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[[File:H2A - Kig-Yar convicts.jpg|thumb|300px|Kig-Yar prisoners on ''High Charity''.]] | [[File:H2A - Kig-Yar convicts.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Kig-Yar]] prisoners on ''[[High Charity]]''.]] | ||
{{Quote|WARNING: HITCHHIKERS MAY BE ESCAPED CONVICTS.|[[Superintendent|The Superintendent]]}} | {{Quote|WARNING: HITCHHIKERS MAY BE ESCAPED CONVICTS.|[[Superintendent|The Superintendent]]}} | ||
A '''convict''', also called a '''prisoner''', is an individual imprisoned and deprived of personal freedoms after being found guilty of a crime by some form of authority. Individuals can be imprisoned for various reasons ranging from minor violations like theft to major crimes such as murder, [[piracy]], [[terrorism]], and treason. Convicts are incarcerated by their own peers unlike [[Prisoner of war|prisoners of war]], who are combatants imprisoned by enemies forces following an armed conflict. While in captivity, prisoners are typically fitted with [[physical restraints]]. Both [[human]] and [[Covenant]] often send their convicted criminals on [[prison ship]]s to distant labor and correctional facilities, known as [[Penal colony|penal colonies]].<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 294''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref> Aboard military bases, vessels or space stations, prisoners are detained in a [[Holding chamber|holding jail]] called a ''Brig''. | A '''convict''', also called a '''prisoner''', is an individual imprisoned and deprived of personal freedoms after being found guilty of a crime by some form of authority. Individuals can be imprisoned for various reasons ranging from minor violations like theft to major crimes such as murder, [[piracy]], [[terrorism]], and [[treason]]. Convicts are incarcerated by their own peers unlike [[Prisoner of war|prisoners of war]], who are combatants imprisoned by enemies forces following an armed conflict. While in captivity, prisoners are typically fitted with [[physical restraints]]. Both [[human]] and [[Covenant]] often send their convicted criminals on [[prison ship]]s to distant labor and correctional facilities, known as [[Penal colony|penal colonies]].<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 294''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref> Aboard military bases, vessels or space stations, prisoners are detained in a [[Holding chamber|holding jail]] called a ''Brig''. | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
===Human=== | ===Human=== | ||
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During the [[Human-Covenant War]], [[UNSC]] humans could be punished with life imprisonment or execution if they violated the [[Cole Protocol]]. Human convicts would have prison barcodes [[tattoo | During the [[Human-Covenant War]], [[UNSC]] humans could be punished with life imprisonment or execution if they violated the [[Cole Protocol]]. Human convicts would have prison barcodes [[tattoo]]ed onto their arms and would also be implanted with a tracking chip.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', "[[The Mona Lisa]]"</ref> | ||
===Covenant=== | ===Covenant=== | ||
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Although not seemingly convicted of any crimes, the [[Unmutuals]], asocial Yanmee'e who suffered from personality disorders, were sentenced to work to death in penal colonies operated by [[Mgalekgolo]] and Kig-Yar guards.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', "[[Blunt Instruments]]"</ref> | Although not seemingly convicted of any crimes, the [[Unmutuals]], asocial Yanmee'e who suffered from personality disorders, were sentenced to work to death in penal colonies operated by [[Mgalekgolo]] and Kig-Yar guards.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', "[[Blunt Instruments]]"</ref> | ||
In addition, disgraced warriors found by the [[High Council]] to be guilty of [[ | In addition, disgraced warriors found by the [[High Council]] to be guilty of [[List of known Covenant heretics|heresy]] would be publicly tortured and branded with the [[Mark of Shame]], only to be sentenced to death soon after. This fate awaited Supreme Commander [[Thel 'Vadamee]] following his defeat at [[Installation 04]]. The terms of his execution were left in the hands of the [[Hierarchs]], who overruled the council and allowed 'Vadamee to redeem himself by becoming the next Arbiter. | ||
