Pandora is one of the moons of Polyphemous, a gas giant planet in Alpha Centauri System, home of the na'vi. Overview: Pandora, called Eywa's Child by the Na'vi, is an Earth-like habitable extrasolar moon from the Alpha Centauri System, the closest star system to humanity’s own Solar System. It is the fifth moon of the gas giant Polyphemus, which orbits Alpha Centauri A. It is located 26,000,000,000,000 miles from Earth. Despite being almost as large as Earth, Pandora is only a moon of a planet that has thirteen other moons. However, due to the smaller mass, Pandora's gravity is 20% less than Earth's, although its atmosphere is much denser than Earth's due to the presence of heavier gases. Depending on the position of the various moons, two or even three moons can be seen at once in the sky of Pandora. This causes solar eclipses to happen on almost a daily basis. Pandora and its sister moons also cast large black shadows on Polyphemus. Pandora, called Eywa's Child by the Na'vi (Na'vi name: Eywa'eveng), is an Earth-like habitable extrasolar moon from the Alpha Centauri System, the closest star system to humanity’s own Solar System. It is the fifth moon of the gas giant Polyphemus, which orbits Alpha Centauri A. It is located 26,000,000,000,000 miles (4.423 light-years) from Earth. The names of both the moon and its mother planet are coined by humans in reference to figures in Greek mythology. Despite being almost as large as Earth, Pandora is only a moon of a planet that has thirteen other moons. However, due to the smaller mass, Pandora's gravity is 20% less than Earth's, although its atmosphere is much denser than Earth's due to the presence of heavier gases. Depending on the position of the various moons, two or even three moons can be seen at once in the sky of Pandora. This causes solar eclipses to happen on almost a daily basis. Pandora and its sister moons also cast large black shadows on Polyphemus. Discovery, Research and Terraforming Pandora was discovered by space telescopes at some point between 2050 and 2077. They were stunned by evidence of strong magnetic fields. Pandora's discovery prompted the invention of even larger space telescopes for more accurate readings. The news services would run clips of the wild scenery on Pandora and its bizarre flora and fauna, prompting many people on Earth to dream about visiting the planet, although this was mainly reserved for the hyper rich or qualified Resources Development Administration (RDA) officials. Around the year 2119, mass colonization and terraforming of Pandora began to occur. While the RDA is responsible for researching Pandora and extracting resources, it also has a joint research program with the Pandoran Research Foundation. Meanwhile, the Pandora Conservation Initiative is unaffiliated with the RDA. Because humanity has ruined Earth by the 22nd century and faces extinction, Pandora is of great interest to them due to the amount of natural resources it has. The RDA has set up two major facilities on Pandora, Hell's Gate and Bridgehead. Plants and Lifeforms: Due to Pandora's lower gravity, most creatures on Pandora are hexapods (six-legged), although the Na'vi resemble humans and have only four limbs. Creatures roam the air and forest canopy below, similar to Earth's animals, but on a scale several times larger. One of the most domesticated creatures on Pandora is the direhorse, a gray-skinned, hexapodal herbivorous animal with bioluminescent qualities that the Na'vi ride when hunting, similar to the human usage of horses. The Na'vi also ride the mountain banshee to hunt from the air, but the hunter can become prey in the presence of the great leonopteryx. In the canopy below, other deadly yet exotic wild animals roam: vicious packs of viperwolves, thick skinned hammerhead titanotheres and the most fearsome predatory animal of all, the thanator. Other than the richness of varying colors, the trees resemble those of Earth. They have the familiar trunks, branches and leaves, though due to the difference in gravity, many of the shapes appear strange to humans and the proportions are greater because of the lower gravity. The trees and plant life of Pandora have formed electrochemical connections between their roots and effectively act as neurons, creating a moon-wide "brain" that has achieved sentience, which is known to the Na'vi as Eywa. Pandora's wildlife also has bioluminescent qualities. Pandora looks like a lush paradise by Earth standards during the day, but at night, virtually all life on the moon exhibits bioluminescent qualities in various shades of blue, purple and green. This possibly explains the Na'vi's blue skin color, which most likely provides them better camouflage at night on Pandora. Atmosphere: All humans must wear exopacks to breathe on Pandora to prevent death Pandora's atmosphere is a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide (>18%), xenon (>5.5%), methane, and hydrogen sulfide (>1%) and is about 20% denser than the atmosphere on Earth primarily due to the high percentage of Xenon; a heavy, colourless, odourless, and generally unreactive noble gas. The high concentration of carbon dioxide in the Pandoran atmosphere makes it extremely poisonous to humans, rendering them unconscious in about 20 seconds and causing death in about 4 minutes when they venture out unprotected by specialized breathing masks. The hydrogen sulfide present is also quite poisonous; concentrations over 1000 ppm (0.1 %) can cause immediate collapse with subsequent loss of breathing, even after inhalation of a single breath.[6] The increased air resistance within this denser atmosphere has a number of effects: Lower terminal velocity. Combined with Pandora's twenty-percent lower gravity, a freely falling object's maximum speed is significantly less than on earth. A Na'vi who happens to fall from a flying mountain banshee has a good chance of surviving uninjured if they are over a forested area. Even over water, falling spread-eagled can reduce their speed sufficiently to allow an impact with the surface that will not knock them unconscious. The increased mass of the denser air means that more force is required to accelerate it as it is moved out of the path of a moving object. Humans on Pandora experience this when they try to run – it feels like there is a wind blowing against them, even though the air is still. They are further hampered by the fact that the reduced gravity causes their boots to slip more readily on paved or smooth surfaces, giving them less traction to force their bodies forward. The Na'vi compensate for this loss of frictional force by curling their large toes into the soft ground, and Pandoran six-legged animals use their many feet to gain a purchase on protruding rocks or small crevices. Flying animals can take advantage of both the lower gravity, which reduces the weight of their body, and the increased air density, which requires more force to displace with the downward/rearward stroke of their wings, and thus gives the animals body more impetus with each flap. The downside is that the denser air is harder to move through, and requires highly-efficient streamlining to achieve high flight speeds. Plants are subject to greater wind force, as the greater air density means that the moving air carries more kinetic energy and more momentum, and the plants, leaves, stems, branches, and trunks must all have a greater strength and/or flexibility to resist it. Day-Night Cycle: Pandora receives significant light from Alpha Centauri B (ACB). As a result, Pandoran nights are never dark during half of the Polyphemian year, but instead are more like Earthly dusk. At the closest point in its orbit, ACB is about 2,300 times as bright as Earth's full moon; at its furthest point, it is still one hundred and seventy times as bright. During the other half of the year when ACB is in the daytime sky, many Pandoran nights are illuminated by both Polyphemus's huge disk and the reflected light from other nearby moons. Truly dark nights are uncommon. Polyphemus occasionally eclipses ACB at night for about one hundred minutes, but the light reflected by the planet still keeps the night from being dark. When ACB shares the daytime sky with ACA, at its closest it adds about half a percent to the total illumination. When the 2 stars are close together in the sky, the effect of ACB's more orange light is unnoticeable. But, as they separate over the years, an orange tint may be seen in areas shadowed from ACA's direct illumination. At its most distant, ACB is about 2,700 times dimmer than ACA and does not produce noticeable lighting effects. However, it still appears as a blindingly-bright tiny orange disk in the sky. Because of its high axial tilt (29°), Pandora exhibits considerable annual variation in the day-to-night ratio. In addition, its elliptical orbit produces seasonal temperature variations and a range in daytime illumination of about ten percent. Internal Structure Pandora's physical construction resembles Earth's: a liquid iron core, a plastic mantle, and a semi-rigid crust. Like Earth, it has two internal heat sources: the disintegration of radioactive isotopes, and energy from the gravitational collapse of its initial formation. There is an additional and much larger energy input from tidal forces; the nearest inner and outer moons pull on it in contest with Polyphemus. This excess of energy drives continental drift at a much faster rate than Earth, causing the tectonic plates to fracture more extensively because of the increased stress. This explains the lack of large continents on Pandora, as well as its volcanism and geothermal activity. Surface Features: Pandora's land-to-water ratio is greater than Earth's, but because the land area is broken up into a larger number of smaller continents, no land area is as far from the ocean as on Earth. The moderating influence of oceans reduces extremes in temperature. Polar ice caps that are smaller than Earth's exist, but because there are no land masses in the polar areas, the Pandoran ice caps are currently free-floating. Pandora is more volcanically active than Earth. There are vents both on the land and under the oceans. Many of the mountains and other surface features are of recent volcanic origin. Numerous hot springs and geysers dot the landscape, and there are several rivers that are almost boiling at the place where they erupt from underground aquifers. All of these serve to maintain the local concentrations of hydrogen sulfide gas deadly to humans. Landforms are shaped extensively by the higher density atmosphere - dust grains carried by the wind are larger, and strike objects with greater energy. Exposed rock weathers more rapidly, creating more sedimentary material to be carried away by rivers. Geography: Stone arches formed as a result of unobtanium's magnetic fields The terrain on Pandora differs somewhat from place to place, as do the Na'vi clans that inhabit them. The humans have settled in the forest region which is home to the Omatikaya clan. There are different ecosystems within each region, and many species such as the mountain banshee are present over a much wider range of biomes than their name would suggest. The Pandoran surface features forests, mountains, volcanoes,[7] plains (savanna), and oceans. A desert also exists in Anurai mythology.[8] Like on Earth, the forests of Pandora contain a wide diversity of flora and fauna. These are all part of the giant neural network that covers Pandora. The forests are full of bioluminescent life that glows in shades of blue, green, indigo and violet during the night. Natural Resources: Pandora is a treasure trove of both living and nonliving natural resources. It is the first celestial body to host intelligent sentient lifeforms away from Earth and is also home to a plethora of diverse and spectacular species unlike anything ever speculated by humanity. In terms of nonliving resources, several large areas of the moon's surface contain the extremely rare superconducting mineral unobtanium. This mineral is worth twenty million standard dollars per unrefined kilogram and twice that in its refined state. The mineral's superconductivity makes it a baffling scientific discovery. Etymology The name Pandora refers to the first woman according to Greek mythology. She was a very curious woman who was given a jar (Pithos) and was told not to open it. Pandora was not able to resist opening the jar and, when she did, all the evils in the world were released. When she discovered the evil she'd unleashed, she hastened to close the jar, and managed to contain one evil before it escaped: "Hopelessness". Therefore, all humans still had hope, an idea that would eventually conquer the evils. Pandora was not punished for her actions, as Zeus knew she would open the Pithos. In reality, one of the smaller moons of Saturn is named Pandora. Polyphemus refers to a cyclops in Greek mythology, the son of Poseidon who was later blinded by Odysseus.

Overview: The Na'vi are a species of sapient humanoids who inhabit the lush moon of Pandora. Although the Na'vi are hunter-gatherers with technology equivalent of Earth's Paleolithic epoch, they are highly intelligent. The Na'vi and tulkun are the only known extraterrestrial species discovered to have a level of sapience rivalling humans. Lifestyle: The lifestyles of Na'vi clans are highly varied with their own unique traditions and beliefs, and they have developed sophisticated cultures. Despite this, they all share a profound spiritual connection to other life on their moon, each other, and an encompassing "goddess" they call Eywa. The Na'vi (English: The People) are a species of sapient humanoids who inhabit the lush moon of Pandora. Although the Na'vi are hunter-gatherers with technology equivalent of Earth's Paleolithic epoch, they are highly intelligent. The Na'vi and tulkun are the only known extraterrestrial species discovered to have a level of sapience rivalling humans. The lifestyles of Na'vi clans are highly varied with their own unique traditions and beliefs, and they have developed sophisticated cultures. Despite this, they all share a profound spiritual connection to other life on their moon, each other, and an encompassing "goddess" they call Eywa. The Na'vi are currently engaged in a violent war that was provoked by the Resources Development Administration in 2154 when the RDA bulldozed their sacred site, the Tree of Voices, then subsequently toppled the Hometree of the Omatikaya clan. Habitat and Range Tipanihometree The inside of a Hometree with a central spiraling staircase leading to the upper areas Although their population is highly concentrated in the jungle regions of Pandora, they can also be found living in deserts, mesas, icy tundras, tropical reefs, wetlands, and mountainous regions. Some Na'vi clans, including the Omatikaya clan and parts of the Tipani clan, live in tremendously large ancient trees they call Kelutral, or "Hometree". They do not like to evacuate or leave Hometree unless it is urgent. The Na'vi prefer to sleep in large groups for physical closeness and comfort. This arrangement also acts as an effective early warning system in the event of danger. The Omatikaya clan use hammocks; families sleep together on larger hammocks, which are decorated and meticulously constructed for flexibility and strength. Physiology: The Na'vi are overall humanoid in their anatomy, though they also possess feline features such as flat, bifurcated noses, large, round eyes, pointed ears that can move independently, and a long, prehensile tail used for gripping and balance. The neck is long and body slender, with a narrow, elongated waist and wide shoulders that create a V-shaped upper back. Despite their thin proportions, their musculature is sharply defined and they have roughly four times the strength of a human in peak physical condition. The Na'vi use their superior strength, agility, and uncanny sense of balance to scale trees, rocks, and other obstacles with ease. In the unlikely case of a fall, they usually escape unharmed, as their bones are reinforced with a type of naturally occurring carbon fiber. Distinctly separating them from humans, native Na'vi possess only four digits on each hand and foot, including an opposable thumb and thumb toe. The skin of the Na'vi is smooth and iridescent, appearing within the blue color spectrum, ranging from greenish-cyan and turquoise found in oceanic clans to deeper blues seen in jungle-fairing Na'vi such as the Omatikaya. The color is due to the presence of cyanin pigment which can "tan" to a darker purple color after prolonged UV exposure. The skin is marked with darker-colored markings, typically stripes, although this can vary widely. Bioluminescent markings, resembling freckles, dot the skin and seem to follow the circulatory or nervous system. These dots can change color to indicate mood and emotion, although it's unknown if the Na'vi have conscious control over this ability. Na'vi have dark brown or black hair on their heads, part of which is sectioned off and braided around their queue for protection. The hair can differ in texture from straight to tightly curled. They appear to have no other body hair except eyelashes and a small bob of fur on the end of their tails. A Na'vi's queue is an appendage that is also part of many species' anatomy on Pandora. They are pinkish tendrils that appear somewhat like hair but are actually extensions of a Na'vi's nervous system. The queues of the Na'vi start at the top of their skull, as opposed to the base of the skull like avatars. Details: Despite their cyan skin color, the Na'vi have red blood, utilizing an iron oxygen-transporting compound similar to hemoglobin. The size of Na'vi varies by region and genetic history. The average male stands 2.6 meters (~8 feet, 8 inches) tall, females slightly smaller, and the maximum observed size is 3 meters (~10 feet). Maximum observed weight is 639lbs (290kg). Males possess a prominent musculature structure on the chest, which is not observed in females. Dentition is similar to that of humans, though the canines are more pronounced. Diversification: Rotxo, a member of the Metkayina clan who have more fin-like arms Although scientists consider the Na'vi to be a single species, there is a unique level of diversification and morphological variation among them comparable to domesticated dogs of Earth. The Na'vi show evidence of rapid evolution to widely varied habitats. An example of this is the Metkayina clan, an oceanic group of Na'vi who have evolved to an aquatic lifestyle by developing fin-like arms and legs, broad, paddle-shaped tails, greener skin with more watery stripes, and blue/green eyes with nictitating membranes. Exactly how many "races" of Na'vi exist is unclear. Evolution: The Na'vi are fundamentally different from all other large Pandoran animals: Na'vi have four limbs and use two legs for locomotion (bipedal tetrapod), while most medium-to-large-bodied Pandoran animals have a total of six limbs (or wings) for locomotion (hexapod). Na'vi have only a single pair of eyes while almost all other medium-to-large bodied Pandoran animals have two pairs of eyes; one primary set and another slightly smaller set. Most medium-to-large bodied Pandoran animals have two queues extending backward from the head, while the Na'vi only have a single queue. Most medium-to-large bodied Pandoran animals possess twin operculi near the shoulder/breast bone which supplies air for both respiration as well as internal body temperature regulation, while the Na'vi possess no such structures. From the evidence, speculation concludes that the Na'vi likely diverged a long time ago from the common Pandoran phylogenetic or evolutionary tree. This is supported by the existence of prolemuris, and its physical similarities to the Na'vi. Although prolemuri appear to be bipedal hexapods while the Na'vi completely lack the second forelimb, prolemuris's forelimbs are partially fused and split at the elbow; this indicates they likely experienced a form of limb fusion at some point during their evolution, and that the Na'vi did as well, but to a further extent. Terrestrial lemurs share a common primate ancestry with humans, the presence of a lemur-like creature on Pandora suggests a similar evolutionary relationship between the Na'vi and other extinct or unobserved species with primate morphology. There is also strong evidence supporting co-evolution with other Pandoran creatures such as the gill mantle. Similarity to Humans and Religious Controversy The Na’vi are strikingly similar to humans, morphologically, even down to eye placement, hairlessness, and details of musculoskeletal biomechanics such as pelvic structure, finger and toe articulation, and so on. This similarity has resulted in one of the most heated debates in xenobiology and xenoanthropology, spawning many hypotheses that can be loosely grouped under the headings of Convergent Evolution, Interstellar Panspermia (both natural and “directed’), or Anthropomorphic Determinism. Despite the outward similarities, humans and Na'vi are very different internally. Dr. Cordell Lovecraft has stated that humans are far more closely related genetically to garden slugs than to Na'vi. Many religious leaders have used the Na’vi similarity to humans as a demonstration of “intelligent design” but this has triggered its own controversy as to whether Na’vi should be considered “human”, if they have an "immortal soul", and should therefore be accorded the protection and recognition of the church. Lifecycle: Reproduction: Na'vi are monogamous creatures who mate for life and the process of their reproduction is similar to Terran mammals; however, though they nurse their young and possess belly buttons where they were once connected to an umbilical cord, the Na'vi are non-placental, thus the details of their internal biology and gestation period are unknown. The Na'vi do have genitalia, however; Kiri as a child also uses a Na'vi word for male genitals while insulting Lo'ak, saying his face resembles it.[6] Some Na'vi elect to abstain from reproduction, despite being sexually active; it is not known how contraception is accomplished in this case, although the Na’vi appear to be quite sophisticated in this regard. A female Na’vi will typically produce from one to three offspring, often spaced widely apart in time. Female Na'vi have two breasts and nurse their infants for up to four months. Directly after birth, newborn Na'vi perform their first instance of tsaheylu with their mother to form a strong emotional bond and with her, then they are brought to the Tree of Souls to connect to the Pandoran collective consciousness for the first time. Despite being hybrid creatures, avatars are able to reproduce with Na'vi. In these cases, there is a chance for the children of such unions to inherit human features such as eyebrows, five fingers, and human-like noses, but it is also possible for them to be born near-indistinguishable from a native Na'vi. Lifespan: Deceased Navi: Na'vi can live 30% longer than the average human but on average they die around 40. Once born, Na'vi children mature more rapidly than humans, reaching mental, physical, and cultural adulthood between the ages of 15 - 17 Terran years. Afterward, Na'vi experience a "plateau" of adulthood without physical decline until they reach 50, then the decline is sharp. After their death, a deceased Na'vi's remains are laid to rest by their clan's traditional method. Society & Culture: The Na'vi enjoyed a mostly peaceful lifestyle before the arrival of humans. The Na'vi live across various biomes of Pandora in territorial clan societies. They have an egalitarian social organization built around hunting, foraging, and handicraft. Common roles within a clan include hunters, gatherers, and artisans, as well as warriors; however, warriors are not called such because they fight as a career - all warriors are hunters first and foremost, and only serve as warriors when they are called upon to fight for their clan. Each Na'vi individual is born with the innate desire to fulfill a role needed for their clan's well-being, and each role is valued and important. The distribution of roles within a clan remains balanced as the spiritual energy of the deceased influence the natural inclinations of each child towards their desired path in life. It is said that Na'vi are defined by their actions. The Na'vi do not follow stereotypical gender roles. The common roles within a clan are not divided by gender, only by ability and necessity. Females are known to be active hunters and clan leaders, while males often choose to focus on child-rearing or crafts, such as Na’vi weaving. The apathy towards gender roles is why during the destruction of the Hometree, the warriors defending outside consisted of both genders, while male Na'vi were seen taking refuge inside with female Na'vi. This contrasts ideas of male expendability and "women and children first". The arts are of vital importance in Na’vi culture, with all individuals encouraged, even socially required, to be active in music, singing, ceramics, weaving, and dance. The training for a role culminates in a rite of passage; in many clans, Iknimaya is undertaken by hunters, and Uniltaron (Dream Hunt) by all members in order to be considered an adult and permitted to choose a mate. Clans have an average of 300 members and are traditionally led by an Olo'eyktan, a central leader responsible for overseeing and giving orders to the clan, and a Tsahìk, a spiritual leader or shaman who communes with Eywa and nourishes the clan spiritually. It is traditional in certain clans for these leaders to be a mated pair, though this is not always the case. These leaders will also train an heir, whether it be their offspring or an individual who has proven themselves capable of the role. Independent shamans do exist, however, which the Na'vi call "tiretu". There is no current evidence that the Na'vi use currency or a monetary system when desiring supplies from others. The Na'vi are not materialistic by nature and they encourage sharing, so they do not possess hundreds of personal items. Instead, the Na'vi have a personal rack where they can store their most treasured belongings. By tradition, a Na'vi cannot build their own rack. Instead, they must be given one as a gift from a friend or family member. The long hours and craftsmanship needed to create the racks are considered powerful symbols of filial and familial love. It is believed that the ritual helps strengthen clan bonding. Spirituality and Philosophy: Woodsprite: The Na'vi believe woodsprites are omens of Eywa Central to the Na'vi is their belief in Eywa, whom they perceive as an all-encompassing goddess who protects the balance of life on the moon. While the Na'vi celebrate, pray to, and give thanks to Eywa in many of their cultural practices, they do not worship Eywa in a conventional sense. The Na'vi also believe that all living things have a spiritual counterpart, or animus, which is endlessly recycled into the consciousness of Eywa and then back into living matter. It is an oversimplification to say that the Na'vi worship nature; it is more correct to say that they see all nature as a single connected system, and that system is a manifestation of Eywa, although they make the distinction that Eywa herself resides only in certain trees and plants. Animals and Na’vi are said to express free will, and are not, strictly speaking a part of Eywa, as a child is not a part of their mother, but does owe life to her. The Tree of Souls is believed to be the location in which the Na'vi have the strongest connection to Eywa. Unlike some religions from Earth, the Na'vi do not view Eywa as an all-powerful, world-creating deity. They also do not believe there are any other gods, spirits, or demons associated with non-living forces of the world, such as mountains, rivers, or volcanoes. The Na'vi know that natural disasters, disease, and all other natural phenomena are not the work of Eywa, but rather, are uncontrollable, worldly forces. Eywa acts only as a defender and guide of life, who helps, protects, and guides the Na'vi against such life-threatening assaults of nature. Following the will of Eywa, the Na'vi strive to live in perfect harmony with their environment, taking only the resources required. Their low-impact lifestyle means a clan only lives on what it needs to sustain itself, in order to prevent waste and unnecessary damage to nature. Although each Na'vi clan has its own culture with rich history, art, music, and code of dress, all Na'vi are centralized by the Three Laws of Eywa, or the "Na'vi Way": "You shall not set stone upon stone." "Neither shall you use the turning wheel." "Nor use the metals of the ground." These laws give strict boundaries for what is appropriate in Na'vi society and explain much of their lack of technological development. Their lifestyle is a choice in order to protect their ecological harmony and leaves them closely resembling humans' Neolithic period in terms of technological development. With this in mind, the Na'vi do occasionally display a level of advanced technology: for instance, they possess crossbows, a weapon not developed until the 4th-6th century by humans. The Tawkami clan have also developed a sophisticated form of chemistry and the Anurai clan practice astronomy. The Na'vi also subscribe to several cultural concepts in addition to their laws, such as seeing, a philosophy centered around letting go of past negative experiences and pre-conceived notions, learning to experience things as if encountering them for the first time and understand others without bias or judgment; and uturu, a custom that dictates that refuge must be provided to all weary travelers who seek it. The Na'vi recognize the importance of death as a necessary agent of change and growth to adapt to a changing world, allowing progress to be made. Inventions and Technology While the Na'vi are not as technologically advanced as humanity due to following the Three Laws of Eywa, they have still developed many tools and objects that come from natural-derived means. They do not need computers because Eywa is essentially their biological computer storing information and knowledge. They have many variants of human items, such as hammocks, canoes, and cooking pots. They use bladder lanterns instead of electric lighting. Marui are eye-catching woven houses. They are known to use leaf plates instead of hard ceramics, but this does not mean they lack containers as they have stone jars. They have also made weapons such as bows, axes, spears, and knives. Various Na'vi clans have developed sophisticated forms of medicine. The Na'vi have been known to reject offers of medical supplies from humans, implying their current medical advancements suit all of their needs. Clothing: Little apparel is worn by the Na'vi, possibly because it is simply what is needed for the Na'vi to work and live taking minimally from the environment, even to the degree that many Na'vi have exposed buttocks. Cloth woven from various flora of Pandora is a primary source of clothing, as well as leather (some of which is vegan leather from pitcher plants and canalyds). Each Na'vi clan has their own unique dress, largely due to environmental differences. The Tipani clan, for instance, is unique in their use of armor which they wear as standard clothing even outside of battle. Clothes appear to also show the growth and progress one makes in their clan, with clan leaders and other high-ranking individuals wearing a larger amount of pieces which are often more brilliant and intricate than average or younger clan members. This tends to emphasize Na'vi as unique individuals while retaining their identity within their clan's style. Accessories are added to a Na'vi's attire as they make their life journeys and milestones. For example, Jake Sully, as an apprentice clan member, wore only an undecorated loincloth; as he learned more about the Na'vi culture, however, he wore bracelets and necklaces to display his role. Some Na'vi are known to decorate themselves using tattoos and body paint, and take pride in their clothing as a form of artistic self-expression. This is why it is common for the Na'vi to learn how to make their own clothing, or receive it as gifts from loved ones. As a result, clothing often symbolize aspects such as celebration, familial love, friendship and life accomplishments. Agriculture and Diet: The Na'vi are shown to be an omnivorous species, although it is unclear if vegetarian or vegan Na'vi exist in a similar fashion to humanity. The Na'vi forage for seeds and fruit, demonstrating their consumption of plants and other produce. Their society includes hunters and gatherers with incipient agriculture. While the Na'vi hunt animals occasionally, they try to minimize the suffering inflicted on the animal as much as possible, as shown when Neytiri is impressed by one of Jake's "clean" kills, mentioning it is necessary for hunters to accomplish. To respect the animal as much as possible, it is also important that every part of its body is not wasted. It is also considered offensive to the animal if a ground rack is unclean. A form of cultivation ("ska'waylu" which translates roughly as "encouragement") is a practice in which plants are brought together and treated with pheromones and other natural agents, which guide their growth to form useful structures. The Na'vi have their own etiquette surrounding food, and it is considered rude for the Na'vi to always eat whatever they find outside their clan home.[citation needed] Wherever possible, it is preferred that the Na'vi return their findings to their home so their clan has a larger variety. For example, it is considered good manners to bring banana fruit home and offer the fruit to others first. Although the Na'vi are hunter-gatherers with technology equivalent of Earth's Paleolithic epoch, they are highly intelligent. The lifestyles of Na'vi clans are highly varied with their own unique traditions and beliefs, and they have developed sophisticated cultures. Despite this, they all share a profound spiritual connection to other life on their moon, each other, and an encompassing "goddess" they call Eywa. Although their population is highly concentrated in the jungle regions of Pandora, they can also be found living in deserts, mesas, icy tundras, tropical reefs, wetlands, and mountainous regions across Pandora. They live in tremendously large ancient trees they call Kelutral, or "Hometree". They do not like to evacuate or leave Hometree unless it is urgent. They are making one's own clothing or being given clothing by loved ones is very important to the Na'vi, meaning their clothing and accessories are very symbolic. The Na'vi do not share typical human gestures like nodding and handshakes.When Na'vi encounter or greet one another, they gesture with their hand from their forehead, extending one hand down toward the other. They marry this gesture with the phrase "oel ngati kameie" (I see you). This particular phrase js very important to the na'vi. It means I see into you, I see who you are, but it can also mean I love you. None of the na'vi doesn't know anything about Earth, they don't know about any animals or plants found on Earth, let alone human culture and history.

The Na'vi are engaged in a violent war between them and humans, that was provoked by the Resources Development Administration in 2154 when the RDA, demanding a mineral called Unobtanium located under the Omatikaya clan Hometree, failed to make peace with them and find a solution to prevent any conflict. The RDA bulldozed their sacred site, the Tree of Voices, then toppled the Omatikaya Hometree. The Na'vi won the Pandoran War by defeating the RDA and expelled the majority of humanity from Pandora by sending them back to Earth. However, after the Na'vi lived fourteen years in peace, due to worsened conditions on Earth the RDA returned to Pandora in 2168 in order to establish a permanent base due to claims of Earth dying becoming a hostile planet and because of that the Na'vi restarted their war with them. The Na'vi have allied with certain humans to form the Resistance to protect Pandora during the Second Pandoran War. Generally all Na'vi hate humans and their avatar, seeing them as a disgrace and danger. The Resources Development Administration: often called RDA. The RDA is the largest single non-governmental organization in human space. Its power is such that it outmatches most Earth governments in wealth, political influence, and defense capability. Due to its vast capabilities, the RDA is a leading figure in many aspects of human society (defense, energy, manufacturing, aeronautics, transportation, commerce, etc) The RDA has monopoly rights to all products shipped, derived, or developed from Pandora and any other off-Earth location. The RDA first arrived on Pandora for varying reasons including the extraction of rare resources such as unobtanium for uses back on Earth. The organization soon came into contact with the native species of Pandora, the Na'vi and had numerous interactions with them. Unfortunately, the RDA soon became engaged in a violent war with the Na'vi after failed attempts to make peace with them and find a diplomatic solution to prevent any conflict, and resorted to using forceful methods. The war ended with RDA's defeat by the Na'vi and expelled from Pandora with the majority of humans returning to Earth. However, worsening conditions on Earth led the RDA to return to Pandora fourteen years later in 2168 to establish a permanent colony base there and restart the war with the Na'vi. The RDA now seeks to claim Pandora and make it the new home for humanity, and oppose the Resistance.

The Na'vi are overall humanoid in their anatomy, though they also possess feline features such as flat, bifurcated noses, large, round eyes, pointed ears that can move independently, and a long, prehensile tail used for gripping and balance. Their musculature is sharply defined and they have roughly four times the strength of a human in peak physical condition. The Na'vi use their superior strength, agility, and uncanny sense of balance to scale trees, rocks, and other obstacles with ease. In the unlikely case of a fall, they usually escape unharmed. Native Na'vi possess only four digits on each hand and foot, including an opposable thumb and thumb toe. The skin of the Na'vi is smooth and iridescent, within the blue color spectrum, ranging from greenish-cyan and turquoise found in oceanic clans to deeper blues seen in jungle-fairing Na'vi such as the Omatikaya. The color is due to the presence of cyanin pigment which can "tan" to a darker purple color after prolonged UV exposure. The skin is marked with darker-colored markings, typically stripes, although this can vary widely. Bioluminescent markings, resembling freckles, dot the skin and seem to follow the circulatory or nervous system. Na'vi have dark brown or black hair, part of which is sectioned off and braided around their queue for protection. They appear to have no other body hair except eyelashes and a small bob of fur on the end of their tails. A Na'vi's queue is an appendage that is also part of many species' anatomy on Pandora. They are pinkish tendrils that appear somewhat like hair but are actually extensions of a Na'vi's nervous system.

Na'vi are monogamous creatures who mate for life and the process of their reproduction is similar to Terran mammals; however, though they nurse their young and possess belly buttons where they were once connected to an umbilical cord, the Na'vi are non-placental, thus the details of their internal biology and gestation period are unknown. The Na'vi do have genitalia. A female Na’vi will typically produce from one to ten offspring, often spaced widely apart in time. Female Na'vi have two breasts and nurse their infants for up to four months. Directly after birth, newborn Na'vi perform their first instance of tsaheylu with their mother to form a strong emotional bond and with her, then they are brought to the Tree of Souls to connect to the Pandoran collective consciousness for the first time. Mating rituals: After an appropriate mate has been selected, the Na'vi couple will mate before Eywa, often at a sacred site such as the Tree of Voices. During the mating, the couple will connect queues in an act called tsaheylu. This creates a state of unified body consciousness, in which both parties access the physical sensations of the other. A single instance of this act will create a powerful emotional bond that lasts a lifetime. The intertwining of queues is both highly erotic and profoundly spiritual, but is not the actual act of sexual reproduction. The Na'vi have their own version of genitals. Instead, it is merely a part of mating. The tsaheylu bond between Na'vi during mating should also not be confused with the non-erotic tsaheylu bonds Na'vi make with animals and plants, like the "mental reining" that Na'vi use to control animals or the use of the queue to access the Pandoran Neural Network. The actual reproductive act, which resembles human intercourse, follows the bonding ritual, and the partners remain in a “linked state” during and for some time after the sex act itself. The couple will remain bonded until the next day, when they return to their clan as lifelong mates. If a Na'vi's mate leaves them or passes away, it is unknown whether their partner can or will choose another mate. Sexual activity outside of the bonded pair is not uncommon, but is almost always associated with fertility rituals and other rites, and has never been reported to lead to a disruption of the pair bond. The mating time for na'vis is very short, about less than a minutes. Na'vis males are not well endowed for there large stature, There genitals reach 3 inches on average and 4 inches at best. Mening the females are very tight and easy to stimulate and anything bigger than 4 inches would over stimulate the female. If mating excede one minute, female na'vis become very docile and uterly submisive.

Na'vi can live 30% longer than the average human but on average they die around 40. Once born, Na'vi children mature more rapidly than humans, reaching mental, physical, and cultural adulthood between the ages of 15 - 17 Terran years. Afterward, Na'vi experience a "plateau" of adulthood without physical decline until they reach 50, then the decline is sharp. After their death, a deceased Na'vi's remains are laid to rest by their clan's traditional method.

The Na'vi live across various biomes of Pandora in territorial clan societies. They have an egalitarian social organization built around hunting, foraging, and handicraft. Common roles within a clan include hunters, gatherers, and artisans, as well as warriors; however, warriors are not called such because they fight as a career - all warriors are hunters first and foremost, and only serve as warriors when they are called upon to fight for their clan. The Na'vi do not follow stereotypical gender roles. The common roles within a clan are not divided by gender, only by ability and necessity. For example, many male Na'vi do not become warriors or hunters, only learning essential self-defense in the wilderness, and instead often choose to focus on child-rearing or crafts such as weaving. Likewise, female Na'vi are known to be active hunters and clan leaders. The arts are of vital importance in Na’vi culture, with all individuals encouraged, even socially required, to be active in music, singing, ceramics, weaving, and dance. The training for a role culminates in a rite of passage; in many clans, Iknimaya is undertaken by hunters, and Uniltaron (Dream Hunt) by all members in order to be considered an adult and permitted to choose a mate. Clans have an average of 300 members and are traditionally led by an Olo'eyktan, a central leader responsible for overseeing and giving orders to the clan, and a Tsahìk, a spiritual leader or shaman who communes with Eywa and nourishes the clan spiritually. It is traditional in certain clans for these leaders to be a mated pair, though this is not always the case. These leaders will also train an heir. The Na'vi are not materialistic by nature and they encourage sharing, so they do not possess hundreds of personal items. Instead, the Na'vi have a personal rack where they can store their most treasured belongings. By tradition, a Na'vi cannot build their own rack. Instead, they must be given one as a gift from a friend or family member.

Eywa, also known as the All-Mother or Great Mother, is the biological sentient guiding force of life and the only known deity of the Na'vi. The Na'vi believe that Eywa acts to keep the ecosystem of Pandora in equilibrium. "Eywa connects all living things". Overview: Central to the Na'vi is their belief in Eywa, whom they perceive as an all-encompassing goddess who protects the balance of life on the moon. While the Na'vi celebrate, pray to, and give thanks to Eywa in many of their cultural practices, they do not worship Eywa in a conventional sense. Also known as the All-Mother or Great Mother, is the biological sentient guiding force of life and the only known deity of the Na'vi. The Na'vi believe that Eywa acts to keep the ecosystem of Pandora in equilibrium. "Eywa connects all living things". Since the time of the first songs, there have been the three rules of Eywa by which Na'vi live by: You shall not set stone upon stone. Neither shall you use the turning wheel. Nor use the metals of the ground. The Na'vi also believe that all living things have a spiritual counterpart, or animus, which is endlessly recycled into the consciousness of Eywa and then back into living matter. Unlike some religions from Earth, the Na'vi do not view Eywa as an all-powerful, world-creating deity. They also do not believe there are any other gods, spirits, or demons associated with non-living forces of the world, such as mountains, rivers, or volcanoes. The Na'vi know that natural disasters, disease, and all other natural phenomena are not the work of Eywa, but rather, are uncontrollable, worldly forces. Eywa acts only as a defender and guide of life, who helps, protects, and guides the Na'vi against such life-threatening assaults of nature. laws: "You shall not set stone upon stone." "Neither shall you use the turning wheel." "Nor use the metals of the ground."

The Na'vi do not share typical human gestures. For example, they do not nod their head to mean "yes" and they do not shake their head to mean "no". When Na'vi encounter or greet one another, they gesture with their hand from their forehead, extending one hand down toward the other. They marry this gesture with the phrase "oel ngati kameie" (I see you). When Na'vi feel as if they are going to communicate something important to other Na'vi, they have a tendency to take the listener's hand. Na'vi are also known to hiss, especially in the encounter of a human.

Traditionally, once a young Na'vi has passed the tests on the path to adulthood, they are allowed to choose a mate. After the mate has been chosen, the new couple mates before Eywa. Though male Na'vi typically bond with female Na'vi, same-sex couples are not uncommon. Arranged pairings occur in certain clans, especially between heirs of the clan leader and tsahìk. Once an appropriate mate has been selected, a process that can take many years, the pair will connect queues at a sacred area such as the Tree of Voices to create an emotional bond that lasts a lifetime. The intertwining of queues (tsaheylu) creates a state of unified body consciousness in which both parties access the physical sensations of the other. While not erotic when used for the control of animals, during mating it creates a heightened awareness of the other person.

Na'vi speak a single unified language. The common Na'vi tongue has remained largely unchanged for thousands of years. The Na'vi language is almost entirely oral, likely because there is little for them to write when Eywa holds the memories of their ancestors, and they entrust other Na'vi to accurately deliver their messages to others. As such, they do not have a writing system, but they do use pictograms. Beside oral language, body gestures are used to communicate. Some clans have developed a sign language for underwater communication. When speaking the human language, Na'vi have a strong accent, rolling the "r" especially.

Pandora was discovered by humans using space telescopes at some point between 2050 and 2077. They were stunned by evidence of strong magnetic fields. Pandora's discovery prompted the invention of even larger space telescopes for more accurate readings. The news services would run clips of the wild scenery on Pandora and its bizarre flora and fauna, prompting many people on Earth to dream about visiting the moon, although this was mainly reserved for the hyper rich or qualified Resources Development Administration (RDA) officials. Around the year 2119, mass colonization and terraforming of Pandora began to occur by humans. While the RDA is responsible for researching Pandora and extracting resources, it also has a joint research program with the Pandoran Research Foundation. Meanwhile, the Pandora Conservation Initiative is unaffiliated with the RDA. Because humanity has ruined Earth by the 22nd century and faces extinction, Pandora is of great interest to them due to the amount of natural resources it has. The RDA has set up two major facilities on Pandora, Hell's Gate and Bridgehead.

Na'vi clans exist in every biome of Pandora, and each has its own unique culture, sometimes even unique physiology. Despite their differences and distance from one another, clans stay interconnected through trade and tradition. Clans: Anurai clan – Renowned artisans who are targeted by humans who wish to steal their artifacts. Aranahe clan - A clan of weavers that live in the Kinglor Forest. Kame'tire clan - A clan of healers who live in the Clouded Forest. Mangkwan clan – A clan close to the Omatikaya, known to be very welcoming to all who seek refuge there. Metkayina clan – Clan located on the reefs of the Pandoran ocean. Olangi clan – One of the horse clans of the plains. Omatikaya clan – A jungle-dwelling clan that lives in a Hometree, nearest to the RDA's mining operations. Ta'unui clan - A clan that lives on the Eastern Sea. Tawkami clan – A clan renowned for their knowledge of chemistry and botany. Tipani clan – One of the first to make contact with humans, renowned for their strength and use of armor. "Windtraders" - A clan of Na'vi that come from the desert who live wandering lifestyles and trade items with other clans. Na'vi clans exist in every biome of Pandora, and each has its own unique culture. Despite their differences and distance from one another, clans stay interconnected through trade and tradition. Although they are largely independent, different clans from distant areas will cooperate in times of great crisis Here is a liat of them. Most clans are led by a leader with the title of olo'eyktan if male and olo'eykte if female and a tsahìk who is a spiritual leader. They are distinguished by a red garment.

Avatar (na'vi call them Uniltìrantokx or “Dreamwalker) is a genetically engineered human / forest Na'vi hybrid body, designed to serve as a remotely controlled vessel for a human mind. Selected human candidates from the RDA-funded Avatar Program, known as drivers, can psionically connect with their avatar bodies, which use their human DNA as part of the genetic templates and greatly resemble the drivers' own facial features. The avatars are used to explore Pandora without needing exopacks to breathe air that would be poisonous to humans, and to more easily interact with the Na'vi natives. People do not die if their avatar dies. Avatars have 5 fingers and toes unlike na'vi that have 4. Avatsrs also lack the opposable big toes na'vi have. They also have eyebrows, smaller eyes and their noses are less flat and feline unlike na'vi Avatars display somewhat more human-like body musculature and structure than the Na'vi. ( comparing the build of an avatar to that of the Na'vi of the; avatars structure is sturdier than those of the more willowy Na'vi). The queue of an avatar starts at the base of the skull, whereas a Na'vi queue starts at the top of the skull Normally, to explore Pandora, genetically matched human scientists use Na'vi-human hybrids called "avatars". Avatars look a little different than normal Na'vi, since they have 5 instead of 4 fingers. An avatar is a biological shell or clone of a Na'vi-human hybrid, crafted with the combined DNA of a Na'vi and specific human volunteer. Avatars are used to help humans explore Pandora, without breathing equipment, as the atmosphere on Pandora is toxic to humans.

