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A '''metarchy''' was a vast network of [[Forerunner]] [[artificial intelligence]]s composed mostly of [[ancilla]]s and [[monitor]]s, and was coordinated by a [[metarch]]-level ancilla. Most of the ancillas in a metarchy were disembodied and never assumed visible form.<ref name="c281">'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 281''</ref> There were several significant metarchies, including the [[Forerunner Council|Council]] metarchy located at the [[capital]] and the metarchy used by [[the Librarian]].<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 257''</ref> The Council metarchy answered to the Forerunner [[Councilor (Forerunner)|chief councilor]],<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 256''</ref> and coordinated all operations within the capital, including its defense.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 311''</ref>