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[[File:Bulletin board compare.jpg | [[File:Bulletin board compare.jpg|thumb|333px|The Bulletin Board on the ''Autumn's'' bridge in both ''[[Halo Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Anniversary]]''.]] | ||
On the [[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|first]] | On the [[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|first]] level of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', a '''bulletin board''' can be found in three locations on the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}. One adjacent to the [[bridge]]'s entrance, once more in the [[mess hall]], and the last behind a pillar in one of the ship's corridors.<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'''</ref> There are two unique versions of the bulletin board featured within ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and in its 2011 ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Anniversary]]'' edition.<ref>[http://www.gamesradar.com/halo-combat-evolved-anniversary-review/ '''Gamesradar.com:''' ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary review'']</ref> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Halo: Combat Evolved=== | ===''Halo: Combat Evolved''=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:PoAPoster.jpg|left|thumb|220px|The original version.]] | ||
Some of the [[ | Some of the [[seven]] messages on the bulletin boards look plausible, some are just silly, and still others are hidden [[:Category:Easter eggs|Easter eggs]]. | ||
There are actually more bulletin boards on the ''Pillar of Autumn'', one being found on the mission, ''[[The Maw]]'', where there is a shattered board right through the cafeteria alongside two [[health pack|medical packs]] and an empty [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|shotgun]]. | There are actually more bulletin boards on the ''Pillar of Autumn'', one being found on the mission, ''[[The Maw]]'', where there is a shattered board right through the cafeteria alongside two [[health pack|medical packs]] and an empty [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|shotgun]], but the first is the only one with legible messages. | ||
One post on the board says: "Missing: Calico Cat: Answers to [[Jonesy]]" This is a reference to ''Alien'' and ''Aliens'', two movies that ''[[Halo universe|Halo]]'' draws inspiration from, to include the banter of a [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] soldier. Jonesy was a Calico cat in the series and | One post on the board says: "Missing: Calico Cat: Answers to [[Jonesy]]" This is a reference to ''Alien'' and ''Aliens'', two movies that ''[[Halo universe|Halo]]'' draws inspiration from, to include the banter of a [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] soldier. Jones, sometimes called Jonesy, was a Calico cat in the series and was a survivor of the first movie, along with Ripley. | ||
There is a picture of [[Earth]] from the Moon with the caption "Fight for Her" on it. This is likely a propaganda piece that was disseminated by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]. It also shows Africa, which may be a reference or foreshadowing to where the Ark's portal is hidden. | There is a picture of [[Earth]] from the Moon with the caption "Fight for Her" on it. This is likely a [[propaganda]] piece that was disseminated by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]. It also shows Africa, which may be a reference or foreshadowing to where the Ark's portal is hidden. | ||
There is also a note reading: | There is also a note reading: | ||
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''Chicago Office''<br /> | ''Chicago Office''<br /> | ||
''Colony Ship''<br /> | ''Colony Ship''<br /> | ||
''*[[ | ''*[[Seven|7]] Speed Manual transmission.''<br /> | ||
'' | '' | ||
''Hyde Park Condo''<br /> | ''Hyde Park Condo''<br /> | ||
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Another says: "Duty roster Pillar Of Autumn" with some illegible writing which is supposedly the duty roster. | Another says: "Duty roster Pillar Of Autumn" with some illegible writing which is supposedly the duty roster. | ||
One says: "Marines | One says: "Marines [[scooter]]s are for squirts, no scooters on deck." | ||
Another reads: "Attention marines, callbacks for South Pacific" and the rest is cut off by a keyboardish item. It is likely that this is a reference to the musical, ''[[wikipedia:South Pacific (musical)|South Pacific]]''. | Another reads: "Attention marines, callbacks for South Pacific" and the rest is cut off by a keyboardish item. It is likely that this is a reference to the musical, ''[[wikipedia:South Pacific (musical)|South Pacific]]''. | ||
===Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary=== | ===''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Exctracted_Halo_CEA_Billboard.png|thumb|220px|The version featured within ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''.]] | ||
