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Ion Beam

2019-11-16T18:33:34Z

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{{Weapon Infobox|image = Ion Beam.png|Type = Melee|Damage Type = Physical|Penetrates Walls = No|Damage = 12|Damage+ = 6|Speed = Infinite|Damage Period = 6|Projectile Span = 960|Projectile Size = 7 (beam width)|Final Damage = 66}}

== Description ==
"Fires a continuous, directed beam of ionized particles."

The '''Ion Beam''' fires a red, straight-line, long-range laser. This [[Weapons|weapon]] can be fired continuously by holding the button down. It can be fired in all 8 directions. It looks a lot like the beam weapon fired from a [[Laser Urchin]].

When Trace aims upwards and fires the Ion Beam while walking, he can easily lure out and kill flying enemies that are off screen.

== Location ==
The Ion Beam can be found in the middle portion of [[Kur]], in the large open area just to the left of the room where you find the [[Remote Drone]]. Trace must use the [[Red Coat]] to access it.
[[File:Ion Beam Location.png|thumb|none]]

== Prerequisites ==
* [[Red Coat]]

== Additional Images ==
<gallery>
Ion Beam Shot.png
Ion Beam Pickup.png
</gallery>
[[Category:Weapons]]

Xedur Hul

2019-06-12T11:21:49Z

Itshelispark: /* Description */ tail armor

== Description ==
'''Xedur Hul''' is the final [[Variant]] to appear in Axiom Verge. It is also the final [[:Category:Bosses|boss]] found in [[Mar-Uru]] before encountering [[Athetos]]. Due to its location and late appearance in the game, Xedur Hul is presumed to be one of the two "new" Variants spoken of in the [[Notes|Note]] titled "[[Trace (Note)|Trace]]".
[[File:Xedur Hul Variant.jpg|thumb|220x220px|Xedur Hul attack Trace.]]
It has a similar appearance to that of [[Xedur]], but its body and armor have a more red-purple-ish hue, its tail is now covered by armor, and it fires purple projectiles instead of red.

Interestingly, Xedur Hul is the only boss battle in the game that does not trap [[Trace]] in the room with a laser wall. The other side of the room will be completely open. In fact, Trace remarks this in a [[Cutscenes|cutscene]] when he enters the room, hinting to the player that the battle can be skipped by passing the Variant and walking through the door on the far side of the room. Doing so will also give the player the [[Achievements|Achievement]] "Mercy" upon the game's completion.

== Battle ==
Xedur Hul is far more aggressive than its counterpart [[Xedur]]. This is likely the inspiration for the "Hul" part of its name. Xedur Hul will attack much more rapidly and will direct all of its shots at Trace. Additionally, there are no platforms in the room to use as cover, leaving Trace exposed to all of its attacks.

== Strategies ==
* Run! This boss can be skipped by exiting the room through the door to the far left. This is the easiest way to get past this boss.
* Fight! If you choose to fight this boss, you will need to move quickly. You can use the [[Red Coat]] to teleport back and forth across the room as you fight, dodging Xedur Hul's attacks. The [[Lightning Gun]] will be surprisingly innefective as it tends to strike the armor instead of the exposed flesh. Use the [[Kilver]], [[FlameThrower]], or whichever direct line-of-fire weapon you are most comfortable with to fire diagonally upward at Xedur Hul's weak spot. You can also use the Red Coat’s damaging trail to damage the boss as you dodge his attacks.

== Etymology ==
* In the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumerian_language Sumerian language], The word "Hul" means "evil", "vicious", or "to detest".<ref>From the book ''[https://books.google.com/books?id=vGooAwAAQBAJ&pg=PA184&lpg=PA184&dq=sumerian+word+hul&source=bl&ots=0UvwELqKpj&sig=d3dLZX2ZDc5a_nYoTc6pRmOQCxk&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0CCIQ6AEwAGoVChMIz7aoutDAxwIVQZ-ACh2rXAph#v=onepage&q=sumerian%20word%20hul&f=false SUMERIAN ENGLISH DICTIONARY. Vol. 2: Vocabulary and conversation.]'' By Maximillien De Lafayette</ref>
* The term "Hul" might also be referring to the improved armor of this "Security Worm Advanced", like the "hull" of a ship.

== References ==
<references />

[[Category:Bosses]]

Magenta Rugg

2019-06-11T02:15:38Z

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{{Enemy Infobox|image = Rugg_Meta.png|Areas = [[Zi]]|Allegiance = Foe|Hit Points = 200|Corruptable = Yes; [[Address Disruptor 1]]|Corrupted Behaviour = 1/2 Speed|Size = Small|Movement = Horizontal, Rolling, Jumping|Speed Factor = 0.5 (3 when rolling)|Physical Damage = 100|Filename = Rugg_Meta}}
== Description ==
This is just a more powerful version of the [[Green Roller]]. First appearing in the upper area of [[Zi]], this creature slowly moves back and forth across whichever platform it's on. When [[Trace]] gets close, it curls into a ball and rolls toward him at high speed, leaping into the air when it reaches a ledge. With moderately high physical attack, HP, and rapid speed, a group of them attacking can be dangerous. They are small and dark magenta, with pulsating yellow dots on their shell and pulsating yellow eyes. They have a snail-like body with a foot, but have a spherical, mechanical looking shell with glass like spheres embedded.

== Corrupted Form ==
When corrupted, they move at half of their regular speed.

== Familial Relatives ==
* [[Green Roller]]
[[Category:Bestiary]]

Green Rugg

2019-06-11T02:14:45Z

Itshelispark: /* Description */ It leaps only when it reaches a ledge. I will add this to its pink cousin's article as well.