===Forerunner=== | ===Forerunner=== | ||
{{Main|Catalog}} | {{Main|Catalog}} | ||
As an act of penance, [[Forerunners]] who had committed crimes could volunteer to be reformed and serve the [[Juridical]] [[rate]] as evidence-gathering agents. Those who did had their biological bodies reduced to a shriveled form and encased in a mechanical carapace. They were stripped of their individuality and personhood, becoming a collective entity committed to investigating criminal actions by citizens of the [[Ecumene]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Silentium]]''', ''page 24''</ref> [[ | As an act of penance, [[Forerunners]] who had committed crimes could volunteer to be reformed and serve the [[Juridical]] [[rate]] as evidence-gathering agents. Those who did had their biological bodies reduced to a shriveled form and encased in a mechanical carapace. They were stripped of their individuality and personhood, becoming a collective entity committed to investigating criminal actions by citizens of the [[Ecumene]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Silentium]]''', ''page 24''</ref> [[Skycrypt]]s, large suspended detention centers, were utilized by Forerunner to contain or isolate dangerous beings.<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''', multiplayer map ''Solitary''</ref> | ||
==List of notable prisoners== | ==List of notable prisoners== | ||
* [[Benjamin Giraud]] - Conspired against the Office of Naval Intelligence in [[2558]]. Currently detained in Cube B-349 at [[Midnight Facility]]. | * [[Benjamin Giraud]] - Conspired against the Office of Naval Intelligence in [[2558]]. Currently detained in Cube B-349 at [[Midnight Facility]]. | ||
* [[Catherine Halsey]] - Arrested for committing treacherous actions in 2552. Formerly an escaped fugitive in the custody of Jul 'Mdama. | * [[Catherine Halsey]] - Arrested for committing treacherous actions in 2552. Formerly an escaped fugitive in the custody of Jul 'Mdama. | ||
* [[Daniel Clayton]] - Incarcerated for treason against the UNSC after [[Ambush at Oth Lodon|attempting to destroy]] the {{ | * [[Daniel Clayton]] - Incarcerated for treason against the UNSC after [[Ambush at Oth Lodon|attempting to destroy]] the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. Currently detained at Midnight Facility. | ||
* [[George Crispin]] - Imprisoned aboard the [[Mona Lisa]] in [[2552]] for some unknown criminal offense. | * [[George Crispin]] - Imprisoned aboard the [[Mona Lisa]] in [[2552]] for some unknown criminal offense. | ||
* [[Irena Magnusson]] - Detained at Midnight Facility for failing to prevent Jul 'Mdama from escaping [[Trevelyan]] in [[2553]]. | * [[Irena Magnusson]] - Detained at Midnight Facility for failing to prevent Jul 'Mdama from escaping [[Trevelyan]] in [[2553]]. | ||
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* [[Sali 'Nyon]] - Formerly imprisoned by Jul 'Mdama after a failed coup on [[Aktis IV]]. | * [[Sali 'Nyon]] - Formerly imprisoned by Jul 'Mdama after a failed coup on [[Aktis IV]]. | ||
* [[Thel 'Vadam]] - Imprisoned for heresy after failing to protect Halo [[Installation 04]], was spared from execution and appointment to the rank of Arbiter. | * [[Thel 'Vadam]] - Imprisoned for heresy after failing to protect Halo [[Installation 04]], was spared from execution and appointment to the rank of Arbiter. | ||
* [[Alo Sebukah]] - A [[San'Shyuum]] imprisoned at [[Midnight Facility]]. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HWG | File:HWG Moramee Cuffed.png|[[Ripa 'Moramee]] is convicted of heinous crimes. | ||
File:HEvol_-_Rimmer_Henry.png|[[Patrick Rimmer]] and [[Henry]] were prisoners aboard the [[Mona Lisa | File:HEvol_-_Rimmer_Henry.png|[[Patrick Rimmer]] and [[Henry]] were prisoners aboard the ''[[Mona Lisa]]''. | ||
File:Caged.jpg|Kig-Yar convicts from ''Halo 2'' | File:Caged.jpg|Kig-Yar convicts from ''Halo 2''. | ||
File:Halsey - Prisoner hand-off.png|Prisoner Dr. Halsey is brought aboard the ''Infinity.'' | File:Halsey - Prisoner hand-off.png|Prisoner Dr. Halsey is brought aboard the ''Infinity.'' | ||
File:HE19 Sali imprisoned.jpg|[[Sali 'Nyon]] held prisoner by [[Jul 'Mdama]]. | File:HE19 Sali imprisoned.jpg|[[Sali 'Nyon]] held prisoner by [[Jul 'Mdama]]. | ||
File:HtT-BloodyBen.jpg|Benjamin Giraud imprisoned by ONI | File:HtT-BloodyBen.jpg|Benjamin Giraud imprisoned by ONI. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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