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	A '''gargoyle''' (''Gauntii avius'') is a winged variant of the [[termagant]] and possesses the same armament and same [[Chitin\|chitinous shell,]] except for a [[Blinding Venom\|venom gland that allows it to spit acid.]] When not under the command of a synapse node Gargoyles are known for being weak and cowardly, shying away from combat. However, they are also described in the fluff as being lethal in a confined space, with [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Claws and Teeth\|claws]], [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Bio-Flail\|spikes]], [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Scything Tail\|barbed tails]], flapping wings, and venom flying everywhere. They typically like to dive upon exposed and weakened units like Imperial Guard command squads, as it can be rather difficult to fight off a swarm of acid spitting, gun toting bats that view you as a tasty slice of cake. Other preferred targets include isolated characters, back-field support units such as heavy weapon teams, and below-strength squads. Any target that is alone, vulnerable, and/or weakened would be ideal preferred prey for a swarm of Gargoyles.		A '''gargoyle''' (''Gauntii avius'') is a winged variant of the [[termagant]] and possesses the same armament and same [[Chitin\|chitinous shell,]] except for a [[Blinding Venom\|venom gland that allows it to spit acid.]] When not under the command of a synapse node Gargoyles are known for being weak and cowardly, shying away from combat. However, they are also described in the fluff as being lethal in a confined space, with [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Claws and Teeth\|claws]], [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Bio-Flail\|spikes]], [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Scything Tail\|barbed tails]], flapping wings, and venom flying everywhere. They typically like to dive upon exposed and weakened units like Imperial Guard command squads, as it can be rather difficult to fight off a swarm of acid spitting, gun toting bats that view you as a tasty slice of cake. Other preferred targets include isolated characters, back-field support units such as heavy weapon teams, and below-strength squads. Any target that is alone, vulnerable, and/or weakened would be ideal preferred prey for a swarm of Gargoyles.

	Basically, imagine the Bio Raptors from Pitch Black. But they can see. And light doesn't hurt them. And they have guns. And spit blinding venom like the Dilo from Jurassic Park. Yeah, pretty fething scary.		Basically, imagine the Bio Raptors from Pitch Black. But they can see. And light doesn't hurt them. And they have guns. And spit blinding venom like the Dilo from Jurassic Park. Yeah, pretty fething scary.

	=== On the Tabletop ===		=== On the Tabletop ===

2405:6E00:A40:8F00:142A:93D2:E79:D946 at 13:23, 23 May 2023

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	[[File:Bloody_Gargoyles.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|left\|As if normal Gaunts weren't bad enough already...]]		[[File:Bloody_Gargoyles.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|left\|As if normal Gaunts weren't bad enough already...]]

			{{topquote\|Fly my pretties. Fly!\|The Wicked Witch of the West}}

	A '''gargoyle''' (''Gauntii avius'') is a winged variant of the [[termagant]] and possesses the same armament and same [[Chitin\|chitinous shell,]] except for a [[Blinding Venom\|venom gland that allows it to spit acid.]] When not under the command of a synapse node Gargoyles are known for being weak and cowardly, shying away from combat. However, they are also described in the fluff as being lethal in a confined space, with [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Claws and Teeth\|claws]], [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Bio-Flail\|spikes]], [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Scything Tail\|barbed tails]], flapping wings, and venom flying everywhere. They typically like to dive upon exposed and weakened units like Imperial Guard command squads, as it can be rather difficult to fight off a swarm of acid spitting, gun toting bats that view you as a tasty slice of cake. Other preferred targets include isolated characters, back-field support units such as heavy weapon teams, and below-strength squads. Any target that is alone, vulnerable, and/or weakened would be ideal preferred prey for a swarm of Gargoyles.		A '''gargoyle''' (''Gauntii avius'') is a winged variant of the [[termagant]] and possesses the same armament and same [[Chitin\|chitinous shell,]] except for a [[Blinding Venom\|venom gland that allows it to spit acid.]] When not under the command of a synapse node Gargoyles are known for being weak and cowardly, shying away from combat. However, they are also described in the fluff as being lethal in a confined space, with [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Claws and Teeth\|claws]], [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Bio-Flail\|spikes]], [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Scything Tail\|barbed tails]], flapping wings, and venom flying everywhere. They typically like to dive upon exposed and weakened units like Imperial Guard command squads, as it can be rather difficult to fight off a swarm of acid spitting, gun toting bats that view you as a tasty slice of cake. Other preferred targets include isolated characters, back-field support units such as heavy weapon teams, and below-strength squads. Any target that is alone, vulnerable, and/or weakened would be ideal preferred prey for a swarm of Gargoyles.