Clan Information: Alternative name: Blue Flute clan Location: Omatikaya Hometree (formerly), Omatikaya Village (formerly), High Camp (Today) Totem animal: Toruk Leader: Eytukan (until August 20, 2154) †, Tsu'tey (August 20–22, 2154) †, Jake Sully (August 22, 2154 - 2170), Tarsem (from 2170) Tsahìk: Mo'at, Sylwanin (tsakarem until 2152) †, Neytiri (tsakarem 2152 - 2170) The Omatikaya Clan (ENG: Blue Flute clan) is an ancient Na'vi clan that has lived in the rainforests of Pandora for hundreds of generations. The clan is currently led by Tarsem and Mo'at. The Omatikaya are renowned for their weaving abilities, recognized for their beautiful textiles and woven structures. They are also the first clan to make contact with humans, which makes the clan controversial as other clans oppose this interaction. The clan's members are deeply spiritual people with a respect for nature; they share a deep connection with the forest and especially Eywa herself due to them being responsible for protecting the Tree of Souls. Three Toruk Maktos have been members of the clan, most notably Jake Sully, the sixth Toruk Makto, and Entu, the first. The clan is led by an Olo'eyktan and Tsahìk, who are typically a mated pair. Culture: They are primarily hunter-gatherers. They do not use written language, and they do not use money. A Pandoran Research Foundation personality quiz highlights their notable traits as being spiritual, friendly, artistic and welcoming. Community is extremely important to the clan; all major events in an individual's life is celebrated with a communal gathering involving song, music and dance. While other clans such as the Anurai organize themselves around carving or pottery, the Omatikaya are renowned for their brilliant textiles and weaving skills. Thus, the loom plays a key role in the daily life of the clan. The largest of the Omatikayan looms is more massive than a Terran pipe organ. This 'mother loom' is given a place of honor in the common area of Hometree. The Omatikaya believe that if a job is done correctly it should never be done again; thus they will take as long as needed to perfectly construct a single bow, axe, or spear. The Omatikaya build practical items and tools for everyday survival, totemic storytelling and enjoyment. They use sustainable materials from the rainforest such as wood, minerals, gourds, reeds and plant leaves, and even the remains of deceased animals such as their bones. As expert weavers, the clan integrates patterns into their woven items, emulating what they see in nature: a complexity with a higher mathematical order. In general, rather than rigid 90 degree lines or grids, they weave and form in a holistic and organic way with rounded edges, sacred spirals and labyrinth-like patterns. All members specialize in at least one craft-making skill. One Na'vi may be an expert in braiding tight bow strings while another can stitch saddles. Through combined individual efforts, the Na'vi contribute to each other's resources, forming a cooperative system and clan bonding that has sustained them for tens of thousands of years. The clan encourages their children to make crafts (such as toy banshees) based on animals they see in the forest to help them understand their functions and forms. Music is of great importance to the clan, more so than any other, hence the clan being named after their most incredible and elusive instrument, the Blue Flute. The Omatikaya are a jungle-dwelling clan that previously made their home in one of Pandora's massive Hometrees. Their Hometree was over 20,000 years old and 300 meters (~900 feet) tall. The clan made use of all of its levels, with the deepest, underground chamber being reserved for ceremonies, the surface level for general living and gatherings as well as housing the mother loom and Toruk Makto totem, the upper chambers for cultivating hammocks to sleep on, and the canopy for sheltering the hunters' ikrans. After the Omatikaya's ancestral hometree was destroyed, Jake Sully temporarily relocated the clan to a living area near Hell's Gate while the clan waited to claim a new hometree for themselves. They then migrated back into the jungle and lived in scattered villages. As of 2170, the clan lives in High Camp. Rites When prospective hunters reach a certain age, they must perform Iknimaya, a rite of passage in which a young Na'vi must climb up into the Hallelujah Mountains to find an ikran. Through tsaheylu, the initiate creates a lifelong bond with it. Not all Omatikaya clan members practice this rite because not all clan members are hunters. To be considered an "adult" member of the clan, initiates must complete Uniltaron (Dream Hunt) in which the Na'vi hallucinate due to venom being injected into their body. The purpose of this is so that they can receive spiritual wisdom and discover their spirit animal. After this, the initiate is accepted by the clan as one of the People and is allowed to carve a bow from a branch of the Hometree. The new clan member may also choose a mate. When a member of the clan dies, the Omatikaya dig a hole near the roots of Hometree and place the deceased inside. The friends and family of the deceased line the grave with flowers and a Woodsprite is placed over them, along with their songcord. The clan honors the fallen member with singing and chanting. History: The First Toruk Makto: Some of the earliest Omatikaya tales speak of Entu, the first-ever Toruk Makto who, with his friends Ralu and Tsyal, tamed the beast in order to save the Tree of Souls from destruction. Later in his life, Entu became a traveler and left the clan, founding the Sarentu clan. Several millennia later, Neytiri's great-great-grandfather became the fifth Toruk Makto. The clan greatly honors Toruk Makto because of this, constructing a totem in remembrance of the legendary hero. The story of Toruk Makto is frequently recounted to children as they grow and learn. Relationship with Humanity: The Omatikaya were the first clan to make contact with humans and established peaceful negotiations with them. However, tensions formed due to the organizations more harmful practices to the environment, one of them being the mining of a mineral known as unobtanium which the RDA had largely been in pursuit of. The clan was against this goal since it violated the Three Laws of Eywa. Even so, the Omatikaya did not interfere and interactions went on with Grace Augustine having founded a schoolhouse in 2142, to teach the clan English and strengthen diplomatic ties. At one point, there was an incident involving the accidental contamination in the water which resulted in an ailment in the Omatikaya. This threatened to damage relations between the clan and the RDA but fortunately, this was resolved thanks to the efforts of Grace Augustine. Sadly, tragedy occurred sometime later when security forces disastrously killed a number of the students in response to them attacking and destroying RDA equipment. Among the fatalities was Sylwanin, the daughter of Mo'at and Eytukan and the tsahìk-in-training. Following this, the Omatikaya severed all peaceful relations they had with the RDA and conflicts continued to increase until both sides were on the brink of war. Relations briefly improved after the clan accepted Jake Sully who had been sent in a final diplomatic attempt by the RDA. Their ancestral Hometree unfortunately resided over one of the largest deposits of unobtanium which was why the RDA needed them to move. After negotiations failed between the RDA and the Omatikaya, the former shifted to more forceful means. In an attempt to make the clan leave, non-lethal teargas canisters were deployed first, but this led to retaliation and the Hometree subsequently was destroyed with incendiary missiles. Numerous Omatikaya were killed and the survivors were forced to take shelter at the Tree of Souls. With the start of all out war, the Omatikaya clan together with other clans, Jake Sully, and like-minded humans rallied against the RDA. Meanwhile, the organization planned to destroy the Tree of Souls in a preemptive strike to stop this uprising. With the aid of the Pandoran wildlife, the sacred site was successfully defended, and most of the RDA were expelled from Pandora. Omatikaya settling near Hell's Gate: About two weeks after the battle, Jake Sully set up a temporary home near Hell's Gate so the Na'vi and humans could grow closer and learn to coexist, and the remaining humans help heal some members who were badly injured in the battle. There was still conflict between the two races, with some members, including Ka'ani, protesting against the establishment of new mines to keep Hell's Gate running. Jake managed to introduce a temporary solution to the matter. Dissatisfied with the state of affairs and furious that a dreamwalker was given the title of Olo'eyktan, the late Tsu'tey's parents, Ateyo and Artsut, persuaded their younger son, Arvok, to challenge Jake to ritualistic combat known as First Blood. The winner of this rarely practiced ritual was to assume (or retain) the title of clan leader. Although Jake won the duel, he was poisoned with a substance that is lethal to the Na'vi, but survived, likely thanks to the human DNA in his avatar body. Arvok and his parents were banished from the Omatikaya clan as punishment. The Omatikaya welcomes Neteyam son of Jake Sully and Neytiri: In 2155, the Omatikaya Clan welcomed Jake and Neytiri's newborn son, Neteyam, and later their adoptive daughter, Kiri. The two had their first communion with Eywa at the Tree of Souls, celebrated by the entire clan. A few years after in 2168, by the decision of Mo'at and the elders of the Omatikaya clan, they moved to a new Hometree. Jake, however, convinced them not to move into it as it would easily give away the location of the Omatikaya if the RDA ever returned. He also trained the warriors of the Omatikaya how to fight in zero-G by shuttling them into space on the Valkyrie shuttle, equipped with specialized space suits. He also established the High Camp in the Hallelujah Mountains as an emergency hideout. Battle of the ISV Venture Star: Following the arrival of a new human transport in Pandora's orbit in 2168, Jake evacuated the Omatikaya and allied scientists to High Camp. Jake led a group of warriors to ambush the ISV Venture Star, with General Frances Ardmore aboard. While he, Neytiri, and their pilot Josh Winslow spoke with Ardmore to negotiate a peace, the Omatikaya warriors remained hidden, rolling around the ISV's hull to blow it up. The Na'vi and Hell's Gate rebels were, however, sabotaged when Nash McCosker betrayed them and the Omatikaya were forced to retreat back to Pandora. General Ardmore and her associates also survived and descended into Pandora's atmosphere aboard the ISV Manifest Destiny. Its high-powered engines' thrust created firestorms which set the forest below ablaze and killed the animals within a dozen kilometers. After the forest was burned down, the RDA dropped their Landing Modules onto the burned land to remove the remains of animals and forest vegetation with bulldozers and AMPs, thus the construction of Bridgehead began. Migration of the Sully Family: A year later in 2170, having ensured everyone's safety, the Omatikaya clan engaged the RDA in organized guerilla warfare under Jake and Neytiri's leadership, targeting and destroying their supply lines. Although the RDA suspected that the Omatikaya clan's new location was somewhere in the Hallelujah Mountains, they were unable to find the camp as Eywa's "immune system" would cause the banshees in the area to attack the RDA's aircraft after a short amount of time. Miles Quaritch and his recom squad were ordered to track down the location of the base and kill Jake Sully, as it was theorized their Pandoran bodies would not trigger the immune response. The squad captured Spider and interrogated him on the whereabouts of Jake Sully and the Omatikaya clan, but Spider did not reveal it. The Sully family leaves to protect their children from getting involved with the war: Knowing that Quaritch was a threat to his family and the entire clan, and fearing that Spider might reveal the location of the High Camp, Jake Sully convinced Neytiri to flee the forest. He relinquished leadership of the clan to Tarsem, a young but extremely wise warrior. The transfer of power took place at the Tree of Souls, and immediately after the ceremony, the family traveled to the Metkayina clan village of Awa'atlu several hundred kilometers away. Defending the Tulkun: After the Mangkwan Clan attack on the Tlalim Clan, Sa'ata carries Neytiri to High Camp for help. The Omatikaya, particularly Tarsem, help in the search for the missing Sully children and Jake. Mo'at later takes Kiri to the Tree of Souls in a failed attempt by the girl to connect to Eywa. When Jake takes up the mantle of Toruk Makto once more, the Omatikaya are one of the clans he calls into battle, spreading Jake's message to every clan within a day's ride of the Metkayina Clan. The Omatikaya participate in the Battle at the Cove of the Ancestors where the intervention of Eywa a second time leaves the Na'vi victorious, decimating the RDA hunting fleet and killing General Frances Ardmore, the RDA commander. Later, when Kiri and Spider connect to the Spirit Tree, the Spirit World takes on the form of the Omatikaya Hometree for them. Amongst the Na'vi who greet the two and welcome Spider into the People are Eytukan and Tsu'tey.

Clan Information: Location: Reefs, Eastern Sea Totem animal:Tulkun Leader: Tonowari Tsahìk: Ronal †, Tsireya (tsakarem) The Metkayina are an oceanic Na'vi clan located on Pandora's reefs on the Eastern Sea. Of the over 50 reef clans, the Metkayina are the largest. The clan's olo'eyktan is Tonowari, and its tsahìk was once Ronal, and is now presumably Tsireya. The clan's main village is Awa'atlu. Culture and Habitat: The Metkayina live along the shores of the Pandoran oceans, on islands or near the mainland. Their homes are marui pods which are built into the roots of mangrove-like trees spanning the islands. These homes hang directly above the water presumably for easy access for swimming. Massive seawall terraces, similar in appearance to travertine terraces, guard the villages from strong waves and provide an easy place for the clan to fish. Some of the Metkayina villages have existed for thousands of years. Structures are constantly renewed but seldom replaced. The main village of Awa'atlu is protected by a seawall 6 kilometers in radius. It has small docks for canoes, a centralized ilu pen and communal areas for gathering, eating and the telling of tales and singing of songs. The clan makes use of its extensive and diverse habitat in many ways and has a close relationship with water. The islands of the Metkayina and the waters surrounding them are home to many unique specimens of fauna and flora, such as the dorado verde, pincer fish, and papa mantis tree. The Cove of the Ancestors is an area sacred to the Metkayina and houses their primary sacred site, the Spirit Tree. The Cove of the Ancestors is also the location where the Metkayina lay their deceased in water burials. The Metkayina have a close relationship with tulkun, intelligent whale-like creatures of Pandora, and are able to communicate with them. The tulkun tend to visit the Metkayina around twice a year before departing back to their main ocean. The Metkayina consider them to be their siblings, with each member having a tulkun "spirit brother/sister", and share their spiritual traditions. The Calf Communion is a tradition that the Na'vi and tulkun share. Just as clans such as the Omatikaya and Olangi ride direhorses to trek the landmasses of Pandora, the Metkayina use ilu as their companion of choice for gliding across the Pandoran oceans. During combat, skilled hunters of the Metkayina ride the skimwing; taming one is also a rite of passage into adulthood, similar to how some mainland Na'vi clans must tame an ikran as they come of age. Na'vi Sign Language is used by clan members to communicate with each other underwater, as well as with the tulkun. Tattoos: The clan, like other reef clans, practices the art of tattooing. All of the tattoos are unique to the individual and chronicle their life. The locations of each tattoo carry a symbolic meaning: tattoos over the heart and chest symbolize the safe embrace of the central island. Arm tattoos represent the more exposed protective shield of the seawall. Thus, a hunter of the deep sea has densely tattooed arms and less on their chest. The tattoos are considered a gift both from Eywa and the clan and are created with inks from special animals. The Olo'eyktan has the most intricate tattoos within the clan, spanning much of their body. Members receive their first tattoo after they complete all of their rites of passage into adulthood. Rites: One of their rituals for newborns is known as First Breath. This a highly symbolic birth ritual that takes place with the participation of the entire clan. It takes place in shallow water, and the Tsahìk helps the mother give birth to a child that emerges directly from the womb into the water. This is a symbol of Metkayina's deep connection to water, which is their second home. The newborn then has to swim out of the water on its own, which is a symbolic transition from this element to air. The name of the ritual refers to the first breath the child takes after surfacing. Much like Omatikaya clan teenagers, young Metkayina members must complete a number of coming-of-age rituals, known to the Na'vi as iknimaya, before they can be considered adults. One of these rites includes bonding with a tsurak (skimwing), others are various tests with their tulkun spirit brother or sister. Once a Metkayina has completed all of these rites, they are bestowed with a special garment, their first tattoo, and three beads for their songcord. Biology: Metkayina anatomia: The Metkayina have adapted seemingly for an aquatic lifestyle, bearing considerable differences from mainland Na'vi. Their eyes are enlarged considerably and feature a blue or green color rather than yellow, their forearms and lower legs have expanded to include a fin-like structure known as a 'strake', and the tails are broadened to form a paddle shape and lack a tuft of hair at the end. They also have a nictitating membrane, or 'third eyelid'. Stronger upper bodies can be observed, especially in males, who also possess a slightly different chest structure from mainland males. Curly hair appears to be the norm within the clan. Their skin also sways to a more cyan or turquoise color than the traditional blue, with fluid, ripple-like stripes. Like Terran sharks and other marine creatures, the Metkayina have distinct areas of lighter coloration on their underbellies and faces. History: Arrival of the Sully Family: The Metkayina have presumably had little contact with humans, asides with an implication they have interacted with Ian Garvin. However, they were aware of the tulkun hunting operations by Cet-Ops, but were unable to interfere. The Sully family requesting uturu: The Metkayina clan took in the family of Jake Sully and Neytiri after they fled from the Omatikaya Clan so they won't be hunted by Miles Quaritch, and the rest of the RDA as Spider would have given their location away, seeking uturu as the whole clan knew that they are known as forest people. Though they were still being hunted by Quaritch and his recom squad, the isolated location of the Metkayina allowed them to live there safely for several months, learning to adopt the oceanic ways of the clan. After Kiri experienced a seizure bonding with the Spirit Tree and fell into a coma, Jake contacted Norm Spellman and Max Patel who flew to Awa'atlu in a Samson to try and help. Although Kiri recovered, the crew's Samson was caught by the RDA's radar, allowing them to deduce an area the Sullys were likely hiding in. The recom squad began interrogating the nearby reef clans, including the Ta'unui clan. Under the orders of Tonowari, the clans, as they don't know anything about Jake Sully, refused to give up information on him to the RDA, Quaritch and his squad. Although Spider said that forest people do not come to the water worlds, the RDA and the recom squad killed an ilu and burned down the village's marui. The clans were horrified by it. With no success interrogating the clans, Quaritch, with the help of Mick Scoresby and Dr. Ian Garvin, decided to use a tulkun hunt to anger the Na'vi and draw Jake out of hiding. They successfully hunted and killed Ro'a, Ronal's spirit sister, along with her calf, and left floater devices on her body to ensure the Na'vi would find it. As predicted, the Metkayina, especially Ronal, were furious about the slaying and called for retaliation. Jake, however, talked them down, and told them to warn the tulkuns about the hunts. Skirmish at the Three Brothers: The tulkun whalers eventually found and stuck Payakan with a tracking beacon, which was discovered by Lo'ak. He, along with his siblings and friends, including the daughter of the Metkayina leaders, Tsireya, helped free Payakan, but they were captured by Quaritch and the recoms. After Jake and the Metkayina learned of this, they rallied a war party and raced to Three Brothers Rock to rescue the children. A battle ensued which ultimately ended in the destruction of the S-76 SeaDragon and rescue of Tsireya and the other children, but the death of Neteyam, Jake and Neytiri's first-born son. After the conflict had ended, the Metkayina held a funeral for Neteyam and buried him at sea. Jake informed Tonowari the following day that he and his family would be leaving to seek refuge elsewhere, but Tonowari convinced him otherwise, pointing out Neteyam has been buried with their ancestors, and affirmed that they were now part of the Metkayina. Preparing for War: Following the battle, Jake and Lo'ak scavenged the wreckage of the SeaDragon for weapons, but the Metkayina had no interest in human weapons. Instead, Tonowari urged Jake to become Toruk Makto again, something that Jake refused to do. Spider continued to live with the Sully family amongst the Metkayina until Jake and Neytiri decided to send him back during a visit by the Tlalim Clan. As a compromise to their upset children, the Sullys were to accompany Spider back to High Camp before returning to the Metkayina. Following the Mangkwan Clan attack and Spider gaining the ability to breathe Pandoran air, the Sullys returned to the Metkayina to learn that tulkun hunting had resumed. In addition, Payakan's attempts to get the tulkun to fight caused him to be forced to leave the area, much to Lo'ak's dismay. Soon after, the RDA found the Metkayina village with the help of the Mangkwan and partially burned it down, forcing Jake to surrender. After being rescued by Neytiri, Jake became Toruk Makto again. Now aware that the RDA were planning to attack the upcoming Calf Communion, Jake rallied all of the clans within a day's ride of the Metkayina to their aid, including the Omatikaya Clan. However, Jake's attempts to get the tulkun to fight were unsuccessful until Lo'ak returned with Payakan and Ta'nok who showed her brethren the horrors that she had suffered at the hands of the RDA. Battle at the Cove of the Ancestors: When the RDA fleet arrived, they were ambushed by the tulkun and the gathered clans. While the attack was successful at first, Recom Quaritch arrived with the Mangkwan who he had armed with human weapons. The Metkayina suffered heavy casualties, including Rotxo, while tsahik Ronal was mortally wounded and died after giving birth to her daughter Pril. After Kiri, Spider and Tuktirey connected to the Spirit Tree and appealed to Eywa, the Southern Squidrays and thousands of Mountain Banshees joined the battle. Jake's Great Leonopteryx destroyed the RDA flagship, killing General Frances Ardmore, while Captain Mick Scoresby was killed by Payakan and Ta'nok. The battle ended with the RDA fleet destroyed or forced to retreat after suffering heavy casualties. Following the battle, the Metkayina and the tulkun underwent the Calf Communion. Payakan's exile was revoked, allowing him to finally join the others of his kind.

The clan's members share a deep connection with the forest and especially Eywa herself due to them being responsible for protecting the Tree of Souls. Two Toruk Maktos have been members of the clan. The clan is led by an Olo'eyktan(Clan Leader) and Tsahìk(the spiritual leader of a Na'vi clan), who are typically a mated pair. The Tomokaya Clan organizes themselves around carving or pottery, being one of the largest Clans to do so. Next to this, the Tomokaya clan builds practical items and tools for everyday survival, totemic storytelling and enjoyment. They use sustainable materials from the rainforest such as wood, minerals, gourds, reeds and plant leaves, and even the remains of deceased animals such as their bones. All members specialize in at least one craft-making skill. The clan encourages their children to make crafts with clay, shaping small figurines for themselves. Habitat The Tomokaya are a jungle-dwelling clan lives in one of the Hometrees. Their Hometree is over 20,000 years old and 400 meters tall. The clan makes use of all of its levels, with the deepest, underground chamber being reserved for ceremonies, the surface level for general living and gatherings, the upper chambers for cultivating hammocks to sleep on, and the canopy for sheltering the hunters' ikrans. The Tomokaya Clan is strictly in war with humans and the leaders dislike them.

Clan Information: Location: Western Frontier, Pandora Tsahìk: Ri'nela The Sarentu clan was a nomadic clan of Na'vi founded by Entu, the first Toruk Makto. The clan was nearly entirely wiped out by John Mercer and his mercenaries. This incident was then covered up, leaving Resources Development Administration unaware of what happened and making the Na'vi believe the clan had mysteriously disappeared. Meanwhile, a handful of children from the clan were taken after this event to be used in The Ambassador Program which was created by Mercer. Following the Pandoran War and RDA's expulsion, these Na'vi were placed into cryostasis to save them after Mercer ordered their execution. They were then awoken about 15 years later in the midst of the second war where they joined the Resistance in their efforts against the RDA and their colonization of the Western Frontier spearheaded by Mercer. In the end, the Mercer's operations were thwarted and the Sarentu clan was reborn in the Na'vi he had initially taken. Culture: Sarentu mark: The Sarentu Clan was a highly respected clan, famous for its outstanding storytellers, singers and stories. They were known for being diplomats who could resolve conflicts and bring peace, both within and between clans. They were excellent rhetoricians who could move the hearts of the Na'vi also from other clans, whom they visited frequently. Reluctant to fight, even against the RDA, they were also known for their peaceful attitude towards life. Comprised of storytellers, the clan would travel around Pandora to spread the tales of various Na'vi. They lived among other clans as if they were one of them, and would give them advice from an outsider's perspective. Frequent travel made them skilled ikran riders. One of the main elements of the clan's culture was The People's Cry, which allowed the few survivors to retain their identity and gave them the strength and faith to continue their legacy. The Tarsyu plant is also an important element, it allows only members of the Sarentu to connect with Eywa. Sarentu Totem: Once a year, the Sarentu left the clan they lived with to attend the Sarentu moot; this annual gathering let the Sarentu exchange stories and even petition the elders to let them stay in their current clan or go somewhere new. The known location where the council was held was the Circle of Songs in the Clouded Forest. The Sarentu's unique bond with the Tarsyu plant determined their place of appearance, the Tarsyu grow where the clan stayed or wandered, and can learn about the historical places where they camped, called the Sarentu lands. Additionally, there are Sarentu totems throughout the Western Frontier, large structures crafted by the Na'vi that carry symbols, meant to convey messages to future generations. They also built Memory Paintings at scenic overlooks throughout the Western Frontier. The Sarentu Mark: The Sarentu Mark is called Zeyrel Sarentuä in Na'vi, literally 'special [or distinct] image of the Sarentu,' or Zeyrel for short. It is located on the left cheek under the eye and is drawn on by the tsahik's fingers and thumb in a special ceremony at each Sarentu moot. It is the same shape for all Sarentu, inspired by the glowing arc formed by the torch of Entu, the first Sarentu and Toruk Makto, swung at the start of each story he told. The Zeyrel is given to children during a special ceremony at each annual Sarentu moot. The Zeyrel ceremony celebrates the child's first year of life and the application of the Mark. Any child who has reached their first year since the last moot is presented to the tsahik at the next moot. The Sarentu tsahik gathers fallen tarsyu petals as they are shed throughout the year, and mixes them with other pigments to create a paste. When applied, this paste binds to the proteins in the skin. The skin painlessly reacts to the mixture as it binds to it, creating new fibrous tissue. This results in a permanent, raised Mark on the surface of the skin. Children of the clan were marked at birth with a small family mark on their cheek, representing the symbol of their clan, making it impossible to hide who they were and drawing attention from Na'vi seeking a sympathetic ear wherever they went.[1][2] History: Founding and Culture: Nearly 3000 years prior to 2154, the clan was founded by a former member of the Omatikaya Clan, Entu. Massacre by John and Angela: In the year 2138, the Sarentu were attacked by a group of Sec-Ops mercenaries during their annual moot at the Circle of Songs. The attack was led by John Mercer alongside Angela Harding and Alma Cortez in order to gather a group of children to be used in The Ambassador Program. Before this, the Kame'tire Clan had been targeted for the program but one of its members known as Mokasa secretly managed to dissuade Mercer by revealing the location of the Sarentu moot to him. Unfortunately, neither Mokasa nor Alma were aware that Mercer's machinations would lead to the decimation of the Sarentu Clan. Ultimately, the clan was executed and a handful of children were abducted for TAP. At the same time, another member of the Sarentu managed to survive the massacre and went into hiding and self-imposed exile following this tragedy. To cover up this misdeed, reports to the RDA were falsified and barrels of corrosive acid were used to hide the remains of the clan, though this ended up creating a toxic mist called the yavä' in the Clouded Forest. One Kame'tire and friend of the Sarentu: Anufi, came to believe she was to blame for their disappearance by giving them faulty potions which supposedly killed them. This lie was also exacerbated by Mokasa who feared connecting to Eywa since it could reveal the truth and his role in the event. From this, the Kame'tire Clan was cast into shame for many years. The children abducted for TAP were placed in a residential school and lied to by Mercer, claiming their clan abandoned them. During their time there, they were pressured lose their Na'vi identities, customs, and belongings. They were further subjected to various forms of abuse at the hands of Mercer and Harding. Reemergence: After the RDA were expelled from Pandora, John Mercer ordered TAP be shut down and all of the Sarentu children killed. Alma saved them, however, and placed them all in cryostasis. Fifteen years later, Alma and the Resistance learned that the children were still alive in cryosleep and returned to the TAP facility to awaken them. Following this, the children began to reconnect with their lost culture by connecting with the Tarsyu and uncovering abandoned Sarentu totems and memory paintings. Eventually, the Na'vi clans of the Western Frontier, aided by The Resistance, successfully defeat John Mercer and end the colonization of the continent. Though the future of the clan remains uncertain, Ri'nela is preparing to become the new tsahìk. When the RDA was operating in the Spires Region, the player travels there to help a breakaway Kamitire stop them, which is successful. However, they're injured during the battle, and in the process, rescued by a Na'vi named Rasi, who is revealed to be a Sarentu that managed to escape the massacre of the clan in 2138. Unfortunately, she is living in self-imposed exile due to her guilt of abandonment and refuses to rejoin the clan. Trivia: Sarentu were marked at birth with a small family sigil under one eye. It is not known how the mark of the Sarentu is created. One theory is that it is created through a form of ritual scarification as a clan identifier or rite of passage for the Sarentu. The shading of the mark on the player character's face resembles the appearance of raised skin, and scarification is a ritual present in many indigenous human cultures, which Na'vi culture is known to draw inspiration from. However, the mark is never called a scar. The process was finally revealed during From the Ashes. After the Sarentu have awakened, Ri'nela is heard asking "Where's Yefti? And Telisi?" It can be assumed that these two are other Sarentu children in the Ambassador Program as in the intro scene there are at least three other Na'vi children there. It is unknown what happened to them. "Telisi" is also a name option for the player's ikran. In the TAP school's records there are also two other students mentioned: Okni (a sickly girl) and Yuayt (a boy that was TAP's eyes and ears in exchange for certain advantages. He may be the one that foiled Aha'ri's escape plan). According to Joshua Izzo, the clan was originally named the Saretu clan, but it was re-named the Sarentu due to Entu's role in its founding, which is why his name is the final four letters of the clan name. Rasi continued to build Sarentu Totems after the clan was nearly wiped out, keeping the tradition alive. Hers, however, were located in hidden areas instead of majestic ones to reflect her survivor's guilt.

Clan Information: Location: Bone Sanctuary, Pandora Totem animal: Thanator Tsahìk: Tiali, Tsnu'u (tsakarem) The Anurai clan is a noble ancient Na'vi clan, renowned as meticulous artisans and craftsmen. They are the targets of heavy violence by members of the Resources Development Administration who wish to steal their artifacts, due to their value on Earth's black market. Culture and Habitat: The clan specializes in the wisdom of the night sky, charting the alignments of stars, planets, and Polyphemus' other moons. Tal'an is the clan's most recently known astrologer. The Anurai are master artisans and craftspeople; they are particularly adept at making bone tools and artwork. They spare no detail when working on their creations, drawing on the materials around them. A masterful balance of spirit and ingenuity has set them apart from the other clans. Wild imagination and visionary prowess guide them to scavenge the vast bone-littered land in which they live, while some artisans even travel the world in search of new materials. Both playful and musical, they specialize in fashioning instruments from the bones of animals long laid to rest. Using these and whatever other materials they may find, the Anurai continuously invent and create beautiful objects such as necklaces and sculptures. The tsahìk of the clan traditionally wears a highly intricate and beautifully detailed beaded headdress. Such jewelry is a defining aspect of Anurai culture. The Anurai highly revere the thanator, the deadliest land predator on Pandora, and it is considered their totem animal. Going back generations, the clan upholds a tradition of building thanator totems made from the skeletal remnants of the beast. This intricate bone sculpture requires more than one person to build; the craftspeople must work together to uphold the structure and build upon it as a practice of teamwork and trust. The majority of the Anurai live near the bone sanctuary, a bone-littered, arid valley filled with the skeletal remains of Pandora's animals. Water is plentiful and caves are abundant and suitable for living. Some Anurai venture further to explore and find materials for their crafts. A Pandoran Research Foundation personality quiz highlights their notable traits as being creative, musical, introspective and wise. They feel deeply fulfilled when sharing one of their creative works with each other. Information from Reckoning: The winters are long in the Anurai region and the plants and animals here are generally hardy. The Anurai region is home to a variety of large and dangerous creatures, and local Na'vi hunters tend to travel in groups when they are out in the wild. The Fan Moose is indigenous to the Anurai region and is a reliable mount and companion for the local Na'vi. They have a ceremony Gathering Ceremony: creatures known as Fireback Mastodons migrate to the Anurai valley in their old age and the clan aids them to return to Eywa. In order to lure the animals to the valley, the clan must use materials that have the scent of a Fireback Mastodon on it. They also have a special relic for this purpose. The Anurai believe that birth and old age are an intertwined cycle of life. History Toruk - The First Flight: Approximately 3,000 years before humans arrived on Pandora, the Anurai clan participated in the events that led Entu to become the first Toruk Makto. Entu, along with his companions, Ralu and Tsyal, spent the night in the Anurai clan's territory to rest. While sleeping, the Anurai clan performed their ritual of constructing a thanator totem; this caused nightmares for Entu, whose parents had been killed by a thanator. The following morning, the young Na'vi found one of five artifacts needed to summon a toruk under the thanator totem: a Musical bone crafted by the Anurai, believed to have the ability to summon the toruk when played. Later, when lava flooded the vicinity of the Tree of Souls, the Anurai clan joined the Omatikaya clan and helped them stop the flow of lava by releasing a stream of water. Recent Years: Since the arrival of humans, the Anurai clan has been the target of violence from humans trying to steal the clan's artifacts to sell them on Earth's black market. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora — So'lek's Journey: In 2158, So'lek visited the clan. He learned how to make his own flute for weeks, until he tamed a thanator that he saved from another's attack and the clan congratulated him on his achievement. Tiali, the tsahìk of the clan offered him a place with the Anurai, but So'lek refused, knowing that he needed to continue the mission Hawnutu'un had given him. So'lek left and thanked Entok for his teachings before continuing into the desert. The Anurai lived in a jungle and Hometree similar to jungle clans, but were still master artisans. The Anurai were almost completely destroyed by Sean Wallen who wanted their artifacts to sell on Earth's black market. The two living members of the massacre, Rai'uk and Kyuna, went on a quest for revenge against Sean; this comprised the plot of the game. Around the year 2169/2170, Raven visited the clan. While searching for what had happened to their mother and father, Raven discovered three of the members have met their parents: Tal'an, Ahulang, and a deceased Na'vi known as Zureyn. Unfortunately, some members of the clan thought Raven's parents had stolen one of the clan's sacred relics back in the day: a horn. To earn back the clan's trust, Raven assisted with the Gathering Ceremony, and also offered to find the relic. Raven discovered through Zureyn's memories in the Spirit Tree that their parents did not steal the relic; rather, they hid it, apparently at an RDA camp. This cleared the names of Raven's parents. Trivia: The clan's near-total destruction was retconned in The World of Avatar: A Visual Exploration, which states that although they are the target of violent mercenaries who want their artifacts, they have not been massacred. Parker Selfridge's office in Hell's Gate contained several Na'vi artifacts, including a bow, arrows, and a dreamcatcher-like item, although it is unclear if they are of Anurai origin. So'lek's Journey shows that the Anurai are very alive and prosperous.

Clan Information: Location: Silk Woods, Kinglor Forest, Western Frontier, Pandora Totem animal: Kinglor Leader: Ka'nat Tsahìk: Asahe (formerly) †, Etuwa (currently) The Aranahe clan, also known as the Kinglor Forest clan, is a clan of Na'vi weavers that live in the Silk Woods of the Kinglor Forest, located in the Western Frontier of Pandora. The clan is led by its Olo'eyktan, Ka'nat, and his daughter, the Tsahìk Etuwa, though the two do not always see eye to eye. Culture and Habitat: The Aranahe are stylish, sophisticated, and intellectual, reveling in all the arts, but especially weaving the fine silk of the kinglor. The Aranahe have learned to survive by abiding by long-standing traditions and valuing the needs of the community over the wants of the individual. They frown upon those who would question these ancient ways. The Aranahe are known for their dyes and their knowledge with dyes is shown everywhere in their hometree and clothing. They trade dyes and textiles with other clans, possibly including the Sarentu clan. They have a connection with the kinglor, a moth-like species that produces the silk used by the Aranahe for their creations. They live in a Hometree. Its many chambers and twisting corridors of the mighty tree are adorned with painted tapestries and dyed silks, displaying the artistic way of life of its inhabitants. Naturally one of the nesting places of the kinglor, it has recently received them in numbers that are threatening its stability. The clan connects to Eywa at the Glade of Light, a mountainous grove of Trees of Voices nestled amongst waterfalls. The Glade of Light also hosts important communal gatherings of the Aranahe. History: Attacks by the RDA: The clan's previous tsahìk was Asahe, the partner of Ka'nat and Etuwa's mother. Asahe saw that the hearts of the Sky People were poisoned by greed and ignorance. Unfortunately, she was fatally injured in an RDA ambush while assisting The Resistance. The Resistance ensured she was returned to Hometree, but Ka'nat threatened to kill the humans if they ever came close to Hometree again and became wary of ever confronting the RDA again. Eventually, the Aranahe discovered that the local kinglor populations were fleeing their natural feeding grounds, and the clan began sheltering the creatures in their hometree. This, however, threatened the stability of their hometree. After The Sarentu awoke from cryostasis, they sought the aid of the Aranahe clan once more after being rescued by Etuwa. With her help, as well as Nefika and Itu's, the Sarentu gained the trust of the Aranahe and bonded with the kinglor queen. In her memories, they witnessed the RDA's surveying balloons releasing a radar signal that caused the kinglor flowers to close up, starving the kinglor. With help from Etuwa, the Sarentu successfully destroyed a nearby RDA base that was sending the signal to the balloons. Impressed and inspired by the Sarentu's actions, Ka'nat agreed to help the Resistance once more. Later, with the kinglor flowers now open, the Sarentu helped Etuwa return the kinglor to their natural environment. During the assault on John Mercer's stronghold in the Kinglor Forest, the Aranahe joined the fight and helped end his destructive practices in the Western Frontier. From the Ashes: The clan's hometree and surrounding forest territory is attacked with a devasting fire and subsequently invaded by a coalition force consisting of the Mangkwan clan and the RDA. Trivia: The Aranahe is the first clan to be led by a father and daughter.

Clan Information: Location: Wetlands, Pandora Totem animal: Tetrapteron Leader: Tiaru † Tsahìk: Angat, Ro'até (tsakarem) The Hulanta Clan is a Na'vi clan that lives in the Wetlands by water. The Hulanta clan's symbol is water, and whirlpools are often used in their designs, as they consider water to be sacred. The Hulanta are experts in pottery and weaving. History: When the Hulanta clan first chose to settle in the wetlands, their original Olo'eyktan created the first water container, and it became a precious relic to the clan. However, the relic was stolen at some point by RDA member Phil Bennet, and the clan did not perform their Water Ceremony in over 10 years as a result. War of the Wetlands: Around the year 2170, the Hulanta were attacked by the RDA administrator of Forward Base, Trinity Harper, and the Wetlands area bombed. The Olo'ekytan Tiaru died in the attack while the Tsahìk Angat was captured, and apparently taken to a prison camp near where the Tayrangi Clan lives. The surviving Hulanta had to leave their home. Ro'até stepped up to become the new clan leader. Culture: The Hulanta clan speak with the water, the earth, and the sky, and they seem to receive responses. Living in a natural environment such as this, their lives are filled with a variety of sensations. These Na'vi who inhabit the Wetlands believe that everything around them has its own unique power and virtue. The Hulanta clan is also one of the most accepting of the Sky People, and most of its members are kind and welcoming. The Na'vi regard exhalation as a sharing of the soul with nature, and the saliva, an important vehicle that carries the power of life and healing. It is mentioned the clan holds a festival once every 4 or 5 years. At the start of this festival, a lead singer is selected. They have a ceremony called the Flowing Water Ceremony which is about feeling the power of water, and thanking water for what it gives. In this ceremony, they make an offering to Eywa using the waters. They make small circular boats and put unique offerings in them. The ceremony can be seen here. Another ceremony is a rite of passage where Na'vi children must cross a river somehow in order to become Hulanta. This rite is about making them understand the importance of teamwork and to pay tribute to their ancestors. These children must also wear special adornments in order to participate in this rite. In order to be seen as an adult in the clan, members must make their own bow. Tetrapterons are their spirit animal and consider them their family. It is also against the clan's traditions to kill an animal when it is hunting, due to a belief animals deserve a chance at fighting for life and survival. Ceremonial Bow: The Ceremonial Bow is a symbol of coming of age in the Hulanta clan. Throughout history, some outsiders have had the rare honor of receiving the bow, including sky people. However, this honor is only bestowed on people who made great contributions to the clan. Whenever someone like this appears, the chief hunter of the clan waits at the Hometree until this candidate satisfies the conditions, then guides them through a trial to obtain the Ceremonial Bow. The wood of the Ceremonial Bow comes from the Wetlands Hometree, the giant tree that represents the prosperity of the Wetlands and the Hulanta clan. However, the Hulanta people do not damage the Hometree to craft the bow. Normally they collect branches that have already fallen. The Hulanta people usually use the intestines of various animals to make the bow strings. However, since the Ceremonial Bow represents the apex of Na'vi craftsmanship, the intestines of the hardy sturmbeest are often used. The Ceremonial Bow is mainly used for ceremonies, so its decorations are elaborate. The rich soil and water in the Wetlands has led to a proliferation of colorful wildlife, so a variety of brilliant feathers is available. In Na'vi tradition, the Ceremonial Bow is usually passed down from generation to generation. Since the Hulanta clan has received help from outsiders a number of times, a tradition of gaining the bow through trial has also been established. Passing this trial means one has gained the true recognition and acceptance of the Hulanta clan. Hometree: Na'vi clans tends to carve out an area of their Hometrees as a communal space. For the Hulanta clan, an entire empty central hall is the gift of the Hometree. This is where the men and women of the Hulanta would gather when the Olo'eyktan and Tsahik would address the entire clan. Likewise, the clan would have lively bonfire celebrations here. Even without taking into account the humidity of the air in the wetlands, the thick bark of the Hometree is somewhat fire resistant, so the Hometree is rarely ever burnt by a bonfire. Still, the firekeepers of the Hulanta clan who keep the fires burning are always on guard in case an animal or a careless clan member knocks over the fire pit - a point repeatedly emphasized in the clan's songs. Spirit Tree: The Spirit Tree of the Hulanta clan, called the Tree of Echoes, is surrounded by steep rock walls that are extremely slippery from moss and dew, but some of the Hulanta still insist on climbing the rock walls here every day to link to the Spirit Tree. The rainfall in the wetlands is tremendous. In Hulanta clan lore, one year the rain came so hard that it even filled the sunken basin completely, leaving the entire Spirit Tree barely above the water at its highest point. When the rain stopped, the entire Hulanta clan rallied, with groups of adult Na'vi scooping water into the river outside in baskets, while the elderly and children wove water baskets and prepared meals for them. With the efforts of the whole clan, the water under the Spirit was finally drained successfully. This story became a group memory of the Hulanta clan and was recorded in their songs and passed down from generation to generation. Trivia: There was a morbid side quest about a father (Txusim) getting birthday gifts for his teenage daughter until she becomes an adult. However, it is later learned Txusim died from illness after some time has passed, and that his daughter actually died 3 years ago, and the whole point was Txusim making gifts for his deceased daughter.

Clan Information: Totem animal: Viperwolf The Huyuticaya, also called the U'imi Huyuticaya, were a Na'vi clan briefly mentioned in James Cameron's Avatar: An Activist Survival Guide. Huyuticaya are known for their tremendous love and respect for viperwolves, and often decorate their streamers with the viperwolf themes. Some of the clan members wear outfits to look like viperwolves. They also mark their face, hands, and feet with white war-paint to show they are without fear of death.

