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|name=Palamok
{{Planet
|image=[[File:Enc22 Palamok.png|300px]]
|image= [[Image:Palamok.jpg|250px]]
|system=[[Napret system]]<ref name="best">''[[Halo 3]]'', [[Bestiarum]]</ref>
|name= Palamok
|body=[[Napret]]{{Ref/Reuse|best}}
|star, position= Napret, III
|position=Third planet{{Ref/Reuse|best}}
|moon(s)= Naxook, Oquiu, Ka'amoti, Kami
|moon(s)=4; [[Naxook]], [[Oquiu]], [[Ka'amoti]], [[Kami]]{{Ref/Reuse|best}}
|satellite(s)=  
|diameter={{Convert|25273|km|mi|sp=us}}{{Ref/Book|Id=EN|Enc22|Page=205}}
|gravity= 2.2G
|gravity=2 G{{Ref/Reuse|best}}
|atmosphere= .9atm ([[Nitrogen|N<sub>2</sub>]], [[Oxygen|O<sub>2</sub>]], [[Argon|Ar]])
|daylength=
|surface temperature= 29°C to 42°C (84.2°F to 107.6°F)
|yearlength=
|population= Approximately 8.132 billion Inhabitants
|atmosphere=0.09 ([[Carbon dioxide|CO<sub>2</sub>]], [[Oxygen|O<sub>2</sub>]], [[Argon|Ar]]){{Ref/Reuse|best}}
|species= [[Yanme'e]]
|temperature=29°C to 42°C (84.2°F to 107.6°F){{Ref/Reuse|best}}
|societal approximation= Hive Society
|demonym=
|government= Monarchy (Dictatorship)/Religious hegemony client
|species=[[Yanme'e]]
|technology tier= Native Tier 2
|population=Trillions
|current threat to array= Negligible
|colonized=
|government=*[[Yanme'e Queen|Hive Queens]]
*[[Covenant]] {{C|formerly}}
}}
}}
'''Palamok''' is the third planet of the [[Napret system]], and the homeworld of the [[Yanme'e]]. The planet is orbited by four moons: [[Naxook]], [[Oquiu]], [[Ka'amoti]], and [[Kami]].{{Ref/Reuse|best}}


'''Palamok''' is the [[Yanme'e|Drone]] homeworld. Its atmospheric composition is similar to that of Earth and it has average surface temperatures of 29°C to 42°C (84.2°F to 107.6°F). Its gravity is two times that of [[Earth]], so that would present a challenge on the evolution of the wings of the Yanme'e, but, it gives them excellent flight skills in the gravity of [[Earth]]. It has an inhospitable atmosphere to [[human]]s.
==History==
The multiplayer map [[Guardian]] is possibly set on Palamok.
The Yanme'e evolved on Palamok from a winged, tree-dwelling arthropod species.<ref name="waypointarticle">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/yanme-e-drones ''Halo Waypoint'': Yanme'e]</ref> At some point, Palamok was observed by the [[Forerunners]] and the Yanme'e were indexed by the [[Librarian]] to be preserved on [[Installation 00]] for preservation from the [[Halo Array]]. The Yanme'e were eventually returned to their homeworld.{{Ref/Reuse|best}}


It seems illogical for an airborne insectoid race to have evolved on a high gravity planet, because the greater gravity would have caused the exoskeleton of insect of that size to collapse upon itself, thus restricting the size of insects in the same manner as it is here on [[Earth]].
Eventually, the Yanme'e rebuilt their society and colonized at least two [[moon]]s of Palamok: [[Oquiu]] and [[Ka'amoti]].{{Ref/Reuse|waypointarticle}} In [[1112]], the [[Covenant]] discovered Palamok while the Covenant was searching for Forerunner artifacts.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', page 159 (2011 edition)</ref> A war broke out between the Yanme'e and the Covenant, and it was the Yanme'e that fared better in battle. However, [[San'Shyuum]] within the Covenant were not willing to [[Glassing|glass]] Palamok, as they believed that Palamok's Yanme'e hives could be guarding Forerunner relics on the planet's surface. After the Covenant discovered how to communicate with the species, they made peace with the Yanme'e and incorporated them into the Covenant. In the war's aftermath, it was discovered what Forerunner installations existed on the world proved inaccessible to the Covenant.<ref>''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]'', page 192 (2022 edition)</ref> An assembly of [[Yanme'e Queen|Hive Queens]] on Palamok would later allow members of the protector caste be conscripted into the [[Covenant military]].<ref name="bc15">''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'', Chapter 15</ref> After the dissolution of the Covenant and end of the [[Human-Covenant War]], many Yanme'e returned to Palamok and the [[Napret system]].{{Ref/Reuse|waypointarticle}}


