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[[File:Holodrones.jpg|thumb|[[Sesa 'Refumee]] holds two holo-drones.]] | [[File:Holodrones.jpg|thumb|[[Sesa 'Refumee]] holds two holo-drones.]] | ||
'''Holo-drones''' are small, mobile, spherical drones capable of remote use, using [[Anti-gravity technology|anti-gravity generators]] for propulsion, used for the creation of high-quality [[Holography|holographic]] real time images. | '''Holo-drones''' are small, mobile, spherical drones capable of remote use, using [[Anti-gravity technology|anti-gravity generators]] for propulsion, used for the creation of high-quality [[Holography|holographic]] real time images.<ref name="quote">'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[The Oracle]]'' ('''Rtas 'Vadum''': "He's using a holo-drone. He must be ''close''.")</ref> | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
They are used for several functions, allowing face-to-face communication over relative short distance,<ref | 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 | [[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 | 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 inactivate [[Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade|plasma grenades]] able to fly through the air fairly quickly, though slightly larger. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The | *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]]. 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. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
< | <gallery> | ||
File: | H2-HoloDrone1.png|An inert holo-drone. | ||
File: | H2-HoloDrone2.png|A holo-drone with its flickering green lights off. | ||
</ | H2-HoloDrone3.png|Side view of a holo-drone. | ||
File:H2-HereticLeaderDecoy.png|A decoy of Heretic Leader [[Sesa 'Refumee]] produced by a holo-drone. | |||
File:H2-HereticLeaderDecoyDamage.png|'Refumee's holographic decoy flickers upon taking damage. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== |
Revision as of 17:18, July 6, 2013
Holo-drones are small, mobile, spherical drones capable of remote use, using anti-gravity generators for propulsion, used for the creation of high-quality holographic real time images.[1]
Background
They are used for several functions, allowing face-to-face communication over relative short distance,[1] providing holographic duplicate decoys of important personnel, and engaging enemy forces without risking allied personnel.[2]
Sesa 'Refumee, the Sangheili leader of a faction of heretics based on Basis and 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 Arbiter but failed.[3]
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 inactivate plasma grenades able to fly through the air fairly quickly, though slightly larger.
Trivia
- The holo-drone may have been inspired by similar holographic decoy technology featured in the 1990 film Total Recall.
- The 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. According to the Halo: Evolutions story Wages of Sin, however, the Covenant never managed to reverse-engineer Forerunner hard light technology;[4] thus it is likely that the core principle behind the holo-drones is different from the hard light used by the Forerunners.
Gallery
A decoy of Heretic Leader Sesa 'Refumee produced by a holo-drone.
List of appearances
- Halo 2 (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ a b Halo 2, campaign level The Oracle (Rtas 'Vadum: "He's using a holo-drone. He must be close.")
- ^ Halo 2, campaign level The Arbiter
- ^ Halo 2, campaign level The Oracle
- ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe Volume II, "Wages of Sin", page 291