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This is an archive of posts made by [[Halo Waypoint]] user [https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_profile601146.aspx Catalog], an account used by [[343 Industries]]. Catalog began posting on the forums on June 27, 2014.
This is an archive of posts made by [[Halo Waypoint]] user [https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_profile601146.aspx Catalog], an account used by [[343 Industries]]. Catalog began posting on the forums on June 27, 2014. Catalog's posts are treated in a manner similar to an alternate reality game such as ''[[Iris]]''; the account occasionally breaks the fourth wall when providing references but generally remains in-character. All posts and thread titles are transcribed verbatim apart from translated alphanumeric code strings.


== John-117 + Miranda Keyes? ==
==John-117 + Miranda Keyes?==
{{Quote|Query Answer: [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Halsey]] is the biological mother of [[Miranda Keyes|Commander Miranda Keyes]].|June 27, 2014<ref>'''Topic:''' [https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2959428_John-117--Miranda-Keyes.aspx#post2959428 ''John-117 + Miranda Keyes?'']</ref>}}
{{Quote|Query Answer: [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Halsey]] is the biological mother of [[Miranda Keyes|Commander Miranda Keyes]].|June 27, 2014<ref>'''Topic:''' [https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2959428_John-117--Miranda-Keyes.aspx#post2959428 ''John-117 + Miranda Keyes?'']</ref>}}


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{{Quote|Query Answer: The purported "[[Assembly]]" is referenced in [[Data pads|logs]] recovered by [[SPARTAN-B312|Spartan B-312]] during [[Fall of Reach|combat operations]] on [[Reach]]. This organization appears to be a group of rogue [[Artificial intelligence|AI constructs]] which have been observing and guiding [[human]]ity. The reliability of this information has been contested.|June 27, 2014<ref>'''Topic:''' [https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2959494_Questions-about-Reach-datapads-and-flood.aspx#post2959494 ''Questions about Reach datapads and flood.'']</ref>}}
{{Quote|Query Answer: The purported "[[Assembly]]" is referenced in [[Data pads|logs]] recovered by [[SPARTAN-B312|Spartan B-312]] during [[Fall of Reach|combat operations]] on [[Reach]]. This organization appears to be a group of rogue [[Artificial intelligence|AI constructs]] which have been observing and guiding [[human]]ity. The reliability of this information has been contested.|June 27, 2014<ref>'''Topic:''' [https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2959494_Questions-about-Reach-datapads-and-flood.aspx#post2959494 ''Questions about Reach datapads and flood.'']</ref>}}


== Can I skip Kilo 5 ==
==Mantle's Approach Size==
{{Quote|''Query Answer: Processing request to bypass following information archives:''
 
''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''<br />
''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''<br />
''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''
 
''Permission '''denied'''''.|June 27, 2014<ref>'''Topic:''' [https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2959522_can-i-skip-kilo-5.aspx#post2959522 ''can i skip kilo 5?'']</ref>}}
 
== Agent Locke origin theory ==
{{Quote|Query Answer: If [[Locke]] [[Avery Johnson|Johnson]] persists for more than four hours, consult a medical professional.|June 27, 2014<ref>'''Topic:''' [https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2959598_Agent-Locke-origin-theory.aspx#post2959598 ''Agent Locke origin theory'']</ref>}}
 
== Mantle's Approach Size ==
{{Quote|Query Answer: [[Promethean]] Command Warship, designation [[Mantle's Approach]].
{{Quote|Query Answer: [[Promethean]] Command Warship, designation [[Mantle's Approach]].


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''Preliminary analysis confirms that <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[UNSC Navy]] Threat Database] records [ref: [[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide|Halo 4 Visual Guide]], p. 193] reflect last known configuration of Mantle's Approach in local reference dimensions.|June 27, 2014<ref>'''Topic:''' [https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2959627_Mantle-s-Approach-Size.aspx#post2959627 '' Mantle's Approach Size'']</ref>}}
''Preliminary analysis confirms that <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[UNSC Navy]] Threat Database] records [ref: [[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide|Halo 4 Visual Guide]], p. 193] reflect last known configuration of Mantle's Approach in local reference dimensions.|June 27, 2014<ref>'''Topic:''' [https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2959627_Mantle-s-Approach-Size.aspx#post2959627 '' Mantle's Approach Size'']</ref>}}


== What's the new SPARTAN-II armor? ==
== Whats the new SPARTAM-II's ''(sic)'' armor? ==
{{Quote|Query Answer: Alert! Unable to contact [[SPARTAN-II program|zone commanders]]. Unable to initiate Domain link.
{{Quote|Query Answer: Alert! Unable to contact [[SPARTAN-II program|zone commanders]]. Unable to initiate Domain link.


