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The''' Core''' is the name given by | [[Image:Control Room.jpg|thumb|[[343 Guilty Spark]] and [[John-117]] prepare to reunify the [[Activation Index]] with the Core.]] | ||
The''' Core''' is the name given by 343 Guilty Spark to the massive repository of knowledge found in the [[Control Room]] of every [[Halo Array|Installation]], and, more practically, the computer system which stores this knowledge. | |||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
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The Core is the most indispensable part of a ring Installation. It directs and controls every other aspect of the ring world, and is the location that the rings may be activated by way of the [[Index]]. The manner in which this is done is not entirely clear, but it seems that the Index must be physically brought into contact with the Core by a [[Reclaimer]]. | The Core is the most indispensable part of a ring Installation. It directs and controls every other aspect of the ring world, and is the location that the rings may be activated by way of the [[Index]]. The manner in which this is done is not entirely clear, but it seems that the Index must be physically brought into contact with the Core by a [[Reclaimer]]. | ||
Although it is not certain that only a Reclaimer can perform this action, it seems very likely. 343 Guilty Spark said that he was not allowed to (although not that he ''couldn't'') <ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 255'' (''"Protocol does not allow units of my classification to perform a task as important as the reunification of the Index with the Core."'')</ref> and [[Jiralhanae]] [[Brute Chieftain|Chieftain]] [[Tartarus]] seemed to think that it was impossible for him to do so. Once the Index has been 'reunified' with the Core, the Installation's firing sequence begins. However, if the Index is forcefully removed before the fire sequence begins, all [[ | Although it is not certain that only a Reclaimer can perform this action, it seems very likely. 343 Guilty Spark said that he was not allowed to (although not that he ''couldn't'') <ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 255'' (''"Protocol does not allow units of my classification to perform a task as important as the reunification of the Index with the Core."'')</ref> and [[Jiralhanae]] [[Brute Chieftain|Chieftain]] [[Tartarus]] seemed to think that it was impossible for him to do so. Once the Index has been 'reunified' with the Core, the Installation's firing sequence begins. However, if the Index is forcefully removed before the fire sequence begins, all [[List of "seven" references in Halo series|seven]] [[Halo]] rings go into standby mode, ready to be fired remotely from the [[Installation 00|Ark]]. | ||
The Core seems to be restricted-access according to | The Core seems to be restricted-access according to 343 Guilty Spark's "protocol" <ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 256'' (''"A construct? In the core? That is absolutely unacceptable!"'')</ref>. Certainly, an [[Artificial intelligence|AI]] inside it has a surprising amount of control, [[Cortana]] was able to make [[343 Guilty Spark]] fall to the floor just by waving her hand, indicating the ability to override some of the [[Monitor]]'s powers. It is possible that the Core can control the ring's gravity and, by extrapolation, its atmosphere, spin and other functions as well. | ||
===Installation 04=== | ===Installation 04=== | ||
[[Installation 04]]'s Core was, at one point, inhabited by | [[Installation 04]]'s Core was, at one point, inhabited by Cortana. While inside, she obtained a tremendous quantity of knowledge, which some speculate caused damage, and possibly even [[rampancy]]. However, this position enabled her to learn of the [[Flood]] and [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Jacob Keyes]]'s plight against them. More importantly, it enabled her to stop the Installation from firing and steal the Index when [[John-117]] had attempted to activate Halo's firing process <ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', campaign level ''[[Two Betrayals (Level)|Two Betrayals]]''</ref>. It is possible that Cortana's time in the Core is what gave her the knowledge of the Ark and its Portal. | ||
===Installation 05=== | ===Installation 05=== | ||
[[Installation 05]]'s Core has not been visible for more than a few seconds thus far. However, it seems to function in the same manner as its Alpha Halo counterpart. | [[Installation 05]]'s Core has not been visible for more than a few seconds thus far. However, it seems to function in the same manner as its Alpha Halo counterpart. | ||
== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:124.jpg|The Installation 04 Core. | Image:124.jpg|The Installation 04 Core. | ||
Image:MirrandaBruteMan.jpg|The Installation 05 Core. | Image:MirrandaBruteMan.jpg|The Installation 05 Core. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | |||
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' {{1st}} | |||
*''[[Halo 2]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo 3]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'' | |||
*''[[Iris]]'' | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Revision as of 02:43, July 19, 2011
The Core is the name given by 343 Guilty Spark to the massive repository of knowledge found in the Control Room of every Installation, and, more practically, the computer system which stores this knowledge.
Background
Purpose
The Core is the most indispensable part of a ring Installation. It directs and controls every other aspect of the ring world, and is the location that the rings may be activated by way of the Index. The manner in which this is done is not entirely clear, but it seems that the Index must be physically brought into contact with the Core by a Reclaimer.
Although it is not certain that only a Reclaimer can perform this action, it seems very likely. 343 Guilty Spark said that he was not allowed to (although not that he couldn't) [1] and Jiralhanae Chieftain Tartarus seemed to think that it was impossible for him to do so. Once the Index has been 'reunified' with the Core, the Installation's firing sequence begins. However, if the Index is forcefully removed before the fire sequence begins, all seven Halo rings go into standby mode, ready to be fired remotely from the Ark.
The Core seems to be restricted-access according to 343 Guilty Spark's "protocol" [2]. Certainly, an AI inside it has a surprising amount of control, Cortana was able to make 343 Guilty Spark fall to the floor just by waving her hand, indicating the ability to override some of the Monitor's powers. It is possible that the Core can control the ring's gravity and, by extrapolation, its atmosphere, spin and other functions as well.
Installation 04
Installation 04's Core was, at one point, inhabited by Cortana. While inside, she obtained a tremendous quantity of knowledge, which some speculate caused damage, and possibly even rampancy. However, this position enabled her to learn of the Flood and Captain Jacob Keyes's plight against them. More importantly, it enabled her to stop the Installation from firing and steal the Index when John-117 had attempted to activate Halo's firing process [3]. It is possible that Cortana's time in the Core is what gave her the knowledge of the Ark and its Portal.
Installation 05
Installation 05's Core has not been visible for more than a few seconds thus far. However, it seems to function in the same manner as its Alpha Halo counterpart.
Gallery
- 124.jpg
The Installation 04 Core.
The Installation 05 Core.
List of appearances
- Halo: Combat Evolved (First appearance)
- Halo 2
- Halo 3
- Halo: The Flood
- Halo: Ghosts of Onyx
- Iris
Sources
- ^ Halo: The Flood, page 255 ("Protocol does not allow units of my classification to perform a task as important as the reunification of the Index with the Core.")
- ^ Halo: The Flood, page 256 ("A construct? In the core? That is absolutely unacceptable!")
- ^ Halo: Combat Evolved, campaign level Two Betrayals
