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[[File:Primordium cover art.jpg|thumb | [[File:Primordium cover art.jpg|thumb|200px|Several different types of Forerunner craft.]] | ||
{{Series/Species/Forerunner}} | {{Series/Species/Forerunner}} | ||
'''Forerunner starships''' are ships used by the [[Forerunner]] [[species]] as a whole, including their [[Ecumene]]. | '''Forerunner starships''' are ships used by the [[Forerunner]] [[species]] as a whole, including their [[Ecumene]].{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22pg378|Enc22|Page=378-379}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Organization=== | ===Organization=== | ||
{{Main|Forerunner fleet}} | {{Main|Forerunner fleet}} | ||
The Forerunners | Ship designs were dynamic for the Forerunners. As such, classifications weren't based on incorporated systems or role, but rather on its formative nature within the era it was constructed.{{Ref/Reuse|encpg380}} The Forerunners grouped [[warship]]s into orders of battle based on defensive and offensive capabilities. This manifested as numbered orders for ships.{{Ref/Book|Id=encpg380|Enc22|Page=380}} | ||
The [[Builder]]s, [[Miner]]s, and [[Lifeworker]]s all operated ships.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg378}} [[Builder Security]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg282}} and the [[Warrior-Servant]]s also operated numerous warships.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=381}} | |||
===Design and specifications=== | ===Design and specifications=== | ||
{{Main|Design seed}} | {{Main|Design seed}} | ||
[[File:Forerunner Slipspace Drive.jpg|thumb| | [[File:Forerunner Slipspace Drive.jpg|thumb|left|150px|A Forerunner crystal resonance chamber.]] | ||
A special type of design seed is used to construct Forerunner ships, known as ship-seeds.{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Cryptum|Page=128}} | A special type of design seed is used to construct Forerunner ships, known as ship-seeds.{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Cryptum|Page=128}} | ||
====Engines==== | ====Engines==== | ||
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{{Main|Space fighter}} | {{Main|Space fighter}} | ||
{{Expand-section}} | {{Expand-section}} | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Human-Forerunner wars=== | ===Human-Forerunner wars=== | ||
{{Main|Human-Forerunner wars}} | {{Main|Human-Forerunner wars}} | ||
During the Human-Forerunner wars, Forerunner starships and [[Human starship]]s fought one another. | During the Human-Forerunner wars, Forerunner starships and [[Human starship]]s fought one another. An example of this was during the [[Battle of Charum Hakkor]]. | ||
{{Expand-section}} | {{Expand-section}} | ||
===High Ecumene=== | |||
{{Main|High Ecumene}} | |||
In the millennia preceding the outbreak of the Flood War, during the High Ecumene period, the [[Skirr-class battlecruiser]]s and the [[Second-order fast frigate]]s were put into service. Only decades before the war, [[Raptor]]s were also put into service.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22pg282|Enc22|Page=282-283}} | |||
[[File:Ships fr.png|thumb|left|200px|Forerunner ships combining their fire.]] | |||
===Forerunner-Flood war=== | ===Forerunner-Flood war=== | ||
{{Main|Forerunner-Flood war}} | {{Main|Forerunner-Flood war}} | ||
Forerunner ships participated in the Forerunner-Flood war. Some of which became infected by the [[Flood]]. | Forerunner ships participated in the Forerunner-Flood war. Some of which became infected by the [[Flood]]. | ||
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===Legacy=== | ===Legacy=== | ||
{{Main|Reintroduction}} | {{Main|Reintroduction}} | ||
[[File:Keysip.png|thumb | [[File:Keysip.png|thumb|200px|Keyships reseeding the galaxy.]] | ||
After the [[Great Purification]] of [[97,445 BCE]], [[Keyship]]s played a role in the Reintroduction of species to their [[planet|homeworld]].<ref>''[[Halo Legends]]'', [[Origins]]</ref> One Keyship, the ''[[Anodyne Spirit]]'', was hijacked by [[Mendicant Bias]] and would end up crash landing on the [[San'Shyuum]] homeworld of [[Janjur Qom]].{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/mendicant-bias|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Universe - Mendicant Bias}} This ship would be later seen as a [[religion|religious]] artifact{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/dreadnought|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Universe - Dreadnought}} to the species and would later become part of the [[Covenant]]'s [[city|holy city]] of ''[[High Charity]]''. | After the [[Great Purification]] of [[97,445 BCE]], [[Keyship]]s played a role in the Reintroduction of species to their [[planet|homeworld]].