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[[File:Data crystal in-game.png|right|thumb|A data crystal chip]] | [[File:Data crystal in-game.png|right|thumb|A data crystal chip]] | ||
'''Data crystal chips''' are a form of file storage device used by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]. These data crystal chips are used for transferring "hard" data, meaning data that cannot be transferred through a transmission because of the data's sensitive or complex nature. Examples of such data include [[Artificial intelligence|AI]] data, navigation data, weapon technological charts, etc.<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved''', campaign level ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]''</ref> | '''Data crystal chips''' are a form of file storage device used by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]. These data crystal chips are used for transferring "hard" data, meaning data that cannot be transferred through a transmission because of the data's sensitive or complex nature. Examples of such data include [[Artificial intelligence|AI]] data, navigation data, weapon technological charts, etc.<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved''', campaign level ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]''</ref> | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
The data crystal chip can be utilized for many things. Notably, they are used for storing the [[Riemann matrix|Riemann Matrix]] for an artificial intelligence construct, like [[Cortana]] or [[Déjà|Deja]]. They can also carry star charts, maps, and other navigational data. These chips must be destroyed if contact is ever made with the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]], as per the [[United Nations Space Command Emergency Priority Order 098831A-1|Cole Protocol]]. This did not happen aboard the {{UNSCShip|Circumference}} during the [[Fall | The data crystal chip can be utilized for many things. Notably, they are used for storing the [[Riemann matrix|Riemann Matrix]] for an artificial intelligence construct, like [[Cortana]] or [[Déjà|Deja]]. They can also carry star charts, maps, and other navigational data. These chips must be destroyed if contact is ever made with the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]], as per the [[United Nations Space Command Emergency Priority Order 098831A-1|Cole Protocol]]. This did not happen aboard the {{UNSCShip|Circumference}} during the [[Fall of Reach]], so [[Blue Team]] were sent to destroy its data crystal chip. In general, they are used to carry sensitive data, such as intelligence. [[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] had compiled two of these with all known information on the [[The Flood|Flood]]. Oone had the complete information on it, including how [[Boren's Syndrome]] affects the Flood's ability to assimilate an individual into the Flood super-organism. The other had this data omitted, in that if the complete report were to be found, [[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery Junior Johnson|Avery J. Johnson]] could be killed and autopsied by [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]], because of his being afflicted with the disease. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
*The data crystal chip was seen extensively throughout ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', as the [[John-117|Master Chief]] uses a data port on the back of his helmet ferry Cortana between his armor and other computer systems. The data crystal chip did not make an appearance in ''Halo 2''. Instead, Cortana could transfer from the more advanced MJOLNIR Mark VI armor straight to any electronic system in direct contact with the suit. However, despite the armor in ''Halo 2'' being the same suit as in ''Halo 3'', the Data Crystal Chip makes a reappearance, and the direct-transfer system no longer | *The data crystal chip was seen extensively throughout ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', as the [[John-117|Master Chief]] uses a data port on the back of his helmet in order to ferry Cortana between his armor and other computer systems. The data crystal chip did not make an appearance in ''Halo 2''. Instead, Cortana could transfer from the more advanced MJOLNIR Mark VI armor straight to any electronic system in direct contact with the suit. However, despite the armor in ''Halo 2'' being the same suit as in ''Halo 3'', the Data Crystal Chip makes a reappearance, and the direct-transfer system is no longer seen. It is possible that this was a deliberate choice to more resemble the transfer system seen in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', although it is also possible that it was merely for dramatic effect; in the opening cutscene, Johnson, thinking the Chief dead, is able to yank the chip out of the suit, and then ask the Chief about her whereabouts when he realizes the chip is empty. | ||
*A crystal chip is seen on some of the cafeteria tables on the ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' level [[The Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]. | *A crystal chip is seen on some of the cafeteria tables on the ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' level [[The Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]. | ||
*In ''Halo 3'', the color of the crystal has changed to a blueish-purple hue as opposed to the aqua color of the ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' crystal. | *In ''Halo 3'', the color of the crystal has changed to a blueish-purple hue as opposed to the aqua color of the ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' crystal. | ||