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*Warning: Cryptum/Primordium/Glasslands Spoilers*
I was checking up on new information about Halo 4, based upon the demo revealed at E3, when I stumbled upon this piece of artwork, found here. I compared it to the sphere shown in the demo (here), and, to me, they look almost exactly alike.
That got me thinking; why would it be flying, let alone to the Infinity. Furthermore, who would be inside of the cryptum, if that's what it is? As we have learned from Cryptum and Primordium, cryptums are reserved exclusively for high-ranking Prometheans. The Didact would be the most obvious assumed occupant, simply because he is well-known through the Forerunner novels.
I, however, was thinking on a larger scale. It appeared as though the "cryptum" reacted as a result of the Infinity's crash-landing on Requiem. The Infinity, as we know, has been outfitted and integrated with every possible piece of Forerunner data and technology that Humanity could use. Perhaps, in having the Forerunner technology on board, and being within a suitable range of Requiem, the Infinity tripped sensors on the planet, causing defensive measures to be activated, unlike the Forward Unto Dawn, which, presumably, had none, and was attacked for other reasons. This, perhaps, includes several Warrior-Servants kept within cryptums until they are needed. While the Forerunner's body deteriorates after long periods of time within the cryptum, their combat skins would be able to compensate for their temporary weak state.
Considering the aft section of Forward Unto Dawn was drifting, albeit for years, it would still be easily within range of the Ark. This would make it a perfect strategic location for the Forerunners, and thus one they would want to defend heavily.
Another possibility I've toyed with is that the "cryptum" contains the Librarian. While this is far less likely, as she was a Lifeworker, not a Warrior-Servant, she was the Didact's wife. Thus, it may have been possible that she was able to be stored in a cryptum. Considering how close (relatively speaking) Requiem would be to the Ark, and the fact that Requiem is an artificial world with, from what we've seen so far, rich, diverse ecosystems, it is possible that the Librarian could have done some work there, and perhaps have placed a cryptum there. Seeing as though both of these places are on the fringe of the galaxy, encountering life, let alone sentient life, are (pardon the pun) astronomically slim odds. In this case, scanners/sensors picking up sentient life, such as the Master Chief, would probably warrant some sort of defensive measures, similar to above. Finally, the Chakas/343 Guilty Spark copy, which was found and being interrogated in space above the Ark, took control of the ship and piloted it to an unknown location, saying he knew exactly where she was. Seeing as though these locations are so close, the trip would surely be within range of a human vessel.
In any case, the action of the "cryptum" approaching the Infinity's crash site was most likely investigative. However, I think the situaton quickly escalated to the point of violence, thus warranting more defensive measures and contributing to the distress calls on the ground by the crew of the Infinity.
This is all just speculation, and I realize I may be assuming a tad more than I should, given what little information is available. Please share your comments and ideas about what you think of the sphere.
[Edited on 06.05.2012 5:08 PM PDT]