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[[File:Data crystal in-game.png|right|thumb|A data crystal chip]]
[[File:Data crystal in-game.png|right|thumb|A data crystal chip]]
'''Data crystal chips''' are a form of file storage device used by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]. These data crystal chips are used for transferring "hard" data, meaning data that cannot be transferred through a transmission because of the data's sensitive or complex nature. Examples of such data include [[Artificial intelligence|AI]] data, navigation data, weapon technological charts, etc.<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved''', campaign level ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]''</ref>
A '''data crystal chip''' is a file storage and transfer device akin to 21st-century memory cards. Data crystal chips are often used to store data that cannot be sent via wireless transmissions because of the data's sensitive or complex nature. They are used by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] to store navigation data, weapons data, and strategic and tactical intelligence. Data crystal chips can also be used to house the [[Riemann matrix]] of an [[artificial intelligence]] construct, even one of starship-grade.


== Overview ==
With the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]] and subsequent versions of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]], a data crystal chip containing an AI matrix can be inserted into the [[SPARTAN Program|Spartan]] wearer's neural interface; this allows the AI and Spartan to synchronize on a mental level, coordinating the supersoldier's reflexes to an even greater degree.<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved''', campaign level ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]''</ref> An [[armored matrix]] may be used to transport and protect an AI's data crystal chip; this is often done when no [[holotank]] is available.<ref>'''Halo: The Flood''', ''page 317''</ref>
The data crystal chip can be utilized for many things. Notably, they are used for storing the [[Riemann matrix|Riemann Matrix]] for an artificial intelligence construct, like [[Cortana]] or [[Déjà|Deja]]. They can also carry star charts, maps, and other navigational data. These chips must be destroyed if contact is ever made with the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]], as per the [[United Nations Space Command Emergency Priority Order 098831A-1|Cole Protocol]]. This did not happen aboard the {{UNSCShip|Circumference}}  during the [[Fall of Reach]], so [[Blue Team]] were sent to destroy its data crystal chip. In general, they are used to carry sensitive data, such as intelligence. [[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] had compiled two of these with all known information on the [[The Flood|Flood]]. One had the complete information on it, including how [[Boren's Syndrome]] affects the Flood's ability to assimilate an individual into the Flood super-organism. The other had this data omitted, in that if the complete report were to be found, [[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery Junior Johnson|Avery J. Johnson]] could be killed and autopsied by [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]], because of his being afflicted with the disease.


== Trivia ==
==Trivia==
*The data crystal chip was seen extensively throughout ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', as the [[John-117|Master Chief]] uses a data port on the back of his helmet in order to ferry Cortana between his armor and other computer systems. The data crystal chip did not make an appearance in ''Halo 2''. Instead, Cortana could transfer from the more advanced MJOLNIR Mark VI armor straight to any electronic system in direct contact with the suit. However, despite the armor in ''Halo 2'' being the same suit as in ''Halo 3'', the Data Crystal Chip makes a reappearance, and the direct-transfer system is no longer seen. It is possible that this was a deliberate choice to more resemble the transfer system seen in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', although it is also possible that it was merely for dramatic effect; in the opening cutscene, Johnson, thinking the Chief dead, is able to yank the chip out of the suit, and then ask the Chief about her whereabouts when he realizes the chip is empty. In ''Halo: 4'' the Master Chief went back to transferring Cortana via the chip as he did in ''Halo: Combat Evolved.''
Though [[Cortana]]'s data crystal chip is featured prominently in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]'', and ''[[Halo 4]]'', though her method of transfer varies between each game. In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', Cortana's matrix is transferred only when the chip is directly inserted into an access port. In ''Halo 2'', Cortana is capable of transferring from the MJOLNIR Mark VI's gauntlets to any electronic system in close proximity without using the chip. The chip returns in ''Halo 3'', though Cortana is seen transferring herself remotely to and from the device, much as she did via the suit's gauntlets in ''Halo 2''. ''Halo 4'' reintroduces the direct-insertion system from ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', despite Cortana having upgraded the suit since the events of ''Halo 3''.
*A crystal chip is seen on some of the cafeteria tables on the ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' level [[The Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]].
*In ''Halo 3'', the color of the crystal has changed to a blueish-purple hue as opposed to the aqua color of the ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' crystal.


== Gallery ==
==Gallery==
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File:Data chip.jpg|[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Jacob Keyes]] holding a data crystal chip in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
File:Data chip.jpg|[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Jacob Keyes]] holding a data crystal chip in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
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File:CortanaDataKey-large.jpg|[[John-117]] holding Cortana's data crystal chip.
File:CortanaDataKey-large.jpg|[[John-117]] holding Cortana's data crystal chip.
File:7466272-Full.jpg|Cortana transferring into a data crystal chip.
File:7466272-Full.jpg|Cortana transferring into a data crystal chip.
File:Reach 7804700 Full.jpg|Cortana's data crystal chip in an [[armored matrix]].
File:H5 empty Data Chip Crystal.jpg|Cortana's data crystal chip on a dog tag chain.
File:H5 empty Data Chip Crystal.jpg|Cortana's data crystal chip on a dog tag chain.
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== See also ==
*[[Armored matrix|Armored Matrix]]
*[[M4 field disk]]
[[Category:Human technology]]
[[Category:Human technology]]

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A data crystal chip

A data crystal chip is a file storage and transfer device akin to 21st-century memory cards. Data crystal chips are often used to store data that cannot be sent via wireless transmissions because of the data's sensitive or complex nature. They are used by the UNSC to store navigation data, weapons data, and strategic and tactical intelligence. Data crystal chips can also be used to house the Riemann matrix of an artificial intelligence construct, even one of starship-grade.

With the Mark V and subsequent versions of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor, a data crystal chip containing an AI matrix can be inserted into the Spartan wearer's neural interface; this allows the AI and Spartan to synchronize on a mental level, coordinating the supersoldier's reflexes to an even greater degree.[1] An armored matrix may be used to transport and protect an AI's data crystal chip; this is often done when no holotank is available.[2]

Trivia

Though Cortana's data crystal chip is featured prominently in Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 3, and Halo 4, though her method of transfer varies between each game. In Halo: Combat Evolved, Cortana's matrix is transferred only when the chip is directly inserted into an access port. In Halo 2, Cortana is capable of transferring from the MJOLNIR Mark VI's gauntlets to any electronic system in close proximity without using the chip. The chip returns in Halo 3, though Cortana is seen transferring herself remotely to and from the device, much as she did via the suit's gauntlets in Halo 2. Halo 4 reintroduces the direct-insertion system from Halo: Combat Evolved, despite Cortana having upgraded the suit since the events of Halo 3.

Gallery

  • Captain Jacob Keyes holding a data crystal chip in Halo: Combat Evolved.

    Captain Jacob Keyes holding a data crystal chip in Halo: Combat Evolved.

  • Keyes holding a data crystal chip in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.

    Keyes holding a data crystal chip in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary.

  • John-117 holding Cortana's data crystal chip.

    John-117 holding Cortana's data crystal chip.

  • Cortana transferring into a data crystal chip.

    Cortana transferring into a data crystal chip.

  • Cortana's data crystal chip in an armored matrix.

    Cortana's data crystal chip in an armored matrix.

  • Cortana's data crystal chip on a dog tag chain.

    Cortana's data crystal chip on a dog tag chain.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved, campaign level The Pillar of Autumn
  2. ^ Halo: The Flood, page 317
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