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The '''DNA slot''' is a means of identification for [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Sangheili]]. The DNA slot consists of a rectangular black box standing about five [[unit]]s high. Green light sprays out of a slot on the structure's side where the Elite is supposed to place their hand. When this is done, the machine samples their tissue and compares its DNA with that on file.<ref name="zam">'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', Chapter 3 ''pages 93-94'' (2003 paperback); ''pages 105-106'' (2010 paperback)</ref> | The '''DNA slot''' is a means of identification for [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Sangheili]]. The DNA slot consists of a rectangular black box standing about five [[unit]]s high. Green light sprays out of a slot on the structure's side where the Elite is supposed to place their hand. When this is done, the machine samples their tissue and compares its DNA with that on file.<ref name="zam">'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', Chapter 3 ''pages 93-94'' (2003 paperback); ''pages 105-106'' (2010 paperback)</ref> | ||
They are seldom used except in formal meetings with [[San'Shyuum|Prophets]] or other members of the [[High Council]] as to prevent any assassination attempts. When they are used, they are often guarded by a squad of [[Special Operations Sangheili|Special Operations Elites]] who also must be presented with an [[Identity Disk]] before they are granted passage.<ref name="zam"/> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
Revision as of 13:50, March 17, 2018
The DNA slot is a means of identification for Covenant Sangheili. The DNA slot consists of a rectangular black box standing about five units high. Green light sprays out of a slot on the structure's side where the Elite is supposed to place their hand. When this is done, the machine samples their tissue and compares its DNA with that on file.[1]
They are seldom used except in formal meetings with Prophets or other members of the High Council as to prevent any assassination attempts. When they are used, they are often guarded by a squad of Special Operations Elites who also must be presented with an Identity Disk before they are granted passage.[1]
List of appearances
- Halo: The Flood (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ a b Halo: The Flood, Chapter 3 pages 93-94 (2003 paperback); pages 105-106 (2010 paperback)
