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'''Viral Data Scavengers''' are a series of programs available for download at [[UNSCTTP://EPWW:COLEPROTOCOL/Virtualscav/fbr.091]], to be used in accordance with [[United Nations Space Command Emergency Priority Order 098831A-1|the Cole Protocol]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 135''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 33''</ref> It is unknown what these programs are capable of, although it can be assumed that after a commander has deleted the entirety of the Navigational database, as well as all on-board computer systems, the scavengers would sweep through, deleting everything left behind by the deletion software and destroying themselves afterward, in order to complete the protocol.
'''Viral data scavengers''' are a series of programs available for download at [[UNSCTTP://EPWW:COLEPROTOCOL/Virtualscav/fbr.091]], to be used in accordance with [[United Nations Space Command Emergency Priority Order 098831A-1|the Cole Protocol]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', Chapter 15, ''page 135''(2001 paperback); ''page 159''(2010 paperback)</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', Chapter 2, ''page 33''</ref> After a commander has deleted the entirety of the navigational database, as well as all on-board computer systems, these scavengers are programmed to perform a final system sweep, purging any remaining data that might have been overlooked. Upon completion of this task, the programs will self-destruct to ensure complete adherence to the Cole Protocol.
 
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo: Blood Line]]''


==Sources==
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Viral data scavengers are a series of programs available for download at UNSCTTP://EPWW:COLEPROTOCOL/Virtualscav/fbr.091, to be used in accordance with the Cole Protocol.[1][2] After a commander has deleted the entirety of the navigational database, as well as all on-board computer systems, these scavengers are programmed to perform a final system sweep, purging any remaining data that might have been overlooked. Upon completion of this task, the programs will self-destruct to ensure complete adherence to the Cole Protocol.

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  1. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, Chapter 15, page 135(2001 paperback); page 159(2010 paperback)
  2. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, Chapter 2, page 33
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