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Before their first mutation, as [[Manipular]]s, Forerunners were tall and slender, and possessed patches of fine, purple-pink or white fur on the top of their heads, along their nape and shoulder area, as well as the backs of their hands.<ref name="prim33">'''Halo: Primordium''', ''page 33-34''</ref> Their facial features were similar to those of humanity, and they were capable of making analogous expressions, but this changed as they mutated to their higher forms, which characteristically had stiffer facial muscles and a more limited ability to convey emotions.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 28''</ref> There was also a cultural stigma associated with expressing emotions; while even certain higher forms were capable of producing some semblance of a smile or laughter, for example, such uncontrolled display of emotions was regarded as barbaric.<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''page 89''</ref> Unlike humans, Forerunners lacked pronounced noses or ears, having two slited nostrils and a set of bulbous protrusions instead.{{Ref/Reuse|halo 4}} Their skulls otherwise bore a very strong resemblance to those of humans, with subtle differences. The Forerunners also had a genetic code that was remarkably similar to humans, though they were not known to be genetically related.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 26''</ref> However the defunct Theoretical rate of the Forerunners own studies of human and Forerunner origins concluded that humanity share a genetic structure homogeneous to the Forerunners.<ref>'''Halo: Point of Light''', ''page 18''</ref>
Before their first mutation, as [[Manipular]]s, Forerunners were tall and slender, and possessed patches of fine, purple-pink or white fur on the top of their heads, along their nape and shoulder area, as well as the backs of their hands.<ref name="prim33">'''Halo: Primordium''', ''page 33-34''</ref> Their facial features were similar to those of humanity, and they were capable of making analogous expressions, but this changed as they mutated to their higher forms, which characteristically had stiffer facial muscles and a more limited ability to convey emotions.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 28''</ref> There was also a cultural stigma associated with expressing emotions; while even certain higher forms were capable of producing some semblance of a smile or laughter, for example, such uncontrolled display of emotions was regarded as barbaric.<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''page 89''</ref> Unlike humans, Forerunners lacked pronounced noses or ears, having two slited nostrils and a set of bulbous protrusions instead.{{Ref/Reuse|halo 4}} Their skulls otherwise bore a very strong resemblance to those of humans, with subtle differences. The Forerunners also had a genetic code that was remarkably similar to humans, though they were not known to be genetically related.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 26''</ref> However the defunct Theoretical rate of the Forerunners own studies of human and Forerunner origins concluded that humanity share a genetic structure homogeneous to the Forerunners.<ref>'''Halo: Point of Light''', ''page 18''</ref>


The Forerunners exhibited sexual dimorphism largely mirroring that of humans, with the females being more slender and somewhat smaller in stature than the males. The height of higher-form males ranged from around three to four meters; for example, the [[Ur-Didact]] was three and a half meters tall,<ref name="evgdidact">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 16''</ref> while [[Wise-Hands-to-Forge]], a high-ranking Builder, was around four meters. [[Maker-of-Moons]], a female Builder of the same social standing, was just over two meters in height,<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 224-225''</ref> while the [[Librarian]], head of the Lifeworker rate, was nearly three meters tall.<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 17''</ref> Males of higher forms also bore less resemblance to humans, while the females appear to have been more human-like in appearance.{{Ref/Reuse|prim33}} A large portion of this dimorphism was artificially induced with their mutations and determined by rate.<ref name="sil141">'''Halo: Silentium''', ''page 141''</ref>
The Forerunners exhibited sexual dimorphism largely mirroring that of humans, with the females being more slender and somewhat smaller in stature than the males. The height of higher-form males ranged from around three to four meters; for example, the [[Ur-Didact]] was three and a half meters tall,<ref name="evgdidact">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 16''</ref> while [[Wise-Hands-to-Forge]], a high-ranking Builder, was around four meters. [[Maker-of-Cherished-Mountains|His wife]], a female Builder of the same social standing, was just over two meters in height,<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 224-225''</ref> while the [[Librarian]], head of the Lifeworker rate, was nearly three meters tall.<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 17''</ref> Males of higher forms also bore less resemblance to humans, while the females appear to have been more human-like in appearance.{{Ref/Reuse|prim33}} A large portion of this dimorphism was artificially induced with their mutations and determined by rate.<ref name="sil141">'''Halo: Silentium''', ''page 141''</ref>
[[File:Didactskull2.png|thumb|left|150px|The skull of the Didact, a [[Warrior-Servant]] who underwent a great amount of mutations.]]