Clan Information: Location: The Hollows, Sheltering Falls Leader: Tsu'lo (Ke'awa Kame'tire) Tsahìk: Anufi The Kame'tire clan is a clan of Na'vi healers that live in the Clouded Forest. During the Second Pandoran War, they had their own dark reasons to stay hidden. Their tsahìk, Anufi, once lived in exile and left her advisor Mokasa in charge. He controlled the clan and kept the outside world at bay. However, Anufi would later return to lead the clan again. The clan also has a sub-group called the Ke'awa Kametire, led by Tsu'lo. This group left the greater clan because they did not believe in Mokasa. However, they eventually reunited with the rest of the clan again. Culture: They are a reclusive and introverted clan who are deeply suspicious of outsiders. Still, they believe that all wounds eventually scab over and heal, and so too all impurities of the spirit can be redeemed. Respected as healers and herbalists, they have a deep knowledge and appreciation for plant life which is reflected in their organic styled clothing. This includes imposing armor made through wood shaping, the art of softening and sculpting wood into different shapes. They are less eager to fight the Resources Development Administration than some other clans, with many of the clan preferring to stay hidden. While they may not go into battle for what they love, they will conceal, heal, and protect that which has value. The clan lives within a settlement called The Hollows, which is composed of woodshaped dwellings nestled in a rocky gorge. This was not always their home, but they began living there after the disappearance of the Sarentu, choosing to hide away from other Na'vi in shame. The Kame'tire connect to Eywa at the Circle of Ancestors, a nook within The Hollows which houses the Whispering Greatcap. This location is also used for major clan gatherings. There is another Whispering Greatcap within Ancestor's Rest which is used for smaller Kame'tire gatherings or individual visits. Though the Kame'tire do not seem to have a symbiotic relationship with any one creature in a way similar to the Aranahe Clan or Zeswa Clan, they hold a deep respect for the Sailfin Goliath, calling them Gentle Ones. Healing and Herbalism: Renowned healers and caretakers, the Kame'tire historically traded remedies to other clans. One of the remedies the clan frequently produce are potions, mixtures of various herbs and compounds that produce healing effects. Ingenious Kame'tire have modified potion recipes to produce smoke bombs to disorient RDA troops. Herbalism fell out of favor in the clan after the disappearance of the Sarentu. However, a few dedicated herbalists like Siul and Okul kept the tradition alive. Their research into the yavä' eventually culminated in the production of an antidote granting the drinker immunity to the lethal mind altering effects of the toxic cloud. Crafting: The Kame'tire have historically been gifted woodshapers. Several Kame'tire can be seen within settlements and out in the Clouded Forest shaping wood with knives. They fashion the roofs and walls of their settlements with wood, retaining the natural shapes of the material rather than transforming construction wood into rigid shapes as humans do. Wood is also used by the clan to craft prosthetics for those who have had limbs amputated, as seen with Anufi's prosthetic arm. Wood may also be fashioned by the Kame'tire into armor, weaponry, dolls, totems, and masks. Unfortunately, Kame'tire woodshaping is a dying art. Uniluk is the last remaining artisan woodshaper of the clan. Storytelling and Kame'tire Theater: Many elements come together to create a Kame'tire story. Stories are told primarily through song by gifted storytellers such as Taka'ri. Masks aid in the practice of Kame'tire theatre, representing different characters, archetypes, or wildlife. Dolls are also used to represent characters in shadow puppet productions by casting shadows onto the walls. The Kame'tire also employ the use of practical effects, using their advanced knowledge of herbalism to craft colored smoke bombs that enhance performances. One creature frequently represented through theatrical masks is the Echo Stalker, whose large and colorful ears provide inspiration for mask makers and playwrights. Wearers of Echo Stalker masks usually fill the role of the blind prophet, a similar role to the human mythological and ancient theatrical character Tiresias. The storytelling art of the Kame'tire was historically fed by tales brought to them by the Sarentu. After the Sarentu Clan's disappearance and the Kame'tire's isolation from the other clans, Kame'tire theater has suffered without a steady influx of new material. Na'vi like Namtet are determined to keep Kame'tire theater alive. Music: Throat singers, like Manwe, practice their craft throughout the Clouded Forest and within various Kame'tire camps and settlements. Songs served several purposes. Some were to honor the clan's ancestors, others soothed frightened children, and some were to poke fun at embarrassing accidents. Kame'tire singers develop a deep understanding of the history of their clan through their work. History: Background: The Kame'tire were the original candidates that John Mercer intended to use to source children for TAP. However, when Mokasa refused to allow Mercer to take the clan's children, he instead directed him to the Sarentu Clan, foreseeing that he would not graciously accept his refusal and choosing to provide him an alternative. They had been known for having close connections with the Sarentu long ago, before the clan was nearly wiped out. Having been the last to see the Sarentu Clan alive, rumors spread that they were responsible for the killings, which caused them to be shunned by all other clans of the Western Frontier. Frontiers of Pandora: The Kame'tire Clan is the final clan introduced to the player character in the main story, first appearing in the quest The Hidden Clan. Many clan members are initially reluctant to interact with the player character, or even outright hostile. However, Okul and Sa'ney are sympathetic to the player character's motivations. Sa'ney aids the player character in finding Anufi, and the player character eventually convinces Anufi to return to her clan. Anufi and Okul help the player character reveal that the Kame'tire were not responsible for the massacre of the Sarentu Clan, and that the rumor was instead started by Mokasa to deflect blame away from himself. The Kame'tire then agree to help the The Resistance fight against the RDA, providing medical aid to the wounded and bringing warriors to fight in battle. From the Ashes: Jin-young MacKay mentions that after the Mangkwan attack they managed to warn the Kame'tire of their coming and just in time as members of the Mangkwan clan had poisoned their water sources. Anufi spotted it before anybody got hurt and she moved the clan into the Spires with the Ke'awa.

Clan Information: Location: Deep jungle (neighboring that of the Tawkami Clan), Pandora The Kekunan are a Na'vi clan. Little is yet known about their way of life, but they are considered to have a greater skill at banshee riding than any other clan. They are known for their fast reflexes, cool composure and courageous heart that are all required to tame such a beast. Culture: The Kekunan are excellent aerial hunters, often doing so hundreds of meters off the ground. They wear bright, boisterous colors, which is symbolic of their tribute and confidence with the creatures that sustain their way of life. The Kekunan love nothing more than to leap and dance from one floating mountain to another and urge their Kekunan brothers and sisters to further feats of daring. A Pandoran Research Foundation personality quiz highlights their notable traits as being daring, athletic, impulsive and fearless. Their children begin learning the skills behind banshee riding at a very early age, using toy banshees as educational tools to demonstrate physics and maneuvers. The Banshee Catcher, used by other clans including the Omatikaya, has its origins in Kekunan legend, as an invention of the first banshee rider Taronyu. History: The clan is best known as the birthplace of the first Ikran rider, Taronyu. He named his flying mount Rotaylu. Interestingly, taronyu means "hunter" in the Na'vi language; in the culture of the moon's indigenous peoples, this title is bestowed upon a person who has successfully completed the Iknimaya ritual and become one with their ikran, the culmination of their hunting training. Toruk - The First Flight: The Kekunan clan was also one of the few clans involved in the time of the first Toruk Makto. The arrival of Entu, Ralu and Tsyal to the clan, they showed the chief the Toruk talisman and that they are in search of artifacts necessary to tame the Great Leonopteryx, being the only clan that believes in the prophecy, he gave the young men a horseman's mask and decided to help them locate the Toruk by taking them to the Hallelujah Mountains where it lives. When lava began to destroy the sacred Tree of Souls, the Kekunan joined the other clans to help save the tree. Trivia: Kekunan craftsmanship was present as early as the first battle in the form of clothing and other items used by the Omatikaya Clan. Notably, the battle band worn by Jake Sully during the Assault on the Tree of Souls was of Kekunan origin.

History: Only one member of Li'ona clan is known by name, Tasun. He helped Rai'uk, who crashed near his village after a fight with a Scorpion. The clan lived in poor conditions. Flora and fauna were dying on the clan's habitat and the rivers had been dry as long as could be remembered. Rai'uk blamed humans for these conditions and asked for the clan's help to bring back the water. The Li'ona clan, however, did not want to make war. Rai'uk went alone and destroyed the humans' dam, making the rivers run again. Upon his return, the Li'ona clan were joyous and grateful. Conrad Olson attacked the Li'ona clan with several troops in retribution for Sean Wallen's death. Rai'uk stopped the attack and was offered to be part of the clan. He refused the offer and left to inform the Na'vi of the enemy inside.

Clan Information: Alternative name: First clan Location: Valley of Origins, Pandora Leader: Tse'huk / Tsu'hak The Ni'awve clan was the first ever Na'vi clan. They reside in the Valley of Origins and their clan leader is Tsu'hak. History: The Ni'awve clan made contact with humans when they found Ryan Lorenz near the Tree of Souls. Since Ryan had a vision of a possible future, the Ni'awve saw him as a chosen one. Ryan Lorenz helped them a lot during his time there and the Ni'awve taught him the way of the Na'vi. After Ryan's death he was seen as a hero of the Ni'awve clan. Jake Sully and Neytiri were able to rescue Tse'huk, the new leader of the Ni'awve clan, from the Unobtanium Mine. There are numerous totems dotted around the world, which may have been built by this clan.

Clan Information Alternative name: Horse clan of the Plains Location: Plains, Pandora Totem animal: Direhorse Leader: Akwey The Olangi clan was a nomadic Na'vi group led by Akwey. Like other horse clans of the plain, the clan specialized in cavalry, utilizing direhorses. They were among several horse clans of the plain, an unknown number of Na'vi clans in the area. The clan ceased to exist as a result of the events in Avatar. History: The clan's movement was based on following game during its seasonal migratory patterns. They lived in the shade of the massive trees that number the plain, making homes that are thought to be wicker huts, made from long grasses or wood, with fires in the center. The Olangi clan highly valued the freedom this nomadic lifestyle allowed them, seeing it as a privilege and a birthright to have the chance to spiritually "see" much of Pandora. Above all other horse clans of the plain, they were seen as premier direhorse riders. A Pandoran Research Foundation personality quiz highlights their notable traits as being restless, nomadic, honorable and loyal. Avatar: When summoned by Jake Sully as Toruk Makto, they assisted in the defense of the Tree of Souls during the final battle in Avatar. They played an important role in the conflict as cavalry, essentially attempting to halt the advance of RDA AMP suits and infantry units. They were supported by Norm Spellman in his avatar form, and later in his human form, who helped to direct the ground assault by keeping in contact with Jake Sully using a throat microphone. The clan sustained heavy casualties through the course of the battle, including Akwey's son, and though the exact number is unknown, it was greater than any other clan present at the battle. The Olangi survivors of the battle were absorbed into the Omatikaya Clan. Over a decade after the battle, Akwey stated that he is the only warrior left of his clan, which consisted largely of elderly Na'vi and children. Trivia: They share similarities with the Zeswa Clan. Akwey had a son that died in battle.

Clan Information: Location: The Highlands, Pandora Leader: Saotun Tsahìk: Ameini The Rey'tanu Clan lives in the arid highlands. History: A hundred years ago, the Rey'tanu first arrived in the Highlands when the beasts of the Highlands were at large and danger was everywhere. There was nothing the Olo'eyktan could do about it. Seeing the clan wandering again, the brother of the Olo'eyktan, Havang, who was the Hunter Leader of the clan, stepped forward. He led the hunters to defeat the pack leader, expel the herds, and fought for the very survival of the clan. Eventually, he defeated the most powerful beasts at the cost of his life, and the Rey'tanu were able to establish a home. However, the harpetooth were too dangerous. Every year the clan lost brothers and sisters. Eventually, a great Tsahìk led the people up onto the towering Mushroom Rocks where it is safer, and they settled there. The unique structure of this home also ensures that every Rey'tanu is an expert rock-climber. Rey'tanu legend has it that their ancestors settled here to escape the hordes of wild animals, but folklorists at the RDA believe that they chose this area for other reasons. RDA Activities: Around the year 2170, the clan becomes threatened when the RDA's activities begin polluting the environment which damages the clan's few water sources, such as an oasis. During a sandstorm, Raven meets the clan and takes shelter. She does various tasks for the clan and earns the trust of Ameini. However, a member named Akeylong ends up being killed by an RDA turret. Habitat and Culture: Compared to the desolation of the rest of the Highlands, the area chosen by the Rey'tanu clan is a paradise. The cascading Mushroom Rocks provide a natural subdivision of the Rey'tanu home, from living areas to lookouts. The surrounding Mushroom Rocks keep the wind and sand out, and the interior has water to meet basic drinking needs, while the nearby oasis provides water for irrigation so that they do not have to resort to hunting in the dangerous environment of their wetland brethren. The structure of their home and the barren environment have given the Rey'tanu a conservative character over the years, and they do not go out hunting much. Since the biodiversity is weak in their area, they have adapted more on primitive agriculture and grazing than hunting, which leaves them only a small number of hunters. The Rey'tanu believe that Eywa treats all things in the world equally and justly, and they do not bemoan for the poor resources found in the Highlands, but believe that this is even the best environment for them. The Rey'tanu have planted Pandoran turtle pears around the rocks. This is a tough crop that is harvested once a year and produces plenty of food which can be stored for a long time. They have bonded with animals known as the Flat Headed Capra, making this hardy and patient creature their companion. The Rey'tanu Clan praise the sun of the Alpha Centauri System, as it gives them light and heat, allowing the turtle pear and other plants to grow and provide fruits. The tenacity of the people of the Rey'tanu Clan is born out of the harsh environment of the Highlands, and this has also spurred them to listen to the voice of Eywa through meditation. Harvest Ceremony: The Harvest Ceremony is the most important event for the clan. On this day, they light bonfires, share food, and dance to music led by the Olo'eyktan. They celebrate the clan for their hard work throughout the year. Most importantly, the clan shows their ancestors that the Rey'tanu clan is still alive and well and that the home they had built is still nurturing future generations. Spirit Tree: The intense sunlight from the Highlands shines through the large opening at the top of the Spirit Tree, allowing it to bloom with extremely unique colors. The Rey'tanu Spirit Tree has an extremely thick and dense root system, but this root system is not invasive and does not squeeze out the vital nutrients from other plants. Quite the contrary, the density of vegetation here is far superior to that of other areas of the Highlands. It is conceivable that these roots penetrate deeply into the crevices of the surrounding rocks with a strength beyond our imagination, breaking the rocks down and turning them into soil after countless years of build-up, nourishing the plants underneath them and bringing the desolate Mushroom Rocks back to life. Each leaf of the Spirit Tree reflects the strong sunlight of the Highlands, making the cavern where it is located as if bathed in a golden light. It is unknown if the ancestors of the Rey'tanu clan were guided by this tree to make their home in this fertile land, but it is clear that, like other clans, the Spirit Tree and the Rey'tanu clan are inseparable. Trivia: They use hang-gliders to fly across the sky. The clan also uses smoke signals. Red smoke has only been used three times in the clan's history and is a very bad omen. It mentions there is an excellent smoke master named Tiala who does not usually live with the clan because her work is too dangerous. It seems Tiala was Elang's original name. It is mentioned that some of the Tlalim's most unique instruments are the Rey'tanu clan gourd musical instruments.

Clan Information: Location: Atoll in the Eastern Sea, Pandora Leader: Ta'unui Olo'eyktan Tsahìk: Ta'unui Tsahìk The Ta'unui Clan are an oceanic Na'vi clan on the Eastern Sea. They are one of many reef people who live in the same group of atolls as the Metkayina Clan. History Like the Metkayina, the Ta'unui are adapted to the ocean and live in marui, which are built between the roots and branches of mangrove trees. They use the ilu as mount and decorate their bodies with tattoos that are an indicator of their status and life experience. In 2170, the village of Ta'unui was targeted by Miles Quaritch and his team of Recoms looking for Jake Sully. The colonel showed the locals Jake's photo and asked if they had seen him, to which they replied they had not, as they were under the orders of Tonowari, the clan leader of the Metkayina Clan. Frustrated that the clan did not seem to know anything about Jake, Quaritch ordered his squad to kill one ilu, much to the shock of the whole clan and Spider. Quaritch then threatened to kill the Tsahìk if the Olo'eyktan did not give up Jake's location. Disgusted, Spider rejected to translate this threat and declared that he did not want to be part of this. Finally, under the influence of Spider's pleas, Quaritch spared the lives of the whole clan, but he still ordered his squad to burn the village down instead, leaving the villagers in despair. Trivia: There was confusion whether or not the Ta'unui was a clan or just the name of their village, and if they were considered part of the Metkayina clan. But they are their own independent clan.

Clan Information: Alternative name: Sky Seer clan Location: Deep jungle (neighboring the Kekunan clan), Pandora Leader: Tawkami Olo'eyktan Tsahìk: Tawkami Tsahìk The Tawkami clan (ENG: Sky Seer clan) is a resourceful Na'vi clan that resides peacefully deep in the wild Pandoran jungle. The clan has long watched over Eywa's ecosystem with a careful eye to maintain the balance and is known for its persistent quest for knowledge and lorekeeping. Culture: The Tawkami are highly studious and well known amongst other clans for being the most knowledgeable on Pandora and its inhabitants. A Pandoran Research Foundation personality quiz highlights their notable traits as being gentle, analytical, scientific and curious. The clan considers it their mission to study and preserve the sacred ecosystem of Pandora. Many among them nest in massive, bioluminescent plants such as healing roses for days at a time to meditate and attain spiritual wisdom. They use plants for food, medicine, decorative items, and even personal clothing. Most notably, the Tawkami are master botanists, chemists, and alchemists. It has been said that where most see a beautiful landscape, the Tawkami see Pandora as an elaborate concoction of ingredients each with its own unique powers and virtues. Their recipes have been refined and passed down over generations, and include a wide array of potions, remedies, and other concoctions. Among their repertoire are tranquilizers, extracting essential oils, and producing the plexiglass-like material for their rider's masks. The Tawkami award multicolored sashes to alchemical apprentices among their own. Each apprentice is given a plain sash to wear at the start of their training, to which colorful strips of fabric are added as they learn and gain mastery of new skills. The more colorful the sash, the more experienced the chemist. Habitat: The clan's territory neighbors the Kekunan clan and is situated in the mountains. It is a lush jungle filled with many varieties of bright, colorful flowers ranging drastically in size, the largest towering over even a fully grown Na'vi. Their village is centralized by a giant panopyra, which once contained the sacred Tranquil Seed. They live in huts. Rites: Hunters of the Tawkami clan undergo their own version of Iknimaya when they come of age. Initiates get a yellow V-shape applied to their forehead, and must create their own rider's mask. The plexiglass-like material of the lenses is cut and custom-fit to each rider by the clan elders, and initiates spend up to 16 hours polishing the lenses during their rite. History: Toruk - The First Flight: The earliest tales of the Tawkami tell of the youngster, Tsyal, a daughter of the Olo'eyktan who defies her father's wishes and helps Ralu and Entu on their quest to tame a Great Leonopteryx. They needed the Tranquil Seed, one of the sacred items needed on their quest to tame toruk. The clan chief refused to help Entu and Ralu and even laughed at them, not believing the prophecy. Against the will of her clan, Tsyal stole the seed and joined them. She uses the sacred Tranquil Seed to subdue the toruk, helping Entu become the first Toruk Makto. Later, the Tawkami were summoned by Toruk Makto to help the Omatikaya clan stop the flood of lava that threatened to destroy the Tree of Souls. They helped destroy a mountain and release a stream of water onto the lava. When a mysterious illness strikes the children of the Omatikaya clan and, as it is later learned, the avatars of Hell's Gate, Mo'at turned to the Tawkami clan for help in finding an antidote. Mo'at had taken Grace Augustine with her to the village of Tawkami, to which Mireya was skeptical; at first, she refused to help for fear of contaminating her own clan, but she eventually agreed to help. After Grace passed out, Mireya discovered patches of pale pigment on her body. She decided on bringing Grace's avatar to a field of syekalin, a flower suspected of causing the disease. Mireya believed that what caused the disease could also become a cure. Mo'at and Grace later used the syekalin to synthesize a cure for the disease. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora — So'lek's Journey: In 2162, eight years after the Battle of Ayram Alusìng, So'lek was in the territories of the Tawkami clan, where he was attacked by viperwolves, and was found and treated for his wounds by Syanan. After he recovered, the rest of the Tawkami treated him very simply for the next three months. One day, a young man alerted Syanan and So'lek about a small group that was looking a Sage Mushroom, but they were trapped in a cave. With the help of other members, they managed to remove all the debris and free those inside. Syanan then began treating the wounded. Thanks to her and So'lek, who helped with the treatment, the three gatherers were saved and at night So'lek prepared to continue his journey. With a final joke, Syanan and the rest of the Tawkami bid him farewell. The Tawkami lived in a village in the jungle called Greenhome. They had a hometree overlooking the village, but did not live in it. The clan also had control over the potent fruit. The game detailed the Tawkami's first contact with humans, which came about when a Samson flew over their village. Open conflict between the two groups took place almost immediately, with the humans capturing the clan's elders that same day. This sparked a series of battles that eventually resulted in the abandonment of various RDA sites including the Highcrags mining facility, and the defeat of the rogue scientist Dr. Ossman.

Clan Information Alternative name: Ikran People of the Eastern Sea Location: Eastern Sea, Pandora Leader: Ikeyni Tayrangi: (also known as: Ikran People of the Eastern Sea). A coastal Na'vi clan led by their olo'eykte, Ikeyni. History: The Tayrangi are famous for their ikrans riding prowess, similar to their brother of the north, the Kekunan. They use them to fish for aquatic creatures in the Pandoran ocean, diving in a fashion similar to the Terran cormorant fish, then flying back out. They have a deep knowledge of the air and sea, including underwater migratory and feeding patterns. Because of this activity, the Tayrangi have strong swimming skills and have a reverence for the larger aquatic predators they come across. The members are independent spirits, untethered to convention and unburdened by even the strictest of Na'vi clan rules. unconventional, eclectic, adaptable, and progressive. The Tayrangi are one of the 15 clans summoned by Jake Sully as Toruk Makto, for the battle against the RDA in defense of the Tree of Souls. The clan is led into battle by Ikeyni, and assist in the defense during the Battle of Ayram Alusìng. Many of them die during the battle, but manage to destroy several of the RDA's vehicles. Trivia: The clan lays their deceased on cliff nooks overlooking the sea where they are then eaten by small banshees.Even though they live on the coast of the Eastern Sea, Tayrangi members are not biologically adapted for a marine environment like the Metkayina clan and other reef clans are. This could be due to the Tayrangi technically living on the mainland and traversing the oceans primarily on banshees. Other known members are: Nan'ti (female scout, gatherer), Tsentey (male warrior, Ikeyni's mate).

Clan Information: Location: Jungle, Pandora Totem animal: Atlas Beetle Tsahìk: Sänume, Unipey (tsakarem) The Tipani clan, also known as the clan of silent war, is a Na'vi clan located in the jungle. Its members reside in over a dozen individual villages scattered through the dense jungles of Pandora. The Tipani are perhaps the fiercest warrior clan of all the Na'vi people, and their hunting prowess is renowned far and wide. Culture: The Tipani Village: A Pandoran Research Foundation personality quiz highlights their notable traits as being fierce, noble, stoic and proud. Though all Na'vi are proficient hunters, the Tipani train like no other clan. They raise their children to be warriors from a very young age. When the Tipani hunt, they move without making a sound. This silent hunting style is reflected in the Tipani's otherworldly demeanor; a Tipani rarely speaks, and only does so with careful consideration. Thus, their words often carry enormous weight. The Tipani clan are the only clan observed to wear armor, traditionally crafted from the cuirass crab, although they also wear atlas beetles. Apprentices wear bonnet-like helmets made from insect shells. During their adolescent years, strict focus is set on developing both the mind and body for battle under the clan elders. A centuries-old tradition sees elders accompany groups of warrior apprentices into the woods where athleticism and tranquility are put to the test. Success is not measured by the ability to slay a creature, for many come home empty-handed. It is measured by the ability to stalk prey without making one's presence known. A master warrior must first acquire the art of light-footedness before training in the art of the kill. Their homes seem to be built from twigs or hay in the shape of weaver birds nests, having one round opening, in the tall trees. These structures can be quickly dismounted, as if the clan was never there. History: Toruk - The First Flight: Tipani was one of the few clans involved in the events of the first Toruk Makto. It was during their journey that Entu, Ralu and Tsyal came across the clan searching for the artifacts. The item that Tipani was going to give them was the Atlas Beetle shield. The warriors not only refused to help them, but after learning of their history, they ordered them to return to their clans and assigned their own escort to protect them. Accompanied by the Tipani warriors, the three friends eventually ran into the Kekunan Clan, who were the only clan that believed in the prophecy and decided to help them. Later, when the Tree of Souls began to flood with lava, members of the Tipani clan summoned by Toruk Makto helped the Omatikaya Clan stop the lava along with the other clans. Frontiers of Pandora — So'lek's Journey: In 2160, Tipani received a visit from So'lek, one of the few survivors of the Trr'ong Clan after the Battle of Ayram Alusìng. The warrior informs them that he came to their territory with the objective of completing the next part of his mission: obtaining armor made from the shell of the armor cuirass crab. So'lek was trained by Rimu, with whom he seems to have entered into an almost romantic relationship with her. After almost half a year of being in the clan, So'lek obtains the shell of the cuirass crab. With the help of a Tipani Master, he makes his shoulder armor. Finally, the clan advises him to rest and not waste energy. However, the pain So'lek feels over the loss of his home since fighting the Sky People remains too strong to stop him, and So'lek eventually abandons the village and wanders away, leaving behind her armor back. In human eyes, the Tipani were "unsettlingly standoffish" when further integration with humanity was suggested. They were reluctant to engage in diplomacy with humans, with only a handful embracing the study of Earth languages. The Tipani had not welcomed many avatars into their trust. Four were allowed into the clan in 2152 (Epstein, Langley, Parker and Ryder), but subsequent attacks by commander Falco on Vayaha Village quickly soured relations into open conflict. The hostilities only concluded with the death of Falco at the Well of Souls. Trivia: Tyler Bukowski mentions that viperwolves are sacred to the Tipani. The Tipani are renowned for their arrows.

Clan Information Alternative name: Wind Traders Location: Pandora Totem animal: Medusoid Leader: Peylak, Ya'fatar The Tlalim clan, also known as Wind Traders, are a nomadic Na'vi clan. Their main caravan’s Olo'eyktan is Peylak. They use medusoid and windrays to travel in airships. Culture: The clan specializes in traveling and trading across Pandora, making periodic visits to major Na'vi villages where they establish a market for their goods. Similar to the Sarentu clan, they also bring stories of other Na'vi cultures and receive messages to pass onto other clans. The sight of the Tlalim clan symbolizes a time of celebration, feast and dancing. The clan is highly respected as a result. The Na'vi do not use money or a currency system, so they resort to bartering with food, tools, textiles and crystals. They also use sätare beads; Kukulope traded with these beads. The Tlalim do not take sides in war, and they also follow the ways of Eywa. The Tlalim clan uses medusoids to fly, and are powered by windrays. These are attached to a large gondola which transports the goods and the people. A Tlalim caravan can have anywhere from 2-5 gondolas. They control their gondolas in a similar way as a sailboat on Earth, and even sing shanties while doing so. The clan follows trade routes that are determined by where population centers are around Pandora, which way the wind is currently blowing each time of year, and where they can feasibly go. This results in them often raising or lowering their altitudes, or waiting in one location until wind direction changes. Their philosophy of life is the wind which gives and takes. The clan lives in danger of raiders like the Mangkwan, who live pirate lifestyles. The Tlalim have outriders on ikran to scout and protect the ships. They also have large containers of water in their gondolas which they release to increase their altitude. This clan is known to use large crossbows and handheld staffs for self-defense. Members of the clan are known to be very jovial, but also cautious people. Due to their ability of seeing different cultures and lifestyles of how different Na'vi clans live, they also are open-minded. Roles: The Tlalim is the only known clan with multiple olo’eyktans. Their olo’eyktans are also known as “captains”. There are several different caravans, with each caravan having a different olo'eyktan. There are at least two caravans, with their leaders being Peylak and Ya'fatar. They have navigators who bond with the windray, checking on its health and direction. They also have outriders, both of their clan and others who have offered to help (like Jake Sully), on ikran to protect them. History: When the Tlalim clan arrives at Awa’atlu, the Na'vi there are very happy. The Tlalim share stories and trade goods, setting up markets in the main area of the village. Jake Sully convinces Peylak to transport Spider to High Camp once they leave, as to protect Spider from being out in the toxic air all the time. Peylak agrees, but once Jake’s children are upset, he asks Peylak to transport the whole family. Peylak protests, saying that having Toruk Makto onboard would be too close to choosing a side in the war, but Jake tells him that he would be an outrider, and Peylak agrees. The Sully family enjoys their time on the gondola with the joyous Tlalim, but they are attacked by a particularly violent Mangkwan raid. The Sully’s and the Tlalim fight valiantly, but Varang and her raiders take down a gondola, killing many. The other gondolas retreat. From the Ashes: A different and slightly smaller caravan than the one in Fire and Ash arrives at the Aranahe Hometree in the Kinglor Forest, earlier than expected. They have had a hard journey and had their previous leader die due to a Mangkwan attack. The Aranahe and Sarentu (who are living with the Aranahe) are very excited to see them and the exotic items they bring (such as flowers from the Omatikaya rainforest), but the Tlalim bring grave news: the Mangkwan clan are coming to the Kinglor Forest. These aggressive people soon attack, and all but one of the gondolas is destroyed, and several of the clan are killed. The remaining gondola gets stuck, and So'lek helps them out and helps them gather their scattered members and escape the forest. Trivia: There may be another wind trader clan, as So’lek mentions he had met a wind trader clan other than the Tlalim at a young age.

Description: Tomac'ta clan is a clan that is known for their love and respect for banshees. They often decorate their Streamers with iconography of the banshees.

Clan Information: Location: The Na'ring Forest (near the Omatikaya Clan), Pandora Leader: Trr'ong Olo'eyktan † Tsahìk: Trr'ong Tsahik † The Trr'ong clan was a clan of Na'vi which took part in the Battle of Ayram Alusìng.[1] Most of the clan had been wiped out and the survivors were absorbed into other clans. One of the survivors is So'lek. Culture: The elders of the clan teach the young members to bring warmth and love to others as their clan is seen as a light against the darkness and that this is their responsibility. Clansmen tamed ikrans and Trr'ong warriors fought enemies in the air. It is tradition among the Trr'ong hunters to make woven necklaces (sometimes called neck guards) to indicate their success as hunters. It's intricacy and decorations would showcase the hunters experience and skill. In Wawen's case he included viperwolf's claws and teeth from his first hunt to honor the fallen animal and to never forget where he started. The Flamingo orchid has a special meaning for the Trr'ong as it was held by their founder when he started on the Path of the Promiser. The clan would store fermented drinks into large communal bowls from which smaller cups would then be filled. This bowls would be used in festivals and rituals. The clan also has shown a deep understanding of the benefits of meditation as many meditation mats can be seen in the destroyed village and So'lek also uses one in his base in the Kinglore Forest. The clan connects to Eywa through Trees of Voices. Habitat: The Trr'ong clan is known to have lived near the territory of the Omatikaya clan, in the Na'ring Forest, near the Hallelujah Mountains. They did not settle inside a Hometree, they built their shelters in the forest, not far from the Trees of Voices. Native to the Na'ring Forest is the Tana'ring flower (hygieia cluster to humans) which the Trr'ong consider emblematic to their culture. It's sweet smell is consider by many the smell of home. The stalk of the plant, if chewed, has a numbing sensation on the tongue. This mild analgesic effect is well known in the clan and the flower is often administered to relive pain. The fact that it blooms in all seasons is celebrated in poems and songs and is taught as an example of the value of stoicism and unity in the face of change. It is also considered good luck for Trr'ong hunters to camp in areas that have it's smell on the breeze as they often see a high amount of animal footfall. Crafting: Members of the clan would carve intricate carvings into Thanator bones that would be used as decorative objects in their homes. They can also make small direhorse statues from single pieces of wood to honor the animal's speed and grace. Another unique element to the Trr'ong are the Lover's Braces. They are two complex swirls of wood that are intertwined together in display of Trr'ong craftsmanship. When two lovers are joined, they separate the twines together and wear them as bracers to remind them that they are one half of a whole. They would also craft small wooden trinkets in the shape of Flamingo orchids. Games: The Trr'ong had polished wooden balls that would be used in friendly competitions. A team would carry and pass the ball through the trees without touching the ground, while the other team would try to intercept it. History: Foundation: The clan was founded by Hawnutu'un, a great warrior who lived during Entu's epoch, the first Toruk Makto. After surviving a war, he fell into despair and loneliness, which prompted him to follow the Path of the Promiser to find inner peace. During his journey, Hawnutu'un answered Entu's call and protected the Tree of Souls, split the rock and released a stream of water that extinguished the flames of the volcano, and also climbed to the top of the Hallelujah Mountains and saw the place in the forest, where the Trr'ong Clan settled. Slaughter: In 2154, Trr'ong was one of the clans that were called by Jake Sully the sixth Toruk Makto and participated in the Battle of Ayram Alusìng, but during which almost all of its members were killed and the RDA troops, on their way to the mountains, they massacred the village. Among the few survivors were Txuratrri, who died shortly after from her wounds, and So'lek, tormented by post-war trauma, decided to follow the same path as Hawnutu'un. Other survivors of the Trr'ong Clan were taken in by other clans. Over the next 16 years, So'lek found his way to the Western Frontier, where he helped fight the Sky People's colonization of the continent during the Second Pandoran War. He became a respected hero among the Na'vi. Trivia: "Trr'ong" means "dawn, sunrise" in the Na'vi language. Both their Tsahik and Olo'eyktan died in the Battle of Ayram Alusing. So'lek remembers them saying: "If our Tsahik were here, she would ask if I really listened" and "Our fierce Olo'eyktan, he would ask why I hesitate" in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora: So'lek's Journey. Some of their artifacts were found or traded by the Tlalim clan. In From the Ashes after the Mangkwan attack several of these item were lost from their gondolas. The Windtraders would prefer for So'lek to keep any items he finds as they truly belong with him.

Clan Information Alternative name: Zeswa'Sopyu (Grass Traveler) Location: Upper Plains, Western Frontier, Pandora Totem animal: Zakru Leader: Nesim Tsahìk: Minang The Zeswa'Sopyu, more often known simply as the Zeswa, is a clan of Na'vi nomads that live in the Upper Plains. They are led by Nesim, with her sister Minang serving as tsahìk. The clan lives with zakru, and are skilled direhorse riders. Culture: They are a colorful, boisterous and ferocious warrior clan. Proud and loving, the Zeswa talk loudly, feel strongly, and play fiercely. They are a clan of fearless direhorse riders, renowned for their war-like competitions and over-the-top celebrations. This includes hosting the Great Games, a large athletic competition. They also ride banshees. "Dance-fighting" is a practice seemingly unique to the Zeswa. Not much is known about the practice, but it seems to be a ritualized hand-to-hand spar between two participants. The clan connects to Eywa at the Chamber of Echoes, located just a short ways east of the clan's location during the events of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Crafting: Signaling Kites: Kites are important to the clan. The path leading to The Circle, the clan's home, is marked by colorful, soaring kites, which are made of easily found materials such as reeds, poles, and woven zakru wool. Kites have many shapes, sizes, and purposes. Some mark zakru migration paths, while others indicate a celebration is underway, or that games or dance-fights are being held. Kites may also signal that a camp is welcoming weary travelers, offering warm meals and zangke. Raising the signal kites for celebrations is considered an honor. It was previously bestowed upon Sarentu visitors to the Zeswa. Kite building is a respected profession, practiced by Akru and previously by Fa'zak. Kite builders also craft the tents which make up the Zeswa camps. Wind Flutes: The strong winds of the Upper Plains are also harnessed by Aeolian Wind Flutes crafted by the Zeswa and dotted throughout the land. When in tune, they emit a harmonious hum which is intended to sound similar to the vocalizations of the zakru. The densest concentration of flutes is at the Zakru Graveyard, where their tune is intended to soothe the zakru who have passed on. Relationship With the Zakru: The Zeswa are wanderers, traveling along with the zakru who only move around once per generation. Until then, the clan sets its tents around the zakru to shield them from the strong winds. Young zakru, such as Ko'akte, are cared for by the clan in a nursery tent. To be born on the same day as a zakru, as Tamu was, is considered a good omen. A Zeswa cliff mural from the quest . It is painted with a pigment representing each of the four clans of the . A Zeswa cliff mural from the quest The Celebration Mural. It is painted with a pigment representing each of the four clans of the Western Frontier. The Zeswa drink zakru milk, which forms the basis of the clan's diet. Zakru milk can be consumed on its own, but the clan makes it into a variety of foods. Zakru cheese is a popular dish, as is zangke, a fermented drink made with zakru milk and fiery herbs. Dairy crafters such as Kìn and Akoray are greatly respected within the clan. Zakru milk is used not only as food, but as a base for paints as well. Various pigments are ground and mixed with the milk, which creates paint used for body decoration, for decorating the zakru, and for cliff murals. The murals themselves have many purposes. Some function as signal paths, while others celebrate legends or important moments in the life of the clan. Zakru wool is woven into tents and garments. The Burden Carrier: Due to the clan's nomadic nature and need to follow the zakru, the Zeswa have developed a philosophy centered around traveling light, without unnecessary burdens. When the clan has accumulated too many items to take along on the next migration, a clan member earns the role of burden carrier (Na'vi name: txoa hena) through a competition.[5] The burden carrier then takes the excess weight away with them and lives in exile for a time. Sosul was the last burden carrier for the clan, and he settled among the bones of the zakru graveyard until the Sarentu urged him to return home. Dusk Riders: As revealed in the note on the topic, Zeswa who are near death sometimes choose to leave the clan and enter a form of self-exile. Prior to this journey, the Na'vi connects to Eywa one final time, and then disappears into the wilderness, never to return. Na'vi who choose this end to their life are known as 'dusk riders' and are remembered as legendary heroes. Yarun is one example of a Zeswa dusk rider. According to background chatter able to be heard in Zeswa camps, dusk riders do not actually exist. They are instead a metaphor for death. The Zeswa who elect to take the path of a dusk rider choose to do so in order not to burden their loved ones with their passing. Saying that someone "went seeking the riders" is an easier to accept, gentler way to say that someone has passed away. History: Historically, the Zeswa have hosted the Games, a gathering to foster friendly competitions between the clans of the Western Frontier. The events involve feats of strength, archery, and direhorse riding, to name a few. The spirit of The Games appears similar to the Olympics, on Earth. Their ancestral homeland is the Heart of the Plains. After the disappearance of the Sarentu clan and the choice of the Kame'tire to seclude themselves, the Games ceased to be held. Frontiers of Pandora The Zeswa clan is introduced in the second act of the game during the quest The Wandering Clan. The player character meets Nesim and Minang, is introduced to Zeswa culture and tradition within their home encampment, and later helps the clan end the poaching of zakru and other wild animals led by Angela Harding. The Zeswa later choose to join the Resistance and aid the player character in the final battle against the RDA in the Western Frontier. From the Ashes: Jin-young MacKay mentions that after the Mangkwan attack they managed to warn the Zeswa of their presence here. The Zeswa are still in the Heart of the Plains fiercely protecting the Zakru as it also was a birthing ceremony taking place at the time. Trivia "Zeswa" means "grass" in the Na'vi language, likely referencing the clan's habitat in the grassy plains. Their full clan name, "Zeswa'Sopyu," means "grass traveller". While the clan is the second canonical clan with a female Olo’eykte — the first being the Tayrangi — it is the only clan in a canon Avatar source where the Olo’eykte and Tsahìk are siblings. Zeswa is the first known clan to have two female leaders.

The Mangkwan Clan, also known as the Ash People, is a Na'vi clan, led by Varang, who is considered both its Olo'eykte and Tsahìk. They live in an Ash Village that was destroyed during a volcanic eruption. The clan rejects Eywa and resents her. Members of the clan are violent raiders and hostile towards other Na'vi clans, such as the Tlalim and the Aranahe whom they attack. They act as pirates and pillage for resources. Following the Second Pandoran War, the Mangkwan joined forces with the Resources Development Administration to take down the Resistance and claim Pandora. They aim to dominate all other Na'vi clans and spread their fire across the whole moon. History: Background: The Mangkwan clan once lived in ways not much different from the Omatikaya. However, they had a history of hostility and were avoided and shunned by most Na'vi. There once was a gigantic hometree in the center of their village. However, a volcanic eruption had befallen them, turning their hometree into a charred stump and their village into a desolate place of ash. This incident horrifically killed many of their clan members, and they suffered brutal ends as people died from burning to death, experiencing great suffering. The Mangkwan prayed and begged Eywa for help, but she never came, and the clan began to wonder what the purpose was of honoring a deity and a force that was unable to save them from torment. Tragically, the Mangkwan were unable to understand that Eywa is a sentient consciousness around the biological system of Pandora and can only balance out life; she has no control of the whole moon and could not protect them from this catastrophe. Although the clan has struggled immensely and still has unresolved trauma due to their suffering, Varang, who was a little girl during the eruption, eventually pulled them out of their misery and saved many of them from succumbing to starvation, becoming a hero of her people. Regardless, they have a dark and hostile perspective on the world. As such, their survivors grew to resent nature and everything held dear by forest-based Na'vi, including Eywa. Following the attempt on Jake Sully's life during the First Blood ritual, Ateyo, Artsut, and their son Arvok were exiled from the Omatikaya clan. They set out on a journey in search of the Mangkwan clan, who could receive them despite their crimes. During a break in their journey, an argument broke out, as a result of which Arvok separated from his parents to go his own way instead of going with them. In turn, Ateyo and Artsut went on to the Mangkwan clan, though it is unknown if they found and were accepted into their ranks. When Peylak and the Tlalim clan are transferring Miles Socorro and Jake's family back to High Camp via airship, Varang and the Mangkwan attack them. Some time after, the clan stalks the Sully childen in a rainforest. At some point, Quaritch and Lyle Wainfleet arrive at the clan with RDA weapons. After Wainfleet snipes one of Varang's clan members, she compliments Quaritch for performing a decent trick against her. While Quaritch and Varang are alone, he offers to be her equal, and claims he can provide her with ultimate weaponry to dominate all the other Na'vi clans. Members of the Mangkwan clan form a coalition force with the RDA to attack the Aranahe clan in the Western Frontier. They destroy the clan's hometree and surrounding Kinglor Forest territory with a devastating fire attack before invading the area to attack the survivors. Culture: Very little was known about the Mangkwan lifestyle and traditions prior to the volcanic eruption. Even before that event, however, they already had a reputation for hostility and were largely avoided and shunned by most other Na’vi. Over time, they became conquerors and aerial pillagers, tormenting nearby villages for resources. They believe that power and might are the keys to survival, and they are willing to do anything to ensure their continued existence. The Mangkwan are depicted as a formidable force capable of launching massive raids on other large groups, such as the Tlalim clan or Wind Traders, and their flying ships. Their alliance with the RDA also bolsters their numbers tremendously through shared logistics, weapons, and transport. After rejecting Eywa, it is said that they began accepting outcast Na’vi who had murdered other Na’vi. Unlike most Na'vi clans that are strictly hereditary, the Mangkwan are known to welcome and recruit exiles and outcasts from across Pandora. Major Na'vi tribes range from several hundred to over a thousand members. The Mangkwan appear to be on the larger end of this spectrum, or even bigger, due to their aggressive expansionist nature and the diverse origins of their members. They cover themselves in grey and white ash, painting their bodies with red and black to symbolize what they see as their rejection of Eywa. Many members appear nearly bald, with shaved or thinning hairstyles, and are marked by piercings and other body modifications. The Mangkwan hunt using direhorses, which they decorate in the clan’s colors, and many other members have been seen flying nightwraiths. The Mangkwan are atypical among Na’vi clans in that, while most Na’vi revere the natural world, the Mangkwan are described as being openly disconnected from it. They show little respect for their mounted animals despite being bonded with them and do not care when they perish. This is taken to such an extent that they hardly care when their own clan members die, and some are even willing to sacrifice themselves. The clan does not follow the Great Balance or the Three Laws of Eywa. They openly cut down trees to spite Eywa and no longer feel guilt for doing so after turning away from her, and the harvested wood is used to build their yurts. The clan eagerly and has no qualms with wielding human weapons, not following the belief that touching metal poisons one's heart. They hold an extreme amount of resentment toward Eywa following the volcanic disaster. Many members of the clan came to the belief she is a tyrannical and selfish entity, unworthy of worship or respect. They also believe that by rejecting and actively opposing her, they have opened their eyes and become a far stronger clan. While their strength is undeniable, this mindset has caused the Mangkwan to adopt twisted, ruthless, and sadistic personalities. Fire lies at the center of their culture, effectively becoming a religion, and they view the element as a source of power and inspiration. Varang claims that fire is the only truly pure thing left in the world. A totem within their village stands as a symbol of their defiant independence. Cuisine: The Mangkwan eat more meat compared to other clans, since fruits spoil before they can be transported into their wasteland stronghold, and they lack the patience and soil for farming. Mangkwan hunt and kill their food as individuals, only sharing with those who help in the killing of the animal.

There are not animals or palnts like the ones found on Earth on Pandora. Instead the only animals that should be mentioned are the following: Direhorse: the equivalent of a horse and the highest domesticated animal in Pandora. Thanator: the apex land predator of the. Even the Na'vi, who are renowned for their courage and skills in hunting, are shaken by the approach of the creature even though few are able to make tsahelu and ride them. Viperwolf: a land predator that are hunting in groups. Hammerhead titanothe: a giant herbivore yet aggressive creature. Mountain Banshees: large, dragon-like aerial predators that can be riden by na'vi. Forest Banshees: they are like mountain banshees, except significally maller than the mountain banshees. The Great Leonopteryx: large, is an even larger dragon-like aerial predator, the apex predator of the whole jungle. Its name in Na'vi means the last shadow for it is the last shadow you'll ever see. Hexapedes: small deer-like herbivore creatures, a common pray for predators and na'vi. Strumbeast: larger hormed herbivore creatures, found in packs, larger than direhorses but smaller tham hammerheads. Overview: Due to Pandora's lower gravity, most creatures on Pandora are hexapods (six-legged), although the Na'vi resemble humans and have only four limbs. Creatures roam the air and forest canopy below, similar to Earth's animals, but on a scale several times larger. One of the most domesticated creatures on Pandora is the direhorse, a gray-skinned, hexapodal herbivorous animal with bioluminescent qualities that the Na'vi ride when hunting, similar to the human usage of horses. The Na'vi also ride the mountain banshee to hunt from the air, but the hunter can become prey in the presence of the great leonopteryx. In the canopy below, other deadly yet exotic wild animals roam: vicious packs of viperwolves, thick skinned hammerhead titanotheres and the most fearsome predatory animal of all, the thanator.

