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'''Japanese, Chinese and Korean''' characters can be found on various weapons in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', ''[[Halo 3]]'', and ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
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On certain weapons from ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo 3]]'', you can find '''Japanese or Chinese''' characters on them.


==Locations==
==Locations==
===Halo: Combat Evolved===
===Halo: Combat Evolved===
Stamped onto ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'''s [[M6D magnum|M6D pistol]] are two Japanese or Chinese characters: The [[wikipedia:Kanji|Kanji]] and [[wikipedia:Chinese numerals|seven]] characters that can be seen only with the aid of a scoped weapon, such as the [[SRS99C-S2 AM sniper rifle|sniper rifle]].<ref name="HBO eggs">[http://halo.bungie.org/tipsntricks/eggs.html '''halo.bungie.org:''' ''Halo Easter Eggs'']</ref>
Stamped onto [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'s [[M6D Pistol]] are two Japanese and Chinese characters: The [[wikipedia:Kanji|Kanji]] and [[wikipedia:Chinese numerals|seven]] characters that can be seen only with the aid of a scoped weapon, such as the [[SRS99C-S2 AM Sniper Rifle|Sniper Rifle]].


The first Kanji, stamped onto the top of the ejection port, is 七, ''shichi/nana'' (jp), or ''qi'' (ch) and, when translated, is the number seven ([[Seven|7]]).{{Ref/Reuse|HBO eggs}}
The first Kanji, stamped onto the top of the ejection port, is 七, ''shichi/nana'' (jp), or ''qi'' (ch) and, when translated, is the number seven ([[7]]).


The second Kanji is found on the bottom of the magazine floor plate, and is the character 力, ''chikara''(jp) or ''li'' (ch). Meaning "strength" or "power", it appears to reference to how powerful of a weapon the M6D is.{{Ref/Reuse|HBO eggs}}
The second Kanji is found on the bottom of the magazine floor plate, and is the character 力, ''chikara''(jp) or ''li'' (ch). Meaning "strength" or "power", it is a reference to how powerful of a weapon the M6D is.


===Halo 3===
===Halo 3===
In ''[[Halo 3]]'', the [[M6G magnum]] features a Korean Hangul rather than a Japanese kanji. It is found on the bottom of the magazine and it reads 일곱 (''il-gohb'') , when reflected. It translates to number 7.
In ''[[Halo 3]]'', the [[M6G Magnum Sidearm]] features a Korean Hangul rather than a Japanese kanji. It is found on the bottom of the magazine and it reads 일곱 (''il-gohb'') , when reflected. It translates to number 7.
 
===Halo 3: ODST===
In ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', two Korean characters are stamped on the right side of the laser module on the [[M6C/SOCOM]], which stands for the number seven.
 
===Halo Living Monument===
In the [[Halo Living Monument]] trailer the original 七 Kanji is clearly seen on the [[Commander]]'s holstered [[M6 Series|M6 sidearm]] on the bottom of the magazine.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:M6D Pistol Kanji Locations.JPG  
Image:M6D Pistol Kanji Locations.JPG  
File:HCE M6D Shichi.jpg|七, seen through a Sniper Rifle's scope.
Image:Shichi.jpg|七, seen through a Sniper Rifle's scope.
File:Chikara.jpg|力, seen through a Sniper Rifle's scope.
Image:Kanji alternate view.JPG|七, alternate view.
File:M6G Pistol view 2.jpg|A rear view of the [[M6G2 magnum|M6G2]]. Note the Korean Hangul.
Image:Chikara.jpg|力, seen through a Sniper Rifle's scope.
File:Laser Aiming Module.jpg|A closeup on the laser module of the [[M6C/SOCOM]]. Note the Korean stamped characters on the side.
Image:Chikaraalternateview.jpg|力, seen without a Sniper Rifle's scope.
File:Living Monument pistol kanji.png|七 clearly visible on an officer's sidearm in the [[Halo Living Monument]] trailer.
Image:M6G Pistol view 2.jpg|A rear view of the M6G. Note the Korean Hangul.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Sources==
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[[Category:Easter Eggs]]
[[Category:Halo: Combat Evolved Easter eggs]]
[[Category:Halo 1 Easter Eggs]]

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