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The '''Centennial Orbital Elevator''' was a 200 year old antiquated [[Space Elevator]] | The '''Centennial Orbital Elevator''' was a 200 year old antiquated [[Space Elevator]] constructed in [[Havana]] on the island of Cuba on [[Earth]]. Given its name and age, it is probable that the elevator was constructed in commemoration of some event that occurred in the mid-2200s (most likely the start of development on the [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]], unveiled after years of reseach in 2291). | ||
By [[2552]], it was one of the few remaining heavy lifting orbital elevators remaining on Earth. | By [[2552]], it was one of the few remaining heavy lifting orbital elevators remaining on Earth. | ||
The UNSC Centennial Orbital Elevator was called by the locals, ''Tallo Negro del Maiz'', the "stalk of black corn." This is because of its appearence, a line streching from the ground into the clouds. The Elevator terminated at [[Station Wayward Rest]], in Geosynchronous Orbit above the elevator. | The UNSC Centennial Orbital Elevator was called by the locals, ''Tallo Negro del Maiz'', the "stalk of black corn." This is because of its appearence, a line streching from the ground into the clouds. The Elevator terminated at [[Station Wayward Rest]], in Geosynchronous Orbit above the elevator. | ||
