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{{Disambig header|the in-universe object|the hidden objects found in Halo: Reach|Data pads}}
{{Disambig header|the in-universe object|the hidden objects found in Halo: Reach|Data pads}}
[[File:HReach-Datapad.png|thumb|A data pad in ''Halo: Reach'']]
[[File:HReach-Datapad.png|thumb|A data pad in ''Halo: Reach'']]
A '''data pad''', sometimes rendered as '''datapad''',<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 332''</ref> is a piece of technology used by [[human]]s. Data pads are [[portable computer]] pads that store information, files, pictures, and sounds.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''pages 22-23''</ref> Data pads vary greatly in size, from the size of a tablet computer to thumb-sized devices.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 304''</ref>  
A '''data pad''', sometimes rendered as '''datapad''',<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 332''</ref> is a piece of technology used by [[human]]s and [[Sangheili]]. Data pads are [[portable computer]] pads that store information, files, pictures, and sounds.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''pages 22-23''</ref> Data pads vary greatly in size, from the size of a tablet computer to thumb-sized devices.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 304''</ref>  


[[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] kept a pad of information with her about the [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]] candidates as she began to research them.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 37-41''</ref> She also appeared to have this technology on her glasses, as she could pull up and read files on them.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 74''</ref> Similar to modern day devices of the same nature, they can be password protected or in Dr. Halsey's case, sensitive to her retinas only. The [[UNSC Tactical Simulator]], used by the [[Spartan-IV]]s to insert themselves into combat scenarios throughout human history, runs on data pads.<ref>'''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''', ''[[Operation A: Umbra]]''</ref>
[[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] kept a pad of information with her about the [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-II]] candidates as she began to research them.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 37-41''</ref> She also appeared to have this technology on her glasses, as she could pull up and read files on them.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 74''</ref> Similar to modern day devices of the same nature, they can be password protected or in Dr. Halsey's case, sensitive to her retinas only. The [[UNSC Tactical Simulator]], used by the [[Spartan-IV]]s to insert themselves into combat scenarios throughout human history, runs on data pads.<ref>'''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''', ''[[Operation A: Umbra]]''</ref>


The [[TACPAD]] appears to be a military application of the data pad.
The [[TACPAD]] appears to be a military application of the data pad.
The Covenant are known to utilize devices similar in function to the human data pad. Specifically, Sangheili warriors use unique disc-shaped datapads to store personal recordings and [[Mission Intel]] logs.<ref>'''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'''</ref>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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File:UNSC TACSIM.png|A group of [[Spartan-IV]]s using data pads with the [[UNSC Tactical Simulator]].
File:UNSC TACSIM.png|A group of [[Spartan-IV]]s using data pads with the [[UNSC Tactical Simulator]].
File:H4-DoctorSandraTillson-ScanRender.png|[[Sandra Tillson|Dr. Sandra Tillson]] carrying a data pad.
File:H4-DoctorSandraTillson-ScanRender.png|[[Sandra Tillson|Dr. Sandra Tillson]] carrying a data pad.
File:H5G - Datapads.png|Concept art of different UNSC data pads.
File:H5G - Datapads Elite.png|Concept art of the Sangheili datapad.
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*''[[Halo: Last Light]]''
*''[[Halo: Last Light]]''
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==

Revision as of 05:04, December 5, 2015

This article is about the in-universe object. For the hidden objects found in Halo: Reach, see Data pads.
A data pad in Halo: Reach

A data pad, sometimes rendered as datapad,[1] is a piece of technology used by humans and Sangheili. Data pads are portable computer pads that store information, files, pictures, and sounds.[2] Data pads vary greatly in size, from the size of a tablet computer to thumb-sized devices.[3]

Dr. Catherine Halsey kept a pad of information with her about the Spartan-II candidates as she began to research them.[4] She also appeared to have this technology on her glasses, as she could pull up and read files on them.[5] Similar to modern day devices of the same nature, they can be password protected or in Dr. Halsey's case, sensitive to her retinas only. The UNSC Tactical Simulator, used by the Spartan-IVs to insert themselves into combat scenarios throughout human history, runs on data pads.[6]

The TACPAD appears to be a military application of the data pad.

The Covenant are known to utilize devices similar in function to the human data pad. Specifically, Sangheili warriors use unique disc-shaped datapads to store personal recordings and Mission Intel logs.[7]

Trivia

They are extremely similar to the "Padd" that appears commonly in the Star Trek universe, or the datapad from Star Wars. It seems to have stemmed from today's PDAs, handheld phones and tablets.

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 332
  2. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, pages 22-23
  3. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 304
  4. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 37-41
  5. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 74
  6. ^ Halo: Spartan Assault, Operation A: Umbra
  7. ^ Halo 5: Guardians

See also

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