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{{Status|Gameplay}}
{{era|H3}}
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{{achievement infobox
{{achievement infobox
|name=Marathon Man
|name=Marathon Man
|img=[[File:H3 Achievement Marathon Man.png]]
|img=[[Image:Marathonman.gif]]
|gs=40
|gs=40
|game=Halo 3
|game=Halo 3
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'''Marathon Man''' is a ''[[Halo 3]]'' [[achievement]], which is awarded for accessing all the [[Terminal (Halo 3)|Terminals]] in [[campaign]] mode. The achievement is worth 40 [[Gamerscore]] and can be completed on any difficulty, or combination thereof. It is represented by a person with a ''[[Marathon]]'' symbol for a head, surrounded by a yellow circle and with [[seven]] yellow stars (representing the seven Terminals) above him. It is a reference to [[Bungie]]'s earlier ''Marathon'' games, in which [[terminal]]s were an integral part of the campaign levels: they functioned both for providing storyline, guiding the player, and transporting the player to the next level.
'''Marathon Man''' is a [[Halo 3]] [[Achievement]]. It is awarded for accessing all the [[Terminals]] in [[Campaign]] mode.
 
The achievement awards the player 40 [[Gamerpoint]]s.
 
It is represented by a yellow circle with a person whose head has a Marathon symbol on it, and with [[7|seven]] yellow stars (representing the seven Terminals) above him.
 
The achievement can be completed on any difficulty.


After accessing terminal, the player must wait for the screen to go red then wait until the screen shows another text message and finally press A to scroll down to the very last message (a fragment from a [[Forerunner]] message) to show up for the terminal to count as unlocked and contribute to the achievement's progress.
It is similar to the Marathon: Durandal achievement, Hats off to 819.
 
The award itself is a reference to [[Marathon]] (video game series) as you could access [[Terminals]] in game to gather information on the Marathon universe.
Details:
*After you access the terminal, you need to wait for the screen to go red then wait until the screen shows another text message and finally press A to scroll down to the very last message (a fragment from a [[Forerunner]] message) to show up to get the achievement.
*For some players, the achievement will only be unlocked if the seventh terminal is accessed last.
*A player must access seven terminals, another seven reference (there is an additional eighth one on [[Cortana (Level)|Cortana]], but this isn't necessary for the achievement).


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*A player must access [[seven]] terminals, another seven reference. An additional eighth terminal can be found on [[Cortana (level)|Cortana]], however it is not required for the achievement.
*[[w:c:marathongame:Marathon (Game)|''Marathon'']] is the name of an earlier series of [[Bungie]] games (Marathon, Marathon 2: Durandal, & Marathon Infinity)
*The name of the achievement may be a reference to the 1976 film of the ''[[Wikipedia:Marathon Man (film)|same name]]'', or the 1974 [[wikipedia:Marathon Man (novel)|novel]] it was adapted from.
* ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marathon_Man_%28film%29 Marathon Man]'' was a movie made in 1976.
*Some players reportedly experienced glitches upon unlocking this achievement, which prematurely unlocked the [[SECURITY-class Mjolnir]] shoulders.
* There are seven stars, one for each terminal, on the Achievement picture, a reference to the number [[7]], [[Bungie]]'s favorite number.
* The person on the medal has a [[Marathon]] logo for a head, a reference for the [[Marathon]] game.
*In the Marathon game series, terminals were integral parts of the campaign levels: They functioned both for providing storyline, guiding the player, and transporting the player to the next level. They are integral in ''Halo 3'' to learn the downfall of the Forerunner in their battles against the Flood.
*In the ''Nintendo'' game ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', you would receive a reward of the same name if you ran much more than you walked.
*''Marathon Man'' is very similar to [[Halo 3: ODST]]'s [[Audiophile (Achievement)|Audiophile]] Achievement.
 
==Links==
===Internal===
*[[Halo 3 Achievements]]
*[[Terminals]]


{{Halo 3 Achievements}}
{{Halo 3 Achievements|Marathonman.gif|30}}
[[Category:Halo 3 achievements]]
[[Category: Halo 3 Achievements]]

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