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 The new form assumed by the Didact near the end of the Forerunner-Flood war, caused by a failed attempt to decipher Flood immunity,<ref name="h4terminals"/> had a more grotesque, bestial appearance, with more pronounced facial features, much less prominent lips and the addition of large fangs. His eyes also became more deep-set and red as opposed to the original grayish blue, and his fur changed from pale blue to dark brown.<ref name="h4"/>
-The Didact's [[Forerunner personal armor|personal armor]] worn after his most recent mutation has an uncharacteristically ornate appearance, in contrast to the more humble designs historically worn by Warrior-Servants. The suit is comprised of a number of silver armor sections with complex patterns of orange light. The bodysuit beneath the armor sections is colored black and dark red, resulting in an appearance similar to exposed musculature. The helmet of this armor suit appears to be modeled after a skull, with orange "eyes" rather than a visor like before, and a small breathing port on the nose.<ref name="h4"/> The original armor worn by the Didact was in line with traditional Warrior-Servant armor in both design and coloration; bearing the mottled gray and blue colors of a Warrior-Servant,<ref name="pri339">'''Halo: Primordium''', ''page 339''</ref> the suit was, despite his lofty status, considered austere in contrast to more lavishly decorated armor worn by the Builders.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 81-82''</ref>
+The Didact's original armor complied with Warrior-Servant tradition in both design and coloration; bearing the mottled gray and blue colors of a Warrior-Servant,<ref name="pri339">'''Halo: Primordium''', ''page 339''</ref> the suit was, despite its wearer's lofty status, considered austere in contrast to more lavishly decorated armor worn by the Builders.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 81-82''</ref> Circa 100,000 BCE, the Builder known as [[Maker-of-Moons]] gave the Didact her [[Forerunner personal armor|personal armor]] when the pair met in the Burn near Uthera Midgeerd.<ref name="ref name="string5-7"/> The Didact continued to wear this armor from his rescue until the suit's apparent destruction in 2557.<ref name="HE10"/> In stark contrast to his prior armor, the Didact's newer suit is prominently ornamented, befitting its former owner's place as a high-ranking Builder. It is composed a number of silver armor sections with complex patterns of orange light. The bodysuit beneath the armor sections is colored black and dark red, resulting in an appearance similar to exposed musculature. The helmet of this armor suit appears to be modeled after a skull, with orange "eyes" rather than a visor, as well as a small breathing port on the nose.<ref name="h4"/>
 == Trivia ==
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 ===Production notes===
 [[File:CEA_Terminal_-_Didact.jpg|thumb|230px|The Didact's symbol as seen in the final terminal of ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.]]
-*The Ur-Didact is the main antagonist of ''Halo 4'', and he will be a "pivotal character" in subsequent media.<ref name="gttv">[http://www.gametrailers.com/full-episodes/qevv7h/gt-tv-halo-4 '''GameTrailers''': ''GTTV: Halo 4'']</ref> He is voiced by [[Wikipedia:Keith Szarabajka|Keith Szarabajka]],<ref>'''''Halo 4'' credits'''</ref> known for his role as the voice of [[W:c:Masseffect:Harbinger|Harbinger]] in ''[[Wikipedia:Mass Effect 2|Mass Effect 2]]''. Szarabajka also voiced Dr. [[Cameron Alexander]] a scientist in ''[[Spartan Ops]]'' Episode 4 Chapter 5.
+*The Didact is the main antagonist of ''Halo 4'' and the third story arc of ''[[Halo: Escalation]]'', "The Next 72 Hours". He has been said to serve as a pivotal character in post-''Halo 4'' media, though the significance of this statement is unclear.<ref name="gttv">[http://www.gametrailers.com/full-episodes/qevv7h/gt-tv-halo-4 '''GameTrailers''': ''GTTV: Halo 4'']</ref> The Didact is voiced by [[Wikipedia:Keith Szarabajka|Keith Szarabajka]],<ref>'''''Halo 4'' credits'''</ref> known for his role as the voice of [[W:c:Masseffect:Harbinger|Harbinger]] in ''[[Wikipedia:Mass Effect 2|Mass Effect 2]]''. Szarabajka also voiced Dr. [[Cameron Alexander]] a scientist in ''[[Spartan Ops]]'' Episode 4 Chapter 5.
