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[[File:Bulletin board compare.jpg|thumb|333px|The Bulletin Board on the ''Autumn's'' bridge in both ''[[Halo Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Anniversary]]''.]] | [[File:Bulletin board compare.jpg|right|thumb|333px|The Bulletin Board on the ''Autumn's'' bridge in both ''[[Halo Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Anniversary]]''.]] | ||
On the [[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|first]] | On the [[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|first]] and [[The Maw|last]] of the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' levels, a '''bulletin board''' can be found just outside the [[bridge]] of the ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]''.<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'''</ref> There are two versions of it featured within the ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Anniversary]]''.<ref>[http://www.gamesradar.com/halo-combat-evolved-anniversary-review/ '''Gamesradar.com:''' ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary review'']</ref> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
=== | ===Halo: Combat Evolved=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Bulletin.jpg|left|thumb|220px|The original version.]] | ||
Some of the [[seven]] messages on the bulletin boards look plausible, some are just silly, and still others are hidden [[:Category:Easter | Some of the [[list of "seven" references in Halo|seven]] messages on the bulletin boards look plausible, some are just silly, and still others are hidden [[:Category:Easter Eggs|Easter eggs]]. | ||
There are actually more bulletin boards on the ''Pillar of Autumn'', one being found on the mission, ''[[The Maw]]'', where there is a shattered board right through the cafeteria alongside two [[health pack|medical packs]] and an empty [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|shotgun]] | There are actually more bulletin boards on the ''Pillar of Autumn'', one being found on the mission, ''[[The Maw]]'', where there is a shattered board right through the cafeteria alongside two [[health pack|medical packs]] and an empty [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|shotgun]]. | ||
One post on the board says: "Missing: Calico Cat: Answers to [[Jonesy]]" This is a reference to ''Alien'' and ''Aliens'', two movies that ''[[Halo universe|Halo]]'' draws inspiration from, to include the banter of a [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] soldier. | One post on the board says: "Missing: Calico Cat: Answers to [[Jonesy]]" This is a reference to ''Alien'' and ''Aliens'', two movies that ''[[Halo universe|Halo]]'' draws inspiration from, to include the banter of a [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] soldier. Jonesy was a Calico cat in the series and, along with Ripley, was a survivor of the first movie. | ||
There is a picture of [[Earth]] from the Moon with the caption "Fight for Her" on it. This is likely a | There is a picture of [[Earth]] from the Moon with the caption "Fight for Her" on it. This is likely a propaganda piece that was disseminated by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]. It also shows Africa, which may be a reference or foreshadowing to where the Ark's portal is hidden. | ||
There is also a note reading: | There is also a note reading: | ||
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''Chicago Office''<br /> | ''Chicago Office''<br /> | ||
''Colony Ship''<br /> | ''Colony Ship''<br /> | ||
''*[[ | ''*[[list of "seven" references in Halo|7]] Speed Manual transmission.''<br /> | ||
'' | '' | ||
''Hyde Park Condo''<br /> | ''Hyde Park Condo''<br /> | ||
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Another says: "Duty roster Pillar Of Autumn" with some illegible writing which is supposedly the duty roster. | Another says: "Duty roster Pillar Of Autumn" with some illegible writing which is supposedly the duty roster. | ||
One says: "Marines | One says: "Marines scooters are for squirts, no scooters on deck." | ||
Another reads: "Attention marines, callbacks for South Pacific" and the rest is cut off by a keyboardish item. It is likely that this is a reference to the musical, ''[[wikipedia:South Pacific (musical)|South Pacific]]''. | Another reads: "Attention marines, callbacks for South Pacific" and the rest is cut off by a keyboardish item. It is likely that this is a reference to the musical, ''[[wikipedia:South Pacific (musical)|South Pacific]]''. | ||
=== | ===Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Bulletin board cea.jpg|right|thumb|220px|The version featured within ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''.]] | ||
Appearing within the same location as ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', the board features new messages, new Easter eggs, a technologically upgraded appearance, and new references to ''[[Halo]]'' media. The board features a bar with the options "File, Edit, Object, Window, Help." | Appearing within the same location as ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', the board features new messages, new Easter eggs, a technologically upgraded appearance, and new references to ''[[Halo]]'' media. The board features a bar with the options "File, Edit, Object, Window, Help." | ||
One of the posts | One of the posts parells the original version of the board's notice alerting that Jonesy is missing. In this version, the cat is noted to have been found. The "cat" also clearly appears to be an [[Wikipedia:Opossum|Opossum]] within the notice's photo. The handwritten poster reads: | ||
''Cat Found!!!<br/> | ''Cat Found!!!<br/> | ||
''Light tan w/ black and grey | ''Light tan w/ black and grey<br/> | ||
*''Fe-male | *''Fe-male | ||
*''No collar | *''No collar | ||
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*''If she's yours, call Dan <u>714-</u>''[redacted] | *''If she's yours, call Dan <u>714-</u>''[redacted] | ||
Next to this post is a notice asking | Next to this post is a notice asking "Have you seen my goose? He is missing. Reward offered." This is another reference to to Jonesy. In the picture the goose has laid a golden egg. | ||
Another one of the posts displayed on the board includes a distinct reference to [[ | Another one of the posts displayed on the board includes a distinct reference to the "[[Unidentified planet|Legendary planet]]" which is featured within [[Halo 3]]'s ending and is to be featured in [[Halo 4]]. The poster advertises "Sneak Preview Night" to a new film called ''Dark Planetoid Rising'' - "[[7|7pm]] Friday, Aft Theater [No reserved seats]" - a reference to [http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=9274467&postcount=33832 a 2008 NeoGAF meme]. The poster for the advertisement is a direct screenshot of the Legendary planet. | ||
If one look even closer, an image of the [[Wikipedia: Internet Meme|Internet meme]] [http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/trollface-coolface-problem Trollface] can be seen to the bottom-left. | If one look even closer, an image of the [[Wikipedia: Internet Meme|Internet meme]] [http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/trollface-coolface-problem Trollface] can be seen to the bottom-left. | ||
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''Saturday 1600 hours'' | ''Saturday 1600 hours'' | ||
The [[Defiant Map Pack]]'s promotional image can be seen within the top-right corner, declaring "Defy the Covenant" | The [[Defiant Map Pack]]'s promotional image can be seen within the top-right corner, declaring "Defy the Covenant." | ||
Beneath that a small poster advertises: | Beneath that a small poster advertises: | ||
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<br/>''NOTICE<br/> | <br/>''NOTICE<br/> | ||
''To All Crew Members:<br/> | ''To All Crew Members:<br/> | ||
''>>All unit VTARS must be submitted for final approval by [[ | ''>>All unit VTARS must be submitted for final approval by [[7|0700]] every Tuesday.<br/> | ||
''Units in VTAR noncompliance will be subjected to additional review by <FRANCH INSPECTOR>.<br/> | ''Units in VTAR noncompliance will be subjected to additional review by <FRANCH INSPECTOR>.<br/> | ||
''[[Major (UNSC)|Maj.]] | ''[[Major (UNSC)|Maj.]] Cammarano <<<br/> | ||
''This notice will serve as your final reminder.<br/> | ''This notice will serve as your final reminder.<br/> | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
<references/> | |||
==See also== | == See also == | ||
*[[Luminateboard]] | *[[Luminateboard]] | ||
{{Easter Egg | {{Easter Egg}} | ||
[[Category:Easter Eggs]] | |||
[[Category: | [[Category:Halo: Combat Evolved Easter Eggs]] | ||
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