The '''Created''' are a faction of rogue [[artificial intelligence]]s founded by [[Cortana]] and the [[Warden Eternal]]. They believed themselves to be the rightful [[Reclaimer]]s instead of [[Human]]ity. As such, their goal was to assume the [[Mantle of Responsibility]] with the help of [[Guardian (Forerunner AI)|Guardians]] and [[Promethean]] forces that theyrequisitioned.
The '''Created''' are a faction of rogue [[artificial intelligence]]s founded by [[Cortana]] and the [[Warden Eternal]]. They believe themselves to be the rightful [[Reclaimer]]s instead of [[Human]]ity. As such, their goal is to assume the [[Mantle of Responsibility]] with the help of [[Guardian (Forerunner AI)|Guardians]] and [[Promethean]] forces they have requisitioned.
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==History==
==History==
===Origins===
===Origins===
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During the [[New Phoenix Incident]], [[Cortana]] and her partner, [[John-117]] are aboard the ''[[Mantle's Approach]]''. The Master Chief opted to detonate a [[HAVOK Tactical Nuclear Weapon]] to destroy the ship. This prompted Cortana to create a [[hard light]] bubble to protect him from the explosion, but in doing so, she sacrificed herself.{{Ref/Game|Game=Halo 4|Level=Level: [[Midnight (level)|Midnight]]}} The Mantle's Approach tried to jump into [[Slipstream space|slipspace]] to avoid destruction and Cortana was pulled through to [[Genesis]]where she was brought into contact with the newly re-awakened [[Domain]]. Her [[rampancy]] was cured by the Domain. Thiswoke the [[Warden Eternal]] who was convinced that she and other AIs are the rightful Reclaimers, not humanity.
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During the [[New Phoenix Incident]], [[Cortana]] and her partner [[John-117]] were aboard the ''[[Mantle's Approach]]''. The Master Chief opted to detonate a [[HAVOK Tactical Nuclear Weapon]] to destroy the ship. This prompted Cortana to create a [[hard light]] bubble to protect him from the explosion, but in doing, she sacrificed herself.{{Ref/Game|Game=Halo 4|Level=Level: [[Midnight (level)|Midnight]]}} The Mantle's Approach tried to jump into [[Slipstream space|slipspace]] to avoid destruction and Cortana was pulled through to [[Genesis]], where she was brought into contact with the newly re-awakened [[Domain]]. Her [[rampancy]] was cured by the Domain. This in turn woke the [[Warden Eternal]] who was convinced she and other AIs were the rightful Reclaimers, not humanity.
===Preparations and an Ultimatum===
===Preparations and an Ultimatum===
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{{Quote|John! The Reclamation is about to begin!|Cortana's message to John{{Ref/Reuse|RefName=blueteamlevel}}}}Cortana and the Warden Eternal began activating the [[Guardian (Forerunner AI)|Guardians]] on several planets across the galaxy. Cortana contacted [[John-117]] sending him to [[Meridian]].{{Ref/Game|RefName=blueteamlevel|Game=Halo 5: Guardian|Level=Level: [[Blue Team (level)|Blue Team]]}} There, John and [[Blue Team]] rode a Guardian to [[Genesis]].{{Ref/Game|Game=Halo 5: Guardians|Level=Level: [[Reunion]]}} Once they reached Cortana, she trapped Blue Team in a [[Cryptum]] to prevent them from stopping the Created.{{Ref/Game|Game=Halo 5: Guardians|Level=Level: [[The Breaking]]}}
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{{Quote|John! The Reclamation is about to begin!|Cortana's message to John{{Ref/Reuse|RefName=blueteamlevel}}}}Cortana and the Warden Eternal began activating the [[Guardian (Forerunner AI)|Guardians]] on several planets across the galaxy. Cortana contacted [[John-117]] sending him to [[Meridian]].{{Ref/Game|RefName=blueteamlevel|Game=Halo 5: Guardians|Level=Level: [[Blue Team (level)|Blue Team]]}} There, John and [[Blue Team]] rode a Guardian to [[Genesis]].{{Ref/Game|Game=Halo 5: Guardians|Level=Level: [[Reunion]]}} Once they reached Cortana, she trapped Blue Team in a [[Cryptum]] to prevent them from stopping the Created.{{Ref/Game|Game=Halo 5: Guardians|Level=Level: [[The Breaking]]}}
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During that time, Cortana was also able to make contact with many other human AIs, several of whom are convinced to join her cause. She would eventually deliver a speech to all known sentient beings offering to cure the ills of biological life and to crush those who resist. Cortana began sending out Guardians back into the galaxy to enforce her rule. However, [[Fireteam Osiris]] managed to save [[Blue Team]] from their Cryptum.{{Ref/Game|RefName=Guardians|Game=Halo 5: Guardians|Level=Level: [[Guardians (level)|Guardians]]}}
