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[[File:HCEA-CryoChamberSide.png|thumb|200px|A standard cryo-chamber aboard a [[Halcyon-class light cruiser|''Halcyon''-class light cruiser]].]] | [[File:HCEA-CryoChamberSide.png|thumb|200px|A standard cryo-chamber aboard a [[Halcyon-class light cruiser|''Halcyon''-class light cruiser]].]] | ||
The cryo-chambers are usually stored in a dedicated area of the ship, commonly referred to as a "cryo bay".{{Ref/Reuse|poa}} Cryo chambers are monitored by the ship's [[Artificial intelligence|AI]], and the AI can awaken crew members at a moment's notice. Cryo- | The cryo-chambers are usually stored in a dedicated area of the ship, commonly referred to as a "cryo bay".{{Ref/Reuse|poa}} Cryo chambers are monitored by the ship's [[Artificial intelligence|AI]], and the AI can awaken crew members at a moment's notice. Cryo-computers are designed to change the pharmaceuticals dosage if an individual appears as though they might wake from cryogenic sleep.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 60'' (''"The cryo-computer observed a surge of activity in Avery’s brain-an effort to yank himself out of REM-and upped his dosage."'')</ref> Cryo wake-up protocols demand that crew check each other to make sure everyone revives from cryo all right. There is usually a medical pod in cryogenics bays for emergency resuscitation situations.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 14'' (2001 edition)</ref> | ||
To prevent ice crystals from forming in one's cells, a person going into cryosleep must be injected with a chemical known as [[cytoprethaline]].<ref name="fud">'''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'''</ref> A substance known as [[bronchial surfactant]] must also be ingested to protect the lungs. Individuals in cryo tubes are given a steady supply of pharmaceuticals that control the frequency and duration of cryosleep cycles along with influencing the content of their dreams.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 60''</ref> While in cryo, humans do not age; as a result many UNSC military personnel, who routinely undergo long stretches of cryosleep during slipspace travel, effectively age slower than most civilians.<ref>'''[[Halo: New Blood]]''', ''page 17'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | To prevent ice crystals from forming in one's cells, a person going into cryosleep must be injected with a chemical known as [[cytoprethaline]].<ref name="fud">'''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'''</ref> A substance known as [[bronchial surfactant]] must also be ingested to protect the lungs. Individuals in cryo tubes are given a steady supply of pharmaceuticals that control the frequency and duration of cryosleep cycles along with influencing the content of their dreams.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 60''</ref> While in cryo, humans do not age; as a result many UNSC military personnel, who routinely undergo long stretches of cryosleep during slipspace travel, effectively age slower than most civilians.<ref>'''[[Halo: New Blood]]''', ''page 17'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | ||