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|name=Eayn | |name=Eayn | ||
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|body=[[Chu'ot]]{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}}{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} | |body=[[Chu'ot]]{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}}{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} | ||
|position=Primary [[Natural satellite|satellite]]{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}} | |position=Primary [[Natural satellite|satellite]]{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}} | ||
|moon(s)=None{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}}{{Ref/Reuse|earthday}} | |moon(s)=None{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}}{{Ref/Reuse|earthday}} | ||
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|gravity=0.875 G{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}}{{Ref/Reuse|earthday}} | |gravity=0.875 G{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}}{{Ref/Reuse|earthday}} | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Environmental features=== | ===Environmental features=== | ||
Eayn is home to a tropical environment, with a theorized history of widely varied environmental conditions.{{Ref/Reuse|enc157}} Eayn's gravity is about 0.875 G's, making its inhabitants more lightly built than on [[Earth]]. Eayn's atmosphere is rather similar to that of Earth, being composed of [[oxygen]], [[Wikipedia:Nitrogen|nitrogen]], [[carbon dioxide]]{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}} and [[argon]].{{Ref/Reuse|earthday}} Its surface temperatures range from -18°C to 45°C (-0.4°F to 113°F).{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum | Eayn is home to a tropical environment, with a theorized history of widely varied environmental conditions.{{Ref/Reuse|enc157}} Eayn's gravity is about 0.875 G's, making its inhabitants more lightly built than on [[Earth]]. Eayn's atmosphere is rather similar to that of Earth, being composed of [[oxygen]], [[Wikipedia:Nitrogen|nitrogen]], [[carbon dioxide]]{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}} and [[argon]].{{Ref/Reuse|earthday}} Its surface temperatures range from -18°C to 45°C (-0.4°F to 113°F).{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}} | ||
The moon is characterized by a single equatorial ocean known as [[Czaalo]].{{Ref/Reuse|earthday}} It has sparse volcanic activity and an almost total lack of glaciation.{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}} Two supercontinents dominate Eayn's landmass, [[Ah'lomet]] and [[Ruuht]] | The moon is characterized by a single equatorial ocean,{{Ref/Reuse|earthday}} known as [[Czaalo]].{{Ref/Reuse|earthday}} It has sparse volcanic activity and an almost total lack of glaciation.{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}} Two supercontinents dominate Eayn's landmass, [[Ah'lomet]] and [[Ruuht]].{{Ref/Site|Id=catalog|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/catalog-interaction/4c3e1c6f-6519-4ee0-83a4-4bac13bf07a3/posts?page=96#post953|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Catalog Interaction (post 3003659)}} Ah'lomet is the supercontinent in the northern hemisphere while Ruuht is the supercontinent in the southern hemisphere.{{Ref/Generic|Id=earthday|[[Earth Day 2014 trading cards]]|[[Earth Day 2014 trading cards#Eayn|Eayn card]]}} The [[water]]y world features tropical archipelagos,{{Ref/Reuse|ch87}} as well as the lesser continents [[Sintoh]], [[Prien'sh]], and [[Ibie'sh]].{{Ref/Reuse|earthday}} Ibie'sh is a volcanic island-continent somewhat isolated from the two supercontinents.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
====Locations==== | ====Locations==== | ||
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===Ecology=== | ===Ecology=== | ||
Eayn's planetary ecology was extraordinarily diverse at every level. It featured many tropical environments, with lush vegetation like trees, vines, and ground-dwelling plants.{{Ref/Film|Id=HLeg| | Eayn's planetary ecology was extraordinarily diverse at every level. It featured many tropical environments, with lush vegetation like trees, vines, and ground-dwelling plants.{{Ref/Film|Id=HLeg|Halo: Legends|Detail=''[[Origins]]''}} | ||
The Kig-Yar were distantly related through their evolutionary lineage to the wild birds that called Eayn home, such as vultures and hawks. Many of the avian species of Eayn were plagued by feather mites.{{Ref/ | The Kig-Yar were distantly related through their evolutionary lineage to the wild birds that called Eayn home, such as vultures and hawks. Many of the avian species of Eayn were plagued by feather mites.{{Ref/Book|Id=MorDi|Halo: Mortal Dictata|Chapter=6}} | ||
The diversity of the Kig-Yar is not entirely attributed to natural speciation. It was suspected by the Covenant as a touch of the [[Forerunner|Forerunners]], and various mutagens in the atmosphere provides evidence of ongoing manipulation and reshaping. The diaspora of the Kig-Yar off the planet may have unforseen consequences, not that any matriach or merchant union has expressed interest in this speculation.{{Ref/Reuse| | The diversity of the Kig-Yar is not entirely attributed to natural speciation. It was suspected by the Covenant as a touch of the [[Forerunner|Forerunners]], and various mutagens in the atmosphere provides evidence of ongoing manipulation and reshaping. The diaspora of the Kig-Yar off the planet may have unforseen consequences, not that any matriach or merchant union has expressed interest in this speculation.{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:Ancient KigYar.png|thumb|250px|Ancient Kig-Yar on Eayn.]] | [[File:Ancient KigYar.png|thumb|250px|Ancient Kig-Yar on Eayn.]] | ||
===Post-Great Purification=== | ===Post-Great Purification=== | ||
Long before the Kig-Yar achieved space flight, Eayn experienced an era defined by gladiatorial combat. The ancient Kig-Yar alive at this time would hold inter-[[clan]] physical combat competitions in the largest population centers on Eayn's supercontinents.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc157|Enc11|Page=157}} The ancient Kig-Yar sailed the waters of Eayn and raided competing clans for food and mates. However, as their populations grew, the differences and distances between Eayn's clans decreased, leading to large-scale conflicts such as the [[Czaalo Wars]].{{Ref/Reuse| | Long before the Kig-Yar achieved space flight, Eayn experienced an era defined by gladiatorial combat. The ancient Kig-Yar alive at this time would hold inter-[[clan]] physical combat competitions in the largest population centers on Eayn's supercontinents.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc157|Enc11|Page=157}} The ancient Kig-Yar sailed the waters of Eayn and raided competing clans for food and mates. However, as their populations grew, the differences and distances between Eayn's clans decreased, leading to large-scale conflicts such as the [[Czaalo Wars]].{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} Eventually, a new cooperative spirit led to the invention of spacecraft allowing them to colonize nearby worlds.{{Ref/Novel|Id=ch87|CH|Page=87}} Eayn's dominating governments pushed many Kig-Yar to colonize the [[asteroid]]s and [[moon]]s of the nearby asteroid belt.{{Ref/Reuse|enc157}} | ||
