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File:Holo.jpg|Cortana displayed on the [[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]'s holotank. | File:Holo.jpg|Cortana displayed on the [[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]'s holotank. | ||
File:Tributeroom_Holotank.jpg|A holotank in [[Tribute Room|Dr. Halsey's lab]]. | |||
File:H3ODST PreparetoDropCinematic.jpg|A large UNSC holographic table. | File:H3ODST PreparetoDropCinematic.jpg|A large UNSC holographic table. | ||
File:Shieldogram.png|A UNSC holotank displaying a diagram of a [[Shield World (Halo Wars)|Forerunner Shield World]]. | File:Shieldogram.png|A UNSC holotank displaying a diagram of a [[Shield World (Halo Wars)|Forerunner Shield World]]. | ||
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==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo 2]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo 3]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo Wars]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}} | |||
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo Legends]]'' | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Revision as of 13:54, January 26, 2011
Holotank, also referred to as a holo-projector, is a device used to project to a hologram. A variety of different sizes and shapes of holotank exist, and the term is used to refer to both UNSC[1] and Covenant[2] devices. Small holotanks commonly used by AIs are often referred to as holo-pedestals.
UNSC
Holotanks are used to project a hologram of information and are sometimes reserved for AIs, though other information can be displayed, such as mission recordings and holo-vids. UNSC Holotanks vary greatly in size and shape, ranging from small cylindrical pedestals reserved for AI avatars to large tables used to display tactical information.
Covenant
The Covenant commonly use holotanks on their starships, and they are plentiful in High Charity as well. AIs can also access the map data from the holotank's link to the Covenant information network and give directions verbally to anyone near the holotank. In Halo 2, Cortana enters one to gain access to info in High Charity on the level Gravemind, remaining there for the rest of the game. The Covenant also utilize portable holo-pedestals, to communicate over distance or in the battlefield. The Luminaries mounted on Covenant ships are typically linked to the bridge's holotank, which can display the information detected by the Luminary.[2]
Gallery
Cortana displayed on the Pillar of Autumn's holotank.
A holotank in Dr. Halsey's lab.
A large UNSC holographic table.
A UNSC holotank displaying a diagram of a Forerunner Shield World.
A portable Covenant holo-pedestal displaying the hologram of the Prophet of Truth.
The Spirit of Fire's holo-tank displaying the Covenant shield on Arcadia.
A Covenant holotank displaying the planet Reach.
Carter-A259 using another type of holographic display during a mission briefing.
List of appearances
- Halo: Combat Evolved
- Halo 2
- Halo 3
- Halo Wars
- Halo 3: ODST
- Halo: Reach
- Halo: The Fall of Reach (First appearance)
- Halo: The Flood
- Halo: First Strike
- Halo: Ghosts of Onyx
- Halo: Contact Harvest
- Halo: The Cole Protocol
- Halo Legends
Sources
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 221
- ^ a b Halo: Contact Harvest, "chapter 3", page 56
