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Physically, Prometheans were the highest [[form]] a Warrior-Servant could [[Forerunner mutation|mutate]] to, standing around four meters tall and between 800 and 1,000 kilograms in weight. They were heavily muscled, their hands capable of easily crushing a [[human]] [[skull]]. Their mental capabilities were also very sophisticated; it was common for a Promethean to share information and sensory input with the warriors under their command.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 162''</ref> | Physically, Prometheans were the highest [[form]] a Warrior-Servant could [[Forerunner mutation|mutate]] to, standing around four meters tall and between 800 and 1,000 kilograms in weight. They were heavily muscled, their hands capable of easily crushing a [[human]] [[skull]]. Their mental capabilities were also very sophisticated; it was common for a Promethean to share information and sensory input with the warriors under their command.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 162''</ref> | ||
The Prometheans were responsible for creating "Warrior Keeps" known as [[Cryptum]]s, where an exiled warrior could live in suspended animation for thousands of years. Prometheans were also known to employ various kinds of war machines in battle, including [[Promethean Knight|Knights]], [[Promethean Watcher|Watchers]], and [[Promethean Crawler|Crawlers]].<ref name="characters">[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!an-epic-universe/characters/8c164b48-05e7-4c13-a268-f60ec3a72938 '''Halo 4 Official Site''', ''Characters'']</ref> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Following the [[human-Forerunner wars]] and the discovery of [[the Flood]], the Prometheans stood in opposition to the radical faction of [[Builder]]s who proposed the construction of the [[Halo Array]]. They lost the political battle, and were subsequently removed from the [[Ecumene Council]]. | Following the [[human-Forerunner wars]] and the discovery of [[the Flood]], the Prometheans stood in opposition to the radical faction of [[Builder]]s who proposed the construction of the [[Halo Array]]. They lost the political battle, and were subsequently removed from the [[Ecumene Council]]. | ||
Following the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]], [[John-117]] and [[Cortana]], drifting aboard the wreckage of the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}, came across the Forerunner world of [[Requiem]], where they faced hostile Promethean defense constructs.<ref name="characters"/> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The name "Promethean" was probably inspired by the Titan [[Wikipedia:Prometheus|Prometheus]] in [[List of Greek mythology references in Halo|Greek mythology]], who gave the gift of fire to mankind. However, there is no in-universe relation between the names, as the Forerunners predated the Greeks by well over 100,000 years. | *The name "Promethean" was probably inspired by the Titan [[Wikipedia:Prometheus|Prometheus]] in [[List of Greek mythology references in Halo|Greek mythology]], who gave the gift of fire to mankind. However, there is no in-universe relation between the names, as the Forerunners predated the Greeks by well over 100,000 years. | ||
*"Promethean" was one of the names [[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey|Doctor Halsey]] considered for the [[SPARTAN-II Program]].<ref>'''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]'''</ref> | *"Promethean" was one of the names [[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey|Doctor Halsey]] considered for the [[SPARTAN-II Program]].<ref>'''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]'''</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:H4-Knight.png|Promethean Knight. | |||
File:H4-Watcher.png|Promethean Watcher. | |||
File:H4-Crawler.png|Promethean Crawler. | |||
File:H4-Cryptum.jpg|John-117 facing a Promethean Cryptum. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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**''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'' {{1st}} | **''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'' {{1st}} | ||
**''[[Halo: Primordium]]'' | **''[[Halo: Primordium]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 4]]'' | *''[[Halo 4]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Revision as of 06:46, June 5, 2012
- "Oh, but what I would not give to have even a single company of Prometheans here right now... oh, they would most certainly restore order with their trademark lethality..."
- — 343 Guilty Spark musing to himself as his Installation is about to be destroyed.[1]
The Prometheans were the highest and most respected group of Warrior-Servants in the Forerunner ecumene.[2] The Didact, the Confirmer, the Grammarian and the Strategos were Prometheans.
Physically, Prometheans were the highest form a Warrior-Servant could mutate to, standing around four meters tall and between 800 and 1,000 kilograms in weight. They were heavily muscled, their hands capable of easily crushing a human skull. Their mental capabilities were also very sophisticated; it was common for a Promethean to share information and sensory input with the warriors under their command.[3]
The Prometheans were responsible for creating "Warrior Keeps" known as Cryptums, where an exiled warrior could live in suspended animation for thousands of years. Prometheans were also known to employ various kinds of war machines in battle, including Knights, Watchers, and Crawlers.[4]
History
Following the human-Forerunner wars and the discovery of the Flood, the Prometheans stood in opposition to the radical faction of Builders who proposed the construction of the Halo Array. They lost the political battle, and were subsequently removed from the Ecumene Council.
Following the end of the Human-Covenant War, John-117 and Cortana, drifting aboard the wreckage of the UNSC Forward Unto Dawn, came across the Forerunner world of Requiem, where they faced hostile Promethean defense constructs.[4]
Trivia
- The name "Promethean" was probably inspired by the Titan Prometheus in Greek mythology, who gave the gift of fire to mankind. However, there is no in-universe relation between the names, as the Forerunners predated the Greeks by well over 100,000 years.
- "Promethean" was one of the names Doctor Halsey considered for the SPARTAN-II Program.[5]
Gallery
Promethean Knight.
Promethean Watcher.
Promethean Crawler.
John-117 facing a Promethean Cryptum.
List of appearances
- Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
- Terminals (Mentioned only)
- The Forerunner Saga
- Halo: Cryptum (First appearance)
- Halo: Primordium
- Halo 4
Sources
- ^ Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary - Terminal 10
- ^ Halo: Cryptum, page 54
- ^ Halo: Cryptum, page 162
- ^ a b Halo 4 Official Site, Characters
- ^ Dr. Halsey's personal journal
