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The exact methods used by the [[Forerunners]] to construct these artificial worlds is unknown. Presumably, large numbers of [[Constructors]] and [[Sentinels]] play a role in the construction process, laying down the initial structure. Over this is laid a vast network of scaffolding, over which the artificial environment is placed, including earth, rocks, and significant quantities of water. | The exact methods used by the [[Forerunners]] to construct these artificial worlds is unknown. Presumably, large numbers of [[Constructors]] and [[Sentinels]] play a role in the construction process, laying down the initial structure. Over this is laid a vast network of scaffolding, over which the artificial environment is placed, including earth, rocks, and significant quantities of water. | ||
[[The Ark]] plays a significant and noteworthy part in construction, and is the location where replacement Halo Installations are built and later transported, should one be destroyed by the [[Flood]] or opposing forces. Although the [[Ark]] constructs smaller installations, it is unknown how the [[Ark]] was initially built. | [[The Ark]] plays a significant and noteworthy part in construction, and is the location where replacement Halo Installations are built and later transported, should one be destroyed by the [[Flood]] or opposing forces. Although the [[Ark]] constructs smaller installations, it is unknown how the [[Ark]] was initially built or if it is cappable of repairing itself. | ||
Rather than creating entirely artificial structures, the [[Covenant]] uses a different approach, using a natural body as the base upon which added layers are added. The [[Unyielding Hierophant]] was built around an asteroid, with the reactors and bulbous sections added after it had been hollowed out. Likewise, [[High Charity]] is likely built around a fragment of the original [[San 'Shyuum]] home world, though it has never been explicitly stated. | Rather than creating entirely artificial structures, the [[Covenant]] uses a different approach, using a natural body as the base upon which added layers are added. The [[Unyielding Hierophant]] was built around an asteroid, with the reactors and bulbous sections added after it had been hollowed out. Likewise, [[High Charity]] is likely built around a fragment of the original [[San 'Shyuum]] home world, though it has never been explicitly stated. | ||