Bright Sprite Holo Disc by Arasika Industries

Bright Sprite Holo Disc by Arasika Industries is a digital pet object introduced in The Sims 3: Into the Future. It can be found under the Entertainment category in buy mode, and upon purchase, a random name is assigned to the Sprite. Functionally, Sprites are very similar to minor pets introduced in The Sims 3: Pets. Sprites have a mood, and the mood changes depending on Sims' interactions with them. However, unlike minor pets, Sprites cannot die, even if they are not cared for.
==Interactions==
Several interactions become available after a Holo Disc is purchased. These interactions can be performed by interacting with the Holo Disc object that is placed in the inventory, or on the lot. Interacting with Sprites increases the advanced technology skill (+500/hr by default) and the social motive.
* Summon
* Clean
* Feed (Requires nanites)
* Talk To
* Rename
* Change Sprite Form
* Check Sprite's Mood
Sprite owners also have access to unique social interactions with other sprite owners. (Or, in the case of Show Off Sprite specifically, any Sim who can be socialized with regardless)
* Show Off Sprite
* Ask for Sprite Form
* Share Sprite Form
* Sprite Chat
When a Holo Disc is on display, the Sprite will float in place above the disc, with an idle animation and sound loop depending on their mood.
Sprites also have a voice, which sounds squeaky and infantile with a robotic-sounding filter. Usually, when they are happy, their vocalizations sound like cooing and laughter. When their mood is low, they sob and whimper softly instead.
==Sprite Forms==
Sprites have skins that are called as forms, and these forms can be changed at any time. Upon initial purchase, a Sim with no advanced technology skill will have access to a single random sprite form that has no special requirements. However, more can be unlocked by asking other Sims for their sprite forms, increasing advanced technology skill, and being employed in a career in Oasis Landing.
Sims can bypass the requirements to unlock a sprite form, by asking another Sim to share their sprite form. The Sim in question has to have that specific form equipped, and must accept the sharing request.
Image	Name 	Unlock method
 	Feronix	One of the default forms that is randomly unlocked upon purchase.
 	Gamma 	One of the default forms that is randomly unlocked upon purchase.
 	Jenum 	One of the default forms that is randomly unlocked upon purchase.
 	Metaso 	One of the default forms that is randomly unlocked upon purchase.
 	Phobus 	One of the default forms that is randomly unlocked upon purchase.
 	Pixon 	One of the default forms that is randomly unlocked upon purchase.
 	Simulus	One of the default forms that is randomly unlocked upon purchase.
 	Astrid 	Reaching level 5 in astronomer career.
 	Roboid 	Reaching level 5 in bot arena career.
 	Futech 	Reaching level 3 in advanced technology skill.
 	Zigrid 	Reaching level 5 in advanced technology skill.
 	Chromec	Reaching level 7 in advanced technology skill.
 	Esper 	Advanced technology skill challenge.
==Gallery==
Talking with Sprite.jpg|A Sim talking with a sprite.
Two Sprites Talking.jpg|Two sprites talking.
Feed Sprite.jpg|A Sim feeding a sprite with a nanite.
Bot Building with Sprite.jpg|A Sim using Reventlov's Bot Workshop with a sprite.
LaserHarp with Sprite.jpg|A Sim playing laser rhythm-a-con with a sprite.
Work Out with Sprite.jpg|A Sim working out with a sprite.
== Trivia ==
* The Dream Pod's Advanced Technology dream references this item in the Influence Dream option "Throw Holo Disc like a Frisbee".
* As shown in the Check Sprite's Mood interaction, Sprites can convey thoughts and feelings to Sims, at least to the extent of them alerting Sims to their current wants and needs. In the Sprite Chat interaction, they can also be seen conveying them to other Sprites as well.
* Jenum is used as the Sprite form depicted in moodlets where Sprites are specifically involved. In the moodlet for Sprite Chat, the Jenum is shown talking to one in the Feronix form.
* With the exception of Esper, Sprite forms seem to have their designs inspired by either creatures of other species, or physical objects.
** Feronix has a clear foxlike appearance.
** Gamma is likely based on a rabbit or other lagomorph, with long ears and a small bun tail.
** Jenum's resemblance is not exactly clear, though vaguely points to that of a penguin in terms of shape and color scheme distribution; though, it lacks a beak.
** Metaso looks like a kind of rodent, likely a mouse. It could be said that they resemble a computer mouse, too.
** Phobus has a star-like silhouette, though they also resemble a kind of fish. Their back has a spiky texture, though, like a hedgehog or porcupine, though it could be a trail if they were to be interpreted as a star.
** Pixon has a liquid-droplet shape, though also having limbs.
** Simulus has typical attributes of fish, like having fins for limbs and a scaly orange body. More specifically, it looks like a goldfish.
** Astrid and Roboid resemble an asteroid and Plumbot respectively, confirmed by their namesakes and unlock methods.
** Futech and Zigrid are visual counterparts of each other, with a clear angel and devil motif respectively.
** Chromec resembles a unicorn with a rainbow-striped mane and tail.
* Feronix and Esper are the only two Sprite forms that have pronounced noses. While Feronix, Gamma, Jenum, Metaso, Chromec and Esper have visible ears, Phobus, Pixon, Simulus, Roboid, Astrid, Futech, and Zigrid do not.
* The animation of the Sprites blinking is on a static loop, even while the game is lagging.
==Other languages==
Language 	Object name 	Translated etymology
English 	Bright Sprite Holo Disc by Arasika Industries	
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Norwegian 	HoloKompis fra Arasika 	HoloBuddy from Arasika
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ru:Голографический диск
Category:Pets
Category:Inventory items
Category:Into the Future