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The gorilla-like Great Apes more closely resemble [[Kong's species]] than their leader, the [[Skar King]]. However, the adults are noticeably shorter and less bulky than [[King Kong (Monsterverse)|Kong]], possibly due to malnourishment. Their fur color also varies greatly across their species; many seem to have a dark gray or brown fur, while others have orange or red fur, akin to [[Suko]] or the Skar King, respectively. A few of the apes, such as some of the ones that attacked Kong initially, appeared to have patchier fur, leaving pale skin exposed. Red paint coats parts of the apes' bodies, such as on the chest, and lines their arms and legs. | |||
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In the beginning, Hollow Earth lived in harmony with the surface world. The Titans were the guardians of nature, and the Great Apes became the protectors of humanity. But a great evil threatened the peace.
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The Great Apes are a species of giant apes that appears in the 2024 Legendary Pictures film Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Although similar in both appearance and nature to Kong and his kind, they are considered a distinct species from them.[1]
The Great Apes lived in a cavern in the Hollow Earth under the tyrannical rule of the Skar King, who sought to conquer the surface world. After the Skar King was killed, Kong, accompanied by Shimo and Suko, returned to them as their new leader.
Name
The Great Apes were referred to as such by Dr. Ilene Andrews as she translated Iwi hieroglyphics in a temple within their Hollow Earth civilization. It is unclear, however, if this is simply a placeholder name to refer to them or their actual common name.
Design
The gorilla-like Great Apes more closely resemble Kong's species than their leader, the Skar King. However, the adults are noticeably shorter and less bulky than Kong, possibly due to malnourishment. Their fur color also varies greatly across their species; many seem to have a dark gray or brown fur, while others have orange or red fur, akin to Suko or the Skar King, respectively. A few of the apes, such as some of the ones that attacked Kong initially, appeared to have patchier fur, leaving pale skin exposed. Red paint coats parts of the apes' bodies, such as on the chest, and lines their arms and legs.
Behavior
Given that they protected humans in ancient times, the Great Apes likely have more benevolent tendencies naturally. Under the oppressive rule of the evil Skar King, however, they seemed far more hostile towards other entities. This was evident in that Suko and the three adult Great Apes attacked Kong on sight when he entered lower parts of the Hollow Earth, and even when Kong showed one mercy in the midst of their clash after it was almost knocked off a cliff, it quickly attempted to kill him with a dagger. The Great Apes are caring towards one another, as when Suko returned to Skar King's lair, one seemed worried about where the young simian had been; additionally, Suko's caretaker intervened when the Skar King threatened to harm Suko. Some of the guards and seemingly higher-ranking Great Apes display a notable degree of cruelty (probably also inspired by their ruler's ruthlessness), such as when one beats a fellow Great Ape for dropping a stone that was likely used for construction. The Great Apes show fear in the face of the Skar King, who intimidates them and beats them around casually and remorselessly; Skar King had instilled so much fear into them that the mere toss of his food was enough for the Great Apes near him to cower.
The Great Apes are able to cooperate well in battle as well, as shown when the three adults were able to carry out their ambush on Kong. This coordination between each other extends to even greater numbers and especially as an army, having been able to threaten even Godzilla in ancient times. During the attack on the Iwi village in the Hollow Earth, they proved a challenge to hold back as well.
Origins
The Iwi wrote that the Great Apes were protectors of humanity in ancient times. However, the apes' leader, the Skar King, desired to claim the surface for himself, bringing the Great Apes into a massive conflict with Godzilla. The battle almost cost Godzilla his life, but the Titan prevailed and locked the Great Apes deep within the Hollow Earth.
The Skar King's desire to conquer the surface remained firm, however, and he ruled over the Great Apes with unwavering cruelty as he waited for his chance to exact his plot, also taking control of the ancient Titan Shimo.
History
Monsterverse
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
When Kong went to investigate the lower layer of the Hollow Earth, he found Suko. When Kong tried to bond with Suko, the young Great Ape bit his finger and ran away. As Kong followed the young ape, three other apes came to surround Kong, with two holding him down on the ground while the third approached with a club in hand. Acting, fast, Kong grabbed a rock, and slammed it in the face of one of the apes restraining him. Free, Kong thrust the other in the direction of the club, and was now able to fight better. After a skirmish with Kong against the three adults and the young ape attacking him, Kong ended up killing two of the adult Great Apes while a third escaped. Kong found Suko hiding in a bush, and had the young simian follow him.
