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Large objects can generate gravitational fields that extend far into space. Consequently, human [[slipstream space|slipspace]] navigation is hindered by the effect these gravity wells have upon the quantum field of the Slipstream, and ships must make their calculations away from such factors. With an increased resolution of the Slipstream, such as that possessed by [[Forerunner]] and, consequently, [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] slipspace matrices, calculations can be made to compensate for this effect.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]'''</ref> | Large objects can generate gravitational fields that extend far into space. Consequently, human [[slipstream space|slipspace]] navigation is hindered by the effect these gravity wells have upon the quantum field of the Slipstream, and ships must make their calculations away from such factors. With an increased resolution of the Slipstream, such as that possessed by [[Forerunner]] and, consequently, [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] slipspace matrices, calculations can be made to compensate for this effect.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]'''</ref> | ||
[[File:H4 Monolith Concept Art.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Concept art of a Forerunner gravity well generator in ''Halo 4''.]] | |||
The [[Forerunner]]s, particularly the [[Promethean]]s, were known to use gravity well technology as a form of [[wikipedia:Tractor beam|tractor beam]], in order to keep certain starships from escaping by pinning them down in place. The [[John-117|Master Chief]] was forced to take a [[Mobile Anti-Aircraft Weapons Platform M510 Siegework/Ultra-Heavy|Mammoth]] along with a contingent of [[SPARTAN-IV Program|SPARTAN-IV]]s and some [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] in order to destroy several of these such devices in order to allow the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} to escape [[Requiem]].<ref> '''[[Halo 4]]''' level ''[[Reclaimer (level)|Reclaimer]]'' </ref> | |||
==Gravitational slingshot== | ==Gravitational slingshot== | ||
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*''[[Halo Wars]]'' | *''[[Halo Wars]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' | *''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 4]]'' | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:Physics]] | [[Category:Physics]] | ||