{{Enemy Infobox|image = Rugg.png|Areas = [[Zi]]|Allegiance = Foe|Hit Points = 150|Corruptable = Yes; [[Address Disruptor 1]]|Corrupted Behaviour = 1/2 Speed|Size = Small|Movement = Horizontal, Rolling, Jumping|Speed Factor = 0.5 (3 when rolling)|Physical Damage = 50|Filename = Rugg}}

== Description ==
First appearing in [[Zi]], this creature slowly moves back and forth across whichever platform it's on. When [[Trace]] gets close, it curls into a ball and rolls toward him at high speed, leaping into the air when it reaches a ledge. With moderately high physical attack, HP, and rapid speed, a group of them attacking can be dangerous. They are small and green, with pulsating yellow dots on their shell and pulsating yellow eyes. They have a snail-like body with a foot, but have a spherical, mechanical looking shell with glass like spheres embedded.

== Corrupted Form ==
When corrupted, they move at half of their regular speed.
[[Category:Bestiary]]

Gill

2019-06-11T02:11:48Z

Itshelispark: Noted that Laser Urchin's laser beam will swivel around when it turns a corner.

{{Enemy Infobox|image = Laser Urchin.png|Areas = [[Eribu]], [[Kur]]|Allegiance = Foe|Hit Points = 200|Corruptable = Yes; [[Address Disruptor 1]]|Corrupted Behaviour = Urchin and laser become harmless to Trace; Laser destroys the strongest destructible blocks and hurts enemies.|Size = Small|Movement = Follows contour of solid terrain|Health Drop = 0.3|Physical Damage = 75|Weapon Damage = 75 (100 when corrupted)|Filename = Gill}}
== Description ==
The '''Laser Urchin''' is a small purple creature that slides along any solid surface it's attached to. It has a pulsing red dot on the top-center of its body.

When [[Trace]] approaches, the urchin fires a red laser beam that does 75 damage to Trace but doesn't harm other creatures. In large groups they can create a dangerous gauntlet.

When a Laser Urchin turns a corner while firing, the laser doesn't instantly snap to the enemy--instead it swivels 90 degrees and can hit Trace even if he isn't horizontally or vertically aligned with the enemy.

== Corrupted Form ==
When corrupted, the Laser Urchin becomes intangible, harmless, and can no longer be destroyed.

The laser they fire turns from red to cyan and becomes harmless to Trace, but will deal 100 damage to enemies, even other uncorrupted Laser Urchins.

Additionally, the laser will destroy the strongest destructible blocks that only a corrupted [[Pink Giant Diatom]], corrupted [[Spiru]], corrupted [[Giant Boulderback]], corrupted [[Giant Greenworm]] and the [[Red Coat]], can destroy as well.
[[Category:Bestiary]]

Transcription (Note)

2018-07-19T03:57:20Z

Itshelispark:

== Transcript ==
''Conversation with A3''

''A9: Who are you?''

''A3: I AM TELAL''

''A9: What are you doing here?''

''A3: UDUG HUL''

''A9: What does "Udug Hul" mean?''

''A3: (Unintelligible) ...''

''DEMON''

''A9: What does it look like?''

''A3: (Unintelligible)''

''A9: Is Telal an Udug Hul?''

''A3: NO''

''A9: What is Telal?''

''A3: (Unintelligible)''

''A9: What happened to Athetos?''

''A3: I AM ATHETOS''

''A9: But you just said you are "Telal"?''

''A3: (No response)''

''A9: How can you be Athetos if you are Telal?''

''A3: I AM TELAL''

''A9: Who do you think I am?''

''A3: ATHETOS''

''A9: Why did you attack me?''

''A3: (No response)''

''A9: Do you remember attacking me?''

''A3: TELAL ATTACK ... DEMON''

== About the Note ==
This is a purple note, and written in English by (an) [[Athetos]].

Two clones of Athetos, A3 and A9, have an interaction. A3 itself as [[Telal]], the second Variant that [[Trace]] fights. A9's personal identity as an Athetos clone is not mentioned, but it behaves like a non-genetically modified clone. A9 tries to "talk it out" with Telal in a similar manner that [[Trace]] has. Despite its decision to attack A9 prior to the conversation, Telal seems to be acting in a calm manner.

"UDUG HUL" is the title of a Sumerian canon about exorcising evil spirits. Perhaps Telal uses this phrase to communicate that its goal is to exorcise the demons that it has seen around itself.

This is Note 16.

== Location ==
The Note titled "Transcription" can be found on the far left side of [[Absu]], at the bottom of the furthest-left vertical shaft in an area only accessible with the [[Remote Drone]]. The Remote drone must drill and enter a secret path beside a skeleton.

== Prerequisites ==
* [[Remote Drone]]
[[Category:Notes]]

Spitblite

2018-07-18T18:56:40Z

Itshelispark: Uhku Spawn don't behave quite like Red Wasps, so I fixed the description.

{{Enemy Infobox|image = SpitBugBoss.png|Areas = [[Edin]]|Allegiance = Foe|Hit Points = 125|Corruptable = Yes; [[Address Disruptor 1]]|Corruption Points = 100|Corrupted Behaviour = [[Green Glider]]|Size = Small|Movement = Flying, diagonal dive|Speed Factor = 1 horizontal, 3 vertical, 5 dive|Physical Damage = 100|Filename = SpitBugBossSpawn}}

== Description ==
These wasp-like enemies are spawned from holes in [[Ukhu|Ukhu's]] thorax. They use the same visual sprite as a [[Red Wasp|Red Wasp]] but with a purple hue and lime-green eyes.

Uhku Spawn will relentlessly pursue Trace by flying in a horizontal pattern above the ground. Similarly to Red Wasps, Uhku Spawn will swoop downward with their stinger out once [[Trace]] is within stinging range.

They are commonly missed when trying to achieve the [[Hacker Trophy]], with big consequences. As they are boss minions, a player can easily forget to corrupt one while fighting Ukhu, and if so they will never be seen again on that save file.

