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===The Halo Array===
===The Halo Array===
Following the end of the [[human-Forerunner wars]], Faber commissioned the creation of the [[Halo Array|Halos]], an array of weapons capable of purging all sentient life from a star system and, if the situation became dire, the entire [[Milky Way|galaxy]]. The purpose of this project was two-fold: to be used as a defensive measure against the [[Flood]] were they ever to return to the galaxy, and to secure the pre-eminence of the [[Builder]] rate. Despite opposition from the Didact and the [[Promethean]]s, who managed to delay the construction of the Halos for thousands of years, the [[Ecumene Council]] eventually agreed to Faber's proposal, causing the Didact to go into [[Cryptum|exile]].<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 273-274''</ref> Under Faber's orders, [[Wise-Hands-to-Forge]] designed the Halo Array, and 12 of the weapons were built by his [[guild]].<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 243''</ref> At some point between [[Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting]]'s departure for [[Mars|Edom]] and his return three years later, Faber sponsored Wise-Hands-to-Forge - Bornstellar's father - for a [[Forerunner mutation|mutation]], resulting in him bearing a distinctive and disturbing resemblance to Faber. Bornstellar came to believe that this suggested that Faber was grooming and tutoring his father for great advancement.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''pages 224, 235''</ref>
Following the end of the [[human-Forerunner wars]], Faber commissioned the creation of the [[Halo Array|Halos]], an array of weapons capable of purging all sentient life from a star system and, if the situation became dire, the entire [[Milky Way|galaxy]]. The purpose of this project was two-fold: to be used as a defensive measure against the [[Flood]] were they ever to return to the galaxy, and to secure the pre-eminence of the [[Builder]] rate. Despite opposition from the Didact and the [[Promethean]]s, who managed to delay the construction of the Halos for thousands of years, the [[Ecumene Council]] eventually agreed to Faber's proposal, causing the Didact to go into [[Cryptum|exile]].<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 273-274''</ref> Under Faber's orders, the [[Bornstellar's father|father]] of [[Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting]] designed the Halo Array, and twelve of the weapons were built by his [[guild]].<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 243''</ref> At some point between Bornstellar's departure for [[Mars|Edom]] and his return three years later, Faber sponsored Bornstellar's father for a [[Forerunner mutation|mutation]], resulting in Bornstellar's father bearing a distinctive and disturbing resemblance to Faber. Bornstellar came to believe that this suggested that Faber was grooming and tutoring his father for great advancement.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''pages 224, 235''</ref>


However, the [[Librarian]] and the [[Lifeworker]] rate strongly opposed the construction of the Halos, viewing them as contrary to the principles of the [[Mantle]]. With the Lifeworkers threatening to go on strike if the weapons were constructed, the Council agreed to the Librarian's demands to provide a workable plan to save sentient life in the galaxy in the event the rings were ever fired. This plan, known as the [[Conservation Measure]], involved giving the Lifeworkers biological preserves for specimens of numerous species on several of the Master Builder's installations, including the Halos and their construction foundries, known as the [[Ark]]s.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 274''</ref> After the onset of the [[Forerunner-Flood war]], Faber authorized the use of the Lifeworkers' biological specimens on the Halo installations for experimentation on the Flood in hopes of finding a cure to the parasite.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 334''</ref> Of particular interest to his researchers were [[human]]s, primarily housed on [[Installation 07]], many of whom seemed to exhibit an immunity to the parasite - unaware that this was due to an ongoing strategy on the Flood's part. He authorized that more humans with ancestral [[Mind transfer|personality imprints]] provided by the Librarian be brought on the installation from [[Earth]], against the instructions of the Council and the Lifeshaper.<ref name="prim190">'''Halo: Primordium''', ''page 190-192''</ref>
