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[[File:Please-remain-calm wide.jpg|thumb|350px|The [[Superintendent]] displaying an alert in multiple languages.]] | [[File:Please-remain-calm wide.jpg|thumb|350px|The [[Superintendent]] displaying an alert in multiple languages.]] | ||
[[Humans]] have a plethora of '''languages''' that they use to communicate with one another. As a space-faring race, humanity spread many of their native [[Earth]] languages as they settled on [[Human colonies|numerous colonies]]. By the 26th century, the English language served as the primary language of the [[Unified Earth Government]] and, by extension, the [[United Nations Space Command]]. Although English is spoken widely across Human-controlled space, several other human languages are still used, mostly with secondary roles in society, as English is often found in conjuncture with them. During the [[Human-Covenant War]], some members of the [[Covenant]] studied and learned one or more human languages in order to interpret human communications.<ref>'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 21''</ref> The [[Armor | {{Series/Species/Human}} | ||
[[Humans]] have a plethora of '''languages''' that they use to communicate with one another. As a space-faring race, humanity spread many of their native [[Earth]] languages as they settled on [[Human colonies|numerous colonies]]. By the 26th century, the English language served as the primary language of the [[Unified Earth Government]] and, by extension, the [[United Nations Space Command]]. Although English is spoken widely across Human-controlled space, several other human languages are still used, mostly with secondary roles in society, as English is often found in conjuncture with them. During the [[Human-Covenant War]], some members of the [[Covenant]] studied and learned one or more human languages in order to interpret human communications.<ref>'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 21''</ref> The [[Armor customization (Halo 5: Guardians)#Visor color|Royal]] [[Visual Intelligence System, Reconnaissance|VISR]] for [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR [GEN2]]] features a translation system and local database of hundreds of human languages, many of which are now thought extinct after the Covenant War.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians'''</ref> | |||
==Languages== | ==Languages== | ||
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[[Covenant]] [[translation software]] intercepted human [[COM]] transmissions after the [[First Battle of Harvest]], and thus the Covenant learned English quickly.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 275''</ref> Following first contact at [[Harvest]], the [[Prophet of Tolerance|High Prophet of Tolerance]] had five hundred teams of well-educated [[Sangheili]] and [[Unggoy]] formed to study and translate English. These teams could only speak English among themselves and were later required to teach it to all [[Covenant military]] units.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''', ''[[Halo Wars Timeline Events|Timeline]]''</ref> From [[2525]] to [[2552]], the Covenant used this knowledge mainly to broadcast florid curses at human colonies and ships before destroying them, and never actually held conversation with humans. Several other species had the ability to speak English, including the [[San'Shyuum]]<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level ''[[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]</ref> and Unggoy, a fact the latter take great pride in.<ref>'''Halo 3''', ''[[Bestiarum]]''</ref> [[Kig-Yar]] could speak English in a rasped manner,<ref>'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''pages 156-157''</ref> though most are unable to form a proper "f" sound in speech.<ref>'''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''', ''page 393''</ref> Most Sangheili could speak English, although they had difficulty pronouncing words containing the letter "v" or ending with "p".<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 391''</ref> | [[Covenant]] [[translation software]] intercepted human [[COM]] transmissions after the [[First Battle of Harvest]], and thus the Covenant learned English quickly.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 275''</ref> Following first contact at [[Harvest]], the [[Prophet of Tolerance|High Prophet of Tolerance]] had five hundred teams of well-educated [[Sangheili]] and [[Unggoy]] formed to study and translate English. These teams could only speak English among themselves and were later required to teach it to all [[Covenant military]] units.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]''', ''[[Halo Wars Timeline Events|Timeline]]''</ref> From [[2525]] to [[2552]], the Covenant used this knowledge mainly to broadcast florid curses at human colonies and ships before destroying them, and never actually held conversation with humans. Several other species had the ability to speak English, including the [[San'Shyuum]]<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level ''[[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]</ref> and Unggoy, a fact the latter take great pride in.<ref>'''Halo 3''', ''[[Bestiarum]]''</ref> [[Kig-Yar]] could speak English in a rasped manner,<ref>'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''pages 156-157''</ref> though most are unable to form a proper "f" sound in speech.<ref>'''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''', ''page 393''</ref> Most Sangheili could speak English, although they had difficulty pronouncing words containing the letter "v" or ending with "p".<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 391''</ref> | ||