== Corrupted Form ==
They are vulnerable to the [[Address Disruptor]]. Upon being killed after being hit with the Disruptor, they explode, doing massive damage to [[Ukhu]] if it explodes near Ukhu's mouth. They take on the properties and behaviour of the [[Green Glider]].[[Category:Bestiary]]

Category:Bosses

2018-07-18T17:30:34Z

Itshelispark: /* Music */ Added Vision to the list of boss battles that use the song "Apocalypse".

== List of Bosses in Axiom Verge ==
* [[Xedur|Xedur Variant]]
* [[Telal|Telal Variant]]
* [[Uruku|Uruku Variant]]
* [[Gir-Tab|Gir-Tab Variant]]
* [[Vision]] (a.k.a. Hallucination)
* [[Aborted Clone]]
* [[Ukhu|Ukhu Variant]]
* [[Sentinel]]
* [[Xedur Hul|Xedur Hul Variant]]
* [[Athetos]]

== Music ==
Most boss battles use the song "Trace Rising".

Uruku, Vision, and Athetos use the song "Apocalypse" instead.

Sentinel and Xedur Hul do not have songs of their own. Instead the theme of Mar-Uru "Without Place" continues playing throughout their fights.

"Trace Rising" can be replayed using the [[Passcodes|Passcode]] TRACK0-000003.<ref name="album">Also, check out the [https://axiomverge.bandcamp.com/releases Axiom Verge Band Camp page], where you can purchase the full album!</ref>

"Apocalypse" can be replayed using the Passcode TRACK0-000010.<ref name="album" />

== References ==
<references />[[Category:Gameplay]]

Brown Mutant

2018-07-18T15:55:35Z

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{{Enemy Infobox|image = Mutant.png|Areas = [[Absu]], [[Kur]]|Corruptable = Yes; [[Address Disruptor 2]]|Size = Medium|Movement = Rapid advance and pounce|Filename = Mutant|Allegiance = Foe|Hit Points = 200|Health Drop = 0.4|Physical Damage = 50|Speed Factor = 1.66}}
== Description ==
When first seen, they are idle, staring at the ground and panting with their tongue hanging out. When alerted to Trace's presence by being attacked or proximity, they hiss and sprint toward Trace pursuing him incessantly, constantly pouncing and clawing at him. They take many hits from most of Trace's weapons through a large portion of the game. In groups, they are dangerous if Trace gets cornered or overrun. They are very maneuverable and can jump almost as high as Trace (40). They have a tongue attack they can use if trace is in range. In some areas, they will hide underground, and ambush Trace when he's almost on top of one. '''Brown Ghouls''' are pale in color, with beige shorts, a long red tongue, and a glowing red dot on their neck.

== Strategy ==
'''Brown Ghouls''' can run faster than Trace, and do not stop pursuing him easily once they start. It's not advantageous to run away from them unless you can quickly get out of their reach. It is best to attack them from a distance, or an unreachable perch. It is also best to take them on one at a time, not disturbing any others. If encountering them on even ground, rapid firing of the [[Axiom Disruptor]] can kill them if started from far enough away, switching to the [[Kilver]] right before they are in range. If below or above them, they can often be damaged through the wall or floor using the [[Kilver]] when other weapons will not hit them. It is possible to learn their attack pattern, and run under them at the right time when they pounce without getting hit. If done right, they can be hit with the [[Kilver]] right before closing the gap, while above Trace, and again when landing.

== Corrupted Form ==
When corrupted, they move at 1/2 their original speed. In addition, if two corrupted Brown Ghouls come in contact with each other, they will do damage to (and possibly kill) each other.

== Familial Relatives ==
* [[Gray Ghoul]]
[[Category:Bestiary]]

Blue Mutant

2018-07-18T15:55:04Z

Itshelispark: /* Corrupted Form */

{{Enemy Infobox|image = MutantStrong.png|Areas = [[Eribu]], [[Absu]], [[Zi]], [[Kur]]|Allegiance = Foe|Hit Points = 400|Corruptable = Yes; [[Address Disruptor 2]]|Corruption Points = 150|Size = Medium|Movement = Rapid advance and pounce|Speed Factor = 2|Health Drop = 0.4|Physical Damage = 160|Filename = MutantStrong|Corrupted Behaviour = Slow movement}}

== Description ==
These '''Ghouls''' are stronger, faster and jump higher than the [[Brown Ghoul|Brown]] variety. When alerted to [[Trace|Trace's]] presence by being attacked or proximity, they hiss and sprint toward Trace pursuing him incessantly, constantly pouncing and clawing at him. They take many hits from most of Trace's weapons through a large portion of the game. In groups, they are dangerous if Trace gets cornered or overrun. They are very maneuverable and can jump higher than Trace (64). They have a tongue attack they can use if trace is in range. In some areas, they will hide underground, and ambush Trace when he's almost on top of one. '''Gray Ghouls''' are pale blue in color, with grey shorts, a long blue tongue, and a glowing cyan dot on their neck.

== Strategy ==
'''Gray Ghouls''' can run faster than Trace, and do not stop pursuing him easily once they start. It's not advantageous to run away from them unless you can quickly get out of their reach. It is best to attack them from a distance, or an unreachable perch. It is also best to take them on one at a time, not disturbing any others.

If encountering them on even ground, rapid firing of the [[Axiom Disruptor]] can kill them if started from far enough away, switching to the [[Kilver]] right before they are in range. If below or above them, they can often be damaged through the wall or floor using the [[Kilver]] when other weapons will not hit them. It is possible to learn their attack pattern, and run under them at the right time when they pounce without getting hit. If done right, they can be hit with the [[Kilver]] right before closing the gap, while above Trace, and again when landing.

If you can predict an encounter with a Gray Ghoul, it may be wise to send the [[Remote Drone]] out first, since its life bar is more easily renewed than Trace's.

== Corrupted Form ==
When corrupted, they move at less than 1/2 their original speed. In addition, if two corrupted Gray Ghouls come in contact with each other, they will do damage to (and possibly kill) each other.

