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[[File:Communications Array.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A communication node as seen in ''Halo 3''.]] | [[File:Communications Array.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A communication node as seen in ''Halo 3''.]] | ||
''' | A '''Spike of Obesience''', also known as a '''Covenant communication node''', is a mobile communication antenna that was used by the [[Covenant]] on the battlefield. These nodes connected to the [[Covenant battle network]] and functioned as a combination of proselytization network uplinks, communication hubs, and sensor relay nodes. | ||
== Appearance and function == | == Appearance and function == | ||
[[File:HCE-CovenantComNode.png|thumb|200px|A comm node in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.]] | [[File:HCE-CovenantComNode.png|thumb|200px|A comm node in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.]] | ||
The comm node appears to be either a modified storage crate or a similar device based on the same framework. It stands approximately eight feet tall and the three antennae on top add about five feet of height. It has several fold out controls on it, but they are in the [[Sangheili (language)|Sangheili language]] and are completely useless to the player. It is notable however, that the screens on uplink crates usually contain readouts on a planetary surface, likely the nearby planet Threshold, and links to orbiting spacecraft. The uplink crate emits a loud, random chirping noise and static when active. Its dark purple color affords it no camouflage whatsoever, tending to make it stand out. The only exception to this rule is when they are located in the interiors of Covenant vessels for transport. In this event, they provide extremely good cover, often blending into the background. | The comm node appears to be either a modified storage crate or a similar device based on the same framework. It stands approximately eight feet tall and the three antennae on top add about five feet of height. It has several fold out controls on it, but they are in the [[Sangheili (language)|Sangheili language]] and are completely useless to the player. It is notable however, that the screens on uplink crates usually contain readouts on a planetary surface, likely the nearby planet Threshold, and links to orbiting spacecraft. The uplink crate emits a loud, random chirping noise and static when active. Its dark purple color affords it no camouflage whatsoever, tending to make it stand out. The only exception to this rule is when they are located in the interiors of Covenant vessels for transport. In this event, they provide extremely good cover, often blending into the background. | ||