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The Stoics were formed by San'Shyuum that opposed the study or manipulation of [[Forerunner]] artifacts on [[Janjur Qom]]. They believed that the Forerunners were gods and the relics were gifts from them meant to be worshipped.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 125''</ref> The [[grotto of the Great Transition]] was associated with visual images of [[Librarian|a legendary goddess]] that was associated with [[Conservation Measure|rebirth]].<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 98''</ref> The language of the Stoics was similar to the [[San'Shyuum language]] used by the [[Reformists]]. It was very old-fashioned compared to the Reformist language, but it posed no language barrier between the two factions.<ref name="bc89">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 89''</ref> The significantly lower gravity of ''[[High Charity]]'' and lack of genetic diversity led to the Reformists evolving to be weaker and less muscular than the Stoics, giving the Stoics a physical advantage.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 95''</ref> | The Stoics were formed by San'Shyuum that opposed the study or manipulation of [[Forerunner]] artifacts on [[Janjur Qom]]. They believed that the Forerunners were gods and the relics were gifts from them meant to be worshipped.<ref>'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 125''</ref> The [[grotto of the Great Transition]] was associated with visual images of [[Librarian|a legendary goddess]] that was associated with [[Conservation Measure|rebirth]].<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 98''</ref> The language of the Stoics was similar to the [[San'Shyuum language]] used by the [[Reformists]]. It was very old-fashioned compared to the Reformist language, but it posed no language barrier between the two factions.<ref name="bc89">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 89''</ref> The significantly lower gravity of ''[[High Charity]]'' and lack of genetic diversity led to the Reformists evolving to be weaker and less muscular than the Stoics, giving the Stoics a physical advantage.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 95''</ref> | ||
The Stoics had largely resisted technological progress, likely because they believed that development of new technologies may bring upon the wrath of their gods. The Stoics possessed attack vehicles that were capable of flight, which used air compression and gas-ignited fuel to operate | The Stoics had largely resisted technological progress, likely because they believed that development of new technologies may bring upon the wrath of their gods. The Stoics possessed attack vehicles that were capable of flight, which used air compression and gas-ignited fuel to operate and to fire their weaponry. The Stoics were also noted to have simple satellites and other structures compatible with a [[Technological Achievement Tiers|Tier 5]] society.<ref name="bc89"/> They had some form of reflector scanning technology that could detect vehicles entering Janjur Qom's atmosphere,<ref name="bc97"/> as well as long-range missiles capable of hitting a ship in orbit.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 149''</ref> However, they were most advanced in the fields of biotechnology and genetics. | ||
The Stoics domesticated the [[garfren]] for milk, cheese, and meat.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 129''</ref> Resources from smaller villages on the planet were often taken by the Stoics that lived in the capital city.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 138''</ref> Young male San'Shyuum were often conscripted into the Stoic military.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 130''</ref> Stoic warriors used [[folasteed]] mounts in battle. These mounts were essentially the forest itself creating riding mounts from itself for the soldiers, as if the riders were sliding along the forest's vegetation. Additionally, the vines of the forests had been genetically modified to manipulate objects or even tear apart a living being. The plants were controlled by the riders, but had the ability to feel threatened and could attack if they deemed it necessary.<ref name="bc137"/> | The Stoics domesticated the [[garfren]] for milk, cheese, and meat.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 129''</ref> Resources from smaller villages on the planet were often taken by the Stoics that lived in the capital city.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 138''</ref> Young male San'Shyuum were often conscripted into the Stoic military.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 130''</ref> Stoic warriors used [[folasteed]] mounts in battle. These mounts were essentially the forest itself creating riding mounts from itself for the soldiers, as if the riders were sliding along the forest's vegetation. Additionally, the vines of the forests had been genetically modified to manipulate objects or even tear apart a living being. The plants were controlled by the riders, but had the ability to feel threatened and could attack if they deemed it necessary.<ref name="bc137"/> | ||