Editing Builder Security

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'''Builder Security''' was a [[Forerunner]] military organization. They conducted security and combat matters for the [[Builder]] [[rate]];<ref>'''[[Halo Waypoint]]''': ''[[Halo: Cryptum/Glossary|Halo: Cryptum Glossary]]''</ref> in many cases, they effectively served as the [[Faber|Master Builder]]'s private army.<ref>'''[[Halo: Primordium]]''', ''pages 191-192''</ref> After the [[Ur-Didact]] went into exile for the first time, Builder Security almost entirely supplanted the [[Warrior-Servant]] [[rate]], with most former Warrior-Servants joining their ranks after their own rate was diminished.<ref name="string 3">'''[[Halo: Silentium]]''', ''String 3''</ref> However, many former Warriors retained their loyalties to their original rate.<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''page 212''</ref>

==History==
After the exile of the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]], many [[Warrior-Servant]]s and [[Promethean]]s began to enlist in Builder Security, greatly reducing the Warrior-Servants' prominence as a rate and diminishing their influence.{{Ref/Reuse|string 3}} Many of the Warrior-Servants from [[Nomdagro]] left the planet to join Builder Security.<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''String 4''</ref>

As the [[Librarian]] was transporting individuals from each species in the galaxy to the [[Ark]]s, as a part of the [[Conservation Measure]], Builder Security was responsible for escorting.<ref>'''[[Halo: Cryptum]]''', ''pages 186-186''</ref> After Faber tested out Installation 07 on [[Charum Hakkor]], the [[Primordial]] escaped captivity. Builder Security recaptured the being and transported it to the installation.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 326''</ref> When the Librarian and Builder Security came to [[Janjur Qom]] to collect [[San'Shyuum]] individuals, the San'Shyuum correctly surmised that the Librarian's visit could only mean that their lives were in jeopardy and began to rebel. Builder Security used hundreds of {{Class|Diversion|}} war machines and [[Seeker (armor)|seeker]]s against the San'Shyuum rebels.<ref name="hc192">'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 192''</ref> During the battle, Builder Security captured the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]].<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 210''</ref> A Builder Security fleet descended on the planet to destroy San'Shyuum defenses and cities. Soon, the [[Master Builder]] [[Faber]] used [[Installation 07]] to suppress the rebellion on Janjur Qom.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 275''</ref> Viewing this act as contrary to the [[Mantle]], the [[Lifeworker]]s and [[Warrior-Servant]]s on the installation began to rebel against the Builders and a battle between the Lifeworkers, Builder Security, and the installation's subverted AI began.<ref>'''Halo: Primordium''', ''page 305''</ref>

During the [[Battle of the Capital]], Faber and high-ranking members of Builder Security fled the Capital system in six [[fast frigate]]s. Before the frigates could leave the system, Faber and his security killed all crew aboard the frigates.<ref name="string 5">'''Halo: Silentium''', ''String 5''</ref> After the Battle of the Capital, many believed that Faber had been killed. However, he was fighting against the [[Flood]] for many years with Builder Security and disgraced Warrior-Servants in isolated regions of the ecumene. The Builder Security had formed a makeshift fleet of damaged vessels for Faber to lead. After coming across the Ur-Didact on a damaged [[Forerunner cruiser]], Faber, along with his Builder Security and Warrior-Servant forces, returned to the center of the ecumene with the Didact.<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''pages 191-195''</ref> 

In the final years of the war, the [[IsoDidact]] went on to assume command of Orion complex Defense Operations, leading combined forces reconstituted from both Warrior-Servants and Builder Security.<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''String 22''</ref> During the [[Battle of the greater Ark]], remaining Builder Security commanders, the IsoDidact, and Faber met in the chambers of the [[greater Ark]]'s [[Cartographer]]. The IsoDidact and Faber took command of the Builder Security forces during the battle.<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''String 29''</ref> Builder Security was in charge of the greater Ark's operations during the battle. The battle ended with the deaths of most of the Builder Security and its commanders.<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''String 33''</ref> It is likely that Builder Security was dissolved after the firing of the [[Halo Array]].

==Organization==
Builder Security was under the command of [[Master Builder]] [[Faber]] and often served as his personal military force. Originally, Builder Security only consisted of [[Forerunner]]s that were a part of the [[Builder]] [[rate]]. However, [[Warrior-Servant]]s that abandoned their rate began to enlist in Builder Security after the first exile of the [[Ur-Didact]]. The Master Builder would occasionally have dissenting voices removed by his loyal Builder Security forces.<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''pages 90-91''</ref> The father of [[Maker-of-Moons]], for example, was executed by Builder Security for intervening at the trial of his daughter.{{Ref/Reuse|string 5}}

==Personnel==
Builder Security consisted of [[Forerunner]] [[Builder]]s and eventually disgraced [[Warrior-Servant]]s:
*The [[Examiner]] - Formerly a Warrior-Servant, became a Builder Security commander
*[[Bitterness-of-the-Vanquished]] - Formerly a Warrior-Servant, became a Builder Security commander
*[[Sharp-by-Striking]] - Formerly a Warrior-Servant, joined Builder Security

==Equipment==
Builder Security was a full-fledged military force with formidable equipment, including [[Seeker (armor)|seeker]] combat craft.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 195''</ref> They used hundreds of {{Class|Dignity|escort}}s and {{Class|Preservation|escort}}s to their own fleet, typically to protect high-ranking individuals or larger vessels. Builder Security also used {{Class|Diversion|}} war machines.{{Ref/Reuse|hc192}} When Builder Security took part in defense of large-scale evacuations of Forerunner planets, they often made use of the [[Z-180 Close Combat Rifle]] in close quarter combat against the [[Flood]].<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 98''</ref> During the final years of the [[Forerunner-Flood war]], [[Master Builder]] [[Faber]] recommissioned the production of [[armiger]] constructs to support the ranks of Builder Security forces.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/tech/soldier '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Soldier'']</ref><ref name="canonfodder">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-under-locke-keynote '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Under Locke & Keynote'']</ref>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Primordium]]''
*''[[Halo: Silentium]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]'' {{Mo}}

==Sources==
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