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{{Disambig header|the in-universe object|the hidden objects found in Halo: Reach|Data pads}} | {{Disambig header|the in-universe object|the hidden objects found in Halo: Reach|Data pads}} | ||
[[File:HReach-Datapad.png|thumb|A data pad in ''Halo: Reach'']] | [[File:HReach-Datapad.png|thumb|A data pad in ''Halo: Reach'']] | ||
A '''data pad''', sometimes rendered as '''datapad''',<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 332''</ref> is a piece of technology used by [[human]]s | A '''data pad''', sometimes rendered as '''datapad''',<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 332''</ref> is a piece of technology used by [[human]]s and [[Sangheili]]. Data pads are [[portable computer]] pads that store information, files, pictures, and sounds.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''pages 22-23''</ref> Data pads vary greatly in size, from the size of a tablet computer to thumb-sized devices.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 304''</ref> | ||
[[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] kept a pad of information with her about the [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]] candidates as she began to research them.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 37-41''</ref> She also appeared to have this technology on her glasses, as she could pull up and read files on them.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 74''</ref> Similar to modern day devices of the same nature, they can be password protected or | [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] kept a pad of information with her about the [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]] candidates as she began to research them.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 37-41''</ref> She also appeared to have this technology on her glasses, as she could pull up and read files on them.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 74''</ref> Similar to modern day devices of the same nature, they can be password protected or in Dr. Halsey's case, sensitive to her retinas only. The [[UNSC Tactical Simulator]], used by the [[Spartan-IV]]s to insert themselves into combat scenarios throughout human history, runs on data pads.<ref>'''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''', ''[[Operation A: Umbra]]''</ref> | ||
The [[TACPAD]] appears to be a military application of the data pad. | The [[TACPAD]] appears to be a military application of the data pad. | ||
The Covenant are known to utilize devices similar in function to the human data pad. Specifically, Sangheili warriors use unique disc-shaped datapads to store personal recordings and [[Mission Intel]] logs.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> | The Covenant are known to utilize devices similar in function to the human data pad. Specifically, Sangheili warriors use unique disc-shaped datapads to store personal recordings and [[Mission Intel]] logs.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
They are extremely similar to the "[[ | They are extremely similar to the "[[w:c:startrek:PADD|Padd]]" that appears commonly in the [[Wikipedia:Star Trek|Star Trek]] universe, or the [[w:c:starwars:Datapad|datapad]] from [[Wikipedia:Star Wars|Star Wars]]. It seems to have stemmed from today's PDAs, handheld phones and tablets. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:H5G - Datapads.png|Concept art of different UNSC data pads. | File:H5G - Datapads.png|Concept art of different UNSC data pads. | ||
File:H5G - Datapads Elite.png|Concept art of the Sangheili datapad. | File:H5G - Datapads Elite.png|Concept art of the Sangheili datapad. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== |