''Awaiting command authority to release threat dynamic report for Human combat skin variants[ref: [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>.''|June 28, 2014<ref>'''Topic:''' [https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2959655_Whats-the-new-SPARTAM-II-s-armor.aspx#post2959655 ''Whats the new SPARTAM-II's armor?'']</ref>}}
''Awaiting command authority to release threat dynamic report for Human combat skin variants[ref: [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>.''|June 28, 2014<ref>'''Topic:''' [https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2959655_Whats-the-new-SPARTAM-II-s-armor.aspx#post2959655 ''Whats the new SPARTAM-II's armor?'']</ref>}}


== What species crashed on Installation 04 ==
==Query: Catalog(old)==
{{Quote|Query Answer: No known [[Technological Achievement Tiers#Tier 2: Interstellar|Tier 2]] species matching [[Unidentified alien vessel|suggested morphology]] [re: ursus sapiens].|June 28, 2014<ref>'''Topic:''' [https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2959673_What-species-crashed-on-Installation-04.aspx#post2959673 ''What species crashed on Installation 04?'']</ref>}}
 
== Query: Catalog(old) ==
{{Quote|Contacting Domain . . . . . . . .
{{Quote|Contacting Domain . . . . . . . .


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:''Initiating [quaere].''|June 29, 2014<ref>'''Topic:''' [https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2960795_Query--Catalog-old.aspx#post2960795 ''Query: Catalog(old) - Page 5'']</ref>}}
:''Initiating [quaere].''|June 29, 2014<ref>'''Topic:''' [https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2960795_Query--Catalog-old.aspx#post2960795 ''Query: Catalog(old) - Page 5'']</ref>}}


== N'tho 'Sraom and Usze 'Taham ==
==N'tho 'Sraom and Usze 'Taham==
{{Quote|Temporary link established.
{{Quote|Temporary link established.


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:''Query Answer: [[N’tho ‘Sraom|N'thro 'Sraom]] and [[Usze ‘Taham|Usze 'Taham]] confirmed active post-[[Human-Covenant War|Covenant War]]. Additional details pending [cyberintrusion] of Human [frumentarii] cores.''|June 29, 2014<ref>'''Topic:''' [https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2960857_N-tho--Sraom-and-Usze--Taham.aspx#post2960857 ''N'tho 'Sraom and Usze 'Taham'']</ref>}}
:''Query Answer: [[N’tho ‘Sraom|N'thro 'Sraom]] and [[Usze ‘Taham|Usze 'Taham]] confirmed active post-[[Human-Covenant War|Covenant War]]. Additional details pending [cyberintrusion] of Human [frumentarii] cores.''|June 29, 2014<ref>'''Topic:''' [https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2960857_N-tho--Sraom-and-Usze--Taham.aspx#post2960857 ''N'tho 'Sraom and Usze 'Taham'']</ref>}}


== ONI and The Flood ==
==ONI and The Flood==
{{Quote|Temporary link established.
{{Quote|Temporary link established.


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:''Query Answer: Initial [cyberintrusion] evidence suggests relevant <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[Covenant]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> and Forerunner directives copied to [frumentarii] cores before parasite outbreak in <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[2552]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>. However, threat dynamic analysis shows Human security forces did not widely implement minimal acceptable suite of parasite [[containment protocol]]s until evaluation of [[Reclaimer]] [[Battle of Installation 04|[alpha site] combat]] data in <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[2553]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>.''|June 29, 2014<ref>'''Topic:''' [https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2960966_ONI-and-The-Flood.aspx#post2960966 ''ONI and The Flood'']</ref>}}
:''Query Answer: Initial [cyberintrusion] evidence suggests relevant <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[Covenant]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> and Forerunner directives copied to [frumentarii] cores before parasite outbreak in <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[2552]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>. However, threat dynamic analysis shows Human security forces did not widely implement minimal acceptable suite of parasite [[containment protocol]]s until evaluation of [[Reclaimer]] [[Battle of Installation 04|[alpha site] combat]] data in <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[2553]]<nowiki>]</nowiki>.''|June 29, 2014<ref>'''Topic:''' [https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2960966_ONI-and-The-Flood.aspx#post2960966 ''ONI and The Flood'']</ref>}}


== Catalog Interaction ==
==Catalog Interaction==
{{Quote|[quaere] paused.
{{Quote|[quaere] paused.


