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{{disambig header|the Forerunner artifact|the campaign level|Sacred Icon}} | {{disambig header|the Forerunner artifact|the campaign level|Sacred Icon}} | ||
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{{Quote|We must collect the Index before we can activate the installation.|[[343 Guilty Spark]]}} | {{Quote|We must collect the Index before we can activate the installation.|[[343 Guilty Spark]]}} | ||
The '''Activation Index''', often simply referred to as the '''Index''' and known as the '''Sacred Icon''' by the [[Covenant]], is an object found in every [[Halo Array|Halo installation]]'s [[Library]]. The Activation Index is the key needed to operate the installation's most critical systems, the most notable of which is its main weapon, an energy pulse that will kill all [[Sentience|sentient]] life within the ring's effective range. Its secondary purpose is to simultaneously initiate the [[Conservation Measure]], the repopulation process of the worlds sterilized by the Halo's pulse.<ref name="library">'''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''' - ''[[Library (feature)|Library]]'', ''"Activation Index"''</ref> An Index cannot be used to activate any Halo besides the one to which it is assigned.<ref name="h3h">'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo]]''</ref> | The '''Activation Index''', often simply referred to as the '''Index''' and known as the '''Sacred Icon''' by the [[Covenant]], is an object found in every [[Halo Array|Halo installation]]'s [[Library]]. The Activation Index is the key needed to operate the installation's most critical systems, the most notable of which is its main weapon, an energy pulse that will kill all [[Sentience|sentient]] life within the ring's effective range. Its secondary purpose is to simultaneously initiate the [[Conservation Measure]], the repopulation process of the worlds sterilized by the Halo's pulse.<ref name="library">'''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''' - ''[[Library (feature)|Library]]'', ''"Activation Index"''</ref>{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/the-new-halo-encyclopedia-is-out-today|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=The New Halo Encyclopedia is Out Today|D=11|M=03|Y=2023}} An Index cannot be used to activate any Halo besides the one to which it is assigned.<ref name="h3h">'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo]]''</ref> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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[[File:HCE-RetrievingActivationIndex-screen2.png|thumb|250px|John-117 about to take the index in Alpha Halo's Library.]] | [[File:HCE-RetrievingActivationIndex-screen2.png|thumb|250px|John-117 about to take the index in Alpha Halo's Library.]] | ||
The activation index of [[Installation 04]] was retrieved by [[John-117]] at the guidance of [[monitor]] [[343 Guilty Spark]] in accordance with the proper [[containment protocol]]s after the [[Flood]] was released during the [[Battle of Installation 04]] on [[2552#September|September 21, 2552]]. Following protocol to the letter, the monitor led the Spartan through the [[Library]] until every security barrier protecting the index could be lifted. Upon reaching the facility's top floor, the Master Chief descended on the [[Index Chamber]]'s central [[elevator]] back to the bottom, where the index lay suspended over the main chasm.{{Ref/Reuse|h1l}} John obtained the index from its storage casket but Guilty Spark immediately took custody of the artifact in accordance with protocol. After the two [[Slipspace translocation|teleported]] to the [[Control Room (Installation 04)|control room]], the monitor relinquished the index back to the [[Reclaimer]] as only he was allowed to reunify the index with [[the Core]]. The Master Chief inserted the index to the Core, but [[Cortana]] immediately prevented the installation's activation, having been informed of Halo's true purpose.{{Ref/Reuse|twobetrayers}} Cortana downloaded the index's data into her systems and it remained in her possession over the coming months. On [[2552#December|December 11, 2552]], Cortana used the digital index to activate [[Installation 08|Installation 04's replacement]] constructed by [[Installation 00|the Ark]].{{Ref/Reuse|h3h}} | The activation index of [[Installation 04]] was retrieved by [[John-117]] at the guidance of [[monitor]] [[343 Guilty Spark]] in accordance with the proper [[containment protocol]]s after the [[Flood]] was released during the [[Battle of Installation 04]] on [[2552#September|September 21, 2552]]. Following protocol to the letter, the monitor led the Spartan through the [[Library]] until every security barrier protecting the index could be lifted. Upon reaching the facility's top floor, the Master Chief descended on the [[Index Chamber]]'s central [[elevator]] back to the bottom, where the index lay suspended over the main chasm.