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'''War sphinxes''' were midsize [[Forerunner]] fighting suits used during the time of the [[Human-Forerunner wars]].<ref name="Cryptum">'''Halo: Cryptum''', chapter two</ref> They were powerful war machines that were generally dropped from high orbit, and would be used to decimate cities across entire continents.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 95''</ref> | |||
'''War sphinxes''' were midsize [[Forerunner]] fighting suits | |||
The [[Didact]]'s twelve war sphinxes were left on [[Earth|Erde-Tyrene]] to guard his [[Cryptum]]. By the time [[Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting]] visited the planet in approximately [[100,000 BCE]], the suits were considered antiquated and outdated.<ref name="Cryptum"/> | |||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The war sphinxes were described as being ten meters high and twenty long, with an elongated tail that provided lift and power. From the "tail" rose a large rounded torso with a command cabin perched on top. The command cabin was designed to resemble a Forerunner face, with features arranged in an angry or stern expression and two viewports serving as "eyes". They also had limbs, with joints of [[hard light]].<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 66''</ref> Much like [[Onyx Sentinel]]s, two sphinxes could also merge to create a larger unit, which still retained a similar "face" at the forward surface.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 76''</ref> | The war sphinxes were described as being ten meters high and twenty long, with an elongated tail that provided lift and power. From the "tail" rose a large rounded torso with a command cabin perched on top. The command cabin was designed to resemble a Forerunner face, with features arranged in an angry or stern expression and two viewports serving as "eyes". They also had limbs, with joints of [[hard light]].<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 66''</ref> Much like [[Onyx Sentinel]]s, two sphinxes could also merge to create a larger unit, which still retained a similar "face" at the forward surface.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 76''</ref> | ||
War sphinxes were programmed to contain samples of their wearer's mental patterns and personalities before they are killed in battle. These preserved personalities were less realistic or complete than [[Durance]]s, but could still be studied by a commander to gain useful information. The | War sphinxes were programmed to contain samples of their wearer's mental patterns and personalities before they are killed in battle. These preserved personalities were less realistic or complete than [[Durance]]s, but could still be studied by a commander to gain useful information. The Didact kept the final impressions of his children, who were killed in battle, within their war sphinxes.<ref name="Cryptum"/> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*In one of the [[Terminals]], a recommendation of Forerunner armor by Mendicant Bias is accompanied by [[:File:Mysterious image.png|a mysterious image]]. This image depicts a bulky, rounded object with what appears to be a long tail and a humanoid figure inside. This seems to match Halo: Cryptum's description of a | *In one of the [[Terminals]], a recommendation of Forerunner armor by Mendicant Bias is accompanied by [[:File:Mysterious image.png|a mysterious image]]. This image depicts a bulky, rounded object with what appears to be a long tail and a humanoid figure inside. This seems to match ''Halo: Cryptum'''s description of a war sphinx. It could also be an image of the war sphinx's newer counterpart, a [[Seeker (armor)|Seeker]].<ref>[[:File:Mysterious image.png]]</ref> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
Revision as of 07:30, February 17, 2011
Template:Ratings War sphinxes were midsize Forerunner fighting suits used during the time of the Human-Forerunner wars.[1] They were powerful war machines that were generally dropped from high orbit, and would be used to decimate cities across entire continents.[2]
The Didact's twelve war sphinxes were left on Erde-Tyrene to guard his Cryptum. By the time Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting visited the planet in approximately 100,000 BCE, the suits were considered antiquated and outdated.[1]
Description
The war sphinxes were described as being ten meters high and twenty long, with an elongated tail that provided lift and power. From the "tail" rose a large rounded torso with a command cabin perched on top. The command cabin was designed to resemble a Forerunner face, with features arranged in an angry or stern expression and two viewports serving as "eyes". They also had limbs, with joints of hard light.[3] Much like Onyx Sentinels, two sphinxes could also merge to create a larger unit, which still retained a similar "face" at the forward surface.[4]
War sphinxes were programmed to contain samples of their wearer's mental patterns and personalities before they are killed in battle. These preserved personalities were less realistic or complete than Durances, but could still be studied by a commander to gain useful information. The Didact kept the final impressions of his children, who were killed in battle, within their war sphinxes.[1]
Trivia
- In one of the Terminals, a recommendation of Forerunner armor by Mendicant Bias is accompanied by a mysterious image. This image depicts a bulky, rounded object with what appears to be a long tail and a humanoid figure inside. This seems to match Halo: Cryptum's description of a war sphinx. It could also be an image of the war sphinx's newer counterpart, a Seeker.[5]
List of appearances
- Halo: Cryptum (First appearance)
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