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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>}} | ||
[[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. |
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