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'''Holotank''' is a device used to project to a [[Holography|hologram]]. | '''Holotank''', also referred to as a '''holo-projector''', is a device used to project to a [[Holography|hologram]]. A variety of different sizes and shapes of holotank exist, and the term is used to refer to both [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 221''</ref> and [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]]<ref name="CH">'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''chapter 3'', page 56</ref> devices. Small holotanks commonly used by AIs are often referred to as holo-pedestals. | ||
==UNSC== | ==UNSC== | ||
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==Covenant== | ==Covenant== | ||
The Covenant commonly use holotanks on their starships, and they are plentiful in ''[[High Charity (Structure)|High Charity]]'' as well. [[AI]]s can also access the map data from the holotank's link to the Covenant information network and give directions verbally to anyone near the holotank. In ''[[Halo 2]]'', [[Cortana]] enters one to gain access to info in High Charity on the level [[Gravemind (Level)|Gravemind]], remaining there for the rest of the game. The Covenant also utilize | The Covenant commonly use holotanks on their starships, and they are plentiful in ''[[High Charity (Structure)|High Charity]]'' as well. [[AI]]s can also access the map data from the holotank's link to the Covenant information network and give directions verbally to anyone near the holotank. In ''[[Halo 2]]'', [[Cortana]] enters one to gain access to info in High Charity on the level [[Gravemind (Level)|Gravemind]], remaining there for the rest of the game. The Covenant also utilize [[portable holo-pedestal]]s, to communicate over distance or in the battlefield. The [[Luminary|Luminaries]] mounted on Covenant ships are typically linked to the bridge's holotank, which can display the information detected by the Luminary.<ref name="CH"/> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:Holo.jpg|Cortana displayed on the [[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]'s holotank. | File:Holo.jpg|Cortana displayed on the [[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]'s holotank. | ||
File:H3ODST PreparetoDropCinematic.jpg|A large UNSC holographic table. | File:H3ODST PreparetoDropCinematic.jpg|A large UNSC holographic table. | ||
Revision as of 17:04, October 3, 2010
Holotank, also referred to as a holo-projector, is a device used to project to a hologram. A variety of different sizes and shapes of holotank exist, and the term is used to refer to both UNSC[1] and Covenant[2] devices. Small holotanks commonly used by AIs are often referred to as holo-pedestals.
UNSC
Holotanks are used to project a hologram of information and are sometimes reserved for AIs, though other information can be displayed, such as mission recordings and holo-vids. UNSC Holotanks vary greatly in size and shape, ranging from small cylindrical pedestals reserved for AI avatars to large tables used to display tactical information.
Covenant
The Covenant commonly use holotanks on their starships, and they are plentiful in High Charity as well. AIs can also access the map data from the holotank's link to the Covenant information network and give directions verbally to anyone near the holotank. In Halo 2, Cortana enters one to gain access to info in High Charity on the level Gravemind, remaining there for the rest of the game. The Covenant also utilize portable holo-pedestals, to communicate over distance or in the battlefield. The Luminaries mounted on Covenant ships are typically linked to the bridge's holotank, which can display the information detected by the Luminary.[2]
Gallery
Cortana displayed on the Pillar of Autumn's holotank.
A large UNSC holographic table.
A UNSC holotank displaying a diagram of a Forerunner Shield World.
A portable Covenant holo-pedestal displaying the hologram of the Prophet of Truth.
The Spirit of Fire's holo-tank displaying the Covenant shield on Arcadia.
A Covenant holotank displaying the planet Reach.
Sources
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 221
- ^ a b Halo: Contact Harvest, chapter 3, page 56