===Covenant era=== | ===Covenant era=== | ||
When small contingent [[fleet]]s of the Covenant arrived in the Y'Deio system in [[1342]],{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/kig-yar|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=''Kig-Yar''|D=05|M=11|Y=2021|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/kig-yar.html}} the [[pirate]]s, mercenaries, and militias of the Kig-Yar joined forces in an attempt to fend off the alien intruders.{{Ref/Reuse|enc157}} The Kig-Yar met the Covenant headlong in battle, beginning a protracted naval campaign.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Despite the ruthlessness of their fleets,{{Ref/Book|EVG|Page=100}} the Kig-Yar were able to resist the Covenant only for a time, and they eventually submitted to the empire's might,{{Ref/Reuse| | When small contingent [[fleet]]s of the Covenant arrived in the Y'Deio system in [[1342]],{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/kig-yar|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=''Kig-Yar''|D=05|M=11|Y=2021|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/kig-yar.html}} the [[pirate]]s, mercenaries, and militias of the Kig-Yar joined forces in an attempt to fend off the alien intruders.{{Ref/Reuse|enc157}} The Kig-Yar met the Covenant headlong in battle, beginning a protracted naval campaign.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} Despite the ruthlessness of their fleets,{{Ref/Book|EVG|Page=100}} the Kig-Yar were able to resist the Covenant only for a time, and they eventually submitted to the empire's might,{{Ref/Reuse|ch87}} choosing to profit from the immediate expansion of trade and wealth that the Covenant could provide.{{Ref/Book|Enc11|Page=121}} However, Eayn was never fully integrated into the Covenant and endless cycles of unification and civil war continued.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} | ||
===Postwar=== | ===Postwar=== | ||
After the Covenant fell in [[2552]], an uneasy peace on Eayn prevailed under an alliance of arch-matriarchs.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} Eayn's native population continued to grow within reasonable governable parameters, and its economy and society stabilized in wake of the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Generic|[[Eleventh Hour reports]]|Report 2}} With trading fleets and pirate flotillas under their control, the arch-matriarchs of Eayn seek increased influence and wealth through trade and the careful application of violence.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} | After the Covenant fell in [[2552]], an uneasy peace on Eayn prevailed under an alliance of arch-matriarchs.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} Eayn's native population continued to grow within reasonable governable parameters, and its economy and society stabilized in wake of the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Generic|[[Eleventh Hour reports]]|Report 2}} With trading fleets and pirate flotillas under their control, the arch-matriarchs of Eayn seek increased influence and wealth through trade and the careful application of violence.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} | ||
==Government== | ==Government== | ||
Always a world of conspiracy and violence, Eayn is ruled by an alliance of arch-matriarchs,{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet | Always a world of conspiracy and violence, Eayn is ruled by an alliance of arch-matriarchs,{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} queens that form the bulk of [[Kig-Yar]] royalty.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} With a postindustrial capitalist society, the governments of Eayn have been described as [[Wikipedia:Ochlocracy|ochlocracies]], which is defined as rule by mob, or the intimidation of the legitimate authorities by the masses. [[Wikipedia:luck egalitarianism|Luck egalitarianism]] forms the base of the justice system.{{Ref/Reuse|bestiarum}} | ||
While under the governance of the [[Covenant]], Eayn was never fully integrated under the empire's rule.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} The continents of [[Ah'lomet]] and [[Ruuht]] are ruled by separate pseudo-governments that contest nearby islands.{{Ref/Reuse|catalog}} | While under the governance of the [[Covenant]], Eayn was never fully integrated under the empire's rule.{{Ref/Reuse|warfleet}} Even after the collapse of the Covenant, Eayn's matriarchal government continues to thrive.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} The continents of [[Ah'lomet]] and [[Ruuht]] are ruled by separate pseudo-governments that contest nearby islands.{{Ref/Reuse|catalog}} | ||
With the Kig-Yar social structure having its roots from an early form of despotic matriarchy,{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} the governments that once ruled Eayn were oppressive, leading to Kig-Yar to form colonies with sectarian societies in the [[asteroid]]s near [[Chu'ot]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc157}} The global government on Eayn would later spread power more widely, though females remained at the top of the power structure, controlling breeding rights, territory, familial organization, and major assets.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | With the Kig-Yar social structure having its roots from an early form of despotic matriarchy,{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} the governments that once ruled Eayn were oppressive, leading to Kig-Yar to form colonies with sectarian societies in the [[asteroid]]s near [[Chu'ot]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc157}} The global government on Eayn would later spread power more widely, though females remained at the top of the power structure, controlling breeding rights, territory, familial organization, and major assets.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} | ||
