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[[Image:Data Crystal chip.jpg|right|thumb| a data crystal chip]] | [[Image:Data Crystal chip.jpg|right|thumb| a data crystal chip]] | ||
[[Image:Data chip.jpg|150px|right|thumb|[[Captain Keyes]] holding a data crystal chip]] | [[Image:Data chip.jpg|150px|right|thumb|[[Captain]] [[Jacob Keyes]] holding a data crystal chip]] | ||
'''Data Crystal Chips''' are a form of file storage device used by the [[UNSC]]. These data crystal chips are used for transferring "hard" data, meaning data that cannot be transferred over [[Slipspace]] or through a transmission because of the data's sensitive or complex nature. Examples of such data include [[AI]] data, navigation data, weapon technological charts, ect. | '''Data Crystal Chips''' are a form of file storage device used by the [[UNSC]]. These data crystal chips are used for transferring "hard" data, meaning data that cannot be transferred over [[Slipspace]] or through a transmission because of the data's sensitive or complex nature. Examples of such data include [[AI]] data, navigation data, [[weapon]] technological charts, ect. | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
The Data Crystal Chip was seen extensively throughout Halo | The Data Crystal Chip was seen extensively throughout [[Halo: Combat Evolved]], as the [[Master Chief]] uses it to ferry Cortana between his [[armor]] and other computer systems. However, it is not seen or mentioned at any point during [[Halo 2]]. The Master Chief is instead seen directly downloading Cortana via physical contact. | ||
[[Image:7466272-Full.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Cortana moving to the Data Crystal Chip in [[Halo 3]].]] | [[Image:7466272-Full.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Cortana moving to the Data Crystal Chip in [[Halo 3]].]] | ||
In Halo 3, the Data Crystal Chip is seen once again. However, unlike the transfer in Halo | In [[Halo 3]], the Data Crystal Chip is seen once again. However, unlike the transfer in Halo: Combat Evolved, which required physical contact with a system, an AI can now "jump" from chip to system and back, in addition to the physical transfer. This can most noticeably been see on [[Halo (Halo 3 Level)|Halo]], the final level of the Halo 3 campaign. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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*When a chip contains no data, there is no crystal | *When a chip contains no data, there is no crystal | ||
*In Halo 3, the color of the Crystal has changed to a blueish-purple hue as opposed to the aqua color of the Halo 1 Crystal. | *In Halo 3, the color of the Crystal has changed to a blueish-purple hue as opposed to the aqua color of the Halo 1 Crystal. | ||
* The Data Crystal Chip made its appearances in Halo:Combat Evolved and Halo 3. For some unknown reason, it does not make an appearance in Halo 2. | * The Data Crystal Chip made its appearances in Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 3. For some unknown reason, it does not make an appearance in Halo 2. | ||
[[Category:UNSC]] | [[Category:UNSC]] | ||
[[Category:Technology]] | [[Category:Technology]] | ||
Revision as of 08:33, March 14, 2008
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a data crystal chip
Data Crystal Chips are a form of file storage device used by the UNSC. These data crystal chips are used for transferring "hard" data, meaning data that cannot be transferred over Slipspace or through a transmission because of the data's sensitive or complex nature. Examples of such data include AI data, navigation data, weapon technological charts, ect.
Uses
The Data Crystal Chip can be utilized for many things. Here are a few of its uses:
- Carrying the Riemann Matrix for an Artificial Intelligence Construct, like Cortana or Deja.
- Carrying star charts, maps, and other navigation data. These chips must be destroyed if contact is ever made with the Covenant, as per the Cole Protocol. This did not happen aboard the Circumference during The Battle of Reach and Blue Team were sent to destroy its Data Crystal Chip.
- Carrying sensitive data, such as intelligence. Dr. Catherine Halsey had compiled two of these with all known information on the Flood.
Appearances
The Data Crystal Chip was seen extensively throughout Halo: Combat Evolved, as the Master Chief uses it to ferry Cortana between his armor and other computer systems. However, it is not seen or mentioned at any point during Halo 2. The Master Chief is instead seen directly downloading Cortana via physical contact.
Cortana moving to the Data Crystal Chip in Halo 3.
In Halo 3, the Data Crystal Chip is seen once again. However, unlike the transfer in Halo: Combat Evolved, which required physical contact with a system, an AI can now "jump" from chip to system and back, in addition to the physical transfer. This can most noticeably been see on Halo, the final level of the Halo 3 campaign.
Trivia
- A Crystal Chip is seen on some of the Cafeteria tables on the Pillar of Autumn
- When a chip contains no data, there is no crystal
- In Halo 3, the color of the Crystal has changed to a blueish-purple hue as opposed to the aqua color of the Halo 1 Crystal.
- The Data Crystal Chip made its appearances in Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 3. For some unknown reason, it does not make an appearance in Halo 2.
