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The '''Ecumene Council'''<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''', ''Terminals 1, 2''</ref> was the main government and lawmaking body of the [[Forerunner]] [[ecumene]]. It was located at the [[Capital]]. Lead by the [[First Councilor]] and composed of five hundred [[Councilor (Forerunner)|Councilors]] from various [[rate]]s,<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 292''</ref> the Council was supported by a network of [[ancilla]]s known as the [[Metarchy|Council metarchy]]. The Council's dedicated security force was known as [[Council Security]].<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 256''</ref>
The '''Ecumene Council'''<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''', ''Terminals 1, 2''</ref> was the main government and lawmaking body of the [[Forerunner]] [[ecumene]]. It was located at the [[Capital]]. When referencing the Council, a distinction is often made between the '''Old Council''' and the '''New Council''', the former's transition to the latter being defined by a major shift in governance and [[Master Builder]] [[Faber]]'s exile around a decade before the end of the [[Forerunner-Flood war]].<ref name="s18">'''Halo: Silentium''', ''page 18''</ref>


Councilors typically served for a thousand years and took vows of abstinence and austerity. This was apparent in the general aesthetic associated with the Council; their [[Council ship|ships]] and [[Domicile|residential facilities]] lacked luxury or adornment, yet reflected the Council's status and power.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 255''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 287''</ref>
Led by the [[First Councilor]] and composed of five hundred [[Councilor (Forerunner)|Councilors]] from various [[rate]]s,<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 292''</ref> the Council was supported by a network of [[ancilla]]s known as the [[Metarchy|Council metarchy]]. The Council's dedicated security force was known as [[Council Security]].<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 256''</ref> Councilors typically served for a thousand years and took vows of abstinence and austerity. This was apparent in the general aesthetic associated with the Council; their [[Council ship|ships]] and [[Domicile|residential facilities]] lacked luxury or adornment, yet reflected the Council's status and power.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 255''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 287''</ref>


==History==
==History==
During the [[human-Forerunner wars]], the Council was affected by the growing influence of the [[Builder]]s, whose power and wealth continued to accumulate as they supplied increasingly more weapons to fuel the war effort. The Council began to lose many of the Forerunners' old ways and ideals, becoming more ruthless and economically-driven. This general corruption led to [[Prehistoric human civilization|humanity's]] exceedingly severe punishment after the Forerunners' victory.<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''pages 33-34''</ref> The Builders' power continued to consolidate gradually over the following millennia due to the political maneuvering of the [[Master Builder]], [[Faber]], culminating around [[101,000 BCE]] with the exile of the opposing [[Promethean]]s, leaving Faber and his like-minded Builders virtually in complete control of what would later be known as the "Old Council".<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''page 47''</ref>
During the [[human-Forerunner wars]], the Council was affected by the growing influence of the [[Builder]]s, whose power and wealth continued to accumulate as they supplied increasingly more weapons to fuel the war effort. The Council began to lose many of the Forerunners' old ways and ideals, becoming more ruthless and economically-driven. This general corruption led to [[Prehistoric human civilization|humanity's]] exceedingly severe punishment after the Forerunners' victory.<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''pages 33-34''</ref> The Builders' power continued to consolidate gradually over the following millennia due to the political maneuvering of the [[Master Builder]], [[Faber]], culminating around [[101,000 BCE]] with the exile of the opposing [[Promethean]]s, leaving Faber and his like-minded Builders virtually in complete control of what would later be known as the "Old Council".<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''page 47''</ref>


However, around a thousand years later, the Old Council underwent a radical change. After the Master Builder used [[Installation 07|a Halo]] to [[Battle of Janjur Qom|commit a genocide]] of the [[San 'Shyuum]], not even Faber's allies in the Council could justify what was considered a crime against the [[Mantle]], and a revolutionary party of younger councilors opposed to the Master Builder took command.<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''page 264''</ref> With word out that the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]] had returned, he was called upon to be restored in command while Faber was put on trial before the [[Supreme Mantle Court]].<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''page 250''</ref> During the proceedings, however, the rogue AI [[Mendicant Bias]] staged a [[Battle of the Capital|massive attack on the Capital]] and eventually fired a [[Halo Array|Halo]] in the system, killing most of the Old Council; however, a number of councilors managed to survive deep within the Capital.<ref name="s18">'''Halo: Silentium''', ''page 18''</ref>
However, around a thousand years later, the Old Council underwent a radical change. After the Master Builder used [[Installation 07|a Halo]] to [[Battle of Janjur Qom|commit a genocide]] of the [[San 'Shyuum]], not even Faber's allies in the Council could justify what was considered a crime against the [[Mantle]], and a revolutionary party of younger councilors opposed to the Master Builder took command.<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''page 264''</ref> With word out that the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]] had returned, he was called upon to be restored in command while Faber was put on trial before the [[Supreme Mantle Court]].<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''page 250''</ref> During the proceedings, however, the rogue AI [[Mendicant Bias]] staged a [[Battle of the Capital|massive attack on the Capital]] and eventually fired a [[Halo Array|Halo]] in the system, killing most of the Old Council; however, a number of councilors managed to survive deep within the Capital.<ref name="s18"/>


