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{{Quote|The mass extinction we feared has already begun, and we are the cause. We are the infection. But like all living organisms, the [[Earth]] has unleashed a fever to fight this infection. Its original and rightful rulers, the '''Titans'''. They are part of the Earth's natural defense system. A way to protect the planet, to maintain its balance.|Dr. [[Emma Russell]] (''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'')}} | {{Quote|The mass extinction we feared has already begun, and we are the cause. We are the infection. But like all living organisms, the [[Earth]] has unleashed a fever to fight this infection. Its original and rightful rulers, the '''Titans'''. They are part of the Earth's natural defense system. A way to protect the planet, to maintain its balance.|Dr. [[Emma Russell]] (''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'')}} | ||
[[File:Bowing.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A group of Titans bowing to their new alpha, [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla]]]] | [[File:Bowing.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A group of Titans bowing to their new alpha, [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla]]]] | ||
'''Titans''' {{Nihongo|怪獣|Kaijū|lit. "strange beast" or "monster"}} are ancient gigantic creatures studied by the scientific organization known as [[Monarch]]. While Monarch initially deems any such creatures it studies as [[MUTO (designation)|Massive Unidentified Terrestrial Organisms]], once they are formally identified they are then classified as Titans.<ref name="DohaMUTO">[https://twitter.com/Mike_Dougherty/status/1137071829900644353 Mike Dougherty on Twitter - "Bingo. Once a creature is identified, MUTO no longer applies."]</ref> All Titans are given both a "designation," which serves as their common name, and a "classification," which is a more formal name that begins with the term "Titanus." For example, [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla]]'s designation is "Godzilla" and his classification is "Titanus Gojira." There are no strict size requirements for a | '''Titans''' {{Nihongo|怪獣|Kaijū|lit. "strange beast" or "monster"}} are ancient gigantic creatures studied by the scientific organization known as [[Monarch]]. While Monarch initially deems any such creatures it studies as [[MUTO (designation)|Massive Unidentified Terrestrial Organisms]], once they are formally identified they are then classified as Titans.<ref name="DohaMUTO">[https://twitter.com/Mike_Dougherty/status/1137071829900644353 Mike Dougherty on Twitter - "Bingo. Once a creature is identified, MUTO no longer applies."]</ref> All Titans are given both a "designation," which serves as their common name, and a "classification," which is a more formal name that begins with the term "Titanus." For example, [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla]]'s designation is "Godzilla" and his classification is "Titanus Gojira." | ||
Titans fall under the umbrella of [[superspecies]],{{sfn|Trent et al.|2023|pp=7, 41}} which describes all of the previously unknown creatures that Monarch has discovered.{{sfn|Trent et al.|2023|p=6}} There are no strict size requirements for a creature to be recognized as a Titan,{{sfn|Trent et al.|2023|pp=6-7}} and it is instead factors like their range of travel and resistance to conventional weaponry that seem to be prioritized.{{sfn|Trent et al.|2023|pp=6-7, 88}} For instance, while the [[Mire Squid]]s found on [[Skull Island]] are comparable in size to smaller Titans, they are much less resilient and therefore only considered a superspecies.<ref name="KSICA2">{{harvnb|Trent et al.|2023|p=88}}</ref> Furthermore, Titan status does not necessarily extend to an entire species, but can be limited to individual members. The most prominent examples of this are the Alphas of the [[Skullcrawler]]s{{sfn|Trent et al.|2023|pp=94, 101}} and the queens of the [[Snarehunter]]s{{sfn|Trent et al.|2023|pp=42, 75, 77-78}} - species which are otherwise not considered Titans.{{sfn|Trent et al.|2023|pp=90, 94, 100}} | |||
Although Titans come in many forms, most if not all sustain themselves on radiation and emit a form of radiation that has restorative effects on ecosystems. Titans are said to have thrived in the planet's ancient past when the Earth's surface was much more radioactive than it is now, and retreated underground and entered states of dormancy as this radiation declined. Many Titans respond to an "alpha," a Titan which has cemented itself as the strongest of the creatures, typically by defeating the previous alpha. By [[2019]], Monarch had discovered nineteen Titans across the globe, the majority of which were found in a state of deep hibernation. Containment and research Outposts were typically constructed around these dormant Titans. Monarch also discovered evidence that Titans and [[human]]s coexisted in ancient times, with the Titans worshiped as gods and serving as inspiration for many mythological monsters. For this reason, most Titans are named after mythological beings from around the world which they may have inspired in the first place. The dormant Titans were reawakened by the extraterrestrial [[King Ghidorah (Monsterverse)|Monster Zero]], otherwise known as King Ghidorah, who established himself as the alpha Titan until he was killed by Godzilla. Under Godzilla's rule, the Titans returned to their natural habitats, healing the damage to ecosystems caused by human activity, while