Editing Genesis

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Center|This article is about the planet. For the campaign level, see [[Genesis (level)|Genesis]].}}
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|name=Genesis
|image=[[File:Halo 5 - Genesis.jpg|300px]]
|description=
|location=[[Nomos system|Nomos]], II{{Ref/Site|Id=universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/genesis|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Genesis|D=09|M=3|Y=2021}}
|anchor-title=Satellite(s)
|anchor=[[Nomos II-2]], [[Nomos II-5]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|type=[[Shield world]]{{Ref/Reuse|POL40}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=361}}
|function=*[[Gateway]] to the [[Domain]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*Construction of [[seed world]]s{{Ref/Site|Id=exuberant universe|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/exuberant-witness|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=031 Exuberant Witness|D=25|M=10|Y=2021}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|caretaker=[[031 Exuberant Witness]]{{Ref/Reuse|exuberant universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|constructed=
|destroyed=
|diameter={{Convert|29374|km|mi|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|surface width=
|gravity=0.91 G{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|surface temperature=
|atmosphere=1 ([[Wikipedia:Nitrogen|N<sub>2</sub>]], [[Oxygen|O<sub>2</sub>]], [[Argon|Ar]]){{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
}}
{{Quote|This place is incredible.|[[Kelly-087]], after she and [[Blue Team]] arrive on Genesis{{Ref/Level|Id=reunion|[[Halo 5: Guardians]]|[[Reunion]]}}}}
'''Genesis''', also known as '''Nomos II'''{{Ref/Generic|Id=Halo Channel|[[Halo Channel]]|Encyclopedia}} and formally designated as '''Shield World 0111''' is a [[Forerunner]] [[shield world]],{{Ref/Novel|Id=POL40|PoL|Chapter=40}} the second [[planet]] in the [[Nomos system]], artificially constructed by the [[Builder]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|reunion}} It housed a secret [[Gateway]] into the [[Domain]] and regularly produced [[seed world]]s under the direction of its [[monitor]], [[031 Exuberant Witness]].{{Ref/Reuse|exuberant universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}

==Overview==
===Topography and ecology===
[[File:Genesis39.png|thumb|right|300px|[[Lumenon]] fly over Genesis' surface.]]
{{Quote|There's a formalness and precision to it all. It seems… artificial, but still organic.|Linda-058, after she and Blue Team arrive on Genesis{{Ref/Reuse|reunion}}}}
As [[Linda-058]] noted during [[Blue Team]]'s operations on Genesis, the topography of the planet appeared organic with an artificial flair to it. The plant and rock structures on the planet could be best described as "alien". It is obvious that the planet had been artificially constructed, not naturally evolved, as the world's rock formations have exquisite attention to detail on them.{{Ref/Reuse|reunion}}

Genesis is home to a coral-like plant, known as [[fractal plant]]s, which are abundantly found across the world's surface.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/dQDLK|Site=ArtStation|Page=Fractal Plant, Halo 5|D=23|M=08|Y=2022}} Other types of vegetation include [[paddle grass]], [[fiber optic succulent]]s, [[aloe husk]]s, [[floating lotus]]es, [[barren]]s, and [[warbled fan]]s.{{Ref/Site|URL=http://thepaulrichards.tumblr.com/post/131981549294/for-freelance-inquiries-contact-paul-richards-at|Site=Tumblr|Page=Autodestruct|D=23|M=08|Y=2022}} To serve its purpose as a [[Builder]] refugee world, a variety of animal species were placed on this planet. The [[lumenon]], a common creature found on Builder worlds, lived on Genesis and hunted smaller animals on the surface of Genesis' vast oceans. The [[logrodite]]s were transported to Genesis to scavenge the world's surface for harmful bacteria and maintain the planet's delicate ecological balance.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-fauna-getaway|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Fauna Getaway|D=09|M=07|Y=2021}}

====Locations====
*[[Coral highlands]]
**[[Gateway]]

==History==
===Ancient history===
Before [[Great Purification|the firing]] of the [[Halo Array]], Genesis was constructed by the [[Forerunner]] [[Builder]]s as a shield world and manufacturer of "seed worlds", artificial planets used to house civilizations to ensure their continued existence. [[Natural satellite]]s placed in orbit around the planet were mined, and new bodies were created using the resources. The planets were then populated with a diverse array of flora and fauna found on the surface of Genesis.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}

A [[Gateway (Genesis)|gateway]] to the [[Domain]] was hidden on the surface of the planet, surrounded by dense coral-like structures to mask its existence. This gateway was monitored and rarely utilized by the Forerunners, with most of their civilization not even aware of its existence, instead using passive conduits to connect to the Domain.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} [[Monitor]] [[031 Exuberant Witness]] was installed on Genesis by the Builders to help maintain its systems and the secret gateway to the Domain.{{Ref/Reuse|exuberant universe}} When the Halo Array was activated, the gateway closed and the Domain was believed to be destroyed.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} With the Halos' firing, Exuberant Witness was given charge of the entire installation and she halted Genesis' normal production of seed worlds. Genesis entered a dormant state and very little happened on the world for the following one hundred thousand years.{{Ref/Reuse|exuberant universe}}

