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'''Hard light''', also spelled '''hard-light''', is the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] name for [[Forerunner]] technology that allows light to be transformed into a solid state to bear weight and perform a variety of tasks. The technology is used in [[energy bridge]]s as well as to lock Forerunner [[door]]s.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe:''' ''Wages of Sin''</ref> | '''Hard light''', also spelled '''hard-light''', is the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] name for [[Forerunner]] technology that allows light to be transformed into a solid state to bear weight and perform a variety of tasks. The technology is used in [[energy bridge]]s as well as to lock Forerunner [[door]]s.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe:''' ''Wages of Sin''</ref> | ||
It is also used in the construction and composition of Forerunner structures, and as a covering for mechanical and technological | It is also used in the construction and composition of Forerunner structures, and as a covering for mechanical and technological mechanisms, such as on the arms of a [[War Sphinx]].<ref>'''Halo: Cryptum''', pages 93, and 194.</ref> | ||
Many Forerunner ships use hard light technology to form its internal divisions and compartments. This allows a Forerunner ship to easily reconfigure its layout, furnishings or decoration at will. | Many Forerunner ships use hard light technology to form its internal divisions and compartments. This allows a Forerunner ship to easily reconfigure its layout, furnishings or decoration at will. | ||
Revision as of 00:09, January 20, 2011
Hard light, also spelled hard-light, is the Covenant name for Forerunner technology that allows light to be transformed into a solid state to bear weight and perform a variety of tasks. The technology is used in energy bridges as well as to lock Forerunner doors.[1]
It is also used in the construction and composition of Forerunner structures, and as a covering for mechanical and technological mechanisms, such as on the arms of a War Sphinx.[2]
Many Forerunner ships use hard light technology to form its internal divisions and compartments. This allows a Forerunner ship to easily reconfigure its layout, furnishings or decoration at will.
Most Forerunner sturctures project a hard light decorative shell over the structural support elements of the building.
List of appearances
- Halo: Combat Evolved (First appearance)
- Halo 3
- Halo Wars
- Halo: The Flood
- Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe
- Halo: Cryptum
- Halo Graphic Novel
- Halo: Blood Line
