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[[File:FUD Cryo.png | [[File:FUD Cryo.png|thumb|200px|A cryo-chamber aboard the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}.]] | ||
A '''cryo-chamber''', often called a '''cryotube''',<ref name="poa">'''Halo: Combat Evolved''', campaign level ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]''</ref><ref name="fs150">'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 150'' (''"John brushed off the frost buildup that clouded the top half of the cryotube, and revealed the green-armored figure sprawled behind the plastasteel shell."'')</ref><ref>'''[[Spartan Ops|Halo: Infinity]]''', ''[[Invasion (Spartan Ops)|Invasion]]''</ref> is [[plastasteel]] pod with a form-fitting gel bed that allows all of a starship's non-essential personnel to be [[Cryonics|cryonically frozen]] for long periods of time, most commonly during prolonged [[Slipstream space|slipspace]] jumps.{{Ref/Reuse|fs150}} An example of this is [[John-117]], who was stored in a cryo-chamber aboard the ship {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} and later unhatched from the cryosleep chamber by Tech Chief [[Thom Shephard]] along with Tech Officer [[Samuel | A '''cryo-chamber''', often called a '''cryotube''',<ref name="poa">'''Halo: Combat Evolved''', campaign level ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]''</ref><ref name="fs150">'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 150'' (''"John brushed off the frost buildup that clouded the top half of the cryotube, and revealed the green-armored figure sprawled behind the plastasteel shell."'')</ref><ref>'''[[Spartan Ops|Halo: Infinity]]''', ''[[Invasion (Spartan Ops)|Invasion]]''</ref> is [[plastasteel]] pod with a form-fitting gel bed that allows all of a starship's non-essential personnel to be [[Cryonics|cryonically frozen]] for long periods of time, most commonly during prolonged [[Slipstream space|slipspace]] jumps.{{Ref/Reuse|fs150}} An example of this is [[John-117]], who was stored in a cryo-chamber aboard the ship {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} and later unhatched from the cryosleep chamber by Tech Chief [[Thom Shephard]] along with Tech Officer [[Samuel Marcus]]. | ||
Known models of the cryo-chamber include the [[Mark VII Personal Suspension Unit]], manufactured by [[Jakubaitis Standard Systems]]. It was widely disliked by UNSC personnel because of its inferior moisture balancing; this resulted in dry, itchy skin for a day or more after awakening, known as "cryo-itch". It was later replaced by the [[Mark VIII Cryogenic Suspension Chamber]], although many older craft still use the Mark VII.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 216''</ref> | Known models of the cryo-chamber include the [[Mark VII Personal Suspension Unit]], manufactured by [[Jakubaitis Standard Systems]]. It was widely disliked by UNSC personnel because of its inferior moisture balancing; this resulted in dry, itchy skin for a day or more after awakening, known as "cryo-itch". It was later replaced by the [[Mark VIII Cryogenic Suspension Chamber]], although many older craft still use the Mark VII.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 216''</ref> | ||
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==Technical specifications== | ==Technical specifications== | ||
[[File:HCEA-CryoChamberSide.png | [[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> | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
===Concept art=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:HW cryobay concept.jpg|Concept art of the cryo chambers of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} for ''[[Halo Wars]]''. | |||
File:HW CryoBay Concept 2.jpg|Concept art of ''Spirit of Fire''{{'}}s cryo bay. | |||
File:HaloWars-CryoChamber.png|Concept art of a single cryo chamber from ''Halo Wars''. | |||
File:H4-Concept-Dawn-Cryo.jpg|Early concept art of the ''Forward Unto Dawn''{{'}}s cryo-bay for ''[[Halo 4]]''. | |||
File:H4_ForwardUntoDawn_CryoRoom_Concept.jpg|Concept art of the cryo-bay on the ''Forward Unto Dawn''. | |||
File:TFoR AS CryoBayBaseMesh.jpg|Base mesh render of the cryo bay aboard the ''[[Han]]'' in ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''. | |||