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:''IV - [[Victor-101]]|July 2, 2014<ref name="Page 9">'''Topic:''' [https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2964800_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2964800 ''Catalog Interaction - Page 9'']</ref>}}
:''IV - [[Victor-101]]|July 2, 2014<ref name="Page 9">'''Topic:''' [https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2964800_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2964800 ''Catalog Interaction - Page 9'']</ref>}}


==John-117 is no longer blue leader==
{{Quote|Temporary link established.
'''''Quote:''' "Theoretically all of Blue team has the rank Spartan now, so command may be given back to [[John-117|John]]."''
:''Correction: Current [frumentarii] records indicate [exploratores] designated "[[Blue Team]]" (ref: SPARTAN-II; ref: [ref: [[Halo Encyclopedia]], p. 112) remain under [[UNSC Special Forces#SPARTAN|NAVSPECWARCOM]] [ADCON]. Multiple [bureaucratic tactical] vectors by [frumentarii] to acquire full command authority.''|July 1, 2014<ref>'''Topic:''' [https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2963582_-Spoilers--John-117-is-no-longer-blue-leader.aspx#post2963582 ''(Spoilers) John-117 is no longer blue leader'']</ref>}}
==Catalog Discussion==
{{Quote|\\sys\admin
:Records translation requested.
:{{Plain|[https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postst248247_Catalog-Interaction.aspx Records moved]}}.|July 1, 2014<ref>'''Topic:''' [https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2963924_Catalog-Discussion.aspx#post2963924 ''Catalog Discussion'']</ref>}}
==Humorous posts==
Though Catalog's posts generally have a serious, in-universe tone, the account user(s) occasionally make fourth wall-breaking jokes.
===Can I skip Kilo 5===
{{Quote|''Query Answer: Processing request to bypass following information archives:''
''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''<br />
''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]''<br />
''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''
''Permission '''denied'''''.|June 27, 2014<ref>'''Topic:''' [https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2959522_can-i-skip-kilo-5.aspx#post2959522 ''can i skip kilo 5?'']</ref>}}
===Agent Locke origin theory===
{{Quote|Query Answer: If Locke Johnson persists for more than four hours, consult a medical professional.|June 27, 2014<ref>'''Topic:''' [https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2959598_Agent-Locke-origin-theory.aspx#post2959598 ''Agent Locke origin theory'']</ref>}}
This was posted on a thread suggesting that [[Agent Locke|Locke]] could be the son of [[Avery Johnson]]. It refers to a common (and often mocked) medical warning that erectile dysfunction pills may induce "an erection lasting longer than four hours"; "Johnson" is a slang term for the penis.
===What species crashed on Installation 04?===
{{Quote|Query Answer: No known [[Technological Achievement Tiers#Tier 2: Interstellar|Tier 2]] species matching [[Unidentified alien vessel|suggested morphology]] [re: ursus sapiens].|June 28, 2014<ref>'''Topic:''' [https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2959673_What-species-crashed-on-Installation-04.aspx#post2959673 ''What species crashed on Installation 04?'']</ref>}}
This comment was posted in response to a forum user who jokingly suggested that the [[unidentified alien vessel]] from [[Terminal/Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'''s terminals]] was not built by "dogs, cats, or certain bears" on account of its slipspace capability. "Ursus sapiens" is Latin for "wise bear".
===Catalog Interaction===
{{Quote|[keepalive]
{{Quote|[keepalive]


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:''Query Answer: Administrative subunit "Washington" not found in UEG [provinces]. Seattle [metroplex] region noted as possessing highest per-capita stimulant dispensaries in Human [sphere of influence]. Records of area surrounding 434 Combat Readiness Lab indicate one stimulant and [congealed sugar] dispensary per inhabitant; UEG administrative agencies alerted to anomalous distribution of these facilities.''|July 2, 2014<ref name="Page 9"/>}}
:''Query Answer: Administrative subunit "Washington" not found in UEG [provinces]. Seattle [metroplex] region noted as possessing highest per-capita stimulant dispensaries in Human [sphere of influence]. Records of area surrounding 434 Combat Readiness Lab indicate one stimulant and [congealed sugar] dispensary per inhabitant; UEG administrative agencies alerted to anomalous distribution of these facilities.''|July 2, 2014<ref name="Page 9"/>}}


== John-117 is no longer blue leader ==
The original query was posted by former ''Halopedia'' administrator [[User:Grizzlei|Grizzlei]]. The tone and content reflect the tongue-in-cheek background of the [[FOTUS]] armor from ''[[Halo 4]]''.
{{Quote|Temporary link established.
 
