Windfall

Windfall is an and one of 's two natural satellites, the other being Ochre. 
Built as a private residence during the , it went on to become a vacation destination once Cascade was settled by humanity in the mid-25th century. It is well known for its hospitable climate and planet-spanning waterfalls. Its population nearly tripled during the , causing a large divide between social classes within its capital city Promenade. It is also the site for one of humankind's first research projects involving Forerunner ruins left behind on the moon.
==Overview==
===Topography & Locations===
Windfall is one of two moons orbiting the planet Cascade, the other being Ochre. Designed by the to be a tropical paradise, all of its permanent inhabitants reside in the coastal city Promenade. There are multiple remote Forerunner structures on the planet, the largest of which being a private spaceport shaped like a pyramid. The moon possesses a generally temperate climate at all times of year, making it a prominent vacation spot for denizens of Cascade. 
Topographically, Windfall is extremely level, with the ocean floor maintaining a constant level around the Northern Hemisphere. This level increases before dropping in increments, creating multiple waterfalls on a planetary scale. The waterfalls, and landmasses between them, are typically referred to as being on "divides." There are generally considered to be 6 major divides, as well as numerous smaller ones between them. The major divides are typically numbered, with the tallest waterfall known as the "Great Divide." Minor divides are assigned a variety of names by the locals who visit them.
===Known Residents===
The was born in the Promenade General Hospital in the year 2511, with the birthname Robert Morrison. He resided there until 2517, when he was replaced by a which died a few weeks later under guise of physical illness.
== History==
===Forerunner Era===
Windfall originated during the Forerunner Era, when it was created by the for a wealthy family. Initially a forested world, the topography was changed mid-production to allow for planet-spanning waterfalls upon the family's request. They resided in a large palace overlooking the Great Divide and were the planet's only inhabitants, save for a few servants and support workers. Ultimately, the planet was evacuated shortly before the exterminated all life in the galaxy.
===Human Colonization===
Thousands of years later, during their , humanity would discover Windfall and its sisters in the year 2435. Though the planet Cascade was of primary interest to the government due to its -like climate, Windfall would soon draw the attention of settlers and was itself colonized several decades later in 2505. The city Promenade was established in 2509 for wealthy colonists seeking to escape the density of , Cascade's largest settlement. The planet also drew the attention of researchers, who were fascinated by the planet's unique landscape and wished to study the Forerunner structures left there. 
==== Human-Covenant War====
In 2525, humanity would make first contact with a group of intelligent extraterrestrial life known as the . War was declared shortly after, ending in the destruction of multiple worlds and an unprecedented refugee crisis. As it was one of the few densely populated Outer Colonies remaining by 2536, Cascade and its moons saw a massive influx in population. Although the influx of new residents helped provide for the worlds' industries in trying times, many residents of Promenade were left bitter due to the changing environment. Many of the newcomers were condemned to Promenade's "undercity," located on an island beneath the second divide. This led to extreme classism lasting until well after the Human-Covenant war was over.
====Post-War====
In 2555, a group of personnel were stationed on Windfall due to the alleged presence of runaway .
==Appearances==
==Gallery==
File:Windfall.png|Windfall, as seen from Orbit.
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