 *The ''Composing A Universe'' featurette included in the limited edition of the ''Halo 4 Soundtrack'' includes a scene paying tribute to the memory of deceased voice actor {{Plain|[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0686257/ David Anthony Pizzuto]}}, who can be seen performing a sample of the Didact's dialogue. The sample is an alternate version of the Didact's awakening seen in the final game; in the sample, the Didact first recognizes and assesses a Sangheili devotee he assumes to be responsible for his awakening, only to discover it to be the work of a human instead. Whether this was only an audition reel or if Pizzuto was actually cast for the role of the Didact before his death is unknown.<ref>'''Halo 4 Limited Edition Soundtrack DVD''' - ''Composing A Universe''</ref>
 *Before the official confirmation that the Didact was to be the antagonist of ''Halo 4'', a number of sources made several suggestions that this may be the case. Near the end of ''Origins, Part 1'', the Didact's empty armor is seen being placed into storage by another Forerunner after the activation of the Array, with his body nowhere to be seen; however, as this is based on the semi-rampant Cortana's interpretation of the available data, it is possible that such an event never really occurred. In the final [[Terminal/Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|terminal]] of ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'', [[343 Guilty Spark]] wishes that the Didact and his Prometheans would return to put humanity in their place, and the Didact's symbol flashes momentarily. However, the symbol is the original version seen in the ''Halo 3'' terminals as opposed to the more simple "unbound" variation featured in ''Halo 4''. Additionally, there are hints throughout ''Halo: Primordium'' that humans are once again faced by the Didact; most prominently in the very end of the novel.<ref>'''Halo: Primordium''', ''page 378'' (''"You and I are brothers in many ways... not least in that we faced the Didact before, and face him now, and perhaps ever after."'')</ref> Finally, the Didact's unbound symbol appears in the ''[[Halo 4 Cinematic Trailer]]'', in which the icon is shown overtaking the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}'s monitors while a wave of orange light scans throughout the ship. The icon is later seen turning over in the end of the trailer, superimposed by the text ''"An ancient evil awakens,"'' while a then-unidentified voice, later revealed as belonging to the Didact, is heard saying ''"I have long dreamt of this day, Reclaimer."''
 ===Miscellaneous===
-*A centuries-long series of conversations between Didact and the Librarian can be found inside Forerunner [[Terminal/Halo 3|terminal]]s in ''Halo 3''. When the terminals are accessed, the player is eventually moved to a conversation that was recorded before the Halo rings were fired. The Didact's last words to the Librarian moments prior to the Array's activation are featured in the [[Iris]] campaign Server [[Episode 1]]. However, as later revealed in ''The Forerunner Saga'' and ''Halo 4'', the Didact in the terminals is actually the IsoDidact as opposed to the Ur-Didact, as the latter had already been imprisoned by the time the rings were fired.
+*A centuries-long series of conversations between the Didact and the Librarian can be found in Forerunner [[Terminal/Halo 3|terminal]]s in ''Halo 3''. When the terminals are accessed, the player is eventually moved to a conversation that was recorded before the Halo rings were fired. The Didact's last words to the Librarian moments prior to the Array's activation are featured in the [[Iris]] campaign Server [[Episode 1]]. However, as later revealed in ''The Forerunner Saga'' and ''Halo 4'', the Didact in the terminals is actually the IsoDidact as opposed to the Ur-Didact, as the latter had already been imprisoned by the time the rings were fired.
 *The title Didact is a back-formation of the word ''didactic'', which means to instruct others, especially with regard to morals. In ''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'', the title is established to have originated from his tenure as a teacher in the Forerunners' War College. His title also coincides with the responsibility the Librarian planned for him once he would awaken from his meditation, teaching and instructing humanity about the Mantle.
 **The "Ur" prefix means "proto-" or "original" in German, alluding to him being the original incarnation of the Didact.
 *In his entire military career he was captured three times.<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''String 12''</ref>
 *The Ur-Didact's armor in ''Halo 4'' bears a striking resemblance to that of the [[Marvel Comics]] villain [[w:c:marvel:Ultron (Earth-616)|Ultron]] as [[w:c:marvel:File:Annihilation Conquest Vol 1 5 Textless.PNG|depicted on the cover]] of ''Annihilation: Conquest #5''.<ref>[http://marvel.com/comics/issue/20885/annihilation_conquest_2007_5 '''Annihilation: Conquest (2007)''' ''Issue 5'']</ref>
-*In ''Halo 4'', the visor slits on the Didact's helmet do not match up with his eyes, rather lining up with his brow. This can be seen clearly in [http://youtu.be/ec5rWLkCAVg?t=2m39s his introductory cutscene]. While this is probably a minor production error, it is possible that, like [[GUNGNIR]], the eye slits are actually camera lenses rather than one-way plates.
+*In ''Halo 4'', the visor slits on the Didact's helmet do not match up with his eyes, rather lining up with his brow. This can be seen clearly in [http://youtu.be/ec5rWLkCAVg?t=2m39s his introductory cutscene]. This is a production error as his right eye is stabbed through the visor in ''Halo: Escalation'' Issue 9.
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