Overview: Other than the richness of varying colors, the trees resemble those of Earth. They have the familiar trunks, branches and leaves, though due to the difference in gravity, many of the shapes appear strange to humans and the proportions are greater because of the lower gravity. The trees and plant life of Pandora have formed electrochemical connections between their roots and effectively act as neurons, creating a moon-wide "brain" that has achieved sentience, which is known to the Na'vi as Eywa. Pandora's wildlife also has bioluminescent qualities. Pandora looks like a lush paradise by Earth standards during the day, but at night, virtually all life on the moon exhibits bioluminescent qualities in various shades of blue, purple and green. This possibly explains the Na'vi's blue skin color, which most likely provides them better camouflage at night on Pandora.

Overview: Pandora's atmosphere is a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide (>18%), xenon (>5.5%), methane, and hydrogen sulfide (>1%) and is about 20% denser than the atmosphere on Earth primarily due to the high percentage of Xenon; a heavy, colourless, odourless, and generally unreactive noble gas. The high concentration of carbon dioxide in the Pandoran atmosphere makes it extremely unbreathable for humans, rendering them unconscious in about 20 seconds and causing death in about 4 minutes when they venture out unprotected by specialized breathing masks. The hydrogen sulfide present is also quite hazardous; concentrations over 1000 ppm (0.1 %) can cause immediate collapse with subsequent loss of breathing, even after inhalation of a single breath. For Pandoran's the atmosphere is not a problem, since its their living standard.

Pandora receives significant light from Alpha Centauri B (ACB). As a result, Pandoran nights are never dark during half of the Polyphemian year, but instead are more like Earthly dusk. At the closest point in its orbit, ACB is about 2,300 times as bright as Earth's full moon; at its furthest point, it is still one hundred and seventy times as bright. During the other half of the year when ACB is in the daytime sky, many Pandoran nights are illuminated by both Polyphemus's huge disk and the reflected light from other nearby moons. Truly dark nights are uncommon. Polyphemus occasionally eclipses ACB at night for about one hundred minutes, but the light reflected by the planet still keeps the night from being dark.

Pandora's land-to-water ratio is greater than Earth's, but because the land area is broken up into a larger number of smaller continents, no land area is as far from the ocean as on Earth. The moderating influence of oceans reduces extremes in temperature. Pandora is more volcanically active than Earth. There are vents both on the land and under the oceans. Many of the mountains and other surface features are of recent volcanic origin. Numerous hot springs and geysers dot the landscape, and there are several rivers that are almost boiling at the place where they erupt from underground aquifers. All of these serve to maintain the local concentrations of hydrogen sulfide gas deadly to humans.

The terrain on Pandora differs somewhat from place to place, as do the Na'vi clans that inhabit them. The humans have settled in the forest region which is home to the Omatikaya clan. There are different ecosystems within each region, and many species such as the mountain banshee are present over a much wider range of biomes than their name would suggest. The Pandoran surface features forests, mountains, volcanoes, plains (savanna), and oceans. A desert also exists in Anurai mythology. Like on Earth, the forests of Pandora contain a wide diversity of flora and fauna. These are all part of the giant neural network that covers Pandora. The forests are full of bioluminescent life that glows in shades of blue, green, indigo and violet during the night.

Pandora is a treasure trove of both living and nonliving natural resources. It is the first celestial body to host intelligent sentient lifeforms away from Earth and is also home to a plethora of diverse and spectacular species unlike anything ever speculated by humanity. In terms of nonliving resources, several large areas of the moon's surface contain the extremely rare superconducting mineral unobtanium. This mineral is worth twenty million standard dollars per unrefined kilogram and twice that in its refined state. The mineral's superconductivity makes it a baffling scientific discovery.

Species Information: Taxonomy: Bestiapanthera ferox - fierce panther beast Thanatora ferox - fierce thanator Na'vi name: Palulukan Habitat: Forests (e.g. Kinglor Forest) Physical Information: Height: 2.5 meters (8.2 ft) Length: >5.6 meters (18 ft) Width: Around 1.14m (3.8ft) Skin color: Black and purple Eye color: Green The thanator (Na'vi name: palulukan), also called the "dry mouth bringer of fear" to the Na'vi, is a carnivorous hexapedal animal native to the forests of Pandora. Although many regions of the moon have yet to be explored, xenobiologists currently believe that it may be the apex land predator on Pandora. Reminiscent of a Terran large felines, or the extinct inostrancevia, this enormous, powerful and ferocious animal is unique in its ability to lord over its territory and strike fear into other largest and fiercest of Pandora's terrestrial carnivores. Even the Na'vi, who are renowned for their courage and skills in hunting, are shaken by the approach of the creature. Anatomy: A lean and agile feline-like creature, the thanator's musculature is pronounced and impressive, providing power for protracted runs and leaps. The speed of its neck and jaw strike is swift. In addition to conventional ripping and tearing, the thanator can also deliver a lethal blow from its thin armored tail. An impact from the tail is strong enough to defend against other thanators. The creature's senses are so highly developed that, depending on atmospheric conditions, it can detect prey up to thirteen kilometers away. The thanator has ten sensory quills that sprout from sections of armor plating that encircle the rear of its skull. The function of the quills is still a mystery, but it has been hypothesized that they may be tied to an internal mechanism of prey location; possibly echolocation or another sensory pinpointing system. The quills also flare up and produce a more menacing appearance. The plates themselves are cartilaginous in nature. It also has an armored neck and back, a massive distensible jaw, and twenty-three centimeter long sharp teeth. The thanator has burnished black skin. Its ten external sensory quills are colored bright red and yellow. The upper lip folds back for maximum tooth extension. The Na'vi, who are around 9 to 10 feet (approx. 3 meters) tall, could ride on the back of one of these beasts, making the thanator approximately 20 feet (6 meters) long. It has six long legs, and two sets of opercula on each side of its neck. When sensing for prey or for threats it can raise its front body and two front legs, standing on its four back limbs as it sniffs the air. Given its anatomy, it is likely that thanator is evolutionary relative to the viperwolf. Behavior: The thanator appears to be a solitary hunter and normally does not stray outside of its territorial range, which is believed to be roughly 300 square kilometers (116 square miles). It appears to hunt mainly at night, although it seems to make exceptions if hungry enough. Habitat The thanator mainly inhabits the jungle floor, though similar species have been observed in subarctic regions. In Na'vi Culture: The Anurai Clan paid great respect to the thanator, and considered it their totem animal. The clan partook in the ritualistic construction of totems to teach unity and trust among its members,[3] and some would even attempt to tame a thanator as a rite of passage.[4] RDA activities (Feral Project) The Resources Development Administration is known to experiment on thanators. They had a project known as the Feral Project in an attempt to train animals to be vicious killers that could be controlled. They had traumatic surgeries performed on them. Their kuru, their sensitive neural whips, were forcefully removed. This has resulted in them exhibiting erratic behavior, not only severing their connection to Eywa but also with other animals. Jake Sully, on his first field mission on Pandora as an avatar, was chased through the forest by a thanator, just as the creature scared off a herd of Hammerhead Titanotheres who were territorially threatening him. Jake narrowly escaped from the predator by jumping down a waterfall. Neytiri managed to bond with a thanator after her banshee mount, Seze, was killed during the great battle between the RDA's SecOps and the Na'vi alliance. The Thanator, rather than attacking her, offered itself as her new mount to fight Colonel Quaritch while he drove his AMP suit. Although the thanator stomped and destroyed the AMP suit's gun, Quaritch eventually stabbed it to death with his AMP suit knife, leaving Neytiri trapped under its corpse. Quaritch, yanking his AMP knife from the beast's body, prepared to kill her but stopped when Jake intervened. She was later able to free herself and fatally shot Quaritch with two of her arrows. A thanator was shown fleeing during the RDA's return to Pandora in 2168. It is shown getting burned to death by the exhaust flares of the ISV Manifest Destiny. Trivia: The old Pandorapedia suggested thanators have a subspecies or cousins in subarctic regions. The thanators bear resemblance to the Wampus cat in Native American folklore, for they both of them are fast and powerful predators that resemble six-legged felines.

Mountain banshees (Na'vi name: ikran) are large, dragon-like aerial predators that are native to Pandora. They can be found roosting on the various cliff sides on the Hallelujah Mountains. Use by the Na'vi Many Na'vi clans utilize the mountain banshee in numerous ways. They use them for traveling long distances, for hunting from the air, or even during times of war (as seen during the Pandoran War). Na'vi have been taming banshees for thousands of years. In Na'vi Culture Bonding with a banshee and becoming an Ikran Makto is a dangerous and required rite of passage for Na'vi warriors in some clans, including the Omatikaya. Like the direhorse, a Na'vi can connect to a banshee through a neural interface that allows animal and rider to move with apparent effortlessness through the skies. The first ikran makto was Taronyu, a Na'vi of the Kekunan Clan. After eight days studying an individual banshee, he was able to bond it and name it Rotalyu[1]. Unlike the direhorse, however, the banshee will only bond with one Na'vi in its lifetime. A rider can bond with a new banshee should the previous one die, as was the case after Neytiri's first mount Seze was killed during the Assault on the Tree of Souls; it remains unknown whether the same applies to a banshee that has lost its rider. Catch In Na'vi culture, taming a banshee is a test every young hunter has to pass. The mountain banshee rookery is high in the Hallelujah Mountains. The largest rookery, which features the largest specimens (and therefore the best to tame for riding), is in grottoes and outcrops on the sheer cliff faces of Mons Veritatis, one of the largest of the floating mountains. It is here that the Na'vi come to select (and be selected by) a banshee for domestication. The bonded mountain banshees nest in the highest branches of Hometree, where they can be close at hand for their Na'vi rider. Omatikaya Clan In the case of the Omatikaya clan, when a Na'vi is ready to tame their own banshee, most of the time accompanied by other hunters, they go on a hike to the Hallelujah Mountains, which takes them directly to the banshee's colony. The journey itself is an ordeal, during which you have to climb, balance and jump, always careful not to fall from a great height. Once they reach the colony, they must choose their own banshee. The Na'vi believe that the banshee itself also chooses a warrior. While most banshees simply fly away, the one who has made its choice manifests it by first showing aggression and then trying to throw the warrior off or just kill them at all costs. If both coincide, the hunter must connect their neural queue with that of the animal and thus perform the Tsaheylu. Since this is rarely done peacefully, it is sometimes necessary to immobilize the banshee. Wrapping a Banshee Catcher around its mouth can simplify the task. Once the bond is formed, the rider and their banshee take their first flight together, sealing and solidifying their bond. Tayrangi Clan The Tayrangi Clan, also known as the Ikran People of the East Sea, placed the nightmare of the mountain at the center of their culture. They are their totem animal, and each member of the clan has fraternized with their own ikran. Riding banshees is their specialty, that is, fishing, for which they dive on the back of their ikran into the depths of the sea. Kekunan Clan The Kekunan Clan is the second of two known clans that specialize in banshee riding; their riding skills are said to be the most advanced of all the clans. Kekunan is known for his signature banshee toys, which are brightly colored and whose main purpose is to familiarize Na'vi children with the prospect of taming the banshee and then fraternizing with it. Also, the first banshee rider comes from this clan. Tipani Clan Canonicity Notice The contents of this section are non-canon to the Avatar franchise. The Tipani practice customs similar to that of the Omatikaya, and it is the duty of each member of the clan to fraternize with the ikrans. Their Iknimaya ritual, however, takes place in the region of the same name, and the banshees they tame nest in a place called Ayawa Ikran. Biology Though reptilian in appearance, the banshee has a bird-like metabolism which generates tremendous heat. The banshee has a complex cooling system to keep it from overheating during strenuous flying. The respiratory system is vital to this cooling. The air inlets, or spiracles, face forward at the front of the chest cavity much like the air intakes of a modern fighter jet. Induction of air is controlled by a cartilaginous operculum, or flap-valve. The banshee lung is a bellows-like structure, inflated by rib movement, but unlike the lungs of terrestrial animals, it has unidirectional flow, venting aft through gill-like slits. Seze(g).Hometree.screencap Neytiri pets Seze, her ikran The banshee has two primary eyes which see in full color in roughly the same spectrum as human vision. Aft of the primary eyes are smaller secondary eyes, which can move independently or together with the primaries. They see in near infrared, for night hunting. Additionally, these secondary eyes are also highly sensitive to motion, and act as an early warning system against attack from the rear. All four eyes are protected by lids and by transparent nictitating membranes, much like an eagle's eye. Forward of the primary eyes are lines of sensor pits. These are thought to provide airflow information in flight, like a pitot tube on an airplane. Another hypothesis is that they are sensitive to sound, and have a role in echolocation. It is advised to never look directly into other's ikran's eyes, which most likely causes the ikran to feel threatened and thus make it prone to aggression. Like many of Pandora's creatures, the banshee also has a remarkably strong cell structure. This structure, which is a biologically produced carbon-fiber, makes their bones much lighter and stronger than any organic Terran equivalent. This in turn allows them to generate more power and lift with every flap, power which is necessary in the dense atmosphere of Pandora. The biochemistry of their muscle tissue allows them to generate nearly twice the force per pound of muscle as terrestrial flying animals such as bats and birds. This, again, generates tremendous metabolic heat. The hollow bones are connected to the bellows-like lung, and cooling air moves through the long bones of the fore and aft wings. The mountain banshee (like its smaller cousin, the forest banshee) is highly adapted for flight. Specially developed muscles attached to the breastbone allow for the powerful strokes needed to achieve lift. Xenobiologists continue to study the aerodynamics of the banshee. It is believed that all of Pandora's flying animals take advantage of gravity that is lower than Earth's and the increased air density, (which requires more force to displace with the downward/rearward stroke of their wings, and thus gives the animal's body more impetus with each flap). The downside is that the denser air is harder to move through, and requires highly-efficient streamlining to achieve high flight speeds. Unlike most other creatures in Pandora they have only four limbs, all of which are modified into wings (unlike their cousin the great leonopteryx) which might suggest a life mainly in flight, only landing to feed their young. It also suggests that prey will be smaller airborne creatures or possibly creatures perched high in the trees as they could not grab on to something while in flight, as seen in Earth eagles (and the Great Leonopteryx). The wings have a claw or finger that is used to cling on to cliffs and to "walk" on flat ground, using the talons on both front and hind wings to clamber along similar to an Earth bat. All in all, they are not as agile on the ground as in the air. Their leathery skin has a wide range of complex color schemes. Some banshees have been seen which display only two colors. Since the color concentration is mainly on the back of the animals, it is assumed that the colors are for mating display. Both male and females display these complex patterns of colors. All flying animals on Pandora, including banshees, are thought to have evolved from sea creatures because of their fish-like jaw structures. Despite their nature as flying creatures, banshees are fully capable of diving and swimming effectively underwater. The wings of a banshee are shaped like a mixture of Terran bird and bat wings. The arm ends with four "fingers" with membranes and a thumb forming a claw like a bat. The first three fingers, however, are separate from the main membrane and from the fore-wings. Each large fore-wing has three primary vanes at its tip. These form like the wings of a dragonfly, by the extrusion of a resin into the veins of a flexible membrane, which unfurls, then cures in the sun into a rigid transparent vane. These vanes are replaced through molting. The vanes function similarly to the feather structures of Terran birds. They are designed to let air pass between them easily for upstrokes and partially overlap to block the air and provide a greater upstroke for downstrokes. The partially overlapping wing design possibly serves to increase the buoyancy in still flight. They are also quite robust structures designed to fold inward if the wingtips hit tree limbs or other obstacles. The banshee also has a deep flight keel protruding from the chest between the fore-wings. This keel acts as both a stabilizer, by virtue of its mass, and as an anchor, allowing the flight muscles to generate additional leverage by anchoring them further from the tip. The smaller hind wing, or horizontal stabilizers, play a dual role in banshee flight. In level flight, when large amounts of power are not required, the creature propels itself with the fore-wing and uses the "stabs" as a tail-plane, for altitude control. When more lift is needed, for take-off and climbing, or escape from an aerial predator such as the leonopteryx, the "stabs" becomes additional wings, flapping to provide propulsion. The stabs are capable of coordinated and uncoordinated operations. This provides both elevation and roll control to the creature just like 21st century fighter aircraft. The stabs are also formed from its hind legs – due to their almost entirely airborne life, the rear limbs have evolved to a more useful role. The steering vane under the banshee’s lower jaw and the feather-like fan at the tip of the tail provide additional turning authority for high performance aerobatics. The banshee is highly maneuverable and can dive at speeds close to 140 knots. Communication: The banshees are social animals, and communicate frequently, generating quite a din at rookeries and other communal areas. Banshees were so named because of their piercing signature cry. This is only one of the banshee's many vocalizations and is thought to be a distant call defining territory. Other vocalizations include a warning hiss, which is part of an overall threat display posture, and a short sharp shriek which denotes stress or fear. There are also warning sounds, and other stress vocalizations, as well as more guttural vocalizations associated with social grooming and contentment. The banshee emits sound from its head, using the open mouth to focus the direction. However, it does not have a trachea in its neck, since it breathes directly into the chest cavity. It has instead, a tube running from the lungs up into the head which pumps air through the vocal organ, the syrinx. Chambers in the head amplify the sound before it is emitted into the mouth cavity for directional aiming. Some banshee vocalizations are emitted directly from the resonating cavity, when the mouth is closed.

The great leonopteryx (Na'vi name: toruk meaning "last shadow") is a species of large flying animal native to Pandora, and is the apex aerial predator of the Pandoran sky. Scientifically, it is known as Leonopteryx rex – "winged king lion" (leon- from the Greek word λέων, meaning "lion"; -pteryx from Greek word πτέρυξ, meaning "wing"; and the Latin word rex, meaning "king"). The fierce magnificence and formidable stature of the great leonopteryx gave the species a central place in Na'vi lore and culture. It is celebrated in dance, song, and with elaborate totems that symbolize both the fear and respect given to the creature. Indeed, the great leonopteryx is crucial to the Na'vi's sense of destiny and interconnectedness. This creature's name in Na'vi translates roughly to "last shadow", as its preferred method of attack is from above, with its shadow being the last thing its victim sees (and once they do it is already too late). The great leonopteryx is hypercarnivorous, feeding on mainly mountain and forest banshees, and occasionally on medusae. Under the rainforest canopy, the great leonopteryx will sometimes feed on ground animals such as hexapedes. It is a solitary creature and has no known natural enemies. Anatomy: The great leonopteryx is closely related to the banshee, with many similarities and differences. The great leonopteryx is primarily colored red and yellow, with black stripes and blue crests on the top of the head and under its lower jaw, though the crests can be albinistic or green. The crest on its head is razor sharp and can be used to injure or disembowel prey, or cut vegetation obstructing flight. The great leonopteryx also has a large brain cavity, flexible, membranous wings stretched taut over a carbon fiber bone structure, powerful talons for grasping prey and perching, twin tails for flight control, flow-through ventilation for high performance, and large hooked claws. The great leonopteryx has powerful jaws which can open at a wide angle, capable of cleaving a mountain banshee in half. Despite their superior binocular vision, they are unable to see directly above them, most likely due to the protective brow ridges above their eyes. Being the apex aerial predator of Pandora, this is not a problem for the great leonopteryx, as it has no need to watch for attackers. However, this weakness is exploited by Jake Sully, who jumps from his banshee from above the unaware great leonopteryx and tames it through tsaheylu. The wingspan of the great leonopteryx is more than 25 meters (75–80 ft.). It can even exceed 30 meters. Its wings are composed of individual finned members that can separate to act as a slotted airfoil, or overlap and seal to form a solid surface. When separated, they can rotate individually to induce or retard vortex formation. These finned members are not unlike the primary feathers of many terran birds. The fiber composite bones help the animal to achieve flight through the dense Pandoran atmosphere, as with other flying animals of Pandora. Unlike its smaller cousins, the banshees, it retains all six limbs, with its middle pair of legs serving as the "stabs" and its rearmost pair have taloned feet which are used for grabbing prey while diving or to provide a stronger kick while taking off. The great leonopteryx has four large yellow eyes with black pupils. The two main eyes are in the front of the skull, and the two others are located near the rectangular antenna bases. Due to its size, the great leonopteryx would not be a dense jungle hunter like banshees, but would have very little trouble on the plains or near cliffs or mountains, where it could feed on mid-sized animals or banshees. It also has what appear to be two rather short tails. These may simply be extensions of the rear fins. The function of these is unclear, it may be to increase agility or perhaps play a role in display. Habitat, Mating and Encounters: The great leonopteryx are difficult to locate. This fact is exacerbated by the associated risk with trying to locate the resting place of such a massive, dangerous animal. However, some have been sighted in the Hallelujah Mountains. Members of the species mate for life and breed once every two years. Primarily, the great leonopteryx travels alone and occasionally in pairs. However, unlike the mountain banshee, they have never been observed in a swarm, or any other forms of high concentration. They hatch from eggs; Seyvaro once told a story about a great leonopteryx eating a young Na'vi for stealing one. Although great leonopteryx are wary of encountering their own kind, it is documented that a team of avatars observed a battle between two great leonopteryx in the space of 3 hours. The battle ended when both fell to the forest floor from their mortal wounds and were believed to have been dispatched by a large pack of viperwolves. Jake Sully about to land on a Leonopteryx In Na'vi culture, those who are successful in making tsaheylu with the great leonopteryx are given the title of Toruk Makto, which translates as "Rider of Last Shadow". Toruk Makto is, to the Na'vi, a mythical hero who leads the people to victory during times of great sorrow. Neytiri tells Jake that all Na'vi know the story of Toruk Makto, which would explain why the clan is instantly reverent of Jake when he returns to the Omatikaya clan, bonded to a great leonopteryx. At the time of Jake Sully's introduction to the Omatikaya, no Na'vi had accomplished this for four generations and only five have managed that feat since the time of the First Songs. Jake becomes the sixth person to bond with the creature, which re-earns him the respect and trust of the Omatikaya clan, who had previously viewed him as a traitor. As Toruk Makto, he leads the Na'vi into battle against the RDA and, after a fierce fight with many losses on both sides, the Na'vi emerge victorious. After banishing the humans from Pandora, Jake releases the leonopteryx back into the wild, as the mythical Toruk Makto was no longer needed.

The forest banshee (Na'vi name: ikranay) is a bird-like, aerial creature native to Pandora. It is the smaller cousin of the mountain banshee. Its natural habitat is the upper and lower canopies of the rainforest, as well as rookeries that are located on cliffs and mesas of the mountainous regions of Pandora. The forest banshee has obsidian-like teeth, a total of four wings (two aft), and bones comprised of biologically produced carbon fiber composite. The forest banshee is an aerial carnivorous predator, usually feeding on smaller rainforest creatures such as the stingbat and the prolemuris. The forest banshee, although smaller than the mountain banshee and lacking the size required to support a Na'vi rider, is still a feared predator. Forest banshees usually hunt alone, but can migrate in large flocks spread out in a wide, loose pattern. Reasoning for this behavior is not readily understood. Like a Terran reef shark, the forest banshee may size up potential large prey, but will seldom attack anything close to its size, as it prefers smaller forest animals. A banshee will make an exception in order to defend itself, or when it finds large prey in distress. Furthermore, like Terran reef sharks, forest banshees will congregate to feed and, if necessary, will fight one another for their portion of food. The creature shares the same basic anatomical advantages as the mountain banshee: strong carbon fiber bones, specialized flight muscles and a stiff torso to support its wings. It can also make subtle adjustments to its flight altitude and speed with an articulated tail tip that can flare or remain tucked to decrease aerodynamic resistance.

Species Information Taxonomy: "Deltaptera nessiformes sirenides" ("triangle-wing Nessie-shaped") Na'vi name: Ilu Lifespan: 55-60 years Habitat: Oceans Physical Information: Length: 2 - 15 m (6.5 - 50 ft) Averaging 7 m (23 ft) Skin color: Black top with colorful splotches and white underbelly Eye color: Orange The ilu, also known to humans as jiaolong or sirens, is a large plesiosaur-like sea creature that is the direhorse of the Pandoran oceans, fulfilling a biological role similar to that of a Terran dolphin or pinniped. Anatomy and Behavior: The ilu is a sleek and lithe aquatic reptilian specimen with a long flexible neck, six flippers and rudder-like tail, closely resembling Earth's extinct plesiosaurs. It possesses four eyes and two queues, antennae-like neural whips extending from its temples. It is most observed with dark coloration on its upper body splotched with colorful markings and a white underbelly. Despite living underwater, the ilu breathes air, similar to Terran dolphins and whales. The ilu has special echolocation organs which it uses for communication.[3] Its top speed is 32 knots (37 mph/60kph). Ilu eat fish, such as the glider fin. Use by the Na'vi: The ilu is intelligent, sociable, and easily domesticated. It serves as mount for the reef clans, including the Metkayina and Ta'unui, just as direhorses serve the Na'vi clans of the forests and plains. They are as common in the ocean as ikran are in the sky and can be found in groups near the settlements of oceanic Na'vi clans. Unlike ikran, ilu do not form lifelong bonds with a particular Na’vi. If an ilu has been familiarized with the concept of tsaheylu, any rider can mount that ilu.

Species Information: Taxonomy: Ichthyopterix volans (flying fish-wing) Na'vi name: Tsurak Lifespan: 20 years Habitat: Eastern Sea Physical Information: Length: 48 feet (14.6 meters) Skin color: Grey and orange Anatomy: The skimwing is large, able to comfortably fit a fully grown Na'vi on its back. Its skin is blue-grey and its large fins, which partially elevate it out of the water like a Terran flying fish, are orange with dark markings.[3] Its head also resembes that of a Terran gharial. Although Pandora's low gravity and high air density allows the skimwing to use its wings to fly in ground effect above the water, its tail remains in the water to propel it forward. With its powerful tail, the skimwing can travel at up to 50 knots (58 mph / 92 kph) and maintain a cruise speed of 35 knots (40 mph / 65 kph) for hours. The skimwing and the ikran share a common evolutionary ancestor. Unlike whales or dolphins, skimwings cannot drown. They breathe using their gills while underwater, but inhale air through two nostrils located on top of their heads during flight. They mostly feed on fish and small aerial creatures. In Na'vi Culture: The Metkayina clan and other reef clans use the skimwing for hunting larger prey at the surface or to dive deeper. Riding a skimwing is also part of the clan's Iknimaya. It is also used as a mount during combat. Only the most skilled Metkayina hunters may tame a skimwing; they are temperamental and take a long time to form a loyal bond with their rider. Jake Sully learned to ride one after moving to the Metkayina clan. Skimwings took part in the Skirmish at the Three Brothers and the Battle at the Cove of the Ancestors. During the latter, Jake rode a skimwing that he summoned after Recom Quaritch rather than Bob or toruk. After getting a queue, Spider expressed an interest in riding a skimwing, something that Kiri teased him for.

Species Information: Na'vi name: Tulkun Lifespan: 150 - 250 years Habitat: Oceans Physical Information: Size: [Males: 93 - 263 ft (28-80 m) Females: 65.5 - 230 ft (20-70 m) (size varies on age and maturity)] Skin color: Black, blue, and white with red crest (some individuals are tattooed) Tulkun are a large marine whale-like species native to the oceans of Pandora. They are one of the sapient species on the moon, alongside the Na'vi and they commonly bond with the Na'vi of the Metkayina clan. Due a rare resource known as amrita, an anti-aging liquid present inside their brains, the Resources Development Administration's Cetacean Operations hunts tulkun to harvest this resource, killing them in the process. Anatomy: Sexual dimorphism among the tulkun: The tulkun is presumably the largest fauna on Pandora, being up to 330 feet (100.5 meters) long when fully grown, 3x bigger than even the largest blue whale. They are also sexually dimorphic with the males typically being 8–10 meters larger than the females. The males also display bigger and more colorful crests than the females. They have dark grey/blue skin with areas of white coloration on their underbellies and colorful, stripe-like markings across their body. They are physically much more durable than any Terran animals to withstand smaller conventional weapons of Resources Development Administration, and their head crests are even immune to specialized harpoons. Respective shapes of the tulkun's front and rear irises. Characteristic of other Pandoran life forms, tulkun have four eyes, two on each side of the head, that are orange in color, and the shapes of irises are different between larger and smaller eyes; the irises on smaller eyes resemble those of some cetacean species[3] and some non-cetacean Artiodactyls such as goats and deer. They have six flippers reminiscent of both cetaceans and sea turtles, although the last two have merged to become part of its tail akin to Terran seals and warluses. They have six blowholes on their backs and highly durable armor plating across their body. A tulkun's queue located inside its mouth. To protect their calves, the tulkun have a single queue inside of their mouths. They have two sensory organs protruding from the bottom of their snouts. The most striking part of the tulkun are its pair of echolocation organs that appear as large, brightly colored head crests that protrude from the front of its snout. Tulkun produce a special substance from a gland in their brains dubbed "amrita" that completely stops the aging process of humans, which turned them into prime targets for whaling operations within the Resources Development Administration. According to Mick Scoresby, a vial (around 1 liter) of amrita would sell for $80 million. They inhabit near-shore waters despite their size and their strength, and are capable of breaching out of the water. They can reach fast speeds at 25 mph, which is around the speed of the fastest human athletes such as Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake and Tyson Gay. Despite their size, the tulkun is capable of agile and flexible movements in shallow waters akin to Terran cetaceans, sea turtles, pinnipeds, and so on. For limited extent, tulkun is capable of terrestrial actions, such as Payakan's assault on S-76 SeaDragon. With their physical capabilities, they are able to fend off not only fearsome predators such as Akula, but also can damage and destroy such creatures and even advanced military equipments, including large and specialized vehicles. As shown through Payakan’s vision, tulkun can see color, although it is slightly yellowed. This shows that unlike whales and dolphins, tulkun are not colorblind. Their lifespans are long but can vary greatly from 150 to 250 years. Lifestyle and Culture: Tulkun are highly intelligent creatures with their own unique philosophy. Ian Garvin mentions they are likely smarter than humans, as well as being more "spiritual" and "emotional". However, this intelligence can only be expressed in its own unique way, similar to whales. This intelligence has allowed the tulkun to form a culture among themselves, including the establishment of the Tulkun Way, an ancient pacifist doctrine stemming from their early history that forbids all forms of killing, although they are capable of performing advanced strategies to outsmart and overcome militarized humanity in combats. Tulkun are slightly transcendent, being sentient and highly cultured, with their own rich family histories, mathematics, poetry, and sophisticated music. Akin to Terran cetaceans, tulkun has developed vocal communications and utilize those to expand cultural aspects. They have their own language, individual names and can communicate with the Na'vi. While the latter use sign language to interact with the mammals, the tulkun use vocal sounds and eye contact. They are very close to all of marine reef clans;[4] for instance, the Metkayina clan see them as siblings.[8] Each Metkayina member engages a lifelong bond with a tulkun early in their life, whom they call their spirit brother/sister. They celebrate each others' families, the birth of a new child and mourn the loss of a family member. Tulkun can access memories stored within Eywa and are able to share their experiences with the Na'vi. Like the Na'vi, the tulkun are divided into clans. It has been indicated that these clans have their own hierarchy to them. It is known that a tulkun matriarch and patriarch are the top of said hierarchy. Adult tulkun are observed to have tattoos on their snouts and bellies similar in style to that of the reef clans. Tulkun breed on average once every 2–3 years. The gestation period in females lasts around 18 months and only one calf is born at a time. Tulkun babies remain close to their mothers for the first few years of their lives, which is an important time in social development. They have a higher proportion of body fat compared to adults. In the first years of life they are especially susceptible to attacks by predators, which is why they hide in their mothers' mouths when they feel threatened. The young acquire greater independence after a few years, although they reach full adulthood only after about 10 years. Young tulkun are very lively and love to play, and by the age of a few months they are as agile and fast as the adults. Every year, on a particular day, the tulkun and their young gather near the village of Awa'atlu, in the Cove of the Ancestors. Here, all the young tulkun born in the last year are taken to the Spirit Tree to connect with Eywa for the first time. This calf communion is also attended by the pod's spiritual brothers and sisters of the Metkayina clan, who also bring their newborn children to connect them to the Pandoran Neural Network. This ritual is sacred to both species and is an important part of their shared culture. Diet and Feeding Technique: While tulkun share many similarities to that of Terran baleen whales, tulkun do not have baleen, meaning that any prey that are too small can easily escape from its jaw. Tulkun must rely on larger prey that are far too big to be filtered, and it is possible that tulkun have evolved much larger esophagus so that they do not choke on any large prey they swallow.[citation needed] Payakan, who is considered to be a juvenile, is shown eating a school of fish that is appropriate to his size. History: Early History: In the time of the First Songs, tulkun were aggressive, violent, vindictive, and highly territorial. They often killed each other, but at some point they discovered that this attitude led to further escalation of aggression and over time, they developed a strong pacifism and a sense of morality that forbade them from killing other living creatures. From then on, any tulkun who commits such an act, regardless of the circumstances, becomes an outcast among their own kind. Tulkun Hunting: As of 2170, tulkun are being hunted and killed by the Resources Development Administration's Cetacean Operations to extract the amrita in their brains. This was ordered and authorized by Frances Ardmore who contracted Scoresby. Tulkun hunting begins with a Seawasp following a pod of tulkun to tag one as a target. The target chosen is usually a tulkun mother with a calf as she will not leave the calf, who swims slower. The Seawasp shoots a tracking beacon into the armor of the tulkun before regrouping with the Cet-Ops fleet. The hunting process begins with the S-76 SeaDragon mothership deploying its fleet of boats and submersibles that give chase to the tulkun pod. Picador boats shoot depth charges to force the pod to surface and then herd away the pod from the target using sonic cannons. Next, Mako Submersibles shoot floater harpoons at the target's fins, further slowing it to near-total immobilization. Finally, the gunman on the Matador boat shoots an explosive-tipped harpoon into the underbelly of the tulkun, which explodes from within and kills the target. To extract amrita from the tulkun, the carcass is collected by Crab Suits and returned to the mothership. The extraction team enters the mouth via an extending platform. Amrita extraction is straightforward with most processes done with automated computers and machines. The team locates the gland where amrita is present and a drill pierces the tulkun's skull to gain access. A syringe is inserted into the opening and the amrita is drawn through it into a large vial. The rest of the tulkun is discarded; the floater bags are cut and removed so that the carcass sinks to the ocean bed, wherein it is less likely to anger the Na'vi if discovered. During the Skirmish at the Three Brothers, the Metkayina Clan destroys Scoresby's ship with the help of Payakan, a tulkun outcast, but the RDA continues their hunting operations. With a massive tulkun gathering at the Cove of the Ancestors approaching, the RDA plot to kill hundreds of the creatures at once, but Dr. Ian Garvin warns Jake Sully, wanting to protect the tulkun. As Toruk Makto, Jake gathers the nearby clans to fight to protect the tulkun, but the Matriarch refuses to have the tulkun fight to protect themselves until Payakan and Lo'ak bring her Ta'nok, the only survivor of her clan, who bears many harpoon wounds and has been blinded in one eye. When the entire RDA fleet arrives, the tulkun fight back alongside the Na'vi, catching the RDA by surprise. However, the arrival of the Mangkwan Clan armed with human weapons turns the tide against the Na'vi and the tulkun until Eywa, at Kiri's behest, sends Southern Squidrays and Mountain Banshees to help. The RDA fleet is decimated, and Scoresby is dragged into the depths by Ta'nok. Jake's Great Leonopteryx causes the destruction of the RDA's Factory Ship, killing General Frances Ardmore, while Recom Quaritch seemingly commits suicide.

