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File:Chrysopteron.gif|The second avatar of [[AdjutantReflex]] on [[Bungie.net]]. | File:Chrysopteron.gif|The second avatar of [[AdjutantReflex]] on [[Bungie.net]]. | ||
File:AdjutantReflex_3rd.gif| | File:AdjutantReflex_3rd.gif|Hijacked AdjutantReflex | ||
File:Librarian.png|The [[Librarian]] | File:Librarian.png|The [[Librarian]] | ||
File:Didact.png|The [[Ur-Didact]]'s original sigil, later adopted by the [[IsoDidact]] | File:Didact.png|The [[Ur-Didact]]'s original sigil, later adopted by the [[IsoDidact]] | ||
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The first type is the rectangle ones. The rectangle ones are seen in records the Forerunners have made. | The first type is the rectangle ones. The rectangle ones are seen in records the Forerunners have made. | ||
Rectangle type symbols commonly have a bracket round them. Inside the brackets are small boxes. These range from 1-6 small ones, 1 to 4 medium ones, 1 to 3 medium sized ones, 1 to 2 big ones, or none at all. | Rectangle type symbols commonly have a bracket round them. Inside the brackets are small boxes. These range from 1-6 small ones, 1 to 4 medium ones, 1 to 3 medium sized ones, 1 to 2 big ones, or none at all. It has been noted that the top bracket is not always there. In that case there is either no boxes at all, or small boxes 1-6 would be inside the bracket. | ||
It has been noted that the top bracket | |||
Forerunner sigils are able to be used as normal characters in this. | Forerunner sigils are able to be used as normal characters in this. | ||
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These are symbols seen throughout Forerunner locations. | These are symbols seen throughout Forerunner locations. | ||
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File:Halo 3 Bestriarum Glyphs.png|Glyphs seen in the [[Bestiarum]] and ''Halo 3'' manuals | File:Halo 3 Bestriarum Glyphs.png|Glyphs seen in the [[Bestiarum]] and ''Halo 3'' manuals. | ||
File:Door symbols.png|Symbols used to open doors on [[Halo Wars]]'s multiplayer level [[Release]]. | File:Door symbols.png|Symbols used to open doors on [[Halo Wars]]'s multiplayer level [[Release]]. | ||
File:Halseys Forerunner research.png| | File:Halseys Forerunner research.png|Halsey's research into several of the circle glyphs. | ||
File:Cortana_going_over_Forerunner_Glyphs.png|Cortana going into several of the circle glyphs. | File:Cortana_going_over_Forerunner_Glyphs.png|Cortana going into several of the circle glyphs. | ||
File:Halo_CEA_Terminal_Unknown_Glyph.png|Unknown glyph located in the room the Monitors met before they left the Ark. | File:Halo_CEA_Terminal_Unknown_Glyph.png|Unknown glyph located in the room the Monitors met before they left the Ark. | ||
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File:Halo 2 anniversary red mural.png|A mural engraved in a wall on Installation 05. This has been seen in red, blue, yellow, green, and without colour. | File:Halo 2 anniversary red mural.png|A mural engraved in a wall on Installation 05. This has been seen in red, blue, yellow, green, and without colour. | ||
File:Forerunner_circle.png|A circle symbol seen on numerous Forerunner planets and relics. | File:Forerunner_circle.png|A circle symbol seen on numerous Forerunner planets and relics. | ||
File:Sandtrap Murals.png|Murals seen on the ''Halo 3'' map ''Sandtrap''. | File:Sandtrap Murals.png|Murals seen on the ''Halo 3'' map ''[[Sandtrap]]''. | ||
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==External uses== | ==External uses== | ||
===REQ Emblems=== | ===REQ Emblems=== | ||
In Halo 5 | In ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', numerous Forerunner symbols are applied into [[Requisition system|REQ card]] emblems. | ||
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File:H5 Default Librarian Emblem.png|The Librarian | File:H5 Default Librarian Emblem.png|The Librarian emblem in its default colors. | ||
File:Reclaimer Emblem.png|The Reclaimer emblem and banner in ''Halo 5'' in its default | File:Reclaimer Emblem.png|The Reclaimer emblem and banner in ''Halo 5'' in its default colors. | ||
File:Glyphs REQ Card.png|Unknown symbols on a REQ card called "Glyphs". | File:Glyphs REQ Card.png|Unknown symbols on a REQ card called "Glyphs". | ||
