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The '''deep-space artifact''' is a [[Forerunner]] artifact that was discovered by the [[UNSC prowler|Prowler]] {{UNSCShip|Apocalypso}} in late [[2552]], while the vessel was on patrol deep in [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] space.<ref>[[Media: | The '''deep-space artifact''' is a [[Forerunner]] artifact that was discovered by the [[UNSC prowler|Prowler]] {{UNSCShip|Apocalypso}} in late [[2552]], while the vessel was on patrol deep in [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] space.<ref>[[Media:artifact.ogg|artifact.ogg]]</ref> | ||
==Physical description== | ==Physical description== | ||
The artifact is a squat cylinder that is roughly the size of a tire or suitcase. It has Braille-like triangles, lines, and dots set in the metal in an ordered, non-repeating pattern running around the rim like a tire tread. On the top center is a raised square approximately the size of a [[human]] palm. Some of the artifact is made of [[ | The artifact is a squat cylinder that is roughly the size of a tire or suitcase. It has Braille-like triangles, lines, and dots set in the metal in an ordered, non-repeating pattern running around the rim like a tire tread. On the top center is a raised square approximately the size of a [[human]] palm. Some of the artifact is made of [[osmium]] while the rest of the material was unidentifiable by the crew of ''Apocalypso'' but it is known to be denser than Osmium.<ref name="phase">[[Phase 3 Memories]]</ref> | ||
Prior to its activation, it was letting off very faint, but complex, magnetic fields. | Prior to its activation, it was letting off very faint, but complex, magnetic fields.<ref name="phase"/> After its activation, it let out one massive [[electromagnetic pulse]] that was strong enough to temporarily knock out all the communications equipment within the [[Sol system|Solar System]] for [[seven]] seconds before changing into a series of oscillating pulses that grew steadily weaker. | ||
==Use== | ==Use== | ||
The object is activated by touching all the triangles, then all the lines, and then the dots, in that particular sequence.<ref>[[Media: | The object is activated by touching all the triangles, then all the lines, and then the dots, in that particular sequence.<ref>[[Media:the truth.ogg|the_truth.ogg]]</ref> Its deactivation sequence is the exact opposite: dots, lines, triangles.<ref>[[Media:lockdown lab.ogg|lockdown_lab.ogg]]</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The artifact seems to resemble the weapons used by the [[marathongame:Pfhor (Race)|Pfhor]] in the ''[[Marathon|Marathon trilogy]]'', which have a squat, cylindrical shape. In addition, Pfhor technology includes sets of triangles made with dots, which can be interpreted as Braille-like in shape and texture. | *The artifact seems to resemble the weapons used by the [[w:c:marathongame:Pfhor (Race)|Pfhor]] in the ''[[Marathon|Marathon trilogy]]'', which have a squat, cylindrical shape. In addition, Pfhor technology includes sets of triangles made with dots, which can be interpreted as Braille-like in shape and texture. | ||
*The name of the ship that discovered the artifact, ''Apocalypso'', is most likely a foreshadowing or comedic name, considering what catastrophe was almost caused by this device. | *The name of the ship that discovered the artifact, ''Apocalypso'', is most likely a foreshadowing or comedic name, considering what catastrophe was almost caused by this device. | ||
*Melissa speculated that the artifact may have been a remote control used to activate the Halo Array. Whether this is true or not is unknown. | *Melissa speculated that the artifact may have been a remote control used to activate the Halo Array. Whether this is true or not is unknown. | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{Forerunner|artifacts}} | {{Forerunner|artifacts}} | ||
