Editing Dr. Halsey's personal journal

From Halopedia, the Halo wiki

You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits.

The edit can be undone. Please check the comparison below to verify that this is what you want to do, and then publish the changes below to finish undoing the edit.

Latest revision Your text
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Status|Canon}}
{{Era|Human|UNSC|HCW}}
[[File:Reach Halsey Journal Cover.png|thumb|300px|Dr. Halsey's journal.]]
[[File:Reach Halsey Journal Cover.png|thumb|300px|Dr. Halsey's journal.]]
'''Dr. Halsey's personal journal''' was a journal detailing the thoughts and discoveries of [[Catherine Halsey|Doctor Catherine Halsey]] over a period of 42 years, between [[2510|August 2510]] and [[2552#August|August 2552]]. The journal was classified under [[Protocol Aurora-7|Double-Blind Protocol Aurora-7]] and kept from declassification by [[Special Executive Order 0-99-447S]].
'''Dr. Halsey's personal journal''' was a journal detailing the thoughts and discoveries of [[Catherine Halsey|Doctor Catherine Halsey]] over a period of 42 years, between [[2510|August 2510]] and [[2552#August|August 2552]].


==Owners==
==Owners==
===Halsey===
===Halsey===
Halsey bought the journal at a [[Reach]] shop on August 2510. She kept it with her for the next four decades to document her research to counter the [[Insurrectionist]]s, and later, the [[Covenant]] threat. She also expressed her thoughts on her personal relationships with [[Jacob Keyes]] and [[Miranda Keyes|their daughter]], [[SPARTAN-II program|her Spartans]], and the apocalyptic [[Human-Covenant War]]. Halsey eventually left the journal behind at the [[Babd Catha Forerunner vessel]], where it was retrieved by [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] personnel just before the site, along with [[SWORD Base]], was destroyed.
Halsey bought the journal at a [[Reach]] shop on August 2510. She kept it with her for the next four decades to document her research to counter the [[Insurrectionist]]s, and later, the [[Covenant]] threat. She also expressed her thoughts on her personal relationships with [[Jacob Keyes]] and [[Miranda Keyes|their daughter]], [[SPARTAN-II program|her Spartans]], and the apocalyptic [[Human-Covenant War]]. Halsey eventually left the journal behind at the [[Babd Catha Forerunner complex]], where it was retrieved by [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] personnel just before the site, along with [[SWORD Base]], was destroyed.


===ONI===
===ONI===
Following its recovery from SWORD Base into the hands of [[ONI]], the journal together with an interactive disk chronicling [[Noble Team]]'s final operations had the reference number '''UNSC X16-69859-02''' and were contained in a [[600 series ONI security container]]. In [[2553]], various ONI personnel and psychologists read and analyzed the journal. Based on information from the journal, AI [[Black-Box]] suggested that Halsey was trying to cleanse her conscience by hiding her Spartans on [[Onyx]].<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 49''</ref> BB, who had an exceedingly negative view on Halsey, also noted based on the journal that Halsey had a sense of ownership over people, yet was confused that Halsey gave her daughter to Jacob Keyes.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 148''</ref> BB believed the journal would eventually become required reading in psychology classes as what he saw as "a glimpse into the mind of a narcissistic sociopath" and referred to it as being "like [[Wikipedia:Mein Kampf|Mein Kampf]] with pictures."{{Citation needed}}
Following its recovery from SWORD Base into the hands of [[ONI]], the journal together with an interactive disk chronicling [[Noble Team]]'s final operations had the reference number '''UNSC X16-69859-02'''. In [[2553]], various ONI personnel and psychologists read and analyzed the journal. Based on information from the journal, AI [[Black-Box]] suggested that Halsey was trying to cleanse her conscience by hiding her Spartans on [[Onyx]].<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 49''</ref> BB, who had an exceedingly negative view on Halsey, also noted based on the journal that Halsey had a sense of ownership over people, yet was confused that Halsey gave her daughter to Jacob Keyes.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 148''</ref> BB believed the journal would eventually become required reading in psychology classes as what he saw as "a glimpse into the mind of a narcissistic sociopath" and referred to it as being "like [[Wikipedia:Mein Kampf|Mein Kampf]] with pictures."{{Citation needed}}
{{Clear}}
{{Clear}}
[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Serin Osman]] after reading the journal came to despise Halsey for her extremely unethical work on the [[SPARTAN-II program]]. This led to [[Naomi-010]] also reading the journal, and having mixed feelings on it.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 349''</ref> When finally meeting Halsey on [[Ivanoff Station]] in March 2553, ONI director [[Admiral]] [[Margaret Parangosky]] remarks that she was impressed by Halsey's abilities as an artist, referring to the plentiful sketches she had drawn throughout her journal.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 433''</ref> Following this the journal was sealed up and finally fully documented on the 1st of June 2553.
[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Serin Osman]] after reading the journal came to despise Halsey for her extremely unethical work on the [[SPARTAN-II program]]. This led to [[Naomi-010]] also reading the journal, and having mixed feeling on it.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 349''</ref> When finally meeting Halsey on [[Ivanoff Station]] in March 2553, ONI director [[Admiral]] [[Margaret Parangosky]] remarks that she was impressed by Halsey's abilities as an artist, referring to the plentiful sketches she had drawn throughout her journal.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 433''</ref> Following this the journal was sealed up and finally fully documented on the 1st of June 2553.