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	A '''gargoyle''' (''Gauntii avius'') is a winged variant of the [[termagant]] and possesses the same armament and same [[Chitin\|chitinous shell,]] except for a [[Blinding Venom\|venom gland that allows it to spit acid.]] When not under the command of a synapse node Gargoyles are known for being weak and cowardly, shying away from combat. However, they are also described in the fluff as being lethal in a confined space, with [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Claws and Teeth\|claws]], [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Bio-Flail\|spikes]], [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Scything Tail\|barbed tails]], flapping wings, and venom flying everywhere. They typically like to dive upon exposed and weakened units like Imperial Guard command squads, as it can be rather difficult to fight off a swarm of acid spitting, gun toting bats that view you as a tasty slice of cake. Other preferred targets include isolated characters, back-field support units such as heavy weapon teams, and below-strength squads. Any target that is alone, vulnerable, and/or weakened would be ideal preferred prey for a swarm of Gargoyles.		A '''gargoyle''' (''Gauntii avius'') is a winged variant of the [[termagant]] and possesses the same armament and same [[Chitin\|chitinous shell,]] except for a [[Blinding Venom\|venom gland that allows it to spit acid.]] When not under the command of a synapse node Gargoyles are known for being weak and cowardly, shying away from combat. However, they are also described in the fluff as being lethal in a confined space, with [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Claws and Teeth\|claws]], [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Bio-Flail\|spikes]], [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Scything Tail\|barbed tails]], flapping wings, and venom flying everywhere. They typically like to dive upon exposed and weakened units like Imperial Guard command squads, as it can be rather difficult to fight off a swarm of acid spitting, gun toting bats that view you as a tasty slice of cake. Other preferred targets include isolated characters, back-field support units such as heavy weapon teams, and below-strength squads. Any target that is alone, vulnerable, and/or weakened would be ideal preferred prey for a swarm of Gargoyles.

	Basically, imagine the Bio Raptors from Pitch Black. But they can see. And light doesn't hurt them. And they have guns. And spit ~~corrosive stuff~~ like the Dilo from Jurassic Park. Yeah, pretty fething scary.		Basically, imagine the Bio Raptors from Pitch Black. But they can see. And light doesn't hurt them. And they have guns. And spit blinding venom like the Dilo from Jurassic Park. Yeah, pretty fething scary.

	=== On the Tabletop ===		=== On the Tabletop ===

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	A '''gargoyle''' (''Gauntii avius'') is a winged variant of the [[termagant]] and possesses the same armament and same [[Chitin\|chitinous shell,]] except for a [[Blinding Venom\|venom gland that allows it to spit acid.]] When not under the command of a synapse node Gargoyles are known for being weak and cowardly, shying away from combat. However, they are also described in the fluff as being lethal in a confined space, with [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Claws and Teeth\|claws]], [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Bio-Flail\|spikes]], [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Scything Tail\|barbed tails]], flapping wings, and venom flying everywhere. They typically like to dive upon exposed and weakened units like Imperial Guard command squads, as it can be rather difficult to fight off a swarm of acid spitting, gun toting bats that view you as a tasty slice of cake. Other preferred targets include isolated characters, back-field support units such as heavy weapon teams, and below-strength squads. Any target that is alone, vulnerable, and/or weakened would be ideal preferred prey for a swarm of Gargoyles.		A '''gargoyle''' (''Gauntii avius'') is a winged variant of the [[termagant]] and possesses the same armament and same [[Chitin\|chitinous shell,]] except for a [[Blinding Venom\|venom gland that allows it to spit acid.]] When not under the command of a synapse node Gargoyles are known for being weak and cowardly, shying away from combat. However, they are also described in the fluff as being lethal in a confined space, with [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Claws and Teeth\|claws]], [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Bio-Flail\|spikes]], [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Scything Tail\|barbed tails]], flapping wings, and venom flying everywhere. They typically like to dive upon exposed and weakened units like Imperial Guard command squads, as it can be rather difficult to fight off a swarm of acid spitting, gun toting bats that view you as a tasty slice of cake. Other preferred targets include isolated characters, back-field support units such as heavy weapon teams, and below-strength squads. Any target that is alone, vulnerable, and/or weakened would be ideal preferred prey for a swarm of Gargoyles.

	Basically, imagine the Bio Raptors from Pitch Black. But they can see. And light doesn't hurt them. And they have guns. Yeah, pretty fething scary.		Basically, imagine the Bio Raptors from Pitch Black. But they can see. And light doesn't hurt them. And they have guns. And spit corrosive stuff like the Dilo from Jurassic Park. Yeah, pretty fething scary.

