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<center>''"'''Hologram'''" redirects here. For the Armor ability, see [[Type-27 Responsive Holographic Form Emulator|here]].''</center> | |||
[[File:HaloWars-SOF-Holotable.jpg|thumb|300px|A holographic topographical map and the [[avatar]] of [[Artificial intelligence|AI]] [[Serina]] aboard a UNSC warship, the | [[File:HaloWars-SOF-Holotable.jpg|thumb|300px|A holographic topographical map and the [[avatar]] of [[Artificial intelligence|AI]] [[Serina]] aboard a UNSC warship, the ''[[UNSC Spirit of Fire|Spirit of Fire]]''.]] | ||
'''Holography''' is a technological system that forms a visual representation of an object in three physical dimensions, as opposed to the planar image of traditional screens that simulate depth through a number of different visual effects. Holography is employed by the [[human]]s, the [[Covenant]] and the [[Forerunner]]s in a variety of functions - communications, battle and sensor displays, and as [[Type-27 Responsive Holographic Form Emulator|distractions]] and [[holo-drone|decoys]]. Devices used to project holograms are commonly referred to as [[holotank]]s. | '''Holography''' is a technological system that forms a visual representation of an object in three physical dimensions, as opposed to the planar image of traditional screens that simulate depth through a number of different visual effects. Holography is employed by the [[human]]s, the [[Covenant]] and the [[Forerunner]]s in a variety of functions - communications, battle and sensor displays, and as [[Type-27 Responsive Holographic Form Emulator|distractions]] and [[holo-drone|decoys]]. Devices used to project holograms are commonly referred to as [[holotank]]s. | ||
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The UNSC uses holographic technology in a variety of ways. [[Artificial intelligence]] constructs, such as [[Cortana]], project holographic representations of themselves for personal communications with humans, with each AI taking a [[Avatar|unique appearance]] of their own choice. The UNSC also uses holograms for communications between individual humans. The commanding officer of one ship may "appear" on another to deliver a message when normally access between the two vessels is restricted. Many UNSC warships, [[military base|bases]] and other facilities are equipped with holographic tables, used to project topographical maps or other images for tactical purposes. | The UNSC uses holographic technology in a variety of ways. [[Artificial intelligence]] constructs, such as [[Cortana]], project holographic representations of themselves for personal communications with humans, with each AI taking a [[Avatar|unique appearance]] of their own choice. The UNSC also uses holograms for communications between individual humans. The commanding officer of one ship may "appear" on another to deliver a message when normally access between the two vessels is restricted. Many UNSC warships, [[military base|bases]] and other facilities are equipped with holographic tables, used to project topographical maps or other images for tactical purposes. | ||
Holography is frequently used in human computer terminals, which, though not actually solid, respond accordingly to physical input without the need for a separate device such as a keyboard. | Holography is frequently used in human computer terminals, which, though not actually solid, respond accordingly to physical input without the need for a separate device such as a keyboard.<ref>'''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn'''</ref> Holography also has many [[civilian]] uses. For example, some nightclubs such as [[Club Errera]] make extensive use of holograms.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign level, ''[[New Alexandria (level)|New Alexandria]]''</ref> Humans also use holographic technology to display holographic "photographs", referred to as [[holo-still]]s. Holographic tape is used to display information on the sides of civilian vehicles.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', "chapter 5", ''page 77''</ref> | ||
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===Covenant=== | ===Covenant=== | ||
[[File:Broadcast2.jpg|thumb|Covenant [[San'Shyuum|Prophets]] used holographic projectors to preach to their troops.]] | [[File:Broadcast2.jpg|thumb|Covenant [[San'Shyuum|Prophets]] used holographic projectors to preach to their troops.]] | ||
