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[[File:Forerunner forms.png|thumb|300px|Various Forerunner forms and rates. From left to right: a [[Promethean]], a [[Lifeworker]], the [[Librarian]], the [[Ur-Didact]]'s previous form, the Ur-Didact's final form, a [[Miner]], a [[Builder]], a [[Warrior-Servant]], and [[Master Builder]] [[Faber]].]] | [[File:Forerunner forms.png|thumb|300px|Various Forerunner forms and rates. From left to right: a [[Promethean]], a [[Lifeworker]], the [[Librarian]], the [[Ur-Didact]]'s previous form, the Ur-Didact's final form, a [[Miner]], a [[Builder]], a [[Warrior-Servant]], and [[Master Builder]] [[Faber]].]] | ||
'''Forms''' were different physical stages assumed by the [[Forerunner]]s over the course of a lifetime. The Forerunners were able to mutate into various forms through an [[Forerunner mutation|artificially-induced transformation]]. [[Manipular]], or Form Zero, was the first and simplest form, assumed by Forerunners at birth. | '''Forms''' were different physical stages assumed by the [[Forerunner]]s over the course of a lifetime. The Forerunners were able to mutate into various forms through an [[Forerunner mutation|artificially-induced transformation]]. [[Manipular]], or Form Zero, was the first and simplest form, assumed by Forerunners at birth.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/related/text/cryptum-glossary/62e29c59-a3f9-4b63-af76-def71fda5459 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Halo: Cryptum Glossary'']</ref> It was noted that Manipulars bore a striking resemblance to [[human]]s; however, this would change with higher forms.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 28''</ref> The original anatomy of a Forerunner would also be distorted when mutating to higher forms, which typically had stiffer facial muscles than Manipulars and thus a more limited capability to convey emotions; for example, with certain higher forms, the ability to smile was lost almost completely.<ref name="c261">'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 261''</ref> | ||
In each mutation, a Forerunner would acquire the genetic imprint of their mentor, typically the individual's parent. However, [[Warrior-Servant]]s sometimes performed "brevet mutations" in battlefield conditions, where the imprint would be supplied by one's commander.{{Ref/Reuse|c262}} In rare cases, a brevet mutation could fail and result in deformities, although cosmetic changes or corrections could be made to ameliorate the damage to some extent.<ref name="c262">'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 262-263''</ref> There were rumors that Forerunners whose mutations had failed were sequestered in special enclaves and hidden from the general population.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 146''</ref> | In each mutation, a Forerunner would acquire the genetic imprint of their mentor, typically the individual's parent. However, [[Warrior-Servant]]s sometimes performed "brevet mutations" in battlefield conditions, where the imprint would be supplied by one's commander.{{Ref/Reuse|c262}} In rare cases, a brevet mutation could fail and result in deformities, although cosmetic changes or corrections could be made to ameliorate the damage to some extent.<ref name="c262">'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 262-263''</ref> There were rumors that Forerunners whose mutations had failed were sequestered in special enclaves and hidden from the general population.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 146''</ref> | ||
