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===Naming conventions=== | ===Naming conventions=== | ||
Forerunner names had concrete meanings in their language, and commonly consisted of a combination of words expressing positive attributes in a grandiose, somewhat poetic manner. In many cases, a Forerunner's name was associated with typical terminology involved with the practices of the rate they were born into; for example, "Bornstellar-Makes-Eternal-Lasting" reflects his Builder lineage. In informal conversation, these names were typically shortened, with only a single part being used.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 261''</ref> | Forerunner names had concrete meanings in their language, and commonly consisted of a combination of words expressing positive attributes in a grandiose, somewhat poetic manner. In many cases, a Forerunner's name was associated with typical terminology involved with the practices of the rate they were born into; for example, "Bornstellar-Makes-Eternal-Lasting" reflects his Builder lineage. In informal conversation, these names were typically shortened, with only a single part being used.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 261''</ref><ref group="note">In ''Halo: Silentium'' and subsequent media, the words comprising Forerunner names are joined by hyphens, whereas in ''Halo: Cryptum'' and ''Halo: Primordium'', they are separated with spaces.</ref> | ||
Many, though not all, higher-ranked or older Forerunners were only known by a title not given at birth but rather adopted at one point in the Forerunner's life, often originating as a sobriquet given to that individual due to one of their traits; for example, the Didact, born Shadow-of-Sundered-Star,{{Ref/Reuse|evgdidact}} gained the name "Didact" from his students while teaching in the [[College of Strategic Defense of the Mantle|War College]].<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 227-228''</ref> [[Manipular]]s were identified as "Form Zero" in their full names.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 33''</ref> | Many, though not all, higher-ranked or older Forerunners were only known by a title not given at birth but rather adopted at one point in the Forerunner's life, often originating as a sobriquet given to that individual due to one of their traits; for example, the Didact, born Shadow-of-Sundered-Star,{{Ref/Reuse|evgdidact}} gained the name "Didact" from his students while teaching in the [[College of Strategic Defense of the Mantle|War College]].<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 227-228''</ref> [[Manipular]]s were identified as "Form Zero" in their full names.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 33''</ref> |