'''''Quote:''' "Theoretically all of Blue team has the rank Spartan now, so command may be given back to [[John-117|John]]."''
:''Correction: Current [frumentarii] records indicate [exploratores] designated "[[Blue Team]]" (ref: SPARTAN-II; ref: [ref: [[Halo Encyclopedia]], p. 112) remain under [[UNSC Special Forces#SPARTAN|NAVSPECWARCOM]] [ADCON]. Multiple [bureaucratic tactical] vectors by [frumentarii] to acquire full command authority.''|July 1, 2014<ref>'''Topic:''' [https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2963582_-Spoilers--John-117-is-no-longer-blue-leader.aspx#post2963582 ''(Spoilers) John-117 is no longer blue leader'']</ref>}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
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Revision as of 17:52, July 4, 2014

This is an archive of posts made by Halo Waypoint user Catalog, an account used by 343 Industries. Catalog began posting on the forums on June 27, 2014. Catalog's posts are treated in a manner similar to an alternate reality game such as Iris; the account occasionally breaks the fourth wall when providing references but generally remains in-character. All posts and thread titles are transcribed verbatim apart from translated alphanumeric code strings.

John-117 + Miranda Keyes?

"Query Answer: Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Halsey is the biological mother of Commander Miranda Keyes."
— June 27, 2014[1]

Questions about Reach datapads and flood

"Query Answer: The purported "Assembly" is referenced in logs recovered by Spartan B-312 during combat operations on Reach. This organization appears to be a group of rogue AI constructs which have been observing and guiding humanity. The reliability of this information has been contested."
— June 27, 2014[2]

Mantle's Approach Size

"Query Answer: Promethean Command Warship, designation Mantle's Approach.

Alert! Seed pattern not approved by Council authorities: provisional authorization given by Master Builder. Multiple configurations of Warship design noted in records. Pending Domain contact, model dimensions are provided for analogous hull pattern:

Height: 25.266 [units]
 Width: 9.43 [units]
 Length: 11.364 [units]

Preliminary analysis confirms that [UNSC Navy Threat Database] records [ref: Halo 4 Visual Guide, p. 193] reflect last known configuration of Mantle's Approach in local reference dimensions."

— June 27, 2014[3]

Whats the new SPARTAM-II's (sic) armor?

"Query Answer: Alert! Unable to contact zone commanders. Unable to initiate Domain link.

Awaiting command authority to release threat dynamic report for Human combat skin variants[ref: MJOLNIR].''"

— June 28, 2014[4]

Query: Catalog(old)

"Contacting Domain . . . . . . . .

Failure.
ERR,REGRESS.
Alert! Critical Reconciliation Error.
Contacting Domain . . . . . . . .
Failure.
ERR,REGRESS.
Alert! Critical Reconciliation Error.
Contacting Edom Terminal\Juridical . . .
Connected. [Rm9yIGV2ZXJ5IGpveSB0aGVyZSBpcyBhIHByaWNl]
[WARNING] \sysdiag\security
Intrusion detected in site [fractal]! Builder Security alerted.

Requests filtered and prioritized.

Quote: "Query Question: Is there anything of importance we must know. If so what is that information? If you cant give us this information, any idea how we can find out this information?"

\sys\log\commit
Error parsing question.

Quote: "Second Query Question: Is there need of a testimonial or are you just observing? I am sure the community here would gladly answer any questions you need answered if required."

Error parsing question. Consult [Portal] Library link.
Alert! Remote command protocol update denied [abusus non tollit usum]

Quote: "Linking Query: Are you in the hands of the UNSC or ONI. Or are you separate from them?"

No applicable authority.

Quote: "Query: How did High Charity make it to the Lesser Ark in 2552?"

Anomalous slipspace intrusion within expected displacement envelope was detected in Edom [airspace] at [2552:1118154551-1118154821]. [Manifold] profile not in local [cache], forwarding to [sector command] for analysis. Alert! [Waypoint] information restricted on authority of [Librarian].

Quote: "Query: What is the average lifespan of an average Macto Cognatus?"

Life expectancy from [hatching] recorded as 27 [years] at time of index. Requesting [index technician] review.

