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'''Z-5080 Short-Range Spectrum Augmenter/Vision''', also known as '''Promethean vision''', is a [[Forerunner]] short-range, full-spectrum vision enhancement system.<ref name="Gameplay">[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!halo-evolved/gameplay/31afe32b-0e07-45c0-9424-3adc6e1eadca '''Halo 4 Official Site:''' ''GAMEPLAY'']</ref>  
[[File:H4 - Promethean Vision.png|thumb|250px|Promethean vision in ''Halo 4'' gameplay.]]
'''Z-5080 Short-Range Spectrum Augmenter/Vision''',<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!halo-evolved/gameplay/31afe32b-0e07-45c0-9424-3adc6e1eadca '''Halo 4 Official Site:''' ''GAMEPLAY'']</ref> also known as '''Promethean vision''', is an [[armor abilities|armor ability]] set to appear in ''[[Halo 4]]''.


== Overview ==
==Overview==
Somewhat similar to the [[Visual Intelligence System, Reconnaissance|VISR]] mode in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', it highlights enemies and allows the player to see enemies through walls.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Omxyh9Ti9Yw& '''YouTube''': ''NEW! E3 2012 Game Spot Halo 4 Interview: Campaign, Spartan Ops, and War Games! *HD*'']</ref> It is claimed to be balanced by its ability to be fooled by the [[Armor abilities#Active Camouflage|Active Camouflage]] and [[Armor abilities#Hologram|Hologram]] armor abilities and by the noise produces when it is in use.{{Citation needed}} It will have limited range, and works by sending out pulses similar to sonar.{{Citation needed}}
Developed for use by the [[Promethean]]s, an elite class of Forerunner [[Warrior-Servant]]s, Promethean vision allows the user to detect shapes and movement through solid barriers. It has been adapted for use with the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)]] in conjunction with Version 4.0 of the [[Visual Intelligence System, Reconnaissance]]. It can also function with [[John-117]]'s uniquely upgraded [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI MJOLNIR suit]].<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Omxyh9Ti9Yw& '''YouTube''': ''NEW! E3 2012 Game Spot Halo 4 Interview: Campaign, Spartan Ops, and War Games! *HD*'']</ref> Its effectiveness is somewhat limited by its inability perceive the use of [[active camouflage]] and the [[Type-27 Responsive Holographic Form Emulator]], as well as the noise it produces when it is in use.<ref>'''Game Informer''', ''May 2012''</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Promethean Vision Spartan Ops.png|Promethean vision in [[Spartan Ops]].
File:Promethean Vision Spartan Ops.png|A [[SPARTAN-IV Program|SPARTAN-IV]] using Promethean vision.
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==Sources==
==Sources==
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==Links==
*[[Promethean]]


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Revision as of 15:43, June 6, 2012

John-117 utilizing Promethean vision.

Z-5080 Short-Range Spectrum Augmenter/Vision, also known as Promethean vision, is a Forerunner short-range, full-spectrum vision enhancement system.[1]

Overview

Developed for use by the Prometheans, an elite class of Forerunner Warrior-Servants, Promethean vision allows the user to detect shapes and movement through solid barriers. It has been adapted for use with the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2) in conjunction with Version 4.0 of the Visual Intelligence System, Reconnaissance. It can also function with John-117's uniquely upgraded Mark VI MJOLNIR suit.[2] Its effectiveness is somewhat limited by its inability perceive the use of active camouflage and the Type-27 Responsive Holographic Form Emulator, as well as the noise it produces when it is in use.[3]

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources