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[[File:Data crystal in-game.png|right|thumb|A data crystal chip]] | [[File:Data crystal in-game.png|right|thumb|A data crystal chip]] | ||
A '''data crystal chip''', often referred to as a '''data crystal''',<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 402'' (2010 | A '''data crystal chip''', often referred to as a '''data crystal''',<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 402'' (2010)</ref> a '''memory crystal''',<ref name="fs157">'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 157'' (2010)</ref> or a '''data chip''',<ref>'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 211''</ref> is a [[human]] file storage and transfer device akin to 21st-century [[Wikipedia:USB flash drive|flash drives]]. Composed of silicon and crystal,<ref name="gl225">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 225''</ref> a data chip can store immense amounts of data, such as the [[Riemann matrix]] of an [[artificial intelligence]]. Although most data chips are the size of a small [[Wikipedia:matchbook|matchbook]],<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 265''</ref> some may be smaller than a thumb.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 13''</ref> A pea-sized data crystal chip variant is used to store [[Artificial intelligence#"Micro" AI|"micro" AI]]s, like [[Jerrod]]. They are compatible with a [[Portable computer|laptop]]'s auxiliary reader port and can connect to the laptop's [[holography|holographic]] projector.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 147''</ref> | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
[[File:Mom, Son, & Daughter.png|thumb| | [[File:Mom, Son, & Daughter.png|thumb|250px|left|Doctor Catherine Halsey supplying [[John-117]] with [[Cortana]]'s data chip]] | ||
Data crystal chips are often used to store data that cannot be sent via wireless transmissions because of the data's sensitive or complex nature. They are used by the [[United Nations Space Command | Data crystal chips are often used to store data that cannot be sent via wireless transmissions because of the data's sensitive or complex nature. They are used by the [[United Nations Space Command]] to store navigation and weapons data as well as strategic and tactical intelligence.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''', "[[The Mona Lisa]]", ''page 169''</ref> Data crystal chips are made up of a ceramic composite, with substrate filaments, conduit tracers, carbon sealant, silicon mesh, and crystal synthesis.<ref name="tfor as">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]''', ''Act Two''</ref> | ||
A relatively common storage medium for the [[Riemann matrix]] of an [[artificial intelligence]] | A relatively common storage medium for the [[Riemann matrix]] of an [[artificial intelligence]] construct—from [[Artificial intelligence#"Micro" AI|"micro" AIs]] to starship-grade [[Smart AI|"smart" AI]]s—a data crystal can be considered the physical entity of an AI.<ref name="gl225"/> "Smart" AIs of high importance have a matrix fail-safe that will either destroy the data crystal or render it useless when activated.<ref name="fs157"/> Despite this, [[Catherine Halsey|Doctor Catherine Halsey]]'s personal AI, [[Kalmiya]], was able to reconstruct a fragment of [[SPARTAN-III program|erased information]] from trace ionization that was taken from [[Araqiel]]'s data chip, after Halsey initiated his fail-safe.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 159'' (2010)</ref> | ||
With the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]] and subsequent versions of the | For the [[SPARTAN-II program]], by [[2525]], [[Materials Group]]'s [[Chi Ceti IV]] [[Damascus Materials Testing Facility|division]] was developing data crystal chips compatible with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]], given a budget of nearly three million [[credit]]s with materials imported from [[Muroto]].<ref name="tfor as"/> With the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]] and subsequent versions of the Mjolnir armor, a data crystal chip containing an AI matrix can be inserted into the [[SPARTAN programs|Spartan]] wearer's [[neural interface]]; this allows the AI and Spartan to synchronize on a mental level, fine-tuning the supersoldier's reflexes to an even greater degree.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 252'' (2001)</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]''</ref> A data crystal chip may also be physically inserted into the systems of a [[Covenant]] [[Covenant fleet|fleet]] [[warship]]s or military [[space station]]s to allow the AI to infiltrate the ship's [[Covenant battle network|battle network]] and take control of the ship's systems.<ref>'''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''', ''page 219''</ref><ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 77'' (2010)</ref> When a smart AI, [[Black-Box]], was inserted into the systems of ''[[Pious Inquisitor]]'', the AI instantly absorbed all the ship's information in the vessel's data banks and transferred it to his data chip.<ref>'''Halo: Mortal Dictata''', ''page 225''</ref> Data crystal chips can also be inserted into numerous terminals and consoles on [[Forerunner]] structures, including [[Installation 04]]<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved''', campaign level, ''[[Assault on the Control Room]]''</ref> and [[Requiem]].<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', campaign level ''[[Requiem (level)|Requiem]]''</ref> An [[armored matrix]] may be used to transport and protect an AI's data crystal chip; this is often done when no [[holotank]] is available.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 317'' (2003); ''page 354'' (2010)</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:Data chip.jpg|[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Jacob Keyes]] holding a data crystal chip in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' | File:Data chip.jpg|[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Jacob Keyes]] holding a data crystal chip in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' | ||
File:KeyesChipCEA.png|Keyes holding a data crystal chip in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' | File:KeyesChipCEA.png|Keyes holding a data crystal chip in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'' | ||
