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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Creation and Physiology=== | ===Creation and Physiology=== | ||
[[Image:FloodProphet01.jpg|left|thumb|130px|The [[Prophet of Regret]] being assimilated into the Gravemind, most likely being used to create a Proto-Gravemind | [[Image:FloodProphet01.jpg|left|thumb|130px|The [[Prophet of Regret]] being assimilated into the Gravemind, most likely being used to create a Proto-Gravemind (note the human cranium at the top left).]] | ||
Proto-Graveminds are a coagulation of multiple other [[Flood]] forms all merged together. It appears that when an advanced task is at hand for the Flood, such as piloting a [[starship]], they will create a Proto-Gravemind to do that task by merging together as many hosts as possible with that knowledge, such as former pilots and officers. Rather than completely destroying a victim's consciousness, as a normal Flood form generally does, it interrogates its victims slowly, allowing their consciousnesses to feed it information. The form tortures the host's mind with a loud buzzing sound, thus erasing all thought. However, only then does the host's life signal die out. It can be argued that the host does not die until that occurs, even though he/she is infected. | Proto-Graveminds are a coagulation of multiple other [[Flood]] forms all merged together. It appears that when an advanced task is at hand for the Flood, such as piloting a [[starship]], they will create a Proto-Gravemind to do that task by merging together as many hosts as possible with that knowledge, such as former pilots and officers. Rather than completely destroying a victim's consciousness, as a normal Flood form generally does, it interrogates its victims slowly, allowing their consciousnesses to feed it information. The form tortures the host's mind with a loud buzzing sound, thus erasing all thought. However, only then does the host's life signal die out. It can be argued that the host does not die until that occurs, even though he/she is infected. | ||
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===Further Evolution=== | ===Further Evolution=== | ||
The Proto-Gravemind must grow incredibly in size to reach its next stage of evolution, known as a [[Gravemind]], a near-omniscient [[Flood]] form made of thousands of host bodies infused with the knowledge of each host that was used to make the Gravemind. <ref>''[[The Art of Halo]]''</ref> Graveminds are created once a Proto-Gravemind reaches a certain "critical mass" and develops a centralized intelligence. This happens only on extremely rare occasions, usually because the [[Flood]] is seldom loose on a large enough scale to allow Proto-Graveminds to grow large enough to become a [[Gravemind]]. Only two Graveminds are known to have ever been created, however they seem to have the same memories since the ''[[Halo 2]]'' [[Gravemind]], knew about the history before the Halo array was first activated. This seems to show that each Gravemind inherits the knowledge and memory that the others have obtained. | The Proto-Gravemind must grow incredibly in size to reach its next stage of evolution, known as a [[Gravemind]], a near-omniscient [[Flood]] form made of thousands of host bodies infused with the knowledge of each host that was used to make the Gravemind. <ref>''[[The Art of Halo]]''</ref> Graveminds are created once a Proto-Gravemind reaches a certain "critical mass" and develops a centralized intelligence. This happens only on extremely rare occasions, usually because the [[Flood]] is seldom loose on a large enough scale to allow Proto-Graveminds to grow large enough to become a [[Gravemind]]. Only two Graveminds are known to have ever been created, however, they seem to have the same memories since the ''[[Halo 2]]'' [[Gravemind]], knew about the history before the Halo array was first activated. This seems to show that each Gravemind inherits the knowledge and memory that the others have obtained. | ||
== Appearances == | == Appearances == | ||
Proto-Graveminds have been observed several times, each time taking on a different appearance to match the different hosts that made up the form. | Proto-Graveminds have been observed several times, each time taking on a different appearance to match the different hosts that made up the form. | ||
The first Proto-Gravemind encountered in the Halo Series was in the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' level, | The first Proto-Gravemind encountered in the Halo Series was in the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' level, {{Levelname|Keyes}}. [[SPARTAN-117]] found this form in the control center of the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]''. It is possible that the Proto-Gravemind would have allowed the Flood to use the ''Truth and Reconciliation'' to spread beyond Alpha Halo. [[SPARTAN-117]] arrived at the Proto-Gravemind just after [[Captain Keyes]] was completely assimilated into the Proto-Gravemind's consciousness. The Proto-Gravemind was destroyed shortly thereafter by the [[Covenant]] Special Ops.<ref>''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', level {{Levelname|Keyes}}</ref> | ||
Another Proto-Gravemind was observed on the Covenant ship ''[[Infinite Succor]]'' around the same time. This one appeared to be made up of [[Unggoy]]s, Sangheili, [[Combat Form|Human Combat Forms]] and animals from the ship's hunting preserve. The form was constructed in the ship's Engine Room, near the core, probably because the command center of the ship was not accessible to the Flood. This form was destroyed by [[Rtas 'Vadumee]] before it could pilot the ''Infinite Succor'' out of the system. <ref>''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'', story ''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]''</ref> | Another Proto-Gravemind was observed on the Covenant ship ''[[Infinite Succor]]'' around the same time. This one appeared to be made up of [[Unggoy]]s, Sangheili, [[Combat Form|Human Combat Forms]] and animals from the ship's hunting preserve. The form was constructed in the ship's Engine Room, near the core, probably because the command center of the ship was not accessible to the Flood. This form was destroyed by [[Rtas 'Vadumee]] before it could pilot the ''Infinite Succor'' out of the system. <ref>''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]'', story ''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]''</ref> | ||