Omotikaya: (also known as Blue Flute Clan) Located in the Rainforest Jungle near Hell's Gate. Their totem animal is the Toruk. Their olo'eyktan was Eytukan until his death at August 20, 2154, then Tsu'tey until his death August 22, 2154, then Jake Sully until his flee at from August 22, 2154 - 2170 and then Tarsem. Their Tsahìk is Mo'at with Sylwanin being tsakarem until her death at 2152, and Neytiri after her. The clan's members share a deep connection with the forest and especially Eywa herself due to them being responsible for protecting the Tree of Souls. Three Toruk Maktos have been members of the clan, most notably Jake Sully, the sixth Toruk Makto, and Entu, the first. The clan is led by an Olo'eyktan and Tsahìk, who are typically a mated pair. They live in an ancient Hometree which was 20,000 years old and 300 meters until its destruction at 2150.The clan made use of all of its levels, with the deepest, underground chamber being reserved for ceremonies, the surface level for general living and gatherings as well as housing the mother loom and Toruk Makto totem, the upper chambers for cultivating hammocks to sleep on, and the canopy for sheltering the hunters' ikrans. After the Omatikaya's ancestral hometree was destroyed, Jake Sully temporarily relocated the clan to a living area near Hell's Gate while the clan waited to claim a new hometree for themselves.As of 2170, the clan lives in High Camp. the Omatikaya are renowned for their brilliant textiles and weaving skills. They sre expert weavers. Thus, the loom plays a key role in the daily life of the clan with the largest one being massive and is given a place of honor in the common area of Hometree. The clan encourages their children to make crafts (such as toy banshees) based on animals they see in the forest to help them understand their functions and forms. Music is of great importance to the clan, more so than any other, hence the clan being named after their most incredible and elusive instrument, the Blue Flute. When prospective hunters reach a certain age, they must perform Iknimaya, a rite of passage in which a young Na'vi must climb up into the Hallelujah Mountains to find an ikran. Through tsaheylu, the initiate creates a lifelong bond with it. Not all Omatikaya clan members practice this rite because not all clan members are hunters. To be considered an "adult" member of the clan, initiates must complete Uniltaron (Dream Hunt) in which the Na'vi hallucinate due to venom being injected into their body. The purpose of this is so that they can receive spiritual wisdom and discover their their spirit animal. After this, the initiate is accepted by the clan as one of the People and is allowed to carve a bow from a branch of the Hometree. The new clan member may also choose a mate and craft and wear a cumberbund. When a member of the clan dies, the Omatikaya dig a hole near the roots of Hometree and place the deceased inside. The friends and family of the deceased line the grave with flowers and a Woodsprite is placed over them, along with their songcord. Some of the earliest Omatikaya tales speak of Entu, the first-ever Toruk Makto who, with his friends Ralu and Tsyal, tamed the beast in order to save the Tree of Souls from destruction. The Omatikaya were the first clan to make contact with humans and established peaceful negotiations with them. However, tensions formed due to the organizations more harmful practices to the environment, one of them being the mining of a mineral known as unobtanium which the RDA had largely been in pursuit of. The clan was against this goal since it violated the Three Laws of Eywa. Even so, the Omatikaya did not interfere and interactions went on with Grace Augustine having founded a schoolhouse in 2142, to teach the clan English and strengthen diplomatic ties. Sadly, tragedy occurred sometime later when security forces disastrously killed a number of the students in response to them attacking and destroying RDA equipment. Among the fatalities was Sylwanin, the daughter of Mo'at and Eytukan and the tsahìk-in-training. Following this, the Omatikaya severed all peaceful relations they had with the RDA and conflicts continued to increase until both sides were on the brink of war. Relations briefly improved after the clan accepted Jake Sully who had been sent in a final diplomatic attempt by the RDA. Their ancestral Hometree unfortunately resided over one of the largest deposits of unobtanium which was why the RDA needed them to move. After negotiations failed between the RDA and the Omatikaya, the former shifted to more forceful means. In an attempt to make the clan leave, non-lethal teargas canisters were deployed first, but this led to retaliation and the Hometree subsequently was destroyed with incendiary missiles. Numerous Omatikaya were killed and the survivors were forced to take shelter at the Tree of Souls. With the start of all out war, the Omatikaya clan together with other clans, Jake Sully, and like-minded humans rallied against the RDA. Meanwhile, the organization planned to destroy the Tree of Souls in a preemptive strike to stop this uprising. With the aid of the Pandoran wildlife, the sacred site was successfully defended, and most of the RDA were expelled from Pandora. About two weeks after the battle, Jake Sully set up a temporary home near Hell's Gate so the Na'vi and humans could grow closer and learn to coexist, and the remaining humans help heal some members who were badly injured in the battle. 16 years later the RDA returned. in 2170, having ensured everyone's safety, the Omatikaya clan engaged the RDA in organized guerilla warfare under Jake and Neytiri's leadership, targeting and destroying their supply lines. Although the RDA suspected that the Omatikaya clan's new location was somewhere in the Hallelujah Mountains, they were unable to find the camp as Eywa's "immune system" would cause the banshees in the area to attack the RDA's aircraft after a short amount of time. Miles Quaritch and his recom squad were ordered to track down the location of the base and kill Jake Sully, as it was theorized their Pandoran bodies would not trigger the immune response. The squad captured Spider and interrogated him on the whereabouts of Jake Sully and the Omatikaya clan, but Spider did not reveal it. Knowing that Quaritch was a threat to his family and the entire clan, and fearing that Spider might reveal the location of the High Camp, Jake Sully convinced Neytiri to flee the forest. He relinquished leadership of the clan to Tarsem, a young but extremely wise warrior. The transfer of power took place at the Tree of Souls, and immediately after the ceremony, the family traveled to the Metkayina clan village of Awa'atlu several hundred kilometers away. Other known members: Anuk (male, young hunter killed at schoolhouse), Neytep (young hunter killed at schoolhouse), Ninat (female, best singer of the clan), Peyral (female), Ka'ani (male, Tsu'tey's apprentice), Saeyla (female, Tsu'tey's apprentice, had a crush on him), Takuk (male, Tsu'tey's apprentice), Atan (male, Tsu'tey's apprentice), Maru (female, Tsu'tey's apprentice), Kamun (Eytukan's father), Arsut (Tsu'tey's mother, now exiled), Ateyo (Eytukan's father, now exiled), Avrok (Tsu'tey's brother, now exiled), Nekawn (female, student of Grace), Yeyongo (female mother), Popiti (female, Tsu'tey's friend) Anurai: Located in Bone Sanctuar. Their totem animal is the Thanator. Their tsahìk is Tiali. The Anurai clan is a noble Na'vi clan, renowned as meticulous artisans and craftsmen. They are the targets of heavy violence by members of the Resources Development Administration who wish to steal their artifacts, due to their value on Earth's black market. The Anurai are master artisans and craftspeople; they are particularly adept at making bone tools and artwork. They spare no detail when working on their creations, drawing on the materials around them. A masterful balance of spirit and ingenuity has set them apart from the other clans. Wild imagination and visionary prowess guide them to scavenge the vast bone-littered land in which they live, while some artisans even travel the world in search of new materials. Both playful and musical, they specialize in fashioning instruments from the bones of animals long laid to rest. Using these and whatever other materials they may find, the Anurai continuously invent and create beautiful objects such as necklaces and sculptures.The tsahìk of the clan traditionally wears a highly intricate and beautifully detailed beaded headdress. Such jewelry is a defining aspect of Anurai culture. The majority of the Anurai live near the bone sanctuary, a bone-littered, arid valley filled with the skeletal remains of Pandora's animals. Water is plentiful and caves are abundant and suitable for living. Some Anurai venture further to explore and find materials for their crafts. Approximately 3,000 years before humans arrived on Pandora, the Anurai clan participated in the events that led Entu to become the first Toruk Makto. Entu, along with his companions, Ralu and Tsyal, spent the night in the Anurai clan's territory to rest. While sleeping, the Anurai clan performed their ritual of constructing a thanator totem; this caused nightmares for Entu, whose parents had been killed by a thanator. The following morning, the young Na'vi found one of five artifacts needed to summon a toruk under the thanator totem: a Musical bone crafted by the Anurai, believed to have the ability to summon the toruk when played. Later, when lava flooded the vicinity of the Tree of Souls, the Anurai clan joined the Omatikaya clan and helped them stop the flow of lava by releasing a stream of water. Since the arrival of humans, the Anurai clan has been the target of violence from humans trying to steal the clan's artifacts to sell them on Earth's black market. In 2158, So'lek visited the clan. He learned how to make his own flute for weeks, until he tamed a thanator that he saved from another's attack and the clan congratulated him on his achievement. Tiali, the tsahìk of the clan offered him a place with the Anurai, but So'lek refused, knowing that he needed to continue the mission Hawnutu'un had given him. So'lek left and thanked Entok for his teachings before continuing into the desert. Known members are: Tiali (female, the tsahìk), Ahulang (male, artisan who collects bones), Rai'uk (male warrior), Kyuna (Rai'uk's sister), Entok (male, old hunter who sticks to tradition), Kiralu (Entok's daughter who likes to forage), Morang (female, dancer and deadly hunter), Swin'ara (wild Na'vi who feels more at home with beasts, Viperwolfs are her friends), Tsu'mong (male, revenge-obsessed warrior and one of the most experienced direhorse riders), Ukawla (female, old forager usually found in the bone graveyard sanctuary), Ninang (former olo'eyktan's son and responsible for safety of the lands), Tal'an (male, stargazer), Liani (Zureyn's daughter), Tsnu'u (tsakarem), Etrasan, Urtek (male), Zureyn (male) Kekunan: located in Deep jungle, neighboring that of the Tawkami Clan. They are considered to have a greater skill at banshee riding than any other clan. They are known for their fast reflexes, cool composure and courageous heart that are all required to tame such a beast. The Kekunan are excellent aerial hunters, often doing so hundreds of meters off the ground. They wear bright, boisterous colors, which is symbolic of their tribute and confidence with the creatures that sustain their way of life. The Kekunan love nothing more than to leap and dance from one floating mountain to another and urge others to further feats of daring. Their children begin learning the skills behind banshee riding at a very early age, using toy banshees as educational tools to demonstrate physics and maneuvers. The Banshee Catcher, used by other clans including the Omatikaya, has its origins in Kekunan legend, as an invention of the first banshee rider Taronyu (male). Back to the Time of the First Songs, the Kekunan clan was also one of the few clans involved in the time of the first Toruk Makto. The arrival of Entu, Ralu and Tsyal to the clan, they showed the chief the Toruk talisman and that they are in search of artifacts necessary to tame the Great Leonopteryx, being the only clan that believes in the prophecy, he gave the young men a horseman's mask and decided to help them locate the Toruk by taking them to the Hallelujah Mountains where it lives. When lava began to destroy the sacred Tree of Souls, the Kekunan joined the other clans to help save the tree. Olangi: (also known as Horse clan of the Plains). Located in Plains. Their totem animal was the direhorse and their olo'eyktan was Akwey. A nomadic Na'vi group who, like other horse clans of the plain, the clan specialized in cavalry, utilizing direhorses. They were among several horse clans of the plain. The clan's movement is based on following game during its seasonal migratory patterns. They live in the shade of the massive trees that number the plain, making homes that are thought to be wicker huts, made from long grasses or wood, with fires in the center. The Olangi clan highly values the freedom this nomadic lifestyle allows them, seeing it as a privilege and a birthright to have the chance to spiritually "see" much of Pandora. Above all other horse clans of the plain, they're seen as premier direhorse riders. When summoned by Jake Sully as Toruk Makto, they assisted in the defense of the Tree of Souls during the final battle in Avatar. They played an important role in the conflict as cavalry, essentially attempting to halt the advance of RDA AMP suits and infantry units. They were supported by Norm Spellman in his avatar form, and later in his human form, who helped to direct the ground assault by keeping in contact with Jake Sully using a throat microphone. The clan sustained heavy casualties through the course of the battle, and though the exact number is unknown, it was greater than any other clan present at the battle. The survivors of the battle were absorbed into the Omatikaya Clan. Over a decade after the battle, Akwey stated that he is the only warrior left of his clan, which consisted largely of elderly Na'vi and children. Norm mated with one of the Olangi women who were absorbed into the Omatikaya clan. Other known members are: Eykang (male outrider), Omleki (male who gotadopted by the clan). Tawkami:(translated as: Sky Seer clan) a Na'vi clan that resides peacefully deep in the wild Pandoran jungle. The clan has long watched over Eywa's ecosystem with a careful eye to maintain the balance and is known for its persistent quest for knowledge and lorekeeping. The Tawkami are highly studious and well known amongst other clans for being the most knowledgeable on Pandora and its inhabitants. gentle, analytical, scientific and curious. The clan considers it their mission to study and preserve the sacred ecosystem of Pandora. Many among them nest in massive, bioluminescent plants such as healing roses for days at a time to meditate and attain spiritual wisdom. They use plants for food, medicine, decorative items, and even personal clothing. Most notably, the Tawkami are master botanists, chemists, and alchemists. It has been said that where most see a beautiful landscape, the Tawkami see Pandora as an elaborate concoction of ingredients each with its own unique powers and virtues. Their recipes have been refined and passed down over generations, and include a wide array of potions, remedies, and other concoctions. Among their repertoire are tranquilizers, extracting essential oils, and producing the plexiglass-like material for their rider's masks. The Tawkami award multicolored sashes to alchemical apprentices among their own. Each apprentice is given a plain sash to wear at the start of their training, to which colorful strips of fabric are added as they learn and gain mastery of new skills. The more colorful the sash, the more experienced the chemist. The clan's territory neighbors the Kekunan clan and is situated in the mountains. It is a lush jungle filled with many varieties of bright, colorful flowers ranging drastically in size, the largest towering over even a fully grown Na'vi. Their village is centralized by a giant panopyra, which once contained the sacred Tranquil Seed. Hunters of the Tawkami clan undergo their own version of Iknimaya when they come of age. Initiates get a yellow V-shape applied to their forehead, and must create their own rider's mask. The plexiglass-like material of the lenses is cut and custom-fit to each rider by the clan elders, and initiates spend up to 16 hours polishing the lenses during their rite. Back in the Time of the First Songs, the earliest tales of the Tawkami tell of the youngster, Tsyal, a daughter of the Olo'eyktan who defies her father's wishes and helps Ralu and Entu on their quest to tame a Great Leonopteryx. They needed the Tranquil Seed, one of the sacred items needed on their quest to tame toruk. The clan chief refused to help Entu and Ralu and even laughed at them, not believing the prophecy. Against the will of her clan, Tsyal stole the seed and joined them. She uses the sacred Tranquil Seed to subdue the toruk, helping Entu become the first Toruk Makto. Later, the Tawkami were summoned by Toruk Makto to help the Omatikaya clan stop the flood of lava that threatened to destroy the Tree of Souls. They helped destroy a mountain and release a stream of water onto the lava. Back in 22nd century, when a mysterious illness strikes the children of the Omatikaya clan and, as it is later learned, the avatars of Hell's Gate, Mo'at turned to the Tawkami clan for help in finding an antidote. Mo'at had taken Grace Augustine with her to the village of Tawkami, to which Mireya was skeptical; at first, she refused to help for fear of contaminating her own clan, but she eventually agreed to help. After Grace passed out, Mireya discovered patches of pale pigment on her body. She decided on bringing Grace's avatar to a field of syekalin, a flower suspected of causing the disease. Mireya believed that what caused the disease could also become a cure. Mo'at and Grace later used the syekalin to synthesize a cure for the disease. In 2162, eight years after the Battle of Ayram Alusìng, So'lek was in the territories of the Tawkami clan, where he was attacked by viperwolves, and was found and treated for his wounds by Syanan. After he recovered, the rest of the Tawkami treated him very simply for the next three months. One day, a young man alerted Syanan and So'lek about a small group that was looking a Sage Mushroom, but they were trapped in a cave. With the help of other members, they managed to remove all the debris and free those inside. Syanan then began treating the wounded. Thanks to her and So'lek, who helped with the treatment, the three gatherers were saved and at night So'lek prepared to continue his journey. With a final joke, Syanan and the rest of the Tawkami bid him farewell. Other known members are: Mireya (female healer), Lunapey (old female gatherer), Rawm (male, struck by lightning as a child and permanently marked by it), Syanan (female healer), Alira (gatherer). Tipani: (also known as the clan of silent war) Located in Rainforest Jungle. Their totem animal is the Atlas Beetle. Its members reside in over a dozen individual villages scattered through the dense jungles of Pandora. The Tipani are perhaps the fiercest warrior clan of all the Na'vi people, and their hunting prowess is renowned far and wide. Fierce, noble, stoic and proud. Though all Na'vi are proficient hunters, the Tipani train like no other clan. They raise their children to be warriors from a very young age. When the Tipani hunt, they move without making a sound. This silent hunting style is reflected in the Tipani's otherworldly demeanor; a Tipani rarely speaks, and only does so with careful consideration. Thus, their words often carry enormous weight. The Tipani clan are the only clan observed to wear armor, traditionally crafted from the cuirass crab. During their adolescent years, strict focus is set on developing both the mind and body for battle under the clan elders. A centuries-old tradition sees elders accompany groups of warrior apprentices into the woods where athleticism and tranquility are put to the test. Success is not measured by the ability to slay a creature, for many come home empty-handed. It is measured by the ability to stalk prey without making one's presence known. A master warrior must first acquire the art of light-footedness before training in the art of the kill. Back in the Time of the First Songs, Tipani was one of the few clans involved in the events of the first Toruk Makto. It was during their journey that Entu, Ralu and Tsyal came across the clan searching for the artifacts. The item that Tipani was going to give them was the Atlas Beetle shield. The warriors not only refused to help them, but after learning of their history, they ordered them to return to their clans and assigned their own escort to protect them. Accompanied by the Tipani warriors, the three friends eventually ran into the Kekunan Clan, who were the only clan that believed in the prophecy and decided to help them. In 2160, Tipani received a visit from So'lek, one of the few survivors of the Trr'ong Clan after the Battle of Ayram Alusìng. The warrior informs them that he came to their territory with the objective of completing the next part of his mission: obtaining armor made from the shell of the armor cuirass crab. So'lek was trained by Rimu, with whom he seems to have entered into an almost romantic relationship with her. After almost half a year of being in the clan, So'lek obtains the shell of the cuirass crab. With the help of a Tipani Master, he makes his shoulder armor. Finally, the clan advises him to rest and not waste energy. However, the pain So'lek feels over the loss of his home since fighting the Sky People remains too strong to stop him, and So'lek eventually abandons the village and wanders away, leaving behind her armor back. Known memebers are: Rimu (female So'lek's teacher), Amanti (female warrior leader), Arutey (male warrior), Ikalu (male warrior), Kusati (female warrior), Marali (female), Otamu (male warrior), Unipey (female), Alar'at (male warrior), Avarin (female warrior, assisted by stingbats), Sukal (female hunter who likes to take initiative), Tur'itan (male hunter), Vorak (male, one-eyed, warrior)

(Each region is a different continent. Long distances. Most natives living on one continent have not travelled to another) Rainforest and regions around it: It includes Omotikaya rainforest, Hell's gate, bine sanctuary. The only na'vi leaving (in proximity) here are people from Omotikaya, Anurai, Kanunan, Olangi, Tawkami and Tipani clans. The Hallelujah Mountains (Na'vi name: Ayram alusìng meaning "Floating Mountains"): a major site on Pandora full of floating islands. These floating islands circulate slowly in the magnetic currents like icebergs at sea, scraping against each other and the towering mesa-like mountains of the region. On Pandora, huge outcroppings of unobtanium rip loose from the surface and float in the magnetic vortices due to the Meissner Effect. In 2154, the mountains were the site of the major battle which ended the First Pandoran War. They are overgrown with foliage at the top and straggly beards of vines hang down beneath the mountains like the roots of air-ferns. Their sides are sheer cliffs. Beanstalks allow people to traverse between the mountains. Waterfalls, originating on the mesa-like tops, stream down the sides and disperse into spray at the bottoms, like upside-down geysers. The mist then condenses on other floating mountains and flows over the side and disperses, renewing the process. The local peaks and mesas actually project above the level of the craggy undersides of the few floating mountains Jake Sully can see, so it seems obvious that collisions are inevitable. The mountains are home to several clans, including Ni'awve and the Tipani. The Hallelujah Mountains are also where mountain banshees choose to roost.When the RDA returned to Pandora, Jake Sully encouraged the Omatikaya clan to move away from the forest and into the Hallelujah Mountains to a site known as High Camp. Eastern Sea: The Eastern Sea separates the tropical forests from atolls with reef and countless islands, some inhabited by clans such as the Metkayina and Ta'unui, and Bridgehead, a human city that serves the colonozation efforts of the RDA. The only na'vi found there are people from the Tayrangi clan, Metkayina clan

Na'vi people use their own language called na'vi language. Pandora - Eywa's Child Hello - Kaltxì sister/brother (both literally and as a way to call an other na'vi) - tsmuk Sister - Tsmuke Brother - Tsmukan Mother - Sa'nok Father - Sempul Moron - skxawng Friend - eylan Hunter - Aron'yu I See you - Oel ngati kameie The Bond - tsaheylu (Neural) queue - kuru Itan - son Ite - daughter Ma {{name}} - My {{name}} Thank you - Irayo Please - rutxe What are you called? - fyape syaw fko ngar? Nice to meet you - smon nìprrte’ Welcome - zola‘u nìprrte’ Where do you come from? - nga za‘u ftu peseng? Bye / See you soon - kìyevame May Eywa be with you - Eywa ngahu What? - Peu? Here - fìtseng Good morning - Rewon lefpom Good (after)noon - Kaym lefpom Good night - txon lefpom Excuse me - hìtxoa Please forgive me - oeru txoa livu Don't worry - txe'lan mawey Good luck - etrìpa syayvi Right? / correct? - kefyak? I know - oe omum I don't know - oe komum I don't care - komum oe Rise to the challenge! - siva ko! Yes - srane No - kehe Okay - tam Be Calm - Mawey / tam tam I don't care - oeru ke’u Stop - ftang A lot - Nìtxan Again - Nìmun Never - Kawkrr Maybe - Kxawm Speak - Plltxe Eat - yom Go - kä Hear - Stawm Wait - pey Try - fmi see - Tse’a Hear - ‘Ampi Hometree - Kelutral Direhorse - pa'li Great Leonopteryx - Toruk Rider - makto Thanator - Palulukan Viperwolf- nantang hammerhead titanothere - 'angtsìk Banshee - ikran Hexapede - yerik Strumbeast - Talioang

A Recombinant, or Recom, is a fully sentient human/Na'vi hybrid soldier embedded with the recorded memories and personality traits of an individual human, and thus does not need to be remotely driven from a link unit like an avatar. The 1st Recom Unit are the RDA's SecOps primary "muscle" and special operations forces group, taking orders directly from the highest ranks of the RDA and assisting in any extraordinary circumstances. History: Creation: The Recom Program, known as "Project Phoenix", was launched immediately after the RDA's defeat and expulsion from Pandora in 2154, in preparation for a second invasion to re-establish the resource mining/colonizing operations on the exo-moon. The first operational cohort of Recombinants are those implanted with the backup memories of SecOps private military contractors who were killed in action during the Assault on the Tree of Souls. Most of them were battle-hardened marine veterans on Earth who signed up to be contractors due to economic hardships. Colonel Miles Quaritch, the Recom commander, was formerly the chief of security at the RDA mining base Hell's Gate, who had his memories backed up at the insistence of Parker Selfridge merely hours before his human body was killed during the brutal fight with Jake Sully and Neytiri. After waking for his second life as a Recom, he had gladly accepted the mission to hunt down the Sully family and devoted himself to vengeance against Jake and Neytiri. Corporal Lyle Wainfleet serves as the Recom team leader under Quaritch,[4] and was formerly a SecOps AMP team leader who was killed by a hammerhead titanothere stampede during the ground assault on the Tree of Souls. Pandoran War (2169 - 2170) One year after the RDA's return to Pandora and the construction of Bridgehead, Quartich, Wainfleet, and several other Recombinants arrived on Pandora where they were tasked by Frances Ardmore to help battle an insurgency waged by the Omatikaya clan, which hindered the efforts for the RDA's colonization of Pandora. As the Recombinants were better for infiltration, Ardmore tasked them with killing Jake Sully. The Recom Squad eventually reached the battlefield, where Quartich discovered the remains of his human body after his fight with Jake and the circumstances of his death by Neytiri. The squad also found and subdued the Sully children and Miles Socorro, an orphaned human boy who happened to be Quartich's biological son. By nightfall, the Sully children were saved by Jake and Neytiri, who managed to kill several Recombinants, although Spider was taken to Bridgehead by Quartich and the remaining Recombinants for interrogation. Description: Recombinants are roughly identical to regular avatars, possessing both Na'vi- and human-like physical traits. The key differences is that Recoms are not psionically driven by a human, but instead have backup memories and identities of human candidates directly uploaded into their consciousness through the use of a special link device known as a Soul Drive.[5] This makes them fully autonomous beings and essentially genetically modified clones of their former human selves, inheriting the memories (up to the time of the backup), skills and personalities developed during that human's prior lifetime.[6] Recom soldiers are known as "Recombinant warriors" or simply "Recom warriors".[7] Thanks to their Na'vi physiology, Recom warriors are able to move about Pandora largely without being detected as a foreign threat to Eywa, and can avoid triggering its "immune response" in which Eywa sends her wildlife after them. They also possess queues, which allows them to access the moon's neural network and even tame Pandoran animals (such as banshees and direhorses) via Tsaheylu, thus eliminating the need for vehicular deployment and making them even better infiltrators. Recoms must take sips of CO2 to breathe in human buildings using this device Like the Na'vi and avatars, Recoms are able to operate within human-air facilities; however, due to the lower carbon dioxide levels compared to that of the Pandoran atmosphere, Recoms must take "sips" of supplementary carbon dioxide every minute or two from the AAS-RO2 Atmos Adaptation System. Equipment: Like human soldiers or marines, Recoms are equipped with military-grade gears to enhance their survival in the hostile Pandoran environment. Many Recoms, particularly those from the 1st Recom Squad, prefer to wear polarized sunglasses in keeping with habits from their previous human life as army commandos and reconnaissance marines. Compared to the average Na'vi warriors, Recoms benefit from their communication, detection and weapon technologies, as well as better training and expertise in special operations tactics inherited from their backup memories. Most of the infantry weapons used by Recoms are shareable with Skel Suits, which are designed to the similar sizes and have movement speeds matching those of avatars and the Na'vi. These weapons, many of which have gunship-grade firepower, are far more effective in achieving fire superiority against the common Na'vi battle arrows.

Item Information: Created by: Naturally produced by tulkun Purpose: Stop human aging, cure cancer and all cellular related illenesses Used by: Humans Amrita is a yellowish neurocrine liquid produced by tulkun in the glands at the base of their brain. It is said to be able to stop human aging completely. Amrita is stored in double-layered vials to conserve and protect the valuable content. Amrita was discovered by Ian Garvin while he was dissecting a tulkun corpse. Due to its anti-aging properties, it has replaced unobtanium as the most profitable resource found on Pandora and is ounce-for-ounce the single most valuable substance known to man. One vial of it is worth approximately $80 million in the year 2170. The tulkun hunting conducted by the Cet-Ops division of the Resources Development Administration pays for most of their colonization campaign, such as the construction of Bridgehead, after their return to Pandora. It is later discovered that it can cure all illenesses related to cells, including cancer. And could even grow back limbs.

Object Information: Other Names: Unm Ubh-310 Cheddar (by Selfridge) Pandorium Type: Mineral Uses: Superconductor Unobtanium (pronounced un-ob-tain-ee-um), also known as Ubh-310, is a highly valuable rare-earth compound found on the exo-moon Pandora that is formed volcanically. It is element 120 on the Periodic Table. Its electron configuration is [Rn] 5f146d187s2. Humans mine unobtanium for energy conduction, as the RDA suppresses the development of alternatives on Earth. Additionally, excessive mineral mining in Africa exhausted the planet's natural resources. By the 2140s, Earth is facing an energy crisis integral to feeding its population of 20 billion and powering its cities. Unobtanium is necessary for a wide variety of uses. History: Arrival for the mineral: The RDA originally came to Pandora for varying reasons such as studying the environment and interacting with the natives. However, they largely came in pursuit of the mineral unobtanium which had a variety of uses back on Earth and was highly valuable. Conflicts with Unobtanium: The value and mining process of the mineral was one of the primary causes for the poor state of human and Na'vi relations, only worsening as the years progressed. The Three Laws of Eywa, some of the Na'vi's oldest and most important laws, prevent the Na'vi from mining and using ore. Some of the largest unobtainium deposits in the area fall under some of the Na'vi's most sacred sites, such as Hometrees, the Tree of Voices, and the Tree of Souls. The RDA's desire to mine conflicts deeply with the Na'vi, who view the sites as sacred places that connect them to Eywa. The largest known deposit was under the Omatikaya Hometree, which was also incredibly problematic to the clan due to the fact that they have been living in it for thousands of years, and have buried their ancestors underneath. This had ultimately led to the Destruction of the Hometree, and later, the Assault on the Tree of Souls. Before the RDA was ordered off Pandora, many of their employees wrecked their mining equipment on their way. The RDA was not able to retrieve all of their unobtanium left on Pandora because the RDA's defectors kept the shipments. These shipments were then moved into space above Pandora's atmosphere and kept inside a derelict spaceship. RDA's Return to Pandora: Although unobtanium was once the most sought out resource by the RDA on Pandora, Earth became virtually inhospitable in the 14-year time period they left. This caused humans to return to Pandora for a full blown re-colonization. The number one resource farming shifted to amrita as well, a yellow liquid that can stop human aging. Despite this, unobtanium was still highly valuable to the RDA, and there was still 3.2 trillion dollars worth of it that had been left behind on Pandora. In an attempt for the Na'vi to gain leverage over the RDA, Jake Sully and his team threatened to blow up the shipments in space alongside the RDA's factories on Pandora. The team blew up the refinery which turned the RDA hostile. However, before they could detonate the rest, their plan was sabotaged and the RDA were able to reclaim their remaining structures and the unobtanium shipments. During the RDA's return to Pandora, they sought unobtanium again.[5] Unobtanium mining operations for further deposits of the mineral resumed, though mines would come under attack by rebel Na'vi during various raids led by Jake Sully and The Resistance. Description: Unobtanium is a room-temperature superconductor for energy, which makes it very valuable; worth $20 million per kilogram (2.2 lbs) unrefined and $40 million per kilogram refined on Earth. However, as the Pandoran atmosphere is toxic to humans, it is expensive to mine. For mining operations, all human personnel are required to wear an exopack in order to breathe while working. Humans transport unobtanium on trucks called Hell Trucks from the mining sites back to Hell's Gate for refining and eventual transport to Earth on the Valkyrie shuttle and ISV. Unobtanium proved to be the most baffling of scientific discoveries in the area of superconductors as it had an extremely strong magnetic field, reversing prior knowledge that all superconductors repel magnetic fields. Furthermore, unlike the fragile crystals of human-created superconducting compounds, the substance found on Pandora was a stable quasi-crystal with its atoms arranged in a never-repeating but orderly pattern with five-fold symmetry. This matrix was not only structurally rugged but also housed microscopic voids in the quasicrystalline structure that contain the magnetic flux lines. Pandoran unobtanium beats all current Earth superconductors in terms of efficiency and stability by more than a thousand times over. It remained superconducting up until its melting point (1,516 °C, 2,761 °F) and even when surrounded by a magnetic field of one billion gausses (100,000 teslas). It is even possible to contain a powerful magnetic field within unobtanium, opening the door to even more applications and research. Unobtanium can float due to its magnetic properties. A sustainable, artificial alternative to unobtanium has not yet been synthesized on Earth, thanks in part to the RDA's suppression of such practices. It has been suspected that the RDA funds terrorist organizations and mobs through the black market to shut down these operations The Hallelujah Mountains, a rich area of unobtanium allowing the mountains to levitate. When the powerful magnetic forces of Pandora and Polyphemus overlap, they create fields of "fluxcons" (flux concentrations) such as the Flux Vortex. This powerful magnetism interacts with areas of high unobtanium concentration, resulting in unobtanium-rich formations being ripped from the ground and into the air by the magnetic influences, sometimes thousands of feet. A countering form of magnetism, known as flux pinning or quantum locking, then holds the masses in stasis and prevents them from being literally pulled into space. This phenomenon creates incredible formations like the Hallelujah Mountains and Stone Arches,[9] which human pilots use as a reference for avoiding or adapting to areas of intense magnetism. Originally, the term "unobtanium" was slang used in the aerospace industry to describe hard-to-access materials with mythical properties. However, over the years the name appears to have stuck. Origin: Researchers theorize that billions of years ago, when the planets and satellites of the Alpha Centauri System were condensing from the primordial stellar nebula, a Mars-sized stellar body may have crashed into the still-molten Pandora. The moon's nickel-iron core was disrupted. The high temperatures and pressures produced far exceeded anything wrought by human technology. These forces interacted with Polyphemus' intense magnetic field and created conditions suitable for the formation of unobtanium. Discovery by Humans: Superconductivity was discovered in 1911 by Heike Kamerlingh Onnes, who was studying the resistance of solid mercury at temperatures close to absolute zero; it proved to be useless because of the logistics of cooling large amounts of material down that far. Further efforts proved futile, and frustrated researchers finally termed their goal "unobtainium." (The spelling was later changed to "unobtanium" to conform to the chemical element naming, even though unobtanium is a compound, not an element.) There matters stood until the first unmanned exploration vehicle reached Alpha Centauri System and discovered deposits of a room temperature superconducting substance on an Earth-like moon named Pandora—unobtanium had been obtained at last. Uses: Unobtanium has no use to the Na'vi, as their laws forbid them from mining Pandora for metals. To humans, however, unobtanium has become the backbone of Earth's economy. As a powerful energy conductor, unobtanium has countless specialized uses. Notably, it is vital to Superluminal Communications and the manufacturing of computer hyperchips. It is also essential for running the RDA's global high-speed maglev train system on Earth. Perhaps most importantly, unobtanium facilitates the containment and direction of energy in the matter-antimatter annihilation system which propels ships like the ISV Venture Star, enabling them to travel at 0.66c and reach the Alpha Centauri system in as little as ~6 years. Thusly, without unobtanium, interstellar commerce on a massive scale would not be possible. Unobtanium is not only the key to Earth's energy needs in the 22nd century but the enabler of interstellar travel and the establishment of a truly spacefaring civilization. This creates a feedback loop: The more unobtanium is mined, the more ships can be built and the more equipment can be sent to Pandora for further mining. Mining Operations: Because of the intense magnetic fields associated with unobtanium deposits, mining operations are severely restricted as to the composition of mining tools and machinery. Tools cannot contain any ferromagnetic elements (cobalt, iron, nickel and some rare earths like gadolinium) because they would become so strongly magnetized that their moving parts would become immobile. The tools themselves would be drawn to the unobtanium deposits, where they would be permanently embedded. Non-ferromagnetic elements such as chromium and manganese become magnetic when combined with other elements, further limiting the use of steel alloys and other common materials. As a result, exotic and costly compounds (beryllium copper, tungsten carbide, etc.) must be employed. The troubles do not end there. Whenever a conducting substance is moved in a magnetic field, an electric current is generated. This current can raise the temperature to damaging levels, interfere with the operation of electrical circuits, and interact with the magnetic field to produce mechanical forces. For example, a miner swinging a pick with a beryllium copper (a non-magnetic but electrically conducting metal alloy) head would feel as though he was moving the pick through molasses. The faster the pick moved, the more resistance it would encounter. Even if the pick could be swung quickly, induced eddy currents would heat it until it was too hot to hold. Humans can not go anywhere near an unobtanium deposit. The magnetic fields nearby are so intense that even the slightest movement of a human body induces electrical currents that completely disrupt the functioning of the brain, nerves and muscles. Even 1000 feet away from the edge of an deposit, people feel strange tactile sensations and distortions in their vision and hearing if they run or try to throw things. They may also have disturbing thoughts or compulsions, irregular heartbeats, limb paralysis, muscle tremors, or vertigo and nausea. As a result, mining operations are conducted by remote control, using optical signals carried by armored fiber optic cables. Mining machinery utilize ceramic cutters and fiber-reinforced plastic structural components. When metal parts must be used, they are made of thin laminations separated by insulating layers to reduce deleterious effects to manageable levels. Power comes from turbines driven by hot gases produced from chemical reactions, similar to a solid fuel rocket motor. When unobtanium ore is pulled from the excavation, the process is hampered by the attraction between its entrained magnetic field and that of the remaining ore body. The excavated ore must be heated to its melting point (1516 degrees C) which then releases the trapped magnetic field. The energy stored in this field is captured as the field collapses, and fed back into the electric furnace that heats the removed ore, reducing the amount of external power required. Refinery Process: Extracting unobtanium from mined ore is performed on Pandora at ESM 01's on-site refinery. It is undesirable to ship any inert matter such as ore impurities back to Earth; the refined quasimetal is made into plates small enough to be handled by a single human working in Pandora's lower gravity and ready for immediate further processing back on Earth. Most is rolled into levitating foil, for RDA MagLev transport systems, or extruded into superconducting wires for the global grid. Unobtanium's unique properties are largely dependent on the inner structure of the material, which must be preserved through the refining process. Initial purification is done in large ball mills, followed by successive nitric and hydrofluoric acid rinses. Acidic effluent is discharged into the stream to help control growth of life forms near the mine workings. Unobtanium flakes and ingots are then floated onto an inverted conveyor belt and fed through a multiphase roller mill equipped with non-magnetic neolon rollers; the rate of compression is carefully controlled to prevent heat build-up disrupting the anamagnetic properties of the quasimetal. The two-centimeter thick ribbon of unobtanium is cut to size with laser shears, then graded and packed for shipping. The end product of the refining process is unobtanium sheets one meter by five hundred centimeters, two centimeters thick. These are aligned with contra-facing polarities for ease of handling, then packed in crates made from Pandoran native wood. The crates are designed for easy disassembly on Earth, where artisan furniture factories are willing to pay remarkable prices for the only extraterrestrial woods so far discovered. Etymology: The name "unobtanium" is a reference to an old engineering term that has existed since the 1950s. It can be applied to any rare or hard to find material that has the properties needed to fulfill a given design, but is unobtainable.[14] This joke became a trope in science fiction: any material that is extremely useful (often crucial for all fictional technology), hard to find and is thus practically unobtainable is collectively described as unobtanium. Unobtanium and Survival: There is a major debate in the Avatar fandom whether or not unobtanium was the key to saving Earth and if humans need the mineral in order to survive, leading some people justifying the RDA's actions against the Na'vi throughout Avatar, feeling the Na'vi are selfish for not leaving their Hometree for humanity's survival. However, unobtanium was not only under the Omatikaya Hometree; the RDA already had an Unobtanium Mine which was never said to be running dry. Selfridge stated, the Hometree was the richest deposit in a 200-kilometer radius, not the only deposit. The confirmation that unobtanium is needed to survive cannot be located in the films, as they show humans devastating Earth and spreading out to another celestial bodies in their hunger for more. In Avatar, Parker Selfridge states, "this little gray rock sells for twenty million a kilo. No other reason" which suggests profit is the only motivation, not survival. The use of unobtanium and why it is so valuable to humanity is never fully explained within the film. When studio executives asked James Cameron about it, he said he did not want to, saying, "It's whatever gets people up out of their cities to get on ships to go someplace and take stuff from other people that doesn't belong to them, and it's been the story of human history forever." It may be considered questionable why unobtanium would be humanity's salvation, as opposed to decreasing human overpopulation, investing in clean energy, recycling, promoting veganism, etc. Jake's city is also shown to devote electricity towards massive amounts of holographic billboards, suggesting whatever energetic power humans have is going towards indulgence instead of survival, at least in north America. Humanity is not forced to keep up with their destructive ways of life that left the planet decimated and dying. The concept of the mineral "saving" Earth seems to refer to ensuring that humanity can continue to live the convenient way it does (e.g. hover trains for fast transportation). In the Activist Survival Guide, it is mentioned there are RDA-run polluting orbiting factories in space that infects Earth's atmosphere, with no mentions of the possibility of them being shut down. Some viewers feel unobtanium would not solve the root of the problem, which is the RDA's destructive practices, and their suppression of unobtanium alternatives in the first place. In Avatar: The Way of Water, humans realize that Earth is dying as a result of their way of life, and senselessly destroy Pandora's flora and fauna so they can establish a colony, and their merciless and wasteful massacre of tulkuns so they can stop their aging suggests the RDA are not willing to change their ways. In Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, there is a poster claiming "unobtainium" (which is a writing error) is needed for "clean" and "sustainable" power generation. It is unclear if this is true or merely propaganda meant to make it seem like the RDA needed it, however, one should note that Earth already has options for clean and sustainable power generation. Datamining the filenames for the poster calls it propaganda. In the opening video of Avatar: Pandora Rising, it is claimed it is the key to humans saving their own Earth from collapse. However, the game is no longer canon. Additionally, Alison Boyd stated on a promotional website for the first Avatar film that it was crucial to Earth's survival, but it is unknown if this is still canon. She was also promoting the RDA, and making it seem like humanity needs unobtanium to survive could be considered propaganda.

