Hunters, or "Mgalekgolo", are, according to Bungie's mythology, collectives of worm-like aliens, singularly known as "Lekgolo", encased in tough armor. They originate from the planet Te. Hunters are always armed with a heavy fuel-rod cannon and a massive shield. Though their movements are slow and cumbersome, Hunters make up in sheer size and strength what they lack in agility: a single melee attack from a Hunter is usually powerful enough to kill the Master Chief at close range. Initial design concepts for Hunters were less humanoid-looking and softer than the final shape, with angular shields and razor-sharp spines.