Godzilla himself prevented them from attacking human cities. Many Titans also began to converge on [[Skull Island]] for reasons yet to be determined. Before the events of [[2024]], Godzilla called all but [[King Kong (Monsterverse)|Kong]] to rest to prevent them from falling to Ghidorah's "spell," after sensing his skull being utilized for [[Apex Cybernetics]]' anti-Titan weapon, [[Mechagodzilla (Monsterverse)|Mechagodzilla]]. | Although Titans come in many forms, most if not all sustain themselves on radiation and emit a form of radiation that has restorative effects on ecosystems. Titans are said to have thrived in the planet's ancient past when the Earth's surface was much more radioactive than it is now, and retreated underground and entered states of dormancy as this radiation declined. Many Titans respond to an "alpha," a Titan which has cemented itself as the strongest of the creatures, typically by defeating the previous alpha. By [[2019]], Monarch had discovered nineteen Titans across the globe, the majority of which were found in a state of deep hibernation. Containment and research Outposts were typically constructed around these dormant Titans. Monarch also discovered evidence that Titans and [[human]]s coexisted in ancient times, with the Titans worshiped as gods and serving as inspiration for many mythological monsters. For this reason, most Titans are named after mythological beings from around the world which they may have inspired in the first place. The dormant Titans were reawakened by the extraterrestrial [[King Ghidorah (Monsterverse)|Monster Zero]], otherwise known as King Ghidorah, who established himself as the alpha Titan until he was killed by Godzilla. Under Godzilla's rule, the Titans returned to their natural habitats, healing the damage to ecosystems caused by human activity, while Godzilla himself prevented them from attacking human cities. Many Titans also began to converge on [[Skull Island]] for reasons yet to be determined. Before the events of [[2024]], Godzilla called all but [[King Kong (Monsterverse)|Kong]] to rest to prevent them from falling to Ghidorah's "spell," after sensing his skull being utilized for [[Apex Cybernetics]]' anti-Titan weapon, [[Mechagodzilla (Monsterverse)|Mechagodzilla]]. | ||
While Titans can be incredibly destructive and dangerous, Monarch, notably [[Ishiro Serizawa|Dr. Serizawa]], believes some of them to be benevolent and a part of the planet's natural ecosystem. Such Titans are typically classified as "protectors," and include the likes of Godzilla, [[Mothra (Monsterverse)|Mothra]], Kong, [[Behemoth]], and [[Methuselah]]. Other more malevolent Titans are classified as "destroyers," such as King Ghidorah, [[Rodan (Monsterverse)|Rodan]], [[Scylla]], [[Camazotz]], [[MUTO Prime]], Mechagodzilla, and [[Skullcrawler|Skull Devil]]s. | While Titans can be incredibly destructive and dangerous, Monarch, notably [[Ishiro Serizawa|Dr. Serizawa]], believes some of them to be benevolent and a part of the planet's natural ecosystem. Such Titans are typically classified as "protectors," and include the likes of Godzilla, [[Mothra (Monsterverse)|Mothra]], Kong, [[Behemoth]], and [[Methuselah]]. Other more malevolent Titans are classified as "destroyers," such as King Ghidorah, [[Rodan (Monsterverse)|Rodan]], [[Scylla]], [[Camazotz]], [[MUTO Prime]], Mechagodzilla, and [[Skullcrawler|Skull Devil]]s. | ||
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==Known Titans== | ==Known Titans== | ||
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*[[Scylla]] | *[[Scylla]] | ||
*[[Behemoth]] | *[[Behemoth]] | ||
*[[List of | *[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Abaddon|Abaddon]] | ||
*[[Amhuluk]] | *[[Amhuluk]] | ||
*[[List of | *[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Baphomet|Baphomet]] | ||
*[[List of | *[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Bunyip|Bunyip]] | ||
*[[Na Kika]] | *[[Na Kika]] | ||
*[[List of | *[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Leviathan|Leviathan]] | ||
*[[List of | *[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Margygr|Margygr]] | ||
*[[List of | *[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Mokele-Mbembe|Mokele-Mbembe]] | ||
*[[Quetzalcoatl]] | *[[Quetzalcoatl]] | ||
*[[List of | *[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Sekhmet|Sekhmet]] | ||
*[[Tiamat]] | *[[Tiamat]] | ||
*[[List of | *[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Typhon|Typhon]] | ||
*[[Yamata no Orochi]] | *[[Yamata no Orochi]] | ||
*[[Camazotz]] | *[[Camazotz]] | ||
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*[[Mechagodzilla (Monsterverse)|Mechagodzilla]] - described as a Titan by Apex CEO [[Walter Simmons]] in ''Godzilla vs. Kong'' | *[[Mechagodzilla (Monsterverse)|Mechagodzilla]] - described as a Titan by Apex CEO [[Walter Simmons]] in ''Godzilla vs. Kong'' | ||
*[[Snarehunter|Snarehunter Queen]] - referred to as a Titan in ''Kong: Skull Island Cinematic Adventure'',<ref name="KSICA3">{{harvnb|Trent et al.|2023|p=42}}</ref> but only given the classification ''Cantus Silva Ant'' | *[[Snarehunter|Snarehunter Queen]] - referred to as a Titan in ''Kong: Skull Island Cinematic Adventure'',<ref name="KSICA3">{{harvnb|Trent et al.|2023|p=42}}</ref> but only given the classification ''Cantus Silva Ant'' | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[MUTO (designation)]] | *[[MUTO (designation)]] | ||
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- For other uses of "Titan," see Titan (disambiguation).