RDA Organization Information: Name: Resources Development Administration Leaders Charles Stringer (current administrator since 2168) Frances Ardmore (current SecOps commander since 2168) Parker Selfridge (formerly; administrator until August 2154) John Mercer (formerly) Angela Harding (formerly) Eliza Drennek (mining operations leader) Locations: Hell's Gate (formerly; until late August 2154) Bridgehead (currently; 2168 - 2170) Products: Spaceships and vehicles Sec-Ops equipment Weapons: Avatars (formerly; until August 19, 2154 - AVTR Program shutdown by Selfridge) Recoms (currently; late August 2154: first batch created in lab - 2169: first batch decanted aboard ISV) Shareholders: 263 million (in 2154) Resources Development Administration: The RDA's motto: "Building Tomorrow." The Resources Development Administration, also known as the RDA or the Corp, is a corporation devoted to managing resources on Pandora, as well as the dwindling natural resources on Earth. It is the main antagonistic organization in the Avatar franchise. The RDA is the largest single non-governmental organization in human space. Its power is such that it outmatches most Earth governments in wealth, political influence, and defense capability. Due to its vast capabilities, the RDA is a leading figure in many aspects of human society (defense, energy, manufacturing, aeronautics, transportation, commerce, etc.) The RDA has monopoly rights to all products shipped, derived, or developed from Pandora and any other off-Earth location. These rights were granted to the RDA in perpetuity by the Interplanetary Commerce Administration (ICA), with the stipulation that they abide by a treaty that prohibits weapons of mass destruction and limits military power in space. Due to its expansive organization, it is unknown whether the RDA has a true centralized leadership or if it is loosely led as a conglomerate. The RDA first arrived on Pandora for varying reasons including the extraction of rare resources such as unobtanium for uses back on Earth. The organization soon came into contact with the native species of Pandora, the Na'vi and had numerous interactions with them. Unfortunately, the RDA soon became engaged in a violent war with the Na'vi after failed attempts to make peace with them and find a diplomatic solution to prevent any conflict, and resorted to using forceful methods. The war ended with RDA's defeat by the Na'vi and expelled from Pandora with the majority of humans returning to Earth. However, worsening conditions on Earth led the RDA to return to Pandora fourteen years later in 2168 to establish a permanent colony base there and restart the war with the Na'vi. The RDA now seeks to claim Pandora and make it the new home for humanity, and oppose the Resistance. History: Background: With 263 million shareholders, the RDA is the oldest and largest of the quasi-governmental administrative entities (QGAEs), but its origins are far more modest. The entity that would become the RDA was little more than a Silicon Valley garage startup in California in the early 21st century, when its two founders borrowed money from friends and family to begin the company. After only a few decades, with its enormous shareholder base and massive influence, the company vastly expanded its branches, giving it the capital and stature for numerous global technological and urban development projects. One of these iconic developments included the construction of a world-spanning rapid transit system that would allow entire population groups to conveniently commute hundreds or even thousands of miles to perform work where it was needed, without impinging on the cultural values of host populations. The success of the venture led to the current global network of maglev trains that require the superconductor material known as unobtanium for their continued operation. Additionally, the RDA expanded to the skies, creating hundreds of orbiting factories on Earth's moon, Mars, and the solar system's asteroid belts. However, these factories somehow caused a pollution of toxins to frequently rain down on Earth. The RDA's successful expeditions into space also eventually lead to terraforming and mass colonizing operations on Mars and possibly other celestial bodies in the Sol System. As the RDA continued its rapid and vast technological developments throughout human civilization on Earth, the projects and programs significantly contributed to the ongoing Anthropocene Extinction. By this point, the mega corporation had accumulated much power and they were able to operate freely without the considerations of international laws regarding human rights, environmentally destructive practices, and other unethical actions as by this point, many nations and people had become overly dependent on their advancements. This overreliance gave the RDA unprecedented powers and influence over almost the entirety of the global human population. This allowed for direct involvement in international and national politics in their favor, making any legal action against the rapidly expanding QGAE unfeasible. Under the pressure, human rights, environmentalist, and other CSOs eventually were bought out or collapsed. Now with little to no legal or public opposition, the powerful organization continued its unregulated, unethical, and rampant activities, which caused cultural values of many nation-states, indigenous populaces, etc. to degrade/collapse rapidly. In addition, their actions accelerated the Anthropocene Extinction at an unprecedented rate at levels not seen since the beginning of the 19th century Industrial Revolution. Colonization and Mining of Pandora (2120s): The company's early expeditions to Pandora were seen as a colossal risk; the construction of the ISV Venture Star in the late 21st century alone put enormous strain on capital resources. However, with exclusive monopoly rights to unobtanium (which is valued at 20 million dollars per kilogram raw and 40 million dollars processed), and other resource products extracted from Pandora, along with potential profits and revenue streams from exotic items such as countervirals, energy, cosmetics, furniture, textiles, and electronics, the enormous capital investment has paid off.[6] The RDA then began to suppress Terran alternatives for unobtanium and other Pandora-extracted substances, which created a black market which helped to fund terrorist groups. Promoting the RDA: Despite this, with the investment paid off and newfound, unprecedented influence, the organization then began rapidly conducting mass resource extraction operations (mining, drilling, lumber, land-clearing, etc.) that resulted in those immense profit streams that allowed the RDA to further expand themselves. Interactions and Conflict with the Na'vi (2130s-2153): During the RDA's time on Pandora, they set up bases and started various operations on Pandora. They eventually came into contact with the dominant species native to Pandora known as the Na'vi, namely a clan known as the Omatikaya. Events between the RDA and the Na'vi were generally peaceful at first, with negotiations and cultural exchanges having been established. The organization would introduce various human advancements and knowledge to the Na'vi, with Grace Augustine having founded a schoolhouse to help the two species learn more about each other and strengthen diplomatic ties. However, tensions formed due to the RDA's more harmful operations and practices to the environment, one of them being the mining of unobtanium which the organization had largely been in pursuit of. The Na'vi were against this goal, though they did not interfere and interactions went on. The Avatar Program was developed by RDA scientist Dr. Cordell Lovecraft. Avatars, a hybrid species of the Na'vi mixed with human DNA, were created. Originally created for more efficient workers on Pandora, the Avatar Program was then repurposed to improve communication with the Na'vi, with xenolinguists bridging communication due to the Na'vi's unique language. At one point, there was an incident involving the accidental contamination in the water which resulted in an ailment in the Na'vi and avatars later on. This threatened to damage relations between the Na'vi and the RDA but fortunately, this was resolved thanks to the efforts of Grace Augustine. Sylwanin's death worsened relations between the RDA and Na'vi: The murder of the Na'vi Sylwanin te Tskaha Mo'at'ite acted as the catalyst for the RDA's relationship with the Na'vi to worsen. Sylwanin was the tsahìk-in-training for the Omatikaya clan, the sister of Neytiri, and was betrothed to the apprentice clan leader, Tsu’tey te Rongloa Ateyitan. Sylwanin was one of Grace Augustine's best students at the schoolhouse. However, at some point, she would cease coming to school due to growing upset over the deforestation enacted by the RDA. Tragedy occurred when Sylwanin along with several other students were killed by Sec-Ops soldiers at schoolhouse after they had attacked and destroyed a bulldozer in protest of the deforestation by the RDA. The soldiers had chased the students to the schoolhouse who believed Grace could defend them after their assault. The soldiers hastily gunned down Sylwanin, right in front her Neytiri, while Grace tried to protect the remaining students. As a result of this incident, the schoolhouse was closed down, and the Omatikaya severed its ties with the RDA, forbidding any further contact with the humans. The RDA continued its operations even after this event, though conflicts continued to escalate until both sides were on the brink of war. The Ambassador Program (c.2138-2154): Throughout the 2140s, the RDA had a program known as The Ambassador Program (TAP) which was meant to create Na'vi diplomats and negotiators for the organization. This would help build peaceful relations and allow for easier access to Pandora's resources from the Na'vi without the financial expense of a prolonged conflict. TAP was created by John Mercer and Alma Cortez. Cortez believed the program could be used for good, while Mercer aimed to use it to win the admiration of the organization by any means necessary. Alma resolves to protect the Sarentu children after the massacre: Unbeknownst to the RDA and other Na'vi clans, however, children had been abducted and imprisoned for the program from the nomadic Sarentu clan. Mercer had executed the clan with the aid of Sec-Ops soldiers led by Angela Harding, and took the children by force. The truth of how the children were obtained was hidden from the RDA through fabricated reports[8] and a corrosive acid was used to destroy the corpses of the clan while also inadvertently creating a poisonous mist which prevented anyone from investigating. The children taken from the clan were kept and raised at TAP's residential school. During their time there, they were pressured lose their Na'vi identities, customs, and belongings. They were further subjected to various forms of abuse at the hands of Mercer and Harding, while Cortez did what she could to protect them. A Na'vi learning human weaponry as part of TAP: As Na'vi and human relations on Pandora soured, the program started leaning towards military and covert skills to be used in a more confrontational landscape. The goal turned to having Na'vi children at the program be raised as humans and eventually turn them against their own kind. First Pandoran War (2154): In 2154, the RDA's mining operations on Pandora went on while met with resistance with the Na'vi, the organization no longer able to interact with the clan peacefully. The ancestral Hometree of the Omatikaya resided over one of the largest deposits of unobtanium and so, the RDA needed the clan to move to extract this resource from the area. The RDA bulldozing the Tree of Voices: Upon Jake Sully's arrival on Pandora, the RDA made one last attempt to find a diplomatic agreement with the Omatikaya and convince them to leave the Hometree, so the organization could mine the unobtanium without interference. This unfortunately failed, however, when Jake revealed that the clan would never be willing to move. Subsequently, the RDA resorted to more forceful means to achieve its goals. RDA bulldozers arrived at the Tree of Voices but were halted by Jake Sully who was later reprimanded for his actions. Sometime later, a war party of Na'vi attacked the bulldozers and destroyed them, killing six RDA employees. The RDA setting the Omatikayan Hometree on fire: After this, the RDA came with aerial forces to remove the Omatikaya clan from the Hometree. In an initial attempt to do so non-lethally, teargas canisters were deployed first. This, however, led to retaliation from the clan who quickly started fighting back using arrows which were ineffective against the aircraft. The RDA responded with lethal force and fired incendiary missiles to topple the Hometree. Many Na'vi such as the clan leader lost their lives in this traumatic incident. The ones that survived were forced to take refuge at the Tree of Souls. These events were the tipping point which resulted in a war between the RDA the native Na'vi. The Omatikaya clan refused to allow their land to be subjugated by the organization anymore and together with other clans and like-minded humans, they aimed to drive the RDA from Pandora. Jake Sully along with his allies prepared to attack Hell's Gate. Meanwhile, the RDA anticipated this and planned a preemptive strike. The organization aimed to destroy the Tree of Souls which would sever the Na'vi's main connection to Eywa and inflict long-lasting fear and inter-generational trauma, and would also silence the growing uprising. The Na'vi fighting the RDA in the skies: A massive battle was fought in the skies of the Hallelujah Mountains and on the ground beneath. Although quickly routed the Na'vi with superior firepower, a large amount of Pandoran animals started to attack, which was believed to be Eywa's retaliation. The organization ultimately lost the battle against the Na'vi and many RDA security personnel perished, including Quaritch. Aftermath: After the conflict, Hell's Gate was stormed and the RDA was driven off Pandora with a majority of them being sent back to Earth. About 90% of the organization was forced off Pandora while a select group of defectors were allowed to remain. During the expulsion of the RDA, John Mercer and the others at TAP were ordered to evacuate. Considering the facility and project a loss, Mercer ordered the execution of the Na'vi students. By luck, however, they were rescued by Cortez who put them in cryosleep. Mercer then destroyed TAP in an explosion as a cover up attempt. Project Phoenix had been accelerated as part of the RDA's inevitable return. Before the first war started, various Sec-Ops soldiers including Quaritch had their minds copied and backed up by the RDA in the event they were killed and organization lost the battle. Following the RDA's absence from Pandora, the company stated that its employees were the victims who were mistreated by the Na'vi and great things were also said about Quaritch. Return to Pandora (2168): Ardmore broadcasting her threat to the residents of Hell's Gate: Fourteen years later, the RDA returned to Pandora for a full-blown recolonization. They aimed to claim Pandora and make it the new home for humanity since Earth was reaching inhospitable levels with numerous human lives trapped there. The organization arrived in ten heavily armed spaceships. The new head administrator Charles Stringer along with general Frances Ardmore threatened the occupants of Hell's Gate to surrender and be given amnesty, or die. This worked for most of the humans on Pandora, as more than half of them complied. Instead of doing nothing, Jake along with the Na'vi and humans who were willing to fight attempted to once more drive the RDA away. Jake and Neytiri confronting Ardmore: The group piloted a spaceship directly to the RDA's fleet, and threatened to destroy the unobtanium and the various structures as leverage to get the organization to surrender peacefully. Negotiations were initially attempted, but once again ended in failure. Jake claimed the organization would simply never hold their end of a treaty and Ardmore made it clear the RDA no longer had interest in any sort of diplomatic solution. However, what Jake and his team did not expect was that a human in their group had been secretly working to sabotage the plan. The explosives were disarmed and the allies on the moon were neutralized. The RDA setting Pandora's forests and animals on fire during its return: After a violent conflict with the Na'vi on their spaceship, the RDA descended down to Pandora and reclaimed Hell's Gate. Jake and his remaining allies were forced to retreat. The RDA soon began their recolonization of the moon and their ships landed in the forests of Pandora, setting it and the animals ablaze with their exhaust. The surrounding area was destroyed in a matter of moments as troops disembarked and allowed the RDA to set up there. Second Pandoran War Against the Resistance (2168-early 2170s): The RDA constructed a coastal city known as Bridgehead in under a year using advanced technology and tools. These consisted of advanced 3D printers, swarms of spider-like drones, and other massive construction machines. The organization established bases, factories, and other such facilities of varying sizes across Pandora, The RDA are determined to extract resources and claim Pandora to make the moon the new home for those back on Earth. They combat any resistance who opposes them, regardless if they are Na'vi or human. No longer considering diplomacy or peaceful approaches as viable solutions, one of their goals in their colonization of Pandora is to "pacify the hostiles" through forceful and/or lethal means. The organization developed powerful weaponry and vehicles, and enlisted numerous soldiers to protect their assets and battle enemy groups. Other products such as food and drinks were created, some of which use Pandora and its natives species as inspiration like Viperwolf Ale. RDA™ beer, such as Viperwolf Ale, that is "freshly brewed on Pandora". The Avatar Program had also been restarted with plenty of more avatars produced. Their use expanded from the Sci-Ops branch of the RDA to other branches including Sec-Ops with some joining their ranks as soldiers. A new variation known as Recombinants was created from Project Phoenix. These were the human soldiers who were killed during the first war but had their copied minds uploaded into clone Na'vi bodies. At some point, the RDA discovered the tulkun, a highly intelligent whale-like species, as well as a yellow liquid called amrita contained within them that had the capability to halt aging. This made it the most wanted resource on the moon since unobtanium and the RDA began whaling operations in order to kill the tulkun and harvest their amrita. An RDA soldiers slaughtered by the Na'vis: Opposing the RDA are the Resistance which consists of Na'vi and like-minded humans. Their goal is to prevent the colonization of Pandora by the RDA, prevent the extensively damaging anthropogenic effects of their activities, and once more drive the organization away from the moon. They lead a series of guerilla operations against the RDA, attacking their bases, transports, and supply lines. The efforts of the Resistance have managed to deal at least some damage to the operations of the RDA and in response to this, the organization had labeled them as eco-terrorists and aims to neutralize them. The RDA also sought to kill Jake Sully due to his role as leader of the Resistance and influence with the Na'vi. Colonization of the Western Frontier: By 2169, the RDA had expanded its operations into the Western Frontier. Meanwhile, John Mercer also returned to seek revenge and spearheaded this branch with Angela Harding as second-in-command. Under his leadership, the RDA constructed numerous bases across this part of Pandora, many of which were shown to be polluting the environment with plant life around the region becoming shriveled and dying out. At some point, the remains of TAP were targeted by Mercer but the Resistance managed to awaken several of the students from their cryosleep and rescue them. One of the students alongside the others would fight with a division of the Resistance and allied Na'vi clans in the Western Frontier. They would actively fight against John Mercer, eventually thwarting his machinations and ending his life. The operations of the RDA in the Western Frontier were soon shut down and the organization was repelled from the region. The RDA would soon return to the Western Frontier, however, led by Angela Harding following the death of Mercer, although this second intervention was also thwarted when the Resistance and Na'vi forces killed Harding as well. Skirmish at the Three Brothers: After a female tulkun and her calf were killed, a major conflict between the Na'vi and the RDA's Cetacean Operations broke out on the ocean at the Three Brothers in the Eastern Sea. The incident involved Jake Sully, Neytiri and the Metkayina clan versus Mick Scoresby, the Recom of Miles Quaritch and the fleet of the S-76 SeaDragon. Nearly all of the Recoms died, as well as much of the SeaDragon crew which sank. However, the Na'vi's victory came at the cost of Jake's and Neytiri's son Neteyam. Battle at the Cove of the Ancestors: The RDA attempted to slaughter a large gathering of tulkun at their Calf Communion. However, Jake and the Na'vi clans intervened. The RDA's Factory Ship was pulled into a Flux Devil at the Cove of the Ancestors. Operations: Science Operations: The Science Operations (SciOps) is comprised of current and former scientific, scholarly and other intellectual personnel from Earth, whether seasoned or newly trained, now serving as a research group on Pandora. They once handled the Avatar Program. Aviation: An unnamed branch of the RDA is dedicated for flight and transportation. Their duties involve transporting RDA members or cargo and equipment. Pilots are expected to be able to handle VTOL. Trudy Chacón, Wu Mingxia and Antonio Bruno were pilots for the RDA's aviation wing. Mining Operations: The Mining Operations (abbreviation unknown) is comprised current and former mining and construction personnel from Earth, now serving as a labor force on Pandora. They handle extraction of resources on Pandora such as fuel, certain bio-materials, and unobtanium, although they have also been engaged in mining to create materials such as steel and concrete in order to continue their re-colonization. Their mining vehicles are the Bucket Wheel Excavator, the bulldozer, and many other vehicles. Security Operations: The Security Operations (Sec-Ops) serves as the company's private security company on Pandora. They are comprised of former military personnel from Earth and civilians with/out prior training or tactical/combat background recruited and trained by the company itself through Sec-Ops programs. The RDA's Sec-Ops strength and operational capabilities significantly surpass most other military forces on Earth, and includes large interstellar ships, walkers, and heavily armed infantry. Some of its ships include the Aerospatiale SA-2 Samson, Scorpion Gunship, Dragon Assault Ship, Valkyrie shuttlecraft, and many other vehicles. Its ground forces include Amplified Mobility Platforms and infantrymen. They receive their supplies from Earth by interplanetary supply ships, such as the ISV Venture Star ship, and even bigger vehicles. Their fast and lightly armored vehicles include the Swan, the Buggy, and the ATV Grinder vehicle. Their water-related vehicles include the Gator and the RDA Boat. Weapons and equipment for Sec-Ops is provided to the RDA by manufacturing companies such as Hirte and Fahl Arms Manufacturing Ltd., Masa-Cirre Ltd., Matanza Arms Corporation and United Ballistics. Cetacean Operations: The Cetacean Operations (Cet-Ops) is the marine arm of the RDA's presence on Pandora. Its fleet consists of various vessels for marine and submarine operations and commercial whaling used to fund the RDA's colonization effort during its return to Pandora and extraction of amrita from tulkun. Consolidated Development: Consolidated Development (CON-DEV) is an administrative entity of the RDA established after 2154, whose role is to strengthen cooperation between construction companies and other entities working on the construction of the city base in Bridgehead. CON-DEV is responsible for all construction work on the territory of Bridgehead City, in charge of hexbots, robotic cranes and construction airships. Integrated Logistics Division: Integrated Logistics Division (ILD) is a subdivision of the RDA. Their logo could be found on the Mag-Lev Jungle Train. It is unclear what this division is responsible for, but they may be a subsidiary or a subcontractor. Due to their logo on the train, they may be a distribution facility for packages or equipment between RDA bases. Equipment Weapons: When the RDA first came to Pandora, weapons were brought to allow for self-defense against the native fauna and other such threats. However, events eventually caused the RDA to take a more offensive approach which ultimately led to the Pandoran War. Upon the company's return to the moon and the second war, the RDA started to develop far more powerful armaments to use against the Na'vi. Vehicles: The RDA designed and manufactured dozens of vehicles for traversing the environment on Pandora. All kinds of vehicles were created and adapted for the many different terrains of Pandora. Mag-Lev Jungle Trains are utilized for transporting directly to Bridgehead. Interstellar Vehicles: The Interstellar Vehicles, or ISVs, are the only known way to travel between Earth and Pandora. There are at least twelve ships transporting cargo and crew between Pandora and Earth, seven at the same time. However, the later task force of General Frances Ardmore used ten in its invasion to establish Bridgehead. By then, every vessel was armed to the teeth, making them de facto warships. Interstellar Vehicle Venture Star Interstellar Vehicle Bradbury Interstellar Vehicle Manifest Destiny Unnamed ISV (destroyed) ISV Vindicator Treatment of Animals: Apart from treating the Na'vi and environment poorly, the RDA has been involved with ethically controversial practices regarding Pandora's animals which involve animal cruelty, abuse and neglect: When the RDA first landed on Pandora during its return, its ships likely roasted thousands of animals to death in the forest fires they caused. After its return to Pandora, the RDA legalized poaching across the Western Frontier. The organization is known to abduct animals from their families and cage them for undisclosed lengths of time in claustrophobic cramped cages. In an audio log by John Mercer, it is mentioned the RDA aims to make Pandora safe for new settler, and as such, intends to cull predators. However, it is also mentioned the RDA wants to make leisure hunting an activity. The RDA is involved with animal testing and has cruelly experimented on animals; they had a project known as the Feral Project in an attempt to train animals to be vicious killers that could be controlled. For example, thanators and viperwolves had traumatic surgeries performed on them. Their kuru, their sensitive neural whips, were forcefully removed. This has resulted in them exhibiting erratic behavior, not only severing their connection to Eywa but also with other animals. (See also: Controlled Animal) When humans arrived on Pandora, animals began to mysteriously die of a virus dubbed Earth Syndrome, causing mass suspicion that the virus was spread by bacteria on humans themselves. Despite the potential danger that humans could pose to the wildlife, Parker Selfridge told Conrad Olson they would choose not to report on the virus until it was known for sure what the cause was, endangering the lives of many animals. It is said that tapirus often ends up on the Hell's Gate cafeteria menu, suggesting the RDA may be breeding them in slaughterhouses. Sec-Ops is shown to be blunt and lacking humane protocols; when Tan Jala asked a group of sturmbeest to be euthanized, Able Ryder, a new RDA member, "euthanized" them by firing dozens of bullets at them which goes against the point of euthanasia (seen here). Trinity Harper also brutally killed a Hammerhead Titanothere. Some RDA members openly slaughter Pandora's animals. Angela Henrick, for example, killed a titanothere and posted a selfie of her with its corpse to her social media.

Land vehicles: AMP suit: a military exoskeletons. The 1.7-ton, human-operated, multi-purpose machine amplifies the strength and mobility of a soldier or civilian worker while providing protection from military and environmental threats. The AMP suit is a multi-purpose machine, able to mimic all the abilities of the infantry soldier. This allows a wide range of functions, including the ability to operate a variety of weapons systems.. Since soldiers spend much of their time loading and unloading equipment, and performing other tasks besides operating weapons, it was determined that the AMP suit needed the same functionality as a human: two legs, two arms, and highly dexterous hands. This allows not only a wide range of functions, but allows the suit to operate a variety of weapons systems. Arms operate in a directly scaled relationship to the operator's arms, which allows better spatial positioning of the hands. The legs are actuated by foot-pedals. The suit's weapons are even more lethal than its raw strength. The suit tends to be heavily armored and can be armed with a hip-fired GAU-90 30mm autocannon, fed via an ammo belt at the back. The other non-standard weapon is a combat knife of self-sharpening diamond-hard ceramic, as well as an optional flamethrower. Swan: the RDA's primary assault vehicle for nearly all terrain.In the thick of the jungle and the vast expanse of the plains on Pandora, you will be thankful that you left Hell's Gate with nothing but the best equipment on six wheels: the Swan. This 6x6 is built to take a bump, with its permalloy armor, and deliver a crushing blow to anything in its path with its four turret-mounted, sixty-millimeter rotary autocannons. It has a gyrostabilized platform so when the it travels over rough terrain, the gunner platform is stabilized. To protect the driver and spotter, a rudimentary roll bar exists, but it's rare that a Swan rolls over due to the stability of its gyroscopic system. Should it ever happen, gunners have learned from experience it is better to release the safety harness and jump clear, if there is enough time. Production / transportation machines: Bucket Wheel Excavator, or just excavator, is the RDA's largest machine on Pandora and is famous as one of the largest human-made vehicles ever built beside star ships such as the Interstellar Vehicle Venture Star. It works the same as the excavators on Earth, only on a much greater scale and are used exclusively at the unobtanium mine. Excavator: also called by its official name, heavy duty class wheel loader, was designed by humans for both stripping away Topsoil and for heavy loading. It lacks any defensive systems, and is dangerously loud. Human operators must rely on armed security units such as platoons of security officers (some wearing AMP suits) when working in hostile climes such as Pandora. Hell Trucks: are used by the RDA to transport unobtanium from the mines back to Hell's Gate. The trucks are so massive that an average human on Pandora is less than half the height of one of its tires. The wheels are extremely large, so it can plow through the thick brush and foliage of Pandora's jungle terrain, or crush and ram any threat that stands between it and Hell's Gate. The trucks are also armored and are able to withstand small-arms fire, but large and sharp objects or heavier firepower are able to penetrate its armor plating. The truck is one of the largest land vehicles ever constructed. RDA D-22 Bulldozers: an unmanned ground vehicle that is used for mass forest clearing on Pandora. Ut is among one of the largest ground vehicles from the RDA. Its large size is needed to clear a large swath of material in a cost-effective way. The dozer is controlled remotely from the Operations Center at Hell's Gate, via robotic dozer antennae. The machine is directed through the use of a camera system mounted to a post that allows the driver to see where it is going. If the cameras are destroyed, the vehicle is essentially stuck. The dozer also features a blade mounted to the back of the body, allowing it to till the ground behind it. In addition, forward sensor arrays under the front cowling, including ground penetrating radar and ultrasonic probes, scan ahead to determine soil depth, underlying geology, and the chemical components of the soil. Slash Cutter: a huge machine that is used to cut down and remove trees from the forests of Pandora. Air vehicles: Samson: a human tiltrotor-wing general utility aircraft designed to carry out mostly non-combat missions, although still decently armed with door machineguns and detachable Hornet missile pods for self-defense. It is the workhorse of RDA operations on Pandora, used to transport cargo and personnel to and from isolated sites. The rear cargo doors are normally left open for flight operations on Pandora, resulting in the need for exopacks for any occupants in the cargo area. A hook point for slingloading operations allows the Samson to carry extra or oversized cargo externally. Samson's primary defense is its speed and maneuverability. Scorpion gunship: the Scorpion is the gunship of choice to escort shuttle landings and take-off, for close fire support for military operations and air support for mining operations. The Scorpions are operated by a single pilot, who must coordinate what is happening with and around the aircraft, control and fire weapons, operate communications and navigation. It carries bwavier weaponry thst a shamson and js larger than a samson. Dragon Assault Ship: a quad-tiltrotor Vertical Take-Off and Landing heavy transport and assault aircraft used by the RDA for full-scale military operations against the Na'vi, or as support during small incursions into otherwise hostile territory teeming with vicious megafauna and flora. It is the RDA's most powerful non-nuclear aerial weapon on Pandora, coupled with heavy armor, devastating firepower and a large cargo bay for additional room for cargo or forces, making the C-21 Dragon Assault Ship a fully-functional, multi-purpose airship. Valkyrie: a delta-wing trans-atmospheric vehicle primarily used to transport personnel, equipment, supplies and the harvested unobtanium mineral between the Hell's Gate mining base on the exomoon Pandora and the ISV Venture Star in space orbit. The Valkyrie has an operational range of 2000 kilometers in the Pandoran atmosphere and a typical payload of 60 armed infantry troops, 25 AMP suits and 25 metric tons of cargo, with a maximal payload capacity up to 35 metric tons. its most important mission is the transportation of refined unobtanium from the surface of Pandora back to the orbiting ISV. Without this capability, there would be little or no human presence on Pandora. It is also the only possible ride back to the mother ship, and thus the one link with the long journey back to Earth. Outer space vehicles: Interstellar Vehicle (also known as an ISV): these vehicles are part of a looping supply chain for the transport of supplies, equipment, personnel, refined ore, and data between planet Earth and the distant moon Pandora. A crew of about twenty-five members (three teams of five on-duty crew and ten medical personnel in cryosleep) will oversee the operational maintenance of the ship as well as up to two-hundred passengers who are placed in cryosleep for the seven-year trip. The inhabitants of the ship and its unobtanium payload are protected by four angular, flat plates tethered by a central trunk to the forward of the ship. ISV Venture Star, or simply ISV) is one of ten interstellar starships that are part of a looping supply chain for the transport of supplies, equipment, personnel, refined ore, and data between planet Earth and the distant moon Pandora. Since it is designed to operate only in deep space, it never lands on Pandora's surface. It either sends smaller shuttle-like vessels, called Valkyries, to land on the moon's surface or deploys landing modules called Sling Loads, which can carry significantly more payload to the surface than a Valkyrie. Sea vehicles: Liquid Environment Transport: (or RDA Boat) is a watercraft manufactured and used by the RDA. The RDA boat was designed to transport goods and personnel over a liquid environment. There are seats for two pilots, each with plug-in capabilities to operate the targeting/firing system for the guns that provide the primary defense. It can also function as a stealth rescue boat, with its high speed maneuverability making it ideal for night missions. With its patented "hush mode" engine, anti-tracking systems and low physical profile, it can penetrate hostile territory without detection by audio or visual sensors, or by radar or sonar soundings. The RDA boat is capable of moving in all directions and possesses radar, sonar and GPS.

Bridgehead City: Diameter of city core: 6 miles (9.6 km) Diameter of kill zone: 10 miles (16 km) Width of kill zone: 2 miles (3.2 km) Access: [3 land gates 2 sea gates 1 river gate] Target population: 2 million (upon completion) Bridgehead, also known as Bridgehead City, is a massive, city-like base established by the Resources Development Administration near the Pandoran oceans. It was built by AI and 3D printing, resulting in decades worth of manual labor being finished in only a year. Meant to save humanity from extinction due to Earth dying from pollution and overpopulation, Bridgehead serves as the successor to Hell's Gate. The city is ground zero for human colonization of Pandora and the RDA's aquatic operations (Cetacean Operations). Description: Bridgehead is roughly the size and composition of Long Beach, California, on Earth. Protected by 19 miles (30.5 km) of defensive walls and incredible firepower, including guns and missile systems, some installed on massive concrete pylons, Bridgehead is a fortress as well as a living space. This extraterrestrial "boom town" is under construction by countless subcontractors all eager for a cut of the profit. Bridgehead is overseen by CON-DEV, a new administrative branch of the RDA that consolidates coordination of the land-development process at Bridgehead and other facilities. The city is equipped with a large, industrial-scale 3D printing facility that ensures that the RDA can ensure rapid acceleration of manufacturing and construction. This would also help in ensuring an even greater firepower than their prior presence on the moon. Kill Zone: Bridgehead requires protection from the Resistance fighters (including Jake Sully's warriors, other Na'vi, and defected humans), as well as wildlife on the moon. Protecting Bridgehead is the kill zone, a strip of bare land, two miles (3.2 km) wide, between the city wall and the natural tree line. Regularly treated with herbicides and defended with automated weapons, the strip of death that was once a forest keeps Eywa and her vast network of sensors and fangs at bay. Bridgehead Security Operations: Bridgehead is defended by its own Security Operations garrison. Reminiscent to a capital city military garrison, and sized up at least several divisions, Bridgehead Sec-Ops is trained exclusively for the internal defense of the city. The city garrison is manned by only the most battle-hardened and experienced troops and operators, who patrol Bridgehead and the city perimeter with extreme efficiency. The internal forces are also heavily equipped with some of the most well-advanced equipment, including hyper-sensitive detection systems, automated/autonomous defense systems, maritime ships, heavily armed/armored aircraft, terrestrial vehicles, and battle-worn/hardened AMP suit/variants. Its emblem is a black bird grabbing a green snake. History: Foundation: Bridgehead began construction in 2168, just after the RDA returned to Pandora. Several spacecraft such as the Interstellar Vehicle Manifest Destiny, instead of remaining in lunar orbit, descended into the atmosphere and directed a stream of decelerating exhaust from their engines into the jungle near the Omatikaya clan's territory, over the Eastern Sea. The powerful energy from its engines instantly burned the forest and killed any animals within a radius of several dozen kilometers, and the burned land formed the foundation for the construction of a new city. Huge landers filled with bulldozers and AMP suits were lowered onto the glowing rubble of the jungle, removing remnants of vegetation and animal remains. Called by some the last hope for a dying Earth, Bridgehead embodies the RDA's motto: "Building Tomorrow." Thanks to technological progress, especially the use of large-scale 3D printing technology, much of Bridgehead was erected in just one year. General Frances Ardmore mentioned that in one year, the RDA achieved as much as in the last 30 years. Much of the construction work was entrusted to assembly swarms, that is, teams of automatic construction machines like Hexbot. Second Pandoran War: In 2170, Recom Quaritch reported to Bridgehead with a squad of eleven other recombinant soldiers. At the base, General Ardmore granted Recom Quaritch's request to hunt down and kill the Resistance leader Jake Sully, who was attacking and destroying supply lines and raiding shipments. Months later, when a possible lead to Jake's whereabouts arose, Ardmore reluctantly agreed to give Recom Quaritch use of one ship for one week; forcing the crew of a SeaDragon (operating out of Bridgehead's port) to cooperate. Sometime later, Varang and the Mangkwan clan are allowed to make a camp near the outer perimeter, much to Ardmore's chagrin.

Location Information: Location: Pandora Residents: Humans, RDA Hell's Gate is the colloquial term for the facility formally known as "Resources Development Administration Extra-Solar Colony 01 (RDA ESC 01)". It is located near a great rainforest known to the Na'vi as Na'ring. There is a river west of it known as the Muku River. The facility served as the RDA's first base of operations until it was taken over by the Omatikaya Clan and other human sympathizers at the end of the First Pandoran War. At the start of the Second Pandoran War, the facility was reclaimed by the organization. History: In 2154, Hell's Gate was the main center for all human colonial activities on Pandora. It was in a constant state of siege from both the toxic environment and dangerous animals.[3] After the Assault on the Tree of Souls, Hell's Gate came under attack, prompting the TAP facility to be evacuated in order to reinforce the base. However, the RDA's efforts were in vain, as Hell's Gate was taken over by RDA defectors and the Omatikaya clan when the RDA was forced off Pandora near the end of 2154. Avatar: The Next Shadow: After only a few weeks, it turned out that without a full staff and equipment, the base at Hell's Gate cannot stand on its own and new mines must be opened to extract the necessary resources. This caused a temporary resurgence of tensions between the humans and the Omatikaya, though they died down fairly quickly. Avatar: The High Ground: Almost non-stop activity took place at the base for the next 15 years, including scientific activity. Many of its inhabitants formed families. Visits to Hell's Gate became the order of the day for the Na'vi, who could breathe human air thanks to AAS-RO2 carbon dioxide dispensers. It is shown that nature was allowed to consume the entire base having roots and plants everywhere, likely due to a lack of maintenance. The security fence also appears to have been destroyed. It is mentioned that Dr. Max Patel is considered to be Hell's Gate new chief scientist and researcher. Dr. Norm Spellman also now leads the remains of the Avatar Program. RDA takeover: Ardmore broadcasting her threat to the residents of Hell's Gate. In 2168, the RDA returned to Pandora, led by Frances Ardmore's force. Jake Sully led an attempt to force the invading force to surrender. To approach the Interstellar Vehicle Venture Star, he offered to negotiate with the general: the human defectors had rigged all the facilities on the moon with explosives, and after the general refused to negotiate, Jake ordered the blowing of the refinery. However, when he ordered the rest of the complex's destruction, some humans led by Nash McCosker prevented it. Thanks to that, the RDA forces easily took over all remaining Hell's Gate's facilities intact. In the second wave of human colonization on Pandora, the city of Bridgehead became the RDA's new center of activity. Base Layout: The area is surrounded by a large pentagonal security fence that is miles long which encloses a complex. Slightly more than a third of the site is taken up by the shuttle runway, VTOL pads, hangars, equipment storage areas, and garage structures. A similar area is occupied by the armor bay, vehicle storage sheds, and a light industrial plant mainly used for fabricating parts for mining equipment and ammunition for base defense. The refinery complex takes up the western side of the facility. The remainder of Hell's Gate is composed of administrative structures such as: a barracks for SecOps staff, studio-style apartments for technicians and mine workers, an airtight condominium for senior staff, as well as Sci Mod that is part of the utilitdor-connected Hab Mod and Ops Center structures. Recreational facilities such as the base commissary (popularly known as Hell's Kitchen) are shared, except for an unpressurized section between the research labs and the landing zone mainly used by members of the Avatar Program for athletic training. Mod Cluster: Hell's Gate's "Mod Cluster" is the main building of the site, and is composed of seven modules linked in a triangular formation. These are the Conmod (CN), Genmod (GN), Scimod (SC), an unknown module designated "ST" and the three Habmods (HB.1, HB.2, HB.3). Conmod (CN): Situated at the north end of the triangle, this five floored module contains most administrative centers, as well as the main entrance. This module contains the Operations Center, the nexus for communications and operational control on Pandora. Fortified tunnels connect the center to the communications array, with three large antennae and a space resonator for communications outside the local system, and five smaller antennae for accessing Pandoranet communications and geolocation satellites. Genmod (GN): The Genmod is a single-leveled building in the east of the triangle. Habmods (HB.1, HB.2, HB.3): There are three Habmods across the north and central parts of the triangle, which contain the residences and general day-to-day facilities for the staff. HB.2 has six floors, of which the second and third floors are nothing but quarters. The ground floor is a detention facility, as well as a training area. An indoor firing range exists with numerous weapons on racks to each side. There are four different sections, with bullet holes visible on the back wall. The fourth floor is devoted to supplies, services and administration, while the fifth is devoted to laundry and the gym, as well as recreational and ablution facilities. On the sixth floor is the mess hall of the base, commonly known as Hell's Kitchen, which serves a range of food, including tapirus. There are two menus, one for before and after midday. Scientists and SecOps personnel eat together on long benches. The cafeteria area is also used for meetings; Quaritch's briefing to the soldiers prior to the Assault on the Tree of Souls took place there. The medical facilities are also on this floor. Scimod (SC): The Scimod is a single leveled building, containing various science facilities. The Biolab and linkroom are adjacent, and encompass the room in which the amnio tanks containing Jake Sully and Norm Spellman's avatars were unloaded on arrival. The room has several workstations in it for scientific purposes. Jake recorded his first log entry at one of them. The section also houses the ambient room, an area for introducing the 10ft tall Avatar drivers to their new bodies for the first time. There are other sections of the Scimod, including a nutrient research wing. Transmod (TN): The Transmod is a separate building away from the Mod Cluster, situated on the east side by the landing strip. Armor Bay: The Armor Bay is where vehicles come to get stored, refueled, rearmed, repaired or refitted. This building is the main storage area of all AMP suits. There is also a small weight room inside a weapons locker room that Miles Quaritch uses. Designed for security and rapid force deployment, the Armor Bay is the core of Hell's Gate's defenses. Housed inside its large, fortified hanger and at the ready are Dragon Assault Ships configured for battle domination and ready for rapid deployment, Scorpion Gunships, Samson Tiltrotors, Heavy Duty Model 10 Slash-Cutters and an array of AMP suits, among other attack craft, support vehicles, and assorted battle-ready machinery. The Hell's Gate Armor Bay and its munitions stockpile is believed to be one of the largest concentrations of light to medium weaponry outside Earth. The Armor Bay is protected by meter-thick walls of concrete and fused local rock. Its doors are made from reinforced, magnetically actuated titanium alloy. The roof is constructed of three-meter-thick reinforced concrete with a surface layer of glassified local rock for additional strength and protection. Its specifications are believed to be sufficient to resist physical assault by the largest known Pandoran megafauna with a safety margin. Much of the Armor Bay was originally designated for mining equipment storage, civilian vehicle parking and maintenance, and additional recreational facilities. Instead, the fabricators that were brought out for mining equipment maintenance were repurposed to make ammunition and razor wire; the mining machines themselves were used to dig defensive earthworks or fitted with armored cabs and giant knives and sent OTW (outside the wire) to engage Pandoran megafauna. Manufacturing Complex: The western part of the pentagonal enclosure is devoted to the refinery. There is also a light manufacturing plant in the base. Stereolithography Plant: Every piece of human machinery used on Pandora must be made at the Stereolithography Plant, nicknamed the Grinder. Stereolithography is a form of 3D printing which allows the humans to construct practically anything they want as long as they have raw materials. The limited ability of the plant to construct advanced computers is one of the reasons why the humans were not able to use up-to-date technology in their vehicles. If machinery is in need of an update, the blueprints must be brought on an ISV so the plant has a template for the construction. Another thing that must be brought on a starship is some of the more advanced materials used to make the objects, most raw materials are however collected on Pandora. Exterior Elements: Airfield: The airfield takes up two thirds of Hell's Gate. The layout features a runway and two landing pads connected by a taxiway. The landing Valkyrie flies over the unobtanium mine as it begins its final approach. It is then escorted by Scorpions until it switches its thrusters to vertical and descends to a landing pad. Other landing air vehicles descend to a landing pad and then hover taxi to the hangar area. There is a Control Tower for monitoring air traffic, and a conventional airstrip in the northeast. Three fuel pods exist in the northeast corner of the base, right up against the perimeter fence. These are designated FL POD - 1, 2 and 3. Avatar Compound: The Avatar Compound is where avatar drivers train and store their avatars. The station is located on the outskirts of Hell's Gate. It is made up of a wild Pandoran forest-like environment that avatar drivers can use for training purposes. The station also houses several watch towers, lakes, basketball courts, a wooden longhouse, a large electric fence to keep Pandoran wildlife out and several sanitary and science stations, modified to be used by avatars when working on projects or experiments. The location is also used by scientists, who normally stay inside the longhouse during the daytime, and leave during nighttime when the human operators leave their avatars. Defenses: A pentagonal perimeter fence encloses the Hell's Gate complex. Major weapon towers at each apex provide heavy munitions defense against surface and air intrusions by large hostile Pandoran wildlife, while four smaller towers spaced 250 meters apart along each side handle intrusions by smaller life forms, including burrowing attacks. A cleared, thirty-meter-wide strip surrounds the base, which is regularly patrolled by automatic plant-clearing machinery that keeps the jungle at bay through regular administration of acidic mining byproducts.[3] Infrastructure: Vernacular System: The numerous corridors that riddle the base are lined with a series of pipes, which are used for transportation of waste gases, water, electricity and coolant. HVAC pipes (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) run at floor level, which are brought up via vertical feeds and diffused into the rooms from above. The pentagonal security fence is 5.877 miles (9.458 km) long and that the Hell's Gate complex is 2.38 mi² (6.16 km²).

Amplified Mobility Platform stats: Machine Information: Created by: RDA Used by: Humans Model Mitsubishi MK-6 Type: AMP Usages: raversing Pandora Heavy combat support Loading heavy cargo Armament: GAU-90 Bush Boss FD-11 AMP Suit Knife AMP Chainsaw (Non-SecOps variant) AMP Pistol AMP Submachine Gun GE-35K MBS-22A Sentry Gun (Defender) Ballistic shield Size: 4.2 meters tall 2.83 meters wide Amplified Mobility Platform: The Mitsubishi MK-6 Amplified Mobility Platform, also known simply as the AMP suit or AMP Assault, is a distant descendant of the first military exoskeletons used on Earth in the mid-21st century. It was improved during military service in a myriad of combat theaters – from arctic to jungle to desert – over the decades. Sealed and pressurized models for toxic environments were developed as well. The suit is used extensively on the Moon and Mars colonies (where they are powered by fuel cells and/or monopropellant ceramic turbines). Its well-tested capabilities have proved invaluable in the deadly environment of Pandora. AMP suits have been employed in service during the First and Second Pandoran War by Security Operations in order to fight and kill the Na'vi. The Na'vi name for it roughly translates as "shield that walks" or "not-demon walking". It has other various models such as the AMP Commando, AMP Grenadier, AMP Pyro, AMP Defender, and Combat Exo. Description: Design: The 1.7-ton, human-operated, multi-purpose machine amplifies the strength and mobility of a soldier or civilian worker while providing protection from military and environmental threats. Unlike earlier designs in which weapons were integrated into limbs, the AMP suit is a multi-purpose machine, able to duplicate all functions of the infantry soldier. Since soldiers spend much of their time loading and unloading equipment, and performing other tasks besides operating weapons, it was determined that the AMP suit needed the same functionality as a human: two legs, two arms, and highly dexterous hands. This allows not only a wide range of functions, but allows the suit to operate a variety of weapons systems. The suit's arms operate in a directly scaled relationship to the operator's arms, which allows better spatial positioning of the hands. The fingers and thumb are in direct 1:1 ratio. The servo armature has force feedback, and resists the movement of the operator's arms when the suit's limbs meet an obstacle. The operator can "feel" what the suit is doing. It is said that the suit can be operated in full darkness, by a skilled driver, by "feel" alone. The driver is protected from the outside by a glass canopy that creates a breathable atmosphere inside the cockpit. While it provides excellent visibility in most directions, it's also a notable point of weakness; the glass is prone to cracking which both inhibits visibility and leaves the driver exposed to the outside air. In emergency situations, the canopy could be jettisoned entirely, requiring the driver to equip an exopack. Using the suit, a driver is able to punch through a tree trunk, lift a half ton cargo crate, or rapidly build prefab units without a construction crew. In combat, the suit can provide heavy fire support to infantry units and protect its driver from harsh conditions. Mobility: The legs are actuated by foot-pedals which amplify on an even larger ratio. In fact the leg sensors work slightly differently than the arms. Due to the confining spatial envelope around the feet and legs of the operator, the pedals cannot move in long strides, even on a scaled relationship. Instead, they sense the force and direction of the input and the on board computer triggers a corresponding programmed movement of the legs. So the operator creates pressure and direction "cues" which trigger leg movements. The suit executes the "intention" of the pilot, calculating terrain factors and momentum to perform balanced movement. While an average pilot can learn to manipulate the AMP suit in combat conditions, it takes months longer to master the transition from supine to an upright position. However, through the use of gyroscopes and stability chips, AMP suits rarely topple. However, they are still vulnerable to tripping against a properly placed cable.[1] Auto stability programming maintains center of balance. If the operator happens to be injured or killed, the AMP suit has an automated "walk back" feature. This was developed to protect the AMP suit, as it is a significant investment to the RDA.[1] Armament: Thanks to its robust design, the AMP has functionality as a lethal combat tool that can carry heavy weapons. On Pandora, SecOps AMP suits were used in conjunction with the 30mm GAU-90 autocannon, providing ground forces with sufficient firepower to deal with tougher opponents in dense foliage. The other non-standard weapon is a combat knife of self-sharpening diamond-hard ceramic, as well as an optional flamethrower. To match the scale of the suit, the knife's blade is over three feet long and cuts through many metals. The knife is especially favored by Special Forces AMP pilots. Other variants of the AMP suit utilized submachine guns, Bush Boss FD-11 flamethrowers, or back-mounted GE-35K grenade launchers.[2] Prior to 2152, they were also seen throwing mines, which would explode after a short delay. Variants: AMP Commando, AMP Commando Elite: The AMP Commando is an incredibly powerful AMP variant with enhanced sensors, armor and firepower. Its rear vents are covered with armor plating. Destroying it will alert the unit but will expose its weakpoints. They are the hunter-killers of the RDA and are designed for special operations; to seek and destroy dangerous targets with minimal backup. They are armed with the standard-issue GAU-90 and Combat Knife. AMP Grenadier, AMP Grenadier Elite: This variant boasts devastating incendiary grenade launchers. Though the potential collateral damage caused by the explosive incendiary grenades is high, a single AMP Grenadier increases the strength of a squad considerably. Their armor is tough but can be destroyed to reveal weak points, although this may alert the unit. They wield the AMP Submachine Gun and two GE-35Ks. AMP Pyro, AMP Pyro Elite: These AMPs are an improved model with enhanced incendiary capabilities as they are armed with two dual Bush Boss FD-11s. The main role of these AMPs are in defoliant operations to clear large swathes of vegetation for human construction, but they could also be used offensively as well. AMP Defender, AMP Defender Elite: The AMP Defender is among one of the most heavily armed and defended AMP variant and among one of the most dangerous. They made their first appearance in The Sky Breaker DLC as a new type of elite enemy to face against. As their name implies, their main role is to guard and defend incredibly important sites or equipment for the RDA against Na'vi incursions. Combat Exo: The Combat Exo is a light and agile Exo suit which is efficient in combat but lacking in protection for the pilot. It straddles somewhere in the middle of a proper AMP Suit and a Skel Suit/Pandora Utility Suit. Its light-weight design allows for surprisingly agile movement and makes it practical for a variety of tasks. While not primarily designed for battle, the Combat Exo is very efficient as a combat unit when piloted by a skilled soldier. The biggest downside of this model is the removal of the protective cockpit canopy to bring its weight down even further. Already a safety concern during construction work, this exposure to the hazards on Pandora does not make this model a favorite with most pilots. Mercer's Guard AMP: Mercer's Guard AMP is the final boss of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora main campaign. It is a specialized and heavily modified AMP deployed on the Western Frontier in order to eliminate high value threats to John Mercer. This AMP is one of the most experienced and dangerous AMPs in the western region of Pandora. This design combines capabilities from the Grenadier and Pyro AMPs. At medium distances, it will lay waste to the battlefield with napalm grenades. Closing in, it switches to the Bush Boss FD-11 flamer pistols, while being fully fireproof itself. The suit also has high mobility, which allows it to pursue its target relentlessly. It is also heavily defended, with its rear vents being covered with reinforced armor plating and the cockpit being extremely well-protected. Nevertheless, the grenade launchers and fuel tanks are still vulnerable to attack and the rear armor can be blown off to expose its weak vents which may alert the pilot. AMP Smasher: The AMP Smasher was going to appear in Avatar: Pandora Rising, boasting a large hammer and two additional legs. It is unclear what it was designed for. Service history: AMP suits were prolific on Pandora, where they were mainly assigned to base defense, patrol duties, and heavy load moving. When Jake Sully first met colonel Miles Quaritch in Hell's Gate's vehicle hangar, Quaritch was preparing to activate and drive his AMP suit. In the Battle of Ayram Alusìng, AMP suits supported the ground contingent, being deployed from ropes by Quaritch's C-21 Dragon assault ship and by ramp from Valkyrie 1-6. They were able cut down the first wave of Na'vi warriors and their direhorse mounts, but were unable to kill the much tougher hammerhead titanotheres as they charged. The entire ground contingent was wiped out, including AMP driver Lyle Wainfleet. When Jake destroyed Quaritch's Dragon assault ship during the battle, Quaritch escaped in his AMP suit before the ship crashed. After landing, he came across the link shack Jake was inside and prepared to destroy it. Neytiri, riding a thanator, attacked Quaritch before he could fire, breaking his GAU-90 against a rock. Quaritch unsheathed the suit's combat knife and killed the thanator, trapping Neytiri under its body. Jake appeared shortly after and the two engaged in combat, with Jake using the GAU-90's bayonet as a weapon before driving it into the AMP suit's canopy, forcing Quaritch to jettison the canopy and equip an exopack. Quaritch eventually gained the upper hand when he breached the link shack, exposing Jake's human body to the toxic atmosphere. Ready to kill Jake's avatar with his own Na'vi knife, Quaritch was hit twice by Neytiri's arrows. The AMP suit fell to the ground as Quaritch died, largely intact save for a damaged driver display and jettisoned canopy. Armed AMP suits were among the first RDA assets to disembark from a landing module after the RDA's return to Pandora. Some AMP suits were also shown at Bridgehead, but the type was not common outside of the base. Instead, the Skel Suit was used more frequently thanks to its lighter weight and better mobility, especially in maritime environments. Recom Miles Quaritch encountered his previous self's AMP suit and body inside during his search for Jake's insurgency. He retrieved camera footage of his past self's final moments from the suit. A group of AMP suits were part of the RDA force meeting with Varang and the Mangkwan clan at their Ash Village. They were used to move heavy containers of weapons and supplies for the Mangwan. AMP suits were used to patrol Bridgehead's walls and interior, carrying GAU-90s and searchlights. Notable AMP suits 1 - Takes part in the Assault on the Tree of Souls. 2 - Takes part in the Assault on the Tree of Souls. 3 - Takes part in the Assault on the Tree of Souls. 5 - Seen during the RDA's return to Pandora. 7 - Takes part in the Assault on the Tree of Souls. 9 - Takes part in the Assault on the Tree of Souls. 11 - Quaritch's "Beyond Glory". 12 - Seen during the RDA's return to Pandora. 14 - Seen in Armor Bay. 15 - Seen in Armor Bay, later takes part in the Assault on the Tree of Souls. 17 - Lyle Wainfleet's AMP, crushed by a titanothere stampede. 18 - Walks past Jake Sully on his arrival in Hell's Gate, later takes part in the Assault on the Tree of Souls. 21 - Seen in Armor Bay. 26 - Jake Sully accidentally leaps in front of it when first testing out his avatar body, prompting the pilot to yell at him to watch where he's going. 27 - Seen in the Armor Bay. Was also seen loading the Daisy Cutter explosives on to modified Valkyrie Shuttle. Quaritch's AMP suit (Beyond Glory): Miles Quaritch has demonstrated superior piloting skills in his AMP suit. Quaritch had nicknamed his suit "Beyond Glory" and had painted a dragon on the gun, consistent with his callsign, "Papa Dragon". Angela Harding's AMP suit: Main article: Colonel Angela Harding's custom AMP suit Angela Harding's insistence on being in the thick of the action has led to the design and construction of an extremely durable and deadly AMP suit. This modified suit combines features from the Grenadier and Pyro variants, built on a heavily reinforced chassis and servo system. Its armor is extremely resistant to damage and Pandora's environmental conditions, but like all AMP suits it has vulnerabilities in the fuel and weapons systems.