Appearing within the same location as ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', the board features new messages, new Easter eggs, a technologically upgraded appearance, and new references to ''[[Halo]]'' media. The board features a bar with the options "File, Edit, Object, Window, Help." | Appearing within the same location as ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', the board features new messages, new Easter eggs, a technologically upgraded appearance, and new references to ''[[Halo]]'' media. The board features a bar with the options "File, Edit, Object, Window, Help." | ||
One of the posts | One of the posts parallels the original version of the board's notice alerting that Jonesy is missing with a "cat found" poster referencing [http://www.cfzaustralia.com/2011/02/taxonomy-fails-infamous-cat-found.html an Internet meme] in which the "cat" in the notice's photo is clearly an [[Wikipedia:Opossum|opossum]]. The handwritten poster reads: | ||
''Cat Found!!!<br/> | ''Cat Found!!!<br/> | ||
''Light tan w/ black and grey | ''Light tan w/ black and grey | ||
*''Fe-male | *''Fe-male | ||
*''No collar | *''No collar | ||
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*''If she's yours, call Dan <u>714-</u>''[redacted] | *''If she's yours, call Dan <u>714-</u>''[redacted] | ||
Next to this post is | Next to this post is a notice asking, "Have you seen my goose? He is missing. Reward offered." This is another reference to Jonesy. In the picture, the goose has laid a golden egg. | ||
Another one of the posts displayed on the board includes a distinct reference to | Another one of the posts displayed on the board includes a distinct reference to [[Requiem]], which was first seen within ''[[Halo 3]]'''s ending and later featured more heavily in ''[[Halo 4]]''. The poster advertises "Sneak Preview Night" to a new film called ''Dark Planetoid Rising'' - "[[Seven|7pm]] Friday, Aft Theater [No reserved seats]" - a reference to [http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=9274467&postcount=33832 a 2008 NeoGAF meme]. The poster for the advertisement is a direct screenshot of the Legendary planet. | ||
A notice below that displays a promotion for a band called ''Fist of the Unicorn'': | If one look even closer, an image of the [[Wikipedia: Internet Meme|Internet meme]] [http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/trollface-coolface-problem Trollface] can be seen to the bottom-left. | ||
A notice below that displays a promotion for a band called ''[[Fist of the Unicorn]]'': | |||
<br/>''Special encore performance by ship's band<br/> | <br/>''Special encore performance by ship's band<br/> | ||
''Fist of the Unicorn<br/>'' | ''Fist of the Unicorn<br/>'' | ||
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''Saturday 1600 hours'' | ''Saturday 1600 hours'' | ||
The [[Defiant Map Pack]]'s promotional image can be seen within the top-right corner, declaring "Defy the Covenant. | The [[Defiant Map Pack]]'s promotional image can be seen within the top-right corner, declaring "Defy the Covenant", in parallel to the original propaganda poster. | ||
Beneath that a small poster advertises: | Beneath that a small poster advertises: | ||
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<br/>''NOTICE<br/> | <br/>''NOTICE<br/> | ||
''To All Crew Members:<br/> | ''To All Crew Members:<br/> | ||
''>>All unit VTARS must be submitted for final approval by [ | ''>>All unit VTARS must be submitted for final approval by [[Seven|0700]] every Tuesday.<br/> | ||
''Units in VTAR noncompliance will be subjected to additional review by <FRANCH INSPECTOR>.<br/> | ''Units in VTAR noncompliance will be subjected to additional review by <FRANCH INSPECTOR>.<br/> | ||
''[[Major (UNSC)|Maj.]] Cammarano <<<br/> | ''[[Major (UNSC)|Maj.]] [[Cammarano]] <<<br/> | ||
''This notice will serve as your final reminder.<br/> | ''This notice will serve as your final reminder.<br/> | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
== See also == | ==See also== | ||
*[[Luminateboard]] | *[[Luminateboard]] | ||
{{Easter Egg}} | {{Easter Egg|HCEA}} | ||
[[Category:Easter | |||
[[Category:Halo: Combat Evolved Easter | [[Category:Halo: Combat Evolved Easter eggs]] | ||
[[Category:Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Easter eggs]] | |||
Latest revision as of 10:39, April 12, 2023
On the first level of Halo: Combat Evolved, a bulletin board can be found in three locations on the UNSC Pillar of Autumn. One adjacent to the bridge's entrance, once more in the mess hall, and the last behind a pillar in one of the ship's corridors.[1] There are two unique versions of the bulletin board featured within Halo: Combat Evolved and in its 2011 Anniversary edition.[2]
Overview[edit]
Halo: Combat Evolved[edit]
Some of the seven messages on the bulletin boards look plausible, some are just silly, and still others are hidden Easter eggs.
