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==Summary== | |||
Conversations from the Universe is a booklet included in the Limited Collector's Edition of [[Halo 2]]. It contains various conversations, letters and logs from characters in the ''Halo'' universe. | |||
==The Conversations== | ==The Conversations== | ||
===343 Guilty Spark's Log=== | |||
>>> [[343 Guilty Spark|343 GUILTY SPARK]] - EXTRACTED/TRANSMITTED/VOLUNTEERED FROM LOG >>> | >>> [[343 Guilty Spark|343 GUILTY SPARK]] - EXTRACTED/TRANSMITTED/VOLUNTEERED FROM LOG >>> | ||
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Revolution 56-11.334: Oh dear. Containment protocols appear to have been violated. | Revolution 56-11.334: Oh dear. Containment protocols appear to have been violated. | ||
The interlopers appear to have accidentally released the [[The Flood|Flood]] [[ | The interlopers appear to have accidentally released the [[The Flood|Flood]] [[flood infection form|infection forms]]. This situation is rapidly deteriorating. Most of these interlopers appear to contain ample calcium stores. And they've brought plentiful means for the Flood to escape containment and spread. How impossibly thoughtless. I suppose I'll have to activate the facility. | ||
Revolution 56-11.335: Thank goodness. A [[Reclaimer]] is here. And what perfect timing. I am sure he will assist me cleaning up this irritating mess. | Revolution 56-11.335: Thank goodness. A [[Reclaimer]] is here. And what perfect timing. I am sure he will assist me cleaning up this irritating mess. | ||
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:reaction/Flood containment achieved by Reclaimer | :reaction/Flood containment achieved by Reclaimer | ||
Revolution eta-condition: Excellent! I believe I see assistance approaching... | Revolution eta-condition: Excellent! I believe I see assistance approaching...<ends> | ||
===Letter from Coral=== | |||
>>> CENSORED FOR: "ARTIFACT ON [[Coral|CORAL]]." - ESKO KORPIJAAKKO (UNSC ADJUNCT | >>> CENSORED FOR: "ARTIFACT ON [[Coral|CORAL]]." - ESKO KORPIJAAKKO (UNSC ADJUNCT ORION ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPEDITION) >>> | ||
My Dearest Carrie, I know things are tense at home, so I hope this letter finds you and Oscar well, or at least bearing up. Our work continues apace, and while we are alone out here, at least we're busy, and this system remains unmolested by Covenant. | My Dearest Carrie, I know things are tense at home, so I hope this letter finds you and Oscar well, or at least bearing up. Our work continues apace, and while we are alone out here, at least we're busy, and this system remains unmolested by Covenant. | ||
We've been joined by a [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] science team, and what I believe are [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] agents. They're actually quite helpful, if secretive, and have supplied us with excellent tech. However, they're most definitely NOT | We've been joined by a [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] science team, and what I believe are [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] agents. They're actually quite helpful, if secretive, and have supplied us with excellent tech. However, they're most definitely NOT archaeologists and have very different ideas of how long a dig should take. | ||
There are things they don't wish us to discuss on open channels, and I'll respect that, but this artifact is truly | There are things they don't wish us to discuss on open channels, and I'll respect that, but this artifact is truly remakable. | ||
The | The object on Coral was discovered during routine quarrying. Explosives revealed the top of the object, blasting out a depth of around 30 meters. Surrounding rock and dirt were evaporated- but this object wasn't even scorched. | ||