[[File:Didactskull2.png|thumb|left|150px|The skull of the Didact, a [[Warrior-Servant]] who underwent a great amount of mutations.]]
Their skin color ranged greatly, including gray, black, blue, pink, or a mixture thereof. The number of fingers Forerunners possessed varied according to their rate and form; the most common number of fingers per hand appears to have been six, with two opposable thumbs,<ref>'''Halo: Primordium''', ''page 339''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''page 83''</ref> although some [[Lifeworker]]s could have as many as seven fingers per hand.<ref>'''Halo: Primordium''', ''page 166''</ref> Meanwhile, the [[Librarian]] had only five fingers in each hand,{{Ref/Reuse|halo 4}} although this was a deviation from the norm.{{Ref/Reuse|sil141}}
Their skin color ranged greatly, including gray, black, blue, pink, or a mixture thereof. The number of fingers Forerunners possessed varied according to their rate and form; the most common number of fingers per hand appears to have been six, with two opposable thumbs,<ref>'''Halo: Primordium''', ''page 339''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''page 83''</ref> although some [[Lifeworker]]s could have as many as seven fingers per hand.<ref>'''Halo: Primordium''', ''page 166''</ref> Meanwhile, the [[Librarian]] had only five fingers in each hand,{{Ref/Reuse|halo 4}} although this was a deviation from the norm.{{Ref/Reuse|sil141}}
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File:HCr Promethean Concept.png|Bungie concept art of a [[Promethean]] [[combat skin]], later reused for the design of a [[Prefect]]'s armor.
File:HCr Promethean Concept.png|Bungie concept art of a [[Promethean]] [[combat skin]], later reused for the design of a [[Prefect]]'s armor.
File:MMO ForerunnerCity Concept 1.jpg|Concept art made by Ensemble Studios for ''[[Titan (canceled game)|Titan]]'' of a Forerunner city in its prime.
File:MMO ForerunnerCity Concept 1.jpg|Concept art made by Ensemble Studios for ''[[Titan (canceled game)|Titan]]'' of a Forerunner city in its prime.
File:Forerunner origins.jpg|A Forerunner Combat Skin, as seen in ''[[Origins]]''.
File:HLeg IsoDidactArmor.png|A Forerunner Combat Skin, as seen in ''[[Origins]]''.
File:Old_HW_Commanders.png|A group of Forerunner military leaders within the [[Control Room]] of a [[Halo Array|Halo Installation]].
File:Old_HW_Commanders.png|A group of Forerunner military leaders within the [[Control Room]] of a [[Halo Array|Halo Installation]].
File:Forerunner Apex.jpg|A Forerunner activating a console, showing a remarkable similarity to a human hand. Note that this depiction may not be accurate.<ref>''Halo Legends'': ''Origins'': Commentary: Frank O'Connor: "This is a bit of a trick, you see? Cortana doesn't ''actually'' know what they look like, so their appearance may be further explored in future ''Halo'' canon.</ref>  
File:Forerunner Apex.jpg|A Forerunner activating a console, showing a remarkable similarity to a human hand. Note that this depiction may not be accurate.<ref>''Halo Legends'': ''Origins'': Commentary: Frank O'Connor: "This is a bit of a trick, you see? Cortana doesn't ''actually'' know what they look like, so their appearance may be further explored in future ''Halo'' canon.</ref>  
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File:HTMCC-H4 Terminals DidactAndLibrarian.png|The Didact and the Librarian.
File:HTMCC-H4 Terminals DidactAndLibrarian.png|The Didact and the Librarian.
File:HM-Forerunnerships1.png|Forerunner ships in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''.
File:HM-Forerunnerships1.png|Forerunner ships in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''.
File:HTV-Forerunnerstuff.png|Forerunner technology in ''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''.
File:HTV-Forerunnerstuff.png|Forerunner technology in ''[[Halo: The Television Series Season One]]''.
File:HTV-Thermopylae-DeadLifeworker.jpg|A dead Forerunner scientist in ''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]''.
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