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[[File:Neural_interface_Reach.png|thumb|The neural interface on the back of a human skull.]] | [[File:Neural_interface_Reach.png|thumb|The neural interface on the back of a human skull.]] | ||
The '''neural interface''' is a type of technology used by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]].<ref name=" | The '''neural interface''' is a type of technology used by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]].<ref name="tfor118">'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 118''</ref> | ||
== Functions == | == Functions == | ||
The standard neural interface | The basic function of the standard neural interface is to act as a [[Identification friend or foe|"friend or foe" indicator]], so that radar signatures will pick up the owner's signature and identify it as friendly. This way, the wearer appears as a "yellow" blip on the motion tracker of another soldier's [[heads-up display]] and friendly fire is less likely.<ref name="tfor118"/> | ||
The neural interface is implanted at the base of the skull and cannot be removed without killing its owner or through sophisticated surgery. The most basic interface, known as a "neural chip", is implanted in all UNSC military personnel upon activation, but it can be replaced with a more specialized neural lace should the need arise.<ref name=" | The neural interface is implanted at the base of the skull and cannot be removed without killing its owner or through sophisticated surgery. The most basic interface, known as a "neural chip", is implanted in all UNSC military personnel upon activation, but it can be replaced with a more specialized neural lace should the need arise.<ref name="tfor118"/> Ship commanders receive [[command neural interface]]s, while the [[SPARTAN-II]]s have received the more specialized "[[SPARTAN neural interface]]". The basic neural chip is completely embedded under the skin and possesses no external interface port, unlike the more specialized variations.<ref group="note">This is evidenced by the fact none of the regular Marine personnel in the ''Halo'' games have a visible interface port on the back of their heads.</ref> | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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The neural interface is a type of technology used by the UNSC.[1]
Functions
The basic function of the standard neural interface is to act as a "friend or foe" indicator, so that radar signatures will pick up the owner's signature and identify it as friendly. This way, the wearer appears as a "yellow" blip on the motion tracker of another soldier's heads-up display and friendly fire is less likely.[1]
The neural interface is implanted at the base of the skull and cannot be removed without killing its owner or through sophisticated surgery. The most basic interface, known as a "neural chip", is implanted in all UNSC military personnel upon activation, but it can be replaced with a more specialized neural lace should the need arise.[1] Ship commanders receive command neural interfaces, while the SPARTAN-IIs have received the more specialized "SPARTAN neural interface". The basic neural chip is completely embedded under the skin and possesses no external interface port, unlike the more specialized variations.[note 1]
Trivia
- The skulls in the Halo games have neural interfaces.
Gallery
Diagrams of the Spartan neural interface.
Fleet Admiral Terrence Hood's command neural interface.
The neural interface, as seen on the Oddball in Halo: Combat Evolved.
Notes
- ^ This is evidenced by the fact none of the regular Marine personnel in the Halo games have a visible interface port on the back of their heads.
