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[[File:H2A - Kig-Yar convicts.jpg|thumb|300px| | [[File:H2A - Kig-Yar convicts.jpg|thumb|300px|Kig-Yar prisoners on ''High Charity''.]] | ||
{{Quote|WARNING: HITCHHIKERS MAY BE ESCAPED CONVICTS.|[[Superintendent|The Superintendent]]}} | {{Quote|WARNING: HITCHHIKERS MAY BE ESCAPED CONVICTS.|[[Superintendent|The Superintendent]]}} | ||
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 | 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]]''', ''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== | ==Background== | ||
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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> | 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 [[ | In addition, disgraced warriors found by the [[High Council]] to be guilty of [[Heretic|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=== | ===Forerunner=== | ||
{{Main|Catalog}} | {{Main|Catalog}} | ||
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> [[ | 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> [[Security spire]]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== | ==List of notable prisoners== | ||
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* [[Sali 'Nyon]] - Formerly imprisoned by Jul 'Mdama after a failed coup on [[Aktis IV]]. | * [[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. | * [[Thel 'Vadam]] - Imprisoned for heresy after failing to protect Halo [[Installation 04]], was spared from execution and appointment to the rank of Arbiter. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HWG Moramee | File:HWG Ripa 'Moramee cuffed.jpg|[[Ripa 'Moramee]] is convicted of heinous crimes. | ||
File:HEvol_-_Rimmer_Henry.png|[[Patrick Rimmer]] and [[Henry]] were prisoners aboard the ''[[Mona Lisa]]''. | 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:Caged.jpg|Kig-Yar convicts from ''Halo 2''. | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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