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[[File:MDT.png|thumb|250px|A conceptual image of an [[CAS-class assault carrier|assault carrier]]'s two main sections.]] | |||
[[File:MDT.png|thumb|250px|A conceptual image of an [[ | '''Modular Dispersal Technology''' or "'''MDT'''" is the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]-given name for the [[Forerunner]]-derived [[Covenant]] technology relating to the detachment of modular starship sections while in a vacuum.<ref name="waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/modular-dispersal-technology/e10ac7c3-932c-4b3a-91e5-3bf79c179b68?page=2 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Modular Dispersal Technology'']</ref> | ||
'''Modular Dispersal Technology''' or "'''MDT'''" is the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]-given name for the technology relating to the detachment of modular starship sections while in a vacuum.<ref name="waypoint">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/modular-dispersal-technology/e10ac7c3-932c-4b3a-91e5-3bf79c179b68?page=2 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Modular Dispersal Technology'']</ref> | |||
==Use== | ==Use== | ||
The technology was first used by the [[Forerunner]]s during the [[Forerunner-Flood | The technology was first used by the [[Forerunner]]s during the [[Forerunner-Flood war]] against [[the Flood]] to break off infected sections of ships while allowing the rest of the ship to continue operating.<ref name="waypoint"/> | ||
The Modular Dispersal Technology is equipped on certain [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] warships. It is used by the Covenant to detach damaged, non-critical sections of a ship rather than return to a repair center, or to disperse a part of the ship which could leave any hostiles stranded in space. To do this the ship must detonate charges that would break off that part of the ship. Due to the modular design of Covenant ships, a ship would be able to function even with a large amount of its major sections detached. Afterward, a ship could be easily reassembled at a repair facility. | The Modular Dispersal Technology is equipped on certain [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] warships. It is used by the Covenant to detach damaged, non-critical sections of a ship rather than return to a repair center, or to disperse a part of the ship which could leave any hostiles stranded in space. To do this the ship must detonate charges that would break off that part of the ship. Due to the modular design of Covenant ships, a ship would be able to function even with a large amount of its major sections detached. Afterward, a ship could be easily reassembled at a repair facility. |
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Modular Dispersal Technology or "MDT" is the UNSC-given name for the Forerunner-derived Covenant technology relating to the detachment of modular starship sections while in a vacuum.[1]
Use
The technology was first used by the Forerunners during the Forerunner-Flood war against the Flood to break off infected sections of ships while allowing the rest of the ship to continue operating.[1]
The Modular Dispersal Technology is equipped on certain Covenant warships. It is used by the Covenant to detach damaged, non-critical sections of a ship rather than return to a repair center, or to disperse a part of the ship which could leave any hostiles stranded in space. To do this the ship must detonate charges that would break off that part of the ship. Due to the modular design of Covenant ships, a ship would be able to function even with a large amount of its major sections detached. Afterward, a ship could be easily reassembled at a repair facility.
The technology is also consistent with the Covenant's overall design philosophy, which usually involves many modular and redundant components instead of a centralized design.[1]
Gallery
Shipmaster Luro 'Taralumee gives the order to scuttle the ship.
The Resplendent Fervor separates from the aft section. Note the hull plates being hurled in space.
The front end of the Resplendent Fervor separates from the aft section just prior to making a slipspace jump.
List of appearances
- Halo Legends
- The Package (First appearance)