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{{Quote|The Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine became a reality in April 2291 due entirely to vision, perseverance, and dedication of these two pioneers in quantum engineering and applied theoretical physics. They have opened a path to the stars for all of us.|Memorial plaque on [[Quito Space Tether]].
{{Quote|The Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine became a reality in April 2291 due entirely to vision, perseverance, and dedication of these two pioneers in quantum engineering and applied theoretical physics. They have opened a path to the stars for all of us.|Memorial plaque on [[Quito Space Tether]].
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'''Dr. Wallace Fujikawa'''<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13824 Bungie Weekly Update]</ref>'''ScD, QEnD''', along with [[Tobias Fleming Shaw|Doctor Tobias Fleming Shaw]], was the co-creator of the [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]] in [[2291]]. This device allowed [[human]]ity to reach locations beyond the [[Sol System|solar system]] through manipulation of [[Slipstream Space]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'''</ref>
'''Dr. Wallace Fujikawa,'''<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=13824 Bungie Weekly Update]</ref> '''ScD, QEnD''', along with [[Tobias Fleming Shaw|Doctor Tobias Fleming Shaw]], was the co-creator of the [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]] in [[2291]]. This device allowed [[human]]ity to reach locations beyond the [[Sol System|solar system]] through manipulation of [[Slipstream space]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'''</ref>


He held the title of Doctor of Science and was renowned for his work in the field of quantum electro-nuclear dynamics, and also held a doctorate in said field.
He held the title of Doctor of Science and was renowned for his work in the field of quantum electro-nuclear dynamics, and also held a doctorate in said field.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Fujikawa seems to be of [[Japan]]ese descent. "Fujikawa" means "Wisteria River" in Japanese.
*Fujikawa seems to be of [[Wikipedia:Japan|Japanese]] descent. "Fujikawa" means "Wisteria River" in Japanese.
*An elementary school in Missouri was named in Fujikawa's honor. A notable student of this school was the future [[Admiral]] [[Preston Jeremiah Cole|Preston Cole]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe|Halo Evolutions]]''', "[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]"</ref>
*The [[Wallace Fujikawa Elementary School]] in [[Missouri]] was named in Fujikawa's honor. A notable student of this school was the future [[Admiral]] [[Preston Jeremiah Cole|Preston Cole]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe|Halo Evolutions]]''', "[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]"</ref>
*Wallace Fujikawa's appearance in ''[[Origins]]'' bears a striking resemblance to [[wikipedia:George Takei|George Takei]] of ''[[wikipedia:Star Trek|Star Trek]]'' fame.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Wallace fujikawa bio.png|Plaque commemorating Fujikawa on the [[Quito Space Tether]].
File:Wallace fujikawa bio.png|Plaque commemorating Fujikawa on the [[Quito Space Tether]].
File:Wallace_fujikawa.png
File:Wallace_fujikawa.png|Fujikawa as depicted in the plaque.
File:Shaw-Fujikawa_Noble_Prize.jpg|Wallace Fujikawa and Tobias Fleming Shaw with their Nobel Prize for the discovery of Slipspace travel.
File:Shaw-Fujikawa_Noble_Prize.jpg|Wallace Fujikawa and Tobias Fleming Shaw with their Nobel Prize for the discovery of Slipspace travel.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{First mentioned}}
*''[[Halo 3]]'' {{Fm}}
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
*''[[Halo Legends]]''
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*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''  
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''  
**''[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Outpost Discovery]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
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Latest revision as of 21:43, August 15, 2022

Wallace Fujikawa
Fujikawa.png
Biographical information

Born:

April 20, 2215

Died:

February 18, 2318 (aged 102)

Personal details

Gender:

Male

Political and military information

Affiliation:

Unified Earth Government

Notable info:

Co-creator of the Slipspace drive

 

"The Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine became a reality in April 2291 due entirely to vision, perseverance, and dedication of these two pioneers in quantum engineering and applied theoretical physics. They have opened a path to the stars for all of us."
— Memorial plaque on Quito Space Tether.

Dr. Wallace Fujikawa,[1] ScD, QEnD, along with Doctor Tobias Fleming Shaw, was the co-creator of the Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine in 2291. This device allowed humanity to reach locations beyond the solar system through manipulation of Slipstream space.[2]

He held the title of Doctor of Science and was renowned for his work in the field of quantum electro-nuclear dynamics, and also held a doctorate in said field.

Trivia[edit]

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]