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{{Disambig header|the artifacts|the novel|Halo: Cryptum}} | {{Disambig header|the artifacts|the novel|Halo: Cryptum}} | ||
[[File:H4-DidactPrometheanCryptum.png|thumb|right|250px|The Ur-Didact's combat Cryptum.]] | [[File:H4-DidactPrometheanCryptum.png|thumb|right|250px|The Ur-Didact's combat Cryptum.]] | ||
''' | A '''Cryptum''', or '''Warrior Keep''', was a chamber of meditative exile created by the [[Promethean]]s, the highest class of [[Warrior-Servant]]s in the [[Forerunner]] [[ecumene]]. | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
A Cryptum is a sealed capsule where a high-ranking [[Promethean]] would enter self-imposed exile as punishment for failure or dishonor. When in use, their Forerunner occupants would enter a state of meditative hibernation known as "timeless [[xankara]]". In this state, the Forerunner would have clear access to the [[Domain]] and the ability to explore the immense stores of information contained therein. During this time, the Forerunner would become unaware of the physical world around him, and could remain in a state of suspended animation for thousands of years. Cryptums required an extraordinary amount of force to breach once sealed. They denied access to every species except Forerunners; however, after being designated as [[Reclaimer]]s, [[human]]s have been shown to be capable of unsealing Cryptums.<ref name="halo 4">'''Halo 4'''</ref> The nature of a Cryptum was unknown to most Forerunners, including [[IsoDidact|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 is a sealed capsule where a high-ranking [[Promethean]] would enter self-imposed exile as punishment for failure or dishonor; however, it was often used by those in power as a means with which to silence respected individuals whose punishment otherwise might prove problematic in the eyes of the public. When in use, their Forerunner occupants would enter a state of meditative hibernation known as "timeless [[xankara]]". In this state, the Forerunner would have clear access to the [[Domain]] and the ability to explore the immense stores of information contained therein. During this time, the Forerunner would become unaware of the physical world around him, and could remain in a state of suspended animation for thousands of years. Cryptums required an extraordinary amount of force to breach once sealed. They denied access to every species except Forerunners; however, after being designated as [[Reclaimer]]s, [[human]]s have been shown to be capable of unsealing Cryptums.<ref name="halo 4">'''Halo 4'''</ref> The nature of a Cryptum was unknown to most Forerunners, including [[IsoDidact|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> | ||
Cryptums were not always exclusive to the Prometheans. The long-defunct rate of [[Rate#Theoreticals|Theoreticals]], absorbed into the [[Builder]] rate [[1,100,000 BCE|over a million years BCE]], also used Cryptums in a manner similar to the Prometheans. The Theoretical known as [[Boundless]] was forced to enter a Cryptum after continuing her studies on Forerunner origins and [[Path Kethona]] in defiance of Warrior orders. After being opened a thousand years later, it was discovered that the Cryptum had been faulty, likely due to sabotage, and Boundless had died inside.<ref name="sil">'''[[Halo: Silentium]]''', ''pages 67-68''</ref> | |||
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