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(Kinda weird but I will take it as we have very little on these two characters. And it does sound like something two old friends would chat about.)
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{{Quote|The Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine became a reality in April 2291 due entirely to vision, perseverance, and dedication of these two pioneers in quantum engineering and applied theoretical physics. They have opened a path to the stars for all of us.|Memorial plaque on [[Quito Space Tether]].
{{Quote|The Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine became a reality in April 2291 due entirely to vision, perseverance, and dedication of these two pioneers in quantum engineering and applied theoretical physics. They have opened a path to the stars for all of us.|Memorial plaque on [[Quito Space Tether]].
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'''Dr. Wallace Fujikawa'''<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13824 Bungie Weekly Update]</ref>'''ScD, QEnD''', along with [[Tobias Fleming Shaw|Doctor Tobias Fleming Shaw]], was the co-creator of the [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]] in [[2291]]. This device allowed [[human]]ity to reach locations beyond the [[Sol System|solar system]] through manipulation of [[Slipstream Space]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'''</ref>
'''Dr. Wallace Fujikawa,'''<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13824 Bungie Weekly Update]</ref> '''ScD, QEnD''', along with [[Tobias Fleming Shaw|Doctor Tobias Fleming Shaw]], was the co-creator of the [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]] in [[2291]]. This device allowed [[human]]ity to reach locations beyond the [[Sol System|solar system]] through manipulation of [[Slipstream space]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'''</ref>


He held the title of Doctor of Science and was renowned for his work in the field of quantum electro-nuclear dynamics, and also held a doctorate in said field.
He held the title of Doctor of Science and was renowned for his work in the field of quantum electro-nuclear dynamics, and also held a doctorate in said field.
==History==
Sometime late in his life Fujikawa and Shaw were at a beach, and while he was reading a book Shaw said he would make a time machine. Though Fujikawa laughed it off as they were at a beach and said he should make something useful like a Daiquiri instead.<ref>'''[http://halostory.bungie.org/staten083106.html HBO - Joe Staten Interview - August 2006]'''</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Fujikawa seems to be of [[Wikipedia:Japan|Japanese]] descent. "Fujikawa" means "Wisteria River" in Japanese.
*Fujikawa seems to be of [[Wikipedia:Japan|Japanese]] descent. "Fujikawa" means "Wisteria River" in Japanese.
*An elementary school in Missouri was named in Fujikawa's honor. A notable student of this school was the future [[Admiral]] [[Preston Jeremiah Cole|Preston Cole]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe|Halo Evolutions]]''', "[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]"</ref>
*The [[Wallace Fujikawa Elementary School]] in [[Missouri]] was named in Fujikawa's honor. A notable student of this school was the future [[Admiral]] [[Preston Jeremiah Cole|Preston Cole]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe|Halo Evolutions]]''', "[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]"</ref>
*Wallace Fujikawa's appearance in ''[[Origins]]'' bears a striking resemblance to [[wikipedia:George Takei|George Takei]] of ''[[wikipedia:Star Trek|Star Trek]]'' fame.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Wallace fujikawa bio.png|Plaque commemorating Fujikawa on the [[Quito Space Tether]].
File:Wallace fujikawa bio.png|Plaque commemorating Fujikawa on the [[Quito Space Tether]].
File:Wallace_fujikawa.png
File:Wallace_fujikawa.png|Fujikawa as depicted in the plaque.
File:Shaw-Fujikawa_Noble_Prize.jpg|Wallace Fujikawa and Tobias Fleming Shaw with their Nobel Prize for the discovery of Slipspace travel.
File:Shaw-Fujikawa_Noble_Prize.jpg|Wallace Fujikawa and Tobias Fleming Shaw with their Nobel Prize for the discovery of Slipspace travel.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{First mentioned}}
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{Fm}}
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
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*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''  
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''  
**''[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
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Latest revision as of 21:43, August 15, 2022

Wallace Fujikawa
Fujikawa.png
Biographical information

Born:

April 20, 2215

Died:

February 18, 2318 (aged 102)

Personal details

Gender:

Male

Political and military information

Affiliation:

Unified Earth Government

Notable info:

Co-creator of the Slipspace drive

 

"The Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine became a reality in April 2291 due entirely to vision, perseverance, and dedication of these two pioneers in quantum engineering and applied theoretical physics. They have opened a path to the stars for all of us."
— Memorial plaque on Quito Space Tether.

Dr. Wallace Fujikawa,[1] ScD, QEnD, along with Doctor Tobias Fleming Shaw, was the co-creator of the Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine in 2291. This device allowed humanity to reach locations beyond the solar system through manipulation of Slipstream space.[2]

He held the title of Doctor of Science and was renowned for his work in the field of quantum electro-nuclear dynamics, and also held a doctorate in said field.

Trivia[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Plaque commemorating Fujikawa on the Quito Space Tether.

    Plaque commemorating Fujikawa on the Quito Space Tether.

  • Fujikawa as depicted in the plaque.

    Fujikawa as depicted in the plaque.

  • Wallace Fujikawa and Tobias Fleming Shaw with their Nobel Prize for the discovery of Slipspace travel.

    Wallace Fujikawa and Tobias Fleming Shaw with their Nobel Prize for the discovery of Slipspace travel.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Bungie Weekly Update
  2. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest
  3. ^ Halo Evolutions, "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole"
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