File:CortanaDataKey-large.jpg|[[John-117]] holding Cortana's data crystal chip | File:CortanaDataKey-large.jpg|[[John-117]] holding Cortana's data crystal chip | ||
File:7466272-Full.jpg|Cortana transferring into a data crystal chip | File:7466272-Full.jpg|Cortana transferring into a data crystal chip | ||
File:Reach 7804700 Full.jpg|Cortana's data crystal chip in an [[armored matrix]] | File:Reach 7804700 Full.jpg|Cortana's data crystal chip in an [[armored matrix]] | ||
File:Lazlo's body.png|A data chip beside the body of [[Laszlo Sorvad|Professor Laszlo Sorvad]] | File:Lazlo's body.png|A data chip beside the body of [[Laszlo Sorvad|Professor Laszlo Sorvad]] | ||
File:H5 empty Data Chip Crystal.jpg|Cortana's data crystal chip on a dog tag chain. | File:H5 empty Data Chip Crystal.jpg|Cortana's data crystal chip on a dog tag chain | ||
File:TFoR AS - Data crystal chip.jpg|Schematics of a chip | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 13:07, March 16, 2016
A data crystal chip, often referred to as a data crystal,[1] a memory crystal,[2] or a data chip,[3] is a human file storage and transfer device akin to 21st-century flash drives. Composed of silicon and crystal,[4] a data chip can store immense amounts of data, such as the Riemann matrix of an artificial intelligence. Although most data chips are the size of a small matchbook,[5] some may be smaller than a thumb.[6] A pea-sized data crystal chip variant is used to store "micro" AIs, like Jerrod. They are compatible with a laptop's auxiliary reader port and can connect to the laptop's holographic projector.[7]
Background
Data crystal chips are often used to store data that cannot be sent via wireless transmissions because of the data's sensitive or complex nature. They are used by the United Nations Space Command to store navigation and weapons data as well as strategic and tactical intelligence.[8] Data crystal chips are made up of a ceramic composite, with substrate filaments, conduit tracers, carbon sealant, silicon mesh, and crystal synthesis.[9]
A relatively common storage medium for the Riemann matrix of an artificial intelligence construct—from "micro" AIs to starship-grade "smart" AIs—a data crystal can be considered the physical entity of an AI.[4] "Smart" AIs of high importance have a matrix fail-safe that will either destroy the data crystal or render it useless when activated.[2] Despite this, Doctor Catherine Halsey's personal AI, Kalmiya, was able to reconstruct a fragment of erased information from trace ionization that was taken from Araqiel's data chip, after Halsey initiated his fail-safe.[10]
For the SPARTAN-II program, by 2525, Materials Group's Chi Ceti IV division was developing data crystal chips compatible with the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor, given a budget of nearly three million credits with materials imported from Muroto.[9] With the Mark V and subsequent versions of the Mjolnir armor, a data crystal chip containing an AI matrix can be inserted into the Spartan wearer's neural interface; this allows the AI and Spartan to synchronize on a mental level, fine-tuning the supersoldier's reflexes to an even greater degree.[11][12] A data crystal chip may also be physically inserted into the systems of a Covenant fleet warships or military space stations to allow the AI to infiltrate the ship's battle network and take control of the ship's systems.[13][14] When a smart AI, Black-Box, was inserted into the systems of Pious Inquisitor, the AI instantly absorbed all the ship's information in the vessel's data banks and transferred it to his data chip.[15] Data crystal chips can also be inserted into numerous terminals and consoles on Forerunner structures, including Installation 04[16] and Requiem.[17] An armored matrix may be used to transport and protect an AI's data crystal chip; this is often done when no holotank is available.[18]
Trivia
Though Cortana's data crystal chip is featured prominently in Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 3, and Halo 4, her method of transfer varies between each game. In Halo: Combat Evolved, Cortana's matrix is transferred only when the chip is directly inserted into an access port. In Halo 2, Cortana is capable of transferring from the MJOLNIR Mark VI's gauntlets to any electronic system in close proximity without using the chip. The chip returns in Halo 3, though Cortana is seen transferring herself remotely to and from the device, much as she did via the suit's gauntlets in Halo 2. Halo 4 reintroduces the direct-insertion system from Halo: Combat Evolved, despite Cortana having upgraded the suit since the events of Halo 3. This may be do to Cortana's deteriorating state of rampancy, as at one point she mentions being "unable to move on her own".
Gallery
Captain Jacob Keyes holding a data crystal chip in Halo: Combat Evolved
Keyes holding a data crystal chip in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
John-117 holding Cortana's data crystal chip
Cortana transferring into a data crystal chip
Cortana's data crystal chip in an armored matrix
A data chip beside the body of Professor Laszlo Sorvad
Cortana's data crystal chip on a dog tag chain
Schematics of a chip
List of appearances
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Sources
- ^ Halo: First Strike, page 402 (2010)
- ^ a b Halo: First Strike, page 157 (2010)
- ^ Halo: Glasslands, page 211
- ^ a b Halo: Glasslands, page 225
- ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 265
- ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 13
- ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 147
- ^ Halo: Evolutions, "The Mona Lisa", page 169
- ^ a b Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series, Act Two
- ^ Halo: First Strike, page 159 (2010)
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 252 (2001)
- ^ Halo: Combat Evolved, campaign level, The Pillar of Autumn
- ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 219
- ^ Halo: First Strike, page 77 (2010)
- ^ Halo: Mortal Dictata, page 225
- ^ Halo: Combat Evolved, campaign level, Assault on the Control Room
- ^ Halo 4, campaign level Requiem
- ^ Halo: The Flood, page 317 (2003); page 354 (2010)
