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'''Moa''' are large flightless bird-like [[List of animals|creatures]] that were native to [[Reach]]. They are found on several [[Human colonies]] due to exportation, however are close to extinction on their native homeworld. | '''Moa''' are large flightless bird-like [[List of animals|creatures]] that were native to [[Reach]]. They are found on several [[Human colonies]] due to exportation, however are close to extinction on their native homeworld.{{Ref/Reuse|canonfodder}}{{Ref/Reuse|moatwitter}}<ref name="HRCE">''[[Halo: Reach]]'', campaign level, [[Nightfall]]</ref> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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===Habitat=== | ===Habitat=== | ||
====Native habitat==== | ====Native habitat==== | ||
Moa were indigenous to the planet [[Reach]] | Moa were indigenous to the planet [[Reach]]{{Ref/Reuse|moatwitter}} prior to its fall in the summer of [[2552]]. The species was known to live in the [[Viery Territory]], being present in [[Visegrád]],<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Winter Contingency]]</ref> and in the [[Eposz]] continent at [[Szurdok Ridge]].{{Ref/Reuse|HRCE}} Following the [[Fall of Reach]] in the summer of [[2552]], the [[Covenant]]'s attack on the planet brought the Moa's numbers to near-extinction levels. However, Moa still survive on Reach in remote sectors of the planet that were not glassed by the Covenant.{{Ref/Reuse|canonfodder}} | ||
====Exportation==== | ====Exportation==== | ||
Moa have also been exported to other [[Human colonies]] and locations such as [[Earth]] and [[Casbah]]. | Moa have also been exported to other [[Human colonies]] and locations such as [[Earth]] and [[Casbah]].{{Ref/Reuse|moatwitter}} The largest single population of moa is located on the [[Inner Colony]] of [[Gannick 22]]. [[Wiljax Brantley]], entrepreneur and owner of the restaurant and petting zoo [[Have S'Moa]], had a population of moa shipped to the planet from Reach just before the attack.{{Ref/Reuse|canonfodder}} | ||
==Use by Humans== | ==Use by Humans== | ||
===Pets=== | ===Pets=== | ||
Moa are widely exported to human worlds to be kept as pets. | Moa are widely exported to human worlds to be kept as pets.{{Ref/Reuse|moatwitter}} | ||
===Food=== | ===Food=== | ||
Prior to its fall, the moa were consumed by humans on Reach. The [[New Alexandria (location)|New Alexandria]] fast food restaurant chain [[World Cuisine]] had advertisements promoting moa burgers, priced at [[Seven|7.77]][[Credit|cR]].<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level [[Exodus]]</ref> "Moa Wings" were also sold out of vending machines.<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level [[New Alexandria]]</ref> | Prior to its fall, the moa were consumed by humans on Reach. The [[New Alexandria (location)|New Alexandria]] fast food restaurant chain [[World Cuisine]] had advertisements promoting moa burgers, priced at [[Seven|7.77]][[Credit|cR]].<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level [[Exodus]]</ref> "Moa Wings" were also sold out of vending machines.<ref>''Halo: Reach'', campaign level [[New Alexandria]]</ref> | ||
Moa are frequently exported to other Human worlds as food. | Moa are frequently exported to other Human worlds as food.{{Ref/Reuse|moatwitter}} The zoo [[Have S'Moa]] sell various Moa consumables such as Moa burgers,<ref>''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', Forge billboards</ref> and [[Moa nugget]]s which are have now become an incredibly expensive delicacy among wealthy [[Unified Earth Government]] dignitaries.{{Ref/Reuse|canonfodder}} | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||