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{{Status|Canon}}
[[File:HCEV HabitatDome.png|thumb|300px|The interior of a habitat dome.]]
'''Habitat domes''',{{Ref/Book|Id=Mythos|HM|Page=151-152}} also referred to as '''hunting domes''' or '''hunting preserves''',{{Ref/Book|Id=WF|HWF|Page=68-69}}{{Ref/Site|Id=CFHappens|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-ship-happens|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Ship Happens|D=30|M=06|Y=2021}} are structures found aboard [[Covenant]] [[Covenant starship|starship]]s typically used as training areas, hunting grounds, animal paddocks, places of worships, and other recreational zones.{{Ref/Reuse|Mythos}}{{Ref/Reuse|WF}}

==Overview==
===Design details===
Often taking the form of dome-shaped structures visible from the exterior of the vessel,{{Ref/Reuse|WF}}{{Ref/Tabletop|Id=HFB|HFB|Detail=DSC-class support ship in-game unit}}{{Ref/Marketing|Id=CEVNM|CEV|Halo: Campaign Evolved New Missions Trailer}} the interiors of habitat domes are populated with flora, fauna, and terrain intended to mimic certain biomes—including dense jungles,{{Ref/Comic|Id=Voyage|HGN|Story=The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor}}{{Ref/Game|Id=Term14|H2A|H2A:Terminals|Terminal 14}} mountainous forests,{{Ref/Reuse|CFHappens}} and rocky mesas.{{Ref/Reuse|CEVNM}} The interior perimeter of the domes consists of a wall that transitions into the dome formed of hexagonal sections which give the illusion of a natural sky, complete with simulated clouds.{{Ref/Reuse|CEVNM}}{{Ref/Reuse|Term14}} On vessels like the ''[[Kerel-pattern assault carrier|Kerel]]'' and {{Pattern|Syfon|assault carrier}}s, their habitat domes are not outwardly visible, and are instead presumably hidden within the ship's superstructure.{{Ref/Reuse|Mythos}}{{Ref/Reuse|Term14}}

[[File:HFB-DSC.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The ''Mjern''-pattern agricultural support ship's large habitat domes are prominently displayed.]]
===Usage===
Though the domes can support a variety of unique environments, they are generally tailored to the preferences of the vessel's [[San'Shyuum]] and [[Sangheili]] crew. However, the domes would occasionally service the needs of other species, such as vermiaries meant to sustain colonies of [[Lekgolo]] transplanted from [[Te]].{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} Habitat domes are often used in the production of a ship or fleet's rations,{{Ref/Book|Id=ENC281|Enc11|Page=281}} as well as to provide recreational spaces for the vessel's inhabitants; these functions include raising livestock, hunting game, combat training, and even [[Covenant religion|religious]] purposes.{{Ref/Reuse|WF}}

The following vessels are known to feature habitat domes:
*{{Pattern|Kerel|assault carrier}} - Several habitat domes{{Ref/Reuse|Mythos}}
*{{Pattern|Syfon|assault carrier}} - At least 1 habitat dome{{Ref/Reuse|Term14}} 
*{{Pattern|Mjern|agricultural support ship}} - 2x habitat domes{{Ref/Reuse|WF}}{{Ref/Reuse|HFB}}
*[[Unidentified Covenant agricultural ship|Unidentified agricultural ship pattern]] - 1x habitat dome{{Ref/Reuse|CEVNM}}

==History==
Habitat domes have been used by the Covenant at least since the introduction of the {{Pattern|Mjern|agricultural support ship}} or the ''Syfon''-pattern assault carrier,{{Ref/Reuse|WF}}{{Ref/Reuse|Term14}} during the [[Ages of Reclamation|Third Age of Reclamation]] and [[Ages of Discovery|Third Age of Discovery]], respectively.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22p269|Enc22|Page=269}}{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22p262|Enc22|Page=262}} A variant of the ''Mjern''-pattern utilized by the [[Ministry of Preparation]] had its larger aft habitat dome removed in favor of facilities filled with arcane instrumentation and a staff of [[chirurgeon]]s used to create [[Prelate]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|WF}} By the [[Battle of Meridian]] in [[2551]], the [[Prophet of Regret]]'s quarters aboard his flagship, ''[[Solemn Penance]]'', directly overlooked a habitat dome which featured lush jungles and flowing rivers.{{Ref/Reuse|Term14}}

During [[Operation: METEORITE]] in 2551, [[ORION Project|ORION]] supersoldier [[Avery Johnson]] and [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]] [[Master Chief Petty Officer]] [[John-117]] boarded a Covenant [[Unidentified Covenant agricultural ship|agricultural ship]] over the recently-[[glassing|glassed]] [[Human colonies|colony]] of [[Promise]]. While aboard the vessel, the two fought the Covenant crew throughout the ship's large habitat dome featuring a biome with mesas, streams, and unique alien flora.{{Ref/Reuse|CEVNM}}

In the midst of the [[Battle of Installation 04]], the [[Flood]] managed to [[Skirmish on Infinite Succor|board]] the ''[[Infinite Succor]]'', a ''Mjern''-pattern agricultural support ship attached to the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]]. Once aboard the vessel, the Flood infected the crew, as well as the alien fauna within its hunting domes' swampy, jungle terrain. [[Special Operations Officer|Special Operations]] [[Commander (Covenant)|Commander]] [[Rtas 'Vadum|Rtas 'Vadumee]] and his team were sent to investigate, ultimately resulting in 'Vadumee initiating the ''Infinite Succor''{{'}}s [[self-destruct]] and escaping as the sole survivor.{{Ref/Reuse|Voyage}}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:HGN InfiniteSuccor HuntingPreserve.png|Swampy jungle terrain within one of ''Infinite Succor''{{'}}s hunting domes in ''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]''.
File:HGN InfiniteSuccorAnimals.jpg|Fauna aboard ''Infinite Succor'' being consumed by the Flood.
File:HFB DSC fleet.jpg|''Mjern''-pattern agricultural support ships in ''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''. Note the two large habitat domes.
File:HFB-DSChuntingground.jpg|The interior of a hunting dome in art created for ''Halo: Fleet Battles''.
File:HTMCC-H2A Terminals Regret&HonorGuards.png|The Prophet of Regret's chambers overlooking a habitat dome aboard ''Solemn Penance'' in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''{{'}}s [[H2A:Terminals|terminals]].
File:HCEV UnknownShip.png|An agricultural ship in ''[[Halo: Campaign Evolved]]''. Note the habitat dome at the ship's fore.
File:CEV PK Meteorite 08.png|John-117 fights within the agricultural ship's habitat dome.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''
**''[[The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
**''[[H2A:Terminals|Terminals]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Campaign Evolved]]''

==Sources==
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[[Category:Covenant technology]]