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===Builders=== | ===Builders=== | ||
{{Main|Builder}} | {{Main|Builder}} | ||
The Builders were responsible for the construction of a majority of Forerunner architecture. As such, they were responsible for designing and creating most of the Forerunners' megastructures, including the [[Halo Array]] and [[Onyx]]. The [[ | The Builders were responsible for the construction of a majority of Forerunner architecture. As such, they were responsible for designing and creating most of the Forerunners' megastructures, including the [[Halo Array]] and [[Onyx]]. The Builders stood highest in the Forerunner social hierarchy and held immense wealth and political power, with their position consolidating even further after [[Master Builder]] [[Faber]] and his allies gained control of the [[Ecumene Council]] for over a thousand years. | ||
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===Lifeworkers=== | ===Lifeworkers=== | ||
{{Main|Lifeworker}} | {{Main|Lifeworker}} | ||
The Lifeworkers were the third-highest rate in Forerunner society. They specialized in biology and medicine, | The Lifeworkers were the third-highest rate in Forerunner society. They specialized in biology and medicine, and the experimentation of various forms of life. The head of the Lifeworker rate was known as the [[Lifeshaper]]; the [[Librarian]] was the most well-known Forerunner to hold this title. | ||
*[[Lifeshaper]] | *[[Lifeshaper]] | ||
===Warrior-Servants=== | ===Warrior-Servants=== | ||
{{Main|Warrior-Servant}} | {{Main|Warrior-Servant}} | ||
The Warrior-Servants were the fourth-highest rate and primary military caste in Forerunner society. They were responsible for, among other things, | The Warrior-Servants were the fourth-highest rate and primary military caste in Forerunner society. They were responsible for, among other things, the Forerunner victory over [[prehistoric human civilization|ancient humans]] during the [[Human-Forerunner War]]. The [[Promethean]]s were an elite group of Warrior-Servants led by the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]]. | ||
*[[Promethean]]s | *[[Promethean]]s | ||
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===Juridicals=== | ===Juridicals=== | ||
{{Main|Juridical}} | {{Main|Juridical}} | ||
The Juridicals were | The Juridicals were the rate charged with judicial matters, including the investigation of crimes and the judgment of criminals within Forerunner society. The Juridical rate was home to [[Catalog]], a collective of evidence-gathering agents.<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0765323982/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=heaprcom05-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creativeASIN=0765323982 '''Amazon.com:''': ''Halo: Silentium description'']</ref> | ||
*[[Master Juridical]] | *[[Master Juridical]] | ||
*[[Senior Juridical]] | |||
*[[Catalog]] | |||
===Theoreticals=== | ===Theoreticals=== | ||
The Theoreticals were a rate that existed over one million years before the Didact was sealed in his Cryptum | The Theoreticals were a rate that existed over one million years before the Didact was sealed in his [[Cryptum]]. After one Theoretical named [[Boundless (Forerunner)|Boundless]] persisted in studying a certain star in the [[Tarantula Nebula|Spider nebula]] of [[Path Kethona]] despite Warrior orders, she was eventually punished by the Juridicals and sealed within a faulty Cryptum that caused her death. The entire Theoretical rate was then forcibly merged with the Builder rate.<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''pages 95-96''</ref> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
Revision as of 02:49, September 2, 2013
Forerunner society was based upon a number of hierarchical categories known as rates. Each rate specialized in a particular field of work, and had varying societal function and cultural importance. Rates were divided into several tiers, including forms, guilds and Maniples.[1][2]
Practices
Adolescent Forerunners, known as Manipulars, were not associated with any particular rate. However, upon maturing, each individual Forerunner would be assigned to a rate, mostly in accordance with the rate of their parents. For example, Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting was expected to become a Builder like his father.
Each rate had their own ceremonial headgear, worn only on special occasions. However, on a certain day in the Grand Star Season, every Forerunner wore the same style.[1]
List of rates
Builders
- Main article: Builder
The Builders were responsible for the construction of a majority of Forerunner architecture. As such, they were responsible for designing and creating most of the Forerunners' megastructures, including the Halo Array and Onyx. The Builders stood highest in the Forerunner social hierarchy and held immense wealth and political power, with their position consolidating even further after Master Builder Faber and his allies gained control of the Ecumene Council for over a thousand years.
Miners
- Main article: Miner
The Miners were the second-highest rate in Forerunner society. They were responsible for obtaining the materials required for the work of the Builders.
Lifeworkers
- Main article: Lifeworker
The Lifeworkers were the third-highest rate in Forerunner society. They specialized in biology and medicine, and the experimentation of various forms of life. The head of the Lifeworker rate was known as the Lifeshaper; the Librarian was the most well-known Forerunner to hold this title.
Warrior-Servants
- Main article: Warrior-Servant
The Warrior-Servants were the fourth-highest rate and primary military caste in Forerunner society. They were responsible for, among other things, the Forerunner victory over ancient humans during the Human-Forerunner War. The Prometheans were an elite group of Warrior-Servants led by the Didact.
Engineers
- Main article: Engineer (rate)
The Engineers were the lowest rate in Forerunner society, and were tasked with constructing and maintaining structures and machinery, as well as astroengineering.
Juridicals
- Main article: Juridical
The Juridicals were the rate charged with judicial matters, including the investigation of crimes and the judgment of criminals within Forerunner society. The Juridical rate was home to Catalog, a collective of evidence-gathering agents.[3]
Theoreticals
The Theoreticals were a rate that existed over one million years before the Didact was sealed in his Cryptum. After one Theoretical named Boundless persisted in studying a certain star in the Spider nebula of Path Kethona despite Warrior orders, she was eventually punished by the Juridicals and sealed within a faulty Cryptum that caused her death. The entire Theoretical rate was then forcibly merged with the Builder rate.[4]
List of appearances
- Halo: Cryptum (First appearance)
- Halo: The Thursday War (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Silentium
Sources
- ^ a b Halo: Cryptum
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Halo: Cryptum Glossary
- ^ Amazon.com:: Halo: Silentium description
- ^ Halo: Silentium, pages 95-96
