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{{Quote|multi=more|1=031 Exuberant Witness|q1=A single Guardian can effectively police a solar system. This show of force is unsettling.|2=Olympia Vale|q2=I'm sorry, 'police'? 'Show of force'?!|3=031 Exuberant Witness|q3=Indeed. Guardians are how the Forerunners enforced peace on the lower systems.|4=[[031 Exuberant Witness]] and [[Olympia Vale]], after Cortana called several Guardians to Genesis{{Ref/Reuse|genesis}}}}
{{Quote|multi=more|1=031 Exuberant Witness|q1=A single Guardian can effectively police a solar system. This show of force is unsettling.|2=Olympia Vale|q2=I'm sorry, 'police'? 'Show of force'?!|3=031 Exuberant Witness|q3=Indeed. Guardians are how the Forerunners enforced peace on the lower systems.|4=[[031 Exuberant Witness]] and [[Olympia Vale]], after Cortana called several Guardians to Genesis.{{Ref/Reuse|genesis}}}}


'''Guardian Custodes''',{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} commonly known simply as '''Guardians''', are powerful [[Forerunner]] constructs built to enforce the [[Mantle]] within the [[ecumene]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Custodes are part of a wider category of policing constructs known as [[Peacemaker]]s. Along with the [[Preceptor]]s, the Guardians were classified as tier-two Peacemakers that were largely used to enforce order among the Forerunners' lesser subject species rather than Forerunner-inhabited systems.{{Ref/Reuse|wf}}
'''Guardian Custodes''',{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} commonly known simply as '''Guardians''', are powerful [[Forerunner]] constructs built to enforce the [[Mantle]] within the [[ecumene]].{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Custodes are part of a wider category of policing constructs known as [[Peacemaker]]s. Along with the [[Preceptor]]s, the Guardians were classified as tier-two Peacemakers that were largely used to enforce order among the Forerunners' lesser subject species rather than Forerunner-inhabited systems.{{Ref/Reuse|wf}}
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==Description==
==Description==
===Design and operation===
===Design and operation===
{{Quote|Whoa. They built them big, didn't they? Figure that's the Guardian?|Spartan [[Edward Buck]], upon first spotting a Guardian<ref name="unconfirmed">''Halo 5: Guardians'', campaign level,
{{Quote|Whoa. They built them big, didn't they? Figure that's the Guardian?|Spartan [[Edward Buck]], upon first spotting a Guardian.<ref name="unconfirmed">''Halo 5: Guardians'', campaign level, "[[Unconfirmed]]"</ref>}}
"[[Unconfirmed]]"</ref>}}
[[File:Halo 5 - Meridian Guardian.jpg|thumb|250px|left|A Guardian preparing to leave Meridian.]]
[[File:Halo 5 - Meridian Guardian.jpg|thumb|250px|left|A Guardian preparing to leave Meridian.]]
The body of the Guardian Custode is variable and ever-changing, shaping itself to awe, inspire, and maximize effectiveness of all defensive systems. Generally, Guardians have a segmented body and elaborate, phoenix-like wings consisting of multiple segments. They possess a head that is vertically roughly elliptical, topped with a broad, vaguely conical protrusion and a roughly humanoid face similar to that of the [[Promethean]] constructs. The appearance of the Guardians unnerved many [[Forerunner]]s, though all attempts to change their look were unsuccessful.{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} The Guardians are enormous constructs, measuring just over 1,412 meters (4,635 feet) in height,{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} with a mass of two hundred million metric tons.{{Ref/Reuse|wf}}
The body of the Guardian Custode is variable and ever-changing, shaping itself to awe, inspire, and maximize effectiveness of all defensive systems. Generally, Guardians have a segmented body and elaborate, phoenix-like wings consisting of multiple segments. They possess a head that is vertically roughly elliptical, topped with a broad, vaguely conical protrusion and a roughly humanoid face similar to that of the [[Promethean]] constructs. The appearance of the Guardians unnerved many [[Forerunner]]s, though all attempts to change their look were unsuccessful.{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} The Guardians are enormous constructs, measuring just over 1,412 meters (4,635 feet) in height,{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} with a mass of two hundred million metric tons.{{Ref/Reuse|wf}}
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===Armaments===
===Armaments===
[[File:Halo 5 - Guardian on Earth.jpg|thumb|250px|A Guardian emits an attenuation pulse.]]
[[File:Halo 5 - Guardian on Earth.jpg|thumb|250px|A Guardian emits an attenuation pulse.]]