The [[Covenant]]'s holographic technology is also based primarily on that of the Forerunners, and though superior to UNSC technology it still pales in comparison. The Covenant use holograms for visual displays of space and ground combat, allowing a better general view of the action and better coordination. Holograms are also used as decoys, through devices known as [[holo-drone]]s, able to generate their own shields and weapons to give the illusion of reality. One of these was used by the [[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction|heretic]] leader [[Sesa 'Refumee]] before his death at the hands of the [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]]. | The [[Covenant]]'s holographic technology is also based primarily on that of the Forerunners, and though superior to UNSC technology it still pales in comparison. The Covenant use holograms for visual displays of space and ground combat, allowing a better general view of the action and better coordination. Holograms are also used as decoys, through devices known as [[holo-drone]]s, able to generate their own shields and weapons to give the illusion of reality. One of these was used by the [[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction|heretic]] leader [[Sesa 'Refumee]] before his death at the hands of the [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]].<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Heretic]]</ref> The Covenant also utilize less sophisticated [[armor abilities#Hologram|holographic decoys]] in the field, a technology which has also been replicated by the UNSC.<ref>'''Halo: Reach'''</ref> | ||
As shown by the ability of holo-drones to use weaponry, certain Covenant holograms are somehow capable of physically interacting with their environment. The Prophets, in particular, make extensive use of holography in their governance of the Covenant. Religious sermons, such as those by the [[Prophet of Truth]] | As shown by the ability of holo-drones to use weaponry, certain Covenant holograms are somehow capable of physically interacting with their environment. The Prophets, in particular, make extensive use of holography in their governance of the Covenant. Religious sermons, such as those by the [[Prophet of Truth]]<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign levels, ''[[Tsavo Highway (level)|Tsavo Highway]], [[The Storm]], [[The Ark (level)|The Ark]] and [[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]''</ref> and [[Prophet of Regret]],<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign levels, ''[[Delta Halo (level)|Delta Halo]] and [[Regret (level)|Regret]]''</ref> are transmitted holographically via [[Portable holo-pedestal|portable projectors]], allowing the Prophets to preach from the relative safety of their point of transmission while protected by [[Honor Guard|armed guards]]. | ||
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On the various facilities of the [[Halo Array]] as well as other Forerunner installations, holograms are used to convey information on the installation, from general visual representations to more specific details. Virtually all Forerunner control panels and terminals are based upon solid, hard light holography. | On the various facilities of the [[Halo Array]] as well as other Forerunner installations, holograms are used to convey information on the installation, from general visual representations to more specific details. Virtually all Forerunner control panels and terminals are based upon solid, hard light holography. | ||
The Forerunners also used their mastery of holography to produce realistic decoration to interior spaces; for example, the [[Menachite | The Forerunners also used their mastery of holography to produce realistic decoration to interior spaces; for example, the [[Menachite Forerunner complex|Forerunner ruins]] underneath [[CASTLE Base]], despite eons of neglect, were still capable of projecting myriad environments from hundreds of worlds. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File: | File:H3ODST PreparetoDropCinematic.jpg|A holographic representation of New Mombasa in a UNSC holo-table. | ||
File: | File:Holography_civilian_welcome.jpg|A holographic sign showing the word "welcome" in different languages on the [[Quito Space Tether]]'s orbital station. | ||
File:Epitaph symbol.png|An enigmatic Forerunner hologram on [[Epitaph]]. | |||
File:TSC01.png|A holographic map of the [[Silent Cartographer]]. | |||
File:Control Room2.jpg|A Forerunner holographic representation of Installation 04. | File:Control Room2.jpg|A Forerunner holographic representation of Installation 04. | ||
File:Sinoviet frigate hologram.jpg|A hologram of a [[UNSC frigate]] in the lobby of the [[Sinoviet Center]] in [[New Alexandria]]. | |||
File:H2-HereticLeaderDecoy.png|A photorealistic hologram of [[Sesa 'Refumee]] produced by a Covenant [[holo-drone]]. | |||
File:HologramInline.jpg|The [[Armor abilities#Hologram|Hologram Armor Ability]] featured in ''Halo: Reach''. | |||
File:CAMS - lecture.jpg|A holographic table in [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]]. | |||
File:Requiem holo map.jpg|A holographic map of [[Requiem]]. | |||
File:Sinoviet frigate hologram.jpg|A hologram of a [[UNSC frigate]] in the lobby of the [[Sinoviet Center]] in [[ | |||
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File:CAMS - lecture.jpg|A holographic table in | |||
File:Requiem holo map.jpg|A holographic map of [[Requiem]] | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:Hologram technology| ]] | [[Category:Hologram technology| ]] | ||