== Familial Relatives ==
* [[Brown Ghoul]]
[[Category:Bestiary]]

Brown Mutant

2018-07-18T15:54:46Z

Itshelispark: Added a neat little feature that corrupted Brown Ghouls have.

{{Enemy Infobox|image = Mutant.png|Areas = [[Absu]], [[Kur]]|Corruptable = Yes; [[Address Disruptor 2]]|Size = Medium|Movement = Rapid advance and pounce|Filename = Mutant|Allegiance = Foe|Hit Points = 200|Health Drop = 0.4|Physical Damage = 50|Speed Factor = 1.66}}
== Description ==
When first seen, they are idle, staring at the ground and panting with their tongue hanging out. When alerted to Trace's presence by being attacked or proximity, they hiss and sprint toward Trace pursuing him incessantly, constantly pouncing and clawing at him. They take many hits from most of Trace's weapons through a large portion of the game. In groups, they are dangerous if Trace gets cornered or overrun. They are very maneuverable and can jump almost as high as Trace (40). They have a tongue attack they can use if trace is in range. In some areas, they will hide underground, and ambush Trace when he's almost on top of one. '''Brown Ghouls''' are pale in color, with beige shorts, a long red tongue, and a glowing red dot on their neck.

== Strategy ==
'''Brown Ghouls''' can run faster than Trace, and do not stop pursuing him easily once they start. It's not advantageous to run away from them unless you can quickly get out of their reach. It is best to attack them from a distance, or an unreachable perch. It is also best to take them on one at a time, not disturbing any others. If encountering them on even ground, rapid firing of the [[Axiom Disruptor]] can kill them if started from far enough away, switching to the [[Kilver]] right before they are in range. If below or above them, they can often be damaged through the wall or floor using the [[Kilver]] when other weapons will not hit them. It is possible to learn their attack pattern, and run under them at the right time when they pounce without getting hit. If done right, they can be hit with the [[Kilver]] right before closing the gap, while above Trace, and again when landing.

== Corrupted Form ==
When corrupted, they move at 1/2 their original speed. In addition, if two corrupted Brown Ghouls come in contact with each other, they will do damage to (and possibly kill each other.

== Familial Relatives ==
* [[Gray Ghoul]]
[[Category:Bestiary]]

Blue Mutant

2018-07-18T15:54:03Z

Itshelispark: /* Corrupted Form */ Added a neat other feature of corrupted Ghouls.

{{Enemy Infobox|image = MutantStrong.png|Areas = [[Eribu]], [[Absu]], [[Zi]], [[Kur]]|Allegiance = Foe|Hit Points = 400|Corruptable = Yes; [[Address Disruptor 2]]|Corruption Points = 150|Size = Medium|Movement = Rapid advance and pounce|Speed Factor = 2|Health Drop = 0.4|Physical Damage = 160|Filename = MutantStrong|Corrupted Behaviour = Slow movement}}

== Description ==
These '''Ghouls''' are stronger, faster and jump higher than the [[Brown Ghoul|Brown]] variety. When alerted to [[Trace|Trace's]] presence by being attacked or proximity, they hiss and sprint toward Trace pursuing him incessantly, constantly pouncing and clawing at him. They take many hits from most of Trace's weapons through a large portion of the game. In groups, they are dangerous if Trace gets cornered or overrun. They are very maneuverable and can jump higher than Trace (64). They have a tongue attack they can use if trace is in range. In some areas, they will hide underground, and ambush Trace when he's almost on top of one. '''Gray Ghouls''' are pale blue in color, with grey shorts, a long blue tongue, and a glowing cyan dot on their neck.

== Strategy ==
'''Gray Ghouls''' can run faster than Trace, and do not stop pursuing him easily once they start. It's not advantageous to run away from them unless you can quickly get out of their reach. It is best to attack them from a distance, or an unreachable perch. It is also best to take them on one at a time, not disturbing any others.

If encountering them on even ground, rapid firing of the [[Axiom Disruptor]] can kill them if started from far enough away, switching to the [[Kilver]] right before they are in range. If below or above them, they can often be damaged through the wall or floor using the [[Kilver]] when other weapons will not hit them. It is possible to learn their attack pattern, and run under them at the right time when they pounce without getting hit. If done right, they can be hit with the [[Kilver]] right before closing the gap, while above Trace, and again when landing.

If you can predict an encounter with a Gray Ghoul, it may be wise to send the [[Remote Drone]] out first, since its life bar is more easily renewed than Trace's.

== Corrupted Form ==
When corrupted, they move at less than 1/2 their original speed. In addition, if two corrupted Gray Ghouls come in contact with eachother, they will do damage to (and possibly kill each other.

== Familial Relatives ==
* [[Brown Ghoul]]
[[Category:Bestiary]]

Journal Page (Note)

2018-07-18T15:29:53Z

Itshelispark: /* About the Note */

There are 3 Journal Page Notes. All are purple notes, and written in English by [[Athetos]] or a Variant of him.

== Journal Page (Xedur) ==

=== Transcript ===
''It calls itself Xedur. I don't know how I know this, but I do. Strange that such a thing would have language... stranger still that it would have a personal identity.''

''I am not sure how long I can last. I lose more and more each passing day. Sound is a deafening throb. Sight is a kaleidoscopic fire. Smell and taste open up entire worlds of terror. The worst is touch, a tingling, writhing, itching mass.''

''It is expanding, supplanting. There won't be anything to save when it's done.''

=== About the Note ===
This note details the observations of one of Athetos' clones toward another clone, as well as his own gradual transformation into a Variant. It cannot have been written by the original Athetos since the original would have known that he was the one who genetically modified the clones.

This is Note 15.

