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The '''DNA slot''' is a means of identification for [[Covenant]] [[Elite]]s. The DNA slot consists of a rectangular black box, standing about five [[unit]]s high. Green light sprayed out of a slot on the structure's side where the Elite is supposed to place their hand in the slot. When this is done, the machine samples their tissue, and compares its DNA with that on file.<ref name="zam">[[Halo: The Flood]], pages 93/94</ref>
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The '''DNA slot''' is a means of identification used by the [[Covenant]]. The DNA slot consists of a rectangular black box standing about five [[unit]]s high. Green light sprays out of a slot on the structure's side where an individual is supposed to place their hand. When this is done, the machine samples their tissue and compares its DNA with that on file.{{Ref/Novel|Id=TF3|TF|Chapter=3}}


These are seldom used, except in formal meetings with [[Prophet]]s or other members of the [[High Council]], to prevent any assasination attempts. When they are used, they are often guarded by a squad of [[Special Ops Elites]] who also must be presented with an [[Identity Disk]] before they will allow passage.<ref name="zam"/>
They are seldom used except in formal meetings between [[Sangheili]] and [[San'Shyuum|Prophets]] or other members of the [[High Council]] as to prevent any assassination attempts. When they are used, they are often guarded by a squad of [[Special Operations Sangheili]] who also must be presented with an [[identity disk]] before they are granted passage.{{Ref/Reuse|TF3}}
 
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' {{1st}}


==Sources==
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[[Category: The Covenant]]
[[Category:Covenant technology]]
[[Category: Technology]]
[[Category:Security technology]]
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Latest revision as of 03:47, April 26, 2023

The DNA slot is a means of identification used by the Covenant. The DNA slot consists of a rectangular black box standing about five units high. Green light sprays out of a slot on the structure's side where an individual is supposed to place their hand. When this is done, the machine samples their tissue and compares its DNA with that on file.[1]

They are seldom used except in formal meetings between Sangheili and Prophets or other members of the High Council as to prevent any assassination attempts. When they are used, they are often guarded by a squad of Special Operations Sangheili who also must be presented with an identity disk before they are granted passage.[1]

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  1. ^ a b Halo: The Flood, chapter 3