The Vortigaunt species are an iconic part of the Half-Life series. Before venturing to Planet Earth, their story had already been through a lot of turmoil and uncertainty.

Why did the Vortigaunt fight for the Nihilanth? What is the Vortessence and how did they use this mystical force to aid the Resistance against The Combine during the resitance? In this episode, I explore the lore and story behind the Vortigaunt species in Half-Life.

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:56 Origin & Culture
04:58 The Vortessence
08:03 Enslavement & Meeting Humanity
12:18 A New Age of Slavery
17:20 The Revolution
23:24 Legacy
24:34 Closing Thoughts

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