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An '''Identity Disk''' is carried by every [[Covenant]] [[Elite]] for security purposes. The Identity disk is a small diskette that is meant to be read on a handheld reader. It contains information on its holder, name, rank, etc.  
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An '''identity disk''' is carried by [[Covenant]] [[Sangheili]] for security purposes. The identity disk is a small diskette that is meant to be read on a handheld reader. It contains information on its holder's name, [[Covenant rank structure|rank]], etc.{{Ref/Novel|Id=TF3|TF|Chapter=3}} It is similar to the concept of the [[dog tag]] used by the [[UNSC Marine Corps]].


These are not often used, except when utmost formality is at hand, such as when an Elite wishes to meet with [[Prophets]] or other members of the [[High Council]]. In this case, they are also used in coordination with the [[DNA slot]] machines, to ensure the safety of the Prophets and council members.
They used in cases of utmost formality, such as meetings with [[San'Shyuum|Prophets]] or other members of the [[High Council]]. In this case, they are also used in coordination with the [[DNA slot]] machines, to ensure the safety of the Prophets and Council members.{{Ref/Reuse|TF3}}


[[Category: Technology]]
==List of appearances==
[[Category: The Covenant]]
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' {{1st}}
 
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
[[Category:Security technology]]
[[Category:Covenant technology]]

Latest revision as of 04:56, April 26, 2023

An identity disk is carried by Covenant Sangheili for security purposes. The identity disk is a small diskette that is meant to be read on a handheld reader. It contains information on its holder's name, rank, etc.[1] It is similar to the concept of the dog tag used by the UNSC Marine Corps.

They used in cases of utmost formality, such as meetings with Prophets or other members of the High Council. In this case, they are also used in coordination with the DNA slot machines, to ensure the safety of the Prophets and Council members.[1]

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  1. ^ a b Halo: The Flood, chapter 3