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[[File:VexRadiolarian1.jpg |300px|thumb|right|A pool of Vex radiolaria]] | [[File:VexRadiolarian1.jpg |300px|thumb|right|A pool of Vex radiolaria]] | ||
The Vex in their biological form are | The Vex in their biological form are microorganisms known as [[radiolaria]], existing within the fluid found inside the core of Vex units. The "mind-fluid" inside each of their mind-cores is composed of a milky substance wherein radiolaria cells float; this centralized mind-core is also a localized receiver for each individual Vex "component" of the Nexus. Vex cells are noted entheogens and physical contact with Vex units can produce dangerous mind-altering effects. <ref name="GFV4"/> For [[Ikora Rey]], she believes that this is not the true form of the Vex themselves, as she believes that if the Vex could manifest their consciousness in such a form, it would be able to take on other forms. <ref>'''Bungie (2017/5/12)''', ''[[Destiny 2]]: [[Curse of Osiris]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Universal Wavefunction]]''</ref> | ||
According to notes taken by [[Clovis Bray I]], the dynamic mobility of radiolaria within their fluid environment renders them exceptionally well-suited for performing certain difficult calculations. He also noted that the Vex language as embodied within radiolarian fluid does not involve semiosis or the use of symbols; instead of utilizing "placeholders" for concepts, the Vex directly mimic or simulate concepts or phenomena as they communicate about them to one another. The asymbolic nature of Vex language is the fundamental difference between Vex cognition and human cognition.<ref name = "Mysterious Logbook Page 38">'''[[Mysterious Logbook]]''', "Page 38", ''[[Mysterious_Logbook#-038-|Page 38]]''</ref> | According to notes taken by [[Clovis Bray I]], the dynamic mobility of radiolaria within their fluid environment renders them exceptionally well-suited for performing certain difficult calculations. He also noted that the Vex language as embodied within radiolarian fluid does not involve semiosis or the use of symbols; instead of utilizing "placeholders" for concepts, the Vex directly mimic or simulate concepts or phenomena as they communicate about them to one another. The asymbolic nature of Vex language is the fundamental difference between Vex cognition and human cognition.<ref name = "Mysterious Logbook Page 38">'''[[Mysterious Logbook]]''', "Page 38", ''[[Mysterious_Logbook#-038-|Page 38]]''</ref> | ||
It is believed that Vex are not born or made, so much as converted. When [[Asher Mir]] was infected with Radiolarian fluid, his arm turned into a Vex construct. [[Kabr, the Legionless]] | It is believed that Vex are not born or made, so much as converted. When [[Asher Mir]] was infected with Radiolarian fluid, his arm turned into a Vex construct. [[Kabr, the Legionless]] suffered a similar fate, after fashioning armor made from Vex parts, becoming assimilated in the end. This also explains why Radiolarian fluid deals damage when stepped in. In the opening cinematic for ''[[Season of the Undying]]'' however, Vex constructs are seen inactive in what is described as a "gestation lake",<ref>'''[https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2017/09/05/destiny-2-concept-art/?slideshow=5387#/slide/18 Destiny 2 Concept Art Gallery]''': ''Vex Army Gestation Lakes''</ref> where Radiolarian fluid finds its way into constructs to bring them to life. It is possible that manufacture supplements conversion or that newly-converted constructs may need to undergo additional processing before they can be activated. | ||
It is stated that when Vex become Taken, they can definitely feel it, including Vex constructs such as Asher's converted arm, that is is equivalent to ripping the essence from them. Asher even stated that Taking Vex would be suicidal and risky as the Vex infect everything they touch, their self-replicating subroutines would consume them from the inside out, whether they are ignored or it is part of a calculated risk is still unclear at the time.<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/quest-calculated-action-dynasty?highlight=suppress Quest:Calculated Action, Dynasty]</ref> | It is stated that when Vex become Taken, they can definitely feel it, including Vex constructs such as Asher's converted arm, that is is equivalent to ripping the essence from them. Asher even stated that Taking Vex would be suicidal and risky as the Vex infect everything they touch, their self-replicating subroutines would consume them from the inside out, whether they are ignored or it is part of a calculated risk is still unclear at the time.<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/transcripts/quest-calculated-action-dynasty?highlight=suppress Quest:Calculated Action, Dynasty]</ref> | ||