== Trivia ==
==Topography==
*[[Guardian]] may be set on Palamok because [[Yanme'e|Drone]] screeches are heard if the player listens carefully.
Palamok is a massive planet with a stable environment. The atmosphere is quite warm.<ref>''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe'', page 309</ref> Its atmospheric composition is similar to that of [[Earth]], yet inhospitable to [[human]]s. Palamok itself is quite earthlike although significantly larger and tending to tropical extremes. It is a flat and geologically featureless world with little tectonic or volcanic activity. Palamok has average surface temperatures of 29°C to 42°C (84.2°F to 107.6°F), and has a gravity twice that of Earth. This would present a challenge on the evolution of the wings of the Yanme'e, but it gives them excellent flight skills in the gravity of Earth and caused the development of their hard carapaces.{{Ref/Reuse|best}} Palamok was home to dense jungles that covered a large part of the planet's surface. The jungle canopies were often home to Yanme'e hives.{{Ref/Reuse|waypointarticle}}
*It is likely the Forerunners found Palamok before the Drones evolved.
 
*Since Forerunners have touched almost every planet in the galaxy by planting some sort of building or Sentinel construction site, the Drones might have kept Guardian hidden from the rest of the Covenant, wanting this place as there own Holy Relic.
==Trivia==
Palamok in [[Wikipedia:Filipino language|Filipino]] means "increasing of mosquitoes", which likely refers to the insectoid body structure and behavior of the Yanme'e.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Palamok Yanme'e Homeworld.png|Palamok, the [[Yanme'e]] homeworld.
File:Palamok.jpg|Palamok in the background.
File:Encyclopedia - Palamok.png|Palamok in the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''.
</gallery>
 
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 3]]''
**''[[Bestiarum]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Mythos]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Mo}}
 
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}


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Latest revision as of 00:57, August 12, 2023

Palamok
Illustration of Palamok in the Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)
Astrographical

System:

Napret system[1]

Orbiting:

Napret[1]

Orbital position:

Third planet[1]

Moon(s):

4; Naxook, Oquiu, Ka'amoti, Kami[1]

Physical

Diameter:

25,273 kilometers (15,704 mi)[2]

Gravity:

2 G[1]

Atmosphere:

0.09 (CO2, O2, Ar)[1]

Surface temperature:

29°C to 42°C (84.2°F to 107.6°F)[1]

Societal

Species:

Yanme'e

Population:

Trillions

Government:

 

Palamok is the third planet of the Napret system, and the homeworld of the Yanme'e. The planet is orbited by four moons: Naxook, Oquiu, Ka'amoti, and Kami.[1]

History[edit]

The Yanme'e evolved on Palamok from a winged, tree-dwelling arthropod species.[3] At some point, Palamok was observed by the Forerunners and the Yanme'e were indexed by the Librarian to be preserved on Installation 00 for preservation from the Halo Array. The Yanme'e were eventually returned to their homeworld.[1]

Eventually, the Yanme'e rebuilt their society and colonized at least two moons of Palamok: Oquiu and Ka'amoti.[3] In 1112, the Covenant discovered Palamok while the Covenant was searching for Forerunner artifacts.[4] A war broke out between the Yanme'e and the Covenant, and it was the Yanme'e that fared better in battle. However, San'Shyuum within the Covenant were not willing to glass Palamok, as they believed that Palamok's Yanme'e hives could be guarding Forerunner relics on the planet's surface. After the Covenant discovered how to communicate with the species, they made peace with the Yanme'e and incorporated them into the Covenant. In the war's aftermath, it was discovered what Forerunner installations existed on the world proved inaccessible to the Covenant.[5] An assembly of Hive Queens on Palamok would later allow members of the protector caste be conscripted into the Covenant military.[6] After the dissolution of the Covenant and end of the Human-Covenant War, many Yanme'e returned to Palamok and the Napret system.[3]

Topography[edit]

Palamok is a massive planet with a stable environment. The atmosphere is quite warm.[7] Its atmospheric composition is similar to that of Earth, yet inhospitable to humans. Palamok itself is quite earthlike although significantly larger and tending to tropical extremes. It is a flat and geologically featureless world with little tectonic or volcanic activity. Palamok has average surface temperatures of 29°C to 42°C (84.2°F to 107.6°F), and has a gravity twice that of Earth. This would present a challenge on the evolution of the wings of the Yanme'e, but it gives them excellent flight skills in the gravity of Earth and caused the development of their hard carapaces.[1] Palamok was home to dense jungles that covered a large part of the planet's surface. The jungle canopies were often home to Yanme'e hives.[3]

Trivia[edit]

Palamok in Filipino means "increasing of mosquitoes", which likely refers to the insectoid body structure and behavior of the Yanme'e.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Halo 3, Bestiarum
  2. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 205
  3. ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint: Yanme'e
  4. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 159 (2011 edition)
  5. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 192 (2022 edition)
  6. ^ Halo: Broken Circle, Chapter 15
  7. ^ Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe, page 309
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