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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Shortly after the [[Battle of Miridem]] in [[2544]], such a device was utilized by a team of [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartans]] during their [[Raid on the Third Fleet of Glorious Consequence|mission to rescue]] [[ | Shortly after the [[Battle of Miridem]] in [[2544]], such a device was utilized by a team of [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartans]] during their [[Raid on the Third Fleet of Glorious Consequence|mission to rescue]] Dr. [[Catherine Halsey]] from a [[Covenant]] [[Third Fleet of Glorious Consequence|fleet]] by using [[Open Frame 92/Extra-Vehicular Activity|OF92/EVA Booster Frames]]. The fleet's [[Supreme Commander]], [[Luro 'Taralumee]], was able to fool the scanning device's sensors and make it appear that there were multiple signals; these false signals were baited traps, as they led to [[antimatter charge]]s. One of these decoys was successful, resulting in the death of [[Solomon-069]]. However, [[John-117]] realized that the Covenant knew the Spartans' objective; he thus deduced that Halsey's real signal originated from the Covenant flagship, ''[[Resplendent Fervor]]''.<ref name="package"/> | ||
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Revision as of 00:46, August 22, 2015
This unidentified scanning device is a piece of equipment used by the United Nations Space Command to detect signal frequencies, specifically weak signals with a short radius. In order for the scanning device to function properly, the operator must get close enough to be able to read any signals in the area.[1]
Overview
Shortly after the Battle of Miridem in 2544, such a device was utilized by a team of Spartans during their mission to rescue Dr. Catherine Halsey from a Covenant fleet by using OF92/EVA Booster Frames. The fleet's Supreme Commander, Luro 'Taralumee, was able to fool the scanning device's sensors and make it appear that there were multiple signals; these false signals were baited traps, as they led to antimatter charges. One of these decoys was successful, resulting in the death of Solomon-069. However, John-117 realized that the Covenant knew the Spartans' objective; he thus deduced that Halsey's real signal originated from the Covenant flagship, Resplendent Fervor.[1]
Notes
Based upon what limited information that is available, the scanning device is probably deployed either aboard the Booster Frames, or deployed onto the hull of a target vessel, in this case, a CCS-class battlecruiser. It can also probably be inferred that the Covenant were able to fool these devices by possibly rigging multiple Antimatter Charges with a false signal transmitter programmed to broadcast on the same frequency of Dr. Halsey's beacon, and the bombs themselves programmed to detonate by proximity alert once the false signal is investigated.
Gallery
The scanning device, activating.
The scanning device, penetrating a Covenant ship's shield.
The scanning device, fully activated.
The Booster Frame's control panel receiving a reading from the scanning device.
List of appearances
- Halo Legends
- The Package (First appearance)
