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'''Slipspace Field Pods''' are the [[Forerunner]] equivalent of the [[Cryo-chamber|UNSC cryotubes]]. Instead of freezing a being in stasis they put the user into [[Slipspace]] where time stops. | '''Slipspace Field Pods''' are the [[Forerunner]] equivalent of the [[Cryo-chamber|UNSC's cryotubes]]. Instead of freezing a being in stasis they put the user into [[Slipspace]] where time stops. | ||
Forerunner cryotubes are somehow connected to Slipspace and normal space, the actual bodies are within Slipspace, making them safe from nearly everything. (Nearly means that they might be able to get killed if they are engaged within Slipspace, otherwise, normal space can not hurt the person inside.) | Forerunner cryotubes are somehow connected to Slipspace and normal space, the actual bodies are within Slipspace, making them safe from nearly everything. (Nearly means that they might be able to get killed if they are engaged within Slipspace, otherwise, normal space can not hurt the person inside.) | ||
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Currently, the method of releasing one from these pods is unknown. | Currently, the method of releasing one from these pods is unknown. | ||
On the sides of the pods there are Forerunner icons which [[Dr. Catherine Halsey]] translated into "That which must be protected . . . behind the sharpened edge of the [[Shield World|shield]] . . . beyond the reach of the [[The_Halos|swords]]. . . for the reclaimed" | On the sides of the pods there are Forerunner icons which [[Dr. Catherine Halsey]] translated into "That which must be protected . . . behind the sharpened edge of the [[Shield World|shield]] . . . beyond the reach of the [[The_Halos|swords]]. . . for the reclaimed".<ref>[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]], page 337</ref> | ||
[[Team Katana]] of [[SPARTAN-III]] [[Gamma Company]] are in Slipspace Field Pods and are with the other survivors of the [[Battle of Onyx]] in the [[Shield World]]. | [[Team Katana]] of [[SPARTAN-III]] [[Gamma Company]] are in Slipspace Field Pods and are with the other survivors of the [[Battle of Onyx]] in the [[Shield World]]. | ||
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Being in a Slipspace Field Pod can be compared to getting sucked into a black hole or what scientists think would happen if that were to occur. The gravity of the black hole distorts time the closer you get, at a certain point, stopping time for you (although a black hole singularity would probably kill you), and if another person was watching, they would see you frozen in time. You are visibly there, but you are not, you are stuck in a vacuum of time, which might be what causes those afterimages (like when you look at a bright light then look away and blink) from the pods in Halo: Ghosts of Onyx. | Being in a Slipspace Field Pod can be compared to getting sucked into a black hole or what scientists think would happen if that were to occur. The gravity of the black hole distorts time the closer you get, at a certain point, stopping time for you (although a black hole singularity would probably kill you), and if another person was watching, they would see you frozen in time. You are visibly there, but you are not, you are stuck in a vacuum of time, which might be what causes those afterimages (like when you look at a bright light then look away and blink) from the pods in Halo: Ghosts of Onyx. | ||
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Revision as of 21:15, June 7, 2008
Slipspace Field Pods are the Forerunner equivalent of the UNSC's cryotubes. Instead of freezing a being in stasis they put the user into Slipspace where time stops.
Forerunner cryotubes are somehow connected to Slipspace and normal space, the actual bodies are within Slipspace, making them safe from nearly everything. (Nearly means that they might be able to get killed if they are engaged within Slipspace, otherwise, normal space can not hurt the person inside.)
They are visible via an afterimage seen within the pod, essentially a snapshot of the moment they "left" time. Although not technically in our space, those stored "within" the pods may be transported by moving the pods themselves. This method works as the Slipspace generator is located on each pod. If a person comes too close to the pod they will develop nausea, and a feeling of light-headiness due to exposure of an unshielded slipspace field.
Currently, the method of releasing one from these pods is unknown.
On the sides of the pods there are Forerunner icons which Dr. Catherine Halsey translated into "That which must be protected . . . behind the sharpened edge of the shield . . . beyond the reach of the swords. . . for the reclaimed".[1]
Team Katana of SPARTAN-III Gamma Company are in Slipspace Field Pods and are with the other survivors of the Battle of Onyx in the Shield World.
Theory behind the Technology
Being in a Slipspace Field Pod can be compared to getting sucked into a black hole or what scientists think would happen if that were to occur. The gravity of the black hole distorts time the closer you get, at a certain point, stopping time for you (although a black hole singularity would probably kill you), and if another person was watching, they would see you frozen in time. You are visibly there, but you are not, you are stuck in a vacuum of time, which might be what causes those afterimages (like when you look at a bright light then look away and blink) from the pods in Halo: Ghosts of Onyx.
Sources
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 337
