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{{Disambig header|the artifacts|the novel|Halo: Cryptum}} | {{Disambig header|the artifacts|the novel|Halo: Cryptum}} | ||
[[File:Halo 5 - Cryptum.jpg|thumb|250px|A Cryptum on Genesis]] | |||
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A '''Cryptum''' was a stasis chamber used as a means of exile by the [[Forerunner]]s. Cryptums were most prominently known for their use by the [[Promethean]]s, the Forerunners' highest class of [[Warrior-Servant]]s, who also termed them as '''Warrior Keeps'''.<ref name="evg">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 131''</ref> | A '''Cryptum''' was a stasis chamber used as a means of exile by the [[Forerunner]]s. Cryptums were most prominently known for their use by the [[Promethean]]s, the Forerunners' highest class of [[Warrior-Servant]]s, who also termed them as '''Warrior Keeps'''.<ref name="evg">'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 131''</ref> | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
[[File:H4-DidactPrometheanCryptum.png|thumb|left|250px|The Ur-Didact's combat Cryptum.]] | |||
A Cryptum is a sealed capsule where a high-ranking Forerunner would enter self-imposed exile, often as punishment for failure or dishonor; it was known to be used by those in power as a means with which to silence respected individuals whose punishment otherwise might prove problematic in the eyes of the public. However, some Forerunners occasionally entered a Cryptum voluntarily, in pursuit of a higher state of awareness.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 66''</ref> When in use, a Cryptum's occupant would enter a timeless state of meditative hibernation known as ''[[xankara]]''.<ref name="c63">'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 63''</ref> In this state, the Forerunner's mind would be wholly immersed in the [[Domain]] and they would be able to explore the immense stores of information contained therein.<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''page 255''</ref> The Forerunner would become unaware of the physical world around them, and could remain in a state of suspended animation for thousands of years.<ref name="c63"/> | A Cryptum is a sealed capsule where a high-ranking Forerunner would enter self-imposed exile, often as punishment for failure or dishonor; it was known to be used by those in power as a means with which to silence respected individuals whose punishment otherwise might prove problematic in the eyes of the public. However, some Forerunners occasionally entered a Cryptum voluntarily, in pursuit of a higher state of awareness.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 66''</ref> When in use, a Cryptum's occupant would enter a timeless state of meditative hibernation known as ''[[xankara]]''.<ref name="c63">'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 63''</ref> In this state, the Forerunner's mind would be wholly immersed in the [[Domain]] and they would be able to explore the immense stores of information contained therein.<ref>'''Halo: Silentium''', ''page 255''</ref> The Forerunner would become unaware of the physical world around them, and could remain in a state of suspended animation for thousands of years.<ref name="c63"/> | ||