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The '''Index Chamber''' is a large room within the core of every [[Library]] on each [[Forerunner]] [[Halo Array|Installation]]. | The '''Index Chamber''' is a large room within the core of every [[Library]] on each [[Forerunner]] [[Halo Array|Installation]]. Inside every chamber is the [[Index]]. The Index Chamber is the most heavily protected area in any of the installations. Intruders are met by [[Sentinels]], who are programmed to keep the intruders from violating the Index Chamber. <ref>''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', level ''[[The Library (Level)|The Library]]''</ref>. | ||
== | ==Background== | ||
It is the storage area of the repository of all Forerunner knowledge and study of the [[Flood]], the Index. The Index itself is a T-shaped object of similar size to a [[Humans|human]] forearm. It is both a store of information and the key to activating a single Installation <ref>''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', level ''[[Two Betrayals (Level)|Two Betrayals]]''</ref>. | |||
At the very center of the Index Chamber is the Index, suspended in mid-air by an anti-gravity device, seen | At the very center of the Index Chamber is the Index, suspended in mid-air by an anti-gravity device, as this can be seen when there's a glow around it, sort of like a shield. It can only be reached via a vast anti-gravity powered lift that remains docked four levels above the floating Index. | ||
This lift | This lift may require the authorization of the Installation's [[Monitor]] in order to be activated, starting the process of retrieving the Index and the final act of activating the Installation and killing every sentient being (some known ones are: Humans, [[Sangheili]], [[San 'Shyuum]], etc.) in the [[Milky Way Galaxy|galaxy]]. | ||
== Installation 04 == | ==Installation 04== | ||
The Index Chamber of Installation 04 was at the center of a massive underground security [[library|facility]]. This facility was protected by large groups of Sentinels and security doors. However, many of the Flood found their way into the area, using ventilation shafts and access tunnels to quickly infiltrate the entire structure. Even the Index Chamber was contaminated, with a large group of Combat Forms lying in wait inside. Following containment protocol, 343 Guilty Spark led the Master Chief through the Library and to the facility, where he retrieved the Index. Spark then teleported them both to Halo's [[Control Room (Installation 04)|Control Room]]. The Chamber's subsequent status is unknown, although it is certain that it was destroyed with the rest of Alpha Halo when the Master Chief [[the Maw|detonated]] the [[Pillar of Autumn]]'s engines. | |||
The Index Chamber of Installation 04 was at the center of a massive underground security facility. This facility was protected by large groups of Sentinels and security doors. | |||
== Installation 05 == | ==Installation 05== | ||
The Index Chamber for Installation 05 is actually situated at the ending of a series of Forerunner Gondolas. The Index Chamber itself has no walkway or energized bridge but rather a chasm and opening with ''no'' particular pathway or raised podium to stand on. This affirms the Forerunners placing of challenges before any [[Reclaimer]] set to attain the Index from its roost, as [[Miranda Keyes]] had to take hold of a Flood tentacle to satchel the Index before being attacked by the [[Arbiter]] and surviving Elites. The Index Chamber is protected by fields and arenas known as the Quarantine Zone where Sentinels, [[Sentinel Major]]s, and [[Enforcers]] are seen defending the area from the [[Flood]]. | |||
The Index Chamber for Installation 05 is actually situated at the ending of a series of Forerunner | |||
== | ==Related Articles== | ||
*[[Library]] | |||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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