However, the [[Librarian]] and the [[Lifeworker]] rate strongly opposed the construction of the Halos, viewing them as contrary to the principles of the [[Mantle]]. With the Lifeworkers threatening to go on strike if the weapons were constructed, the Council agreed to the Librarian's demands to provide a workable plan to save sentient life in the galaxy in the event the rings were ever fired. This plan, known as the [[Conservation Measure]], involved giving the Lifeworkers biological preserves for specimens of numerous species on several of the Master Builder's installations, including the Halos and their construction foundries, known as the [[Ark]]s.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 274''</ref> After the onset of the [[Forerunner-Flood war]], Faber authorized the use of the Lifeworkers' biological specimens on the Halo installations for experimentation on the Flood in hopes of finding a cure to the parasite.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 334''</ref> Of particular interest to his researchers were [[human]]s, primarily housed on [[Installation 07]], many of whom seemed to exhibit an immunity to the parasite - unaware that this was due to an ongoing strategy on the Flood's part. He authorized that more humans with ancestral [[Mind transfer|personality imprints]] provided by the Librarian be brought on the installation from [[Earth]], against the instructions of the Council and the Lifeshaper.<ref name="prim190">'''Halo: Primordium''', ''page 190-192''</ref>
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===Crisis===
===Crisis===
43 years after Installation 07's test-firing, Faber arrived at [[Janjur Qom]] to seek information on the Flood from the [[San'Shyuum]] leadership. Their arrival, following the Librarian's indexing of the San'Shyuum, caused the San'Shyuum to [[Battle of Janjur Qom|rebel against the Forerunners]]. During the battle, Faber's forces intercepted [[Didact's ship|the ship]] carrying Bornstellar and the Didact, who had also come to meet with the San'Shyuum leadership. During this time, Faber demanded information on the [[Primordial]] and supposed Flood cure, but had inadvertently killed the [[First Prophet]], the only San'Shyuum the Didact knew of who had knowledge of the cure. As the conversation went on, Bornstellar perceived that Faber was desperate, having lost something so important that it's loss could not be hidden. Having witnessed the arrival of a second Halo ring, Bornstellar confronted Faber with the realization that Faber had lost not only the Primordial, but the Halo it was upon as well, leaving Faber horror-struck. Recovering quickly, he placed the Didact under arrest and sent Bornstellar back to his family thanks to Wise-Hands-to-Forge asserting his authority.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''Chapter 26''</ref> Shortly afterwards, the Master Builder had a Halo used to sterilize Janjur Qom in retaliation for the San'Shyuum rebellion.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 275''</ref> The Didact remained in captivity and was interrogated by the Master Builder, but Faber failed to extract any vital information regarding the Prometheans' [[shield world]]s or the [[Contender-class artificial intelligence|Contender-class AIs]] from him. Although the rest of the galaxy would come to believe the Didact to be dead, he would continue interfering in Faber's plans, as his memories and personality had been transferred to Bornstellar.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 339''</ref>
43 years after Installation 07's test-firing, Faber arrived at [[Janjur Qom]] to seek information on the Flood from the [[San'Shyuum]] leadership. Their arrival, following the Librarian's indexing of the San'Shyuum, caused the San'Shyuum to [[Battle of Janjur Qom|rebel against the Forerunners]]. During the battle, Faber's forces intercepted [[Didact's ship|the ship]] carrying Bornstellar and the Didact, who had also come to meet with the San'Shyuum leadership. During this time, Faber demanded information on the [[Primordial]] and supposed Flood cure, but had inadvertently killed the [[First Prophet]], the only San'Shyuum the Didact knew of who had knowledge of the cure. As the conversation went on, Bornstellar perceived that Faber was desperate, having lost something so important that it's loss could not be hidden. Having witnessed the arrival of a second Halo ring, Bornstellar confronted Faber with the realization that Faber had lost not only the Primordial, but the Halo it was upon as well, leaving Faber horror-struck. Recovering quickly, he placed the Didact under arrest and sent Bornstellar back to his family thanks to [[Bornstellar's father]] asserting his authority.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''Chapter 26''</ref> Shortly afterwards, the Master Builder had the Halo used to sterilize Janjur Qom in retaliation for the San'Shyuum rebellion.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 275''</ref> The Didact remained in captivity and was interrogated by the Master Builder, but Faber failed to extract any vital information regarding the Prometheans' [[shield world]]s or the [[Contender-class artificial intelligence|Contender-class AIs]] from him. Although the rest of the galaxy would come to believe the Didact to be dead, he would continue interfering in Faber's plans, as his memories and personality had been transferred to Bornstellar.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 339''</ref>


