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The Uplink Crate appears to be a modified [[Cargo/Gun Crate|storage crate]]. It stands approximantely eight feet tall, and the three antenna on top adds about four feet six inches. It has several handy fold out controls on it, unfortunately they are in the Covenant 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 and links to orbiting spacecraft. This too is interesting, as uplink crates are seen exclusively on the surfaces of the Halos, which are in fact, ring shaped, not spherical. The uplink crate emits a loud, random chirping noise and static when active. It's dark purple color affords it no camouflage whatsoever, tending to make it stand out, except when it is inside a Covenant vessel, however such is counterproductive as covenant vessels have internal communications systems.  

It is completely impervious to attack, and can not be moved in the game. They are never seen knocked over or even tipped in any of the levels, suggesting the [[Flood]] are either capable of utilizing them, or cannot move their bulk. Even a directround from a [[Scorpion]] can not even scratch the heavily engraved metal alloy that protects the machine. Driving into an uplink crate with a [[Warthog]] usually results in the vehicle being flipped over, so it is best to avoid these crates at all costs when operating a vehicle as they are far more dangerous than they may at first appear to be.