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[[File:HReach-Datapad.png|thumb|A data pad in ''Halo: Reach'']]
A '''data pad''', sometimes rendered as '''datapad''',<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 332''</ref> is a piece of technology used by [[human]]s, [[Sangheili]], [[Jiralhanae]] and other species. Data pads are [[portable computer]] pads that store information, files, pictures, and sounds.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''pages 22-23''</ref> Data pads vary greatly in size, from the size of a tablet computer to thumb-sized devices.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 304''</ref>


The '''Data Pad''' is a piece of [[technology]] used by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]. Data pads store information, files, pictures, and sounds.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''pages 22-23''</ref>
[[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] kept a pad of information with her about the [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]] candidates as she began to research them.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 37-41''</ref> She also appeared to have this technology on her glasses, as she could pull up and read files on them.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 74''</ref> Similar to modern day devices of the same nature, they can be password protected or, in Dr. Halsey's case, sensitive to her retinas only. The [[UNSC Tactical Simulator]], used by the [[Spartan-IV]]s to insert themselves into combat scenarios throughout human history, runs on data pads.<ref>'''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''', ''[[Operation A: Umbra]]''</ref>


[[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] kept a pad of information with her about the [[SPARTAN-II Program|Spartan-II]] candidates as she began to research them. She also appeared to have this technology on her glasses, as she could pull up and read files on them. Similar to modern day devices of the same nature, they can be password protected or in Dr. Halsey's case, sensitive to her retinas only.
The [[TACPAD]] appears to be a military application of the data pad.


The [[TACPAD]] appears to be a military application of the Data Pad.
The Covenant are known to utilize devices similar in function to the human data pad. Specifically, Sangheili warriors use unique disc-shaped datapads to store personal recordings and [[Mission Intel]] logs.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>
 
The [[Banished]] also utilize similar technology.{{Ref/Game|Id=HINF|HINF}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*They are extremely similar to the "Padd" that appears commonly in the [[wikipedia:Star Trek|Star Trek]] universe, or the datapad from [[wikipedia:Star Wars|Star Wars]]. It seems to have stemmed from today's PDAs and handheld phones.
They are extremely similar to the "[[memory-alpha:PADD|Padd]]" that appears commonly in the [[Wikipedia:Star Trek|Star Trek]] universe, or the [[starwars:Datapad|datapad]] from [[Wikipedia:Star Wars|Star Wars]]. It seems to have stemmed from today's [[Wikipedia:Personal digital assistant|PDA]]s, [[Wikipedia:Smartphone|smartphones]] and [[Wikipedia:Tablet computer|tablets]].
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Datapad.jpg|A data pad on the ground in ''Halo: Reach''.
File:H4 New Phoenix Article.JPG|[[Spartan-IV|Spartan]] [[Gabriel Thorne]] reading a news article on a data pad.
File:H4 SO Halsey being contacted.jpg|[[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] communicating with [[Jul 'Mdama]] on a data pad.
File:UNSC TACSIM.png|A group of [[Spartan-IV]]s using data pads with the [[UNSC Tactical Simulator]].
File:H4-DoctorSandraTillson-ScanRender.png|[[Sandra Tillson|Dr. Sandra Tillson]] carrying a data pad.
File:H5G - Datapads.png|Concept art of different UNSC data pads.
File:H5G - Datapads Elite.png|Concept art of the Sangheili datapad.
File:H5G - Datapads Elite 2.jpg|More concept art of the Sangheili datapad.
File:Sangheili datapad.png|A Sangheili datapad in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.
File:Sagnheili Data Pad.png|The Sangheili data pad in use.
File:HINF Concept DataPad.jpg|Concept art of a UNSC data pad in ''[[Halo Infinite]]''.
File:HINF Concept BanishedDataPads.jpg|Concept art of [[Banished]] data pads in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF UNSC Data Pad Audio Log.png|A UNSC data pad containing an [[Audio log (Halo Infinite)|audio log]] in ''Halo Infinite''.
File:HINF sequence dead brute captain.png|A Banished data pad lying next to a dead Jiralhanae Captain in ''Halo Infinite''.
</gallery>
 
