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[[File:H4 - Cryptum.png|thumb|right|400px|[[John-117]] facing a reactivated Cryptum.]] | [[File:H4 - Cryptum.png|thumb|right|400px|[[John-117]] facing a reactivated Cryptum.]] | ||
'''Cryptums''', or '''Warrior Keeps''', were [[ | '''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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While the Cryptum preserved the consciousness of the Forerunner inside for an indefinite period, the Forerunner's physical body would still deteriorate, albeit at a significantly reduced rate. The body of the Forerunner would shrivel and lose most of its fluids, in a process similar to mummification. Once the Forerunner was removed from the Cryptum, the body would be placed in a restorative bath, and the body's supply of electrolytes, nutrients and other essential substances was thereby replenished. The body's muscle structure would then be regenerated, a process requiring several days. | While the Cryptum preserved the consciousness of the Forerunner inside for an indefinite period, the Forerunner's physical body would still deteriorate, albeit at a significantly reduced rate. The body of the Forerunner would shrivel and lose most of its fluids, in a process similar to mummification. Once the Forerunner was removed from the Cryptum, the body would be placed in a restorative bath, and the body's supply of electrolytes, nutrients and other essential substances was thereby replenished. The body's muscle structure would then be regenerated, a process requiring several days. | ||
The nature of a Cryptum was unknown to most Forerunners, including [[Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting]]. However, he was aware that the violation of a Cryptum invoked dire consequences, one of which was angering the powerful Prometheans.<ref>'''[[Halo: Cryptum]]''', "Chapter 2"</ref> | The nature of a Cryptum was unknown to most Forerunners, including [[Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting]]. However, he was aware that the violation of a Cryptum invoked dire consequences, one of which was angering the powerful Prometheans.<ref>'''[[Halo: Cryptum]]''', "Chapter 2"</ref> | ||
A Cryptum was discovered in [[Djamonkin Crater]] by the young Forerunner Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting, containing the meditating [[ | A Cryptum was discovered in [[Djamonkin Crater]] by the young Forerunner Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting, containing the meditating [[Didact]]. 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 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. This Cryptum was able to travel at massive speeds, yet had no weapons and was vulnerable to UNSC ones such as [[Magnetic Accelerator Cannon|MACs]] and missiles. It also had the capability to scan its surrounding environment or data networks in order to gather information. It also appeared to be capable of traveling through [[slipspace]] if necessary.<ref name="halo 4">'''Halo 4'''</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
