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'''This genus''' was a group of genetic relatives to the [[Forerunner]]s, which began to diverge from the species' common ancestor around 10,100,000 BCE.<ref name="Halo: Silentium"/> | |||
==History== | |||
===Origins=== | |||
After the [[Forerunner-Precursor war]] ended, the ancestors of these Forerunners invoked the [[Mantle]] and disobeyed their commanders' orders to complete their genocide of the [[Precursor]]s. Some were summarily executed aboard their ships, while others were marooned on an unidentified planet in the [[Path Kethona]] galaxy. Those who were abandoned were the only Forerunners to survive: their compatriots within the fleet refused to return to the [[ecumene]], as they did not wish to spread the shame, fear, and knowledge of their actions.<ref name="Halo: Silentium">'''Halo: Silentium''', ''String 10, 11, 15''</ref> | |||
===Rediscovery=== | |||
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They were rediscovered by the crew of the ''[[Audacity]]'', led by the [[Librarian]], circa 100,600 BCE. | |||
==Species== | ==Species== | ||
Following is a list of different Forerunner species, and possibly genera, that evolved | Following is a list of different Forerunner species, and possibly genera, that evolved on the unknown world in the Path Kethona galaxy. It is unclear whether these beings survived when the [[Master Builder]] fired [[Omega Halo]] at the Path Kethona galaxy during the [[Battle of the greater Ark]]. However, given the limited area of effect possessed by the early Halos, they were most likely unharmed.<ref group="note">The original twelve Halo installations were designed to purge organic life within individual star systems, rather than the pan-galactic destruction caused by their successors. As such, the odds that the Path Kethona Forerunners were killed are quite literally astronomical.</ref> | ||
=== | ===Sapient species=== | ||
This species were most like the original Forerunners they separated from ten million years prior to being found by the [[Librarian]]. Their physiological changes were most likely caused by natural evolution, adapting to more simple forms to suit a simpler way of life. The obvious differences with the 'regular' breed of Forerunners is that they had five digits on their hands and toes, whereas modern Forerunners had varying numbers of digits based on their rate and form. They had gray, [[human]]-like teeth, apparently in contrast to regular Forerunners. The nose was still classically Forerunner, but their fur patterns were more expressed. On average, they were two-thirds the height and mass of a [[Manipular]], being 1.5 meters tall. Their build was broad-shouldered, as well as a broad midriff, thick legs, and short arms with long, curly fingers. They also ate meat, in contrast to the mainstream Forerunners. Their reproductive system was also highly different from that of modern Forerunners.<ref name="Halo: Silentium">'''Halo: Silentium''', ''String 11''</ref> | |||
=== | ===Herbivorous species=== | ||
These creatures were | These creatures were large (roughly 500 kilograms) animals that preferred squatting. Their faces still largely resembled Forerunners, with eyes closely spaced. Their digits and phalanges were still recognizably Forerunner. These animals were used as livestock by the sapient species. Other animalistic types were also present on the planet.<ref name="Halo: Silentium"/> | ||
===Plants=== | |||
These creatures were genetically altered on a large scale to become plants and mosses. The plants would serve as a food source for the herbivorous creatures, which in turn supplied the sentient Forerunners with meat. Thus, the species were able to maintain a stable biosphere. They were scrubby and set low to resist the wind. Some were in the form of gray-green bushes and others had stalks topped by spiky leaves. | |||
The moss and lichens were orange and fibrous. They could move on their own and scratch markings in rocks with their roots from memory.<ref name="Halo: Silentium"/> | |||
==Technology== | |||
They only had limited technology, consisting of fire, ceramics, and some metalworking. They also exercised population control. Their villages consisted of simple mud and stone houses and buildings no taller than o or two stories, or wider than five to ten meters. These were surrounded by mud and stone chest-high walls.<ref name="Halo: Silentium"/> | |||
The divergent Forerunners had a simple language entirely different from any other Forerunner language, even ancient [[Digon]]. The had a complete absence of rates and forms, indirectly causing the species' sexual dimorphism to reduce. However, they did retain some form of advanced technology, as they had microbiological 'agents' in both their blood and mouth, which would transfer memory and understanding from Forerunner to Forerunner through biting. After this initial biting, touching was sufficient to spread information from one individual to another. They did not enjoy it, but occasionally it had to be done to the most ignorant. | |||
They formed Quorums of 100 Forerunners linking hands to gain information from ancient times.<ref name="Halo: Silentium"/> | |||
They | They also created a biological analog to the [[Domain]] through the use of memory spores, which when inhaled revealed the entire past of their species and why they were brought there. They saved this memory in the spores mosses because they found some of these memories too hard to bear; they also wished to leave the past behind them and live their own lives. They still went to the location of the spores whenever they wished to know about tradition or settle a dispute.<ref name="Halo: Silentium"/> | ||
==Note== | |||
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==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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This genus was a group of genetic relatives to the Forerunners, which began to diverge from the species' common ancestor around 10,100,000 BCE.[1]
History
Origins
After the Forerunner-Precursor war ended, the ancestors of these Forerunners invoked the Mantle and disobeyed their commanders' orders to complete their genocide of the Precursors. Some were summarily executed aboard their ships, while others were marooned on an unidentified planet in the Path Kethona galaxy. Those who were abandoned were the only Forerunners to survive: their compatriots within the fleet refused to return to the ecumene, as they did not wish to spread the shame, fear, and knowledge of their actions.[1]
Rediscovery
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They were rediscovered by the crew of the Audacity, led by the Librarian, circa 100,600 BCE.