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp|Boot Camp]]''
*''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''
*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''
*''[[Scanned]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''
*''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''
*''[[Halo: Last Light]]''
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]''
*''[[Halo: Retribution]]''
*''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''
*''[[Halo: Battle Born]]''
*''[[Halo: Meridian Divide]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


==Related Pages==
==See also==
*[[Chatter]]
*[[Chatter]]
*[[Portable Computer]]
*[[COM pad]]
[[Category:UNSC]]
*[[Data module]]
[[Category:Technology]]
*[[Portable computer]]
 
[[Category:Human technology]]

Latest revision as of 23:25, August 4, 2022

This article is about the in-universe object. For the hidden objects found in Halo: Reach, see Data pads.
A data pad in Halo: Reach

A data pad, sometimes rendered as datapad,[1] is a piece of technology used by humans, Sangheili, Jiralhanae and other species. Data pads are portable computer pads that store information, files, pictures, and sounds.[2] Data pads vary greatly in size, from the size of a tablet computer to thumb-sized devices.[3]

Dr. Catherine Halsey kept a pad of information with her about the Spartan-II candidates as she began to research them.[4] She also appeared to have this technology on her glasses, as she could pull up and read files on them.[5] Similar to modern day devices of the same nature, they can be password protected or, in Dr. Halsey's case, sensitive to her retinas only. The UNSC Tactical Simulator, used by the Spartan-IVs to insert themselves into combat scenarios throughout human history, runs on data pads.[6]

The TACPAD appears to be a military application of the data pad.

The Covenant are known to utilize devices similar in function to the human data pad. Specifically, Sangheili warriors use unique disc-shaped datapads to store personal recordings and Mission Intel logs.[7]

The Banished also utilize similar technology.[8]

Trivia[edit]

They are extremely similar to the "Padd" that appears commonly in the Star Trek universe, or the datapad from Star Wars. It seems to have stemmed from today's PDAs, smartphones and tablets.

Gallery[edit]

  • A data pad on the ground in Halo: Reach.

    A data pad on the ground in Halo: Reach.

  • Spartan Gabriel Thorne reading a news article on a data pad.

    Spartan Gabriel Thorne reading a news article on a data pad.

  • Dr. Catherine Halsey communicating with Jul 'Mdama on a data pad.

    Dr. Catherine Halsey communicating with Jul 'Mdama on a data pad.

  • A group of Spartan-IVs using data pads with the UNSC Tactical Simulator.

    A group of Spartan-IVs using data pads with the UNSC Tactical Simulator.

  • Dr. Sandra Tillson carrying a data pad.

    Dr. Sandra Tillson carrying a data pad.

  • Concept art of different UNSC data pads.

    Concept art of different UNSC data pads.

  • Concept art of the Sangheili datapad.

    Concept art of the Sangheili datapad.

  • More concept art of the Sangheili datapad.

    More concept art of the Sangheili datapad.

  • A Sangheili datapad in Halo 5: Guardians.

    A Sangheili datapad in Halo 5: Guardians.

  • The Sangheili data pad in use.

    The Sangheili data pad in use.

  • Concept art of a UNSC data pad in Halo Infinite.

    Concept art of a UNSC data pad in Halo Infinite.

  • Concept art of Banished data pads in Halo Infinite.

    Concept art of Banished data pads in Halo Infinite.

  • A UNSC data pad containing an audio log in Halo Infinite.

    A UNSC data pad containing an audio log in Halo Infinite.

  • A Banished data pad lying next to a dead Jiralhanae Captain in Halo Infinite.

    A Banished data pad lying next to a dead Jiralhanae Captain in Halo Infinite.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 332
  2. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, pages 22-23
  3. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 304
  4. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 37-41
  5. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 74
  6. ^ Halo: Spartan Assault, Operation A: Umbra
  7. ^ Halo 5: Guardians
  8. ^ Halo Infinite

See also[edit]

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