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==History of use== | ==History of use== | ||
Translation disks were used by [[Jiralhanae]] in the [[Keepers of the One Freedom | Translation disks were used by the [[Covenant]] and after its downfall they continued to be employed by [[Jiralhanae]] in the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]]. Notably, [[Castor]], a leading [[dokab]] of the Keepers, kept one around his neck.<ref name="LL5"/> [[Orsun]], his second-in-command, did likewise.<ref name="R20"/> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo: Last Light]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo: Last Light]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Retribution]]'' | *''[[Halo: Retribution]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== |
Revision as of 17:29, September 5, 2018
- "Why deactivate your translation disk? This is no time for us to start keeping secrets from one another."
- — Reza Linberk to Castor.[1]
A translation disk (disc) or translator disk is a piece of technology used for translating spoken words to other languages.[2]
Overview
Translator disks use translation software to detect spoken words and then repeat them in another desired language so that individuals may speak that otherwise would be unable to.[1] These disks can be programmed with the capacity to understand and translate languages from multiple species.[3] The translated speech has an electronic undertone to it and can sound somewhat distorted.[1][2] Translation disks can be easily deactivated and reactivated and may be hung around a user's neck or secured high on one's breastplate.[1][4]
History of use
Translation disks were used by the Covenant and after its downfall they continued to be employed by Jiralhanae in the Keepers of the One Freedom. Notably, Castor, a leading dokab of the Keepers, kept one around his neck.[2] Orsun, his second-in-command, did likewise.[3]
List of appearances
- Halo: Last Light (First appearance)
- Halo: Retribution
- Halo: Silent Storm (Mentioned only)
Sources
- ^ a b c d Halo: Last Light, Chapter 11
- ^ a b c Halo: Last Light, Chapter 5
- ^ a b Halo: Retribution, Chapter 20
- ^ Halo: Retribution, Chapter 7