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|anchor=[[Nomos II-2]], [[Nomos II-5]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|anchor=[[Nomos II-2]], [[Nomos II-5]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}
|type=[[Shield world]]{{Ref/Reuse|POL40}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=361}}
|type=[[Shield world]]{{Ref/Reuse|POL40}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=361}}
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|function=*[[Gateway]] to the [[Domain]]{{Ref/Reuse|universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
*Exploration and study of the [[Domain]]{{Ref/Book|Id=WFG|HWF|Page=91|Quote=Genesis - Forerunner hubworld crafted to study and observe deep levels of the Domain. During the Flood War it was repurposed to serve as a strategic center.}}
*[[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}}
*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}}
*Military strategic center during the [[Forerunner-Flood war]]{{Ref/Reuse|WFG}}
|caretaker=[[031 Exuberant Witness]]{{Ref/Reuse|exuberant universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
|caretaker=[[031 Exuberant Witness]]{{Ref/Reuse|exuberant universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
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{{Quote|This place is incredible.|[[Kelly-087]], after she and [[Blue Team]] arrive on Genesis{{Ref/Level|Id=reunion|H5G|Reunion}}}}
{{Quote|This place is incredible.|[[Kelly-087]], after she and [[Blue Team]] arrive on Genesis{{Ref/Level|Id=reunion|H5G|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}}{{Ref/Novel|Epi|Chapter=15}}{{Ref/Reuse|FC}} the second [[planet]] in the [[Nomos system]], artificially constructed by the [[Builder]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|reunion}} The world was originally constructed to conduct observation and study of the [[domain]],{{Ref/Reuse|WFG}} and as such housed a [[Lithos]] facility on the world named the "[[Gateway]]". Outside of this, the world was also responsible for the production of [[seed world]]s under the direction of its [[monitor]], [[031 Exuberant Witness]].{{Ref/Reuse|exuberant universe}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}}
'''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}}{{Ref/Novel|Epi|Chapter=15}}{{Ref/Reuse|FC}} 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}}
 
During the [[Forerunner-Flood war]], Genesis was repurposed to serve as a strategic centre for the [[Ecumene]]'s military campaign against the [[Flood]],{{Ref/Reuse|WFG}} with facilities to support the maintenance and repair of [[Forerunner starship]]s.{{Ref/Book|Id=WF86|HWF|Page=86}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Topography and ecology===
===Topography and ecology===
[[File:Genesis39.png|thumb|left|250px|[[Lumenon]] fly over Genesis' surface.]]
[[File:Genesis39.png|thumb|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}}}}
{{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}}
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, 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}}
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, 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}}
{{Clear}}
 
====Locations====
====Locations====
*[[Coral highlands]]
*[[Coral highlands]]
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==History==
==History==
[[File:H5G Genesis Gate.png|thumb|250px|The Gateway on Genesis.]]
===Ancient 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}} Outside of its construction functions, Genesis was also used for observation and study of deep layers of the [[Domain]].{{Ref/Reuse|WFG}} As such, the world housed a [[Lithos]] facility, the [[gateway]], 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}}  
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}}


During the [[Forerunner-Flood war]], Genesis was converted for use by the Forerunner military as a strategic hub for their campaign against the Flood.{{Ref/Reuse|WFG}} The world boasted facilities that could be used for the repair of the [[Forerunner fleet]].{{Ref/Reuse|WF86}} When the [[Halo Array]] was [[Great Purification|activated]] at the end of the conflict, the gateway on Genesis 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}}
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===
===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|H5G|Genesis (level)|Genesis}}}}
{{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|H5G|Genesis (level)|Genesis}}}}
Genesis became active in galactic affairs once again in [[2557]], following the destruction of the Forerunner warship ''[[Mantle's Approach]]'' in the [[New Phoenix Incident]]. During the incident, much of the ship was destroyed by a [[nuclear weapon]], though the self-preservation functions meant that the ship's core was shunted through [[slipspace]] to Genesis; the closest available repair facility.{{Ref/Reuse|WFG}} The [[smart AI]] [[Cortana]] was believed to have been destroyed in the incident, though was in actuality pulled into the Domain and 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}}
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}}
[[File:H5-GuardiansOverlook.png|thumb|250px|Cortana's Guardian Custodes assembled over 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|H5G|The Breaking}} Using her link to the Domain, Cortana was able to disperse her Guardians upon the galaxy,{{Ref/Level|Id=guardians|H5G|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|BadB|1}}
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|H5G|The Breaking}} Using her link to the Domain, Cortana was able to disperse her Guardians upon the galaxy,{{Ref/Level|Id=guardians|H5G|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|BadB|1}}


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File:H5G-John-Gateway.jpg|The Gateway's exterior.
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 - 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 - 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 - Chief vs Warden.jpg|The Master Chief engaging the Warden Eternal on Genesis.
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File:H5G - Genesis summit.jpg|Another view of the Gateway to the Domain.
File:H5G - Genesis summit.jpg|Another view of the Gateway to the Domain.
File:H5G - Genesis structure.jpg|Structure on Genesis.
File:H5G - Genesis structure.jpg|Structure on Genesis.
File:H5-GuardiansOverlook.png|An arctic region on Genesis containing a [[Cryptum]], surrounded by [[Guardian Custode|Guardian Custodes]].
File:H5-BeNotAfraid.png|The imposing view of Guardians at the horizon.
File:H5-BeNotAfraid.png|The imposing view of Guardians at the horizon.
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