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Large objects can generate gravitational fields that extend far into space. Consequently, human [[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 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 [[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 slipspace matrices, calculations can be made to compensate for this effect.<ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]]''</ref> | ||
The gravity well of an artificial star within [[Shield World (Halo Wars)|a small Shield World]] was used to accelerate the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}, unable to use its [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine|FTL reactor]], to safety after creating a chain reaction and sending the star into its [[supernova]] state.<ref>''[[Halo Wars]]''</ref> | ==Uses== | ||
Gravity wells have been used to slingshot ships around celestial bodies in various occasions in the Halo universe. | |||
*In [[Halo Wars]], The gravity well of an artificial star within [[Shield World (Halo Wars)|a small Shield World]] was used to accelerate the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}, unable to use its [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine|FTL reactor]], to safety after creating a chain reaction and sending the star into its [[supernova]] state.<ref>''[[Halo Wars]]''</ref> | |||
*In [[Halo: First Strike]], [[Cortana]] used the gravity well of [[Basis]] to slingshot the [[Master Chief]]'s [[Longsword]] around it and simultaneusly save survivors from [[Installation 04]]. | |||
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