<ref>''[[Halo Legends]]'', [[Origins]]</ref> One Keyship, the ''[[Anodyne Spirit]]'', was hijacked by [[Mendicant Bias]] and would end up crash landing on the [[San'Shyuum]] homeworld of [[Janjur Qom]].{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/mendicant-bias|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Universe - Mendicant Bias}} This ship would be later seen as a [[religion|religious]] artifact{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/dreadnought|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Universe - Dreadnought}} to the species and would later become part of the [[Covenant]]'s [[city|holy city]] of ''[[High Charity]]''{{Ref/Level|H2|[[Gravemind (level)|Gravemind]]}} along with a {{Class|Fortress|vessel}} from [[Tuluk'katho]].{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=226}} | ||
Numerous other Forerunner ships ended up being buried, like [[Babd Catha Forerunner vessel|one]] under the [[Babd Catha Ice Shelf]] on [[Reach]]{{Ref/Level|HR|[[The Package]]}} | Numerous other Forerunner ships ended up being buried, like [[Babd Catha Forerunner vessel|one]] under the [[Babd Catha Ice Shelf]] on [[Reach]],{{Ref/Level|HR|[[The Package]]}} [[Relic|one]] buried on [[Installation 05]],{{Ref/Map|H2|Relic}} and one buried in an asteroid in the [[Marcey system]].{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Saturn Devouring His Son}} | ||
During the [[Created uprising]], several Forerunner vessels were repurposed by the [[Created]] to help instill their rule. This included [[Acolyte-class harrier|Acolyte-class]] [[Harrier-class vessel|harriers]] as well as at least one {{Class|Fortress|vessel}}.{{Ref/Novel|Out|Chapter=23}} | |||
==Types== | ==Types== | ||
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|rowspan=" | |rowspan="2"|{{Class|Fortress|vessel}} | ||
|''[[Deep Reverence]]'' | |''[[Deep Reverence]]'' | ||
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|''[[Long Reverence]]'' | |||
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!scope="col"|Notes | !scope="col"|Notes | ||
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|''[[Anodyne Spirit]]'' | |''[[Anodyne Spirit]]'' | ||
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|[[Babd Catha Forerunner vessel|Unnamed vessel (Babd Catha, Reach)]] | |[[Babd Catha Forerunner vessel|Unnamed vessel (Babd Catha, Reach)]] | ||
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|[[Relic|Unnamed vessel (Installation 05)]] | |[[Relic|Unnamed vessel (Installation 05)]] | ||
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|[[Lifeworker terraforming vessel|Unnamed Lifeworker vessel (Unknown moon)]] | |||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H2-Relic-MultiplayerMap.jpg|Forerunner ship buried on an island on [[Installation 05]]. | |||
File:H4 ForerunnerShips Concept 1.jpg|''[[Halo 4]]'' concept art for Forerunner ships. | |||
File:H4 ForerunnerShips Concept 1.jpg|''Halo 4'' concept art for Forerunner ships. | |||
File:HM-Forerunnerships1.png|Forerunner ships seen in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''. | File:HM-Forerunnerships1.png|Forerunner ships seen in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''. | ||
File: | File:HM-Forerunnerships.png|Forerunner ships hovering over the surface of [[Charum Hakkor]]. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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Forerunner starships are ships used by the Forerunner species as a whole, including their Ecumene.[1]
Overview[edit]
Organization[edit]
- Main article: Forerunner fleet
Ship designs were dynamic for the Forerunners. As such, classifications weren't based on incorporated systems or role, but rather on its formative nature within the era it was constructed.[2] The Forerunners grouped warships into orders of battle based on defensive and offensive capabilities. This manifested as numbered orders for ships.[2]
The Builders, Miners, and Lifeworkers all operated ships.[1] Builder Security[3] and the Warrior-Servants also operated numerous warships.[4]
Design and specifications[edit]
- Main article: Design seed
A special type of design seed is used to construct Forerunner ships, known as ship-seeds.[5]
Engines[edit]
- Main article: Reaction drive
This section needs expansion. You can help Halopedia by expanding it.
