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The '''Philologist''' was the leader of the [[Asceticism|ascetic priests]] aboard the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]]. Primarily, the Philologist's main role was tending to the care of the [[Mendicant Bias|Oracle]] within the Dreadnought and interpreting its will.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 267''</ref><ref name="CH274">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 274''</ref> | The '''Philologist''' was the leader of the [[Asceticism|ascetic priests]] aboard the [[Forerunner]] [[Anodyne Spirit|Dreadnought]]. Primarily, the Philologist's main role was tending to the care of the [[Mendicant Bias|Oracle]] within the Dreadnought and interpreting its will.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 267''</ref><ref name="CH274">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 274''</ref> | ||
While the position was more spiritual than political, the Philologist eventually grew into king-maker status. If a trio of [[San'Shyuum]] wished to ascend as [[Hierarchs]] of the [[Covenant]], they required the blessing of the Oracle. As the Oracle entered a period of dormancy, it became necessary to have the Philologist affirm on the behalf of the would be Hierarchs. This would usually require either bribery or blackmail of some form.{{Ref/Reuse|CH274}} | While the position was more spiritual than political, the Philologist eventually grew into king-maker status. If a trio of [[San'Shyuum]] wished to ascend as [[Hierarchs]] of the [[Covenant]], they required the blessing of the Oracle. As the Oracle entered a period of dormancy, it became necessary to have the Philologist affirm on the behalf of the would be Hierarchs. This would usually require either bribery or blackmail of some form.{{Ref/Reuse|CH274}} | ||