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adding the history of those under their protection to the [[Domain]]'s archives.{{Ref/Reuse|wf}}{{Ref/Reuse|En387}} As their use continued, the Forerunners added multiple modifications to the original design template, eventually retooling them as constructs of planetary pacification.{{Ref/Reuse|En387}} | adding the history of those under their protection to the [[Domain]]'s archives.{{Ref/Reuse|wf}}{{Ref/Reuse|En387}} As their use continued, the Forerunners added multiple modifications to the original design template, eventually retooling them as constructs of planetary pacification.{{Ref/Reuse|En387}} | ||
The [[Mantle of Responsibility]], the philosophical system adhered to by the [[Forerunner]]s, was based around the belief that the most technologically developed species was charged with the stewardship of life throughout the [[Milky Way]] galaxy. As such, the Forerunners considered themselves the Mantle's upholders. However, as part of the Mantle's "code", competition and conflict was allowed as long as it did not threaten galactic biodiversity. As such entities proved to be a threat to the Forerunners' hold of the Mantle, the Guardians were designed to police the so-called "lesser" [[planet]]ary systems and enforce the Mantle's edicts on non-compliant or overly | The [[Mantle of Responsibility]], the philosophical system adhered to by the [[Forerunner]]s, was based around the belief that the most technologically developed species was charged with the stewardship of life throughout the [[Milky Way]] galaxy. As such, the Forerunners considered themselves the Mantle's upholders. However, as part of the Mantle's "code", competition and conflict was allowed as long as it did not threaten galactic biodiversity. As such entities proved to be a threat to the Forerunners' hold of the Mantle, the Guardians were designed to police the so-called "lesser" [[planet]]ary systems and enforce the Mantle's edicts on non-compliant or overly species. Guardians were utilized throughout Forerunner history to suppress rebellions or were deployed in advance as an imposing threat of force. However, they ultimately proved useless against the parasitic [[Flood]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
Guardians were designed with multiple roles and functions, though their primary purpose was the monitoring and subjugation of all local power networks on subject worlds. If deemed necessary, Guardians could instantaneously neutralize these power networks through a series of debilitating pulses that incrementally increased in power.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} A single Guardian was often enough to effectively police an entire planetary system,{{Ref/Reuse|genesis}} though the deployment of multiple Guardians at one location allowed the constructs to strategically coordinate their strike, rendering all but the most sophisticated foes completely ineffective. This method of control was largely unchallenged by other species in the galaxy.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | Guardians were designed with multiple roles and functions, though their primary purpose was the monitoring and subjugation of all local power networks on subject worlds. If deemed necessary, Guardians could instantaneously neutralize these power networks through a series of debilitating pulses that incrementally increased in power.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} A single Guardian was often enough to effectively police an entire planetary system,{{Ref/Reuse|genesis}} though the deployment of multiple Guardians at one location allowed the constructs to strategically coordinate their strike, rendering all but the most sophisticated foes completely ineffective. This method of control was largely unchallenged by other species in the galaxy.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
