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-'''Holography''' is a technological system employed by the [[UNSC]], the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] and the [[Forerunners]] in a variety of functions - communications, battle and sensor displays, and as [[Holo-Drone|decoys]].
+'''Holography''' is a technological system employed by the [[UNSC]], the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] and the [[Forerunners]] in a variety of functions - communications, battle and sensor displays, and as [[Holo-Drone|decoys]]. Devices used to project holograms are commonly referred to as [[Holotank]]s.
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 ===UNSC===
-[[File:Alphabase1.png|thumb|240px|A holographic topographical map and [[Serina|AI]] [[Avatar]], aboard a UNSC warship, the [[Spirit of Fire]].]]
+[[File:Alphabase1.png|thumb|240px|A holographic topographical map and [[Serina|AI]] [[Avatar]], aboard a UNSC warship, the ''[[UNSC Spirit of Fire|Spirit of Fire]]''.]]
-The UNSC uses holographic technology in a variety of ways. Devices used to project holograms are commonly referred to as "[[Holotank]]s". Artificial Intelligences, such as [[Cortana]], project holographic representations of themselves for personal communications with humans, with each AI taking a 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. Also, holographic technology is used by the UNSC to project topographical maps for tactical purposes. This is seen in ''[[Halo Wars]]'' aboard the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}, and in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', where a rendering of [[New Mombasa]] and [[Regret's Carrier]] above it are displayed before the drop. Humans also use holographic technology in photographs, referred to as [[Holo-Still]]s.
+The UNSC uses holographic technology in a variety of ways. [[Artificial Intelligence]]s, 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. Also, holographic technology is used by the UNSC to project topographical maps for tactical purposes. Many UNSC warships, such as the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} and the {{UNSCShip|Say My Name}} had holographic tables. Humans also use holographic technology to display holographic "photographs", referred to as [[Holo-Still]]s.
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 ===Covenant===
 [[Image:Broadcast2.jpg|thumb|240px|Covenant [[Prophets]] use 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. Covenant hologram projectors can be referred to either as Holotanks like their UNSC equivalents, or alternatively, [[Holo-Pedestal]]s. The Covenant use holograms for visual displays of space and ground combat, allowing a better general view of the action and better coordination.<ref>In the background on the [[Shadow of Intent]]</ref> 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|Heretic Leader]] before his death at the hands of the [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]].<ref>[[Halo 2]], [[The Heretic (Level)]]</ref>
+The [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]]'s holographic technology is also based primarily on that of the Forerunners, and though superior to UNSC technology it still pales in comparison. Covenant often utilize stationary Holotanks much like the UNSC, but also portable projectors referred to as [[Holo-Pedestal]]s. The Covenant use holograms for visual displays of space and ground combat, allowing a better general view of the action and better coordination.<ref>In the background on the [[Shadow of Intent]]</ref> 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|Heretic Leader]] before his death at the hands of the [[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]].<ref>[[Halo 2]], [[The Heretic (Level)]]</ref>
 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]], [[Tsavo Highway (Level)]], [[The Storm (Level)]], [[The Ark (Level)]] and [[The Covenant (Level)]]</ref> and [[Prophet of Regret]]<ref>[[Halo 2]], [[Delta Halo (Level)]] and Regret (Level)</ref>, are transmitted holographically, 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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