Complement[edit]
- Main article: Space fighter
- This section needs expansion. You can help Halopedia by expanding it.
History[edit]
Human-Forerunner wars[edit]
- Main article: Human-Forerunner wars
During the Human-Forerunner wars, Forerunner starships and Human starships fought one another. An example of this was during the Battle of Charum Hakkor.
- This section needs expansion. You can help Halopedia by expanding it.
High Ecumene[edit]
- Main article: High Ecumene
In the millennia preceding the outbreak of the Flood War, during the High Ecumene period, the Skirr-class battlecruisers and the Second-order fast frigates were put into service. Only decades before the war, Raptors were also put into service.[3]
Forerunner-Flood war[edit]
- Main article: Forerunner-Flood war
Forerunner ships participated in the Forerunner-Flood war. Some of which became infected by the Flood.
- This section needs expansion. You can help Halopedia by expanding it.
Legacy[edit]
- Main article: Reintroduction
After the Great Purification of 97,445 BCE, Keyships played a role in the Reintroduction of species to their homeworld.[6] One Keyship, the Anodyne Spirit, was hijacked by Mendicant Bias and would end up crash landing on the San'Shyuum homeworld of Janjur Qom.[7] This ship would be later seen as a religious artifact[8] to the species and would later become part of the Covenant's holy city of High Charity[9] along with a Fortress-class vessel from Tuluk'katho.[10]
Numerous other Forerunner ships ended up being buried, like one under the Babd Catha Ice Shelf on Reach,[11] one buried on Installation 05,[12] and one buried in an asteroid in the Marcey system.[13]
During the Created uprising, several Forerunner vessels were repurposed by the Created to help instill their rule. This included Acolyte-class harriers as well as at least one Fortress-class vessel.[14]
Types[edit]
Warships[edit]
- Main article: Warship
Ships of type[edit]
| Class | Ship Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fortress-class vessel | Deep Reverence | |
| Long Reverence |
Other and unknown[edit]
Ships of the type[edit]
| Class | Ship Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Supernal Spiral-class keyship | Anodyne Spirit | |
| Council ship | Seedling Star | |
| Planet-breaker | Unnamed ship | |
| Exploration ship | Audacity | |
| Unknown | Unnamed vessel (Babd Catha, Reach) | |
| Unnamed vessel (Installation 05) | ||
| Unnamed Lifeworker vessel (Unknown moon) |
Production notes[edit]
A pitched map for Halo 4, Genessis, was to feature a Keyship in its scenery.[15]
Gallery[edit]
Forerunner ship buried on an island on Installation 05.
Halo 4 concept art for Forerunner ships.
Halo 4 concept art for Forerunner ships.
Forerunner ships seen in Halo Mythos.
Forerunner ships hovering over the surface of Charum Hakkor.
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 378-379
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 380
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 282-283
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 381
- ^ Halo: Cryptum, page 128
- ^ Halo Legends, Origins
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Universe - Mendicant Bias (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Universe - Dreadnought (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
- ^ Halo 2, campaign level Gravemind
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 226
- ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level The Package
- ^ Halo 2, multiplayer map Relic
- ^ Halo: Saturn Devouring His Son
- ^ Halo: Outcasts, chapter 23
- ^ Artstation, Halo 4 (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
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