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The '''Forerunner caste system''' was a system used to rank [[Forerunner]]s in society.<ref name="Cryptum">'''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'''</ref> | The '''Forerunner caste system''' was a system used to rank [[Forerunner]]s in society. Castes were divided into several tiers, including '''forms''', '''rates''', and '''Maniples'''.<ref name="Cryptum">'''[[Halo: Cryptum]]'''</ref> | ||
==Practices== | |||
Each caste had their own ceremonial headgear, worn only on special occasions. However, on a certain day in the [[Grand Star Season]], every Forerunner wore the same style.<ref name="Cryptum"/> | Each caste had their own ceremonial headgear, worn only on special occasions. However, on a certain day in the [[Grand Star Season]], every Forerunner wore the same style.<ref name="Cryptum"/> | ||
==Known castes== | ==Known castes== | ||
===Builders=== | |||
{{Main|Builder}} | |||
The Builders were responsible for the construction of a majority of Forerunner architecture. As such, they were most likely responsible for creating the [[Halo Array]] and [[Onyx]]. The father of [[Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting]] was a Builder. | |||
===Miners=== | |||
{{Main|Miner}} | |||
The Miners were the lowest class in Forerunner society. They were responsible for obtaining the materials required for the work of the Builders. | |||
===Lifeworkers=== | |||
{{Main|Lifeworker}} | |||
The Lifeworkers were the highest class in Forerunner society. They specialized in biology and medicine, especially with the experimentation of various forms of life. It was not uncommon for Lifeworkers to receive their own planets for experimentation. The [[Librarian]] was a Lifeworker. | |||
===Warriors=== | |||
{{Main|Warrior}} | |||
The Warriors were the second-highest class in Forerunner society. They were most likely responsible for piloting space vessels as well as fight on the ground. The [[Didact]] was most likely a Warrior. | |||
===Warrior-Servants=== | |||
{{Main|Warrior-Servant}} | |||
Warrior-Servants were another caste, separate from the Warriors. They were responsible for, among other things, piloting [[War Sphinx]]es during the [[Forerunner-Human War]]. The use of the word "servant" in their name likely implies that they were of lower social status than Warriors. The [[Prometheans]] were an elite group of Warrior-Servants. | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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Template:New Content The Forerunner caste system was a system used to rank Forerunners in society. Castes were divided into several tiers, including forms, rates, and Maniples.[1]
Practices
Each caste had their own ceremonial headgear, worn only on special occasions. However, on a certain day in the Grand Star Season, every Forerunner wore the same style.[1]
Known castes
Builders
- Main article: Builder
The Builders were responsible for the construction of a majority of Forerunner architecture. As such, they were most likely responsible for creating the Halo Array and Onyx. The father of Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting was a Builder.
Miners
- Main article: Miner
The Miners were the lowest class in Forerunner society. They were responsible for obtaining the materials required for the work of the Builders.
Lifeworkers
- Main article: Lifeworker
The Lifeworkers were the highest class in Forerunner society. They specialized in biology and medicine, especially with the experimentation of various forms of life. It was not uncommon for Lifeworkers to receive their own planets for experimentation. The Librarian was a Lifeworker.
Warriors
- Main article: Warrior
The Warriors were the second-highest class in Forerunner society. They were most likely responsible for piloting space vessels as well as fight on the ground. The Didact was most likely a Warrior.
Warrior-Servants
- Main article: Warrior-Servant
Warrior-Servants were another caste, separate from the Warriors. They were responsible for, among other things, piloting War Sphinxes during the Forerunner-Human War. The use of the word "servant" in their name likely implies that they were of lower social status than Warriors. The Prometheans were an elite group of Warrior-Servants.
List of appearances
- Halo: Cryptum (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ a b Halo: Cryptum
