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'''Hyperscanners''' | '''Hyperscanners''' are an advanced type of sensor system developed by the [[Forerunners]] and typically mounted on [[Covenant]] warships. They are capable of providing extremely-detailed information on any object in range, including internal scans and structural composition. Unfortunately, the sheer volume of data available overwhelm the Covenant crews, and as a result their workstations typically filter anything not of immediate tactical significance.{{Ref/Book|Id=WF18|HWF|Page=18}} Hyperscanner technology was employed by the [[Sangheili]] and equipped on their older [[Vestige]] warships such as the {{Pattern|Hekar Taa|blockade runner}}; even these antiquated designs are considered superior to most [[human]]-developed sensor technologies, though more modern [[Covenant starship]]s are capable of easily avoiding their detection.{{Ref/Book|HWF|Page=78}} The {{Pattern|Mutan Et|storm cutter}} employs more modern hyperscanner technologies.{{Ref/Reuse|WF18}} The [[sensor vane]]s of various Covenant ship classes may serve as a part of their respective vessels' hyperscanner systems. | ||
Close to the conclusion of the [[Human-Covenant War]], Forerunner hyperscanner systems captured by the UNSC were moved to the [[Kelvin Research Station]] at [[Pluto]] for research and analysis.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=41}} The fruits of these labours would reveal themselves in the form of the {{Class|Winter|prowler}}, whose naval architects had access to the [[United Nations Space Command]]'s most cutting-edge technologies and were able to integrate a hyperscanner array into the class,{{Ref/Book|HWF|Page=47}} which entered service in [[2549]].{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=129}} A long-ranged hyperscanner, alongside a [[Luminary]], was later integrated into the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}},{{Ref/Book|HWF|Page=42}} launched in [[2553]],{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=125}} and the {{Class|Autumn|heavy cruiser}} in [[2554]].{{Ref/Book|HWF|Page=26}}{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=118}} | |||
Within [[Firebase|ground installations]], hyperscanner technology has been incorporated into the UNSC's [[Watchtower]]s.{{Ref/Game|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Watchtower}} | |||
==List of appearances== | |||
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' {{Fm}} | |||
*''[[Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon]]'' {{1st}} | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | {{Ref/Sources}} | ||
==See also== | |||
*[[Augur array]] | |||
*[[Auspex array]] | |||
*[[Sensor vane]] | |||
[[Category:Sensors]] | [[Category:Sensors]] | ||
[[Category:Covenant technology]] | [[Category:Covenant technology]] | ||
[[Category:Forerunner technology]] | [[Category:Forerunner technology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:13, February 5, 2024
Hyperscanners are an advanced type of sensor system developed by the Forerunners and typically mounted on Covenant warships. They are capable of providing extremely-detailed information on any object in range, including internal scans and structural composition. Unfortunately, the sheer volume of data available overwhelm the Covenant crews, and as a result their workstations typically filter anything not of immediate tactical significance.[1] Hyperscanner technology was employed by the Sangheili and equipped on their older Vestige warships such as the Hekar Taa-pattern blockade runner; even these antiquated designs are considered superior to most human-developed sensor technologies, though more modern Covenant starships are capable of easily avoiding their detection.[2] The Mutan Et-pattern storm cutter employs more modern hyperscanner technologies.[1] The sensor vanes of various Covenant ship classes may serve as a part of their respective vessels' hyperscanner systems.
Close to the conclusion of the Human-Covenant War, Forerunner hyperscanner systems captured by the UNSC were moved to the Kelvin Research Station at Pluto for research and analysis.[3] The fruits of these labours would reveal themselves in the form of the Winter-class prowler, whose naval architects had access to the United Nations Space Command's most cutting-edge technologies and were able to integrate a hyperscanner array into the class,[4] which entered service in 2549.[5] A long-ranged hyperscanner, alongside a Luminary, was later integrated into the UNSC Infinity,[6] launched in 2553,[7] and the Autumn-class heavy cruiser in 2554.[8][9]
Within ground installations, hyperscanner technology has been incorporated into the UNSC's Watchtowers.[10]
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo Wars 2 (First mentioned)
- Halo: Battle for the Blood-Moon (First appearance)
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b Halo: Warfleet, page 18
- ^ Halo: Warfleet, page 78
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 41
- ^ Halo: Warfleet, page 47
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 129
- ^ Halo: Warfleet, page 42
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 125
- ^ Halo: Warfleet, page 26
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 118
- ^ Halo Wars 2, Phoenix Logs: Watchtower
