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There are numerous similarities between the ''[[Halo]]'' and ''[[wikipedia:Alien (franchise)|Aliens]]'' universes. [[Bungie]] has even admitted to being inspired by the movie. Below is the '''list of references to ''Aliens'' in ''Halo'''''. | There are numerous similarities between the ''[[Halo]]'' and ''[[wikipedia:Alien (franchise)|Aliens]]'' universes. [[Bungie]] has even admitted to being inspired by the movie. Below is the '''list of references to ''Aliens'' in ''Halo'''''. | ||
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File:AJ - Comparison.png|Sergeant Apone from Aliens (left) and Sergeant Johnson, as he appears in ''[[Halo 3]]'' (right). | File:AJ - Comparison.png|Sergeant Apone from Aliens (left) and Sergeant Johnson, as he appears in ''[[Halo 3]]'' (right). | ||
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== The Flood == | == The Flood == | ||
[[ | [[Image:Flood - Comparison.png|thumb|200px|The Facehuggers' and Infection Forms' similar attacks.]] | ||
[[ | [[Image:Parasite - Comparison.png|thumb|200px|A comparison between the infected from the ''Aliens'' and ''Halo'' franchises.]] | ||
There are numerous similarities between the [[Flood]] and the Xenomorphs from the Alien series of films. | There are numerous similarities between the [[Flood]] and the Xenomorphs from the Alien series of films. | ||
*Both aliens exhibit similar qualities such as climbing walls and jumping large distances. They are also hive-minded yet learn as individuals. | *Both aliens exhibit similar qualities such as climbing walls and jumping large distances. They are also hive-minded yet learn as individuals. | ||
*The Facehugger and the [[ | *The Facehugger and the [[Flood infection form]] are both roughly the size of a football, their coloring is extremely similar, neither has visible eyes or mouths, both move around low to the ground on numerous long, thin appendages, and both have a ridged tail. Both are able to leap with appendages spread open in order to latch on to their soon-to-be-hosts. | ||
*The Aliens and Flood both reproduce in a way that could be described as parasitic, though the Flood seems to modify existing biomass, (or create their own in the case of the [[Pure Form]]) while the Xenomorph "chestbursters" only develop inside the host up to a certain point, at which time they erupt from the victim's chest and presumably make up the rest of their mass by food consumption. | *The Aliens and Flood both reproduce in a way that could be described as parasitic, though the Flood seems to modify existing biomass, (or create their own in the case of the [[Pure Form]]) while the Xenomorph "chestbursters" only develop inside the host up to a certain point, at which time they erupt from the victim's chest and presumably make up the rest of their mass by food consumption. | ||
*In the case of both aliens, the genetic makeup of the host will influence the appearance and behavior of the resulting creature "born" from the parasitic process. For example, if a Xenomorph hatches from a human, it will retain human characteristics; if a | *In the case of both aliens, the genetic makeup of the host will influence the appearance and behavior of the resulting creature "born" from the parasitic process. For example, if a Xenomorph hatches from a human, it will retain human characteristics; if a Flood infection form attaches to a human, it will also retain human characteristics (though this is due to the fact that the combat form is a mutation of the hot's body). | ||
*The android Ash describes the alien in the franchise's first film as "the perfect organism," while the [[Gravemind]] (as well as the artificial construct [[Mendicant Bias]]) considers the Flood to be the perfect | *The android Ash describes the alien in the franchise's first film as "the perfect organism," while the [[Gravemind]] (as well as the artificial construct [[Mendicant Bias]]) considers the Flood to be the perfect society -- the last, most advanced stage of evolution. The "societies" of both species are governed by queen-bee-like leaders of a central hive-mind. In both societies, there appear to be no internal divisions or opposing behaviors. | ||
*The Flood screeches in ''[[Halo 2]]'' resemble the Xenomorph screeches at a higher pitch. | *The Flood screeches in ''[[Halo 2]]'' resemble the Xenomorph screeches at a higher pitch. | ||
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== The Covenant == | == The Covenant == | ||
[[ | [[Image:Queen - Comparison.png|thumb|200px|right|A comparison between the Queen and the Councilor's headdress.]] | ||
*The headdresses worn by [[Sangheili]] [[Councilor]]s closely resemble the Alien Queen's head, albeit smaller and narrower. In addition, both ''Halo''<nowiki/>'s [[Covenant]] and ''Aliens''<nowiki/>' titular species have caste systems. Whereas the Covenant's is based primarily on race and religion, the Aliens' is based on their different life stages and host species. | *The headdresses worn by [[Sangheili]] [[Councilor]]s closely resemble the Alien Queen's head, albeit smaller and narrower. In addition, both ''Halo''<nowiki/>'s [[Covenant]] and ''Aliens''<nowiki/>' titular species have caste systems. Whereas the Covenant's is based primarily on race and religion, the Aliens' is based on their different life stages and host species. | ||