However, the Master Builder had overestimated his control over his allies. They believed that the Halo Array was intended as a last resort weapon, not to punish uprisings. Many of his closest allies felt he had violated the [[Mantle]] with his actions, and a political revolution occurred, with many [[Councilor (Forerunner)|Councilor]]s resigning in protest. Meanwhile, many Lifeworkers and [[Warrior-Servant]]s on Installation 07 violently rebelled against the Master Builder, but this revolt was mostly suppressed by Faber's loyal [[Builder Security]] forces.{{Ref/Reuse|prim190}} Though Faber put down the armed rebellion, he lost the political rebellion; the Builders stripped Faber of his title, and he was put on trial before the Ecumene Council for the unsanctioned use of a Halo and other [[war criminal|war crimes]].<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 250-251''</ref> However, the trial was interrupted by Mendicant Bias' [[Fate of Maethrillian|assault]] on the [[Capital]].<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 299''</ref> During the battle, with [[the Warden]]'s help, Faber was delivered to [[Sharp-by-Striking]], a former Promethean now working for the Builders, who took him to a fast frigate. Aboard the ship, Faber ordered the Builder Security crew to escape the system. Before they did, Faber's personal security attacked and killed all but Sharp. Faber exiled Sharp-by-Striking along with the [[Ur-Didact]], a [[Catalog]], and a high ranking Builder known as [[Maker-of-Moons]] to an ancient Builder hulk near the Flood-infested [[Uthera Midgeerrd]].<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''String 5''</ref>
However, the Master Builder had overestimated his control over his allies. They believed that the Halo Array was intended as a last resort weapon, not to punish uprisings. Many of his closest allies felt he had violated the [[Mantle]] with his actions, and a political revolution occurred, with many [[Councilor (Forerunner)|Councilor]]s resigning in protest. Meanwhile, many Lifeworkers and [[Warrior-Servant]]s on Installation 07 violently rebelled against the Master Builder, but this revolt was mostly suppressed by Faber's loyal [[Builder Security]] forces.{{Ref/Reuse|prim190}} Though Faber put down the armed rebellion, he lost the political rebellion; the Builders stripped Faber of his title, and he was put on trial before the Ecumene Council for the unsanctioned use of a Halo and other [[war criminal|war crimes]].<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 250-251''</ref> However, the trial was interrupted by Mendicant Bias' [[Fate of Maethrillian|assault]] on the [[Capital]].<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 299''</ref> During the battle, with [[the Warden]]'s help, Faber was delivered to [[Sharp-by-Striking]], a former Promethean now working for the Builders, who took him to a fast frigate. Aboard the ship, Faber ordered the Builder Security crew to escape the system. Before they did, Faber's personal security attacked and killed all but Sharp. Faber exiled Sharp-by-Striking along with the [[Ur-Didact]], a [[Catalog]], and a high ranking Builder known as [[Maker-of-Moons]] to an ancient Builder hulk near the Flood-infested [[Uthera Midgeerrd]].<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''String 5''</ref>
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<gallery>
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File:FaberConcept.jpg|Concept art of Faber for ''[[Halo 4]]''{{'}}s [[Terminal (Halo 4)|terminals]].
File:FaberConcept.jpg|Concept art of Faber for ''[[Halo 4]]''{{'}}s [[Terminal (Halo 4)|terminals]].
File:HTMCC-H4 Terminals MasterBuilder.png|Faber in Maethrillian.
File:H4-Terminal-Faber-Armor.jpg|Faber in Maethrillian.
File:HTMCC-H4 Terminals Faber.png|Close-up of Faber's helmet.
File:MasterBuilderFaber.png|Close-up of Faber's helmet.
File:HM-Forerunners.png|Faber (far left) in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''.
File:HM-Forerunners.png|Faber (far left) in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''.
File:Enc22-Faber-Unmasked.png|Close-up of Faber's face in the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]''.
File:Enc22-Faber-Unmasked.png|Close-up of Faber's face in the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]''.
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*''[[Halo: Renegades]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Renegades]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Point of Light]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Point of Light]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Epitaph]]''


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