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'''T'vao''' is an [[asteroid]] in the [[Y'Deio system]] and a [[Kig-Yar]] colony. | '''T'vao''' is an [[asteroid]] in the [[Y'Deio system]] and a [[Kig-Yar]] colony.<ref name="mdc2">''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]'', chapter 2</ref>{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=206}} The [[T'vaoan|T'vaoans]], known to [[Human|humans]] as Skirmishers, can trace their ancestry there. [[Myur City]] is located on the asteroid.{{Ref/Reuse|mdc2}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Environmental features=== | ===Environmental features=== | ||
T'vao's environmental conditions are harsher than those on the Kig-Yar homeworld [[Eayn]], including a higher gravity and more dramatic atmospheric shifts. It was capable of becoming baking-hot even by Kig-Yar standards.{{Ref/Reuse| | T'vao's environmental conditions are harsher than those on the Kig-Yar homeworld [[Eayn]], including a higher gravity and more dramatic atmospheric shifts. It was capable of becoming baking-hot even by Kig-Yar standards.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=MordDi3}} | ||
===Ecology=== | ===Ecology=== | ||
T'vao had lush green forests,{{Ref/Reuse| | T'vao had lush green forests,{{Ref/Reuse|Id=MorDi6}} including fruit trees with roots large enough for Kig-Yar fledglings to trip over, though it is unknown if these were native-grown or introduced.{{Ref/Book|Id=MordDi3|Halo: Mortal Dictata|Chapter=3}} Local Myur City teahouses had entryways formed of woven vines thicker than a T'vaoan's waist and ornamental trees that produced bright orange flowers with the scent of honey gum.{{Ref/Book|Id=MorDi6|Halo: Mortal Dictata|Chapter=6}} | ||
T'vao was home to buzzing insects, including flying beetles,{{Ref/Reuse| | T'vao was home to buzzing insects, including flying beetles,{{Ref/Reuse|Id=MordDi3}} and vendors on the moon sold coiled roast snake, threaded loops of small rodents, and other meats to passersby.{{Ref/Reuse|Id=MorDi6}} | ||
The environmental factors on T'vao led to the T'vaoan Kig-Yar experiencing a considerable divergent evolution from the two other major subtypes of Kig-Yar. | The environmental factors on T'vao led to the T'vaoan Kig-Yar experiencing a considerable divergent evolution from the two other major subtypes of Kig-Yar.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/kig-yar ''Halo Waypoint'': Kig-Yar]</ref> Male Kig-Yar from T'vao have much heavier upper body plumage than other Kig-Yar, while females from T'vao have a ruff of feathers on their heads and necks instead of scales. | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
