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The Yangorak are a species of insect from the Precursor homeworld of Īweriū.

Information
The Yangorak are a predatory insect from the Precursor homeworld of Īweriū. Before the advent of Precursor technology, these creatures were one of the biggest fears of the precursors. Despite they're relatively weak exoskeletons, they were fast and hunted in groups. After killing a creature with a fast acting and highly lethal venom that infects its host on contact with the skin, the group will devour all flesh from it. Inside they're digestive system, they process the food into a liquid, which is fed to they're queen. In turn, the queen creates food for all of the hive.

Physiology
The Yangorak is about 70 centimetres tall, and 10 kilograms in weight. It has a chitinous body, with four wings that move at rapid motions, similar to a dragonfly. On their head and back is a highly durable bony outgrowth that has the ability to reject the venom that the species fires out of its tail. Below the thorax, it contains small claws that are used to cling onto surfaces. It has a tail which is half the size (35 centimetres) of the Yangorak, which contains both the venom glands and the internal organs needed to fire it. A Yangorak can hit a target with its venom at 5 metres.

Cultural Value and History
The Yangorak are of immense cultural value to the Precursors. In ancient times, warriors would make armour out of the head and back plates of the Yangorak, allowing them to resist the venom and go long distances without fear. These warriors were immensely respected by the local community and would often make a living hunting Yangorak. By the time the Precursors reached a technological level similar to that of 21st century humanity, the Yangorak was almost entirely hunted to extinction. Alarmed at this, the Precursors made many successful attempts to conserve the species, saving it from extinction. The Yangorak would later see use in gladiatorial tournaments, as well as guard duties for underground restricted areas. It is believed that the Precursors took many Yangorak with them when they disappeared, and that they still populate the long lost Precursor homeworld of Īweriū.