Species
Following is a list of different Forerunner species, and possibly genera, that evolved on the unknown world in the Path Kethona galaxy. It is unclear whether these beings survived when the Master Builder fired Omega Halo at the Path Kethona galaxy during the Battle of the greater Ark. However, given the limited area of effect possessed by the early Halos, they were most likely unharmed.[note 1]
Sapient species
This species were most like the original Forerunners they separated from ten million years prior to being found by the Librarian. Their physiological changes were most likely caused by natural evolution, adapting to more simple forms to suit a simpler way of life. The obvious differences with the 'regular' breed of Forerunners is that they had five digits on their hands and toes, whereas modern Forerunners had varying numbers of digits based on their rate and form. They had gray, human-like teeth, apparently in contrast to regular Forerunners. The nose was still classically Forerunner, but their fur patterns were more expressed. On average, they were two-thirds the height and mass of a Manipular, being 1.5 meters tall. Their build was broad-shouldered, as well as a broad midriff, thick legs, and short arms with long, curly fingers. They also ate meat, in contrast to the mainstream Forerunners. Their reproductive system was also highly different from that of modern Forerunners.[1]
Herbivorous species
These creatures were large (roughly 500 kilograms) animals that preferred squatting. Their faces still largely resembled Forerunners, with eyes closely spaced. Their digits and phalanges were still recognizably Forerunner. These animals were used as livestock by the sapient species. Other animalistic types were also present on the planet.[1]
Plants
These creatures were genetically altered on a large scale to become plants and mosses. The plants would serve as a food source for the herbivorous creatures, which in turn supplied the sentient Forerunners with meat. Thus, the species were able to maintain a stable biosphere. They were scrubby and set low to resist the wind. Some were in the form of gray-green bushes and others had stalks topped by spiky leaves.
The moss and lichens were orange and fibrous. They could move on their own and scratch markings in rocks with their roots from memory.[1]
Technology
They only had limited technology, consisting of fire, ceramics, and some metalworking. They also exercised population control. Their villages consisted of simple mud and stone houses and buildings no taller than o or two stories, or wider than five to ten meters. These were surrounded by mud and stone chest-high walls.[1]
The divergent Forerunners had a simple language entirely different from any other Forerunner language, even ancient Digon. The had a complete absence of rates and forms, indirectly causing the species' sexual dimorphism to reduce. However, they did retain some form of advanced technology, as they had microbiological 'agents' in both their blood and mouth, which would transfer memory and understanding from Forerunner to Forerunner through biting. After this initial biting, touching was sufficient to spread information from one individual to another. They did not enjoy it, but occasionally it had to be done to the most ignorant. They formed Quorums of 100 Forerunners linking hands to gain information from ancient times.[1]
They also created a biological analog to the Domain through the use of memory spores, which when inhaled revealed the entire past of their species and why they were brought there. They saved this memory in the spores mosses because they found some of these memories too hard to bear; they also wished to leave the past behind them and live their own lives. They still went to the location of the spores whenever they wished to know about tradition or settle a dispute.[1]
Note
- ^ The original twelve Halo installations were designed to purge organic life within individual star systems, rather than the pan-galactic destruction caused by their successors. As such, the odds that the Path Kethona Forerunners were killed are quite literally astronomical.
List of appearances
- Halo: Silentium (First appearance)
