Ecumene Council

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The Ecumene Council[1] 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 Councilors from various rates,[2] the Council was supported by a network of ancillas known as the Council metarcy. The dedicated security force of the Council was known as Council Security.[3]

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.[4][5]

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Sources

  1. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Terminals 1, 2
  2. ^ Halo: Cryptum, page 292
  3. ^ Halo: Cryptum, page 256
  4. ^ Halo: Cryptum, page 255
  5. ^ Halo: Cryptum, page 287