{{Quote|Guardian's got a hell of a singing voice.|Edward Buck, as a Guardian prepares to fire its disruption generator<ref name="evacuation">''Halo 5: Guardians'', campaign level, "[[Evacuation]]"</ref>}}
{{Quote|Guardian's got a hell of a singing voice.|Edward Buck, as a Guardian prepares to fire its disruption generator.<ref name="evacuation">''Halo 5: Guardians'', campaign level, "[[Evacuation]]"</ref>}}
The Guardian Custode's primary weapon is a single [[disruption generator]],{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} a devastating weapon capable of destroying infrastructure caught in its blast.{{Ref/Reuse|evacuation}} The Guardian is equipped with two [[attenuation pulse emitter]]s—a multi-vector electronic warfare weapon{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} that can instantaneously neutralize local power networks through a series of debilitating pulses,{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} capable of even disabling Forerunner systems.{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} However, while their weapon is thorough, the damage it causes is not irreparable and can be repaired with time, particularly by [[Huragok]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''', ''page 106''</ref>
The Guardian Custode's primary weapon is a single [[disruption generator]],{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} a devastating weapon capable of destroying infrastructure caught in its blast.{{Ref/Reuse|evacuation}} The Guardian is equipped with two [[attenuation pulse emitter]]s—a multi-vector electronic warfare weapon{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} that can instantaneously neutralize local power networks through a series of debilitating pulses,{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} capable of even disabling Forerunner systems.{{Ref/Reuse|wf}} However, while their weapon is thorough, the damage it causes is not irreparable and can be repaired with time, particularly by [[Huragok]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''', ''page 106''</ref>


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==Roles==
==Roles==
{{Quote|no=two|1=Jameson Locke|q1=Where's that Guardian headed, Cortana?|2=Cortana|q2=Off to bring peace.|3=Jameson Locke and Cortana<ref name="Guardians">''Halo 5: Guardians'', campaign level, "[[Guardians]]"</ref>}}
{{Quote|no=two|1=Jameson Locke|q1=Where's that Guardian headed, Cortana?|2=Cortana|q2=Off to bring peace.|3=Jameson Locke and Cortana.<ref name="Guardians">''Halo 5: Guardians'', campaign level, "[[Guardians]]"</ref>}}
The Guardians were classified as tier-two [[Peacemaker]]s, specifically purposed for security, protection, and enforcement roles within the [[Ecumene]]. However, the Guardian Custodes were first used as tenders and recorders of the [[Precursor]] legacy, though this purpose has long since faded out of living memory. While efficient protectors and enforcers, Guardians also served as immaculate record keepers,
The Guardians were classified as tier-two [[Peacemaker]]s, specifically purposed for security, protection, and enforcement roles within the [[Ecumene]]. However, the Guardian Custodes were first used as tenders and recorders of the [[Precursor]] legacy, though this purpose has long since faded out of living memory. While efficient protectors and enforcers, Guardians also served as immaculate record keepers,
adding the history of those under their protection to the [[Domain]]'s archives.{{Ref/Reuse|wf}}
adding the history of those under their protection to the [[Domain]]'s archives.{{Ref/Reuse|wf}}
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===Reemergence===
===Reemergence===
{{Quote|She calls the Guardians to serve her!|The Warden Eternal, referring to Cortana{{Ref/Reuse|unconfirmed}}}}
{{Quote|She calls the Guardians to serve her!|The Warden Eternal, referring to Cortana.{{Ref/Reuse|unconfirmed}}}}
{{Main|Created conflict}}
{{Main|Created conflict}}
[[File:HW2-Anders meets a Guardian.png|thumb|250px|left|A Guardian capturing Installation 09.]]
[[File:HW2-Anders meets a Guardian.png|thumb|250px|left|A Guardian capturing Installation 09.]]
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==Known Guardians==
==Known Guardians==
[[File:H5G-Kamchatka Guardian glyph.png|thumb|250px|The sigil of the Guardian on Kamchatka]]
[[File:H5G-Kamchatka Guardian glyph.png|thumb|250px|The sigil of the Guardian on Kamchatka.]]
This is a list of all notable Guardians.  
This is a list of all notable Guardians.  
*Cortana's Guardian: Cortana unsuccessfully attempted to store [[Blue Team]]'s [[Cryptum]] inside this Guardian.
*Cortana's Guardian: Cortana unsuccessfully attempted to store [[Blue Team]]'s [[Cryptum]] inside this Guardian.