It's undeniably alien. For one thing, it is made of a material we can't identify. It's a metallic crystal, although its mode of manufacture is unexplained. It's architecturally perfect. Walls are identical in height to a near-atomic scale. Symmetry is impossibly accurate. Yet it's rich in detail, and adorned with what appear to be purely decorative, artistic motifs. | It's undeniably alien. For one thing, it is made of a material we can't identify. It's a metallic crystal, although its mode of manufacture is unexplained. It's architecturally perfect. Walls are identical in height to a near-atomic scale. Symmetry is impossibly accurate. Yet it's rich in detail, and adorned with what appear to be purely decorative, artistic motifs. | ||
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Ever yours, Esko | Ever yours, Esko | ||
===Black Box from Sacred Promise=== | |||
>>> INTERPRETED TRANSCRIPT FROM BLACK BOX RECOVERED FROM SACRED PROMISE >>> | >>> INTERPRETED TRANSCRIPT FROM BLACK BOX RECOVERED FROM SACRED PROMISE >>> | ||
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CAPT: Bring [[Devotion]] in close to protect our dead zone... request additional fighter support from [[Commitment and Patience]]... | CAPT: Bring [[Devotion]] in close to protect our dead zone... request additional fighter support from [[Commitment and Patience]]... | ||
COMMUNICATIONS: Devotion, this is [[Sacred Promise]]... request close support our stern. I repeat. Sacred Promise | COMMUNICATIONS: Devotion, this is [[Sacred Promise]]... request close support our stern. I repeat. Sacred Promise requseting close support our stern. | ||
COMM. (Devotion): Sacred Promise, this is Devotion... will arrive in 1200 seconds. This is Devotion, in transit now-arrival in 1190 seconds. | COMM. (Devotion): Sacred Promise, this is Devotion... will arrive in 1200 seconds. This is Devotion, in transit now-arrival in 1190 seconds. | ||
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NAV.: [simultaneous with above] 5... 4... 3... 2... | NAV.: [simultaneous with above] 5... 4... 3... 2... | ||
===Cortana and Solipsil=== | |||
>>> RECORD EXTRACT OF CONVERSATION - TWO YEARS PRIOR TO EVENTS AT ARTIFACT "HALO" >>> | >>> RECORD EXTRACT OF CONVERSATION - TWO YEARS PRIOR TO EVENTS AT ARTIFACT "HALO" >>> | ||
>>>> UNSC AI "[[Cortana|CORTANA]]" COMMUNICATION WITH ONI LOAN/CONTRACT AI "[[Solipsil|SOLIPSIL]]" >>> RICH DATASTREAM >>> CONFIDENTIAL >>> BURST MODE/BINARY/SPLIT PROTOCOL/NON-SENSITIVE/INTERAI SOCIAL/LOW ENCRYPTION | >>>> UNSC AI "[[Cortana|CORTANA]]" COMMUNICATION WITH ONI LOAN/CONTRACT AI "[[Solipsil|SOLIPSIL]]" >>> RICH DATASTREAM >>> CONFIDENTIAL >>> BURST MODE/BINARY/SPLIT PROTOCOL/NON-SENSITIVE/INTERAI SOCIAL/LOW ENCRYPTION | ||
>.AI-CORT> I had a discussion with [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] about the similarities between a [[ | >.AI-CORT> I had a discussion with [[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] about the similarities between a [[Spartan]] and an [[Artificial intelligence|AI]]. Her point was that we're both human-created tools, both sentient and both play a leading role in the protection and safety of the populace. But her analogy troubled me and I told her so. | ||
>.AI-SOLIPS> She has a point Cortana. We're weapons, part of a program, every bit as much as the Spartans. | >.AI-SOLIPS> She has a point Cortana. We're weapons, part of a program, every bit as much as the Spartans. | ||
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>C> Not yet. But I'm looking forward to it. | >C> Not yet. But I'm looking forward to it. | ||
===Elite Conversation=== | |||
>>> EXTRACT OF SANCTIONED [[Sangheili|SANGHEILI]] EAVESDROP// FOR THE ATTENTION OF [[Jiralhanae|JIRALHANAE]] MILITARY ADJUNCT AMBASSADOR >>> | >>> EXTRACT OF SANCTIONED [[Sangheili|SANGHEILI]] EAVESDROP// FOR THE ATTENTION OF [[Jiralhanae|JIRALHANAE]] MILITARY ADJUNCT AMBASSADOR >>> | ||
