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[[File:H4-DidactPrometheanCryptum.png|thumb|right|250px|The Didact's Combat Cryptum.]] | [[File:H4-DidactPrometheanCryptum.png|thumb|right|250px|The Ur-Didact's Combat Cryptum.]] | ||
'''Cryptums''', or '''Warrior Keeps''', were objects created by the [[Promethean]]s, the highest class of [[Warrior-Servant]]s in the [[Forerunner]] [[ecumene]]. | '''Cryptums''', or '''Warrior Keeps''', were objects created by the [[Promethean]]s, the highest class of [[Warrior-Servant]]s in the [[Forerunner]] [[ecumene]]. | ||
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===Requiem=== | ===Requiem=== | ||
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 was spherical in shape, with a black outer casing broken by a pattern of angular, orange-glowing "cracks." Unlike the one discovered by Bornstellar, 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 wore his [[Forerunner personal armor|personal armor]] during hibernation. The Didact also appeared to be awake in it to some degree, since he was able to perform covert tasks like hinder use of a [[Cartographer]]<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Requiem (level)|Requiem]]''</ref> and manipulate radio transmissions.<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Forerunner (level)|Forerunner]]</ref> | 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 was spherical in shape, with a black outer casing broken by a pattern of angular, orange-glowing "cracks." Unlike the one discovered by Bornstellar, this Cryptum had not withered the user, as the Ur-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 Ur-Didact wore his [[Forerunner personal armor|personal armor]] during hibernation. The Ur-Didact also appeared to be awake in it to some degree, since he was able to perform covert tasks like hinder use of a [[Cartographer]]<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Requiem (level)|Requiem]]''</ref> and manipulate radio transmissions.<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Forerunner (level)|Forerunner]]</ref> | ||
In addition to serving as a prison for the Didact, this Cryptum appeared to double as a means of transport, being able to travel at massive speeds or even through [[slipspace]] if necessary, as demonstrated when the Didact escaped Requiem's core in his Cryptum via a slipspace rift. It also had the capability to scan its surrounding environment or data networks in order to gather information. However, it had no weapons and was vulnerable to UNSC ones such as [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MACs]] and missiles.<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level [[Infinity (level)|Infinity]]''</ref> This Cryptum was destroyed when the Master Chief detonated a [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon|HAVOK nuclear warhead]] inside the Didact's flagship, ''[[Mantle's Approach]]'' which it had joined with.<ref name="halo 4"/> | In addition to serving as a prison for the Didact, this Cryptum appeared to double as a means of transport, being able to travel at massive speeds or even through [[slipspace]] if necessary, as demonstrated when the Didact escaped Requiem's core in his Cryptum via a slipspace rift. It also had the capability to scan its surrounding environment or data networks in order to gather information. However, it had no weapons and was vulnerable to UNSC ones such as [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MACs]] and missiles.<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level [[Infinity (level)|Infinity]]''</ref> This Cryptum was destroyed when the Master Chief detonated a [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon|HAVOK nuclear warhead]] inside the Didact's flagship, ''[[Mantle's Approach]]'' which it had joined with.<ref name="halo 4"/> | ||