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==History== | ==History== | ||
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[[Humanity]] first began developing nanotechnology around the turn of the 21st century. The technology saw widespread use by the 26th century, serving as a general-purpose technology on almost all industries. The term "nanotechnology" was coined by the Japanese scientist [[wikipedia:Norio Taniguchi|Norio Taniguchi]] and | [[Humanity]] first began developing nanotechnology around the turn of the 21st century. The technology saw widespread use by the 26th century, serving as a general-purpose technology on almost all industries. The term "nanotechnology" was coined by the Japanese scientist [[wikipedia:Norio Taniguchi|Norio Taniguchi]] and popularized by [[wikipedia:Eric Drexler|K. Eric Drexler]]. | ||
==Applications== | ==Applications== | ||
===Human=== | ===Human=== | ||
[[Human|Humanity]], principally the [[United Nations Space Command]], utilizes nanotechnology for several purposes. [[Nanoreagent hydrocarbot]]s are a suspension of nanomachines that convert carbon-heavy matter into usable fuel for the UNSC's internal combustion power plants, including the [[hydrogen-injected internal combustion engine]]s used by the [[M12 Force Application Vehicle]] and the [[M274 Ultra-Light All-Terrain Vehicle]].<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/TopStory.aspx?link=mongi '''Bungie.net''': ''Mongoose'']</ref> | |||
In addition, various nanoscale materials such as [[carbon nanofiber]]s (primarily [[carbon nanotube]]s) have become standard in construction. Due to its great durability and strength, carbon nanotubes allows the construction of enormous structures which would be impossible using conventional materials, such as [[space elevator]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 28''</ref> Carbon nanotubes are also used to construct vehicle tires, such as those of the M12 Warthog FAV. Possessing single-unit nanotube skeletons, the tires perform similar to traditional inflatable tires while being virtually unbreakable.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=896 '''Bungie.net''': ''AMG Civilian Hog Review'']</ref> | In addition, various nanoscale materials such as [[carbon nanofiber]]s (primarily [[carbon nanotube]]s) have become standard in construction. Due to its great durability and strength, carbon nanotubes allows the construction of enormous structures which would be impossible using conventional materials, such as [[space elevator]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 28''</ref> Carbon nanotubes are also used to construct vehicle tires, such as those of the M12 Warthog FAV. Possessing single-unit nanotube skeletons, the tires perform similar to traditional inflatable tires while being virtually unbreakable.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=896 '''Bungie.net''': ''AMG Civilian Hog Review'']</ref> | ||
Nanomachines are also used in conjunction with [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR]] armor systems. As of [[2552]], the UNSC had developed nanotechnology designed to perform repairs on MJOLNIR armor while its [[SPARTAN Program|Spartan]] occupant rested in [[cryonics|cryo-sleep]].<ref name="bots">'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 213''</ref> Given enough time and in the hands of a capable [[Smart AI|"smart"]] [[artificial intelligence|AI]], these nanomachines were capable of completely overhauling a suit. While the | Nanomachines are also used in conjunction with [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR]] armor systems. As of [[2552]], the UNSC had developed nanotechnology designed to perform repairs on MJOLNIR armor while its [[SPARTAN Program|Spartan]] occupant rested in [[cryonics|cryo-sleep]].<ref name="bots">'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 213''</ref> Given enough time and in the hands of a capable [[Smart AI|"smart"]] [[artificial intelligence|AI]], these nanomachines were capable of completely overhauling a suit. While the {{Class|Charon|light frigate}} ''[[UNSC Forward Unto Dawn|Forward Unto Dawn]]'' drifted through space for four years, the AI [[Cortana]] used nanomachines to upgrade and redesign [[John-117]]'s [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|MJOLNIR Mark VI armor]].<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjswoU39AOY '''YouTube''':''The Science Behind The Halo Series'']</ref> A similar form of nanotechnology was incorporated into the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VII|MJOLNIR Mark VII]], allowing the suit to repair and upgrade itself autonomously during cryo-sleep.<ref name="bots"/> This feature was presumably carried over to the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR [GEN2]]]. | ||
=== Forerunner === | === Forerunner === | ||
The [[Huragok]] are an example of the Forerunners' mastery of nanotechnology. Huragok are synthetic organisms, having no true tissues or organs but instead being composed entirely of nano-mechanical surrogates. Their tentacles are equipped with microscopic cilia, capable of splitting apart to manipulate objects on extremely small scales. Certain Forerunner installations, such as the Sharpened Shield, contained special touch-panels that could interact on nano- | The [[Huragok]] are an example of the Forerunners' mastery of nanotechnology. Huragok are synthetic organisms, having no true tissues or organs but instead being composed entirely of nano-mechanical surrogates. Their tentacles are equipped with microscopic cilia, capable of splitting apart to manipulate objects on extremely small scales. Certain Forerunner installations, such as the Sharpened Shield, contained special touch-panels that could interact on a nano-scale with Huragok cilia. | ||
Certain Forerunner devices | Certain Forerunner devices are capable of assembling objects out of raw materials, rearranging matter on a molecular or atomic scale. [[Design seed]]s could manufacture entire spacecraft on-site using only raw materials from the surrounding environment, and [[Promethean Watcher]]s can similarly "conjure" new [[Crawler]]s simply by using raw materials present in an area of ground.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/06/20/The-Halo-Bulletin-62012.aspx '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''The Halo Bulletin: 6.20.12'']</ref> | ||
While few other examples of Forerunner nanotechnology are known to exist, their level of technological advancement would imply that most of their technology involved some form of nanotech. | While few other examples of Forerunner nanotechnology are known to exist, their level of technological advancement would imply that most of their technology involved some form of nanotech. | ||
== Sources == | ==Sources== | ||
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