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[[File:Holotank.jpg|thumb|Holotank displaying [[Cortana]].]]
[[File:Holotank.jpg|thumb|Holotank displaying [[Cortana]].]]
The '''holotank''', also referred to as a '''holo-projector''', is a device used to project a [[Holography|hologram]]. Small holotanks commonly used by [[AI]]s are often referred to as '''holo-pedestals''', while table-sized ones are known as '''holotables'''.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Signal]]''</ref>
The '''holotank''', also referred to as a '''holo-projector''', is a device used to project a [[Holography|hologram]]. Small holotanks commonly used by [[AI]]s are often referred to as '''holo-pedestals''', while table-sized ones are known as '''holotables'''.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars 2]]''', campaign level ''[[The Signal]]''</ref>
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==UNSC==
==UNSC==
Most [[UNSC]] ships and facilities are equipped with holotanks to display information such as tactical readouts, holographic communiques, or mission recordings.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 221''</ref> UNSC holotanks vary greatly in size and shape, ranging from small cylindrical pedestals reserved for [[Artificial intelligence|AI]] [[avatar]]s to large tables used to display tactical information on the [[bridge]] of a warship, for example.
Most [[UNSC]] ships and facilities are equipped with holotanks to display information such as tactical readouts, holographic communiques, or mission recordings.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 221''</ref> UNSC holotanks vary greatly in size and shape, ranging from small cylindrical pedestals reserved for [[Artificial intelligence|AI]] [[avatar]]s to large tables used to display tactical information on the [[bridge]] of a warship, for example.
One such holotank is the [[HBT-215 Holographic Imaging Table]].{{Ref/Generic|Id=H5E3HLE|Heading=[[Halo 5: Guardians E3 Hololens Experience]]}}


