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'''Geas''' was an archaic [[Forerunner]] term, meaning '''genetic command''', that referred to a generations-long genetic command imposed on an organism or species. Through the use of a geas, an organism could be given a set of subconscious orders that would be passed on to their children, in some cases lasting several generations. Only highly skilled Forerunner [[Lifeworker]]s were capable of creating a geas. | '''Geas''' was an archaic [[Forerunner]] term, meaning '''genetic command''', that referred to a generations-long genetic command imposed on an organism or species. Through the use of a geas, an organism could be given a set of subconscious orders that would be passed on to their children, in some cases lasting several generations. Only highly skilled Forerunner [[Lifeworker]]s were capable of creating a geas. | ||
In approximately [[100,300 B.C.E.]], [[Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting]] speculated that the [[Librarian]] had imposed a geas on the [[human]] race, something he considered likely. Forerunner students of the [[Mantle]] also hypothesized that the [[Precursors]] may have imposed a geas on the Forerunners themselves.<ref>'''[[Halo: Cryptum]]''', | In approximately [[100,300 B.C.E.]], [[Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting]] speculated that the [[Librarian]] had imposed a geas on the [[human]] race, something he considered likely. Forerunner students of the [[Mantle]] also hypothesized that the [[Precursors]] may have imposed a geas on the Forerunners themselves.<ref>'''[[Halo: Cryptum]]''', "chapter 2"</ref> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
Revision as of 03:32, January 17, 2011
Template:Ratings Template:New Content Geas was an archaic Forerunner term, meaning genetic command, that referred to a generations-long genetic command imposed on an organism or species. Through the use of a geas, an organism could be given a set of subconscious orders that would be passed on to their children, in some cases lasting several generations. Only highly skilled Forerunner Lifeworkers were capable of creating a geas.
In approximately 100,300 B.C.E., Bornstellar Makes Eternal Lasting speculated that the Librarian had imposed a geas on the human race, something he considered likely. Forerunner students of the Mantle also hypothesized that the Precursors may have imposed a geas on the Forerunners themselves.[1]
List of appearances
- Halo: Cryptum (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ Halo: Cryptum, "chapter 2"