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>>> I wonder about the Humans, Commander. Their technology is limited, but some of it is useful and their battle techniques are impressive. They are excellent strategists. But what I ask is this: Why have we not offered them the absolution of the Covenant? From the beginning of this war, the Prophets have made no attempt to absorb them or even offer the option of honorable submission. Why? | >>> I wonder about the Humans, Commander. Their technology is limited, but some of it is useful and their battle techniques are impressive. They are excellent strategists. But what I ask is this: Why have we not offered them the absolution of the Covenant? From the beginning of this war, the Prophets have made no attempt to absorb them or even offer the option of honorable submission. Why? | ||
Perhaps they fear them? We do not know where their homeworld is. Their pattern of retreat is either hopelessly random, or | Perhaps they fear them? We do not know where their homeworld is. Their pattern of retreat is either hopelessly random, or brilliantly conceived. What if the Humans have more power, more numbers than we suspect? What if they lead us to a trap? | ||
>>> No. I do not think that is the reasoning. They continue to lose territory, and pattern or no pattern, these defenses must be part of a perimeter. I suspect we are forcing them into a tighter arena than they care to fight in - soon we may be able to use the [[Sharquoi]]. And their victories, however few, always rely on the same thing - strategy, brute force, or luck. No. The only secret they hold is the location of their homeworld. | >>> No. I do not think that is the reasoning. They continue to lose territory, and pattern or no pattern, these defenses must be part of a perimeter. I suspect we are forcing them into a tighter arena than they care to fight in-soon we may be able to use the [[Sharquoi]]. And their victories, however few, always rely on the same thing-strategy, brute force, or luck. No. The only secret they hold is the location of their homeworld. | ||
What about the atrocity at Halo? That was not luck, nor brute force. The Demon is a mystery. He outwitted and outfought entire legions on Halo. Perhaps there are more like him? | What about the atrocity at Halo? That was not luck, nor brute force. The Demon is a mystery. He outwitted and outfought entire legions on Halo. Perhaps there are more like him? | ||
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>>> Let us discuss this at a more prudent moment. A Jiralhanae approaches. | >>> Let us discuss this at a more prudent moment. A Jiralhanae approaches. | ||
===Letter from Truth=== | |||
''Note that this letter has been unencrypted'' | ''Note that this letter has been unencrypted'' | ||
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By my own hand | By my own hand | ||
[[Prophet of Truth]] | [[Prophet of Truth]] | ||
===Letter from Supposition=== | |||
>>> LETTER TO THE COUNCIL OF DEED AND DOCTRINE >>> | >>> LETTER TO THE COUNCIL OF DEED AND DOCTRINE >>> | ||
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The [[Prophet of Supposition]] | The [[Prophet of Supposition]] | ||
[[The Flood]]: A Question of Faith | |||
In our research for truth and answers from the [[Forerunner]] legacy, we have discovered many gifts, but never a curse. The discovery of Halo was the greatest bequest to our faith in a thousand years, but it came at a price. The atrocity committed by the Humans was devastating, but the discovery of the Flood within Halo, was perhaps as troubling. | In our research for truth and answers from the [[Forerunner]] legacy, we have discovered many gifts, but never a curse. The discovery of Halo was the greatest bequest to our faith in a thousand years, but it came at a price. The atrocity committed by the Humans was devastating, but the discovery of the Flood within Halo, was perhaps as troubling. | ||
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I submit to your appraisal. | I submit to your appraisal. | ||
===Grunt Conversation=== | |||
>>> INTERCEPT/TRANSLATION/SUB-SPACE BURST/CLASSIFIED/>>> FORWARD FOR ANTHRO-LINGUISTIC-POLITICAL CHECK. | >>> INTERCEPT/TRANSLATION/SUB-SPACE BURST/CLASSIFIED/>>> FORWARD FOR ANTHRO-LINGUISTIC-POLITICAL CHECK. | ||