===Other===
===Other===
By June 1, 2553, the journal was handled by [[W. B. Eton]], who later gave the journal to someone who was involved in [[Operation: WHITE GLOVE]]. At somepoint the individual had passed away and the journal was given to [[Unidentified Beta-5 Division operative|a subordinate operative]]. In [[2610]], The operative later sent the journal to his cousin on [[Earth]]. The operative told his cousin to either deliver it to the curator of the [[Museum of Humanity]], Ms. [[Bjarne]], or give it to the old guard at IN.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition]]''' [[:File:Journal Package Letter.jpg|journal package letter]]</ref>
By June 1, 2553, the journal was handled by [[W. B. Eton]], who later gave the journal to someone who was involved in [[Operation: WHITE GLOVE]]. By April 10, [[2609]] the individual had passed away and the journal was given to [[Unidentified Beta-5 Division operative|a subordinate operative]]. In [[2610]], The operative later sent the journal to his cousin on [[Earth]]. The operative told his cousin to either deliver it to the curator of the [[Museum of Humanity]], Ms. [[Bjarne]], or give it to the old guard at IN.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition]]''' [[:File:Journal Package Letter.jpg|journal package letter]]</ref>


==Content==
==Content==
Line 22: Line 22:
Furthermore, it is stated that when Miranda received command of her first ship, {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}}, she had invited Halsey to attend the ceremony but Halsey refused, stating, "I didn't go. Because her father would be there? Because I am neck deep in the final stages of a half-dozen projects? I know why I didn't go. I don't want to say it." Another hint toward Miranda's parentage is that Halsey wrote in the journal that Miranda had her surname changed to "Keyes", which she believed was done to try and impress her father. It is also mentioned by Halsey that Cortana's appearance somewhat resembled Miranda. Since Cortana was derived from Dr. Halsey's own brain, this remark would not have much sense or relevance had Miranda not been biologically related to her.  
Furthermore, it is stated that when Miranda received command of her first ship, {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}}, she had invited Halsey to attend the ceremony but Halsey refused, stating, "I didn't go. Because her father would be there? Because I am neck deep in the final stages of a half-dozen projects? I know why I didn't go. I don't want to say it." Another hint toward Miranda's parentage is that Halsey wrote in the journal that Miranda had her surname changed to "Keyes", which she believed was done to try and impress her father. It is also mentioned by Halsey that Cortana's appearance somewhat resembled Miranda. Since Cortana was derived from Dr. Halsey's own brain, this remark would not have much sense or relevance had Miranda not been biologically related to her.  


The journal also provides an explanation of why Cortana was seen on Reach as well as mentioned in ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', assisting [[John-117]] and his team of SPARTANs on their mission. It seems Halsey needed to analyze the [[Forerunner]] symbols and systems in Professor Sorvad's site. Halsey and Cortana both independently figured out the "Solomonic solution" which helped "divide" Cortana and allow "parts of her" to help Halsey while updating her "incarnate" self on the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} until the last minute. The two parts were reunited sometime after [[The Package (data storage unit)|Cortana's fragment]] was delivered by [[SPARTAN-B312]] to Captain Keyes before the ''Pillar of Autumn'' left Reach.
The journal also provides an explanation of why Cortana was seen on Reach as well as mentioned in ''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', assisting [[John-117]] and his team of SPARTANs on their mission. It seems Halsey needed to analyze the [[Forerunner]] symbols and systems in Professor Sorvad's site. Halsey and Cortana both independently figured out the "Solomonic solution" which helped "divide" Cortana and allow "parts of her" to help Halsey while updating her "incarnate" self on the {{UNSCship|Pillar of Autumn}} until the last minute. The two parts were reunited sometime after [[The Package (data storage unit)|Cortana's fragment]] was delivered by [[SPARTAN-B312]] to Captain Keyes before the ''Pillar of Autumn'' left Reach.


