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Arilux Science Laboratories is a major scientific research organization that works cooperatively with the ONI and maintains many facilities throughout Earth and its Colonies.



History
First concieved in the early 2400s, the organization's founder, Professor Benjamin Greaves, had originally started the company as a means of medical research. However, as times passed, and rebellions and insurgents became a more serious threat, the organization began working with the Office of Naval Intelligence on viral weaponry and the like. With the arrival of the Covenant, the company's goals were once again changed, albeit slightly, to also incorporate studies of alien life.

Studies
Arilux Science has conducted thorough research on the aliens of the Covenant, through dead bodies rather than live specimens, but more especially on the Lekgolo and their unique biology. However, after the introduction of the Flood, the Lekgolo research was post-poned. Currently, Arilux scientists are working on the Flood Super Cell (LF.Xx.3273) and attempting to manipulate it for Human benefit.

Projects
Beside alien studies and viral weapons research, Arilux Science has also worked on numerous inventions to help the UNSC. Among these include the infinite-storage cube, the hovering rotary autocannon drone, and perhaps most importantly, the Designation-Class AI.