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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.