Halo Array: Difference between revisions

'''The Halos'''<ref>[[Halo: Combat Evolved]], level [[Truth and Reconciliation (Level)|Truth and Reconciliation]]</ref> (as they are named based on intercepted [[Covenant]] transmissions<ref>[[Halo: The Flood]] page 38</ref>), alternatively known as the '''Sacred Rings'''<ref>[[Halo 2]], level [[Gravemind (Level)|Gravemind]]</ref> by the Covenant or '''Fortress Worlds'''<ref>[[Halo: The Flood]] page 193</ref> by their creators, are seven massive ring-shaped installations constructed by the [[Forerunner]] throughout the galaxy one hundred thousand years ago as a last resort when combating the parasite known as the [[Flood]]. When nothing else could be done, they activated the rings which killed all sentient life within three radii of the galactic center. The Halos are all research facilities and [[weapons]] of mass destruction. Each installation was constructed orbiting a gas giant planet, though it is unknown exactly why this was done, but is is speculated that the planet was used as a base for the Forerunners whilst constructing the rings. Once the Halos were activated, the Forerunners also designed a massive shelter called "[[Shield World]]" to rescue themselves from the destruction. The seven Halos are designed to be remote controlled from a facility called "[[The Ark]]"<ref>[[Halo 2]], level [[The Great Journey (Level)|The Great Journey]]</ref>.