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{{Quote|The spy gnats are functional. ''Quite'' functional, to be honest. Ash-G099 must have landed one on [[Sarch|Chur'R-Sarch]] herself. We're catching every hiss.|[[Anki Hersh]] to [[ | {{Quote|The spy gnats are functional. ''Quite'' functional, to be honest. Ash-G099 must have landed one on [[Sarch|Chur'R-Sarch]] herself. We're catching every hiss.|[[Anki Hersh]] to [[Frederic-104]].}}{{Ref/Reuse|R4}} | ||
'''Spy gnats''', alternatively referred to as '''spy midges''', are miniature microphones that are used for covert surveillance.<ref name="R4">''[[Halo: Retribution]]'', ''chapter 4''</ref><ref name="R10">''[[Halo: Retribution]]'', ''chapter 10''</ref> | '''Spy gnats''', alternatively referred to as '''spy midges''', are miniature microphones that are used for covert surveillance.<ref name="R4">''[[Halo: Retribution]]'', ''chapter 4''</ref><ref name="R10">''[[Halo: Retribution]]'', ''chapter 10''</ref> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Intelligence data gathered by multiple spy gnats may be collected at a central transmitter to then be relayed elsewhere. Microbursts of data from gnats can be sent at random intervals. | Intelligence data gathered by multiple spy gnats may be collected at a central transmitter to then be relayed elsewhere. Microbursts of data from gnats can be sent at random intervals.{{Ref/Reuse|R4}} Gnats are unable to transmit information from realspace to a receiver in [[slipspace]].<ref name="R6">''[[Halo: Retribution]]'', ''chapter 6''</ref> | ||
==History of use== | ==History of use== | ||
In December of [[2553]], the [[Spartan-III]] super-soldier [[Ash-G099]] used spy gnats to bug the [[Mudoat starsloop]], ''[[Stolen Faith]]''. | In December of [[2553]], the [[Spartan-III]] super-soldier [[Ash-G099]] used spy gnats to bug the [[Mudoat starsloop]], ''[[Stolen Faith]]''.{{Ref/Reuse|R4}} He and the rest of his [[Ferret]] were undercover aboard the [[Kig-Yar]]-crewed vessel as part of [[Operation: RETRIBUTION]] at the time.{{Ref/Reuse|R4}} The gnats he placed relayed audio data to the {{Class|Sahara|heavy prowler}} {{UNSCShip|Silent Joe}}, where it was downloaded by [[UNSC signals intelligence|signals intelligence]] personnel.{{Ref/Reuse|R10}} | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:03, March 19, 2022
- "The spy gnats are functional. Quite functional, to be honest. Ash-G099 must have landed one on Chur'R-Sarch herself. We're catching every hiss."
- — Anki Hersh to Frederic-104.[1]
Spy gnats, alternatively referred to as spy midges, are miniature microphones that are used for covert surveillance.[1][2]
Overview[edit]
Intelligence data gathered by multiple spy gnats may be collected at a central transmitter to then be relayed elsewhere. Microbursts of data from gnats can be sent at random intervals.[1] Gnats are unable to transmit information from realspace to a receiver in slipspace.[3]
History of use[edit]
In December of 2553, the Spartan-III super-soldier Ash-G099 used spy gnats to bug the Mudoat starsloop, Stolen Faith.[1] He and the rest of his Ferret were undercover aboard the Kig-Yar-crewed vessel as part of Operation: RETRIBUTION at the time.[1] The gnats he placed relayed audio data to the Sahara-class heavy prowler UNSC Silent Joe, where it was downloaded by signals intelligence personnel.[2]
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo: Retribution (First appearance)
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Halo: Retribution, chapter 4
- ^ a b Halo: Retribution, chapter 10
- ^ Halo: Retribution, chapter 6