Skel Suit: Machine Information: Created by: Ukii Used by: Humans Model: EXO-32 Skel Suit Type: Light Mobility Platform Usages: Traversing Pandora Light combat support Loading light cargo Armament: Recom M69-AR Y70 Bullpup Rifle Recom Hydra Machine Gun Recom Flamethrower Recom Pistol Recom Knife Electro Prod Size: 2.9 meters high Speed: 32 km/h (20 mph) Specifications: An ultra-light mobility platform akin to the civilian Pandora Utility Suit, the Skel Suit is more akin to a motorized stilt-walker than previous models of human-piloted mech suits. The Skel Suit boasts an automated collision-avoidance system, which makes it an ideal piece of equipment for the RDA colonization effort. Unlike the AMP suit, which is heavily armored, bulkier, and fully enclosed, the Skel Suit is incredibly stripped down, which means that a Skel Suit operator would sacrifice defense for speed and agility. Despite its stripped down nature, the Skel Suit still enhances the human operator to be as tall, strong and fast as any Na'vi. The Skel Suit allows the average RDA soldier to stand at the same height as a Na'vi or avatar, as well as allowing Bridgehead's non-Recom forces to comfortably use weaponry designed for the larger frame of the RDA's successor to the Avatar Program. When walking, force feedback is channeled from foot sensors to the operator's stirrups. The high strength carbon fiber in the legs are used extensively to reduce weight, while the semi-prehensile feet can grasp terrain and roots for aggressive forest running. On the SeaDragon, the internal structure of these marine 'Sea Skel' differ slightly as they are made from non-corroding stainless steel. Skel Suit operators fire their rifles in a point shooting "hip fire" fashion as they cannot properly shoulder their weapons like an Avatar, Recom or Na'vi would due to the suit's arm proportions, shoulder joint height, and internal human body positioning. The Skel Suit thus renders rifle stocks useless, and they are removed on Skel operators long-guns to allow operators to maneuver their firearms more freely and shoot at advanced angles afforded to them by their long arm reach. To make the weapons accurate in this configuration and shooting position, camera sights are equipped on Skel weapons which link to smart targeting technology in the respective operator's Exopack HUD, allowing them to find a proper line of sight and aim digitally. What would be traditionally a less-stable point shooting position is compensated for and enhanced by the self-stabilizing and recoil absorbing design of the exoskeleton itself giving Skel Suit operators aim on par or above that of traditional shooters.

List of the RDA Weapons: AG-MFM 332 Missile AMP Cannon AMP Suit Knife Anti-Material Rifle Assault Rifle Automatic Missile Launcher Automatic Mortar Avatar Issue Knife Avatar Machete Bush Boss FD-3 Bush Boss FD-11 CARB Submachine Gun Combat Shotgun Daisy Cutter Flaregun GAU-90 Grenade M60 Machine Gun M69-AR M222 Grenade Launcher MBS-9M .50 Caliber Hydra MBS-22A Sentry Gun Mine Nail Gun RDA Handgun Standard Issue Rifle Wasp

Cousar Crowe Rifle: Manufacturer: Nexus Type: Anti-material rifle Size: Length: Approximately 23 inches/58.42 cm Height: Approximately 10 inches/25.4 cm Feed System: 40-round detachable box magazine Fire Mode(s): Semi-automatic, 4-round burst, fully automatic Cartridge: .22 caliber non-explosive rounds 5.25x25 mm high-velocity armor-piercing rounds Operation: Rate of Fire: 1000 rounds per minute Era(s): 22nd century Affiliation: Legion security forces The Crowe anti-material rifle is designed to disable everything from humans to heavy vehicles from a short range. A reciprocating barrel reduces the significant recoil, but the gun cannot be fired with the exosuit, as a secondary auxiliary power pack is necessary. Advanced capacitor bank technology makes the Crowe portable and requires no auxiliary power. Humans equipped with exosuit systems can operate the weapon. Overview: The Cousar Crowe Rifle features a reciprocating barrel, reducing the weapon's significant recoil. The Crowe cannot be fired with the Exosuit, as a secondary auxiliary power pack is necessary. The Crowe uses advanced capacitor bank technology, making the Crowe portable and requiring no auxiliary power. Its design is based on the FAMAS G2. The Cousar Crowe is available in a standard black, yellow, and gold-plated. The Crowe can also be turned into a MANPAD (man-portable air defense system) by attaching the underbarrel Cousar Crowe Sky Sweeper, which adds a smart RPG surface-to-air guided missile system to the traditional rifle system.

Air Burst Explosive Rounds/Air Burst Ammo: Manufacturer: Nexus Type: Long-range explosive charges Size: Width: Approximately 10 millimeters Length: Approximately 3-4 inches Feed System: All Kalashnikov-compatible magazines Fire Mode(s): Mode(s): Rapid Fire Cartridge: .30 caliber explosive round 7.62x39mm Operation: Rate of Fire: Same as the weapon it's fired from. Era(s): 22nd century Affiliation: Legion Military Forces The compressed air-fueled explosive ammunition, which is used with modified AKMs and other Kalashnikov assault rifles, has enough stopping power in a single magazine to eviscerate armored units, penetrate the hide of any living thing on Pandora, and blow back an electro shield. Overview: The extensive cadre known as the Air Burst rounds is a set of brightly colored assorted bullets, each containing a compacted air cartridge within each bullet. Within a set range of intended targets, these bolt shells rupture within inches before impact, violently detonating in a flesh-rending, metal-stripping combustion pocket, which hits with incredible concussive force, bifurcating intended targets. The airburst ammunition is military-standard weapons grade but is easy enough to find in the slums of Earth's underground. Though effective ammo for combat, the bullet charges have their drawbacks. Use of said cartridge tends to jam whichever gun it is being used in, leaving a crucial delay in return fire during a heated shootout. Air-bursting ammunition. Designate the enemy, and any round fired will explode around them; each round possesses a five-meter kill radius.

TST Chemrail: Manufacturer: Nexus Type: Dual-Stage Linear Motor Rifle Size: Dimensions: 11.4" x 40.2" x 2.8" (Height x Height x Width) 29 cm x 102 cm x 7 cm Feed System: Detachable 30-rounds box magazine Fire Mode(s): Fully automatic, semi-automatic Cartridge: 8.75x52 mm FSDRAS (Fin Stabilized, Discarding Rail Accelerator Sabot) Operation: First Stage: Chemical propellant Second Stage: Electromagnetic Rail Cooling: Thermaflush liquid helium Rate of Fire: Extremely high; up to 1200 rounds per minute Era(s): 22nd century Affiliation: Legion security forces Overview: The ChemRail has a high rate of fire, and its high-velocity rounds rip right through walls and shred enemies. The rifle fires 8.75x52mm FSDRAS (Fin Stabilized, Discarding Rail Accelerator Sabot) rounds with a muzzle energy of 18 kilojoules. It is a dual-stage weapon, using chemical propellant first and then electromagnetic rails as the second stage. The Chemrail is available in a standard black and green. Chemrail technical details: This gun is composed of a polyester resin material. It is 40.2 inches long and 11.4 inches tall. It is green and black in color, with a silver accessory magazine. There is a large Chemrail logo across the barrel of this item. There is also camouflage tape around the front handle, trigger handle, barrel, and shoulder rest and a black pad across the top near the back end of the gun. The scope houses the battery for this item and can be connected to the gun through its wiring. There is a switch on the bottom of the magazine that turns the gun on. There is also a small button on the bottom of the gun (right in front of the front handle). Pressing this button activates a flashing white light. When turned on, the trigger can be pulled, and the black barrel at the end of the gun will pulse back and forth. On the front of this item, there is a black wire that is unattached to the gun. The purpose of this wire is to link the laser range finder to the scope or the helmet HUD to display ranges. The battery specifications are as follows: Battery Type: LiFe, Battery Volts: 9.9 V (3s), Battery Capacity: 3000 mAh, Charge Current: 12 A, Temperature Cut-Off: 50 degrees Celsius, Safety Timer: 60 min, Discharge Amps: 3.0 A, Discharge Volts: 3.0 V / cell. There is a charging set included, which consists of two different units: a charging power supply and a charging control unit. The battery plugs in, and it appears possible to charge it using this setup. The plug on the end of the power supply unit has both AC and DC capabilities. Because the Chemrail's every 8.75x52mm FSDRAS round has a muzzle energy of 18 kilojoules, which means each round has the same or much more power than each 50 BMG round (Each 50 cal produces between 10,000 foot pounds (14 kilojoules) up to 15,000 foot pounds (18 kilojoules) of energy, depending on its powder and bullet type, as well as the rifle and/or machine gun it was fired from). It is the best firearm on the planet. It have far less recoil as well, similar to a 5.56 rifle.

4Sure Ballistics Missile Launcher RPG2 Manufacturer: Nexus Type: Surface-to-space missile launcher Size: Length: Approximately 3 feet Width: Approximately 2 feet Feed System Manual loading Fire Mode(s): Single fire Cartridge/ammunition: Ground-to-space missiles Operation Rate of Fire: 60 shots per minute Era(s): 22nd century Affiliation: Legion military forces The 4Sure Ballistics Missile Launcher is a four-barreled, surface-to-space missile launcher utilized to intercept any and all flying threats on Pandora. Overview: The launcher consists of an assemblage of four missile pods fired along the stereotypical linear launcher like a bazooka, a handheld device that coordinates and guides the missiles on course with their designated targets by central command. Precise coordinates are implemented into the launcher's A.I. Guided warheads, each tailored with a kiloton, non-nuclear, thermal warhead capable of downing interstellar or heavily armored hover/flight transports. Making it overkill but very effective against Pandora's fauna.

Nexus is a weapon manufacturer and private security corporation. All of its modern firearms are made so that there is a biometric safety, making it so only its personnel and RDA personnel can use them. Recoms, Avatars, and Na'vis can't use those guns, as they won't fire since they only work in human hands.

Machine Information: Created by RDA Used by Humans Type: Patrol Car Usage: off-road patrol and transport Size: 5 meters long 2 meters wide 1.8 meters tall The RDA Patrol Car otherwise known as the Utility Jeep is a light, armoured patrol car used by the SecOps division of the RDA. It is primarily used for light transport and patrol of the Western Frontier. Specifications/Overview: An incredibly light military ground vehicle, the Patrol Car is a simple open-topped vehicle meant to transport a total of two RDA personnel from one destination to another, although the flatbed at its rear could transform and hold more people or equipment, with the maximum being eight passengers at the back. They are incredibly fast and nimble, and their off-road capability provides stability in the rugged environments of Pandora. However, its armour is negligible to non-existent and it is not recommended for this vehicle to be in the middle of a warzone. Trivia: Its design is similar to the US Humvee with almost the exact same dimensions, the primary difference is the number of wheels. The RDA partrol car have 6 all drive wheels while the Humvee have 4 only.

Machine Information: Created by RDA Used by Humans Model: JL-723 Swan Type: Light Utility Vehicle Usage: Traversing rugged terrain; Skirmishing; Convoy Escort Armament: Turreted quad 60mm rotary autocannon Size: 3.6 meters long 1.2 meters wide The Ground Assault Vehicle (GAV) JL-723, also called the Swan or Hellrider, is the RDA's primary assault vehicle for nearly all terrain. In the thick of the jungle and the vast expanse of the plains on Pandora, you will be thankful that you left Hell's Gate with nothing but the best equipment on six wheels: the Swan. This 6x6 is built to take a bump, with its permalloy armor, and deliver a crushing blow to anything in its path with its four turret-mounted, sixty-millimeter rotary autocannons. The Swan is seen in Hell's Gate at the beginning of the movie, but is only seen in action during the video game. Equipment: It has a gyrostabilized platform so when the it travels over rough terrain, the gunner platform is stabilized. The extended gunner's chair can rise up to 3.6 meters (11.8 ft high) above the vehicle to see over obstructions between the gun and the target, like the long neck of a swan, hence the name. The gunner must ride high and unprotected, making him a primary target for the enemy and vulnerable to the smallest attack. For this reason, the Swan's common name is the Hellrider. The six tires also have little armor protection, but are themselves made from a hybrid polymer blend, with titanium strands woven throughout, which make them very tough to puncture. For the under carriage, they've designed a 1.25-centimeter thick permalloy armor that expands to two-thirds of an in inch beneath the chassis to protect against the shrapnel from mines. To protect the driver and spotter, a rudimentary roll bar exists, but it's rare that a Swan rolls over due to the stability of its gyroscopic system. Should it ever happen, gunners have learned from experience it is better to release the safety harness and jump clear, if there is enough time. History: The Swan was developed from the Terran Jeep trucks that were used by modern soldiers. The previous model was called the "Dove," which in the field was considered far too precious an irony. It is now called the Swan because of the extended gunner's chair which can rise on a crane up to 3.6 meters (11.8 ft) above the vehicle to see over obstructions between the gun and the target, resembling the long neck of a swan. Unfortunately, a Na'vi hunter can more easily clip a head held high than one held low. So the gunner must ride high and open, a primary target for the enemy, even one armed only with a bow and arrow (soldiers joke that an order to sit in the Hellrider seat means they were bad in a previous life.) But if the gunner is proficient, the enemy will be dispatched by four sixty-millimeter rotary autocannons before he becomes a threat. To offset the top-heavy nature of this mechanical beast, the Swan features a gyroscopic unit under the twin front seats that gives the unit stability even going up a thirty-five degree incline. The oversized tires grip almost any surface and provide positive traction. The Swan is a super-jeep with a persuasive two to four-gun array designed to keep enemy heads down. Strategically similar to the U.S. Navy PT-boats in Earth's Second World War, the Swan is effective and mobile, but also expendable. Their unstated mission on Earth is to draw fire, suppress fire, or provide a moving target that is less expensive to replace than an AMP suit or Scorpion Gunship. Mission Profile and Specifications: The Swan can be used as a scout car to collect intelligence on forward positions in the field, or it can be used to guard convoys and escort RDA diplomats. The 1.25-centimeter thick permalloy armor expands to two-thirds of an inch beneath the chassis to protect against shrapnel from mines. The body features few frills. The gunner gains access to the elevated chair by stepping onto simple metal bars extending off either side. The driver and spotter gain access by leaping over the side panels. The six tires (two larger in front, four smaller in the rear) have little armor protection, but are made from a hybrid polymer blend, with titanium strands woven throughout, which makes them very tough to puncture, either by jagged rocks, arrows or enemy fire. Some models feature four fifty-millimeter sentry guns in place of the rotary cannons, depending on the firepower required by each battle scenario. In either case, ammo is fed via an internal pneumatic belt system running up through the crane lift into the weapons (similar to the feed belts on the AMP suits). There is a rudimentary roll bar giving minor protection to the driver and spotter, but is it rare that a Swan rolls over due to the stability of the gyroscopic system. If it does roll, gunners have learned from experience it is better to release the safety harness and jump clear, if there is enough time. Reinforced recirculating ball steering keeps the machine pointed in the direction the driver aims. The suspension features new flex-alloys and air cylinders to smooth out a rough ride. Six tires help smooth out the bumps as well. There are six vertical steel bars to cut wires or punch through obstacles. Four are mounted on the front grill, two are mounted just forward of both front tires. Inside the cockpit, there is a large, blue HUD display screen that shows, speed, radar, navigation, telecommunications, and cameras.

Machine Information: Name: RDA Mag-Lev Train Created by RDA Used by Humans Class: Train Type: Mag-Lev Armoured Train Usage: Transportation and freight carrier Armament: Two GAU 33-K Stub Wing Guns, Two MBS-9M .50 Caliber Hydras, One CIWS Size: 360 meters long Speed: 400 Kilometers Per Hours The Mag-Lev Jungle Train or otherwise known as the RDA Mag-Lev Train is one of the RDA's main modes of freight transportation and logistics used to quickly transport goods ranging from construction materials to weapons such as Recom M69-ARs and TOXON-81 MANPAD Missile Launchers to Bridgehead. Specifications: As its name implies, the Mag-Lev Train is a type of train that runs on magnetic levitation rather than traditional rails. This allows the train to achieve speeds beyond that of traditional railway vehicles in a cost-effective manner. The train is massive compared to the ones on Earth, with the dimensions of both the train and its tracks being double to the trains in the 21st century on every axis. A full-blown military armored train, due to the harsh nature of Pandora, these trains are decently armored with an enlarged wedge plow at the front to clear any foliage in the way. The train is made up of nine cars. It reaches a length of 360 meters or 900 feet, making it one of the largest ground vehicles as well as the second longest ground vehicle for the RDA. The cars that make up the train include several stacked container/flatbed cars filled with resupply material for mining operations. The cars include a defensive car located in the middle of the train that houses AMP Suits and SecOps troopers with built-in armament and a helipad car forming the train's rear that carries at least one Seawasp or Kestrel. The locomotive is equipped with a cowcatcher and snowplow which is built to deflect any animal or plant life that might end up on the track, with vinecutters on the side of it. In regards to the locomotive itself which is unmanned, it is armed with at least two GAU 33-K Stub Wing Guns on top the train's cowcatcher, two manned MBS-9M .50 Caliber Hydras on the side of the locomotive, and at least one unknown CIWS at the back of the locomotive for self-defense. Nevertheless, they still prove to be vulnerable, especially if their tracks were destroyed, derailing the vehicle in the process. Therefore, these trains often require an escort of Seawasps and Kestrel Gunships for protection. One such train met this fate by Jake Sully, spilling its armed goods to the Na'vi.

Machine Information: Name: Aerospatiale SA-2 Samson Created by Aerospatiale Used by SecOps, at least three used by the Resistance Model: SA-2 Type: Utility Tiltrotor Usage: Utility transport, Light gunship Armament: Two MBS-9M Hydras: M60 Machine Gun, Two Hornet Missile pods Size: 15.9 meters long, 14.99 wide Speed: 144 knots (max) The Aerospatiale SA-2 Samson, also called Cherry-Ferry and Strong Man, and to the Na'vi as the "Seed Carrier", is a human tiltrotor-wing general utility aircraft designed to carry out mostly non-combat missions, although still decently armed with door machineguns and detachable Hornet missile pods for self-defense. It is the workhorse of RDA operations on Pandora, used to transport cargo and personnel to and from isolated sites. Specifications: Crew: The Samson has seats for up to two pilots in the cockpit. However, it is capable of being flown effectively by a single person. The primary pilot usually sits in the right seat. Layout: The rear cargo doors are normally left open for flight operations on Pandora, resulting in the need for exopacks for any occupants in the cargo area. The cockpit is separately pressurized at +0.3 psi, to prevent leak-back of toxic methane gases and the flight crew can operate without exopacks even with the rest of the aircraft depressurized. In the event of an uncontrollable influx of toxic air, there are emergency breathing masks (BIBS) plumbed to each of the four cabin seats. All seats have four-point restraints, and the manned stations have safety lanyards included to secure the gunners. A hook point for slingloading operations allows the Samson to carry extra or oversized cargo externally. Armament: As a utility craft, the Samson's primary defense is its speed and maneuverability. Its only weapons are a pair Hornet missile pods on pylons immediately aft of the cockpit controlled by an autofiring targeting computer and pintle mounts for MBS-9M Hydra or M60 machine guns. The machine guns can be locked forward to be operated remotely by the pilot. An alternate door gun configuration is a Hydra on the left pedestal and a GS-221 on the right pedestal. Propulsion: The Samson is propelled by a transverse pair of ducted fan tiltrotor nacelles, each with a pair of counter-rotating coaxial rotors, increasing the lift efficiency while granting excellent reliability. Both tiltrotors are capable of leaning backwards and forwards independently. Left and right movement is possible by changing the rotary speed of either one of the nacelles; the Samson moves forward by tilting its fans horizontally. The V-tail design also helps reduce drag and maximizes fuel efficiency. As a result, the Samson is incredibly maneuverable. The Samson has a maximum range of 1500 kilometers. Service History: Earth: The Samson had been in use on Earth for over a century, a testament to its venerable and robust airframe. Its various trial runs in Antarctica, the Himalayas, and Honduras proved the aircraft could fly well in thin or thick atmospheres or in extreme temperatures with minimal maintenance. Pandora: When the RDA needed a reliable and sturdy aerial workhorse, they naturally chose the field-tested Samson and hardened its electrical systems to prepare it for the rigors of Pandora. Samsons were used for transporting personnel and cargo between sites across the moon and as a light gunship when required. Samsons were present for the Pandoran War and the Destruction of the Hometree, usually in a light gunship configuration. Several were destroyed during the Battle of Ayram Alusìng, including one Samson piloted by Trudy Chacón which was used against the RDA. Second pandoran war: At least one Samson remained in use after the Pandoran War by Jake Sully's insurgency. It was seen parked in the insurgency's base in the Hallelujah Mountains and was later used to transport Norm Spellman and Max Patel to aid Kiri. It was painted with unique blue and white markings and lacked any armament aside from the pair of Hornet missile pods. Notable Samsons: Samson 13 - Deployed troops during the Battle of Ayram Alusìng and was later destroyed during battle Samson 14 - Participated in the Destruction of The Hometree and the Assault on the Tree of Souls, but was destroyed during battle Samson 15 - Participated in the Assault on the Tree of Souls Samson 16 - The Samson piloted by Trudy Chacón, destroyed in aerial combat against the Dragon Assault Ship Samson 19 - Used by Miles Quaritch to pick up rogue avatars Jake Sully, Norm Spellman and Grace Augustine Samson 20 - Participated in the Assault on the Tree of Souls but was shot down by Neytiri Samson 21 - (used by the Resistance) - Piloted by Wu Mingxia in a search for Lo'ak, Kiri, Tuktirey, and Miles Socorro Samson 22 - Participated in the Assault on the Tree of Souls Unknown Samson - (used by the Resistance) - Used by Max Patel and Norm Spellman to help Kiri Samson 23 - (used by the Resistance) - Piloted by Anqa Salaam Trivia: Aérospatiale was a French aeronautics company that was split apart and merged into various other companies between 1992 and 2000. The helicopter part combined with DASA to create Eurocopter. The SA-2 features a fuselage that is reminiscent of those made by Eurocopter and Aérospatiale, including the EC-135 and EC-145. Ducted fan VTOL aircraft have been flown since at least the 1960s. A notable example was the Bell X-22, a quad-ducted fan experimental aircraft built for the US military. It has no relation to the later V-22 Osprey tiltrotor. Though successful, no military aircraft since have used that technology. The Samson fills the real-world military role of a medium, multi-role utility helicopter such as the UH-1 "Huey" and Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk, or a heavily armed transport-gunship hybrid like the Mil Mi-24 "Hind". There are several parallels to UH-1 "Huey", the most famous Vietnam-era helicopter, in the SA-2 Samson. Notably, there are skids rather than wheels of the UH-60, M60 machine guns guns are mounted in the doors rather than a dedicated window, reminiscent of those carried as door guns on those helicopters, and the silhouettes with the folded bipod at the muzzle of the gun are similar. Another visual cue is the ability to mount two MBS-9M Hydras in a fixed, forward-firing position on stub arms near the cargo doors to act as a gunship, something the UH-1 could do as well. The rotor sounds are similar to a four-bladed helicopter like the Blackhawk, as opposed to the distinctive sound of a two-bladed helicopter like the UH-1.

Machine Information: Name: Scorpion Gunship Created by RDA Used by SecOps Model: AT-99 Type: Attack Tiltrotor Usage: Close-in fire support, air support during mining operations Armament: Two gimbal mounted tri-barreled .50 caliber guns, Two gimbal mounted 20mm KM-722 Dual Chin Guns, Ten TK-411 WAFAR air-to-ground missile pods, Two Hawkeye HELLFIRE air-to-air missile pods, Four wing-tip missile Size: 12.2 meters long: 8.73 meters wide: 3.51 meters high Speed: 100 knot cruise, 140 knot VNE (in Pandoran atmosphere) max 200 knots (on Earth) The AT-99 Scorpion Gunship (Na'vi name: kunsìp) is a VTOL tiltrotor light attack aircraft used by the RDA on Pandora. Outfitted with a Mosquito-class targeting and missile launch platform, the Scorpion is the gunship of choice to escort shuttle landings and take-off, for close fire support for military operations and air support for mining operations. Specifications: Crew: The AT-99 Scorpions are operated by a single pilot, who must coordinate what is happening with and around the aircraft, control and fire weapons, operate communications and navigation. Armament: The gunships lack the basic cargo-carrying capacity and side-door guns of the SA-2 Samson, but more than compensates for this with superior frontal firepower without compromising on the Samson's exceptional mobility. The Scorpion has two forward-mounted stub pylons, armed with a pair of gimbal-mounted triple-barrel .50 caliber machine gun with a 700-rounds per minute cyclic rate of fire as close-range primary weapons, alongside a pair of dual 20mm KM-722 Dual Chin Guns. The Scorpion has two pairs of huge stub-wing pylons to carry its armament of 190 TK-411 WAFAR (Wrap-Around Fin Aerial Rocket) in ten 19-tube rocket launchers. The use of the rocket varies according to the warhead that can range from tactical applications to impact-based sensor systems. Eight Hawkeye HELLFIRE (Helicopter Launched Fire-and-Forget), are used to engage air-to-air targets in conjunction with the nose-mounted sensor suite. Weapons fire is constrained by an Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Lockout system, which prevents friendly fire incidents in complex engagements with multiple aircraft and targets. Essentially, the weapons refuse to fire if the projected probability cone of a friendly vehicle's flight path will put it in the trajectory of the bullet downrange. All air vehicles in Pandoran service can track each other in a battle theater in real time, using IFF beacons, and this data is integrated into the weapons systems via the IFF Lockout System. Navigation and Imaging: The Scorpion is equipped with instruments for navigation such as FLIR (Forward Looking Infra-Red) for night time sorties and operations and radar capabilities for low visibility circumstances. It is noted that the gunship is thought to not have the capability to use flux shielding. Propulsion and Capabilities: The Scorpion features a dual coaxial ducted-fan tiltrotor system similar to that of the Samson, with a total of four 3-bladed prop-rotors as well as Twin Magnussen KE-76 turbine generators driving counter-rotating annular ceramic motors. This gives the Scorpion an effective combat range of 800 kilometers at 100 mp/h cruise or 140 VNE (Velocity Not-to Exceed) in Pandoran atmosphere. The Scorpion was designed to fly in Earth atmosphere, but is easily adapted to operate in Pandoran air, due to its high oxygen content. The Scorpion's twin vertical lift tiltrotors operate much like any standard rotorcraft from mid-21st century to present. The top speed of the Scorpion is 200 knots on Earth, but on Pandora it is just under 140 knots, (and this can only be achieved in a dive) because of the higher drag of the dense Pandoran atmosphere. Its rotor system is rated for 3 Gs positive and 2 Gs negative, with a 200% engineering factor. Maximum rate of climb is 545 meters per minute, with full fuel and ordnance load. Like the 20th century AH-1 Cobra, the Scorpion is a light, maneuverable and adaptable platform. The composite triple-blade rotors are 5.49 meters (exactly 16.47 feet) in diameter, and are stacked over each other in a coaxial configuration. There are two coaxial rotor systems mounted one on either side, mid-fuselage, on rotor pylons which are fixed at an eight-degree upward angle (the standard dihedral for stability in dual ducted-rotor aircraft). Layout and Aerodynamics: The cockpit of the Scorpion is fully sealed and runs at a slight positive pressure to prevent leak-in of the highly toxic Pandoran atmosphere and subsequent injuries. The corrosive effects of the hydrogen sulphide in the atmosphere requires very short maintenance cycles on all vehicles in Pandoran service, although the Scorpions with their ceramic turbines and drive motors are more resistant than their predecessors, even though those were actually more advanced and recent designs. The Scorpion is a proven “retro” design which functions well in the harsh Pandoran environment. Its ceramic bladed turbines are easily retuned to run in the denser Pandoran atmosphere. Its climb and hover performance are of course higher in the thicker air and lower gravity of Pandora, but its top speed is reduced significantly because of greater drag. There is no ejection seat, as inertial auto-rotation is the preferred method of surviving a power-out scenario. These aircraft, as with all late 21st century rotorcraft, have one serious flaw. If the rotor system is damaged enough to cause eccentric failure at the rotor hub, or blade ejection, the aircraft will have serious structural damage as a result of centrifugal forces sending debris into the airframe. This is followed instantly by asymmetric lift which induces an uncontrolled axial roll, followed by total loss of the vehicle. This tendency is mitigated by the use of ballistic ceramics and carbon-nanotube composites in the rotor duct-rings that protect the rotors. These ducts are quite robust, and can withstand significant impacts. They also prevent the rotor blade tips from contacting obstacles when the aircraft is operating in complex environments. This makes the aircraft ideal for flight ops amongst the dangling vines of the Pandoran rainforest and amongst the floating mountains. Special “vine-strike” cutters seen on all Samsons have been added to the leading edges of the airframe and the rotor ducts. These guide any impacting vines into a cutting notch, much like the wire-strike kits which have been employed on rotorcraft on Earth for two centuries. Lift is increased or decreased by collective pitch of the rotor system, which is actuated by servos mounted in the annular ring at the outboard ends of each of the six rotor blades. Collective pitch is controlled by a traditional-style collective stick, operated by the pilot's left hand pushing up or down. The rotors turn at constant RPM, with collective pitch controlling total power delivered to the lifting columns of air. Rotor RPM is maintained automatically by the flight CPU. Throttles are used by the pilot only in Manual Flight Mode, and are generally locked in the cruise detent. In combat or emergency flight conditions, throttles may be positioned at 120% for extra power, but this puts the blade tips near sonic speed in the Pandoran atmosphere, which shortens the life of the rotor system due to vibration. In hover and at low flight speeds, overall vehicle pitch is induced through cyclic pitch of the rotors, which is actuated by the same servos as the collective pitch, through a muxing algorithm. Pitch attitude is controlled by a joystick in the pilot's right hand, mounted on the right arm-rest. It higher flight speeds, the horizontal tail planes have enough control authority to induce pitch. Roll is induced by differential collective pitch in the left and right rotor systems, actuated by the same annular ring servos which induce vehicle pitch and lift. Roll is controlled by leaning the cyclic joystick left or right. Vehicle yaw is induced through opposed angling of the starboard and port rotor systems around the axes of their respective pylons. This is controlled with foot pedals, a tradition from the earliest rotorcraft. Fore-aft movement of the aircraft is controlled by angling the port and starboard rotor systems together. This is actuated by servos at the base of each rotor pylon. To accelerate forward, the port and starboard rotorducts are both angled to direct their lifting air columns aft. They are angled the opposite way for deceleration. Each counter-rotating rotor system is torque-neutral, so there is no precession effect when the ducts are angled for yaw, or for forward accel and decel. Fore/aft control is done with the cyclic joystick in the pilot's right hand, by tilting it forward and back. There is a slight pendular moment in the lift system, for stability in hover, which causes a characteristic nose-down pitch to the vehicle when it accelerates forward rapidly from a hover, but this characteristic is not seen at higher flight speeds, because of the stabilizing effect of the tail planes. The power plant consists of two turbine generators rated at 1,970 shp, 1469 kW, feeding to a common distribution bus. From the main bus power is divided to the two annular motors in the ring-ducts, which drive the rotors from their outer ends, rather than the hub. There is an ultracapacitor backup system which can sustain rotor RPM for two minutes, in the event of a full engine failure. Operational history: Earth: The Scorpion was built for use on Earth as terrorists and insurgents had gained access to EMP (electromagnetic pulse) weaponry to counter drones and other combat machines used by the world's militaries, whose combat hulls and external electronics were hardened against EMP weaponry. However, the "soft" CPU remained vulnerable, short-circuiting and leaving the drone both harmless and helpless in the field of combat. The RDA realized it needed a manned attack craft to negate the obvious disadvantages that would come with the short-circuiting of a drone's CPU, in that a human would remain unaffected by EMP weaponry, while the Scorpion's hardened hull would remain steadfast and flying. Pandora: The Scorpion is primarily used in the protection of RDA assets against the various hostile forces of Pandora including ground predators, large ground herbivores in territorial attacks, aerial predators, and indigenous Na’vi forces attacking by ground and/or air. Miners, geologists, survey teams, ground patrols and other base personnel operating outside the perimeter are also assisted by the air superiority the Scorpions offer. Scorpion Gunships can be flown in Pandora's fluxcons (concentrations of intense magnetic fields), and even into the most intense fluxcon on record, the Flux Vortex of the Hallelujah Mountains, making the Scorpion a useful tool in combating opposing forces in high magnetic areas. However, this is not recommended because Visual Flight Rules (VFR) must be followed, due to the effects of the flux on instruments. Flying VFR in the floating mountains is hazardous because of prevalent clouds and fog, and floating unobtanium-rich rocks which are constantly moving slowly around the vortex, and therefore cannot be accurately mapped. Weapons systems are also compromised by the flux, requiring line-of-sight targeting, which makes the Scorpions vulnerable to large aerial predators and makes redundant the 98.4% accuracy of the instantaneous targeting instruments. Scorpion pilots have many stories of fatal and near-miss attacks by Pandoran aerial predators, including the large mountain banshees, the medusa-aerocoelenterates, and even rare but extremely dangerous encounters with the king predator of the air, the great leonopteryx. The occasional attacks by banshee-mounted Na’vi are sporadic and uncoordinated, and pose little threat to Scorpions flying in small formations of two or three aircraft. The Scorpion's light armor and canopy can withstand the impact of a Na’vi arrow, despite its formidable mass and speed. However, it is understood that a Na’vi firing in a vertical attack dive can generate enough combined velocity (between the 40-meter-per-second release-velocity of the arrow from the bow, and the 120 knot dive speed) that the two-meter-long arrow can hit with sufficient kinetic energy to penetrate the Scorpion canopy if fired at close range. There are no pilots who have survived such an attack to directly confirm this, and the RDA does not, as a policy, invest time and resources in crash site investigations, so there is no forensic data available. The Scorpion, like all the aircraft used by the RDA on Pandora, looks like an antique by mid-22nd century standards, although ironically it operates far better than more recent gunship designs which were tried in the early years of the RDA presence on Pandora. Though long retired from service on Earth, the Scorpion is a reliable and valuable asset in the dangerous environment of Pandora. Its robustness, and ease of service in the field make it the best choice, as opposed to the newer generations of robotic and piloted combat aircraft used on Earth, which employ exotic materials in their construction (self-healing variable geometry nanocomposites), and rely on quantum electronics that cannot be serviced in situations present on Pandora, being sensitive to the EMF effects of the fluxcons. Furthermore, the Scorpion is a product of an era of warfare in which EMP (electromagnetic pulse) weaponry was employed extensively, so its EMP-hardened fly-by-light flight controls and shielded propulsion system are ideal for use in the powerful magnetic fields of Pandora. Because of its small size, it does however lack AES (Active EMF Shielding), which makes it vulnerable in powerful fluxcons like the Hallelujah Flux Vortex. Pandora attracts pilots who long for the romantic past of flying “seat of the pants”, and for the kind of aerial combat not seen since World War Two. After almost two centuries of killing over-the-horizon with advanced missile targeting and “smart” weapons, the conditions on Pandora appeal to a certain type of pilot who wants to “see the whites of their eyes” in an "old school" dogfight, despite the added risk to themselves. Appearances: Scorpion Gunships were shown in many parts of the film, being used as the dominant attack helicopter for the RDA's air force alongside the SA-2 Samson. The gunships were notably used during the Destruction of the Hometree, where they are able to fire a barrage of missiles at Hometree, completely destroying it along with the remainder of some Na'vi warriors. They were later used during the Battle of Ayram Alusìng, where they were able to engage mountain banshee riders over the Hallelujah Mountains along with Na'vi ground forces. Most of them were able to kill the banshees and their riders with ease, even providing air support to the AMP suits and infantrymen on the ground. Some gunships were taken down easily by banshees, while some pilots were shot by arrows fired by the warriors including Neytiri. All gunships were destroyed when Eywa sent a large group of banshees to help turn the tide of the war. During the RDA's return to Pandora, Scorpion Gunships were replaced by the all new high tech VTOL, the AT-101 Seawasp, alongside the Kestrel Gunship. They were still continued to see usage however during the RDA's takeover of the Western Frontier. Trivia: The Scorpion fills the role of heavily armored VTOL weapons platform, similar to the Mi-28 Havoc and AH-64 Apache.

Machine Information Created by Aerospatiale Used by SecOps, Recombinant Model: SA-9 Type: Utility/Attack Tiltrotor Usage: Direct fire support, Recombinant special operations, General utility Armament: Two 30mm GAU 33-K Stub Wing Guns, Three MBS-22A Sentry Guns, Two pairs of, Hawkeye HELLFIRE Missiles, Two 20mm KM-722 Dual Chin Guns, Two 21-cell rocket pods Size: 20.3 meters long Speed: 235 knots (435 km/h) The Aerospatiale SA-9 Kestrel is a multirole rotorwing aircraft and the successor of the SA-2 Samson. It offers superior sensor equipment, weaponry and a more advanced engine system compared to its predecessor. Specifications: Design: Many existing components and design elements were reused in the Kestrel's design. The twin ducted rotor design was derived from the Samson while the twin-fin tail was inspired by the agile AT-99 Scorpion. Other features were more novel, including an exhaust system that serves to better protect the Kestrel from guided missiles and the eyesight of Pandoran wildlife. One important technological breakthrough for the Kestrel is its inclusion of magnetic cancellation units which allow full operability in areas with concentrations of intense magnetic fields, negating the negative side effects that plagued the older Scorpion and Samson. The Kestrel is noted to be much heavier than the Samson. Performing a dual-role as both a utility and attack tiltrotor, the Kestrel was designed to replace both the Samson and the Scorpion in a single airframe. To accomplish this, the Kestrel boasts a larger and lighter rotor system for increased output and efficiency. Two pilot seats are located at the front of the aircraft inside a pressurized cabin. An additional jump seat is located behind the co-pilot's seat on the left. Armament: The Kestrel carries much heavier armament than the Samson it replaced. Two twin KM-722 autocannons are fitted to the nose in independent turrets, allowing for fire in different directions simultaneously. It also carries a pair of GAU 33-K rotary cannons on the stub wings, along with Hawkeye HELLFIRE missiles and newly developed 21-cell rocket pods. Up to three MBS-22A machine guns can be placed on manned mounts if needed: one on each main door and a third on the rear ramp. Operational history: A Kestrel was deployed to escort a Mag-Lev Jungle Train that was attacked by Jake Sully and his raiding party. Neytiri fired arrows at its door gunner and its pilot, sending the gunship crashing to the ground. A second Kestrel approached and fired at the raiding party, injuring a few of the warriors before being destroyed by a TOXON-81 missile launcher fired by one of the mounted warriors. Multiple Kestrels were attacked and presumably destroyed in the Hallelujah Mountains during the search for Jake's insurgency prior to Miles Quaritch's arrival. During his mission to find Jake and his family, Kestrels deployed him and his recom team to the forest to test their visibility to the Pandoran environment. Kestrels later were used to extract Quaritch, his team, and their prisoners from the forest. Kestrels were part of the combined RDA and Mangkwan force that attacked the Metkayina village. A Kestrel was used to transport Jake to Bridgehead. Multiple Kestrels took part in the Battle at the Cove of the Ancestors, using their pilot-operated weapons as well as door machine guns. Several were destroyed by Na'vi warriors.

Machine Information Created by FDM-Aerospace Used by RDA SecOps Model: AT-101 Type: Attack Tiltrotor Usages: Target spotting, Direct fire support Armament: Single chin-mounted GAU 33-K Stub Wing Gun, Two TK-411 WAFAR air-to-ground missile pods, Four Hawkeye HELLFIRE air-to-air missile pods, Two Modular Missile pods, Four secondary wingtip mounted missile Size: 14 meters long (without the front machine gun) Speed: 284 knots (526 km/h) The AT-101 Seawasp is a next-generation aerial gunship built for high performance and direct fire support. It is an evolutionary step from the AT-99 Scorpion, featuring improvements in speed, range, and maneuverability. Specifications: Crew: The Seawasp is crewed by a single pilot who is in charge of flying the aircraft and operating its systems. Like the Scorpion, the pilot uses a series of holographic wraparound displays alongside a standard manual flight control system. Armament: The Seawasp's sports a single chin-mounted GAU 33-K cannon, 38 TK-411 WAFAR (Wrap-Around Fin Aerial Rocket) rockets in two 19-tube launchers above the stub wings and below the engines, and 16 Hawkeye HELLFIRE (Helicopter Launched Fire-and-Forget) missiles in four quad pods on the stub wings. There are also two 6-tube pods mounted on the stub wing tips for modular loadouts, including tracking beacons known as "Pingers" for spotting and tagging tulkun for hunting. Compared to the older Scorpion, the Seawasp is comparatively lightly armed, relying on speed and agility to conduct its attacks. Propulsion and design: The Seawasp utilizes a quad coaxial ducted-fan tiltrotor system as well as two pronounced turbine pusher engines that provide maximum forward propulsion without heavy pitch of the rotors. Engineers designed the Seawasp with a slender airframe more akin to a fighter jet than a helicopter, giving it exceptional speed and maneuverability and the ability to conduct fast close air support attacks. Its design is referred to as a 'half-airplane' due to its sleeker aerodynamic design. Despite the impressive capabilities in both speed and maneuverability, the Seawasp is unable to take full advantage of both at the same time, needing to slow down in order to pitch rotors and maneuver. This leaves the Seawasp vulnerable to flanking maneuvers or cornering in environments with plenty of obstacles. The Seawasp's skin is marked with a fine honeycomb pattern, which absorbs radar and strengthens the light composite material, especially against the strong maritime winds of Pandora. Despite these improvements, the Seawasp is still vulnerable to damage; .50 caliber rounds were strong enough to deal critical damage when fired from above. The canopy was also enhanced in strength to protect against enemy attacks, though arrows are still capable of penetrating the glass at close range. Operational history: During the RDA's return, the Seawasp has become the dominant attack aircraft for the RDA, largely replacing the older Scorpion. A Seawasp and a SA-9 Kestrel were escorting a Mag-Lev Jungle Train when it was attacked by a raiding party led by Jake Sully. Jake was able to use his M69-AR to destroy the Seawasp from above by shooting its left engine. Three Seawasps escorted Quaritch's Valkyrie shuttle to Bridgehead. During Quaritch's briefing with the RDA's new commander, Frances Ardmore, Seawasps were also shown on a computer screen at Bridgehead, being destroyed by banshees. These craft also escorted Ardmore's Dragon assault ship alongside Kestrels. In Cet-Ops service, Seawasps were used to hunt tulkun and operated aboard S-76 SeaDragon ships. One Seawasp was able to fire a Pinger at a tulkun mother, giving away its location and allowing Mick Scoresby and his whaling crew to kill it. It is also assumed that the tracker fired at Payakan was fired by a Seawasp. During the Skirmish at the Three Brothers, a Seawasp engaged skimwings used by the Metkayina Clan with its cannon, killing a few while a second prepared to launch from the SeaDragon's dorsal helipad. Both were shot down by Neytiri halfway through the engagement. Two Seawasps pursued Neytiri through Bridgehead, firing their chin-mounted cannons. Another Seawasp, callsign Lima 1-6, cornered Jake and Ian Garvin before being destroyed by Neytiri with an explosive arrow. Seawasps operated aboard the Factory Ship, providing aerial gunfire support for the vessel. Many were destroyed during the Battle at the Cove of the Ancestors. Trivia: The SeaWasp is similar in role to the AH-1Z Viper and Ka-50 attack helicopters.

