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Some monitors were intrigued with other [[Sentience|sentient]] species; Enduring Bias initially wished to study the [[Sangheili]] upon first encountering them.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 28-29'' (Google Play edition)</ref> 343 Guilty Spark sought to learn about the [[Covenant]], and the history of the Sangheili race.<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''</ref> He also wished to interact with and learn about the occupants of [[Unidentified alien vessel|a ship]] that crashed on [[Installation 04]], but did not as protocol forbade it.<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|Terminal 5]]''</ref> Some monitors made the conscious effort to respect their allies and adhere to their cultures and customs. Enduring Bias learned the societal traditions of the Sangheili and spoke with a male voice, knowing that it would gain him more respect among the species.<ref name="bc93">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 93'' (Google Play edition)</ref> 343 Guilty Spark later followed the commands of his [[UNSC]] and Sangheili allies, and expressed his condolences to [[John-117]] when [[Cortana|his attached AI]] was in danger.{{Ref/Reuse|Floodgate}} [[031 Exuberant Witness]] expressed alarm at Cortana's plans to use the [[Guardian]]s to enforce the [[Mantle]] and assisted [[Fireteam Osiris]] in rescuing [[Blue Team]]. She also expressed worry for Blue Team's safety when Cortana teleported Blue Team closer to her position as it would push the [[Warden Eternal]] beyond all restraint. Exuberant Witness expressed hope that together the Spartans could stop Cortana from enslaving the races of the galaxy.{{Ref/Reuse|Genesis}}{{Ref/Reuse|Guardians}} | Some monitors were intrigued with other [[Sentience|sentient]] species; Enduring Bias initially wished to study the [[Sangheili]] upon first encountering them.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''pages 28-29'' (Google Play edition)</ref> 343 Guilty Spark sought to learn about the [[Covenant]], and the history of the Sangheili race.<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|Terminals]]''</ref> He also wished to interact with and learn about the occupants of [[Unidentified alien vessel|a ship]] that crashed on [[Installation 04]], but did not as protocol forbade it.<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''', ''[[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|Terminal 5]]''</ref> Some monitors made the conscious effort to respect their allies and adhere to their cultures and customs. Enduring Bias learned the societal traditions of the Sangheili and spoke with a male voice, knowing that it would gain him more respect among the species.<ref name="bc93">'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 93'' (Google Play edition)</ref> 343 Guilty Spark later followed the commands of his [[UNSC]] and Sangheili allies, and expressed his condolences to [[John-117]] when [[Cortana|his attached AI]] was in danger.{{Ref/Reuse|Floodgate}} [[031 Exuberant Witness]] expressed alarm at Cortana's plans to use the [[Guardian]]s to enforce the [[Mantle]] and assisted [[Fireteam Osiris]] in rescuing [[Blue Team]]. She also expressed worry for Blue Team's safety when Cortana teleported Blue Team closer to her position as it would push the [[Warden Eternal]] beyond all restraint. Exuberant Witness expressed hope that together the Spartans could stop Cortana from enslaving the races of the galaxy.{{Ref/Reuse|Genesis}}{{Ref/Reuse|Guardians}} | ||
Monitors, like most forms of AI, are susceptible to [[rampancy]].<ref name="he267">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia | Monitors, like most forms of AI, are susceptible to [[rampancy]].<ref name="he267">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 267'' (2011 edition)</ref> After his defeat at the hands of a joint UNSC-[[Swords of Sanghelios]] force, [[000 Tragic Solitude]] appeared to descend into a state of rampancy where he lost all reason and claimed that he had made the mistake of trusting "your kind" before, that "I am the Ark" and accusing everyone of betrayal.{{Ref/Reuse|HITD340}} | ||
Similarly to a [[human]] [[Dumb AI|"dumb" AI]], monitors seem to have nearly limitless information of their own expertise, yet apparently lack information that does not pertain to their defined purpose. This is due to the compartmentalization protocols enacted by the Forerunners,{{Ref/Reuse|bc93}} which intentionally limit a monitor's knowledge by design so that as little as possible would be divulged should it be captured by the Flood;<ref name="The Ark">'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Ark]]''</ref> this measure became particularly essential after the widespread perpetuation of the parasite's [[logic plague]]. This data compartmentalization was most prominently demonstrated with 343 Guilty Spark, large portions of whose memories were erased or suppressed after his assignment to Installation 04.<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''pages 314, 330''</ref> | Similarly to a [[human]] [[Dumb AI|"dumb" AI]], monitors seem to have nearly limitless information of their own expertise, yet apparently lack information that does not pertain to their defined purpose. This is due to the compartmentalization protocols enacted by the Forerunners,{{Ref/Reuse|bc93}} which intentionally limit a monitor's knowledge by design so that as little as possible would be divulged should it be captured by the Flood;<ref name="The Ark">'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Ark]]''</ref> this measure became particularly essential after the widespread perpetuation of the parasite's [[logic plague]]. This data compartmentalization was most prominently demonstrated with 343 Guilty Spark, large portions of whose memories were erased or suppressed after his assignment to Installation 04.<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''pages 314, 330''</ref> | ||