=== Location ===
The Note titled "'''Journal Page'''" that discusses [[Xedur]] can be found in the middle-bottom portion of [[Absu]], in a room filled with the [[Pink Giant Diatom|pink]] and [[Purple Giant Diatom|purple Giant Diatoms]]. It can be obtained by using the Address Disruptor on block segments of the pink vines that are corruptable to either side of the platform in this room and using the now-solid blocks to jump to the ledge above.

=== Prerequisites ===
* [[Axiom Disruptor]]

== Journal Page (Uruku) ==

=== Transcript ===
''We know that the mind, like Euclid's algorithm, is eternal, existing equally across all universes in which it appears. It can never perceive its own demise, rather, the instances which do not cease carry on for those that do. For most of us this happens without us being any the wiser.''

''But, what of Uruku? This is not so much death as a deadly, aberrant dementia. The algorithm itself is twisted, changing from one moment to the next. There is not any one point at which Athetos ends and Uruku begins, simply a continuum of torment.''

''Where I to die now, would I awaken, mercifully, as my former self, or as this amalgamation, forever seeing danger in every shadow?''

=== About the Note ===
This note is a remark by the original Athetos toward [[Uruku]], one of his clones that he experimented on who is also one of the bosses Trace encounters ingame.

This is Note 17.

=== Location ===
This note is located at the upper left of the 3rd large upper open room in [[Kur]] - the one with heavy snowfall. It is just under [[Power Node Fragment]] 14. To reach it, Trace can corrupt the [[Cyan Scissorbeak]] at the very top of this room and [[Laser Drill|drill]] it's trail to travel overtop with the [[Remote Drone]] or [[grapple]] under it to the far left side. Alternatively, the [[Enhanced Drone Launch]] can be used to reach it.

=== Prerequisites ===
* [[Grapple]]/[[Remote Drone]] or [[Enhanced Drone Launch]]

== Journal Page (Breach Pockets) ==

=== Transcript ===
''I've hidden some of our more sensitive items in the breach pockets appearing here and there. The Rusalki won't go in; it interferes with their electronics.''

=== About the Note ===
This Note is referring to the Secret Worlds. The sensitive items would include the [[Fat Beam|three]] [[Heat Seeker|secret]] [[Scissor Beam|weapons]].

This is Note 25.

=== Location ===
[[Indi]], just above the West door to [[Eribu]], to the left of the [[Red Nautilus]].

=== Prerequisites ===
* [[Remote Drone]]
[[Category:Notes]]

Uruku

2018-07-18T15:26:06Z

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== Description ==
[[File:Uruku-Portrait.png|thumb|185x185px|Uruku's face (seen in the creature's mouth), the last remnant of the clone of Athetos.]]
Uruku is a biomechanoid Variant of [[Athetos]] and the game's third boss. It appears as a large, slug-like creature with various bits of weaponry attached to its body. Athetos created Uruku by first cloning himself with one of Sudra's [[Rebirth Chamber|Rebirth Chambers]], and then making genetic and cybernetic modifications to the clone.

In one of the three [[Journal Page (Note)|Journal Pages]], Athetos muses where the clone's persona ends and the monster's begins as one of his Variants slowly becomes the monster Uruku. When [[Trace]] finally finds him, there is very little left of the clone's humanity.

== Battle ==
[[File:Uruku-Variant.png|thumb|left|311x311px|Trace enters Uruku's lair.]][[Trace]] confronts Uruku in a large room in the upper right portion of [[Zi]]. Trace becomes trapped in the room and, as Uruku seems intent on killing Trace, he must find its weak points to destroy the creature.

Uruku will fire various projectiles from its armaments, as well as a high-energy laser from the cannon on its shoulder. All of these weapons can be destroyed by focusing fire on them.

After defeating Uruku, the player must use the [[Address Disruptor]] to glitch a series of blocks, making his way across these platforms to the upper right door in the room. This will give Trace access to both the [[Power Filter]] and the [[Modified Lab Coat]] , which can then be used to obtain a [[Health Node]] upon returning to the boss room.

== Strategies ==
There are many ways to approach this battle. The blocks on the left side of the room will provide the player with some cover from Uruku's various attacks.
* The most straightforward strategy is to stand at the room's entrance, using the blocks for cover and slowly wittling away at the bomb-launchers on Uruku's lower body. After doing so, you can take shots at Uruku's mouth during openings in the barrages.
* An easier, but slow strategy is to stand of the upper 2-block wall on the left side of the room, jumping straight up and firing at the cannons on Uruku's back. The player can crouch and remain stationary as the laser sweeps the room to avoid its blast entirely. Destroying the upper cannons will drastically reduce the oncoming fire you take from the creature, and when they are all gone, you will be free to jump onto the 3-block wall (the one you used for cover) and fire downward into its mouth to finish the boss off.
* A faster, bolder strategy is to immediately run through the pink wastewater at the start of the fight, directly at Uruku. You can use the [[Address Disruptor]] to glitch the single blocks just above the water. Doing so will allow the player to stand just below the second bomb-launcher and easily destroy it with the [[Kilver]]. Then you can use the [[Axiom Disruptor]] to fire upward and to the left at Uruku's mouth to finish him off.

== Etymology ==
''Uruku'' (also known as ''utukku'') are a type of vampire in Sumerian mythology.<ref>Taken from [https://www.reddit.com/r/axiomverge/comments/37flnm/spoilers_significance_of_names_ties_to_realworld/ this post] on Reddit.</ref>

The name could also be a reference to the ancient city ''Uruk'', which was ruled by the legendary king Gilgamesh.<ref>See Wikipedia Article on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uruk Uruk].</ref>

== Additional Images ==
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== References ==
<references />

[[Category:Bosses]]

Xedur

2018-07-18T15:24:21Z

Itshelispark: /* Description */ Mentioned its appearance in one of the Journal Pages. Not going into detail to prevent spoilers.