After the Forerunners' reconquest of the Capital system, the survivors of the Council were reconstituted into what was now referred to as the "New Council", which continued to function for several years.<ref name="s18"/> After the Flood took over the Capital system, the remaining Council members escaped to the [[greater Ark]] with the [[Master Juridical]].<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''String 28''</ref> There, they agreed to restore the Master Builder in command of Forerunner defense, as his Halos provided the only remaining defense against the [[Flood]].<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''page 242''</ref> The final dictum issued by the Council, before its destruction at the [[Battle of the greater Ark]],<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''page 312''</ref> ordained the deployment of the final Halo installations in their designated locations across the galaxy and the protocols involved with the assignment of the installations' respective [[monitor]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''', ''[[Terminal/Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Terminal 2]]''</ref>
After the Forerunners' reconquest of the Capital system, the survivors of the Council were reconstituted into what was now referred to as the "New Council", which continued to function for several years.<ref name="s18"/> After the Flood took over the Capital system, the remaining Council members escaped to the [[greater Ark]] with the [[Master Juridical]].<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''String 28''</ref> There, they agreed to restore the Master Builder in command of Forerunner defense, as his Halos provided the only remaining defense against the [[Flood]].<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''page 242''</ref> The final dictum issued by the Council, before its destruction at the [[Battle of the greater Ark]],<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''page 312''</ref> ordained the deployment of the final Halo installations in their designated locations across the galaxy and the protocols involved with the assignment of the installations' respective [[monitor]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''', ''[[Terminal/Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Terminal 2]]''</ref>

Revision as of 01:17, February 19, 2014

The Ecumene Council[1] was the main government and lawmaking body of the Forerunner ecumene. It was located at the Capital. When referencing the Council, a distinction is often made between the Old Council and the New Council, the former's transition to the latter being defined by a major shift in governance and Master Builder Faber's exile around a decade before the end of the Forerunner-Flood war.[2]

Led by the First Councilor and composed of five hundred Councilors from various rates,[3] the Council was supported by a network of ancillas known as the Council metarchy. The Council's dedicated security force was known as Council Security.[4] Councilors typically served for a thousand years and took vows of abstinence and austerity. This was apparent in the general aesthetic associated with the Council; their ships and residential facilities lacked luxury or adornment, yet reflected the Council's status and power.[5][6]

History

During the human-Forerunner wars, the Council was affected by the growing influence of the Builders, whose power and wealth continued to accumulate as they supplied increasingly more weapons to fuel the war effort. The Council began to lose many of the Forerunners' old ways and ideals, becoming more ruthless and economically-driven. This general corruption led to humanity's exceedingly severe punishment after the Forerunners' victory.[7] The Builders' power continued to consolidate gradually over the following millennia due to the political maneuvering of the Master Builder, Faber, culminating around 101,000 BCE with the exile of the opposing Prometheans, leaving Faber and his like-minded Builders virtually in complete control of what would later be known as the "Old Council".[8]

However, around a thousand years later, the Old Council underwent a radical change. After the Master Builder used a Halo to commit a genocide of the San 'Shyuum, not even Faber's allies in the Council could justify what was considered a crime against the Mantle, and a revolutionary party of younger councilors opposed to the Master Builder took command.[9] With word out that the Didact had returned, he was called upon to be restored in command while Faber was put on trial before the Supreme Mantle Court.[10] During the proceedings, however, the rogue AI Mendicant Bias staged a massive attack on the Capital and eventually fired a Halo in the system, killing most of the Old Council; however, a number of councilors managed to survive deep within the Capital.[2]

After the Forerunners' reconquest of the Capital system, the survivors of the Council were reconstituted into what was now referred to as the "New Council", which continued to function for several years.[2] After the Flood took over the Capital system, the remaining Council members escaped to the greater Ark with the Master Juridical.[11] There, they agreed to restore the Master Builder in command of Forerunner defense, as his Halos provided the only remaining defense against the Flood.[12] The final dictum issued by the Council, before its destruction at the Battle of the greater Ark,[13] ordained the deployment of the final Halo installations in their designated locations across the galaxy and the protocols involved with the assignment of the installations' respective monitors.[14]

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Terminals 1, 2
  2. ^ a b c Halo: Silentium, page 18
  3. ^ Halo: Cryptum, page 292
  4. ^ Halo: Cryptum, page 256
  5. ^ Halo: Cryptum, page 255
  6. ^ Halo: Cryptum, page 287
  7. ^ Halo: Silentium, pages 33-34
  8. ^ Halo: Silentium, page 47
  9. ^ Halo: Silentium, page 264
  10. ^ Halo: Silentium, page 250
  11. ^ Halo: Silentium, String 28
  12. ^ Halo: Silentium, page 242
  13. ^ Halo: Silentium, page 312
  14. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Terminal 2
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