Eudemon
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Eudemon, officially known to the UNSC as "X49-05", is a satellite orbiting an unknown planet and a Unified Earth Government colony[3] in the Farfield system.[1]
Overview
Environmental features
The moon is oxygen rich, has plentiful water, and is filled with life, making it comparable to Earth's makeup. However, the moon's tectonic activity is irregular and problematic.[2]
Ecology
Some cavern-dwelling species on Eudemon exhibit bioluminescence; large mats of glowing microorganisms grow in shallow waters and near-water surfaces within Eudemon's caverns. They are complemented by a species of massive fungi that grow at least 17 meters high with a cap at least 13 meters across.[4] They grow alongside 2 meter shelf lichens, and 2 meter ball fungi, which exhibit the same bioluminescence, possibly indicating a symbiotic relationship with the microorganisms. Eudemon also hosts multiple species of grass, moss, ivy, and trees. Buildings on Eudemon exhibit cryptogam growth.[5]
Eudemon is home to a species of bird found across many human planets.[5]
History
Postwar
It was discovered by a pioneer group after the Human-Covenant War, and considered a lucky find; however, concerns remained about the moon's structural integrity.[3] Research teams were deployed into the moons cavernous interiors.[2] The moon was nevertheless colonized in 2554.[1]
A simulation of a cave found on the moon was later used by the UNSC Infinity's SPARTAN-IV complement for training.[3]
Trivia
A Eudemon is a kind spirit/demon in Greek mythology.
Gallery
Bioluminescent microorganisms in the shallow waters of Eudemon's caverns.
Birds on Eudemon.
List of appearances
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ a b c d Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 50
- ^ a b c Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, page 218
- ^ a b c Halo Waypoint, The Halo Bulletin: 10.25.12 (Retrieved on Nov 16, 2012) [archive]
- ^ Halo 4 Editing Kit, game file
tags\levels\multi\ca_forge_erosion\extra_mushrooms_ca_erosion_mushroom_a100-mushroom_a_low1shape - ^ a b Halo 4, multiplayer map Erosion