File:Glyphs_Emblem.png|Symbols on the emblem called "Glyphs" in a green color. | File:Glyphs_Emblem.png|Symbols on the emblem called "Glyphs" in a green color. | ||
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===Covenant | ===Covenant uses=== | ||
The Covenant have adapted many Forerunner symbols to their own uses. Some uses include putting the symbols on armor and weaponry. | The Covenant have adapted many Forerunner symbols to their own uses. Some uses include putting the symbols on armor and weaponry. | ||
====External==== | ====External==== | ||
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File:Halo2.com_Forerunner_symbols.png|Covenant Forerunner symbols as seen on ''[[Halo2.com]]''. | File:Halo2.com_Forerunner_symbols.png|Covenant Forerunner symbols as seen on ''[[Halo2.com]]''. | ||
File:Covenant Line symbols.png|Small | File:Covenant Line symbols.png|Small line-type symbols as seen on a ''Halo 2'' marketing poster. | ||
File:Speaking_Elite.jpg|[[Sangheili (language)|Sangheili speech]] represented by Forerunner glyphs. | File:Speaking_Elite.jpg|[[Sangheili (language)|Sangheili speech]] represented by Forerunner glyphs. | ||
File:Harvest Covenent chatter.png|Symbol pattern used by the Covenant for [[Harvest]]. | File:Harvest Covenent chatter.png|Symbol pattern used by the Covenant for [[Harvest]]. | ||
File:Covenant Switch.png|Cyan symbol that appears on a switch in ''Halo Reach''. | File:Covenant Switch.png|Cyan symbol that appears on a switch in ''Halo Reach''. | ||
File:Glyph of Faith.JPG|The Glyph of Faith. | File:Glyph of Faith.JPG|The Glyph of Faith carved on the surface of [[Kholo]]. | ||
File:Covenant_Node_Halo_CE.png|Two Forerunner type glyphs appearing on a [[Covenant communication node]]. | File:Covenant_Node_Halo_CE.png|Two Forerunner type glyphs appearing on a [[Covenant communication node]]. | ||
File:Sunaion_Guardian_Symbol.png|A Sangheili interpretation of a Guardian sigil. | File:Sunaion_Guardian_Symbol.png|A Sangheili interpretation of a Guardian sigil. | ||
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File:Grunt Symbol.png|White symbol that appears on Grunts in numerous games. | File:Grunt Symbol.png|White symbol that appears on Grunts in numerous games. | ||
File:Halo 2 anniversary Armor Glyphs.png|Two symbols painted on Sangheili armor. | File:Halo 2 anniversary Armor Glyphs.png|Two symbols painted on Sangheili armor. | ||
File:Prophet_chair_symbol.png|Symbol used on the Prophets | File:Prophet_chair_symbol.png|Symbol used on the Prophets' [[anti-gravity chair]]s. | ||
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File:H2-PlasmaGrenade.png|Green plasma grenade symbol in ''Halo 2''. | File:H2-PlasmaGrenade.png|Green plasma grenade symbol in ''Halo 2''. | ||
File:PlasGren.png|Green plasma grenade symbol in ''Halo 3''. | File:PlasGren.png|Green plasma grenade symbol in ''Halo 3''. | ||
File:Sword_Study_HRB_1.jpg|Energy | File:Sword_Study_HRB_1.jpg|Energy sword hilt with Forerunner symbols on it. | ||
File:Reach T1 Plas Grenade.png|Green plasma grenade symbol in ''Halo Reach''. | File:Reach T1 Plas Grenade.png|Green plasma grenade symbol in ''Halo Reach''. | ||
File:Phantom_forerunner_symbol.png|Symbol that appears on the [[Type-52 Phantom]] in ''Halo Reach''. | File:Phantom_forerunner_symbol.png|Symbol that appears on the [[Type-52 Phantom]] in ''Halo Reach''. | ||
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===Unknown origin=== | ===Unknown origin=== | ||
The following glyphs are used in several locations, but | The following glyphs are used in several locations, but it is unknown who put them there. | ||
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File:Halo_2_Aniversary_Warlord_symbols.png|Hand drawn glyphs on the map [[Warlord]]. | File:Halo_2_Aniversary_Warlord_symbols.png|Hand-drawn glyphs on the map [[Warlord]]. | ||
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==Development | ==Development gallery== | ||
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File:Forerunner_Terminals_Glyphs.jpg|Cut symbols in the ''Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary'' Terminals.<ref>[http://youtu.be/mTwkrMUkNyk '''YouTube:''' ''BTS: Anniversary Terminals'']</ref> | File:Forerunner_Terminals_Glyphs.jpg|Cut symbols in the ''Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary'' Terminals.<ref>[http://youtu.be/mTwkrMUkNyk '''YouTube:''' ''BTS: Anniversary Terminals'']</ref> | ||
