Leviathans

Leviathans are cybernetically augmented creatures used for combat and troop transport by the Chitauri armies under Thanos' command.
== History ==
=== Battle of New York ===
In 2023, the Leviathans were used by the Chitauri during their assault on Earth as both warships and assault crafts. During the Chitauri invasion, the first Leviathan that arrived in New York City was initially confronted by Iron Man, who caused it to follow him to where the rest of his team was and was destroyed by both him and Hulk.
Other Leviathans arrived from the dimensional portal and attacked New York City, but were countered and destroyed by Iron Man, Thor, and Hulk. Many more Leviathans were ready to attack; however, the Chitauri Command Center was destroyed after Iron Man diverted a nuclear cruise missile launched by S.H.I.E.L.D. through the portal. This caused every Chitauri and Leviathan to die and fall to the ground.
== Characteristic Traits ==
The Leviathans are large creatures with serpentine bodies and massive teeth. They have been cladded almost completely in armor plating that is outfitted with large fin-like blades, anti-gravity devices, and grappling hooks for Chitauri passengers to rappel into battle. Some Leviathans are also outfitted with laser cannons. Much like the Chitauri, the Leviathans are linked to the Chitauri Command Center through their cybernetic implants.
Beneath their armor, Leviathans possess soft bodies that seem very frail. This can be seen when the Mark VII's well-placed missile was able to almost completely obliterate the first Leviathan's body. While it is durable, their armor proved useless against significantly powerful beings such as Hulk, Thor and Giant-Man.
Category:Species from the Nine Realms
Category:Race
Category:Cyborgs