Monolith
A single massive stone or rock, often exposed by erosion.
A monolith is a geological feature consisting of a single massive stone or rock, such as some mountains. Erosion usually exposes the geological formations, which are often made of very hard and solid igneous or metamorphic rock. Some monoliths are volcanic plugs, solidified lava filling the vent of an extinct volcano.
Quick Facts
- Affiliation
- Faction within the Zone
- Location
- C-Station and The Sarcophagus area
- First appearance
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
- Major role
- Primary Antagonists in Call of Pripyat
- Ideology
- Protect the Sarcophagus at all costs
- Equipment
- Distinctive red-accented tactical armor
Lore & Background
The word derives, via the Latin, from the Ancient Greek word, from meaning 'one' or 'single' and meaning 'stone'.
Reader's Guide
Large, well-known monoliths include: Africa: Aso Rock, Nigeria; Ben Amera, Mauritania; Brandberg Mountain, Namibia; Sibebe, Eswatini; Zuma Rock, Nigeria; Mount Lubiri, Angola; Mount Poi, Kenya; Great Sphinx of Giza; Oruku Rock, Ososo, Edo State, Nigeria. Antarctica: Scullin monolith. Asia: Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia; Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India; Gilbert Hill, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India; Kailasa temple, Ellora, Maharashtra, India; Namakkal Fort, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India; Malaikottai, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India; St. Thomas Mount, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India; Bellary Fort, Bellary, India; Madhugiri Betta, Karnataka, India; Yana, Karnataka, India; Bhongir, Telangana, India; Ekasila, Warangal, India; Mount Kelam, Indonesia; Mount Pico de Loro, Philippines; Mount Pulumbato, Philippines; Sangla Hill, Pakistan; Savandurga, Karnataka, India; Sigiriya, Sri Lanka.
Australia: Bald Rock, near Tenterfield, New South Wales; Mount Augustus (Burringurrah), Western Australia (NOTE: this is not actually monolith as popularly claimed, but, rather, a monocline); Mount Coolum, Queensland; Mount Wudinna, South Australia; Pine Mountain, Victoria; Uluru, Northern Territory. Europe: Kalamos, Anafi, Greece; Katskhi Pillar, Georgia; Levski G., Sofia, Bulgaria; Logan Rock, Treen, Cornwall, United Kingdom; Monolithe de Sardières, Sollières-Sardières, France; Penyal d'Ifac, Calpe, Valencian Community, Spain; Peña de Arcos, Arcos de la Frontera, Andalusia, Spain; Peña de los Enamorados, Antequera, Andalusia, Spain (a World Heritage Site); Rauk, Sweden; Rock of Gibraltar, Gibraltar; Rock of Monaco, Monaco-Ville, Monaco; Rock Cappa, San Luca, Italy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Monolith?
The Monolith is a fanatical faction dedicated to guarding the Sarcophagus and C-Station within the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. They view the anomalies as sacred forces that must be protected from all outside interference.
What is their primary goal in the Zone?
Their ideology centers on permanently sealing off the Zone, believing this isolation is necessary for humanity's survival or transformation. To achieve this, they resort to extreme measures against any intruders who threaten their mission.
Where do they operate and what do they look like?
They are primarily located at C-Station and the area surrounding the Sarcophagus. Members are easily identified by their distinctive tactical armor featuring red accents.
What role do they play in Call of Pripyat?
In S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat, the Monolith serves as the primary antagonist force during the game's climax. Their conflict with the protagonist drives the final narrative arc toward a decisive confrontation at the Zone's heart.
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