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[[File:H2A - Holo-drones.jpg|thumb|350px|[[Sesa 'Refumee]] holds two holo-drones.]] | [[File:H2A - Holo-drones.jpg|thumb|350px|[[Sesa 'Refumee]] holds two holo-drones.]] | ||
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
They are used for several functions, allowing face-to-face communication over relative short distance, | They are used for several functions, allowing face-to-face communication over relative short distance,<ref name="quote"/> providing holographic duplicate decoys of important personnel, and engaging enemy forces without risking allied personnel.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Arbiter]]''</ref> | ||
[[Sesa 'Refumee]], the [[Sangheili]] leader of a [[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction|faction of heretics]] based on [[Basis]] and [[Threshold gas mine|a gas mine]] on [[Threshold]], used one of these to taunt a [[Covenant Special Operations]] assassination team, and later used another two to assist him in battle as he tried to kill the [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]] but failed.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Oracle]]''</ref> | [[Sesa 'Refumee]], the [[Sangheili]] leader of a [[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction|faction of heretics]] based on [[Basis]] and [[Threshold gas mine|a gas mine]] on [[Threshold]], used one of these to taunt a [[Covenant Special Operations]] assassination team, and later used another two to assist him in battle as he tried to kill the [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]] but failed.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Oracle]]''</ref> | ||
They are relatively weak in battle and a direct shot will result in static washing over their form, betraying their holographic nature. By using an unknown technology, these holo-drones can interact with the environment around them and attack and even physically harm their targets. Though they possess rudimentary shields, and are somehow capable of using actual weapons, they do not seem to be dedicated combat equipment. Physically, they resemble inactive [[ | They are relatively weak in battle and a direct shot will result in static washing over their form, betraying their holographic nature. By using an unknown technology, these holo-drones can interact with the environment around them and attack and even physically harm their targets. Though they possess rudimentary shields, and are somehow capable of using actual weapons, they do not seem to be dedicated combat equipment. Physically, they resemble inactive [[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade|plasma grenades]] able to fly through the air fairly quickly, though slightly larger. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The holo-drone may have been inspired by similar holographic decoy technology featured in the 1990 film ''[[Wikipedia:Total Recall (1990 film)|Total Recall]]''. | *The holo-drone may have been inspired by similar holographic decoy technology featured in the 1990 film ''[[Wikipedia:Total Recall (1990 film)|Total Recall]]''. | ||
*The [[Armor abilities#Hologram|Hologram armor ability]] appears to be a less sophisticated version of this technology, producing a holographic decoy of the user that is only able to move in a straight line. | *The [[Armor abilities#Hologram|Hologram armor ability]] appears to be a less sophisticated version of this technology, producing a holographic decoy of the user that is only able to move in a straight line. | ||
*The holo-drone's ability to physically interact with its environment and even directly inflict damage suggests that this may be accomplished through the use of [[hard light]]. | *The holo-drone's ability to physically interact with its environment and even directly inflict damage suggests that this may be accomplished through the use of [[hard light]]. According to the ''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe|Halo: Evolutions]]'' story ''[[Wages of Sin]]'', however, the Covenant never managed to reverse-engineer Forerunner hard light technology;<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]] Volume II''', ''"[[Wages of Sin]]"'', ''page 291''</ref> thus it is likely that the core principle behind the holo-drones is different from the hard light used by the Forerunners. | ||
*In the ''[[Halo 2]]'' campaign level ''[[The Oracle]]'', there is a glitch allowing the player to [[Finding the | *In the ''[[Halo 2]]'' campaign level ''[[The Oracle]]'', there is a glitch allowing the player to [[Finding the Holo-Drone|find the holo-drone]] near the beginning of the level without triggering the scripted sequence in which the drone is activated. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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H2-HoloDrone2.png|A holo-drone with its flickering green lights off | H2-HoloDrone2.png|A holo-drone with its flickering green lights off | ||
H2-HoloDrone3.png|Side view of a holo-drone | H2-HoloDrone3.png|Side view of a holo-drone | ||
File:Holodrones.jpg|'Refumee deploying the Holo-drones. | File:Holodrones.jpg|'Refumee deploying the Holo-drones as seen in ''Halo 2 Anniversary''. | ||
File:H2A Terminals - holo-drones.jpg|'Refumee procures two holo-drones | File:H2A Terminals - holo-drones.jpg|'Refumee procures two holo-drones | ||
File:H2-HereticLeaderDecoy.png|A decoy of Heretic Leader [[Sesa 'Refumee]] produced by a holo-drone | File:H2-HereticLeaderDecoy.png|A decoy of Heretic Leader [[Sesa 'Refumee]] produced by a holo-drone | ||
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==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo 2 | *''[[Halo 2 Anniversary]]'' | ||
**''[[Terminal | **''[[Terminal/Halo 2 Anniversary|Terminals]] | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:Hologram technology]] | [[Category:Hologram technology]] | ||