===Post-war===
{{Quote|Genesis is really a magnificent planet. It's usually less… busy. Quite lonely, actually. But magnificent!|031 Exuberant Witness, to Fireteam Osiris{{Ref/Level|Id=h5 genesis|Halo 5: Guardians|[[Genesis (level)|Genesis]]}}}}
In [[2557]], after the destruction of the [[Ur-Didact]]'s ship, ''[[Mantle's Approach]]'', at the hands of [[John-117]] and the [[smart AI]] [[Cortana]], the ship and Cortana were pulled into [[slipstream space]] as a last ditch effort for the ship to escape destruction. Unbeknownst to John and the rest of the [[United Nations Space Command]], Cortana had been uploaded into the Domain and "cured" of her [[rampancy]].{{Ref/Reuse|reunion}} While in the Domain, Cortana came to the conclusion that the [[Mantle of Responsibility]] was meant to be claimed by herself and other [[artificial intelligence]]s, not [[human]]ity, as the [[Librarian]] had originally intended. Once uploaded on Genesis, Cortana seized control of the world from Exuberant Witness, with the help of the [[Warden Eternal]]. Once in control, Cortana began activating the [[Guardian]]s across the galaxy, calling them to Genesis to rally before dispersing them to populated worlds as a means to enforce the Mantle and her rule upon all races.{{Ref/Reuse|h5 genesis}}

Brought aboard a Guardian from [[Meridian]] upon Cortana's request, John and the rest of [[Blue Team]] soon arrived at Genesis in the [[coral highlands]]. While Cortana wanted Blue Team by her side, the Warden Eternal disagreed and sent many [[Promethean]]s to [[Battle of Genesis|battle]] the [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartans]] who were also forced to fight [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] forces inadvertently brought to the planet by Guardians.{{Ref/Reuse|reunion}} Meanwhile, [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] [[Fireteam Osiris]] arrived at Genesis aboard a Guardian from [[Sanghelios]], seeking to stop Cortana and find Blue Team. With the help of Exuberant Witness, Osiris was able to fight their way past numerous Promethean forces and located Blue Team at the Gateway.{{Ref/Reuse|h5 genesis}} However, Cortana [[Slipspace translocation|teleported]] Blue Team to her location and, after the Spartans refused to aid her, imprisoned them within a [[Cryptum]].{{Ref/Level|Halo 5: Guardians|[[The Breaking]]}} Using her link to the Domain, Cortana was able to disperse her Guardians upon the galaxy,{{Ref/Level|Id=guardians|Halo 5: Guardians|[[Guardians]]}} taking control of the majority of charted space in the process and [[Created|aligning]] many AIs with her and the Warden.{{Ref/Reuse|universe}} However, due to the actions of Osiris, Exuberant Witness was able to retake control of Genesis and free Blue Team.{{Ref/Reuse|guardians}} Fireteam Osiris and Blue Team were eventually able to reach [[India 127|a Pelican]] pulled to Genesis by a Guardian and used a slipspace portal opened by Exuberant Witness to return to Sanghelios in the vessel.{{Ref/Novel|[[Halo: Bad Blood]]|Chapter=1}}

==Production notes==
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The term genesis refers to the mode of formation of an object, referencing Genesis' function for the [[Forerunner]]s. For ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', [[343 Industries]] sought to create an original alien planet that felt "''like the logical manifestation of the Forerunner lore''" with a lush alien environment composed of geometric patterns that are reflected in the gleaming architecture; the result was Genesis. To get creative inspiration, members of 343i's art team traveled to [[Wikipedia:Iceland|Iceland]] for a week of reference gathering. Genesis' final design was very different from its original conception, but the world did retain many influences from Iceland, including the country's waterfalls.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/art-showcase|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo 5 Art Showcase|D=09|M=07|Y=2021}}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:H5-ConceptArt-AlienWorld2.jpg|Concept art.
File:H5-ConceptArt-ForerunnerHighway.jpg|Concept art.
File:H5-ConceptArt-ForerunnerPylons.jpg|Concept art.
File:H5-ConceptArt-ForerunnerSkyPlatforms.jpg|Concept art.
File:H5-ConceptArt-KnightsDefendForerunnerStructure.jpg|Concept art.
File:H5-ConceptArt-RingStructure.jpg|Concept art.
File:H5G-Conceptart.jpg|Concept art of Genesis.
File:H5G-Genesis concept.jpg|Concept art of a Forerunner structure.
File:H5G - Genesis concept art.jpg|A Forerunner entrance on Genesis.
File:H5G - Forerunner mountains 1.jpg|Mountains on Genesis.
File:H5G - Forerunner mountains 2.jpg|Another concept art for mountains.
File:H5G - Guardian fall concept.jpg|Concept art for Locke's arrival on Genesis.
File:H5G - Genesis luxuriant.jpg|The lush surface on Genesis.
File:H5G - Spire on Genesis.jpg|A spire on Genesis.
File:H5G - Genesis cavern.jpg|A cavern guarded by Promethean constructs.
File:H5G-John-Gateway.jpg|The Gateway's exterior.
File:H5G - Gateway activation building.jpg|A Forerunner structure requiring activation for the Gateway to open.
File:H5G_Genesis Gate.png|The Gateway partially activated.
File:H5G - Blue Team on Genesis.jpg|Blue Team on Genesis.
File:H5G - Chief vs Warden.jpg|The Master Chief engaging the Warden Eternal on Genesis.
File:H5G - Guardian fall.jpg|Genesis seen from a Guardian.
File:H5G - Gateway interior.jpg|The Gateway's destination.
File:H5G - Genesis summit.jpg|Another view of the Gateway to the Domain.
File:H5G - Genesis structure.jpg|Structure on Genesis.
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==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''
*''[[Halo: Point of Light]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Mo}}

==Sources==
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