	=== On the Tabletop ===		=== On the Tabletop ===

1d4chan>Derpysaurus at 13:55, 2 July 2021

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	[[File:Bloody_Gargoyles.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|left\|As if normal Gaunts weren't bad enough already...]]		[[File:Bloody_Gargoyles.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|left\|As if normal Gaunts weren't bad enough already...]]
	A gargoyle is a winged variant of the [[termagant]] and possesses the same armament and same [[Chitin\|chitinous shell,]] except for a [[Blinding Venom\|venom gland that allows it to spit acid.]] When not under the command of a synapse node Gargoyles are known for being weak and cowardly, shying away from combat. However, they are also described in the fluff as being lethal in a confined space, with [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Claws and Teeth\|claws]], [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Bio-Flail\|spikes]], [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Scything Tail\|barbed tails]], flapping wings, and venom flying everywhere. They typically like to dive upon exposed and weakened units like Imperial Guard command squads, as it can be rather difficult to fight off a swarm of acid spitting, gun toting bats that view you as a tasty slice of cake. Other preferred targets include isolated characters, back-field support units such as heavy weapon teams, and below-strength squads. Any target that is alone, vulnerable, and/or weakened would be ideal preferred prey for a swarm of Gargoyles.		A '''gargoyle''' (''Gauntii avius'') is a winged variant of the [[termagant]] and possesses the same armament and same [[Chitin\|chitinous shell,]] except for a [[Blinding Venom\|venom gland that allows it to spit acid.]] When not under the command of a synapse node Gargoyles are known for being weak and cowardly, shying away from combat. However, they are also described in the fluff as being lethal in a confined space, with [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Claws and Teeth\|claws]], [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Bio-Flail\|spikes]], [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Scything Tail\|barbed tails]], flapping wings, and venom flying everywhere. They typically like to dive upon exposed and weakened units like Imperial Guard command squads, as it can be rather difficult to fight off a swarm of acid spitting, gun toting bats that view you as a tasty slice of cake. Other preferred targets include isolated characters, back-field support units such as heavy weapon teams, and below-strength squads. Any target that is alone, vulnerable, and/or weakened would be ideal preferred prey for a swarm of Gargoyles.

	Basically, imagine the Bio Raptors from Pitch Black. But they can see. And light doesn't hurt them. And they have guns. Yeah, pretty fething scary.		Basically, imagine the Bio Raptors from Pitch Black. But they can see. And light doesn't hurt them. And they have guns. Yeah, pretty fething scary.

1d4chan>Derpysaurus: /* On the Tabletop */

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	In game their main use is to Deep Strike right behind enemy lines, away from fighting, and then attack things like command units, snipers, heavy weapon teams, and gun emplacements. They will wipe out these things through massed [[fleshborer]] fire, and if the unit is sufficiently depleted, dive in to melee and use their acid to finish them off.		In game their main use is to Deep Strike right behind enemy lines, away from fighting, and then attack things like command units, snipers, heavy weapon teams, and gun emplacements. They will wipe out these things through massed [[fleshborer]] fire, and if the unit is sufficiently depleted, dive in to melee and use their acid to finish them off.

	An example of this tactic would be to use two winged hive tyrants with twin-linked [[~~Brainleach~~ Devourer\|~~brainleach~~ devourers]], supported by 30 gargoyles each, to rape the living shit out of enemy lines. Place them where the enemy has a crapload of important but vulnerable support units and then pelt them to death with so many dice rolls that they drown in them.		An example of this tactic would be to use two winged hive tyrants with twin-linked [[Brainleech Devourer\|brainleech devourers]], supported by 30 gargoyles each, to rape the living shit out of enemy lines. Place them where the enemy has a crapload of important but vulnerable support units and then pelt them to death with so many dice rolls that they drown in them.

	Really though, gargoyles are simply bats with guns, and use numbers (like all Tyranids) mixed with speed to force an opponent's death from aforementioned dice drowning. Thankfully, the newest Gargoyle models are now plastic, not the hellish metal ones, and as of pre-Codex 9th Edition they remain reasonably priced at 7 points per model. Gargoyles would be even better if they could use devourers, but then, flying dakka bats with acid spit would be [[Hive Crone\|absurd]].		Really though, gargoyles are simply bats with guns, and use numbers (like all Tyranids) mixed with speed to force an opponent's death from aforementioned dice drowning. Thankfully, the newest Gargoyle models are now plastic, not the hellish metal ones, and as of pre-Codex 9th Edition they remain reasonably priced at 7 points per model. Gargoyles would be even better if they could use devourers, but then, flying dakka bats with acid spit would be [[Hive Crone\|absurd]].