*Many other aspects of [[Sangheili|Elite]] design, such as the "shoulder spikes" on [[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction|Heretic]] armor and the shape of the species' legs, are similar to that of the Aliens. | *Many other aspects of [[Sangheili|Elite]] design, such as the "shoulder spikes" on [[Sesa 'Refumee's heretic faction|Heretic]] armor and the shape of the species' legs, are similar to that of the Aliens. | ||
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==Vehicles and technology== | ==Vehicles and technology== | ||
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File:Frigate - Comparison.png|A comparison between the ''Sulaco'' and a [[UNSC frigate]]. | File:Frigate - Comparison.png|A comparison between the ''Sulaco'' and a [[UNSC frigate]]. | ||
File:Ark - Comparison.png|The atmosphere processor from Aliens (above) and the Portal from ''Halo 3'' (below). | File:Ark - Comparison.png|The atmosphere processor from Aliens (above) and the Portal from ''Halo 3'' (below). | ||
File:POA - Comparison.png|A comparison between ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Autumn]]'' | File:POA - Comparison.png|A comparison between ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Autumn]]'''s and ''Sulaco''<nowiki/>'s frontal hull. | ||
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== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
During the Flood-themed levels in both ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''Halo 2'' | During the Flood-themed levels in both ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''Halo 2'' -- most notably [[343 Guilty Spark (level)|343 Guilty Spark]] and [[High Charity (level)|High Charity]] -- visibility is limited, and close-quarters fighting is common, such that the player is forced to keep an eye on their [[motion tracker]] -- a homage to ''Aliens''.<ref>'''[[The Art of Halo]]''', ''page 82''</ref> The same is true, albeit to a lesser extent, of some areas in ''[[Halo 3]]''<nowiki/>'s [[Floodgate (level)|Floodgate]]. | ||
== Terrain == | == Terrain == | ||
[[File:Terrain comparisons.jpg|thumb|Comparison between ''Alien'' (top), ''Halo: Nightfall'' (middle) and ''Prometheus'' (bottom).|150px]] | [[File:Terrain comparisons.jpg|thumb|Comparison between ''Alien'' (top), ''Halo: Nightfall'' (middle) and ''Prometheus'' (bottom).|150px|right]] | ||
In ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'', the rocky, almost desolate terrain of [[Installation 04]] has multiple visual similarities to the surface of LV-426 in ''Alien'' and its sequel ''Aliens''. However, the terrain has a more significant resemblance to the surface of LV-223 in the film ''[[wikipedia:Prometheus (2012 film)|Prometheus]]'', which is set around 20 years before the events of ''Alien''. Coincidentally, ''Halo: Nightfall'' is produced by the director of ''Alien'' and ''Prometheus'', [[wikipedia:Ridley Scott|Ridley Scott]]. | In ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'', the rocky, almost desolate terrain of [[Installation 04]] has multiple visual similarities to the surface of LV-426 in ''Alien'' and its sequel ''Aliens''. However, the terrain has a more significant resemblance to the surface of LV-223 in the film ''[[wikipedia:Prometheus (2012 film)|Prometheus]]'', which is set around 20 years before the events of ''Alien''. Coincidentally, ''Halo: Nightfall'' is produced by the director of ''Alien'' and ''Prometheus'', [[wikipedia:Ridley Scott|Ridley Scott]]. | ||
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===''Halo 3''=== | ===''Halo 3''=== | ||
In ''Halo 3'', if [[Stacker|Gunnery Sergeant Stacker]] is infected by the Flood, sometimes he mutters "kill me" or "shoot me", which is a line uttered at least three times in the ''Alien'' series by an infected host. Again, this may not necessarily be a deliberate reference. | In ''Halo 3'', if [[Stacker|Gunnery Sergeant Stacker]] is infected by the Flood, sometimes he mutters "kill me" or "shoot me", which is a line uttered at least three times in the ''Alien'' series by an infected host. Again, this may not necessarily be a deliberate reference. | ||
==Other== | ==Other== | ||
[[ | [[Image:Jonesy - Comparison.png|thumb|right|200px|Jonesy and the Billboard.]] | ||
*The name of the "[[We're in for some Chop]]" [[achievement]] is a reference to a line from ''Aliens''. | *The name of the "[[We're in for some Chop]]" [[achievement]] is a reference to a line from ''Aliens''. | ||
*In ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', a female [[Sabre]] pilot will occasionally say "In space no one can hear you scream!" upon destroying an enemy fighter. The line is a reference to the tagline of the first ''Alien'' film. | *In ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', a female [[Sabre]] pilot will occasionally say "In space no one can hear you scream!" upon destroying an enemy fighter. The line is a reference to the tagline of the first ''Alien'' film. | ||
*The ''Pillar of Autumn'' [[bulletin board]] reads "LOST: CALICO CAT ANSWERS TO: | *The ''Pillar of Autumn'' [[bulletin board]] reads "LOST: CALICO CAT ANSWERS TO: JONESY.", which alludes to a scene in ''Alien'' (the movie before ''Aliens'') when Brett goes looking for the ship cat Jones by calling "[[Jonesy]]". | ||
*The "Attention Marines: South Pacific Duty..." notice in the ''Autumn'' bulletin board may be another reference to ''Aliens''. | *The "Attention Marines: South Pacific Duty..." notice in the ''Autumn'' bulletin board may be another reference to ''Aliens''. | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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