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{{Quote|It is upon me! And, as you and I are not on the Roll of Celibates, and as our people are in tragic need of offspring, of continuation… I suggest that when the mood strikes us this evening, we look to the possibility of generating a new San'Shyuum life…|[[Cresanda]] to her mate, [[Mken 'Scre'ah'ben]], during a time of Reproductive Yielding{{Ref/Reuse|bc62}}}} | {{Quote|It is upon me! And, as you and I are not on the Roll of Celibates, and as our people are in tragic need of offspring, of continuation… I suggest that when the mood strikes us this evening, we look to the possibility of generating a new San'Shyuum life…|[[Cresanda]] to her mate, [[Mken 'Scre'ah'ben]], during a time of Reproductive Yielding{{Ref/Reuse|bc62}}}} | ||
[[File:H2AMercy1.jpg|thumb|250px|The High Prophet of Mercy, an elderly San'Shyuum.]] | [[File:H2AMercy1.jpg|thumb|250px|The High Prophet of Mercy, an elderly San'Shyuum.]] | ||
The fertility cycle of a female San'Shyuum is short and rather uncommon, with a great amount of time in between each one. When the female was fertile, specific hormones caused male San'Shyuum to have a greater desire for procreation with their mate.{{Ref/Reuse|bc62}} The species apparently give birth to live offspring.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 171''</ref> Female San'Shyuum generally give birth to a single child, though broods of twins and triplets are possible. Pregnancy and childbirth becomes increasingly difficult with advanced age.<ref name="ch261">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''pages 261-265''</ref> The fertility cycle of the San'Shyuum was referred to as the time of Reproductive Yielding.{{Ref/Reuse|bc62}} Due to the relatively small population of fertile San'Shyuum, the species' population growth dwindled and recessive traits were expressed with greater frequency with each successive generation, despite [[Roll of Celibates|efforts]] within San'Shyuum society to maintain genetic stability and prevent the spread of recessive traits. However, further in the past, some chose to keep their bloodlines "pure", as one's lineage is an important component of one's identity. The [[Sebalim'tet]] lineage is one such bloodline.{{Ref/Reuse|Best}}{{Ref/Reuse|lootcrate8}} During the Covenant's waning years, the [[Ministry of Preparation]] utilized Forerunner [[Lifeworker]] machinery within the [[Sacred Promissory]] that has been sourced from the so-called Dreadnought to alter a San'Shyuum's genes; [[Biological augmentation|augmented]] as [[Prelate]]s, these San'Shyuum were able to breed without spreading recessive traits to offspring and were used in offensive roles.<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 29'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Prelates were created with the assistance of [[chirurgeon]]s, who accomplished this work not only on ''High Charity'' but also aboard specialized [[Mjern-pattern agricultural support | The fertility cycle of a female San'Shyuum is short and rather uncommon, with a great amount of time in between each one. When the female was fertile, specific hormones caused male San'Shyuum to have a greater desire for procreation with their mate.{{Ref/Reuse|bc62}} The species apparently give birth to live offspring.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 171''</ref> Female San'Shyuum generally give birth to a single child, though broods of twins and triplets are possible. Pregnancy and childbirth becomes increasingly difficult with advanced age.<ref name="ch261">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''pages 261-265''</ref> The fertility cycle of the San'Shyuum was referred to as the time of Reproductive Yielding.{{Ref/Reuse|bc62}} Due to the relatively small population of fertile San'Shyuum, the species' population growth dwindled and recessive traits were expressed with greater frequency with each successive generation, despite [[Roll of Celibates|efforts]] within San'Shyuum society to maintain genetic stability and prevent the spread of recessive traits. However, further in the past, some chose to keep their bloodlines "pure", as one's lineage is an important component of one's identity. The [[Sebalim'tet]] lineage is one such bloodline.{{Ref/Reuse|Best}}{{Ref/Reuse|lootcrate8}} During the Covenant's waning years, the [[Ministry of Preparation]] utilized Forerunner [[Lifeworker]] machinery within the [[Sacred Promissory]] that has been sourced from the so-called Dreadnought to alter a San'Shyuum's genes; [[Biological augmentation|augmented]] as [[Prelate]]s, these San'Shyuum were able to breed without spreading recessive traits to offspring and were used in offensive roles.<ref>'''Halo: Shadow of Intent''', ''page 29'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Prelates were created with the assistance of [[chirurgeon]]s, who accomplished this work not only on ''High Charity'' but also aboard specialized [[Mjern-pattern agricultural support ship|DSC-class agricultural support ships]] fitted with the appropriate arcane Forerunner instrumentation.<ref>''[[Halo: Warfleet]]'' ''page 69''</ref> | ||
The lifespan of a San'Shyuum is extensive, largely as a result of advanced medical technology intended to ensure longevity, with many San'Shyuum living for hundreds of years.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Such a process began in about [[1552]], approximately one thousand years before the collapse of the Covenant. Currently, more than a quarter of their population are now super-bicentenarians.{{Ref/Reuse|Best}} With age, hair grows more sparsely and white, the skin pales,{{Ref/Reuse|ch143}} and physical ailments such as [[Wikipedia:arthritis|arthritis]] develop.<ref name="bc161">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 161-163'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Elder San'Shyuum in the Covenant were forced to use their herbal medicines regularly.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 48''</ref> The San'Shyuum were also remarkably long-lived by the time of the Forerunners; the [[First Prophet]], for example, was over nine thousand years old by [[97,445 BCE]].<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 216''</ref> | The lifespan of a San'Shyuum is extensive, largely as a result of advanced medical technology intended to ensure longevity, with many San'Shyuum living for hundreds of years.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Such a process began in about [[1552]], approximately one thousand years before the collapse of the Covenant. Currently, more than a quarter of their population are now super-bicentenarians.{{Ref/Reuse|Best}} With age, hair grows more sparsely and white, the skin pales,{{Ref/Reuse|ch143}} and physical ailments such as [[Wikipedia:arthritis|arthritis]] develop.<ref name="bc161">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 161-163'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Elder San'Shyuum in the Covenant were forced to use their herbal medicines regularly.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 48''</ref> The San'Shyuum were also remarkably long-lived by the time of the Forerunners; the [[First Prophet]], for example, was over nine thousand years old by [[97,445 BCE]].<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 216''</ref> | ||