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An '''auspex array''' (also referred to as an '''ultrascanner'''{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=376}}) is a long-range scanning system created by the [[Forerunner]]s. The auspex array can examine [[slipstream space]] to look for approaching ships, or probe vast distances in realspace to instantly map local planetary systems. These systems can also detect the subtle changes in planetary or ship atmospheres, which indicates the presence of [[Flood]] contamination.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Auspex arrays were fitted to {{Class|Sojourner|dreadnought}}s during the [[Forerunner-Flood war]].{{Ref/Book|Id=wf|HWF|Page=81}} Low-tier ultrascanners are also a standard feature of various [[Sentinel]] models, including the [[Regulator Sentinel|Regulator]] and [[Constructor]] variants.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=327}} | An '''auspex array''' (also referred to as an '''ultrascanner'''{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22|Enc22|Page=376}}) is a long-range scanning system created by the [[Forerunner]]s. The auspex array can examine [[slipstream space]] to look for approaching ships, or probe vast distances in realspace to instantly map local planetary systems. These systems can also detect the subtle changes in planetary or ship atmospheres, which indicates the presence of [[Flood]] contamination.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22}} Auspex arrays were fitted to {{Class|Sojourner|dreadnought}}s during the [[Forerunner-Flood war]].{{Ref/Book|Id=wf|HWF|Page=81}} Low-tier ultrascanners are also a standard feature of various [[Sentinel]] models, including the [[Regulator Sentinel|Regulator]] and [[Constructor]] variants.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=327}} Similarly, the [[Created]], under [[High Auxiliary]] [[Sloan]], have attempted to integrate prototype ultrascanners into the chassis' of their [[Executor]] supersoliders. The MIMIR helmet upgrade pairs such a prototype with a low-impedance [[Neural interface]], though the high bandwidth required combined with the exotic radiation quickly damage the Executor's cortical stack.{{Ref/Game|Id=Mimir|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=Mimir helmet description|Quote=MIMIR combines an ultrascanner prototype with low-impedance neural interlace. The combination of exotic radiation and deluge of data quickly degrades the Executor's cortical stack.}} | ||
The [[Covenant]] would later adopt the auspex array to their own [[warship]]s. The command center of the {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}} was equipped with a high-tier auspex array.{{Ref/Book|HM|Page=155}} In addition, highly classified auspex [[UNSC battle network|battlenet]] uplinks were later integrated into the [[United Nations Space Command]]'s [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2]] versions of [[RECON-class Mjolnir]] helmets, featuring state-of-the-art counter-cyberintrusion and firewall routines provided by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]].{{Ref/Game|H5G|Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|Armory|Detail=[[RECON-class Mjolnir|Recon]] Helmet Description|Quote=The heavily classified Auspex battlenet uplink in the RECON helmet contains the latest counter-cyberintrusion and firewall routines from ONI.}} | The [[Covenant]] would later adopt the auspex array to their own [[warship]]s. The command center of the {{Pattern|Ceudar|heavy corvette}} was equipped with a high-tier auspex array.{{Ref/Book|HM|Page=155}} In addition, highly classified auspex [[UNSC battle network|battlenet]] uplinks were later integrated into the [[United Nations Space Command]]'s [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2]] versions of [[RECON-class Mjolnir]] helmets, featuring state-of-the-art counter-cyberintrusion and firewall routines provided by the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]].{{Ref/Game|H5G|Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)|Armory|Detail=[[RECON-class Mjolnir|Recon]] Helmet Description|Quote=The heavily classified Auspex battlenet uplink in the RECON helmet contains the latest counter-cyberintrusion and firewall routines from ONI.}} | ||
Latest revision as of 09:27, October 22, 2024
An auspex array (also referred to as an ultrascanner[1]) is a long-range scanning system created by the Forerunners. The auspex array can examine slipstream space to look for approaching ships, or probe vast distances in realspace to instantly map local planetary systems. These systems can also detect the subtle changes in planetary or ship atmospheres, which indicates the presence of Flood contamination.[1] Auspex arrays were fitted to Sojourner-class dreadnoughts during the Forerunner-Flood war.[2] Low-tier ultrascanners are also a standard feature of various Sentinel models, including the Regulator and Constructor variants.[3] Similarly, the Created, under High Auxiliary Sloan, have attempted to integrate prototype ultrascanners into the chassis' of their Executor supersoliders. The MIMIR helmet upgrade pairs such a prototype with a low-impedance Neural interface, though the high bandwidth required combined with the exotic radiation quickly damage the Executor's cortical stack.[4]
The Covenant would later adopt the auspex array to their own warships. The command center of the Ceudar-pattern heavy corvette was equipped with a high-tier auspex array.[5] In addition, highly classified auspex battlenet uplinks were later integrated into the United Nations Space Command's GEN2 versions of RECON-class Mjolnir helmets, featuring state-of-the-art counter-cyberintrusion and firewall routines provided by the Office of Naval Intelligence.[6]
Trivia[edit]
An auspex, or augur, was a priest in Ancient Rome charged with studying the movement of birds as a means of divination. This naming may imply the Covenant augur array sensors to be in some way related to, or derived from, auspex arrays.
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo 5: Guardians (First mentioned)
- Halo Mythos (Mentioned only)
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 376
- ^ Halo: Warfleet, page 81
- ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), page 327
- ^ Halo Infinite, Armor Hall: Mimir helmet description "MIMIR combines an ultrascanner prototype with low-impedance neural interlace. The combination of exotic radiation and deluge of data quickly degrades the Executor's cortical stack."
- ^ Halo Mythos, page 155
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Armory: Recon Helmet Description "The heavily classified Auspex battlenet uplink in the RECON helmet contains the latest counter-cyberintrusion and firewall routines from ONI."
