Quantum Translocator
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The Quantum Translocator is a piece of equipment that allows the user to place a portal at a chosen location and then instantly return through that portal upon activation of the equipment.[1][2]
Overview
Design details
The Quantum Translocator is a small box-like device developed by the United Nations Space Command with the use of Forerunner technology. Upon activation of the Quantum Translocator, a slipspace portal is placed. When the user activates the device a second time, they are instantaneously translocated through the portal, returning to where it was placed.[1][2]
Development history
The Translocator was developed by the UNSC thanks to research and reverse-engineering efforts on translocation systems employed throughout Forerunner installations, and those used by modified Promethean constructs under Created control.[3] While prior efforts with the MX-1050 Quantum Plane Translocation Marker-Local/Hybrid resulted in a device capable of translocating inorganic slipspace crates over small distances, the ability to transport living organisms remained out of reach for some time.[4] Recent events have given the UNSC reason to accelerate their research and development on such prototypes, though they are still a long way from become standard-issue.[3] Development on the prototypes has been slowed due to lack of artificial intelligence research assistance, due to the threats posed by the Created.[4]
Gameplay
Halo Infinite
The Quantum Translocator is a piece of power equipment in Halo Infinite released in Season 04: Infection. When the player activates the equipment the first time, a portal is placed at their current location and a "thread" of energy follows them as they move about the map.[2] To signify to the player that they have placed a portal, a glowing energy effect can be seen around the edges of the player's screen. When the player activates the equipment the second time, they are instantly teleported back to the position where they placed the portal, allowing them to escape an unfavorable situation. To clue in enemies on where the player went, a "thread" of energy trails back to the location of the portal.[1][2] Upon returning to the their original position, the energy thread no longer follows the player. The thread will reappear when they place down another portal, which requires the player to wait until the equipment finished its cooldown timer. Unlike the other power-ups in the game, Overshield and Active Camouflage, the Quantum Translocator can be used more than once per pick-up.[2]
Gallery
The Quantum Translocator as it appears while inactive.
The Quantum Translocator as it activates.
A player is teleported back to their portal after activating the Quantum Translocator.
The Quantum Translocator on an equipment pad.
The effect of a player using a Quantum Translocator after jumping off a ledge on Argyle.
List of appearances
- Halo Infinite
- Season 04: Infection (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ a b c Twitch, Halo - SSG x FaZe | Winners Finals | HCS Global Invitational Dallas 2023 (Retrieved on Jun 4, 2023) [archive]
- ^ a b c d e Halo Waypoint, SANDBOX OVERVIEW | SEASON 4 (Retrieved on Jun 12, 2023) [archive]
- ^ a b Twitter, Halo (@Halo): "TECH DATABASE - QUANTUM TRANSLOCATOR
The Quantum Translocator is the result of accelerated and ambitious research into Forerunner slipspace translocation technology. #FictionFriday" (Retrieved on Jun 24, 2023) [archive] - ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - System Shocks (Retrieved on Jun 30, 2023) [archive]
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