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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 [[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. This Cryptum | 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. This Cryptum was destroyed when the Master Chief detonated a Havok-class nuclear warhead inside the Didact's flagship, ''[[Mantle's Approach]]'' which it had joined with.<ref name="halo 4">'''Halo 4'''</ref> | ||
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