Another Proto-Gravemind was present on the prisoner ship UNSC Mona Lisa, shortly after the destruction of Installation 04. | Another Proto-Gravemind was present on the prisoner ship UNSC ''Mona Lisa'', shortly after the destruction of Installation 04. Flood on board the ship were attempting to access the ships FTL drives by collecting and absorbing the knowledge of UNSC pilots into this Proto-Gravemind. It was destroyed when [[Ngoc Benti]] threw grenades into its interior and blew it up. | ||
A Proto-Gravemind was also present on a Forerunner [[Shield World (Halo Wars)|Shield World]], during a mass Flood outbreak in [[2531]] Judging by its huge size, and its connection to several [[Flood Colony|Flood colonies]], it is likely that this Proto-Gravemind was on the verge of becoming a Gravemind. This Proto-Gravmind was destroyed by UNSC forces led by [[John Forge]] and Spartan [[Red Team]]. | A Proto-Gravemind was also present on a Forerunner [[Shield World (Halo Wars)|Shield World]], during a mass Flood outbreak in [[2531]] Judging by its huge size, and its connection to several [[Flood Colony|Flood colonies]], it is likely that this Proto-Gravemind was on the verge of becoming a Gravemind. This Proto-Gravmind was destroyed by UNSC forces led by [[John Forge]] and Spartan [[Red Team]]. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*If one listens carefully when next to the Proto-Gravemind on the level | *If one listens carefully when next to the Proto-Gravemind on the level {{Levelname|Keyes}}, you can hear the [[Flood]] form making raspy growling noises. | ||
*[[Jacob Keyes]] is the only notable human to become part of a Proto-Gravemind. | *[[Jacob Keyes]] is the only notable human to become part of a Proto-Gravemind. | ||
*In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', it has also been observed that [[Plasma Grenade]]s do not stick onto its surface, although sometimes they will land on one of its humps, exploding shortly after, but with no visible effect to the creature. It is unknown why the grenades do not stick on it in the same manner they do to the other Flood forms, although it may be because in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', the Proto-Gravemind is actually programmed as part of the map. | *In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', it has also been observed that [[Plasma Grenade]]s do not stick onto its surface, although sometimes they will land on one of its humps, exploding shortly after, but with no visible effect to the creature. It is unknown why the grenades do not stick on it in the same manner they do to the other Flood forms, although it may be because in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', the Proto-Gravemind is actually programmed as part of the map. | ||
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*The Proto-Gravemind in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' has [[7]] tentacles. | *The Proto-Gravemind in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' has [[7]] tentacles. | ||
*If you examine a Proto-Gravemind carefully, you will see the outlines of different bodies that were used as biomass. This includes Captain Keyes' tortured face. | *If you examine a Proto-Gravemind carefully, you will see the outlines of different bodies that were used as biomass. This includes Captain Keyes' tortured face. | ||
*It is known that Keyes' pipe can be found on the Proto-Gravemind in | *It is known that Keyes' pipe can be found on the Proto-Gravemind in {{Levelname|Keyes}}. | ||
*When the Proto-Gravemind in Halo Wars is destroyed, it will spurt liquid everywhere. It is possible that Flood biomass functions like a water balloon, having a solid exterior and being filled with liquid. This is why Sniper Rifle rounds have little effect on Combat Forms: the rounds simply pass straight through the | *When the Proto-Gravemind in ''Halo Wars'' is destroyed, it will spurt liquid everywhere. It is possible that Flood biomass functions like a water balloon, having a solid exterior and being filled with liquid. This is why Sniper Rifle rounds have little effect on Combat Forms: the rounds simply pass straight through the liquefied insides, dealing no harm to the Combat Form. | ||
*Ironically, the Proto-Gravemind was originally called "The [[Librarian]]".<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=Feast_of_Bones '''Bungie.net''': ''Feast of Bones'']</ref> | *Ironically, the Proto-Gravemind was originally called "The [[Librarian]]".<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=Feast_of_Bones '''Bungie.net''': ''Feast of Bones'']</ref> | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Proto-Gravemind.png|A Proto-Gravemind as seen in ''[[Halo Legends]]<nowiki>'</nowiki>'' ''[[Origins]]''. | File:Proto-Gravemind.png|A Proto-Gravemind as seen in ''[[Halo Legends]]<nowiki>'</nowiki>'' ''[[Origins]]''. | ||
Image:MainBuilding.jpg|The Proto-Gravemind as it appears in Halo Wars | Image:MainBuilding.jpg|The Proto-Gravemind as it appears in ''Halo Wars''. | ||
Image:Legate.png|The infected [[Minister of Etiology]], before being absorbed into a Proto-Gravemind. | Image:Legate.png|The infected [[Minister of Etiology]], before being absorbed into a Proto-Gravemind. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||