Eventually, the duo reached the place of inhabitance of the Great Apes, in a fiery cavern in the depths of the Hollow Earth. Suko attempted to be discrete, but Kong, seeing a Great Ape being beaten by a guard, helped the downed ape to their feet and knocked the guard out. Kong's actions caught the attention of the Great Apes' ruler, the Skar King, who walked casually over to Kong and made fun of the intruder for his false tooth. As the Skar King turned his anger on Suko, Suko's guardian intervened. The Skar King seemingly relented in his cruelty as he turned away, before a wicked smile spread across his face, and he back kicked Suko's caretaker into a patch of lava, exhibiting frightened screeches of shock and sadness from Suko. Enraged, Kong challenged the Skar King, and after a brief fight where the Skar King almost strangled Kong with his Whipslash, Kong's superior strength allowed him to get the better of the Skar King. One Great Ape guard attempted to fight Kong, but the Skar King gestured for him to hold back, and had a lava veil parted to make use of his ultimate weapon: Shimo, who he bound to his will with pain. Using the crystal at the tip of his Whipslash, the Skar King made Shimo unleash her ice beam on Kong, badly wounding the ape. Kong and Suko fled from the Skar King's lair, with hordes of the Great Apes in pursuit. Kong attempted to use a rockslide trap on the Great Apes, but they realized the danger, and stepped over the tripwire. Luckily, Suko set off the trap, causing the Great Apes to get caught in a rockslide and allowing Kong and Suko to escape to the Iwi's civilization.
One Great Ape survived the trap and managed to follow Kong and Suko to the Iwi's home, before returning to the Skar King's lair to report back to the Red-haired Conqueror. The Skar King rallied the Great Apes and had Shimo unshackled, and a small army set off with Skar King leading them to attack the Iwi. After the Skar King used Kong's axe to destroy the biological barrier hiding the Iwi's village, the Great Apes prepared to attack. However, they were met with a swarm of Vertacines, Godzilla, Kong, Mothra, and Suko, who battled them. Amid the disrupted gravity produced by the collision of the pyramids in the village, the Great Apes fought on; one was struck with rock by Suko, while others were strung to floating rocks by Mothra's silk. Meanwhile, the Skar King made his way to the portal to the surface, intent on completing his plan at whatever cost; Godzilla and Kong pursued him, and Shimo was brought to the surface as well. The Great Ape who survived the rockslide clung to Suko's foot as the gravity reverted itself, and the young ape kicked the elder ape to their demise. Mothra bound the rest of the Skar King's army to boulders with her silk.
Following the Skar King's defeat, Kong returned to the Skar King's old lair with Suko and Shimo, now the new leader of the Great Apes. Seeing this, the Great Apes looked relieved to be freed from the Skar King's tyranny.
Abilities
Physical abilities
The Great Apes possess notable strength. Two adults were able to hold Kong down briefly before he was able to free himself. Additionally, they could tow large bricks and carry stones across the grounds of the Skar King's lair. They also display great speed and endurance, as they were able to pursue Kong across the Hollow Earth. They are well adapted to environments in the Hollow Earth, and could fight fairly competently amid the disrupted gravity during their raid on the Iwi village.
Tools
While many of the Great Apes rely on their abilities, they are also capable of using tools, especially weapons. Of the three adult Great Apes that initially attacked Kong, one wielded a club, and another carried a dagger.
Intelligence
The Great Apes demonstrate high intelligence, such as their use of weapons. They also demonstrate coordinated attacks, as shown when a group of three ambushed Kong as he attempted to pursue Suko, possibly having the younger Great Ape serve as a decoy. Later on, as Kong and Suko escaped the Skar King's lair, Kong attempted to trick a horde of Great Apes pursuing him into setting off a trap, but the ones at the front noticed the tripwire and cautiously stepped over it, and the others behind took steps to avoid tripping it as well; it was only when Suko purposefully set the trap off to help Kong that they were caught by it.
Weaknesses
The Great Apes seem to be physically weaker than Titans such as Godzilla or Kong. While the three adults were able to briefly restrain Kong after ambushing him, they proved to be little match once Kong freed himself and could properly retaliate. While they had almost killed Godzilla during their ancient war with him, this was likely owing mainly to their sheer numbers and their combined strength.
Books
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire - The Official Movie Novelization
To be added.
List of members
- Skar King (deceased)
- Suko
- Gnarled Finger (deceased)
- One Eye (deceased)
- Stone Face (deceased)
- Catcher (deceased)
- Female apes
- Infants
- Various other Great Apes
Gallery
- Main article: Great Ape/Gallery.
See also
References
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