Holo-drone
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Holo-drones are small, mobile, spherical drones capable of remote use, usinganti-gravity generators for propulsion, used for the creation of high-qualityholographic real time images.[1]
Background[edit]
They are used for several functions, allowing face-to-face communication over relative short distance,[1] providing holographic duplicate decoys of important personnel, and engaging enemy forces without risking allied personnel.[2]
Sesa 'Refumee, theSangheili leader of afaction of heretics based onBasis anda gas mine onThreshold, used one of these to taunt aCovenant Special Operations assassination team, and later used another two to assist him in battle as he tried to kill theArbiter but failed.[3]
They are relatively weak in battle and a direct shot will result in static washing over their form, betraying their holographic nature. By using an unknown technology, these holo-drones can interact with the environment around them and attack and even physically harm their targets. Though they possess rudimentary shields, and are somehow capable of using actual weapons, they do not seem to be dedicated combat equipment. Physically, they resemble inactiveplasma grenades able to fly through the air fairly quickly, though slightly larger.
Trivia[edit]
- The holo-drone may have been inspired by similar holographic decoy technology featured in the 1990 filmTotal Recall.
- TheHologram armor ability appears to be a less sophisticated version of this technology, producing a holographic decoy of the user that is only able to move in a straight line.
- The holo-drone's ability to physically interact with its environment and even directly inflict damage suggests that this may be accomplished through the use ofhard light.
- In theHalo 2 campaign levelThe Oracle, there is a glitch allowing the player tofind the holo-drone near the beginning of the level without triggering the scripted sequence in which the drone is activated.
Gallery[edit]
An inert holo-drone.
A holo-drone with its flickering green lights off
Side view of a holo-drone
'Refumee deploying the Holo-drones.
'Refumee procures two holo-drones
A decoy of Heretic LeaderSesa 'Refumee produced by a holo-drone
'Refumee's holographic decoy flickers upon taking damage
List of appearances[edit]
- Halo 2(First appearance)
- Halo 2: Anniversary
Sources[edit]
- ^abHalo 2, campaign levelThe Oracle (Rtas 'Vadum: "He's using a holo-drone. He must beclose.")
- ^Halo 2, campaign levelThe Arbiter
- ^Halo 2, campaign levelThe Oracle
