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[[File:HReach-Solitary-Prison-Forerunner.jpg|thumb|x300px||Exterior view of the Forerunner detention centre.]] | [[File:HReach-Solitary-Prison-Forerunner.jpg|thumb|x300px||Exterior view of the Forerunner detention centre.]] | ||
'''Skycrypts''' are [[Forerunner]] structures designed to contain or isolate dangerous beings.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page= | '''Skycrypts''' are [[Forerunner]] structures designed to contain or isolate dangerous beings.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=32=37}} | ||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
Skycrypts consist of a small, circular building located atop a long, thin pole or chain. Four fin-like structures slowly rotate around the pole directly beneath the main chamber. Given the central pole's apparent lack of structural support, the spires may employ [[anti-gravity technology]] to remain aloft.{{Ref/Reuse|solitary}} | Skycrypts consist of a small, circular building located atop a long, thin pole or chain. Four fin-like structures slowly rotate around the pole directly beneath the main chamber. Given the central pole's apparent lack of structural support, the spires may employ [[anti-gravity technology]] to remain aloft.{{Ref/Reuse|solitary}} | ||
Skycrypts were generally suspended above ice worlds, and considered virtually inescapable to their detainees. However, they offer little defence against external threats.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} At least fourteen of these structures were located on an unidentified, icy world - with | Skycrypts were generally suspended above ice worlds, and considered virtually inescapable to their detainees. However, they offer little defence against external threats.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} At least fourteen of these structures were located on an unidentified, icy world - with at least one suffering a containment failure..{{Ref/Map|Id=solitary|HR|Solitary}} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== |