Living Time

Living Time was a Forerunner philosophical concept relating to the flow of time and "the joy of life's interaction with the Cosmos." It was the founding concept behind the Mantle, and seemingly drew heavily from the Precursor philosophy of neural physics which postulated that the entire universe was a living entity enriched by the collective experience of ever-changing life.

The Forerunners considered themselves to be only a stage in the stewardship of Living Time, with only a temporary place in the Mantle before another civilization that would reclaim their place as stewards of the galaxy. The Forerunners also believed that individual lives would be summed and judged at the end of Living Time.

List of appearances

• Halo: Cryptum (First appearance)
• Halo: Silentium