Wallace Fujikawa
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February 18, 2318 (aged 102) |
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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.
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[edit] 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.
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Plaque commemorating Fujikawa on the Quito Space Tether.
Wallace Fujikawa and Tobias Fleming Shaw with their Nobel Prize for the discovery of Slipspace travel.
[edit] List of appearances
- Halo 3 (Memorial plaque only)
- Halo: Contact Harvest (Mentioned only)
- Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe
- The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole (Mentioned only)
- Halo Legends
