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'''Ancillas''' are a type of [[Forerunner]] [[artificial intelligence]]. They come in several varieties, each designed for different purposes and possessing differing capabilities. They can be stored within a Forerunner's [[Forerunner body armor|armor]], able to be accessed by a user at will. Ancillas can also be housed within personal shells like those of the [[Monitors]], ships, buildings and various forms of machinery. They typically possess personalities approximating that of a Forerunner, and in this respect are quite similar to [[UNSC]] [["Smart" AI]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo: Cryptum]]''', chapter two</ref>
'''Ancillae''' are a type of [[Forerunner]] [[Artificial Intelligence|artificial intelligence construct]]. They come in several varieties, each designed for different purposes and possessing differing capabilities. Known models include the [[Monitor]]s, the [[Contender-class Artificial Intelligence|Contender-class AIs]], and the personal ancillae carried by most Forerunners. They can be stored within a Forerunner's [[Forerunner body armor|body armor]] and can be accessed by the user at will. Ancillae can also be housed within personal shells like those of the [[Monitor]]s, as well as ships, buildings, and various forms of machinery. They typically possess personalities approximating that of a Forerunner; in this respect, they are quite similar to [[human]] [["Smart" AI]]s.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', chapter two</ref>


The [[Monitors]], [[Contender-class Artificial Intelligence|Contender-class AI]]s and the personal Ancillas housed within Forerunner body armor are all examples of Ancillas.
==Trivia==
*[[Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting]]'s relationship with his ancilla is strikingly similar to that of [[John-117]] and [[Cortana]]. Like Cortana, Bornstellar describes his ancilla as a ''"blue female figure in the back of [his] mind"''.
*"Ancilla" is Latin for 'female servant' or 'maid'.


==Trivia==
*Bornstellar's relationship with his ancilla is strikingly similar to that of [[John-117]] and Cortana. Like Cortana, Bornstellar describes his ancilla as a "blue female figure in the back of his mind".
*"Ancilla" is Latin for a female servant or maid.
==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: The Flood|Halo: The Flood (2010)]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: The Flood|Halo: The Flood (2010)]]'' {{Mo}}

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Template:New Content Ancillae are a type of Forerunner artificial intelligence construct. They come in several varieties, each designed for different purposes and possessing differing capabilities. Known models include the Monitors, the Contender-class AIs, and the personal ancillae carried by most Forerunners. They can be stored within a Forerunner's body armor and can be accessed by the user at will. Ancillae can also be housed within personal shells like those of the Monitors, as well as ships, buildings, and various forms of machinery. They typically possess personalities approximating that of a Forerunner; in this respect, they are quite similar to human "Smart" AIs.[1]

Trivia

  • Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting's relationship with his ancilla is strikingly similar to that of John-117 and Cortana. Like Cortana, Bornstellar describes his ancilla as a "blue female figure in the back of [his] mind".
  • "Ancilla" is Latin for 'female servant' or 'maid'.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: Cryptum, chapter two