== ==
== Description ==
'''Xedur''' is a modified clone of [[Athetos]] and the game's first boss. It has a bulky brown upper body, which is surrounded by a white metal armor. Xedur's grotesque tail protrudes from under its body and can drop small red bombs that explode after a set delay. If you look closely, in the center of that ring of white armor on the front, you can see its face.

[[File:Xedur.png]][[File:Xedur_Avatar.png]]

Xedur appears in one of the three [[Journal Page (Note)|Journal Pages]].

== Battle ==
[[File:Xedur - Axiom Verge First Boss|thumb|232x232px]]
Xedur attacks Trace in a predictable pattern, firing red orbs of energy from its outer shell, then dropping bombs, and then repeating this cycle. Attacking the creature from the back is futile as the [[Axiom Disruptor]] will not penetrate its armor. Only its exposed flesh is vulnerable.

After defeating Xedur, Trace will be rewarded with the [[Laser Drill]].

== Strategies ==
There are two blocks in the middle of the room that can be used as cover throughout the fight. The player will need to dodge Xedur's volleys of red energy orbs while firing upward or diagonally whenever possible. When Xedur moves to one side of the room, its very effective to go to the opposite side and fire diagonally at him.

Once Xedur begins dropping bombs, it's best to focus on the most recent bomb explosion and reposition to that location, as its unlikely that Xedur will drop another bomb in the same spot. It's important to note that the bombs themselves will not harm Trace and, since they are on a timer, you can briefly walk over them when they land without taking damage.
[[Category:Bosses]]

Telal

2018-07-18T15:20:56Z

Itshelispark: /* Description */ Mentioned its appearance in Transcription. Did not go into detail to prevent spoilers

== Description ==
The '''Telal''' [[Variant]] is the game's second boss. It appears as a monster with brown skin in hulking beige armor. Telal has yellow growths protruding through the armor and carries a massive laser cannon with both hands. The beast is so heavy that it has trouble moving under its own weight, and can only take halting steps forward and backward.

Telal appears in the note [[Transcription (Note)|Transcription]].
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Telal.png
Telal Avatar.png
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== Encounter ==
[[File:Telal Battle.jpg|thumb|267x267px|Telal attacks Trace, who is hiding in cover.]]
[[Trace]] first attempts to reason with Telal, asking "can we just talk it out?" But Telal is intent to kill the "demon" that it sees before it.

Throughout the fight, Telal will alternate between firing small red spheres from weapons mounted on its upper body, to firing large red laser shots from its main canon, which it carries with its arms.

Telal is an incredibly massive creature and the weight of its armor and main canon means it is not very mobile. The creature walks slowly with halting steps and cannot turn around in its own chamber. This means that if Trace is able to get behind Telal during the fight, it is unable to attack him.

== Strategies ==
Telal's weakpoint is the group of yellow bulbous sacs protruding from its back. There are essentially only two approaches to this battle.

=== Frontal Assault ===
When you enter the room, you'll notice two red bubble pillars and a floating platform just beyond that (at the bottom of the first pink grid-like structure in the background). Your goal is to stay on that floating platform for this entire fight.
[[File:Telal Boss Fight from the front (the "right" way)|thumb|329x329px]]
When Telal fires the small red laser balls at you, you'll want to jump over the low ones and duck under the high ones. As you jump into the air, you can take shots at his weakpoint. Sometimes the high shots will appear to hit Trace directly in the face, but as long as you're ducking, the hit should not register. Alternatively, you can also jump over the high shots, depending on what you're comfortable with.

When Telal pauses to fire his main cannon, the three large laser shots will pass harmlessly under you. This is your opportunity to unload. If for some reason, you get knocked off the platform, use the red bubbles to jump back up as quickly as possible. You don't want to be caught below.

Telal will begin to fire progressively faster throughout the fight. Just stay calm and time your jumps & ducks, and get in as many hits on his weakpoint as you can.

=== Backstabber ===
This method is much easier, but requires that you have full or nearly full health at the start of the battle. You can use the save room or kill the [[Blue Nautilus]] on the path to the boss fight if you need health.
[[File:Axiom Verge Telal boss strategy from the back|thumb|330x330px]]
Upon entering the room, immediately go to the right straight through Telal. You'll probably take two hits, but the invulnerability period should ensure you make it behind him.

Telal is such a hulking creature that he is unable to turn around, meaning once you're behind him, you have complete freedom to take him down. Shoot diagonally upward at his back and make sure you keep your distance when he moves so that you don't touch him again. He will eventually back up far enough that you'll need to jump onto the small ledge where the laser gate is, but you should have no trouble finishing him off after that.

== Etymology ==
''Telal'' is the Sumerian word for "warrior".<ref>Taken from [https://www.reddit.com/r/axiomverge/comments/37flnm/spoilers_significance_of_names_ties_to_realworld/ this post] on Reddit</ref>

== References ==
<references />

[[Category:Bosses]]

Variant

2018-07-18T15:14:00Z

Itshelispark:

A '''Variant''' is a biomechanically modified clone of [[Athetos]]. Sometime after arriving on [[Sudra]], Athetos was able to use data imprinted in the [[Rebirth Chamber|Rebirth Chambers]] to clone himself and then began experimenting on the clones. Several in-game [[Notes]] include the clones' own journal logs of these experiments as they experience their transformations.[[File:Area2BossSkullViolet.png|600x300px|center]]Variants show up as many of the game's [[bosses]]. The Variants that have boss titles are:
* [[Xedur]]
* [[Telal]]
* [[Uruku]]
* [[Gir-Tab]]
* [[Ukhu]]
* [[Xedur Hul]]

== Music ==
"BossGrowl" is played when in the room adjacent to a boss.

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[[Category:Lore]]

Variant

2018-07-18T15:13:10Z

Itshelispark: Added a list of Variant fights.

