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The activation index of [[Installation 04]] was retrieved by [[John-117]] at the guidance of [[monitor]] [[343 Guilty Spark]] in accordance with the proper [[containment protocol]]s after the [[Flood]] was released during the [[Battle of Installation 04]] on [[2552#September|September 21, 2552]]. Following protocol to the letter, the monitor led the Spartan through the [[Library]] until every security barrier protecting the index could be lifted. Upon reaching the facility's top floor, the Master Chief descended on the [[Index Chamber]]'s central [[elevator]] back to the bottom, where the index lay suspended over the main chasm.{{Ref/Reuse|h1l}} John obtained the index from its storage casket but Guilty Spark immediately took custody of the artifact in accordance with protocol. After the two [[Slipspace translocation|teleported]] to the [[Control Room (Installation 04)|control room]], the monitor relinquished the index back to the [[Reclaimer]] as only he was allowed to reunify the index with [[the Core]]. The Master Chief inserted the index to the Core, but [[Cortana]] immediately prevented the installation's activation, having been informed of Halo's true purpose.{{Ref/Reuse|twobetrayers}} Cortana downloaded the index's data into her systems and it remained in her possession over the coming months. On [[2552#December|December 11, 2552]], Cortana used the digital index to activate [[Installation 08|Installation 04's replacement]] constructed by [[Installation 00|the Ark]].{{Ref/Reuse|h3h}} | The activation index of [[Installation 04]] was retrieved by [[John-117]] at the guidance of [[monitor]] [[343 Guilty Spark]] in accordance with the proper [[containment protocol]]s after the [[Flood]] was released during the [[Battle of Installation 04]] on [[2552#September|September 21, 2552]]. Following protocol to the letter, the monitor led the Spartan through the [[Library]] until every security barrier protecting the index could be lifted. Upon reaching the facility's top floor, the Master Chief descended on the [[Index Chamber]]'s central [[elevator]] back to the bottom, where the index lay suspended over the main chasm.{{Ref/Reuse|h1l}} John obtained the index from its storage casket but Guilty Spark immediately took custody of the artifact in accordance with protocol. After the two [[Slipspace translocation|teleported]] to the [[Control Room (Installation 04)|control room]], the monitor relinquished the index back to the [[Reclaimer]] as only he was allowed to reunify the index with [[the Core]]. The Master Chief inserted the index to the Core, but [[Cortana]] immediately prevented the installation's activation, having been informed of Halo's true purpose.{{Ref/Reuse|twobetrayers}} Cortana downloaded the index's data into her systems and it remained in her possession over the coming months. On [[2552#December|December 11, 2552]], Cortana used the digital index to activate [[Installation 08|Installation 04's replacement]] constructed by [[Installation 00|the Ark]].{{Ref/Reuse|h3h}} | ||
Cortana still possessed at least fragments of the index by the time of her destruction. In [[2560#May|May 2560]], [[the Weapon]] noted that the framework that she had used to lock down Cortana contained these fragments and, in order to keep them out of the hands of the [[Banished]],{{Ref/Note|It is unclear at this moment whether Cortana obtained the Index from Zeta Halo or retained a copy or fragments of the Index from [[Installation 04]]. However taking into account that the Weapon utilised the Index in the framework to trap Cortana, it is possible that fragments of the Alpha Halo Index were retained.}} the Master Chief allowed her to absorb the framework and the index fragments into herself.{{Ref/Level|Hi|[[Foundation]]}} | Cortana still possessed at least fragments of the index by the time of her destruction. In [[2560#May|May 2560]], [[the Weapon]] noted that the framework that she had used to lock down Cortana contained these fragments and, in order to keep them out of the hands of the [[Banished]],{{Ref/Note|id=HI|It is unclear at this moment whether Cortana obtained the Index from Zeta Halo or retained a copy or fragments of the Index from [[Installation 04]]. However taking into account that the Weapon utilised the Index in the framework to trap Cortana, it is possible that fragments of the Alpha Halo Index were retained.}} the Master Chief allowed her to absorb the framework and the index fragments into herself.{{Ref/Level|Hi|[[Foundation]]}} | ||
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