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The only known structure resembling an Alderson disk constructed by the [[Forerunners]] is [[Installation 00]]. With a diameter of between 90,000 and 100,000 kilometers<ref>[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=871617 Carnage Bungie Forum]</ref>, and a larger total surface area than a [[Halo Array|Halo Installation]], it incorporates many similar elements, including [[Earth]]-like gravity and atmosphere and a rich and diverse ecosystem. Located in the center of the Installation is a small planetoid, presumably used for raw materials, and a star orbiting nearby despite its location: 2<sup>18</sup>, or 262,144 light years outside of the [[Milky Way Galaxy]], where stars cannot naturally form. It's possible that this is an artificial sun created by the Forerunners.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Ark (Level)]]''</ref> | The only known structure resembling an Alderson disk constructed by the [[Forerunners]] is [[Installation 00]]. With a diameter of between 90,000 and 100,000 kilometers<ref>[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=871617 Carnage Bungie Forum]</ref>, and a larger total surface area than a [[Halo Array|Halo Installation]], it incorporates many similar elements, including [[Earth]]-like gravity and atmosphere and a rich and diverse ecosystem. Located in the center of the Installation is a small planetoid, presumably used for raw materials, and a star orbiting nearby despite its location: 2<sup>18</sup>, or 262,144 light years outside of the [[Milky Way Galaxy]], where stars cannot naturally form. It's possible that this is an artificial sun created by the Forerunners.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Ark (Level)]]''</ref> | ||
Rather than being a superweapon, like the [[Halo Array|Halos]], the [[Installation 00|Ark]] functions as | Rather than being a superweapon, like the [[Halo Array|Halos]], the [[Installation 00|Ark]] functions as the lead researching station for the Librarian, until it was eventually repurposed for the control center for the entire Halo Array and as a construction facility for Halos, using the planetoid to provide metals, gases, elements and other resources needed for reconstruction. After the construction is complete, the [[Halo Array|Halo]] is transported to the site of its predecessor via a Slipspace portal. | ||
Altough Installation 00 resembles an Alderson Disk, it has several differences to the original concept: It doesn't have a star in the center, it is far smaller than an actual Alderson Disk, and it has curved arms instead of being a flat disk. However, because of the close outward resemblance, it could be considered an Alderson Disk. | Altough Installation 00 resembles an Alderson Disk, it has several differences to the original concept: It doesn't have a star in the center, it is far smaller than an actual Alderson Disk, and it has curved arms instead of being a flat disk. However, because of the close outward resemblance, it could be considered an Alderson Disk. | ||
