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[[Image:Cortana.jpg|thumb|Cortana]] | [[Image:Cortana.jpg|thumb|Cortana]] | ||
The '''Cortana Letters''' are a series of cryptic emails from "cortana@bungie.com", sent to [http://marathon.bungie.org/ marathon.bungie.org], the most prominent ''[[Marathon]]'' fan website, before the release of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. At the time, it was not known who [[Cortana]] was, and her emails offered a small glimpse of ''Halo''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s plot. The letters were supposedly authored by the former [[Bungie]] employee [[Nathan Bitner]].{{Citation needed}} | The '''Cortana Letters''' are a series of cryptic emails from "cortana@bungie.com", sent to [http://marathon.bungie.org/ marathon.bungie.org], the most prominent ''[[Marathon]]'' fan website, before the release of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. At the time, it was not known who [[Cortana]] was, and her emails offered a small glimpse of ''Halo''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s plot. The letters were supposedly authored by the former [[Bungie]] employee [[Nathan Bitner]].{{Citation needed}} | ||
Because the Cortana Letters were sent while the game was still in production, Cortana is depicted greatly out of character. Although Cortana does reference the first letter in ''[[Halo 3]]'', the material of the letters is only to be considered canon when used in current ''Halo'' material.<ref>[http://halosm.bungie.org/story/staten083106.html"''Alas, I'd have to say that, as of now, the only canonized parts of the letters are the fragments we pulled for use in the announcement trailer.''"] - [[Joseph Staten]]</ref> | Because the Cortana Letters were sent while the game was still in production, Cortana is depicted greatly out of character, instead more closely resembling [[w:c:marathongame:Durandal (AI)|Durandal]] from Bungie's ''[[Marathon]]'' trilogy. Although Cortana does reference the first letter in ''[[Halo 3]]'', the material of the letters is only to be considered canon when used in current ''Halo'' material.<ref>[http://halosm.bungie.org/story/staten083106.html"''Alas, I'd have to say that, as of now, the only canonized parts of the letters are the fragments we pulled for use in the announcement trailer.''"] - [[Joseph Staten]]</ref> | ||
The official, detailed log of the letters is available [http://marathon.bungie.org/story/cortana.html here]. | The official, detailed log of the letters is available [http://marathon.bungie.org/story/cortana.html here]. | ||
== Letters == | ==Letters== | ||
=== First letter === | ===First letter=== | ||
<tt>From: "Cortana" <cortana@bungie.com><br /> | <tt>From: "Cortana" <cortana@bungie.com><br /> | ||
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''A friend of a friend.''</tt> | ''A friend of a friend.''</tt> | ||
=== Second letter === | ===Second letter=== | ||
<tt>From: "Cortana" <cortana@bungie.com><br /> | <tt>From: "Cortana" <cortana@bungie.com><br /> | ||
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XOXOXOX</tt> | XOXOXOX</tt> | ||
=== Third letter === | ===Third letter=== | ||
Fearing that the second letter was a hoax, the webmaster replied to Cortana, asking to verify the authenticity of the email. This was sent back: | Fearing that the second letter was a hoax, the webmaster replied to Cortana, asking to verify the authenticity of the email. This was sent back: | ||
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''Cortana''</tt> | ''Cortana''</tt> | ||
===Fourth letter=== | |||
=== Fourth letter === | |||
<tt>Received: from dux2.tcd.ie (dux2.tcd.ie [134.226.1.24])<br /> | <tt>Received: from dux2.tcd.ie (dux2.tcd.ie [134.226.1.24])<br /> | ||
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<tt>''I'm everywhere!''</tt> | <tt>''I'm everywhere!''</tt> | ||
===Fifth letter=== | |||
=== Fifth letter === | |||
<tt>Received: from dux2.tcd.ie (dux2.tcd.ie [134.226.1.24])<br /> | <tt>Received: from dux2.tcd.ie (dux2.tcd.ie [134.226.1.24])<br /> | ||
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nothing out.''</tt> | nothing out.''</tt> | ||
=== Sixth letter === | ===Sixth letter=== | ||
''x - process 04497.2.32.867734 initiated (process owner: BW – AI Class III – autonomous)'' | ''x - process 04497.2.32.867734 initiated (process owner: BW – AI Class III – autonomous)'' | ||
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''Our conviction is like an arrow already in flight. Your life will only last until it reaches you.'' | ''Our conviction is like an arrow already in flight. Your life will only last until it reaches you.'' | ||
=== Seventh | ===Seventh letter=== | ||
<tt>Received: from dux2.tcd.ie (dux2.tcd.ie [134.226.1.24])<br /> | <tt>Received: from dux2.tcd.ie (dux2.tcd.ie [134.226.1.24])<br /> | ||
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"''...In my palace deep, Lyca lies asleep...''"</tt> | "''...In my palace deep, Lyca lies asleep...''"</tt> | ||
=== Eighth message === | ===Eighth message=== | ||
Another message from Cortana was found in the 1.3 version of the ''Myth: The Fallen Lords'' CD, also from [[Bungie]]. | Another message from Cortana was found in the 1.3 version of the ''Myth: The Fallen Lords'' CD, also from [[Bungie]]. | ||
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''You brought nothing to this world, and we will ensure you bring nothing out.''</tt> | ''You brought nothing to this world, and we will ensure you bring nothing out.''</tt> | ||
== Sources == | ==Sources== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
== Related | == Related topics == | ||
=== Internal === | === Internal === | ||
*[[Transmissions]] | *[[Transmissions]] | ||
*''[[ | *''[[i love bees]]'' | ||
*[[Forerunner email | *[[Forerunner email]] | ||
[[Category:Promotional Material]] | [[Category:Promotional Material]] | ||