It provides an explanation for the inconsistent numbers of Spartans, particularly involving those not present during the [[Operation: RED FLAG]] briefing. Halsey states, "That lie about all the Spartans gathered here, save for [[Gray Team|Gray]] - will that come back to haunt me?" Halsey notes that the bodies of the candidates who were killed during the augmentation procedures were placed in cryo-stasis, with the possibility that they may some day be resuscitated, though they appeared to be buried in space. She also notes that at least some of the candidates who were crippled could some day be rehabilitated and sent to active duty.
It provides an explanation for the inconsistent numbers of Spartans, particularly involving those not present during the [[Operation: RED FLAG]] briefing. Halsey states, "That lie about all the Spartans gathered here, save for [[Gray Team|Gray]] - will that come back to haunt me?" Halsey notes that the bodies of the candidates who were killed during the augmentation procedures were placed in cryo-stasis, with the possibility that they may some day be resuscitated, though they appeared to be buried in space. She also notes that at least some of the candidates who were crippled could some day be rehabilitated and sent to active duty.


The journal also confirms that Dr. Halsey was aware of the existence of SPARTANs who were "not [hers]" well before the events of ''[[Halo: First Strike]]''. She and [[Kalmiya]] had uncovered numerous ONI documents and encrypted files that suggested the existence of [[SPARTAN-III program|another SPARTAN program]] after the {{UNSCShip|Hopeful}} was deployed outside the Epsilon Eridani system for a week, carrying various [[Project CHRYSANTHEMUM|"carcinogenic", "mutanogenic", and "experimental" drugs]]. Upon his return, [[Vice Admiral]] [[Ysionris Jeromi]] informed her that he knew little of what was going on, and could tell her nothing. Finally, Halsey reveals that her suspicions of other SPARTANS were confirmed when she met [[Noble Team]] at [[Sword Base]]. Later, at [[CASTLE Base]], she discovered that they, with the exception of [[Jorge-052]], had been SPARTAN-IIIs.
The journal also confirms that Dr. Halsey was aware of the existence of SPARTANs who were "not [hers]" well before the events of ''[[Halo: First Strike]]''. She and [[Kalmiya]] had uncovered numerous ONI documents and encrypted files that suggested the existence of [[SPARTAN-III program|another SPARTAN program]] after the {{UNSCship|Hopeful}} was deployed outside the Epsilon Eridani system for a week, carrying various [[Project CHRYSANTHEMUM|"carcinogenic", "mutanogenic", and "experimental" drugs]]. Upon his return, [[Admiral]] [[Ysionris Jeromi]] informed her that he knew little of what was going on, and could tell her nothing. Finally, Halsey reveals that her suspicions of other SPARTANS were confirmed when she met [[Noble Team]] at [[Sword Base]]. Later, at [[CASTLE Base]], she discovered that they, with the exception of [[Jorge-052]], had been SPARTAN-IIIs.


