Installation 01

Installation 01, also known as Beta Halo, is one of the Seven Halo Rings. Based on the information gathered from Master Chief's reconnaissance in the Citadel, the landscape on this ring is made up of an endless desert with a limited atmosphere.

After the Array was fired. You could hardly call the installation peaceful, with over 32,967 simulated test firing a day; this installation was always very active. Just waiting for a reclaimer to come and activate the Array. This period was also filled with many species coming to the ring, making a huge revelation with all this new technology, and forever change their species.

In 2552, during the Battle of Installation 05, a signal was sent to this Halo from Installation 05, putting it on standby mode. A readout from Installation 05's Control Room showed that Installation 01 was fully prepared to fire on demand.

A more comprehensive readout was later observed on the Ark during the Battle of the Ark by the Arbiter, Master Chief and the Prophet of Truth. It once again displayed that Installation 01 was in standby mode, being prepared to receive the signal to fire. However, the Master Chief deactivated the installation before it could be fired.

Trivia

 * It appears to have a Martian surface.
 * It is the farthest Installation from the Ark.