==Covenant==
==Covenant==
The Covenant commonly use holotanks on their starships,<ref name="CH">'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', "chapter 3", ''page 56''</ref> and they are plentiful in ''[[High Charity]]'' as well. [[Artificial intelligence|AIs]] can also access the map data from the holotank's link to the Covenant information network and give directions verbally to anyone near the holotank. During the [[Fall of High Charity|Fall of ''High Charity'']], [[Cortana]] entered one to aid [[John-117]]'s passage through the city, remaining there long after the space station was transformed into a [[Flood hive]]. The Covenant also utilize portable holo-pedestals to communicate over distance or in the battlefield. The [[Luminary|Luminaries]] mounted on Covenant ships are typically linked to the bridge's holotank, which can display the information detected by the Luminary.{{Ref/Reuse|CH}}
The Covenant commonly use holotanks on their starships,{{Ref/Novel|Id=CH|CH|Chapter=3|Page=56}} and they are plentiful in ''[[High Charity]]'' as well. [[Artificial intelligence|AIs]] can also access the map data from the holotank's link to the Covenant information network and give directions verbally to anyone near the holotank. During the [[Fall of High Charity]], [[Cortana]] entered one to aid [[John-117]]'s passage through the city, remaining there long after the space station was transformed into a [[Flood hive]]. The Covenant also utilize portable holo-pedestals to communicate over distance or in the battlefield. The [[Luminary|Luminaries]] mounted on Covenant ships are typically linked to the bridge's holotank, which can display the information detected by the Luminary.{{Ref/Reuse|CH}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Broadcast2.jpg|The Prophet of Truth gives a sermon to Covenant troops.
File:Broadcast2.jpg|The Prophet of Truth gives a sermon to Covenant troops.
File:Dome o' Light.png|The ''[[UNSC Spirit of Fire|Spirit of Fire]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s holotank displaying the Covenant shield on [[Arcadia]] in ''[[Halo Wars]]''.
File:Dome o' Light.png|The ''[[UNSC Spirit of Fire|Spirit of Fire]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s holotank displaying the Covenant shield on [[Arcadia]] in ''[[Halo Wars]]''.
File:Shieldogram.png|''Spirit of Fire''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s holotank displaying a diagram of [[Shield 0459]].
File:Shieldogram.png|''Spirit of Fire''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s holotank displaying a diagram of [[Trove]].
File:H3ODST PreparetoDropCinematic.jpg|A large UNSC holographic table aboard the {{UNSCShip|Say My Name}} in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
File:H3ODST PreparetoDropCinematic.jpg|A large UNSC holographic table aboard the {{UNSCShip|Say My Name}} in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
File:Noble Briefing.png|[[Carter-A259]] using another type of holographic display during a mission briefing in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
File:Noble Briefing.png|[[Carter-A259]] using another type of holographic display during a mission briefing in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.
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File:H4FUD-CryoBay-CortanaSphere.jpg|Cortana's holo-sphere in the cryo-bay of the ''Forward Unto Dawn''.
File:H4FUD-CryoBay-CortanaSphere.jpg|Cortana's holo-sphere in the cryo-bay of the ''Forward Unto Dawn''.
File:H4-Render-Cortana-Plinth-Holotank.jpg|Render of Cortana's holotank plinth in the ''Forward Unto Dawn'' in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H4-Render-Cortana-Plinth-Holotank.jpg|Render of Cortana's holotank plinth in the ''Forward Unto Dawn'' in ''[[Halo 4]]''.
File:H4SO_Holomap_Concept.jpg|''[[Spartan Ops]]'' concept art for a Covenant holographic map projector.
File:UNSC TACSIM.png|[[Roland]] on a holotank in ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''.
File:UNSC TACSIM.png|[[Roland]] on a holotank in ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''.
File:H2A-pavel-belov-holo-generator.jpg|''Halo 2: Anniversary'' concept art of a Covenant holotank.
File:H2A-pavel-belov-holo-generator.jpg|''Halo 2: Anniversary'' concept art of a Covenant holotank.
File:H2A CovenantHoloProjector Render.jpg|A render of [[Blur Studio]]'s holotank model.
File:H2A-John&Cortana.jpg|A holotank in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:H2A-John&Cortana.jpg|A holotank in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:HSS HolotankConcept.jpg|Art of a holotank in ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''.
File:HSS HolotankConcept.jpg|Art of a holotank in ''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]''.
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File:HINF Concept GbraakonWeaponStudy.jpg|Concept art of two Banished holotanks being used to study various weapons.
File:HINF Concept GbraakonWeaponStudy.jpg|Concept art of two Banished holotanks being used to study various weapons.
File:HINF LaunchSiteHolotankConcept1.jpg|Concept art of a UNSC holotank on [[Launch Site]].
File:HINF LaunchSiteHolotankConcept1.jpg|Concept art of a UNSC holotank on [[Launch Site]].
File:HINF LaunchSiteHolotankConcept2.jpg|Another concept of a holotank on Launch Site.
File:HINF Concept ForerunnerHoloPlinth.jpg|Concept art of a Forerunner holotank plinth.
File:HINF SinoVietHolotank.png|A holotank utilized by the [[New Mombasa Police Department]].
File:HINF SinoVietHolotank.png|A holotank utilized by the [[New Mombasa Police Department]].
</gallery>
</gallery>
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*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo Wars: Genesis]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''

Latest revision as of 04:45, August 3, 2024

Holotank displaying Cortana.

The holotank, also referred to as a holo-projector, is a device used to project a hologram. Small holotanks commonly used by AIs are often referred to as holo-pedestals, while table-sized ones are known as holotables.[1]

UNSC[edit]

Most UNSC ships and facilities are equipped with holotanks to display information such as tactical readouts, holographic communiques, or mission recordings.[2] UNSC holotanks vary greatly in size and shape, ranging from small cylindrical pedestals reserved for AI avatars to large tables used to display tactical information on the bridge of a warship, for example.

One such holotank is the HBT-215 Holographic Imaging Table.[3]

Covenant[edit]

The Covenant commonly use holotanks on their starships,[4] and they are plentiful in High Charity as well. AIs can also access the map data from the holotank's link to the Covenant information network and give directions verbally to anyone near the holotank. During the Fall of High Charity, Cortana entered one to aid John-117's passage through the city, remaining there long after the space station was transformed into a Flood hive. The Covenant also utilize portable holo-pedestals to communicate over distance or in the battlefield. The Luminaries mounted on Covenant ships are typically linked to the bridge's holotank, which can display the information detected by the Luminary.[4]

Gallery[edit]

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List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo Wars 2, campaign level The Signal
  2. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 221
  3. ^ Halo 5: Guardians E3 Hololens Experience
  4. ^ a b Halo: Contact Harvest, chapter 3, page 56
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