomats are incredibly rare and Mgalekgolo in general prefer to stay within Empire space.