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A '''translation disk''' '''(''disc'')''' or '''translator disk''' is a piece of technology used for translating spoken words to other languages.<ref name="LL5">''[[Halo: Last Light]]'', ''Chapter 5''</ref> | A '''translation disk''' '''(''disc'')''' or '''translator disk''' is a piece of technology used for translating spoken words to other languages.<ref name="LL5">''[[Halo: Last Light]]'', ''Chapter 5''</ref> | ||
Revision as of 15:34, September 16, 2017
- "Why deactivate your translation disk? This is no time for us to start keeping secrets from one another."
- — Reza Linberk to Castor.[1]
A translation disk (disc) or translator disk is a piece of technology used for translating spoken words to other languages.[2]
Overview
Translator disks use translation software to detect spoken words and then repeat them in another desired language so that individuals may speak that otherwise would be unable to.[1] These disks can be programmed with the capacity to understand and translate languages from multiple species.[3] The translated speech has an electronic undertone to it and can sound somewhat distorted.[1][2] Translation disks can be easily deactivated and reactivated and may be hung around a user's neck or secured high on one's breastplate.[1][4]
History of use
Translation disks were used by Jiralhanae in the Keepers of the One Freedom in the latter half of 2553. Notably, Castor, a leading dokab of the Keepers, kept one around his neck.[2] Orsun, his second-in-command, did likewise.[3]
List of appearances
- Halo: Last Light (First appearance)
- Halo: Retribution
Sources
- ^ a b c d Halo: Last Light, Chapter 11
- ^ a b c Halo: Last Light, Chapter 5
- ^ a b Halo: Retribution, Chapter 20
- ^ Halo: Retribution, Chapter 7