1d4chan>Derpysaurus at 12:59, 1 February 2021

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	[[File:Bloody_Gargoyles.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|left\|As if normal Gaunts weren't bad enough already...]]		[[File:Bloody_Gargoyles.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|left\|As if normal Gaunts weren't bad enough already...]]
	A gargoyle is a winged variant of the [[termagant]] and possesses the same armament and same [[Chitin\|chitinous shell,]] except for a [[Blinding Venom\|venom gland that allows it to spit acid.]] When not under the command of a synapse node Gargoyles are known for being weak and cowardly, shying away from combat. However, they are also described in the fluff as being lethal in a confined space, with [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Claws and Teeth\|claws]], [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Bio-Flail\|spikes]], [[[[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Scything Tail\|barbed tails]], flapping wings, and venom flying everywhere. They typically like to dive upon exposed and weakened units like Imperial Guard command squads, as it can be rather difficult to fight off a swarm of acid spitting, gun toting bats that view you as a tasty slice of cake. Other preferred targets include isolated characters, back-field support units such as heavy weapon teams, and below-strength squads. Any target that is alone, vulnerable, and/or weakened would be ideal preferred prey for a swarm of Gargoyles.		A gargoyle is a winged variant of the [[termagant]] and possesses the same armament and same [[Chitin\|chitinous shell,]] except for a [[Blinding Venom\|venom gland that allows it to spit acid.]] When not under the command of a synapse node Gargoyles are known for being weak and cowardly, shying away from combat. However, they are also described in the fluff as being lethal in a confined space, with [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Claws and Teeth\|claws]], [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Bio-Flail\|spikes]], [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Scything Tail\|barbed tails]], flapping wings, and venom flying everywhere. They typically like to dive upon exposed and weakened units like Imperial Guard command squads, as it can be rather difficult to fight off a swarm of acid spitting, gun toting bats that view you as a tasty slice of cake. Other preferred targets include isolated characters, back-field support units such as heavy weapon teams, and below-strength squads. Any target that is alone, vulnerable, and/or weakened would be ideal preferred prey for a swarm of Gargoyles.

	Basically, imagine the Bio Raptors from Pitch Black. But they can see. And light doesn't hurt them. And they have guns. Yeah, pretty fething scary.		Basically, imagine the Bio Raptors from Pitch Black. But they can see. And light doesn't hurt them. And they have guns. Yeah, pretty fething scary.

1d4chan>Derpysaurus at 12:59, 1 February 2021

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	[[File:Bloody_Gargoyles.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|left\|As if normal Gaunts weren't bad enough already...]]		[[File:Bloody_Gargoyles.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|left\|As if normal Gaunts weren't bad enough already...]]
	A gargoyle is a winged variant of the [[termagant]] and possesses the same armament and same [[Chitin\|chitinous shell,]] except for a [[Blinding Venom\|venom gland that allows it to spit acid.]] When not under the command of a synapse node Gargoyles are known for being weak and cowardly, shying away from combat. However, they are also described in the fluff as being lethal in a confined space, with claws, spikes, barbed tails, flapping wings, and venom flying everywhere. They typically like to dive upon exposed and weakened units like Imperial Guard command squads, as it can be rather difficult to fight off a swarm of acid spitting, gun toting bats that view you as a tasty slice of cake. Other preferred targets include isolated characters, back-field support units such as heavy weapon teams, and below-strength squads. Any target that is alone, vulnerable, and/or weakened would be ideal preferred prey for a swarm of Gargoyles.		A gargoyle is a winged variant of the [[termagant]] and possesses the same armament and same [[Chitin\|chitinous shell,]] except for a [[Blinding Venom\|venom gland that allows it to spit acid.]] When not under the command of a synapse node Gargoyles are known for being weak and cowardly, shying away from combat. However, they are also described in the fluff as being lethal in a confined space, with [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Claws and Teeth\|claws]], [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Bio-Flail\|spikes]], [[[[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Scything Tail\|barbed tails]], flapping wings, and venom flying everywhere. They typically like to dive upon exposed and weakened units like Imperial Guard command squads, as it can be rather difficult to fight off a swarm of acid spitting, gun toting bats that view you as a tasty slice of cake. Other preferred targets include isolated characters, back-field support units such as heavy weapon teams, and below-strength squads. Any target that is alone, vulnerable, and/or weakened would be ideal preferred prey for a swarm of Gargoyles.