There are actually more bulletin boards on the Pillar of Autumn, one being found on the mission, The Maw, where there is a shattered board right through the cafeteria alongside two medical packs and an empty shotgun, but the first is the only one with legible messages.
One post on the board says: "Missing: Calico Cat: Answers to Jonesy" This is a reference to Alien and Aliens, two movies that Halo draws inspiration from, to include the banter of a Marine soldier. Jones, sometimes called Jonesy, was a Calico cat in the series and was a survivor of the first movie, along with Ripley.
There is a picture of Earth from the Moon with the caption "Fight for Her" on it. This is likely a propaganda piece that was disseminated by the UNSC. It also shows Africa, which may be a reference or foreshadowing to where the Ark's portal is hidden.
There is also a note reading:
For Sale:
Pentium XI 33 GF
Chicago Office
Colony Ship
*7 Speed Manual transmission.
Hyde Park Condo
Integrity
This is a reference to Bungie being bought by Microsoft. It mentions the location of Bungie's old office, as well as referencing a stage in Marathon, entitled Colony Ship for Sale: Cheap.
There is a sign that says: "Marines keep it clean! Clean your area, toss your filth, put away your trash." The term "Keep it Clean" would later become the catchphrase of a Halo 3: ODST character, the Superintendent, and is the name of a trailer for the game.
Another says: "Duty roster Pillar Of Autumn" with some illegible writing which is supposedly the duty roster.
One says: "Marines scooters are for squirts, no scooters on deck."
Another reads: "Attention marines, callbacks for South Pacific" and the rest is cut off by a keyboardish item. It is likely that this is a reference to the musical, South Pacific.
Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary[edit]
Appearing within the same location as Halo: Combat Evolved, the board features new messages, new Easter eggs, a technologically upgraded appearance, and new references to Halo media. The board features a bar with the options "File, Edit, Object, Window, Help."
One of the posts parallels the original version of the board's notice alerting that Jonesy is missing with a "cat found" poster referencing an Internet meme in which the "cat" in the notice's photo is clearly an opossum. The handwritten poster reads:
Cat Found!!!
Light tan w/ black and grey
- Fe-male
- No collar
- Not very friendly, I think she might be scared
- Not house broken either :(
- Found on 75th
- If she's yours, call Dan 714-[redacted]
Next to this post is a notice asking, "Have you seen my goose? He is missing. Reward offered." This is another reference to Jonesy. In the picture, the goose has laid a golden egg.
Another one of the posts displayed on the board includes a distinct reference to Requiem, which was first seen within Halo 3's ending and later featured more heavily in Halo 4. The poster advertises "Sneak Preview Night" to a new film called Dark Planetoid Rising - "7pm Friday, Aft Theater [No reserved seats]" - a reference to a 2008 NeoGAF meme. The poster for the advertisement is a direct screenshot of the Legendary planet.
If one look even closer, an image of the Internet meme Trollface can be seen to the bottom-left.
A notice below that displays a promotion for a band called Fist of the Unicorn:
Special encore performance by ship's band
Fist of the Unicorn
Featuring: SPC Van Kalletta on lead guitarz
(and replacement drummer PFC Dimitrov)
Rockin' your Eridanus off
Main Hangar
Saturday 1600 hours
The Defiant Map Pack's promotional image can be seen within the top-right corner, declaring "Defy the Covenant", in parallel to the original propaganda poster.
Beneath that a small poster advertises:
Work 4 Hire
any job
2 weeks
[Is easy]
The final poster is an order to the crew.
NOTICE
To All Crew Members:
>>All unit VTARS must be submitted for final approval by 0700 every Tuesday.
Units in VTAR noncompliance will be subjected to additional review by <FRANCH INSPECTOR>.
Maj. Cammarano <<
This notice will serve as your final reminder.
Sources[edit]
See also[edit]
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