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[[File:H3-CortanaBeacon.png|thumb|250px|A Covenant storage device.]]
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The '''Covenant storage device''', also known as the '''memory block''', is a type of data storage module used by the [[Covenant]]. One type of memory block consists of a vaguely brick-shaped chunk of a superdense material unknown to [[human]]s as of [[2552]].<ref name="kilo">'''Halo: The Flood''', ''page 189'' (2003)</ref>
[[Image:Cortana Holder.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]


A '''[[Covenant]] Storage Device''' is a form of storage for Covenant information, similar to the [[UNSC|UNSC's]] own [[Data Crystal Chip|Data Crystal Chips]]. The block consists of a brick shaped-chunk of a superdense material unknown to [[human|human kind]]. Its' capacity is apparently unknown also, but it is likely to be prodigious.<ref name="kilo">[[Halo: The Flood]], page 189</ref>
Though humans do not fully understand the technology, they (or their [[Artificial intelligence|AI]] constructs) are still capable of retrieving the data from these devices.{{Ref/Reuse|kilo}}


Though Humans do not fully understand the technology, they are still capable of retrieving the data from these devices, or at least their [[AI]] constructs can.<ref name="kilo"/>
While being held captive by the [[Gravemind]] in [[High Charity]], [[Cortana]] used a Covenant storage device to store a message aboard the Flood-controlled {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}} ''[[Indulgence of Conviction]]'' headed for [[Earth]]. Based on their cursory analysis, the [[Sangheili]] forces of the [[Fleet of Retribution]] thought the storage device held Cortana herself, but after [[John-117]] retrieved the device it turned out to only contain a recorded message.<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[Floodgate]]''</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The '''Covenant Storage Device''' was thought to hold Cortana in it. After fighting through the level, the [[Master Chief]] manages to retrieve it in the level [[Floodgate]]. Later when it is repaired, it turns out to only contain a message from [[Cortana]].
In ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', these devices can be seen on the sides of some [[Covenant supply case]]s.
*[[343 Guilty Spark|343 Guilty Spark]]'s ability to repair such items notions that other [[Forerunner]]'s constructs has the similar ability (Constructors, etc).


[[Category:Technology]]
==Gallery==
[[Category:The Covenant]]
<gallery>
[[Category:Halo 3]]
File:Cortana Holder.jpg|The Covenant storage device on the damaged Flood-controlled battlecruiser.
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==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
 
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
==See also==
*[[Data crystal chip]]
*[[UNSC navigation core]]
 
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A Covenant storage device.

The Covenant storage device, also known as the memory block, is a type of data storage module used by the Covenant. One type of memory block consists of a vaguely brick-shaped chunk of a superdense material unknown to humans as of 2552.[1]

Though humans do not fully understand the technology, they (or their AI constructs) are still capable of retrieving the data from these devices.[1]

While being held captive by the Gravemind in High Charity, Cortana used a Covenant storage device to store a message aboard the Flood-controlled Ket-pattern battlecruiser Indulgence of Conviction headed for Earth. Based on their cursory analysis, the Sangheili forces of the Fleet of Retribution thought the storage device held Cortana herself, but after John-117 retrieved the device it turned out to only contain a recorded message.[2]

Trivia[edit]

In Halo: Combat Evolved, these devices can be seen on the sides of some Covenant supply cases.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo: The Flood, page 189 (2003)
  2. ^ Halo 3, campaign level Floodgate

See also[edit]