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{{Disambig header|the artifacts|the novel|Halo: Cryptum}} | {{Disambig header|the artifacts|the novel|Halo: Cryptum}} | ||
[[File:H4 - Cryptum.png|thumb|right|400px|[[John-117]] facing a reactivated Cryptum.]] | [[File:H4 - Cryptum.png|thumb|right|400px|[[John-117]] facing a reactivated Cryptum.]] | ||
'''Cryptums''', or '''Warrior Keeps''', were [[Forerunner]] objects created by the [[Promethean]]s | '''Cryptums''', or '''Warrior Keeps''', were [[Forerunner]] objects created by the [[Promethean]]s. | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
A Cryptum is a sealed capsule where a high-ranking [[Promethean]] would enter self-imposed exile as punishment for failure or dishonor. They are spherical in shape, with a dark gray outer casing broken by a pattern of angular, orange-glowing "cracks." When in use, their Forerunner occupants would enter a state of meditative hibernation known as "timeless [[xankara]]". During this time, the Forerunner would become unaware of the physical world around him, and could remain in a state of suspended animation for thousands of years. Cryptums required an extraordinary amount of force to breach once sealed. They denied access to every species except Forerunners. | |||
While the Cryptum preserved the consciousness of the Forerunner inside for an indefinite period, the Forerunner's physical body would still deteriorate, albeit at a significantly reduced rate. The body of the Forerunner would shrivel and lose most of its fluids, in a process similar to mummification. Once the Forerunner was removed from the Cryptum, the body would be placed in a restorative bath, and the body's supply of electrolytes, nutrients and other essential substances was thereby replenished. The body's muscle structure would then be regenerated, a process requiring several days. | While the Cryptum preserved the consciousness of the Forerunner inside for an indefinite period, the Forerunner's physical body would still deteriorate, albeit at a significantly reduced rate. The body of the Forerunner would shrivel and lose most of its fluids, in a process similar to mummification. Once the Forerunner was removed from the Cryptum, the body would be placed in a restorative bath, and the body's supply of electrolytes, nutrients and other essential substances was thereby replenished. The body's muscle structure would then be regenerated, a process requiring several days. | ||
Although typically inert, when activated, a Cryptum is capable of powered flight and | Although typically inert, when activated, a Cryptum is capable of powered flight and of scanning its surrounding environment.<ref>'''[[Halo 4 E3 2012 Stage Demo]]'''</ref> | ||
The nature of a Cryptum was unknown to most Forerunners, including [[Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting]]. However, he was aware that the violation of a Cryptum invoked dire consequences, one of which was angering the powerful Prometheans.<ref>'''[[Halo: Cryptum]]''', "Chapter 2"</ref> | The nature of a Cryptum was unknown to most Forerunners, including [[Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting]]. However, he was aware that the violation of a Cryptum invoked dire consequences, one of which was angering the powerful Prometheans.<ref>'''[[Halo: Cryptum]]''', "Chapter 2"</ref> | ||