The Apex[1] was a Forerunner installation that contained a fleet of many Forerunner ships inside the Flood-Controlled Shield World.[2][3]
It's primary purpose appeared to be as a base for the dormant Forerunner ships, which were docked in the surrounding towers. It was also here that Anders was held by the Arbiter until she escaped via the installation's teleportation grid. [4][5]
The installation was destroyed by the Spirit of Fire's FTL Reactor which caused the sun in the center of the Micro Dyson Sphere to go supernova, destroying all the Forerunner ships and eliminating The Flood and causing the Shield World to collapse before being incinerated by the explosion. [6]
Description
The Apex site consisted of a narrow main platform hovering high above the inner surface of the Flood-Controlled Shield World, and numerous docking towers housing a fleet of Forerunner ships. The main platform was accessible through the teleporter network of the Shield World. It also had a smaller transporter pad which also worked as a Containment Field Device. The system was operated by vocal commands.[7]
At one end of the platfrom, there was a spherical activation console, similar to the one at the Relic on Harvest. The console could only be operated by a Reclaimer, and when activated, would unlock the dormant Forerunner ships. When the installation was activated, a Beam Emitter next to the activation console would emit a continuous stream of energy, much like in many other Forerunner facilities.
On the other end of the platform, there was an elevator which lead very close to the Shield World's artificial star, possibly for maintenance use.
History
- Main article: Battle of the Apex
In 2531, the Apex was the site of a major engagement between SPARTAN Red Team and Covenant forces lead by the Arbiter, who were attempting to prevent the UNSC from destroying the Shield World and the recently activated Forerunner ships at dock there. After the repulsing of the Covenant assault and the death of the Arbiter in battle, Sgt. Forge overloaded the Spirit of Fire's FTL Reactor, causing the sun to go supernova and and obliterating the Installation.[8]
Gallery
Activation of the Apex.
A Forerunner Ship powering up.
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The Forerunner ships being contained within the Apex.
Ellen Anders being held in the Containment Field Device of the Apex.
