Why do the Vortigaunts like Gordon Freeman?

The Vortigaunts credit Gordon Freeman with their freedom, and hold him in almost religious esteem as “The Free-man” (as it was Freeman who slew the Nihilanth and freed the Vortigaunts).

How intelligent are Vortigaunts?

Vortigaunts are very intelligent and social creatures. In Half-Life, they serve as basic ground units for the Xen forces, often supporting heavier troops fighting the player and the humans in the Black Mesa Research Facility. They are capable of developing intelligent strategies and tactics to take on their enemies.

How many fingers do Vortigaunts have?

In Half-Life: Alyx, they have rough skin, darker eyes, three fingers on each hand (as opposed to two in previous games), and three-toed feet (unlike the previous hoof-like appearance). Vortigaunt cooks in Black Mesa East. Brief glimpses into the Vortigaunt culture can be gained from their occasional spoken monologues.

What does the G stand for in G-man?

government man
G-man (short for “government man”, plural G-men) is an American slang term for agents of the United States Government. It is especially used as a term for an agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

What color is Vortigaunt blood?

When playing as a Vortigaunt, the player character can be heard making idle sounds. The players bleed yellow blood like other Vortigaunts.

Was Nihilanth a good guy?

Type of Villain He is the all-mighty and powerful leader of the Xenian Armada, and second hand contributor to the Black Mesa incident. The Nihilanth’s true motives are unclear, all that is known is his grudge towards the human race, and his imprisoners (who are retroactively revealed to be the Combine).

Does Eli Vance know Gman?

Not much is known about Eli’s knowledge about the G-Man. He has given hints that he may know as much as Wallace Breen about Gordon and the G-Man’s arrangement.