Machine Information: Name: C-21 Dragon Assault Ship Created by RDA Used by: SecOps Class: C-21 Dragon Type: Tiltrotor Assault Gunship Usage: Heavy Gunship; Heavy VTOL Transport Armament: Track-and-tack weapons with personnel detection from Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) codes, Eight 50mm sentry guns, Sixteen 25mm autocannons, Four 18x2 AG-MFM 332 incendiary missile pods, Ten TK-411 WAFAR air-to-ground missile pods, Two 6x2 grenade launcher pods, Two Hawkeye HELLFIRE air-to-air missile pods, Four rocket pods, Total of 318 Missiles across all pods The dual 50mm sentry-guns turret located under the cockpit can be replaced with a flamethrower Size: 41.5 meters long, 31.7 meters wide, 9.22 meters high Speed: 105 knots in Pandoran atmosphere The C-21 Dragon, also called the Dragon Assault Ship (Na'vi name: Kunsìp apxa meaning "large gunship"), Dragon Gunship, Drag Ass and Killer Diller, is a quad-tiltrotor VTOL heavy transport and assault aircraft used by the RDA for full-scale military operations against the Na'vi, or as support during small incursions into otherwise hostile territory teeming with vicious megafauna and flora. Combining heavy armor, devastating firepower, and a large cargo bay for additional room for cargo or forces, the Dragon is the RDA's most powerful non-nuclear weapon on Pandora. The RDA only had one operational Dragon at the time of the first film, though there was a second Dragon airframe on Pandora, but most of the main components hadn't arrived from Earth. Quaritch coordinated the RDA's assault on the Omatikaya Hometree and the Battle of Ayram Alusìng from the Dragon Gunship. It was eventually destroyed by Jake Sully. Specifications: Design: Compared to both the SA-2 Samson and AT-99 Scorpion, the Dragon is significantly larger, slower, and less maneuverable. However, with its panoply of heavy machine guns, dozens of rocket and missile pods, and possible complement of door-gunners, it can function as an excellent lead gunship when mainline Scorpions are not around or available. To prevent potentially catastrophic friendly-fire incidents resulting from careless use of such firepower, all but the door guns are constrained by friendly fire IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) avoidance codes for safety. The Dragon can also be used as a cargo and troop transport and air assault transport, utilizing its lifting ability to carry and deploy up to ten AMP suits, up to 30 armed soldiers with their supplies and equipment, or massive explosive payloads.[2] A unique design quirk of the Dragon is its two cockpits. The primary cockpit is situated in the center of the aircraft and is used for control of the aircraft. The secondary command cockpit is situated on the right side of the aircraft and is in charge of the ship's vast array of weapons and sensors, allowing the Dragon to command a large fleet of friendly assets. The command cockpit also has some redundant pilot controls for maneuvering. Weaponry: The Dragon is a heavily armed gunship carrying ten TK-411 WAFAR air-to-ground rocket pods, two Hawkeye HELLFIRE missile pods, four 9x2 incendiary AG-MFM 332 missile pods, sixteen autocannons (four dual-linked and two quad-linked), two 6x2 grenade launcher pods that can be loaded with gas canisters, four additional rocket pods, plus two dual and two quad automatic rotary gun turrets. All gun and missile systems are constrained by Friendly Fire Avoidance Codes (IFF Lockout). The air-to-ground missiles and rocket pods are mounted on three huge stub pylons at each side, which are all in a symmetrical set. Rather than aiming manually, a human gunner indicate targets and delegate tasks to the multiple gun and missile systems, which then execute orders accordingly.[3] A flamethrower can be added to the Dragon’s arsenal by mounting it beneath the cockpit, but this comes at the expense of the dual 50mm sentry-guns turret normally located there. This flamethrower is notably used during the capture of Jake Sully by the RDA. Service history: Earth: Before Pandora was first discovered, the Dragon was, and still is, being used in massed offensives against environmental terrorists and other insurgents on Earth to a predictably devastating effect. It was usually used in only the most brutal combat zones, where it leveled major enemy installations with ease before deploying its troop and vehicles onto the ground to proceed with the ground advance in earnest. This earned the Dragon's formidable reputation for being able to inflict 100% enemy casualties in any zone it was deployed to. Later modifications were made which replaced the standard forward missile launchers with remotely manned gun-turrets around various points of the ship, allowing it to defend itself from any close-range targets. The electronics were hardened as well, to defend against constant electronic warfare attacks from terrorists. Pandora: On Pandora, the Dragon was often used as a heavy weapons platform, troop transport, and command post for aerial forces. The electronics modifications from its service on Earth were useful on Pandora, protecting it from fierce electromagnetic storms. The standard propulsion system was also upgraded, with jet thrusters being added to the fuselage to improve horizontal flight speed. Colonel Miles Quaritch used a Dragon codenamed "Papa Dragon" to lead assaults on the Na'vi. During the Destruction of the Hometree, Quaritch's Dragon fired powerful incendiary missiles that proved decisive to the operation's success. Quaritch's Dragon was later used to lead a fleet of Samsons and Scorpions through the Hallelujah Mountains to protect Valkyrie 1-6 on its bombing mission. During the ensuing Battle of Ayram Alusìng, the Dragon provided lethal support against aerial Na'vi warriors on banshees and pursued Jake Sully on his Toruk before being strafed by Trudy Chacón's Samson. Quaritch succeeded in shooting her down after taking light damage from her machine guns. The Dragon was damaged further by Jake after he attempted to detonate two grenades on top of the fuselage. It avoided more severe damage after Quaritch yanked the control stick to the right, throwing Jake off balance and causing the grenade to detonate behind the command cockpit. Suspended from one of the pylons, Jake managed to grab one of the missiles and throw it into the Dragon's rotors, sending it crashing to the ground. Quaritch narrowly escaped in his personal AMP suit. Second pandoran war: Multiple Dragons were stationed in the newly built Bridgehead base, one of which was commanded by General Frances Ardmore, who called her ship the "Dragonfly". Dragonfly and other aircraft were used to extract Miles Quaritch and his Recombinant team from the forest after capturing Jake's children. During the attack on the Metkayina village, a Dragon was used to burn the center of the village with a flamethrower mounted beneath its cockpit to force Jake to surrender. Multiple Dragons participated in the tulkun hunt. During the Battle at the Cove of the Ancestors, Neytiri destroyed one by firing at the cockpits with an explosive arrow. She destroyed a second Dragon by firing into one of its rotors and sending it crashing into a S-76 SeaDragon. Jake's Great Leonopteryx grabbed a third Dragon and threw it into General Frances Ardmore's Factory Ship, disabling it and causing it to be sucked into a Flux Devil, killing Ardmore and destroying the ship. Trivia: There is an orange colored Chinese dragon painted on the right side of Quaritch's Dragon Assault Ship, directly below the right cockpit. With maximum payload, the Dragon is said to be able to destroy an area the size of Manhattan in six seconds. The Dragon can be seen in Quaritch's i-Tag. Although the ship was never based on real life vehicles, it might be influenced by the Lockheed AC-130. The Dragon Assault Ship is one of the only few older vehicles to be used around Bridgehead in 2169, since the Scorpion Gunships and the SA-2 Samsons were moved to the Western Frontier and replaced by Seawasps and Kestrel Gunships respectively.

Machine Information: Name: Wyvern Troop Transport Created by RDA Used by RDA, SecOps Class: Wyvern Type: Tiltrotor Transport Aircraft Usage: heavy troop and supplies transport, Close air support Armament: One chin-mounted GAU 33-K Stub Wing Gun, Four Hornet Missile pods, Sixteen wing mounted missiles Size: 35+ meters long, 30 meters wide Speed: 100 knots in Pandoran atmosphere The Wyvern Troop Transport is an eight-rotor heavy transport aircraft used by the RDA for deploying either troops or AMPs into hostile territory. It is the RDA’s third-largest aircraft, after the Valkyrie and the venerable Dragon Assault Ship. Specifications: Crew: The Wyvern is crewed by a pilot and a co-pilot who sit in a tandem cockpit with a "double bubble" canopy. The pilot is in charge of flying the aircraft, while the co-pilot is in charge of operating the aircraft's systems and weapons. Both cockpits have a series of holographic wraparound displays alongside a standard manual flight control system. It is also capable of carrying up to four AMP Suits or Combat Exos that can deploy from the craft via rappelling. Weapons/Armament: The Wyvern is equipped with four Hornet Missile pods mounted on two mini stub-wing pylons on front of the aircraft and sixteen wing tip missiles, as well as a GAU 33-K Stub Wing Gun. It can also be fitted with door-mounted machine guns for additional defense. Propulsion and Capabilities: the Wyvern features a four-rotor coaxial ducted-fan tiltrotor system, similar to that of the Seawasp, with the rotors mounted in pairs on the aircraft. It also has two turbine engines, providing maximum forward thrust without requiring significant rotor tilt. Despite its similar size, the Wyvern does not share the same role as the Dragon and is therefore less armored. It is primarily a heavy troop transport rather than a gunship, which explains its sliding doors for deploying SecOps forces, similar to those found on other transport aircraft such as the SA-2 Samson or the SA-9 Kestrel, at the expense of heavier armament.

Machine Information: Created by RDA Used by SecOps Class: modified C-21 Dragon Usage: Heavy Gunship, Convoy protection Armament: same armament as a standard C-21 Dragon Size: 41.5 meters long, 31.7 meters wide, 9.22 meters high The Dragon Patrol Convoy is a C-21 Dragon variant manufactured in the Spires of the Clouded Forest and field-modified to withstand persistent Na’vi attacks, featuring upgraded, heavily insulated targeting systems and additional shielding for its tiltrotor arrays. It can be found in patrol groups deployed to transport crucial cargo and protect RDA watchtowers across the Spires of the Clouded Forest. Additional Info: It therefore retains the same characteristics and armament as standard Dragons. However, this variant attempts to address one of their main weaknesses by adding armor to all four tiltrotors. This vulnerability had previously been exploited by Jake Sully, who tore a missile from the Dragon and hurled it into its front-right tiltrotor during the battle of Ayram Alusìng, resulting in the loss of Quaritch’s Dragon. Its size, armor, and multiple weapon systems make it a formidable enemy, no matter whether in air-to-air or air-to-ground combat. The only disadvantage, engineers have to admit, is its mobility. This variant can be seen as a response from RDA engineers, who demonstrate resilience in the face of the tactics employed by the Na’vi.

Machine Information: Created by RDA Used by Humans Flight Commander Antonio Bruno's Custom Valkyrie is a ground-to-orbit transport vehicle that has been heavily customized for air-to-ground and air-to-air combat. Deployed as a transport for Flight Commander Antonio Bruno and important RDA resources across the Spires of the Clouded Forest. Additional Info The Valkyrie is a single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) transatmospheric vehicle (TAV) with a massive payload capacity. It is deployed by the RDA across Pandora as their primary cargo and personnel carrier between ground and orbit, and across longer sub-orbital distances. Flight Commander Antonio Bruno's Valkyrie has been extensively modified to serve as both a mobile command post and a "flying fortress," kitted out with extensive air-to-ground and air-to-air capabilities.

Machine Information: Created by RDA Used by RDA, SecOps Class: SSTO-TAV-37 B Type: Shuttlecraft Dropship Usage: Orbital shuttle from ISV Venture Star to Hell's Gate Armament: Dorsal hardpoints for Hydra machinegun nests or automated turrets (optional) Size:80.03 meters wide, 101.73 meters long, 8.0 meters high Speed: Slowest speed is 130 knots, 35,000 knots when leaving Pandora's atmosphere The Valkyrie SSTO (Single Stage To Orbit)-TAV-37 B-class shuttlecraft (Na'vi name: shah-tell) is a delta-wing trans-atmospheric vehicle primarily used to transport personnel, equipment, supplies and the harvested unobtanium mineral between the Hell's Gate mining base on the exomoon Pandora and the ISV Venture Star in space orbit. The two Valkyries carried by the ISV are used to ferry personnel and cargo between the orbiting spaceship and the Pandoran surface, and are mainly docked at the Hell's Gate base on Pandora. A third older Valkyrie craft was re-purposed to serve as automated gas harvesters, skimming through Polyphemus' upper atmosphere to obtain anti-hydrogen and deuterium for refueling the ISV. Specifications: Design: The Valkyrie is roughly four times the size of the 20th-century Earth space shuttles. Because it uses fusion engines, the Valkyrie can redirect its containment fields for active EMF damping, so it can function very well in the high magnetic field areas of Pandora. It does not rely solely on passive shielding. The Valkryie cargo bay can hold troops, AMP suits, all necessary ammo and gear, plus larger payloads such as specialized electronics and lab equipment that cannot be manufactured on Pandora. The inside of the bay looks much like any terrestrial cargo airplane, with netting to secure payloads to the walls, rollers built into the floor to facilitate unloading, lock bars for the AMP suits, and seats for RDA's Sec-Ops crew. However, its most important mission is the transportation of refined unobtanium from the surface of Pandora back to the orbiting ISV. Without this capability, there would be little or no human presence on Pandora. It is also the only possible ride back to the mother ship, and thus the one link with the long journey back to Earth. The two exhaust nozzles of the orbital engines face aft, and the engine nacelles are heavily shielded from the cargo bay. The least radioactive sections of the reactor directly parallel the bay. There is a rear ramp that lowers for the unloading of large vehicles and AMP suits. There are fold-down stools with passive restraints for the individual passengers which line both long walls of the bay. The AMP suit racks are located in the middle of the cargo bay in a double row. The cargo bay is a double deck design which allows the ISV cargo modules to be stacked two-high inside the bay. Cargo modules are transferred from the shuttle to the ISV by a large robotic arm which travels along the longitudinal spine of the starship on a mobile transporter base. Propulsion: The Valkyrie rides on a plume from its dual-mode fusion engine so powerful that it is visible at night from Hell's Gate almost all the way to orbit (though it disappears over the horizon before orbital velocity is reached). Though it reaches orbit in less than ten minutes, the Valkyrie requires an additional six hours to maneuver to rendezvous and hard-dock with the ISV. Despite its size, the Valkyrie's mass is relatively small due to a fuselage fashioned from extremely strong non-metallic composite material. The material has high tensile strength, but only one quarter of the weight of the permalloys used in previous shuttles. The superstructure uses carbon nanotube composite in key locations to maximize stability and help conserve fuel. Each Valkyrie has VTOL capabilities for easier landing onto the planetary surface, thanks to thrust vectoring provided by two pairs of pivoting turbojet nacelles mounted into the delta wing, and its powerful fusion powerplant provides enough energy to power the engines for hours at a time, which allows the shuttle to function as a low speed aerial platform for exploration and survey roles. The Valkyrie has an operational range of 2000 kilometers in the Pandoran atmosphere and a typical payload of 60 armed infantry troops, 25 AMP suits and 25 metric tons of cargo, with a maximal payload capacity up to 35 metric tons. Atmospheric Descent and Ascent: Valkyries enter the dense Pandoran atmosphere after decoupling from an ISV from a low delta-v orbit. As it hits the Pandoran atmosphere, the hypersonic re-entry speed generates shock heating. Carbon fiber thermal tiling on its ventral surface protects the Valkyrie during the descent. As it decelerates in the upper atmosphere, it vectors towards its only landing site, Hell's Gate. At 10,000 feet of altitude, where the atmosphere is thick enough, the air-breathing turbojet engines are activated. They provide forward propulsion until the shuttle is on the final approach to RDA's Hell's Gate mining base. When the mining pit is spotted, the engines are transitioned to VTOL mode, which slows the shuttle and allows for better maneuverability. As the shuttle approaches landing, it hovers on thrust from the four rotatable wing engine nacelles, then settles to the ground as thrust is throttled back. To take off and reach orbit, the shuttle hovers up vertically and the wing engines are then vectored slightly aft to begin forward acceleration. The shuttle then transitions to wing-borne forward flight at 130 knots, with the wing engines now aligned longitudinally for full forward thrust. It then accelerates to supersonic speed on the turbojet engines. As it approaches Mach 3, hypersonic inlets open and the Valkyrie goes into scramjet mode and steadily accelerates at 3G's to Mach 7, and then transitions fully to the two large fusion orbital engine for the final climb to orbit. Armament: Despite their civilian nature, Valkyries also feature modular dorsal hardpoints for the installation of automated defense guns or manned gun nests for defense during atmospheric flights into hostile territory. It has also been surmised that the durable airframe, coupled with the powerful lift capabilities of the Valkyrie, would make an excellent ad-hoc bomber should the situation demand such tactics. However, the Valkyrie's poor maneuverability and large size still necessitate a large fleet of escorts. Operational History: One Valkyrie, Valkyrie 1–6, was converted into a bomber aircraft by SecOps for an attack on the Tree of Souls. Two large "Daisy Cutter" bombs made of repurposed mining explosives were loaded into the cargo bay and were to be deployed via the cargo bay's rail system. Even though the Valkyrie was capable of very high speed flight, it would have to fly extremely slow to navigate through the tight canyons of the Hallelujah Mountains, leaving it vulnerable to attack. The Valkyrie's hardpoints were fitted with Hydra heavy machine guns and sandbag gun nests were set up on the upper fuselage. During the ensuing Battle of Ayram Alusìng, Valkyrie 1-6 was destroyed after Jake Sully boarded its wing and threw a grenade into the intake of the left forward engine, causing the Valkyrie to lose control and bank into an uncontrolled descent. The already armed explosives packages slid back inside the cargo bay, crushing the drop personnel. The left wing of the Valkyrie was then sheared off as it collided with one of the floating mountains, sending the aircraft crashing into the ground. The explosives detonated inside the Valkyrie on impact, causing the aircraft to disintegrate in a massive fireball. After the battle ended in a Na'vi victory, the remaining second Valkyrie was seen being used to ferry the remaining base personnel of Hell's Gate back to orbit. Trivia: The Valkyrie's use as an improvised bomber resembles C-130 Hercules operations during the Vietnam War, when the aircraft was used to drop BLU-82B bombs (commonly referred to as "Daisy Cutters") to clear large amounts of forest for helicopter landing sites. The Valkyrie resembles the real-world XB-70 Valkyrie bomber, most notably the delta wing design, as well as the Valkyrie from Warhammer 40k and the Pelican from Halo. The Valkyrie has side doors within the cargo bay which can be seen next to Jake Sully during the arrival on Pandora in Avatar. Interestingly, there is no indication of where these doors lead to on the exterior of the Valkyrie.

Machine Information Name: Garuda Shuttle Created by RDA Used by Humans Type: Shuttlecraft Dropship Usage: Personnel and Cargo Transport Size: 80.03 meters wide, 101.73 meters long, 8.0 meters high Speed: 130 knots (slowest speed), 35,000 knots (outside atmosphere) The Garuda is a SSTO (Single Stage To Orbit) delta-wing trans-atmospheric vehicle. It is unknown if it is a sub-variant of the Valkyrie or considered a new model entirely. It features a matte black livery and two additional vertical stabilizers next to the most outboard turbojets. It also has different fusion nacelle cowlings where they meet the wings, and unique fuselage topology from the Valkyrie. Garudas are seen docked aboard the many ISV's when the RDA returned to Pandora in 2168. They can be seen detaching from the ships when the "Sling Load" Landing Modules were disconnected. The Recoms arrive at Bridgehead for the first time on a Garuda. Several Garudas can been seen parked on the tarmac next to the Mangkwan camp at Bridgehead.

Machine Information Name: Drones Created by RDA Used by Humans Type: UCAV Usage: Remote surveillance to light aerial assault Armament: Light assault gun (Patrol variant), Taser projector (Electric variant) Size: Roughly human-sized (1.7 meters long) A Drone is a computerized machine that destroys or neutralizes its target. They are a form of UAV/UCAV and are used in areas too dense for larger aircraft to traverse into. Specifications Their small size, cheap production cost and unmanned nature makes them a popular scouting machine for exploration, surveillance or air support without the added risk of putting humans in harms way. They resemble miniature Scorpion Gunships with their dual rotorblades and are able to hover as long as it has fuel. There are four different kinds of drones in Avatar: The Game. Types of Drones: The Unmanned Targeting Drone (U-T Drone) is a computer-operated attack drone that scans a predefined region for irregular motion. If it detects any targets, the computer conducts a rapid scan. The presence of any unauthorized targets will initiate an attack sequence. The drone will seek out the target and detonate itself within proximity. Roughly the size of a human, Patrol Drones provide excellent security with no risk to the soldiers. Each drone is equipped with an accurate gun. The Electric Drone is a modified patrol drone that emits a powerful electrical charge to neutralize any intruder it finds. The Alarm Drone is designed to sound an alarm when it finds an intruder. When the alarm sounds, reinforcements will soon arrive to investigate. It is also equipped with a gun to keep the target occupied.

Machine Information: Created by Resources Development Administration Used by RDA (Sec-Ops) Model: Hellhound Type: UGV Usage: Scouting and reconnaissance Armament: Electrified jaws and teeth The Hellhound is the operational name of a type of tracker bot designed and used by the Resources Development Administration's Security Operations for scouting, reconnaissance, and tracking of valuable biological targets. They were deployed during the Second Pandoran War. History: Hellhound tracker bots were developed and or implemented after the year 2154, and were first deployed on Pandora in the year 2168. This took place during the manhunt for Jake Sully and his family, shortly after the first new wave of returning Sky People led by General Frances Ardmore invaded the exomoon. Jake and Neytiri managed to destroy an entire pack of these robot dogs sent after them by Sec-Ops forces. Design: As their name indicates, Hellhounds are robots built to resemble the size, shape, and function of a dog. Not only are they physically canid in shape, their behavior and senses heavily mimic that of their biological counterparts; having the ability to register odors (more precisely, the corresponding chemical substances) and track them. This makes them excellent for hunting down targets, as their handlers would give these robotic dogs the required scents/samples needed to locate them, and their A.I. simply does the rest. Also like real hunting party dogs, they are deployed on missions together in packs. Outside of their superior sense of smell, Hellhounds are also shown to be decently armored and resilient, being able to shrug off blows from a Na'vi Hunting Bow. Their armor can only be penetrated by machinegun fire. Another peculiar trait is that these robots have a cyclopean eye that glows red in the dark, indicating strong night vision and infrared-red eyesight capabilities. For offense, they are armed with a powerful metallic jaw that could give life-threatening injuries, but usually, the jaws are electrified for non-lethal purposes in order to subdue its target(s). Due to their relatively small size and weight (compared to the much larger and heavier AMP suit), the RDA is capable of carrying several dozen of them in a single Valkyrie, making them a formidable, relentless, and numerous asset to have. Trivia: It is unknown if these unmanned robotic tracking units are still in active service by the RDA or if their program has been completely shelved following its less-than-successful debut. They are only witnessed in-use during the main events which occur late in the year of 2168. They are then noticeably completely absent during the entire main events of Avatar: The Way of Water which occur around a year later in late 2169, as well as being completely absent from the canonical events which occur during the gap year in early/mid 2169. Speculation: The RDA may have moved away from using robotic tracker bots (at least for going after Jake Sully and the Omatikaya) based on General Ardmore's line about how their hardware (electronics/technology) "stirs up the hornet's nest" / "triggers the immune response" within 10 minutes of the RDA's machinery entering into the Hallelujah Mountains in search of their Resistance stronghold. Speculation: Another probable reason for disuse of Hellhounds by the RDA during the opening act is due to these particular tracking bots being strictly ground-based assets. This restriction makes them extremely inefficient and incompetent in such a vertical and aerial environment as they cannot climb nor do they have the capability of flight. The absence of Hellhounds is however unexplainable. The RDA is seen having put massive amounts of resources (financially and physically) into the development and mining / extraction of resources all across the lands of the Western Frontier, which prompts the question of asking: why hasn't the RDA involved Hellhounds as part of its security operations out there? The Hellhound is currently the only type of tracker bot seen in the war.

Machine Information: Name: PBR Mark IV - Gator Created by RDA Used by Humans Model: Patrol Boat River Mark IV Gator Type: Patrol Boat Usage: Traveling on water Armament: Two KM-722 Dual Chin Guns Size: Overall length: 5.94m, Overall height: 1.984m, Overall width: 3.795m, Hull width: 2.41m Speed: Forty-five knots (over Earth-ocean density) The RDA's PBR Mark IV (Patrol Boat River) is a highly versatile boat popularly called a "Gator". It has a lightly armored hull and an above-water jet drive that enables it to operate in shallow, vegetation-choked rivers. Specifications: Its fast speed and maneuverability makes it a popular choice for RDA operatives and security, due to its convenience and ease of traverse in areas where ground vehicles are incapable of moving through the lagoons, lakes and swamps in Pandora. In this case, operating a Gator provides safe haven from the predatory land fauna and flora of Pandara, allowing a route of quick escape and passage that fast ground vehicles would have trouble getting away with. However, one significant weakness of the Gator is that it is lightly armored and defenceless. The sailor and its passengers are exposed to the elements and is vulnerable from Na'vi range attacks. The Gator also lacks any formal weapons to defend itself, although one can affix small firearms to turn it into a fast attack craft, or load the boat with a small team of infantry to turn it into a light landing craft. Furthermore, the seacraft is lightly armored and could not withstand too much physical damage, which is further compounded by the fact that it is easy to accidentally beach the Gator, making the vehicle a sitting duck. As such, it functions similarly to the Buggy. There are several of these scattered around the Blue Lagoon. Trivia: The Gator shows exactly the same profile as the 67-1A Liquid Environment Transport. It is unknown if both boats are closely related to one another, if the Gator is a military export variant or that if the Gator is a close predecessor/successor to the RDA Boat with different internal modifications.

Machine Information: Created by RDA Used by Humans Model: 67-1A Liquid Environment Transport Type: Patrol Boat Usage: Military operations and civilian transport Armament: Twin gimbaled thirty-millimeter, thirty caliber sentry guns Size: Overall length: 5.94m, Overall height: 1.984m, Overall width: 3.795m, Hull width: 2.41m Speed: Forty-five knots (over Earth-ocean density) The 67-1A Liquid Environment Transport (or RDA Boat) is a watercraft manufactured and used by the RDA. The RDA boat was designed to transport goods and personnel over a liquid environment. This includes Terran H20 and other off-Earth liquids of greater or lesser viscosity. The model 67-1A is a four-man craft that provides armed escort for larger transports. Although the boat has seen most of its action in Terran waters, it has been used on Pandora to convey small teams of field operators, avatars, or scientists to sites on islands or banks. There are seats for two pilots, each with plug-in capabilities to operate the targeting/firing system for the twin twenty caliber, twenty millimeter sentry guns that provide the primary defense. The 67-1A can also function as a stealth rescue boat, with its high speed maneuverability making it ideal for night missions. With its patented "hush mode" engine, anti-tracking systems and low physical profile, it can penetrate hostile territory without detection by audio or visual sensors, or by radar or sonar soundings. The RDA boat is capable of moving in all directions and possesses radar, sonar and GPS. Equipment The rudderless 67-1A boat utilizes the latest air foil technology on either side of its rear-mounted engine to steer the craft across a fluid surface. In addition, it features twin exhaust ports mounted at the edges of the stern plate. By varying the pressure of the fluid expelled out the individual exhaust ports the boat can be steered. Without the necessity of a rudder, the boat has a much shallower draft that allows it to traverse swamp-like environs where there is thick undergrowth and little fluid depth. There is one wide-body, impact-resistant seat with two passive restraint pad and headrests, providing enough space for two passengers. There are also two padded benches with hand-hold straps located toward the bow just behind the storage compartments. The compartments can store up to three hundred kilograms of supplies. The air spoils are operated by computer-assisted hydraulics tied to the pilot's handgrip. The defensive stealth technology includes a sonar/radar anti-detection decoy launcher, jamming technology, and diversionary "ghost" signaling. The composites used to manufacture the surface of the hull and air spoils are radar-absorbent, and the low profile and angling on all detectable surfaces help to deflect any motion-mass sensor technology. Weapons: The RDA boat features twin side-mounted thirty-millimeter, thirty-caliber sentry guns stationed on port and starboard sides, which is supported by a helmet-mounted “look and lock” target system or manual trigger. For the driver, it has two head-up displays for control of weapons systems and navigation. Trivia: The boat shares the same profile as the Gator. It is unknown if both boats are closely related to one another, if the Gator is a military export variant or that if the Gator is a close predecessor/successor to the RDA Boat with different internal modifications.

Machine Information: Created by Baxter Industries Used by RDA, Sec-Ops, Cet-Ops Model: Picador Type: Patrol Boat Usage: Short-ranged patrol missions Armament: Four mounting positions for: MBS-9M .50 Caliber Hydra machine gun orChunker grenade launcher or Sound Cannon Size: 10 meters long Speed: 58 knots (107 km/h) Specifications: Smaller than any other maritime seacraft, the Picador is lightly armed, reliant on its speed and maneuverability to avoid danger. While typically unarmed, Cet-Ops personnel are known to mount a Hydra heavy machine gun[3] on its stern as well as an AHD-9 ultrasonic cannon[1] on its starboard side and a searchlight on its port side. Likewise, it can also mount one or two Chunkers instead of its Hydra or sound cannon. Picadors are also equipped with smokescreen launchers for concealment or maneuvers alongside a sensor "basket handle" on the roof that contains the radar, antennae, camera, and more sensor equipment. Likewise, the boat's cockpit windscreen has a HUD that displays critical tactical and vehicle data. Picadors are much faster than Mako Submersibles and can reach a station in a shorter time. Explosives are used to drive the targeted animals back toward the mothership. A Picador can be crewed by just four people: one pilot, two gunners, and a spotter. In Tulkun hunting, the crew is made up of a pilot and either two frontal gunners and one dorsal gunner, or the reverse: one frontal and two dorsal. Service history At least six Picadors were attached to the SeaDragon tasked with hunting tulkun and later locating Jake Sully. They were often seen in support of a Matador, firing their sound cannons to disorientate a tulkun before the Matador fired its harpoon gun to incapacitate it. Several Picadors were destroyed during the Skirmish at the Three Brothers. One of two Picadors with orange markings was used as a lifeboat after the SeaDragon sustained critical damage during the battle. Trivia: The boat is powerd by twin 1000hp engines and dual Hamilton jet drives propelling it up to speeds over 40 knots even in a storm.

Machine Information: Created by RDA Used by Cet-Ops Model Matador Type Patrol Boat Usage: Command vessel and water patrol missions Armament: Three Hydra Machine Guns: One Starboard Chunker, One Harpoon Gun Size: 15.2 meters long Speed: 45 knots (83 km/h) The Matador is a high speed forward command patrol boat. It is used by the RDA for water patrol missions and tulkun hunting. Specifications: The Matador is a small patrol boat with a double-deck design and features a complement of seven to eight sailors: five gunners, a helmsman, a spotter, and a captain. The upper deck is used for command and control, featuring steering and navigational controls, while the lower deck is used by the gunners. An advanced sonar and underwater imaging system is plotted on the front holographic display. The Matador is decently armed for its size, featuring a Hydra machine gun on the port, starboard, and stern, a Chunker depth charge launcher in a ring mount next to the helmsman, and a large Harpoon Gun on the bow. The Matador features a deep V-hull and twin jet drives which can propel the boat up to a speed of 45 knots (52mph/83kph) while offering exceptional maneuverability. When launched from the SeaDragon's magnetic launch ramp, the Matador's military grade shock-mitigating seats protects the crew from the kinetic impact of the heavy Pandoran waves. Service History: One Matador was attached to the SeaDragon deployed to hunt tulkun and later to locate Jake Sully, typically leading a fleet of Picador boats during hunting parties. It was immobilized during the Skirmish at the Three Brothers after Payakan dragged it onto a pile of rocks via its harpoon cable, later severing part of the bridge after the cable wrapped around the boat. During this time, it was manned by a crew of seven, accompanied by Ian Garvin, made up of Mick Scoresby as the frontal gunner, two support frontal gunners, a co-pilot, upper gunner, dorsal gunner and a man at a terminal, potentially a spotter. The "spotter" took over for the upper gunner once he fell overboard. Several Matadors were also used during the Battle at the Cove of the Ancestors. Trivia: In real life, a matador de toros ('killer of bulls' in Spanish) often has assistance from a picador during bull fights, who uses a lance to attack the bull and give information to the matador. This is reflected in the fact that Picador boats often use their sound cannons to weaken and disorientate a tulkun before the Matador fires its harpoon gun to ensnare it. The Matador resembles the Swedish Strb 90 fast attack boat, both in appearance and role.

Machine Information: Created by NWS Used by Cet-Ops Model: MS-3 type 2 Mako Type: Midget Submarine Usage: Underwater exploration and defense Armament: Four hardpoints for: harpoon torpedoes, Net torpedoes, explosive torpedoes, 2 Rotary Spearguns mounted on the sides of the pilot’s cockpit Size: Length: 9 meters Speed: 28 Knots (52 km/h) The Mako Submersible (Mako Attacking Submarine) is a type of midget submarines used by the RDA on Pandora to explore the moon's underwater world. It has room for one pilot and one gunner and can be dropped into the sea from a SeaDragon's keel at the start of its mission. Specifications: A Mako submersible is an extremely diminutive submarine used largely for short-ranged scouting and underwater defence. Unlike conventional submarines, the Mako's cockpit resembles a glass canopy that one could compare to an aircraft or a submersible, rather than the fully enclosed hull of conventional design. Likewise, the Mako submersible also boasts four foldable 'winglets' that could allow the Mako to achieve greater hydrodynamics when uncollapsed or increase storage space when collapsed. The midget sub boasts three ducted propellers for propulsion, which allows it to travel at a blistering 40 knots underwater. Its armament includes harpoon torpedoes used for hunting Tulkuns, as well as net torpedoes designed for capturing prey. Explosive torpedoes are also employed to defend the perimeter of the SeaDragon, as seen during the battle at the Cove of the Ancestors. For close‑quarters combat, the submersible is equipped with two rotary spearguns mounted along the sides of the cockpit. Purpose: The Mako submersible was initially developed for defense of the SeaDragon and the coastal harbor. However, the hydrodynamic vehicle also operates under RDA Cet-Ops as part of a tulkun hunting fleet including the Picador boat and Matador boat, leveraging its high-explosive torpedoes, harpoons and wildlife nets.[3] They are able to fire orange inflatable balloons at the tulkun, hampering their ability to dive and swim away, which allows the RDA's jetboat fleet led by Mick Scoresby to kill the animal using a Harpoon Torpedo. Operational History: Mako submersibles were deployed by the Cet-Ops during the hunt on tulkun in order to lure Jake Sully and his family out of hiding. Prior to the skirmish at the Three Brothers, one Mako sub was used to capture Jake Sully's children, which then allowed Miles Quaritch to bring them to the SeaDragon. Another Mako sub pursued Kiri, Aonung and Rotxo. However, Kiri bonded with a group of sea anemones to disable the pursuing submarine. Avatar: Fire and Ash: Several Mako submersibles were used by Cet-Ops during the Battle at the Cove of the Ancestors. Some of the first half of mako submersibles were destroyed by groups of tulkun led by Payakan. However, they were all destroyed when Eywa sent in various Pandoran wildlife to kill most of the RDA forces. Trivia: The Mako's shape and role is more akin to an underwater fighter jet than to an actual submarine designed for stealth. Its name probably takes inspiration from the mako shark.

Machine Information: Name: SMP-2 Crab Suit Created by Kamath Intermodal Used by Cet-Ops Model: SMP-2 Crab Suit Type: Submersible/AMP Hybrid Usage: Deep sea exploration, security and defense unit Armament: Rotary Speargun Size: 2 meters (Unfurled) tall, 2.5 meters (Standing up) tall, 3 meters long Speed: 19 knots (35 km/h) The SMP-2 Crab Suit is a human driven multifunction submersible. It is supported by four legs, plus a set of forward-facing arms, all of which can retract entirely when needed. It is used by the Resources Development Administration, specifically Cet-Ops. Specifications: Operated by a single pilot, the Crab Suit has four mechanical legs for locomotion, plus a pair of forward-facing manipulator arms, all of which can retract entirely during high-speed underwater travel, propelled by a large propeller at the rear. The Crab Suit is designed as an oversized maritime deck hand that could deal with a whole range of different jobs. It is akin to a maritime AMP Suit, as its dexterous hands and maneuverable propulsion system allows the vehicle to traverse and scuttle into coral and plant reefs with ease. When on the SeaDragon's deck, it is able to walk on its knuckles like a gorilla, but in water, it is able to use its prehensile toes to grab onto kelp and other objects. The main lightweight carbon fiber body is a sealed pilot cabin from which two aforementioned powerful arms and four nimble legs can furl (Sub Mode) or unfurl (Crab Mode). Said cabin is made of toughened polycarbonate that is cabin-rated to a depth of a maximum of 500 meters (1,640 feet), likewise, the Crab Suit's carapace is fabricated from lightweight carbon fiber. It conducts underwater construction at Bridgehead, as well as assists hunting boats in the recovery of tulkun catches. They can be armed with a Rotary Speargun, aside from functioning as a security and defense unit, they can also be loaded up with loops used for attaching ropes on the backs of tulkun.

Machine Information: Created by RDA Used by Humans Type: Supply Boat Usage: Cargo transport Armament: None Specifications The supply boat is used for cargo transport in the waters of Pandora. It uses two aircraft-type propellers in the aft of the boat to propel itself. At the bow of the boat there is an enclosed compartment for the captain. The boat itself has a large empty compartment in the middle, surrounded with walls, so it can hold several cargo containers.

Machine Information: Created by General Dynamics, Matanza Arms Corporation, Hydra Munitions Corporation, Invigor and Hexfast Used by Cet-Ops Class: S-76 Type: Ground Effect Vehicle/WIGE Vessel Usage: RDA Cetacean Operations Mothership Armament Five Hydra Machine Gun Size: 121 m (397 feet) Speed: 130 knots (150mp/h) The S-76 SeaDragon, also called the "Demon Ship" by the Na'vi, is a class of ground-effect vehicles designed for hunting tulkun as part of the Cetacean Operations of the RDA. It is designed to serve as a mothership for other watercraft such as the Matador and Picador, as well as the Mako and Crab Suit submersibles. One SeaDragon was captained by Mick Scoresby and piloted by Ward, with Morgan serving as its first mate. General Frances Ardmore condoned and authorized the tulkun hunting and she provided Scoresby with the SeaDragon. This SeaDragon was eventually sunk during the skirmish at the Three Brothers and the entire crew aside from Scoresby was killed. Five SeaDragons later participated in the Battle at the Cove of the Ancestors, providing escort for Ardmore's Factory Ship. At least three of them were destroyed in the battle. Specifications: Design: With a length of 121 meters, the SeaDragon is a giant ship that exploits the wing-in-ground-effect (WIGE) principle and carries a complement of smaller craft for maritime operations. The top of the ship is usually closed during flight, but it can open up to reveal its large open-decked space where Crab Suits disembark. A well deck is present amidships, with a magnetic launch ramp for launching and recovering Matador and Picador boats. The ship's aviation facilities support up to two Seawasp gunships for aerial fire support and reconnaissance. Command and control of the SeaDragon is done through the bridge located on the port side of the vessel. The SeaDragon incorporates several emergency raft canisters that open up an inflatable raft for emergency purposes. A drill crane is present on the lower deck to bore through the skulls of killed tulkun and extract Amrita. Propulsion: The SeaDragon is propelled by four giant contra-rotating ducted fans on the stern of the vessel. The thrust of the fans combined with the SeaDragon's hull design enables the use of the ground effect, generating lift that allows the massive vehicle to fly at high speeds just above the surface of the water. Armament: The SeaDragon is lightly armed with at least five MBS-9M Hydra machine guns, with one on each side of the port-side bridge tower and three mounted on the red catwalk above the main deployment deck. It also carries a small fleet of Mako Submersibles armed with torpedoes which hang underneath the ship's keel. Construction: The SeaDragon is manufactured through a joint venture through RDA CON-DEV between Matanza Arms Corporation, INVIGOR, HMCorp, and Hexfast. The hull and superstructure of the SeaDragon are constructed at the Shipyard Factory at Bridgehead via Direct Metal Deposition (DMD) stereolithography. It is fabricated in the largest 3D print bay which has four massive multi-axis printing arms mounted to a moving gantry. Molten metal powders are deposited via pressurized tubes into a high-power laser to layer material to form the structure of the ship. This bay has an internal volume of 27,202 meters³ (89, 245 ft) (67 meters long, 29 meters wide, and 14 meter high), which allows large sections of the SeaDragon to be built in singular pieces, then finally assembled together with Hexbots and other autonomous machines. Service history: At least one SeaDragon was active during The Way of Water. It served as a flagship for Scoresby's whaling operations for tulkun hunting and Amrita harvesting, which serves as one of the RDA's primary sources of funding. The SeaDragon would undergo constant long-range operations to harvest Amrita until Miles Quaritch commandeered the vessel and its fleet in the hunt for Jake Sully. The same SeaDragon was sunk during the Skirmish at the Three Brothers after sustaining critical damage. Many of its crew members were killed or drowned in the ensuing battle, though at least one fully loaded lifeboat managed to escape. However, it was later confirmed that the entire crew perished aside from Captain Mick Scoresby who lost his arm to Payakan. A second SeaDragon appeared to be under construction at Bridgehead when Quaritch and his Recom team arrived at Bridgehead for the first time. Jake and his family scavenged the sunken wreckage of Scoresby's SeaDragon for weapons to fight the RDA, much to the disapproval of the Metkayina. RDA forces led by Doctor Ian Garvin later examined the wreck themselves and found no Na'vi bodies. When Quaritch tried to get another ship to go after Jake again, General Frances Ardmore pointed out that the ship she had given him was now at the bottom of the ocean. Having survived Payakan's attack, albeit with a lost arm, Scoresby noted that his entire crew had been killed. Jake turned some of the scavenged weapons into explosive arrows which were later used by Neytiri while rescuing Jake at Bridgehead and fighting the RDA in the Battle at the Cove of the Ancestors. Five SeaDragons provided escort to the Factory Ship during the tulkun hunt and the Battle at the Cove of the Ancestors. One SeaDragon was sunk by a tulkun and another was crushed by a C-21 Dragon gunship shot down by Neytiri. A third SeaDragon was sucked into the Flux Devil and destroyed. The fate of the remaining two are unknown, although they were presumably either destroyed as well or retreated. Trivia: The SeaDragon under construction when Quaritch meets Ardmore at Bridgehead is likely not the same SeaDragon present throughout The Way of Water, as Scoresby and his fleet had been confirmed to be hunting at sea for quite some time prior to Quaritch's arrival. It's possible that this SeaDragon was one of the five to participate in the Battle at the Cove of the Ancestors in Avatar: Fire and Ash. The naming of the vessel can be seen as an allusion to Miles Quaritch from the first film, since during the final battle, he piloted the C-21 Dragon with the callsign "Papa Dragon". A noticeable resemblance could be drawn to the Hydrodrome vehicles, as propulsion are both done via air propellers and both craft can lift itself outside of the water via wings and hydrofoils.

Machine Information Created by: RDA, Kamath Intermodal, NWS and Yuka Used by Cet-Ops Type: SWATH (Small-Waterplane-Area Twin Hull) Usage: Tulkun Harvesting and Asset Transport Armament: Four G-37 Turrets Size: 213m (700ft) Speed: 70 knots (129.5kmh/80.5mph) The Factory Ship is a class of SWATH (Small-Waterplane-Area Twin Hull) ship designed for the hunting and processing of tulkun as part of the Cetacean Operations of the RDA. It is designed to serve as a command ship for fleet of five or more S-76 SeaDragons and numerous support watercraft such as the Matador and Picador, as well as the Mako and Crab Suit submersibles. Specifications: Design: The Factory Ship has a length of 213 meters (700ft) and utilizes a SWATH (Small-Waterplane-Area Twin Hull) design. It floats atop four underwater hull nacelles and is able to reach speeds of up to 70 knots (129.5kmh/80.5mph). The Factory Ship houses up to 200 personnel for the processing of up to six tulkun at once, handling the payloads of up to five SeaDragon escorts which it dispatches via its bridge command center. Three helipads allow the Factory Ship to service and operate multiple AT-101 Seawasp gunships and one C-21 Dragon for air support. A stern ramp and side cranes facilitate the launch and recovery of watercraft, including Matador and Picador boats and Mako and Crab Suit submersibles. Armament: The Factory Ship is protected by four G-37 turrets and is supported by a fleet of SeaWasp, Dragon, and SeaDragon escorts. Service History: A Factory Ship named Landau served as General Frances Ardmore's mobile command base during the tulkun hunt. It traveled with a fleet of at least five SeaDragons and many rotary wing assets. During the Battle at the Cove of the Ancestors, the Factory Ship was damaged by a tulkun that threw itself against the port hull. Later, Jake Sully's Great Leonopteryx threw a C-21 Dragon into the middle of the ship, further damaging the ship and disabling its engines. Without power, the ship began to drift into the Flux Devil. Ardmore ordered the crew to abandon ship as it was sucked into the Flux Devil and destroyed, killing Ardmore, who apparently decided to go down with her ship as per human naval tradition.