Biomes

Biomes
Biomes are areas that have been sealed off individually via Barriers specifically designed to contain the inhabitants and environments within. Due to the uniqueness of each barrier, ZOISpheres were created as keys to the Data Gates that connect each Biome. The Data Gates can be used by anyone and anything when open, however the data stored in the ZOISpheres is only accessible by those who have Influence over Data.

Data Gates
Data Gates are like portals that offer transportation between the Biomes, due to the massive Null that lies between most of them. They can only be locked and unlocked by the select few who hold Influence over Data and who have obtained the digital keys located inside the ZIOSpheres. However, generally, most Data Gates remain open for public use due to the Trade Routes, which are necessary for the survival of many Biomes.

ZIOSpheres
ZIOSpheres are literally 'spheres of life', that hold tiny ecosystems within a glass and metal, spherical container. The ecosystem within ZIOSpheres will always mimic the Biome they hold a key to. With the upper half of the dome in glass, the micro-habitat inside is easily viewable. The lower half of the sphere is made of metal and houses a small computer that stores the key code inside, accessible via cables or ejecting the Data Disk.

ZIOSpheres themselves can be used at Data Gate Terminals, which are designed to accept the bottom half of the dome-shaped computer on a ZIOSphere. This, however, is dangerous and not reccommend, as transportation of the ZIOSphere increases the odds of damage via transportation. It is highly urged that ZIOSpheres remain in their designated temples at all times.

List of Biomes