A '''Variant''' is a biomechanically modified clone of [[Athetos]]. Sometime after arriving on [[Sudra]], Athetos was able to use data imprinted in the [[Rebirth Chamber|Rebirth Chambers]] to clone himself and then began experimenting on the clones. Several in-game [[Notes]] include the clones' own journal logs of these experiments as they experience their transformations.[[File:Area2BossSkullViolet.png|600x300px|center]]Variants show up as many of the game's [[bosses]]. The Variants that have boss titles are:
* [[Xedur]]
* [[Telal]]
* [[Uruku]]
* [[Gir-Tab]]
* [[Uhku]]
* [[Xedur Hul]]

== Music ==
"BossGrowl" is played when in the room adjacent to a boss.

{{Stub}}
[[Category:Lore]]

Gir-Tab

2018-07-18T14:56:44Z

Itshelispark: /* Description */

[[File:Gir-Tab Avatar.png|right]]
== Description ==
'''Gir-Tab''' is a biomechanoid [[Variant]] of [[Athetos]] and the game's 4th sequential [[Bosses|boss]]. Its appearance is that of a large, scorpion-like creature with a flamethrower for a tail, a laser canon replacing each claw, and a third canon on its back.

Athetos created Gir-Tab by first cloning himself with one of [[Sudra|Sudra's]] [[Rebirth Chamber|Rebirth Chambers]], and then making biomechanoid modifications to the clone.

Gir-Tab is the most verbally capable Variant, and is notable for having helped Athetos decipher the Sudran language for use with the [[Passcode Tool]].

== Battle ==
[[File:Gir Tab Variant Battle.jpg|thumb|285x285px|Gir-Tab as seen in his boss battle.]]
[[Trace]] confronts Gir-Tab in the middle-right portion of [[Kur]].

Gir-Tab will fire volleys of energy projectiles from its claw and back canons. From time-to-time, it will also leap at the player, getting in range to attack with its flamethrower tail. Gir-Tab's weak underbelly should be the primary target for Trace. While his cyclops eye is also a weak-point, Gir-Tab keeps it closed and invulnerable most of the time.

After defeating Gir-Tab, the player will be able to enter the next room containing [[Katrahaska]] and will also be able to turn on the [[Repair Drones]].

== Strategies ==
Gir-Tab is perhaps the most tedious boss fight in Axiom Verge, due to the fact that you have to play defense much more than you can play offense. Learn Gir-Tab's attack patterns, and he becomes much simpler. However keep pace because he will speed up his attacks when near death.
* The most straightforward strategy to this battle is to crouch low and use either the [[Nova]] or [[Voranj]] to hit Gir-Tab's underbelly. Watch for Gir-Tab to get low to the ground and use short hops to jump over his low shots. Pay attention to the height of the oncoming fire because he will sometimes switch it up with a third shot at medium level. There's not much to say about his flamethrower attack. Keep your distance and wait it to end. Repeat, and repeat, and repeat and he will eventually go down.
* The above strategy can also be done with the [[Hypo-Atomizer]]. However, the weapon is fairly unreliable because it must align perfectly with a small part of Gir-Tab's underbelly in order to hit. A way of bypassing this problem is to start crouching far away from Gir-Tab and slowly moving toward it while crouching. The perpendicular shots will eventually start to hit the weak point, forcing the boss to fall back a little and thus keeping him aligned with the shots. That technique also gives you space to work with, which is useful when dodging series of shots.
* Another strategy is to start with the above and, if you're feeling confident, go on a suicide attack to hit Gir-Tab's underbelly with powerful blasts from the [[Kilver]]. If you have weakened him enough, you will be able to finish him off.
* Similar to the above strategy, you can start off by diving Gir-Tab with the Kilver or [[Laser Drill]]. Take off a major chunk of his HP and quickly move to the right side of the room to finish him with the "straightforward" strategy above.

== Etymology ==
''Girtab'' is the Sumerian word for "scorpion" and is the traditional name for the star constellation Kappa Scorpii.<ref>Taken from [https://www.reddit.com/r/axiomverge/comments/37flnm/spoilers_significance_of_names_ties_to_realworld/ this post] on Reddit. See also Wikipedia article for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kappa_Scorpii Kappa Scorpii].</ref>

== Additional Images ==
<gallery>
Gir-Tab.png
</gallery>
== References ==
<references />[[Category:Bosses]]

Gir-Tab

2018-07-18T14:56:16Z

Itshelispark:

[[File:Gir-Tab Avatar.png|right]]
== Description ==
'''Gir-Tab''' is a biomechanoid Variant of [[Athetos]] and the game's 4th sequential [[Bosses|boss]]. Its appearance is that of a large, scorpion-like creature with a flamethrower for a tail, a laser canon replacing each claw, and a third canon on its back.

Athetos created Gir-Tab by first cloning himself with one of [[Sudra|Sudra's]] [[Rebirth Chamber|Rebirth Chambers]], and then making biomechanoid modifications to the clone.

Gir-Tab is the most verbally capable Variant, and is notable for having helped Athetos decipher the Sudran language for use with the [[Passcode Tool]].

== Battle ==
[[File:Gir Tab Variant Battle.jpg|thumb|285x285px|Gir-Tab as seen in his boss battle.]]
[[Trace]] confronts Gir-Tab in the middle-right portion of [[Kur]].

Gir-Tab will fire volleys of energy projectiles from its claw and back canons. From time-to-time, it will also leap at the player, getting in range to attack with its flamethrower tail. Gir-Tab's weak underbelly should be the primary target for Trace. While his cyclops eye is also a weak-point, Gir-Tab keeps it closed and invulnerable most of the time.

After defeating Gir-Tab, the player will be able to enter the next room containing [[Katrahaska]] and will also be able to turn on the [[Repair Drones]].

