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Though it has never been elaborated on in detail, it is suspected that [[Covenant]] versions of the concept use [[Wikipedia:Phased array optics|phased array optics]] to project a three-dimensional [[hologram]] of background scenery around the wearer of the system, effectively ''bending'' light, a task well within the [[Covenant|Covenant's]] [[Technological Achievement Tiers|tier two technology level]]. The technology can be utilized on [[Human]] armor systems, such as the [[MJOLNIR]] armor, but the [[UNSC]] has only developed a rough equivalent, the [[Camouflage Cloak]].<ref>''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''</ref> | Though it has never been elaborated on in detail, it is suspected that [[Covenant]] versions of the concept use [[Wikipedia:Phased array optics|phased array optics]] to project a three-dimensional [[hologram]] of background scenery around the wearer of the system, effectively ''bending'' light, a task well within the [[Covenant|Covenant's]] [[Technological Achievement Tiers|tier two technology level]]. The technology can be utilized on [[Human]] armor systems, such as the [[MJOLNIR]] armor, but the [[UNSC]] has only developed a rough equivalent, the [[Camouflage Cloak]].<ref>''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''</ref> | ||
Talc powder and other atmospheric particles can disrupt the systems, causing the technology to overload and fail. <ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]]''</ref> The device also generates a considerable amount of heat, causing its user to be clearly visible on [[Human]] thermal goggles and some variations of the [[Sniper Rifle]]. <ref>''[[Halo: The Flood]]''</ref> The humans of [[Alpha Base]] on [[Installation 04]] used this advantage when their base was infiltrated by stealth [[Elites]], equipping their [[Fire Team]]s with infrared goggles allowing them to easily see the attackers. In addition, William and Kelly employed | Talc powder and other atmospheric particles can disrupt the systems, causing the technology to overload and fail. <ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]]''</ref> The device also generates a considerable amount of heat, causing its user to be clearly visible on [[Human]] thermal goggles and some variations of the [[Sniper Rifle]]. <ref>''[[Halo: The Flood]]''</ref> The humans of [[Alpha Base]] on [[Installation 04]] used this advantage when their base was infiltrated by stealth [[Elites]], equipping their [[Fire Team]]s with infrared goggles allowing them to easily see the attackers. In addition, William and Kelly employed talc powder in order to overload the camouflage on [[Reach]] in order to find them<ref>[[Halo: First Strike]]</ref>, though this appears to have been altered in the games. | ||
==Issues with Other Items== | ==Issues with Other Items== | ||