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Titans (怪獣 Kaijū, lit. "strange beast" or "monster") are ancient gigantic creatures studied by the scientific organization known as Monarch. While Monarch initially deems any such creatures it studies as Massive Unidentified Terrestrial Organisms, once they are formally identified they are then classified as Titans.[1] All Titans are given both a "designation," which serves as their common name, and a "classification," which is a more formal name that begins with the term "Titanus." For example, Godzilla's designation is "Godzilla" and his classification is "Titanus Gojira."
Titans fall under the umbrella of superspecies,[2] which describes all of the previously unknown creatures that Monarch has discovered.[3] There are no strict size requirements for a creature to be recognized as a Titan,[4] and it is instead factors like their range of travel and resistance to conventional weaponry that seem to be prioritized.[5] For instance, while the Mire Squids found on Skull Island are comparable in size to smaller Titans, they are much less resilient and therefore only considered a superspecies.[6] Furthermore, Titan status does not necessarily extend to an entire species, but can be limited to individual members. The most prominent examples of this are the Alphas of the Skullcrawlers[7] and the queens of the Snarehunters[8] - species which are otherwise not considered Titans.[9]
Although Titans come in many forms, most if not all sustain themselves on radiation and emit a form of radiation that has restorative effects on ecosystems. Titans are said to have thrived in the planet's ancient past when the Earth's surface was much more radioactive than it is now, and retreated underground and entered states of dormancy as this radiation declined. Many Titans respond to an "alpha," a Titan which has cemented itself as the strongest of the creatures, typically by defeating the previous alpha. By 2019, Monarch had discovered nineteen Titans across the globe, the majority of which were found in a state of deep hibernation. Containment and research Outposts were typically constructed around these dormant Titans. Monarch also discovered evidence that Titans and humans coexisted in ancient times, with the Titans worshiped as gods and serving as inspiration for many mythological monsters. For this reason, most Titans are named after mythological beings from around the world which they may have inspired in the first place. The dormant Titans were reawakened by the extraterrestrial Monster Zero, otherwise known as King Ghidorah, who established himself as the alpha Titan until he was killed by Godzilla. Under Godzilla's rule, the Titans returned to their natural habitats, healing the damage to ecosystems caused by human activity, while Godzilla himself prevented them from attacking human cities. Many Titans also began to converge on Skull Island for reasons yet to be determined. Before the events of 2024, Godzilla called all but Kong to rest to prevent them from falling to Ghidorah's "spell," after sensing his skull being utilized for Apex Cybernetics' anti-Titan weapon, Mechagodzilla.
While Titans can be incredibly destructive and dangerous, Monarch, notably Dr. Serizawa, believes some of them to be benevolent and a part of the planet's natural ecosystem. Such Titans are typically classified as "protectors," and include the likes of Godzilla, Mothra, Kong, Behemoth, and Methuselah. Other more malevolent Titans are classified as "destroyers," such as King Ghidorah, Rodan, Scylla, Camazotz, MUTO Prime, Mechagodzilla, and Skull Devils.
Known Titans
- Godzilla
- MUTOs
- King Kong
- MUTO Prime
- Mothra
- King Ghidorah
- Rodan
- Methuselah
- Scylla
- Behemoth
- Abaddon
- Amhuluk
- Baphomet
- Bunyip
- Na Kika
- Leviathan
- Margygr
- Mokele-Mbembe
- Quetzalcoatl
- Sekhmet
- Tiamat
- Typhon
- Yamata no Orochi
- Camazotz
Ambiguous
- Skull Devil - noted as "Titanus Cranium Reptant" in the opening credits of Godzilla vs. Kong and as a Titan in Kong: Skull Island Cinematic Adventure, but only given the classification of Cranium Reptant in the latter
- Mechagodzilla - described as a Titan by Apex CEO Walter Simmons in Godzilla vs. Kong
- Snarehunter Queen - referred to as a Titan in Kong: Skull Island Cinematic Adventure,[10] but only given the classification Cantus Silva Ant
See also
References
This is a list of references for Titan. These citations are used to identify the reliable sources on which this article is based. These references appear inside articles in the form of superscript numbers, which look like this: [1]
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Bibliography
- Trent, Sigfried; Bramnik, Michael; Flanagan, Ivis (2023). Kong: Skull Island Cinematic Adventure. Evil Genius Games. ISBN 979-8-9865552-8-7.
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