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The '''Mantle''' <ref>[[Terminals]], ''[[Halo 3]]''</ref> is mentioned in the [[Terminals]] found on the [[Ark]] and on [[Installation 04 (II)]]. While no exact definition of it exists, it is heavily implied that it is the source of the [[Forerunners]]' "authority", and is the reason why they fight the [[Flood]]—to protect their "charges" from the [[Parasite]]. It has been implied, albeit in a derogatory manner, that the '''Mantle''' was passed down to them by the [[Precursors]], and that it has now been handed down to [[Reclaimers|Humanity]]. | The '''Mantle''' <ref>[[Terminals]], ''[[Halo 3]]''</ref> is mentioned in the [[Terminals]] found on the [[Ark]] and on [[Installation 04 (II)]]. While no exact definition of it exists, it is heavily implied that it is the source of the [[Forerunners]]' "authority", (like a religion) and is the reason why they fight the [[Flood]]—to protect their "charges" from the [[Parasite]]. It has been implied, albeit in a derogatory manner, that the '''Mantle''' was passed down to them by the [[Precursors]], and that it has now been handed down to [[Reclaimers|Humanity]]. | ||
Many [[Forerunners]] doubted the purpose of the '''Mantle''', dismissing it as superstition and fairy tales. The [[Librarian]], in particular, doubted that it was useful or benign, stating that she believed it responsible for the downfall of the [[Forerunners]] at the hands of the [[Flood]]. It is largely implied that this was indeed the case: the '''Mantle''' acted as a stumbling block to the progression of [[Forerunner]] society and ultimately was nothing more than an impediment. | Many [[Forerunners]] doubted the purpose of the '''Mantle''', dismissing it as superstition and fairy tales. The [[Librarian]], in particular, doubted that it was useful or benign, stating that she believed it responsible for the downfall of the [[Forerunners]] at the hands of the [[Flood]]. It is largely implied that this was indeed the case: the '''Mantle''' acted as a stumbling block to the progression of [[Forerunner]] society and ultimately was nothing more than an impediment. | ||