Editing Convict

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[[File:H2A - Kig-Yar convicts.jpg|thumb|300px|Kig-Yar prisoners on ''High Charity''.]]
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A '''convict''', also called a '''prisoner''', is an individual imprisoned and deprived of personal freedoms after being found guilty of a crime by some form of authority. Individuals can be imprisoned for various reasons ranging from minor violations like theft to major crimes such as murder, [[piracy]], [[terrorism]], and [[treason]]. Convicts are incarcerated by their own peers unlike [[Prisoner of war|prisoners of war]], who are combatants imprisoned by enemies forces following an armed conflict. While in captivity, prisoners are typically fitted with [[physical restraints]]. Both [[human]] and [[Covenant]] often send their convicted criminals on [[prison ship]]s to distant labor and correctional facilities, known as [[Penal colony|penal colonies]].<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 294''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]'''</ref> Aboard military bases, vessels or space stations, prisoners are detained in a [[Holding chamber|holding jail]] called a ''Brig''.

==Background==
===Human===
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During the [[Human-Covenant War]], [[UNSC]] humans could be punished with life imprisonment or execution if they violated the [[Cole Protocol]]. Human convicts would have prison barcodes [[tattoo]]ed onto their arms and would also be implanted with a tracking chip.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', "[[The Mona Lisa]]"</ref>

===Covenant===
The Covenant Empire was known to incarcerate convicted client species in ''[[High Charity]]'' and in other detention facilities, where they were often tortured and disposed of. In some cases, Sangheili or Jiralhanae guards disposed of criminals by feeding them to [[Kig-Yar]] convicts, who would eat their victims alive.<ref>'''Halo 2''', ''campaign level'', ''[[The Arbiter]]''</ref>

Covenant cells and prisons are seemingly segregated by race. One such penitentiary, called [[Weeping Shadows of Sorrow]], detained only [[Sangheili]] convicts. It was at this very facility where [[Ripa 'Moramee]] was incarcerated after being found guilty of staging a coup against his clan's [[Kaidon]]. 'Moramee's sentence was annulled when he was appointed [[Arbiter]] by the [[Prophet of Regret]].<ref>'''Halo Wars: Genesis'''</ref>

Prior to the [[Great Schism]] in [[2552]], the [[Prophet of Truth]] ordered that all imprisoned and criminal [[Jiralhanae]] were to be released, rehabilitated, and pardoned.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars Timeline Events]]'''</ref>

Although not seemingly convicted of any crimes, the [[Unmutuals]], asocial Yanmee'e who suffered from personality disorders, were sentenced to work to death in penal colonies operated by [[Mgalekgolo]] and Kig-Yar guards.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', "[[Blunt Instruments]]"</ref> 

In addition, disgraced warriors found by the [[High Council]] to be guilty of [[List of known Covenant heretics|heresy]] would be publicly tortured and branded with the [[Mark of Shame]], only to be sentenced to death soon after. This fate awaited Supreme Commander [[Thel 'Vadamee]] following his defeat at [[Installation 04]]. The terms of his execution were left in the hands of the [[Hierarchs]], who overruled the council and allowed 'Vadamee to redeem himself by becoming the next Arbiter.   

===Forerunner===
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As an act of penance, [[Forerunners]] who had committed crimes could volunteer to be reformed and serve the [[Juridical]] [[rate]] as evidence-gathering agents. Those who did had their biological bodies reduced to a shriveled form and encased in a mechanical carapace. They were stripped of their individuality and personhood, becoming a collective entity committed to investigating criminal actions by citizens of the [[Ecumene]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Silentium]]''', ''page 24''</ref> [[Skycrypt]]s, large suspended detention centers, were utilized by Forerunner to contain or isolate dangerous beings.<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''', multiplayer map ''Solitary''</ref>

==List of notable prisoners==
* [[Benjamin Giraud]] - Conspired against the Office of Naval Intelligence in [[2558]]. Currently detained in Cube B-349 at [[Midnight Facility]]. 
* [[Catherine Halsey]] - Arrested for committing treacherous actions in 2552. Formerly an escaped fugitive in the custody of Jul 'Mdama. 
* [[Daniel Clayton]] - Incarcerated for treason against the UNSC after [[Ambush at Oth Lodon|attempting to destroy]] the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. Currently detained at Midnight Facility.
* [[George Crispin]] - Imprisoned aboard the [[Mona Lisa]] in [[2552]] for some unknown criminal offense.
* [[Irena Magnusson]] - Detained at Midnight Facility for failing to prevent Jul 'Mdama from escaping [[Trevelyan]] in [[2553]].
* [[John Doe]] - Imprisoned aboard the Mona Lisa in 2552 for some unknown criminal offense. 
* [[John Forge]] - Imprisoned at least twice, once for insubordination and once for assaulting a [[Prosser|superior officer]] in [[2530]].
* [[Michael Crespo]] - Incarcerated for treason against the UNSC in [[2555]].
* [[Patrick Rimmer]] - Imprisoned aboard the Mona Lisa in 2552 after being found guilty of fencing stolen goods.
*[[Petra Janecek]] - picked up by ONI in 2558 for conspiring with Benjamin Giraud
* [[Ripa 'Moramee]] - Incarcerated in Weeping Shadows of Sorrow after a failed coup on his Kaidon, was released and appointment to the rank of Arbiter by the Hierarchs.
* [[Sali 'Nyon]] - Formerly imprisoned by Jul 'Mdama after a failed coup on [[Aktis IV]].
* [[Thel 'Vadam]] - Imprisoned for heresy after failing to protect Halo [[Installation 04]], was spared from execution and appointment to the rank of Arbiter.
* [[Alo Sebukah]] - A [[San'Shyuum]] imprisoned at [[Midnight Facility]].

==Gallery==
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File:HWG Moramee Cuffed.png|[[Ripa 'Moramee]] is convicted of heinous crimes.
File:HEvol_-_Rimmer_Henry.png|[[Patrick Rimmer]] and [[Henry]] were prisoners aboard the ''[[Mona Lisa]]''.
File:Caged.jpg|Kig-Yar convicts from ''Halo 2''.
File:Halsey - Prisoner hand-off.png|Prisoner Dr. Halsey is brought aboard the ''Infinity.''
File:HE19 Sali imprisoned.jpg|[[Sali 'Nyon]] held prisoner by [[Jul 'Mdama]].
File:HtT-BloodyBen.jpg|Benjamin Giraud imprisoned by ONI.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
**''[[Blunt Instruments]]''
**''[[The Mona Lisa]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: New Blood]]''
*''[[Hunt the Truth]]''
*''[[Halo: Last Light]]'' {{Mo}}

==Sources==
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