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[[Image:Hl2antlion.jpg|thumb|right|195px|An antlion serves as both enemy and ally in ''[[Half-Life 2]]''.]]

'''Antlions''' are a fictional [[extraterrestrial life in popular culture|alien]] species found in the [[first-person shooter]] [[computer game]] ''[[Half-Life 2]]''. Antlions appear in chapters 7 (''Highway 17''), 8 (''Sandtraps''), and 9 (''Nova Prospekt'') of the game.
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The behaviour of Antlions in respect to sound, vibration and aversion to water is analogous to that of Sandworms in the [[Dune universe]].  However, while the use of Thumpers in the Dune universe attracts Sandworms, Antlions in ''Half-Life 2'' are repelled by the strong vibrations produced by them.

[[Image:HalfLife2 AntlionGuard.jpg|thumb|195px|An Antlion Guard]]

In addition to normal Antlions, there are also '''Antlion Guards''' (also known as 
a ''Myrmidonts''). These are far larger and stronger than Antlions, and appear to have the ability to issue orders or otherwise control Antlions.  Perhaps unsurprisingly, since it is extracted from glands within their bodies, the pheromone-containing "bugbait" has no effect on Antlion Guards.

(contracted; show full)touted in a few previews. It appeared to have a face resembling more of an alien, as it had few insectoid qualities. However, according to Half-Life 2 : Raising the Bar, Gordon was supposed to actually fight one of these in a 'boss battle' underground. However, as the above-ground levels gained more detail and the below ground levels shrank, it was decided that the player would simply not meet the antlion king.

[[Category:First-person shooter creatures]]
[[Category:Half-Life characters|Antlion]]