===Accompanying items===
===Accompanying items===
When the journal was recovered from [[SWORD Base]] by [[Beta-5 Division|Beta 5 personnel]] in 2552 prior to its destruction as part of [[Operation: WHITE GLOVE]], the journal had the following documents and items in it:
When the journal was recovered from [[SWORD Base]] by [[Beta-5_Division|Beta 5 personnel]] in 2552 prior to its destruction as part of [[Operation: WHITE GLOVE]], the journal had the following documents and items in it:
*Three [[Intersystem News]] kiosk tear sheets; ''"HAVEN TERROR BOMBING KILLS TWO MILLION"'', ''"BLISS DECIMATED"'', and ''"LCDR MIRANDA KEYES AWARDED SILVER STAR"''
*Three [[Intersystem News]] kiosk tear sheets; ''"HAVEN TERROR BOMBING KILLS TWO MILLION"'', ''"BLISS DECIMATED"'', and ''"LCDR MIRANDA KEYES AWARDED SILVER STAR"''
*DNA sequencing chart of [[ORION Project|ORION]] [[ORION Candidate 047|Candidate 047]]  
*DNA sequencing chart of [[ORION Project|ORION]] [[ORION Candidate 047|Candidate 047]]  
Line 35: Line 35:
*Single-image photo of a [[High Charity|space anomaly]], recorded by a [[Mars]] telescope in [[2524]], accompanied by a note
*Single-image photo of a [[High Charity|space anomaly]], recorded by a [[Mars]] telescope in [[2524]], accompanied by a note
*A memo from the log of {{UNSCShip|Accra}} detailing the [[glassing]] of the colony of [[Bliss]]
*A memo from the log of {{UNSCShip|Accra}} detailing the [[glassing]] of the colony of [[Bliss]]
*An ONI memo regarding [[Covenant]] glyphs, accompanied by a photo of the symbols on a [[Sangheili]]'s [[Combat harness|armor]]
*An ONI memo regarding [[Covenant]] glyphs, accompanied by a photo of the symbols on a [[Sangheili]]'s [[Sangheili combat harness|armor]]
*Heavily redacted deployment info note of [[Jorge-052|SPARTAN-052]], sent to Dr. Halsey by [[Urban Holland|Colonel Urban Holland]]
*Heavily redacted deployment info note of [[Jorge-052|SPARTAN-052]], sent to Dr. Halsey by [[Urban Holland|Colonel Urban Holland]]
*A print of a screencapture from a security video of [[NOBLE Team]]'s operations
*A print of a screencapture from a security video of [[NOBLE Team]]'s operations
Line 66: Line 66:
File:Kurt_Record_2.jpg|Kurt-051's candidate record, page 2/2.
File:Kurt_Record_2.jpg|Kurt-051's candidate record, page 2/2.
File:Kurt_Agincourt.jpg|Kurt's drawing of the [[wikipedia:Battle of Agincourt|Battle of Agincourt]], with comments by Dr. Halsey.
File:Kurt_Agincourt.jpg|Kurt's drawing of the [[wikipedia:Battle of Agincourt|Battle of Agincourt]], with comments by Dr. Halsey.
File:Caleb_Record_1.jpg|Caleb-095's candidate record, page 1/2
File:Caleb_Record_1.jpg|Caleb's SPARTAN-II candidate record, page 1/2
File:Caleb_Record_2.jpg|Caleb-095's candidate record, page 2/2
File:Caleb_Record_2.jpg|Caleb's SPARTAN-II candidate record, page 2/2
File:Carris_Record_1.jpg|Carris-137's candidate record, page 1/2.
File:Carris_Record_1.jpg|Carris-137's candidate record, page 1/2.
File:Carris_Record_2.jpg|Carris-137's candidate record, page 2/2.
File:Carris_Record_2.jpg|Carris-137's candidate record, page 2/2.
Line 73: Line 73:


===Excised pages===
===Excised pages===
There are two pages (four sides) that were torn out from the journal entry dated September 4, 2547. Dubbed '''REF. UNDD 5213.9-R''' to ONI, the pages document Dr. Halsey's private experiment to create a fractal [[Artificial intelligence|AI]] housing within slipspace. Halsey supposedly tore these two pages out after the experiment, presumably to ensure secrecy.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''[[Data pads|data pad 17]]''</ref>
There are two pages (four sides) that were torn out from the journal entry dated 04.08.2547. Dubbed '''REF. UNDD 5213.9-R''' to ONI, the pages document Dr. Halsey's private experiment to create a fractal [[Artificial intelligence|AI]] housing within slipspace. Halsey supposedly tore these two pages out after the experiment, presumably to ensure secrecy.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''[[Data pads|data pad 17]]''</ref>
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Halsey's Journal excised leaf 1.png
File:Halsey's Journal excised leaf 1.png
Line 83: Line 83:
*The journal contains 200 pages and is {{Convert|7.25|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us|sigfig=3}} tall, {{Convert|5.25|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us|sigfig=3}} wide and approx. {{Convert|1|in|cm|disp=flip|sigfig=3}} thick.
*The journal contains 200 pages and is {{Convert|7.25|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us|sigfig=3}} tall, {{Convert|5.25|in|cm|disp=flip|sp=us|sigfig=3}} wide and approx. {{Convert|1|in|cm|disp=flip|sigfig=3}} thick.


