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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== | ||
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*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]]. | ||
*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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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:Hologram technology]] | [[Category:Hologram technology]] | ||
