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Though all of the Didact's children died in the war, the Forerunners were victorious; humanity was devolved and quarantined on their home planet of Erde-Tyrene, a fate which the Didact found to be just and fitting. After the [[Siege of Charum Hakkor|final battle of Charum Hakkor]], he and a group of Prometheans, including the [[Confirmer]], discovered a [[stasis capsule]] on Charum Hakkor which contained the [[Primordial]], the last of the [[Precursor]]s. After a brief exchange with the Primordial, the Didact sealed its [[timelock]] for nearly the next ten thousand years. He revealed what the Primordial had spoken to none, not even the Librarian.<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''String 3''</ref> After the war, the Didact issued the construction of [[Monolith|several monuments]] near [[Sothra Hakkor]] to honor the fallen warriors that died during the war.<ref>'''[[Making Halo 4]]:''' ''[[Making Halo 4: Majestic Map Pack|Majestic Map Pack]]''</ref> | Though all of the Didact's children died in the war, the Forerunners were victorious; humanity was devolved and quarantined on their home planet of Erde-Tyrene, a fate which the Didact found to be just and fitting. After the [[Siege of Charum Hakkor|final battle of Charum Hakkor]], he and a group of Prometheans, including the [[Confirmer]], discovered a [[stasis capsule]] on Charum Hakkor which contained the [[Primordial]], the last of the [[Precursor]]s. After a brief exchange with the Primordial, the Didact sealed its [[timelock]] for nearly the next ten thousand years. He revealed what the Primordial had spoken to none, not even the Librarian.<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''String 3''</ref> After the war, the Didact issued the construction of [[Monolith|several monuments]] near [[Sothra Hakkor]] to honor the fallen warriors that died during the war.<ref>'''[[Making Halo 4]]:''' ''[[Making Halo 4: Majestic Map Pack|Majestic Map Pack]]''</ref> | ||
Following the end of the war and the first discovery of the Flood, he advocated a policy of vigilance and research in the event of a Flood resurgence. He also proposed the construction of significant numbers of [[shield world]]s across the galaxy in order to monitor the galaxy for Flood outbreaks and provide military support should they occur; this strategy was to involve the characteristic star-hopping tactics he had utilized in the war with humankind.<ref name="pri187"/> However, a faction of Builders led by [[Master Builder]] [[Faber-of-Will-and-Might]] proposed the construction of a series of [[Halo Array|superweapons]] to deal with the Flood instead; the Didact viewed these weapons as an affront to the Mantle. Although the Didact and his Promethean allies managed to delay the construction of the Halos for several thousands of years, the Master Builder was eventually successful in convincing the [[Ecumene Council|Council]] to sanction their plans. The Didact's defeat was finalized around [[ | Following the end of the war and the first discovery of the Flood, he advocated a policy of vigilance and research in the event of a Flood resurgence. He also proposed the construction of significant numbers of [[shield world]]s across the galaxy in order to monitor the galaxy for Flood outbreaks and provide military support should they occur; this strategy was to involve the characteristic star-hopping tactics he had utilized in the war with humankind.<ref name="pri187"/> However, a faction of Builders led by [[Master Builder]] [[Faber-of-Will-and-Might]] proposed the construction of a series of [[Halo Array|superweapons]] to deal with the Flood instead; the Didact viewed these weapons as an affront to the Mantle. Although the Didact and his Promethean allies managed to delay the construction of the Halos for several thousands of years, the Master Builder was eventually successful in convincing the [[Ecumene Council|Council]] to sanction their plans. The Didact's defeat was finalized around [[98,445 BCE]], when the [[Juridical]]s ruled against him. He was forced to stop his ongoing construction of shield worlds and was ordered to turn over all his records and submit to the authority of the Master Builder. He refused, and was stripped of his power and forced into exile as a result.<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''page 47''</ref> | ||
The Didact last met his wife in their family residence on [[Nomdagro]]. Forced to enter a [[Cryptum]], he was led into [[Xankara|meditative hibernation]] in a ritual overseen by an associate of [[Haruspis]]. During his last meal with the Librarian, the Didact expressed hope in her abilities of foresight and hoped the humans under her care would not disappoint her.<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', String 4</ref> | The Didact last met his wife in their family residence on [[Nomdagro]]. Forced to enter a [[Cryptum]], he was led into [[Xankara|meditative hibernation]] in a ritual overseen by an associate of [[Haruspis]]. During his last meal with the Librarian, the Didact expressed hope in her abilities of foresight and hoped the humans under her care would not disappoint her.<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', String 4</ref> | ||