== Strategies ==
Gir-Tab is perhaps the most tedious boss fight in Axiom Verge, due to the fact that you have to play defense much more than you can play offense. Learn Gir-Tab's attack patterns, and he becomes much simpler. However keep pace because he will speed up his attacks when near death.
* The most straightforward strategy to this battle is to crouch low and use either the [[Nova]] or [[Voranj]] to hit Gir-Tab's underbelly. Watch for Gir-Tab to get low to the ground and use short hops to jump over his low shots. Pay attention to the height of the oncoming fire because he will sometimes switch it up with a third shot at medium level. There's not much to say about his flamethrower attack. Keep your distance and wait it to end. Repeat, and repeat, and repeat and he will eventually go down.
* The above strategy can also be done with the [[Hypo-Atomizer]]. However, the weapon is fairly unreliable because it must align perfectly with a small part of Gir-Tab's underbelly in order to hit. A way of bypassing this problem is to start crouching far away from Gir-Tab and slowly moving toward it while crouching. The perpendicular shots will eventually start to hit the weak point, forcing the boss to fall back a little and thus keeping him aligned with the shots. That technique also gives you space to work with, which is useful when dodging series of shots.
* Another strategy is to start with the above and, if you're feeling confident, go on a suicide attack to hit Gir-Tab's underbelly with powerful blasts from the [[Kilver]]. If you have weakened him enough, you will be able to finish him off.
* Similar to the above strategy, you can start off by diving Gir-Tab with the Kilver or [[Laser Drill]]. Take off a major chunk of his HP and quickly move to the right side of the room to finish him with the "straightforward" strategy above.

== Etymology ==
''Girtab'' is the Sumerian word for "scorpion" and is the traditional name for the star constellation Kappa Scorpii.<ref>Taken from [https://www.reddit.com/r/axiomverge/comments/37flnm/spoilers_significance_of_names_ties_to_realworld/ this post] on Reddit. See also Wikipedia article for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kappa_Scorpii Kappa Scorpii].</ref>

== Additional Images ==
<gallery>
Gir-Tab.png
</gallery>
== References ==
<references />[[Category:Bosses]]

Transcription (Note)

2018-07-17T23:34:30Z

Itshelispark: /* About the Note */ Added the translation of "UDUG HUL"

== Transcript ==
''Conversation with A3''

''A9: Who are you?''

''A3: I AM TELAL''

''A9: What are you doing here?''

''A3: UDUG HUL''

''A9: What does "Udug Hul" mean?''

''A3: (Unintelligible) ...''

''DEMON''

''A9: What does it look like?''

''A3: (Unintelligible)''

''A9: Is Telal an Udug Hul?''

''A3: NO''

''A9: What is Telal?''

''A3: (Unintelligible)''

''A9: What happened to Athetos?''

''A3: I AM ATHETOS''

''A9: But you just said you are "Telal"?''

''A3: (No response)''

''A9: How can you be Athetos if you are Telal?''

''A3: I AM TELAL''

''A9: Who do you think I am?''

''A3: ATHETOS''

''A9: Why did you attack me?''

''A3: (No response)''

''A9: Do you remember attacking me?''

''A3: TELAL ATTACK ... DEMON''

== About the Note ==
This is a purple note, and written in English by (an) [[Athetos]].

Two clones of Athetos, A3 and A9, have an interaction. A3 itself as [[Telal]], the second Variant that [[Trace]] fights. A9's personal identity as an Athetos clone is not mentioned, but it behaves like a non-genetically modified clone. A9 tries to "talk it out" with Telal in a similar manner that [[Trace]] has. Despite its decision to attack A9 prior to the conversation, Telal proves itself to be more verbally capable than other Variants are.

"UDUG HUL" is the title of a Sumerian canon about exorcising evil spirits. Perhaps Telal uses this phrase to communicate that its goal is to exorcise the demons that it has seen around itself.

This is Note 16.

== Location ==
The Note titled "Transcription" can be found on the far left side of [[Absu]], at the bottom of the furthest-left vertical shaft in an area only accessible with the [[Remote Drone]]. The Remote drone must drill and enter a secret path beside a skeleton.

== Prerequisites ==
* [[Remote Drone]]
[[Category:Notes]]

Transcription (Note)

2018-07-17T23:18:18Z

Itshelispark: /* About the Note */ Went into detail about the events transcribed into the note.

== Transcript ==
''Conversation with A3''

''A9: Who are you?''

''A3: I AM TELAL''

''A9: What are you doing here?''

''A3: UDUG HUL''

''A9: What does "Udug Hul" mean?''

''A3: (Unintelligible) ...''

''DEMON''

''A9: What does it look like?''

''A3: (Unintelligible)''

''A9: Is Telal an Udug Hul?''

''A3: NO''

''A9: What is Telal?''

''A3: (Unintelligible)''

''A9: What happened to Athetos?''

''A3: I AM ATHETOS''

''A9: But you just said you are "Telal"?''

''A3: (No response)''

''A9: How can you be Athetos if you are Telal?''

''A3: I AM TELAL''

''A9: Who do you think I am?''

''A3: ATHETOS''

''A9: Why did you attack me?''

''A3: (No response)''

''A9: Do you remember attacking me?''

''A3: TELAL ATTACK ... DEMON''

== About the Note ==
This is a purple note, and written in English by (an) [[Athetos]].

Two [[Variant|Variants]], A3 and A9, have an interaction. A3 identifies itself as [[Telal]], the second Variant that [[Trace]] fights. A9's personal identity as a Variant is not mentioned. A9 tries to "talk it out" with Telal in a similar manner that [[Trace]] has. Despite its decision to attack A9 prior to the conversation, Telal appears to be more verbally capable than other Variants are.

This is Note 16.

== Location ==
The Note titled "Transcription" can be found on the far left side of [[Absu]], at the bottom of the furthest-left vertical shaft in an area only accessible with the [[Remote Drone]]. The Remote drone must drill and enter a secret path beside a skeleton.

== Prerequisites ==
* [[Remote Drone]]
[[Category:Notes]]