[[UNSC]] translation software has been able to decrypt a number of Covenant languages, most notably those of the Unggoy, [[Kig-Yar language|Kig-Yar]],<ref name="BI">'''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''', ''[[Blunt Instruments]]''</ref> [[Sangheili (language)|Sangheili]], [[Jiralhanae]], and [[San'Shyuum language|San'Shyuum]]. By the time of the [[Battle of Earth]], this software could automatically interpret anything that most of the races said, and has apparently been installed in the equipment of all UNSC military personnel, as all personnel appear to have the ability to understand what members of these races are saying.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]'''</ref> However, by [[2552]], the [[Yanme'e]] [[Yanme'e#Language|language]] was still largely untranslated. | [[UNSC]] translation software has been able to decrypt a number of Covenant languages, most notably those of the Unggoy, [[Kig-Yar language|Kig-Yar]],<ref name="BI">'''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''', ''[[Blunt Instruments]]''</ref> [[Sangheili (language)|Sangheili]], [[Jiralhanae]], and [[San'Shyuum language|San'Shyuum]]. By the time of the [[Battle of Earth]], this software could automatically interpret anything that most of the races said, and has apparently been installed in the equipment of all UNSC military personnel, as all personnel appear to have the ability to understand what members of these races are saying.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]'''</ref> However, by [[2552]], the [[Yanme'e]] [[Yanme'e#Language|language]] was still largely untranslated.{{Ref/Reuse|BI}} | ||
===Spanish=== | ===Spanish=== | ||
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===Russian=== | ===Russian=== | ||
The [[Wikipedia:Russian language|Russian language]] is primarily spoken in the nation of [[ | The [[Wikipedia:Russian language|Russian language]] is primarily spoken in the nation of [[Russia]]. The language continues to be used in many locations like in [[Tyumen (Icebox)|Tyumen]].{{Ref/Map|H3|[[Icebox]]}} Originating from Russia, Corporal [[Vasily Beloi]] spoke his native land's tongue.<ref>'''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''', ''page 324''</ref> | ||
===German=== | ===German=== | ||
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===Korean=== | ===Korean=== | ||
[[Wikipedia:Korean language|Korean]] language is primarily spoken in the [[Wikipedia:Korean Peninsula|Korean Peninsula]]. It continues to be spoken in the 26th century. <ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'''</ref> The [[M6G|M6G Magnums]] have [[Wikipedia:Hangul|Hangul]] or Korean writing, printed on its barrel and on the bottom of its magazine. | [[Wikipedia:Korean language|Korean]] language is primarily spoken in the [[Wikipedia:Korean Peninsula|Korean Peninsula]]. It continues to be spoken in the 26th century.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'''</ref> The [[M6G|M6G Magnums]] have [[Wikipedia:Hangul|Hangul]] or Korean writing, printed on its barrel and on the bottom of its magazine. | ||
===Hungarian=== | ===Hungarian=== | ||
[[Wikipedia:Hungarian language|Hungarian]] is a [[Wikipedia:Uralic language|Uralic language]] in the [[Wikipedia:Ugric languages|Ugric language]] group. It is spoken in [[Wikipedia:Hungary|Hungary]] and countries with large Hungarian minorities. | [[Wikipedia:Hungarian language|Hungarian]] is a [[Wikipedia:Uralic language|Uralic language]] in the [[Wikipedia:Ugric languages|Ugric language]] group. It is spoken in [[Wikipedia:Hungary|Hungary]] and countries with large Hungarian minorities. | ||
Because a number of its original settlers were Eastern European in origin, Hungarian is a common language on [[Reach]] and many of the regions on the planet have Hungarian names. Being a native of the planet, [[Jorge-052]] spoke Hungarian, and it may have been his native language.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign level ''[[ | Because a number of its original settlers were Eastern European in origin, Hungarian is a common language on [[Reach]] and many of the regions on the planet have Hungarian names. Being a native of the planet, [[Jorge-052]] spoke Hungarian, and it may have been his native language.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign level ''[[Winter Contingency]]''</ref> The [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|ODST]] [[Tarkov]] was also a native Hungarian speaker and his unit appeared to be composed mostly of Hungarian speakers.<ref>'''[[The Life]]'''</ref> | ||
===Swahili=== | ===Swahili=== | ||
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===Latin=== | ===Latin=== | ||
[[Wikipedia:Latin language|Latin]] is an ancient Indo-European language originally spoken in Latium, the region surrounding Rome. It gained wide currency, especially in [[Europe]], as the formal language of the Roman Republic | [[Wikipedia:Latin language|Latin]] is an ancient Indo-European language originally spoken in Latium, the region surrounding Rome. It gained wide currency, especially in [[Europe]], as the formal language of the Roman Republic, Roman Empire and – after Rome's conversion to Christianity (later known as Catholicism after the "[[Wikipedia:Great Schism|great schism]]") – of the Roman Catholic Church. Principally through the influence of the Church, it became the language of later medieval European scholars and philosophers. It widely influenced a number of languages that came after it, including some used by the modern UNSC, such as Spanish and English. By 26th century, Latin had become extinct from everyday usage. | ||
