The concept of an Alderson Disk includes a massive disk-shaped megastructure with a star residing in a hole in the center. 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, and a larger total surface area than a 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: 218, or 262,144 light years outside of the Milky Way galaxy, where stars cannot naturally form. Its possible that this is an artificial sun created by the Forerunners. Rather than being a superweapon, like the Halos, the Ark functions as both a control center for the entire 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 is transported to the site of its predecessor via a Slipspace portal. Although Installation 00 resembles an Alderson Disk, it has several differences to the original concept: It doesnt 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. So much more to come and its awesome! Enjoy! -[049 Abject Testament]
Posted on: Mon, 03 Nov 2014 22:00:29 +0000
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