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"You have eyes, Mehmep, you've seen them bicker and fight. And you have ears, you've heard the disrespect the Jiralhanae show the Sangheili. They hate each other. The Sangheili have lived too long under the shelter of the Covenant as the strongest of us. The Jiralhanae come stomping along and suddenly it's not so simple as it was." | "You have eyes, Mehmep, you've seen them bicker and fight. And you have ears, you've heard the disrespect the Jiralhanae show the Sangheili. They hate each other. The Sangheili have lived too long under the shelter of the Covenant as the strongest of us. The Jiralhanae come stomping along and suddenly it's not so simple as it was." | ||
"I'll tell you what's simple, what's simple is that the Prophets have shown the Jiralhanae plenty of favor these last few months. They climb rank faster than the Sangheili, and | "I'll tell you what's simple, what's simple is that the Prophets have shown the Jiralhanae plenty of favor these last few months. They climb rank faster than the Sangheili, and thee are promoted easily. And you know what happened with the Bracktanus fight. He killed a Sangheili in cold blood within spitting distance of a holy place and the matter was simply forgotten by the Prophets. Even a [[Mgalekgolo|Lekgolo]] would have been pulled apart for such transgression." | ||
"They kill faster than the Sangheili, that's all it is." | "They kill faster than the Sangheili, that's all it is." | ||
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"Ha! The Forerunners will return and anoint us all before they ever sit and talk civilly. I'm thirsty. Let's get a drink at the nipple." | "Ha! The Forerunners will return and anoint us all before they ever sit and talk civilly. I'm thirsty. Let's get a drink at the nipple." | ||
===Letter to the Master Chief=== | |||
>>> M25L RECOVERY STATION/CENSORED/CLEARED >>> | |||
[[john-117|117]], | |||
I | As you might imagine - though I know you won't - I've heard quite a bit of your recent adventures on the [[Halo]]. I'm glad you made it; I have to assume you always will. Recovery is going well and I am proceeding on to fourth stage rehabilitation. It is significantly more painful than previous stages, but I'm happy to be skinned once again. | ||
We miss you, John. I've asked | I hear that you will be testing the new Mark VI. I will definitely look for the reports on how it works out. The specs are obviously improved, but the choice to incorporate further Covenant technology somehow makes my skin crawl. | ||
We miss you, John. I've asked [[Avery Junior Johnson|Sergeant Johnson]] to let me know if you're ever near the M25L Recovery Station and perhaps I'll be able to come see you. I'm hoping I'll have the chance soon. Today, humanity feels pale and thin with only ghosts to defend her heart. I feel much the same. | |||
I'll write again. | I'll write again. | ||
-[[Cassandra-075|Cassandra]] | -[[Cassandra-075|Cassandra]] | ||
===343 Guilty Spark's Guide=== | |||
>>> 343 GUILTY SPARK. EVENT RECORD 14361-ALPHA: REVOLUTION 56-11.335 >>> | >>> 343 GUILTY SPARK. EVENT RECORD 14361-ALPHA: REVOLUTION 56-11.335 >>> | ||
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Jackal [buzzard, chicken, vulture] Kig-yar<br> | Jackal [buzzard, chicken, vulture] Kig-yar<br> | ||
Prophet [None Classified] Prophet<br> | Prophet [None Classified] Prophet<br> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* | *The comments made by 343 Guilty Spark in his first log entry appear to hint that other space-faring civilizations have discovered Installation 04, other than the Covenant and Humanity. | ||
==External | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://halo.bungie.org/misc/conversations.pdf ''' | *[http://halo.bungie.org/misc/conversations.pdf '''Halo.Bungie.Org''': ''Conversations From the Universe''] | ||
[[Category:Halo 2]] | [[Category:Halo 2]] | ||
[[Category:Short stories]] | [[Category:Short stories]] | ||