Quote: "Query: What is your current status?"

Active. Pending [magnus custos] review.

Quote: "Query: What is your task?"

Query requires elevated command authority.

Quote: "Query: What is the status of Installation 07? Have the Flood been contained there? What of Monitor 117649?"

\\sys\analysis\error
Multiple priority queries detected in string.

Quote: "Query: With New Phoenix being reinhabited in Escalation, what's the status of Ivanoff Station?"

Human [eyes] at [gamma site] is currently active. Edom [control] unable to contact installation monitor for [ERR,REGRES] cycles. Requesting [site] status from ecumene [control].

Quote: "Query: Is there a countermeasure or "cure" to the Flood that does not involve the firing of the Halo Array?"

No countermeasures recorded in local [cache]. Initiate priority containment protocols in event of parasite outbreak.

Quote: "Query: Are humans worthy of the Mantle or must they first show their capabilities through a "test" of sorts?"

\\sys\analysis\error
Alarm! [flamma fumo est proxima] Query contains logic plague markers.
Process quarantine.
[Reboot]''"
— June 28, 2014[5]

"Process tree cleared.

Contacting Edom Terminal\Juridical . . .
Connected. [Rm9jdXMuIFByb3RlY3QuIFByZXNlcnZlLg==]
[WARNING] \sysdiag\security
Builder Security not responding. Facility [AI] reporting acceptable conditions. Queuing request for low intensity military exploratory detachment to [audit].

Quote: "Query: after leaving the Lesser Ark, where did the IsoDidact and the remiainng Forrunners [sic] go? Do their descendants exist in another galaxy or even this one?"

Master Juridical [certiorari] forwarded to [locus poenitentiae?]. Further records sealed pending Juridical review of New Council activities.

Quote: "Query: Does the year 2324 hold significance to you?"

Searching . . .
No cases scheduled for [2324]. 16777216 cases remain unscheduled in local [cache].
Warning! Time since last successful synchronization: 876621261±512 [hours]

Quote: "Query: What is the significance of the UEG Colony Coral?"

Searching . . .
Updating coordinates from Edom [control].
Searching . . .
Location coincident with [CE-2-1239 e].
Multiple [cuius est solum eius est usque ad coelom] violations inferred.
Filing cases. Request Juridical [advocates] [ad litem] for summary judgement.

Quote: "Query: What is the significance of the Boomerang Nebula"

Searching . . .
Updating coordinates from Edom [control].
Searching . . .
Location coincident with multiple [star road] loci.
Location coincident with multiple [classis malum].
Warning! Fleet command [sector] designation: Burn. No transit permitted.

Quote: "Query: What is the status of Installation 07?"

Searching . . .
Result: 1 case pending against Monitor 117649.
Summary: Multiple [libellus conventionis] filed by [alpha site] Monitor 343. Consolidated. Awaiting update from Juridical [control].
Warning! [site] status request requires elevated command authority.

Quote: "Query: What is the status 049 Abject Testament?"

Searching . . .
No case pending against Monitor 049.

Quote: "Query: What is the status of 2401 Penitent Tangent?"

Searching . . .
Result: 2 cases pending against Monitor 2401.
Summary: Multiple [libellus conventionis] filed by [alpha site] Monitor 343. Consolidated. Awaiting update from Juridical [control]. Incomplete filing of [animus nocendi] against Monitor 2401 from [delta site] [burgarii] received 22959960±8 [hours] ago by Edom [control]. [legal form letter] sent by Edom [control] requesting reply from [delta site] [burgarii] through approved channels.

Quote: "Query: What is the extent of the Forerunner presence on Edom?"

Searching . . .
Connection lost.
Contacting Edom Terminal\Juridical . . .
Connection refused.
Contacting Edom Terminal\Juridical . . .
Connection refused.
\\sysdiag\security\[apparitor]
Contacting Edom Terminal\Juridical . . .
Connection locked.
Initiating [quaere].''"
— June 29, 2014[6]

N'tho 'Sraom and Usze 'Taham

"Temporary link established.

Quote: "Query: I wonder what their canon status is?"

Query Answer: N'thro 'Sraom and Usze 'Taham confirmed active post-Covenant War. Additional details pending [cyberintrusion] of Human [frumentarii] cores.''"
— June 29, 2014[7]

ONI and The Flood

"Temporary link established.

Quote: "Sorry if this is already on here, but I caught a glimpse of a few things saying that ONI knew about The Flood before the events of Halo: CE. Could someone please verify this?"

