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 In physics, a '''gravity well''' is the [[wikipedia:gravitational potential|gravitational potential]] field around a massive body (a particular kind of [[Wikipedia:potential well|potential well]]). Physical models of gravity wells are sometimes used to illustrate [[wikipedia:orbital mechanics|orbital mechanics]]. Gravity wells are frequently confused with [[Wikipedia:general relativity|general relativistic]] [[Wikipedia:embedded diagram|embedding diagrams]], but the two concepts are unrelated.<ref>[[Wikipedia:Gravity Well|Wikipedia]]</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>
+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 Empire|Covenant]] slipspace matrices, calculations can be made to compensate for this effect.<ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]]''</ref>
 ==Gravitational slingshot==