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{{Disambig header|the Halo construction facility|the multiplayer map|Foundry (level)}} | {{Disambig header|the Halo construction facility|the multiplayer map|Foundry (level)}} | ||
[[File:6957944-Full.jpg|thumb|300px|right|The Ark's central Forge from space]] | [[File:6957944-Full.jpg|thumb|300px|right|The Ark's central Forge from space]] | ||
The '''Foundry''',<ref>'''Halo 3''', ''[[Terminal/Halo 3|Terminal 3]]''</ref> also known as the '''Forge''',<ref name="p371">'''Halo: Primordium''', ''page 371''</ref> is a colossal manufacturing facility located at the heart of an [[Ark]] installation, used to construct [[Halo Array|Halo]] ringworlds. Both [[Installation 00]] and its older counterpart, the [[greater Ark]], possessed one.<ref name="p371"/> Installation 00's Foundry was home to a scarred planetoid that had been extensively mined by Forerunner machines, either to support the construction of the Ark or for potential replacement Halo installations.<ref name="h3">'''Halo 3''', campaign levels ''[[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]], [[Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo]]''</ref> | The '''Foundry''',<ref>'''Halo 3''', ''[[Terminal/Halo 3|Terminal 3]]''</ref> also known as the '''Forge''',<ref name="p371">'''Halo: Primordium''', ''page 371''</ref> is a colossal manufacturing facility located at the heart of an [[Ark]] installation, used to construct [[Halo Array|Halo]] ringworlds. Both [[Installation 00]] and its older counterpart, the [[greater Ark]], possessed one.<ref name="p371"/> Installation 00's Foundry was home to a scarred planetoid that had been extensively mined by Forerunner machines, either to support the construction of the Ark or for potential replacement Halo installations.<ref name="h3">'''Halo 3''', campaign levels ''[[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]], [[Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo]]''</ref> | ||
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The planetoid at the center of the Foundry was originally located within the [[Milky Way]] galaxy, but was moved through [[slipspace]] by the Forerunners in order to be mined. It is implied that many planetoids have been exhausted before mining starts on the moon present in [[2552]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Great Journey: The Art of Building Worlds]]''', ''page 32''</ref> | The planetoid at the center of the Foundry was originally located within the [[Milky Way]] galaxy, but was moved through [[slipspace]] by the Forerunners in order to be mined. It is implied that many planetoids have been exhausted before mining starts on the moon present in [[2552]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Great Journey: The Art of Building Worlds]]''', ''page 32''</ref> | ||
[[File:H3 Narrows.jpg|thumb|250px|One of the installation's cooling stations.]] | |||
In late 2552, the Foundry's central planetoid appeared to be approximately one third of [[Earth]]'s dimensions, with a diameter of roughly 4,255 kilometers. It could have originally been substantially larger, since the gap in which it is located appears able to accommodate an object at least twice its diameter; although the large gap may have been intentional as to minimize the planetoid's gravitational pull on the Ark's inner edge. Orange-red coloration can be observed in the fissures which dot the planetoid, indicating that it may have a molten internal structure.<ref name="h3"/> | In late 2552, the Foundry's central planetoid appeared to be approximately one third of [[Earth]]'s dimensions, with a diameter of roughly 4,255 kilometers. It could have originally been substantially larger, since the gap in which it is located appears able to accommodate an object at least twice its diameter; although the large gap may have been intentional as to minimize the planetoid's gravitational pull on the Ark's inner edge. Orange-red coloration can be observed in the fissures which dot the planetoid, indicating that it may have a molten internal structure.<ref name="h3"/> | ||
The Foundry generates so much heat that the Ark requires multiple cooling stations. At least two such systems span a snowy gorge; it is possible that the massive cooling systems cause this icy climate.<ref>'''Halo 3''', multiplayer map ''[[Narrows]]'' (Description: ''"Without cooling systems such as these, excess heat from the Ark's forges would render the construct uninhabitable."'')</ref> | The Foundry generates so much heat that the Ark requires multiple cooling stations to keep the installation inhabitable. At least two such systems span a snowy gorge; it is possible that the massive cooling systems cause this icy climate.<ref>'''Halo 3''', multiplayer map ''[[Narrows]]'' (Description: ''"Without cooling systems such as these, excess heat from the Ark's forges would render the construct uninhabitable."'')</ref> | ||
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[[File:The Ark's_Core.jpg|300px|thumb|The Foundry, as seen in 2552.]] | [[File:The Ark's_Core.jpg|300px|thumb|The Foundry, as seen in 2552.]] | ||