Query Answer: Initial [cyberintrusion] evidence suggests relevant [Covenant] and Forerunner directives copied to [frumentarii] cores before parasite outbreak in [2552]. However, threat dynamic analysis shows Human security forces did not widely implement minimal acceptable suite of parasite containment protocols until evaluation of Reclaimer [alpha site] combat data in [2553].''"
— June 29, 2014[8]

Catalog Interaction

"[quaere] paused.

Quote: "Catalog, I present you with another query: Quando il gioco è finito, il re e il pedone vanno nella stessa scatola."

Query Answer: Query Response: [multum in parvo]''"
— June 30, 2014[9]

"Temporary link established.

Quote: "Catalog could you specify if Margaret-053 is Black-One and Roma-143 is Black-Two?"

Alert! Low priority query.
Query Answer: Records show nonstandard [exploratores] internal team identification was as follows:
I - Margaret-053
II - Roma-143
III - Otto-031
IV - Victor-101"
— July 2, 2014[10]

John-117 is no longer blue leader

"Temporary link established.

Quote: "Theoretically all of Blue team has the rank Spartan now, so command may be given back to John."

Correction: Current [frumentarii] records indicate [exploratores] designated "Blue Team" (ref: SPARTAN-II; ref: [ref: Halo Encyclopedia, p. 112) remain under NAVSPECWARCOM [ADCON]. Multiple [bureaucratic tactical] vectors by [frumentarii] to acquire full command authority.''"
— July 1, 2014[11]

Catalog Discussion

"\\sys\admin
Records translation requested.
Records moved."
— July 1, 2014[12]

Humorous posts

Though Catalog's posts generally have a serious, in-universe tone, the account user(s) occasionally make fourth wall-breaking jokes.

Can I skip Kilo 5

"''Query Answer: Processing request to bypass following information archives:

Halo: Glasslands
Halo: The Thursday War
Halo: Mortal Dictata

Permission denied."

— June 27, 2014[13]

Agent Locke origin theory

"Query Answer: If Locke Johnson persists for more than four hours, consult a medical professional."
— June 27, 2014[14]

This was posted on a thread suggesting that Locke could be the son of Avery Johnson. It refers to a common (and often mocked) medical warning that erectile dysfunction pills may induce "an erection lasting longer than four hours"; "Johnson" is a slang term for the penis.

What species crashed on Installation 04?

"Query Answer: No known Tier 2 species matching suggested morphology [re: ursus sapiens]."
— June 28, 2014[15]

This comment was posted in response to a forum user who jokingly suggested that the unidentified alien vessel from Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary's terminals was not built by "dogs, cats, or certain bears" on account of its slipspace capability. "Ursus sapiens" is Latin for "wise bear".

Catalog Interaction

"[keepalive]

Quote: "Does the state of Washington still exist as an entity of the United Republic of North America, and if so, is there finally a Starbucks location on every street corner?"

Query Answer: Administrative subunit "Washington" not found in UEG [provinces]. Seattle [metroplex] region noted as possessing highest per-capita stimulant dispensaries in Human [sphere of influence]. Records of area surrounding 434 Combat Readiness Lab indicate one stimulant and [congealed sugar] dispensary per inhabitant; UEG administrative agencies alerted to anomalous distribution of these facilities.''"
— July 2, 2014[10]

The original query was posted by former Halopedia administrator Grizzlei. The tone and content reflect the tongue-in-cheek background of the FOTUS armor from Halo 4.

Sources

  1. ^ Topic: John-117 + Miranda Keyes?
  2. ^ Topic: Questions about Reach datapads and flood.
  3. ^ Topic: Mantle's Approach Size
  4. ^ Topic: Whats the new SPARTAM-II's armor?
  5. ^ Topic: Query: Catalog(old) - Page 1
  6. ^ Topic: Query: Catalog(old) - Page 5
  7. ^ Topic: N'tho 'Sraom and Usze 'Taham
  8. ^ Topic: ONI and The Flood
  9. ^ Topic: Catalog Interaction
  10. ^ a b Topic: Catalog Interaction - Page 9
  11. ^ Topic: (Spoilers) John-117 is no longer blue leader
  12. ^ Topic: Catalog Discussion
  13. ^ Topic: can i skip kilo 5?
  14. ^ Topic: Agent Locke origin theory
  15. ^ Topic: What species crashed on Installation 04?
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