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A '''Cylix''' is a genetic repository used by [[Forerunners]] to store and catalogue indexed specimens. Functioning as instrumental tools for the [[Lifeworker]]s [[Conservation Measure]], cylixes were mainly used to protect population samples in order to later [[Reintroduction|reseed life]] in the galaxy after the activation of the [[Halo Array]].
A '''Cylix''' is a genetic repository used by [[Forerunners]] to store and catalogue indexed specimens. Functioning as instrumental tools for the [[Lifeworker]]s [[Conservation Measure]], cylixes were mainly used to protect population samples in order to later [[Reintroduction|reseed life]] in the galaxy after the activation of the [[Halo Array]].{{Ref/Film|Origins}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
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Cylixes take the form of large slabs with stylized hardlight carvings depicting the type of specimen that resided within them. While their main purpose was to facilitate the repopulation of the galaxy, in some cases the Forerunners used cylixes as prisons for entities that were deemed to be a threat.
Cylixes take the form of large slabs with stylized hardlight carvings depicting the type of specimen that resided within them. While their main purpose was to facilitate the repopulation of the galaxy, in some cases the Forerunners used cylixes as prisons for entities that were deemed to be a threat.


Cylixes within [[Installation 07]] contained species such as [[human]]s, [[Sangheili]], [[Jiralhanae]], and [[Unggoy]], in addition to [[the Harbinger]] and [[Xalanyn|Endless]].
Cylixes within [[Installation 07]] contained species such as [[human]]s, [[Sangheili]], [[Jiralhanae]], and [[Unggoy]], in addition to [[Flood]]{{Ref/Level|HINF|Foundation (Halo Infinite)}} and [[Xalanyn]].{{Ref/Game|Id=stinger|HINF|Post-credits cinematic}}
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:HINF Forerunner Cylix Storage.png|Numerous cylixes stored beneath Installation 07.
File:Origins samples.png|Cortana's depiction of cylixes onboard a [[Keyship]] in ''[[Halo Legends]]'': ''[[Origins]]''.
File:Ancient Grunts.jpg|Ancient Unggoy being released from cylixes onto [[Balaho]] after the [[Great Purification]].
File:HINF Forerunner Cylix Storage.png|Numerous cylixes stored beneath Installation 07 in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF Zeta Halo Cylix.png|Human cylix.
File:HINF Zeta Halo Cylix.png|Human cylix.
File:HINF Grunt Cylix.png|Unggoy cylix.
File:HINF Grunt Cylix.png|Unggoy cylix.
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File:HINF Unknown Cylix.png|A sequestered cylix for a [[Flood infection form]].
File:HINF Unknown Cylix.png|A sequestered cylix for a [[Flood infection form]].
File:HINF Unknown Cylix Scan.png|The Flood cylix from below.
File:HINF Unknown Cylix Scan.png|The Flood cylix from below.
File:Origins samples.png|Cortana's depiction of cylixes onboard a [[Keyship]].
File:HINF SA Endless Cylixes.png|Endless cylixes in the [[Silent Auditorium (location)|Silent Auditorium]].
File:Ancient Grunts.jpg|Ancient Unggoy being released from cylixes onto [[Balaho]] after the [[Great Purification]].
File:HINF Xalanyn Cylix.png|Endless Cylixes as seen in storage within the Silent Auditorium.
File:HINF SA Endless Cylixes.png|[[Xalanyn|Endless]] cylixes in the [[Silent Auditorium (location)|Silent Auditorium]].
File:HINF Xalanyn Cylix.png|Endless Cylixes as seen in storage within the [[Silent Auditorium (location)|Silent Auditorium]].
File:HINF Cylix Xalanyn.png|Another storage chamber containing Xalanyn Cylixes
File:HINF Cylix Xalanyn.png|Another storage chamber containing Xalanyn Cylixes
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Revision as of 21:15, December 23, 2021

Cylix
Forerunner Cylix
Overview

Role:

Genetic repository

 

A Cylix is a genetic repository used by Forerunners to store and catalogue indexed specimens. Functioning as instrumental tools for the Lifeworkers Conservation Measure, cylixes were mainly used to protect population samples in order to later reseed life in the galaxy after the activation of the Halo Array.[1]

Overview

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

Cylixes take the form of large slabs with stylized hardlight carvings depicting the type of specimen that resided within them. While their main purpose was to facilitate the repopulation of the galaxy, in some cases the Forerunners used cylixes as prisons for entities that were deemed to be a threat.

Cylixes within Installation 07 contained species such as humans, Sangheili, Jiralhanae, and Unggoy, in addition to Flood[2] and Xalanyn.[3]

Spoilers end here.

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Origins
  2. ^ Halo Infinite, campaign level Foundation (Halo Infinite)
  3. ^ Halo Infinite, Post-credits cinematic