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The '''Ecumene Council'''<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''', ''Terminals 1, 2''</ref> was the main government and lawmaking body of the [[Forerunner]] [[ecumene]]. It was located at the [[capital]]. Lead by the [[First Councilor]] and composed of five hundred [[Councilor (Forerunner)|Councilors]] from various [[rate]]s,<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 292''</ref> the Council was supported by a network of [[ancilla]]s known as the [[Metarchy|Council | The '''Ecumene Council'''<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''', ''Terminals 1, 2''</ref> was the main government and lawmaking body of the [[Forerunner]] [[ecumene]]. It was located at the [[capital]]. Lead by the [[First Councilor]] and composed of five hundred [[Councilor (Forerunner)|Councilors]] from various [[rate]]s,<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 292''</ref> the Council was supported by a network of [[ancilla]]s known as the [[Metarchy|Council metarchy]]. The Council's dedicated security force was known as [[Council Security]].<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 256''</ref> | ||
Councilors typically served for a thousand years and took vows of abstinence and austerity. This was apparent in the general aesthetic associated with the Council; their [[Council ship|ships]] and [[Domicile|residential facilities]] lacked luxury or adornment, yet reflected the Council's status and power.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 255''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 287''</ref> | Councilors typically served for a thousand years and took vows of abstinence and austerity. This was apparent in the general aesthetic associated with the Council; their [[Council ship|ships]] and [[Domicile|residential facilities]] lacked luxury or adornment, yet reflected the Council's status and power.<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 255''</ref><ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', ''page 287''</ref> |
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