Asteroidea merozoite: Difference between revisions

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[[File:H5G-Jackal Neural Network.png|right|350px|thumb|A readout displaying the results of an Asteroidea formulation on the neural network of an [[Ibie'sh]]an Kig-Yar.]] '''Asteroidea merozoite''' was a virulent protozoal disease, native to [[Barugi]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=R17|Ret|Chapter=17}} In 2553, it was being weaponized by the [[Forerunner]] [[Archeon-class ancilla|archeon-class]] [[ancilla]] [[Intrepid Eye]] through the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] aboard the research and development station, ''[[Argent Moon]]''.<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/argent-moon '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Argent Moon'']</ref> The compounds were designed with the goal of creating a [[biological weapon]] that could remain dormant and asymptomatic as it spread through a population before being activated by a certain otherwise harmless aerosol dispersal.<ref name="Blue">'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''', campaign level ''[[Blue Team (level)|Blue Team]]''</ref><ref name="Intel">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level, ''Blue Team'' - [[Mission Intel]]</ref> The formulas developed by the researchers were tested on live [[Kig-Yar]] prisoners, and possibly on [[Creatures aboard Argent Moon|unknown, misshapen creatures]] that were present in at least one laboratory on the station.