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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 of scanning its surrounding environment.<ref>'''[[Halo 4 E3 2012 Stage Demo]]'''</ref> | 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> It appears they are also capable of traveling through [[slipspace]] if necessary. | ||
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> | ||
A Cryptum was discovered in [[Djamonkin Crater]] by the young Forerunner Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting, containing the meditating [[The Didact|Didact]]. {{Spoiler}}Another Cryptum, also containing the Didact, was discovered over 100,000 years later by [[John-117]] and the [[AI]] [[Cortana]] on the Forerunner [[Shield World]] [[Requiem]].<ref>[http://press.xbox360.com/products/p51/halo-4?grp=Blockbuster+Games&event=5 '''Xbox.com''': ''Xbox Press Center - Halo 4'' - Artwork ''(Halo 4 Key Art - Cryptum_Vertical)'']</ref> This Cryptum had not withered the user, as the Didact remained as physically fit as he had been when he entered | A Cryptum was discovered in [[Djamonkin Crater]] by the young Forerunner Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting, containing the meditating [[The Didact|Didact]]. {{Spoiler}}Another Cryptum, also containing the Didact, was discovered over 100,000 years later by [[John-117]] and the [[AI]] [[Cortana]] on the Forerunner [[Shield World]] [[Requiem]].<ref>[http://press.xbox360.com/products/p51/halo-4?grp=Blockbuster+Games&event=5 '''Xbox.com''': ''Xbox Press Center - Halo 4'' - Artwork ''(Halo 4 Key Art - Cryptum_Vertical)'']</ref> This Cryptum had not withered the user, as the Didact remained as physically fit as he had been when he entered; it is unknown if this was the work of the Cryptum itself or the fact that the Didact chose to wear his personal armor during hibernation. The Cryptum was able to travel at massive speeds, yet had no weapons and was vulnerable to UNSC ones such as [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MACs]] and missiles. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||