[[Onyx Sentinel]]s were capable of attenuating their communication systems to produce [[COM]] signals on UNSC devices and use Latin phrases. After one of the Sentinels approached [[Ash-G099]], informing him of the status of the "[[Trevelyan|Shield]]" and demanding the "[[Reclaimer]]" to provide a proper counter-response, it referred to Ash's confused reply as a "non sequitur" (Latin for "it does not follow"). In addition, they are capable of modifying their lexicon based on samples of [[human]] language and speaking fluent English.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 133''</ref> | [[Onyx Sentinel]]s were capable of attenuating their communication systems to produce [[COM]] signals on UNSC devices and use Latin phrases. After one of the Sentinels approached [[Ash-G099]], informing him of the status of the "[[Trevelyan|Shield]]" and demanding the "[[Reclaimer]]" to provide a proper counter-response, it referred to Ash's confused reply as a "non sequitur" (Latin for "it does not follow"). In addition, they are capable of modifying their lexicon based on samples of [[human]] language and speaking fluent English.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 133''</ref> | ||
Some UNSC ships follow the tradition of older Earth vessels by putting Latin phrases on their [[ship emblem]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]'''</ref> The [[UNSC Marine Corps]] carries the tradition of the ancient [[Wikipedia:United States Marine Corps|United States Marine Corps]] by using the motto "Semper Fidelis", which is Latin for "Always Faithful".<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', Chapter 5, ''page 138'' (2003 paperback); ''page 154'' (2010 paperback)</ref> The [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] also uses a variant of this term for their own emblem, "Semper Vigilans" ("Always Vigilant").<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]'''</ref> | Some UNSC ships follow the tradition of older Earth vessels by putting Latin phrases on their [[ship emblem]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]'''</ref> The [[UNSC Marine Corps]] carries the tradition of the ancient [[Wikipedia:United States Marine Corps|United States Marine Corps]] by using the motto "Semper Fidelis", which is Latin for "Always Faithful".<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', Chapter 5, ''page 138'' (2003 paperback); ''page 154'' (2010 paperback)</ref> The [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] also uses a variant of this term for their own emblem, "Semper Vigilans" ("Always Vigilant").<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]'''</ref> | ||
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Apart from spoken languages, certain humans with hearing or vocal disabilities also communicate non-verbally through the use of sign languages. Much like the [[Huragok]], who use precise tentacle gestures and signs to convey information, Sign Language speakers utilize sets of meaninful hand signals and body movements as a form of visual communication. There is no universal human sign language but instead many different signed languages that vary by different regions. After an injury to the throat left him unable to speak, Lance Corporal [[Chris Preston]] was able to communicate using British, Australian and New Zealand Sign Language ([[Wikipedia:BANZSL|BANZSL]]).{{Ref/Generic|Id=Unspoken|Heading=[[Become]]|Subheading=[[UNSC Archives]]|Detail=[[Unspoken]]}} [[SPARTAN-III program|Spartan-III]] supersoldier [[Lucy-B091]] suffered from [[post-traumatic vocal disarticulation]] as a result of [[Operation: TORPEDO]]. Although she eventually recovered from her muteness years later, she and [[Tom-B292]] still often utilized a private sign language they had developed, one based on the [[Spartan signals]] used by both the Spartan-IIs and III's.<ref>'''Halo: Fractures''', "Lessons Learned"'</ref> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*[[Unggoy]], [[Sangheili]], [[Kig-Yar]], [[Jiralhanae]], and [[San'Shyuum]] can be heard speaking English in ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' due to UNSC translation software. | *[[Unggoy]], [[Sangheili]], [[Kig-Yar]], [[Jiralhanae]], and [[San'Shyuum]] can be heard speaking English in ''[[Halo 2]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' due to UNSC translation software. | ||
*The Halo Waypoint administrator {{Plain|[https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_profile601146.aspx Catalog]}} (posting in-character as the [[Juridical]] agent of the [[Catalog|same name]]) makes frequent use of Latin terms and phrases in its posts, echoing the Onyx Sentinels' use of the root language. These items are shown in brackets, much like certain ambiguous terms in the [[Terminal | *The Halo Waypoint administrator {{Plain|[https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_profile601146.aspx Catalog]}} (posting in-character as the [[Juridical]] agent of the [[Catalog|same name]]) makes frequent use of Latin terms and phrases in its posts, echoing the Onyx Sentinels' use of the root language. These items are shown in brackets, much like certain ambiguous terms in the [[Terminal (Halo 3)|''Halo 3'' terminals]] and the [[Bestiarum]]. | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||