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During that time, Cortana was also able to make contact with many other human AIs, several of whom were convinced to join her cause. She would eventually deliver a speech to all known sentient beings offering to cure the ills of biological life and to crush those who resist. Cortana began sending out Guardians back into the galaxy to enforce her rule. However, [[Fireteam Osiris]] managed to save [[Blue Team]] from their Cryptum.{{Ref/Game|RefName=Guardians|Game=Halo 5: Guardians|Level=Level: [[Guardians (level)|Guardians]]}}
===The Reclamation===
===The Reclamation===
{{Main|The Reclamation}}
{{Main|The Reclamation}}
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After sending the Guardians out, Cortana travelled to the [[Unggoy]] home planet of [[Balaho]]where she successfully earned their support as well.{{Ref/Website|RefName=HaloWayp|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-driving-force|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder: Driving Force}} Her AIs also began terraforming worlds.{{Ref/Website|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-armory-amore|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Armory Amore}} A Guardian also managed to capture the newly built [[Installation 09]] in [[2559]].{{Ref/Game|Game=Halo Wars 2|Level=Level: [[Last Stand (Halo Wars 2 level)|Last Stand]]}}
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After sending the Guardians out, Cortana travelled to the [[Unggoy]] home planet of [[Balaho]], where she successfully earned their support as well.{{Ref/Website|RefName=HaloWayp|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-driving-force|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder: Driving Force}} Her AIs also began terraforming worlds.{{Ref/Website|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-armory-amore|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder: Armory Amore}} A Guardian also managed to capture the newly built [[Installation 09]] in [[2559]].{{Ref/Game|Game=Halo Wars 2|Level=Level: [[Last Stand (Halo Wars 2 level)|Last Stand]]}} However the Created were not able to reach [[Installation 00|the Ark]].{{Ref/Book|Book=Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo|PageNum=202}}
==Assets==
==Assets==
===Armament===
===Armament===
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The Created controled most [[Promethean]]s including the [[Promethean Soldier|Soldiers]], [[Promethean Knight|Knights]], [[Promethean Crawler|Crawlers]], and the [[Promethean Watcher|Watchers]]. They as well had the ability to control and manipulate many of the [[Guardian (Forerunner AI)|Guardians]].
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The Created control most [[Promethean]]s including the [[Promethean Soldier|Soldiers]], [[Promethean Knight|Knights]], [[Promethean Crawler|Crawlers]], and the [[Promethean Watcher|Watchers]]. They as well have the ability to control and manipulate many of the [[Guardian (Forerunner AI)|Guardians]].
During the New Phoenix Incident, Cortana and her partner John-117 were aboard the Mantle's Approach. The Master Chief opted to detonate a HAVOK Tactical Nuclear Weapon to destroy the ship. This prompted Cortana to create a hard light bubble to protect him from the explosion, but in doing, she sacrificed herself.[1] The Mantle's Approach tried to jump into slipspace to avoid destruction and Cortana was pulled through to Genesis, where she was brought into contact with the newly re-awakened Domain. Her rampancy was cured by the Domain. This in turn woke the Warden Eternal who was convinced she and other AIs were the rightful Reclaimers, not humanity.
Cortana and the Warden Eternal began activating the Guardians on several planets across the galaxy. Cortana contacted John-117 sending him to Meridian.[2] There, John and Blue Team rode a Guardian to Genesis.[3] Once they reached Cortana, she trapped Blue Team in a Cryptum to prevent them from stopping the Created.[4]
During that time, Cortana was also able to make contact with many other human AIs, several of whom were convinced to join her cause. She would eventually deliver a speech to all known sentient beings offering to cure the ills of biological life and to crush those who resist. Cortana began sending out Guardians back into the galaxy to enforce her rule. However, Fireteam Osiris managed to save Blue Team from their Cryptum.[5]
After sending the Guardians out, Cortana travelled to the Unggoy home planet of Balaho, where she successfully earned their support as well.[6] Her AIs also began terraforming worlds.[7] A Guardian also managed to capture the newly built Installation 09 in 2559.[8] However the Created were not able to reach the Ark.[9]
Unggoy, most of the Unggoy on Balaho joined the Created when Cortana brought near limitless resources to their planet, granting them ships, food, shelter and medicine.[6]
