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[[File:Legendary Planet.jpg|thumb|250px|The planet.]] | [[File:Legendary Planet.jpg|thumb|250px|The planet.]] | ||
The '''unidentified planet''' is a mysterious planet located in the [[Milky Way galaxy]].<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/video/cortana/edc50c73-a00c-4526-8e41-fbe8843b49e9 '''Halo Waypoint —''' ''Cortana'']</ref> The aft section of the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}, containing [[John-117|Master Chief Petty Officer John-117]] and [[Cortana]], is seen drifting in the [[Legendary]] ending of ''[[Halo 3]]''; seconds later, a light shines across the surface of the planet, as the ''Forward Unto Dawn'' is caught by the planet's gravity. The Legendary Planet also appears in a small image in the [[Halo Encyclopedia]], where it is shown to have a reddish-orange color on a small illuminated section.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 279''</ref> At Comic-Con 2010, [[Frank O'Connor]] hinted that future media featuring the Master Chief after the events of ''Halo 3'' may be produced, meaning that more information on the planet may be revealed in the future.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/user/HaloWaypoint?blend=2&ob=1#p/u/22/7sUVQuyRHY4 '''Youtube''': ''SDCC: Halo Universe Panel, part 6'']</ref> | The '''unidentified planet''', often referred to as the '''Legendary Planet''', is a mysterious planet located in the [[Milky Way galaxy]].<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/featured/video/cortana/edc50c73-a00c-4526-8e41-fbe8843b49e9 '''Halo Waypoint —''' ''Cortana'']</ref> The aft section of the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}, containing [[John-117|Master Chief Petty Officer John-117]] and [[Cortana]], is seen drifting in the [[Legendary]] ending of ''[[Halo 3]]''; seconds later, a light shines across the surface of the planet, as the ''Forward Unto Dawn'' is caught by the planet's gravity. The Legendary Planet also appears in a small image in the [[Halo Encyclopedia]], where it is shown to have a reddish-orange color on a small illuminated section.<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 279''</ref> At Comic-Con 2010, [[Frank O'Connor]] hinted that future media featuring the Master Chief after the events of ''Halo 3'' may be produced, meaning that more information on the planet may be revealed in the future.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/user/HaloWaypoint?blend=2&ob=1#p/u/22/7sUVQuyRHY4 '''Youtube''': ''SDCC: Halo Universe Panel, part 6'']</ref> This was confirmed when the planet appeared again in the [[Halo 4 Announcement Trailer|''Halo 4'' Announcement Trailer]], in which the aft half of the ''Forward Unto Dawn'' is seen being pulled into a massive, [[Iris|iris]]-like opening on its surface.<ref>[[Halo 4 Announcement Trailer|''Halo 4'' Announcement Trailer]]</ref><ref>[http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-2011-halo-4/714846 '''GameTrailers''': ''E3 2011: Halo Returns Interview (Stream) HD'']</ref> | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
The | The planet is littered with blue-glowing symbols and geometric patterns - clearly [[Forerunner]] in origin. At least two of the symbols are clearly recognizable. | ||
The surface of the | The surface of the planet bears a [[List of Forerunner Symbols#Undefined Symbol|certain Forerunner symbol]] that has appeared in wall ornamentations on all of the Halo installations, on the surface of the Ark, and on the cover of ''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''. There are a number of theories concerning the meaning of this symbol, some of which interpret it as the main emblem of the Forerunners, the symbol for the [[Halo Array]] and the related installations, or possibly a [[Shield World]]. | ||
A [[Marathon]] symbol can also be observed on the surface. It is known to be a common Forerunner symbol, used in multiple Forerunner constructs, and also used to refer to a [[Reclaimer]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page ??''</ref> The [[Seventh Column]] symbol can be seen on the Legendary Planet as well. | A [[Marathon]] symbol can also be observed on the surface. It is known to be a common Forerunner symbol, used in multiple Forerunner constructs, and also used to refer to a [[Reclaimer]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page ??''</ref> The [[Seventh Column]] symbol can be seen on the Legendary Planet as well. | ||