File:TFoR AS CryoBayWireframe.jpg|Wireframe render of the ''Han''{{'}}s cryo bay. | |||
File:TFoR AS HanCryoBay.jpg|Final render of the ''Han''{{'}}s cryo bay. | |||
File:HINF Oasis CryoTransport Concept 1.jpg|''[[Halo Infinite]]'' concept art for a cryogenic storage container on the map [[Oasis]]. | |||
File:HINF Oasis CryoTransport Concept 2.jpg|Finalised concept art for the Oasis cryogenic storage container. | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Screenshots=== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HCE-CryoChamberSideLeft.png|A left-side view of a cryo-chamber on the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. | File:HCE-CryoChamberSideLeft.png|A left-side view of a cryo-chamber on the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. | ||
File:HCE-CryoChamberSide.png|A cryo-chamber in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | File:HCE-CryoChamberSide.png|A cryo-chamber in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | ||
File:HCE - Screenshot - Cryo pod 01.png|John-117 in a cryo-chamber in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | File:HCE - Screenshot - Cryo pod 01.png|John-117 in a cryo-chamber in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | ||
File:Cryobay.jpg|In-game view of the cryo-chamber bay of the ''Spirit of Fire'' in ''Halo Wars''. | File:Cryobay.jpg|In-game view of the cryo-chamber bay of the ''Spirit of Fire'' in ''Halo Wars''. | ||
File:Papadakis.jpg|[[Papadakis|A Marine]] inside a cryo-chamber. | |||
File:Papadakis.jpg| | File:HalseyPod.jpg|[[Catherine Halsey]] in a cryo-chamber in ''[[Halo Legends]]: [[The Package]]''. | ||
File:HalseyPod.jpg|[[Catherine Halsey]] in a cryo-chamber | |||
File:HaloReach - John117.png|John-117 inside a cryo-chamber in an Easter egg in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. | File:HaloReach - John117.png|John-117 inside a cryo-chamber in an Easter egg in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. | ||
File:Cryo_pod_01.png|John-117 in a cryo-chamber in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''. | File:Cryo_pod_01.png|John-117 in a cryo-chamber in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''. | ||
File:FUD - CryoChambers.jpg|Some cryo-chambers at [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]] in ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''. | File:FUD - CryoChambers.jpg|Some cryo-chambers at [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]] in ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''. | ||
File:H4FUD Cryo-bay.jpg|Panoramic view of the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}} cryo-bay in ''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn''. | File:H4FUD Cryo-bay.jpg|Panoramic view of the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}} cryo-bay in ''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn''. | ||
File:H4 Chief in cryochamber.png|John-117 in a cryo-chamber in ''Halo 4''. | File:H4 Chief in cryochamber.png|John-117 in a cryo-chamber in ''Halo 4''. | ||
File:H4-Render-CryoTube.png|Extracted view of a cryo-chamber in ''Halo 4''. | File:H4-Render-CryoTube.png|Extracted view of a cryo-chamber in ''Halo 4''. | ||
File:H4-CryoChamber-ScanRender.png|Alternate view of a cryo-chamber in ''Halo 4''. | File:H4-CryoChamber-ScanRender.png|Alternate view of a cryo-chamber in ''Halo 4''. | ||
File:H4 Chief thaw.jpg|[[Cortana]] giving the command to thaw the Master Chief. | File:H4 Chief thaw.jpg|[[Cortana]] giving the command to thaw the Master Chief. | ||
File:TFoR-as-Keyes-cryo.jpg|[[Jacob Keyes]] exiting a cryo chamber | File:TFoR-as-Keyes-cryo.jpg|[[Jacob Keyes]] exiting a cryo chamber aboard the ''Han'' in ''Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series''. | ||
File:HW2-cryo chamber.png|''Spirit of Fire'' crew exiting cryo-chambers in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | File:HW2-cryo chamber.png|''Spirit of Fire'' crew exiting cryo-chambers in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''. | ||
File:MCC - HCEA main menu preview.jpg|The ''Pillar of Autumn'' cryo chambers in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''. | File:MCC - HCEA main menu preview.jpg|The ''Pillar of Autumn'' cryo chambers in ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''. | ||