{{Ref/Reuse|h1l}} John obtained the index from its storage casket but Guilty Spark immediately took custody of the artifact in accordance with protocol. After the two [[Slipspace translocation|teleported]] to the [[Control Room (Installation 04)|control room]], the monitor relinquished the index back to the [[Reclaimer]] as only he was allowed to reunify the index with [[the Core]]. The Master Chief inserted the index to the Core, but [[Cortana]] immediately prevented the installation's activation, having been informed of Halo's true purpose.{{Ref/Reuse|twobetrayers}} Cortana downloaded the index's data into her systems and it remained in her possession over the coming months. On [[2552#December|December 11, 2552]], Cortana used the digital index to activate [[Installation 08|Installation 04's replacement]] constructed by [[Installation 00|the Ark]].{{Ref/Reuse|h3h}} | ||
Cortana still possessed at least fragments of the index by the time of her destruction. In [[2560#May|May 2560]], [[the Weapon]] noted that the framework that she had used to lock down Cortana contained these fragments and, in order to keep them out of the hands of the [[Banished]], the Master Chief allowed her to absorb the framework and the index fragments into herself.{{Ref/Level|Hi|[[Foundation]]}}{{Ref/Note|It is unclear at this moment whether Cortana obtained the Index from Zeta Halo or retained a copy or fragments of the Index from [[Installation 04]]. However taking into account that the Weapon utilised the Index in the framework to trap Cortana, it is possible that fragments of the Alpha Halo Index were retained.}} | |||
===Installation 05=== | ===Installation 05=== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The Index of Installation 04 was considered a Class 9B asset by the UNSC. Cortana's failure to disclose her possession of the index constituted a severe violation of Article 2477-6 of the [[UNSC Charter for Xenoarcheological Artifact Recovery and Quarantine]].<ref name="DD">'''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]''', ''[[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop #9]]''</ref> | |||
*The Index resembles common depictions of [[Wikipedia:Mjölnir|Mjölnir]], the hammer of the god [[Wikipedia:Thor|Thor]] in Norse mythology and the namesake of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]]. | *The Index resembles common depictions of [[Wikipedia:Mjölnir|Mjölnir]], the hammer of the god [[Wikipedia:Thor|Thor]] in Norse mythology and the namesake of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]]. | ||
*In the beginning cutscene of the [[campaign]] level ''[[The Library]]'', the container holding the Activation Index unlocks, revealing it for two seconds before the animation by what is seen appears to have restarted since the Index seems to disappear as if the container was never even opened. This might have been caused by a scripting error. | *In the beginning cutscene of the [[campaign]] level ''[[The Library]]'', the container holding the Activation Index unlocks, revealing it for two seconds before the animation by what is seen appears to have restarted since the Index seems to disappear as if the container was never even opened. This might have been caused by a scripting error. | ||
*On the level [[Composer (level)|Composer]] in ''Halo 4'', [[Installation 03]]'s Index can be seen within a display case in a [[Mgalekgolo|Hunter]]-occupied laboratory on [[Ivanoff Station]]. The item is accompanied by a [[Halo 4 audio logs#Activation Index|short researcher log]]. | *On the level ''[[Composer (level)|Composer]]'' in ''Halo 4'', [[Installation 03]]'s Index can be seen within a display case in a [[Mgalekgolo|Hunter]]-occupied laboratory on ''[[Ivanoff Station]]''. The item is accompanied by a [[Halo 4 audio logs#Activation Index|short researcher log]]. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:H4-ActivationIndex-Closeup-Screen.jpg|The Activation Index of Installation 03 aboard [[Ivanoff Station]]. | File:H4-ActivationIndex-Closeup-Screen.jpg|The Activation Index of Installation 03 aboard [[Ivanoff Station]]. | ||
File:H2A - Index - concept art.jpg|Concept art of the index in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. | File:H2A - Index - concept art.jpg|Concept art of the index in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. | ||
File:HINF Weapon Fragment.png|Framework also containing fragments of the Activation Index. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' | *''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]'' | *''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||