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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|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|Reclaimer]]. | ||
Although it is not certain that only a Reclaimer can perform this action, it seems likely. 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, this causes the all 7 Halo into standby mode, to be fired remotely from the Ark. | Although it is not certain that only a Reclaimer can perform this action, it seems likely. [[343Guilty Spark|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, this causes the all 7 Halo rings into standby mode, to be fired remotely from the [[Ark]]. | ||
The Core seems to be restricted-access according to Guilty Spark's "protocol" <ref>''[[Halo: The Flood]]'', page 256: ''"A construct? In the core? That is absolutely unacceptable!"''</ref>. Certainly, an [[AI]] inside it has a surprising amount of control, Cortana was able to make 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. | The Core seems to be restricted-access according to [[343 Guilty Spark|Guilty Spark's]] "protocol" <ref>''[[Halo: The Flood]]'', page 256: ''"A construct? In the core? That is absolutely unacceptable!"''</ref>. Certainly, an [[AI]] inside it has a surprising amount of control, [[Cortana]] was able to make 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]]=== | ||
Revision as of 15:38, June 20, 2008
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 likely. 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, this causes the all 7 Halo rings into standby mode, to be fired remotely from the Ark.
The Core seems to be restricted-access according to Guilty Spark's "protocol" [2]. Certainly, an AI inside it has a surprising amount of control, Cortana was able to make 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 Master Chief was tricked into starting Halo's firing process [3].
Installation 05
Installation 05's Core has not been visible for more than a few seconds thus far. However, it seemed to function in the same manner as its Alpha Halo counterpart.
Images
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The Installation 04 Core.
The Installation 05 Core.
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, level Two Betrayals
