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An '''identity disk''' is carried by few [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Sangheili|Elite]]s for security purposes. The identity disk is a small diskette that is meant to be read on a handheld reader. It contains information on its holder's name, rank, etc.<ref name="zam">'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 93''</ref> It is similar to the concept of the [[Dog Tag]] used by the [[UNSC Marine Corps]]. | An '''identity disk''' is carried by few [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Sangheili|Elite]]s for security purposes. The identity disk is a small diskette that is meant to be read on a handheld reader. It contains information on its holder's name, rank, etc.<ref name="zam">'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 93''</ref> It is similar to the concept of the [[Dog Tag]] used by the [[UNSC Marine Corps]]. | ||
They are not often used, except when utmost formality is at hand, such as when an Elite wishes to meet with [[San'Shyuum|Prophets]] or other members of the [[High Council]]. In this case, they are also used in coordination with the [[DNA slot]] machines, to ensure the safety of the Prophets and Council members.<ref name="zam"/> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
Revision as of 12:51, March 17, 2018
An identity disk is carried by few Covenant Elites for security purposes. The identity disk is a small diskette that is meant to be read on a handheld reader. It contains information on its holder's name, rank, etc.[1] It is similar to the concept of the Dog Tag used by the UNSC Marine Corps.
They are not often used, except when utmost formality is at hand, such as when an Elite wishes to meet with Prophets or other members of the High Council. In this case, they are also used in coordination with the DNA slot machines, to ensure the safety of the Prophets and Council members.[1]
List of appearances
- Halo: The Flood (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ a b Halo: The Flood, page 93