	Basically, imagine the Bio Raptors from Pitch Black. But they can see. And light doesn't hurt them. And they have guns. Yeah, pretty fething scary.		Basically, imagine the Bio Raptors from Pitch Black. But they can see. And light doesn't hurt them. And they have guns. Yeah, pretty fething scary.
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	In game their main use is to Deep Strike right behind enemy lines, away from fighting, and then attack things like command units, snipers, heavy weapon teams, and gun emplacements. They will wipe out these things through massed [[fleshborer]] fire, and if the unit is sufficiently depleted, dive in to melee and use their acid to finish them off.		In game their main use is to Deep Strike right behind enemy lines, away from fighting, and then attack things like command units, snipers, heavy weapon teams, and gun emplacements. They will wipe out these things through massed [[fleshborer]] fire, and if the unit is sufficiently depleted, dive in to melee and use their acid to finish them off.

	An example of this tactic would be to use two winged hive tyrants with twin-linked devourers, supported by 30 gargoyles each, to rape the living shit out of enemy lines. Place them where the enemy has a crapload of important but vulnerable support units and then pelt them to death with so many dice rolls that they drown in them.		An example of this tactic would be to use two winged hive tyrants with twin-linked [[Brainleach Devourer\|brainleach devourers]], supported by 30 gargoyles each, to rape the living shit out of enemy lines. Place them where the enemy has a crapload of important but vulnerable support units and then pelt them to death with so many dice rolls that they drown in them.

	Really though, gargoyles are simply bats with guns, and use numbers (like all Tyranids) mixed with speed to force an opponent's death from aforementioned dice drowning. Thankfully, the newest Gargoyle models are now plastic, not the hellish metal ones, and as of pre-Codex 9th Edition they remain reasonably priced at 7 points per model. Gargoyles would be even better if they could use devourers, but then, flying dakka bats with acid spit would be [[Hive Crone\|absurd]].		Really though, gargoyles are simply bats with guns, and use numbers (like all Tyranids) mixed with speed to force an opponent's death from aforementioned dice drowning. Thankfully, the newest Gargoyle models are now plastic, not the hellish metal ones, and as of pre-Codex 9th Edition they remain reasonably priced at 7 points per model. Gargoyles would be even better if they could use devourers, but then, flying dakka bats with acid spit would be [[Hive Crone\|absurd]].

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	[[File:Bloody_Gargoyles.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|left\|As if normal Gaunts weren't bad enough already...]]		[[File:Bloody_Gargoyles.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|left\|As if normal Gaunts weren't bad enough already...]]

			{{topquote\|Fly my pretties. Fly!\|The Wicked Witch of the West}}

	A '''gargoyle''' (''Gauntii avius'') is a winged variant of the [[termagant]] and possesses the same armament and same [[Chitin\|chitinous shell,]] except for a [[Blinding Venom\|venom gland that allows it to spit acid.]] When not under the command of a synapse node Gargoyles are known for being weak and cowardly, shying away from combat. However, they are also described in the fluff as being lethal in a confined space, with [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Claws and Teeth\|claws]], [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Bio-Flail\|spikes]], [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Scything Tail\|barbed tails]], flapping wings, and venom flying everywhere. They typically like to dive upon exposed and weakened units like Imperial Guard command squads, as it can be rather difficult to fight off a swarm of acid spitting, gun toting bats that view you as a tasty slice of cake. Other preferred targets include isolated characters, back-field support units such as heavy weapon teams, and below-strength squads. Any target that is alone, vulnerable, and/or weakened would be ideal preferred prey for a swarm of Gargoyles.		A '''gargoyle''' (''Gauntii avius'') is a winged variant of the [[termagant]] and possesses the same armament and same [[Chitin\|chitinous shell,]] except for a [[Blinding Venom\|venom gland that allows it to spit acid.]] When not under the command of a synapse node Gargoyles are known for being weak and cowardly, shying away from combat. However, they are also described in the fluff as being lethal in a confined space, with [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Claws and Teeth\|claws]], [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Bio-Flail\|spikes]], [[Tyranid_Bio-Weapons#Scything Tail\|barbed tails]], flapping wings, and venom flying everywhere. They typically like to dive upon exposed and weakened units like Imperial Guard command squads, as it can be rather difficult to fight off a swarm of acid spitting, gun toting bats that view you as a tasty slice of cake. Other preferred targets include isolated characters, back-field support units such as heavy weapon teams, and below-strength squads. Any target that is alone, vulnerable, and/or weakened would be ideal preferred prey for a swarm of Gargoyles.