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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]]. | |||
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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 Doctor [[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. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Fujikawa seems to be of | *Fujikawa seems to be of [[Japan]]ese descent. "Fujikawa" means "Wisteria River" in Japanese. | ||
*An elementary school in Missouri | *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>'' | ||
*Wallace Fujikawa's appearance in ''[[Origins]]'' bears a striking resemblance to [[wikipedia:George Takei|George Takei]] of ''[[wikipedia:Star Trek|Star Trek]]'' fame. | *Wallace Fujikawa's appearance in ''[[Origins]]'' bears a striking resemblance to [[wikipedia:George Takei|George Takei]] of ''[[wikipedia:Star Trek|Star Trek]]'' fame. | ||
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- "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 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
- Fujikawa seems to be of 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 Cole.[3]
- Wallace Fujikawa's appearance in Origins bears a striking resemblance to George Takei of Star Trek fame.
Gallery
Plaque commemorating Fujikawa on the Quito Space Tether.
Wallace Fujikawa and Tobias Fleming Shaw with their Nobel Prize for the discovery of Slipspace travel.