==Production notes==
==Behind the scenes==
*The booklet is included with the [[Halo: Reach Limited Edition|Limited]] and [[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition|Legendary]] editions of ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=25773 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Game Editions'']</ref> The journal was co-written by [[Eric Nylund]] in conjunction with [[Bungie]] and [[343 Industries]], with [[Lorraine McLees]] serving as art director and Mike Vaillancourt as illustrator.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.org/misc/enylund_interview_04_2010.html '''Halo.bungie.org''': ''Eric Nylund Interview, April, 2010'']</ref>
*The booklet is included with the [[Halo: Reach Limited Edition|Limited]] and [[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition|Legendary]] editions of ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.<ref>[http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&cid=25773 '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo: Reach Game Editions'']</ref> The journal was co-written by [[Eric Nylund]] in conjunction with [[Bungie]] and [[343 Industries]], with [[Lorraine McLees]] serving as art director and Mike Vaillancourt as illustrator.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.org/misc/enylund_interview_04_2010.html '''Halo.bungie.org''': ''Eric Nylund Interview, April, 2010'']</ref>
*A small number of copies of the journal — no more than five according to Eric Nylund — did not have the two missing pages ripped out. This was so the ''Halo'' fan community could discover the pages on their own. Nylund expected the fans to find the pages within "a few weeks"; however, the pages failed to surface until May 6, 2016,<ref>[http://ericnylund.com/?p=1288 '''Ericnylund.com''' ''- Missing Halsey Journal Pages'']</ref> when [[Jeff Easterling]] posted them in the [[Canon Fodder]] article "''Noble Intentions''".<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-noble-intentions '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Noble Intentions'']</ref> Both pages can be read [https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/blogs/canon-fodder/halseyjournal_excisedleaves-6691217d69c54707b5a0fd97d0b25e77.pdf here] (internal archive {{file link|HR_Halsey'sJournal_ExcisedPages.pdf|here}}).
*A small number of copies of the journal — no more than five according to Eric Nylund — did not have the two missing pages ripped out. This was so the ''Halo'' fan community could discover the pages on their own. Nylund expected the fans to find the pages within "a few weeks"; however, the pages failed to surface until May 6, 2016,<ref>[http://ericnylund.com/?p=1288 '''Ericnylund.com''' ''- Missing Halsey Journal Pages'']</ref> when [[Jeff Easterling]] posted them in the [[Canon Fodder]] article "''Noble Intentions''".<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-noble-intentions '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Canon Fodder: Noble Intentions'']</ref> Both pages can be read [https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/community/blogs/canon-fodder/halseyjournal_excisedleaves-6691217d69c54707b5a0fd97d0b25e77.pdf here].
*In ''Halo: Reach'', Halsey's journal can be found as an in-game object on level "[[The Package]]" in the [[Tribute Room]]. It is seen again in Halsey's office (likely the one in [[CASTLE Base]]) during the first cutscene of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' on the mission ''[[Osiris]]''.
*In ''Halo: Reach'', Halsey's journal can be found as an in-game object on level "[[The Package (level)|The Package]]" in the [[Tribute Room]]. It is seen again in Halsey's office (likely the one in [[CASTLE Base]]) during the first cutscene of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' on the mission ''[[Osiris]]''.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
Line 94: Line 94:
File:Journal_Note.jpg|A note from [[Colonel]] [[W. B. Eton]] to the journal's recipient.
File:Journal_Note.jpg|A note from [[Colonel]] [[W. B. Eton]] to the journal's recipient.
File:Journal_Package_Letter.jpg|A letter from the journal's sender, a former [[Beta-5 Division]] operative, to their cousin.
File:Journal_Package_Letter.jpg|A letter from the journal's sender, a former [[Beta-5 Division]] operative, to their cousin.
File:Journal Needler.png|A page of the journal, featuring Halsey's drawing of a [[needler]].
File:Halsey's Journal.jpg|A page of the journal, detailing the [[SPARTAN-II augmentation procedures]].
File:Halsey's Journal.jpg|A page of the journal, detailing the [[SPARTAN-II augmentation procedures]].
File:Journal_1.jpg|Another page, with information on the creation of [[Cortana]].
File:Journal_1.jpg|Another page, with information on the creation of [[Cortana]].
Line 107: Line 106:
*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]'' {{mo}}
*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]'' {{mo}}
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''
**''[[Transcendence]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
<references/>
 
{{Navbox/Media/ShortStories}}
[[Category:Books (Halo)]]
[[Category:Books (Halo)]]
[[Category:Canon]]
[[Category:Canon]]

Please note that all contributions to Halopedia are considered to be released under the Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license (see Halopedia:Copyrights for details). If you don't want your writing to be edited mercilessly and redistributed at will, then don't submit it here. You are also promising us that you wrote this yourself, or copied it from a public domain or similar free resource. Do not submit copyrighted work without permission!

Cancel Editing help (opens in new window)

To view or search uploaded images go to the list of images. Uploads and deletions are also logged in the upload log. For help including images on a page see Help:Images. For a sound file, use this code: [[Media:File.ogg]].

Do not copy text from other websites without permission. It will be deleted.

Templates used on this page:

This page is a member of 1 meta category:

Retrieved from "https://www.halopedia.org/Dr._Halsey%27s_personal_journal"