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[[File:Covenant Spy probe.jpg|250px|thumb | [[File:Covenant Spy probe.jpg|250px|thumb|A spy probe depicted in the comic book adaptation of ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''.]] | ||
Covenant '''spy probes''' are small, softball or baseball-sized automaton machines used by the Covenant for reconnaissance and intelligence roles. | Covenant '''spy probes''' are small, softball or baseball-sized automaton machines used by the Covenant for reconnaissance and intelligence roles. | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
These machines have a single photo eye for data collection. Over a number of days, it slowly builds up a charge as it collects data and information. Once it reaches critical energy, a tiny sliver of thallium nitride memory crystal is ejected at the speed of light, surrounded by a miniature [[slipspace]] field. The sliver is directed toward precise Slipspace coordinates where a waiting Covenant entity will recover it and the data it contains. | These machines have a single photo eye for data collection. Over a number of days, it slowly builds up a charge as it collects data and information. Once it reaches critical energy, a tiny sliver of thallium nitride memory crystal is ejected at the speed of light, surrounded by a miniature [[slipspace]] field. The sliver is directed toward precise Slipspace coordinates where a waiting Covenant entity will recover it and the data it contains.{{Ref/Reuse|probe}} | ||
During the [[Human-Covenant War]] probes were colored dark gray so they can blend into the hull of UNSC vessels, instead of the standard lavender color of Covenant alloys.<ref name="probe">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''pages 215-216''</ref> | During the [[Human-Covenant War]], probes were colored dark gray, so they can blend into the hull of UNSC vessels, instead of the standard lavender color of Covenant alloys.<ref name="probe">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''pages 215-216''</ref> | ||
== Operational use == | == Operational use == | ||
An example use of the probe was at the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]] where a probe attached to the {{UNSCShip|Iroquois}} and revealed the [[human]] presence at [[Reach]]. This culminated in the [[Fall of Reach]]. | An example use of the probe was at the [[Battle of Sigma Octanus IV]] where a probe attached to the {{UNSCShip|Iroquois}} and revealed the [[human]] presence at [[Reach]]. This culminated in the [[Fall of Reach]].{{Ref/Reuse|probe}} | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
The spy probe is similar in function to the UNSC's [[telemetry probe]]. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:HE5_CovenantProbe.png|A Covenant spy probe used by [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group]] to spy on [[Fireteam Majestic]] in [[2558]].{{Ref/Comic|HEsc|Issue=5}} | |||
</gallery> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
==See also== | |||
*[[Malakost tracker]] | |||
*[[Telemetry probe]] | |||
[[Category:Covenant technology]] | [[Category:Covenant technology]] | ||
[[Category:Sensors]] | |||
[[Category:Robots]] | |||
Latest revision as of 14:19, February 15, 2024
Covenant spy probes are small, softball or baseball-sized automaton machines used by the Covenant for reconnaissance and intelligence roles.
Overview[edit]
These machines have a single photo eye for data collection. Over a number of days, it slowly builds up a charge as it collects data and information. Once it reaches critical energy, a tiny sliver of thallium nitride memory crystal is ejected at the speed of light, surrounded by a miniature slipspace field. The sliver is directed toward precise Slipspace coordinates where a waiting Covenant entity will recover it and the data it contains.[1]
During the Human-Covenant War, probes were colored dark gray, so they can blend into the hull of UNSC vessels, instead of the standard lavender color of Covenant alloys.[1]
Operational use[edit]
An example use of the probe was at the Battle of Sigma Octanus IV where a probe attached to the UNSC Iroquois and revealed the human presence at Reach. This culminated in the Fall of Reach.[1]
Trivia[edit]
The spy probe is similar in function to the UNSC's telemetry probe.
Gallery[edit]
![A Covenant spy probe used by Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group to spy on Fireteam Majestic in 2558.[2]](https://halo.wiki.gallery/images/thumb/e/e0/HE5_CovenantProbe.png/200px-HE5_CovenantProbe.png)
A Covenant spy probe used by Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group to spy on Fireteam Majestic in 2558.[2]
![A Covenant spy probe used by Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group to spy on Fireteam Majestic in 2558.[2]](/File:HE5_CovenantProbe.png)
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo: The Fall of Reach (First appearance)
- Halo: Fall of Reach
- Halo: Escalation
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c Halo: The Fall of Reach, pages 215-216
- ^ Halo: Escalation, issue 5
