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*<choose><option>...that '''[[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]]''' are actually made up of smaller, worm-like creatures known as [[Lekgolo]]?</option> | *<choose> | ||
<option>...that '''[[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]]''' are actually made up of smaller, worm-like creatures known as [[Lekgolo]]?</option> | |||
<option>...that '''[[Toha 'Sumai]]''' was the real father of [[Usze 'Taham]], but he didn't have to raise 'Taham because the [[Sangheili|Elite]] that gave birth to him was already married to a wealthy merchant?</option> | <option>...that '''[[Toha 'Sumai]]''' was the real father of [[Usze 'Taham]], but he didn't have to raise 'Taham because the [[Sangheili|Elite]] that gave birth to him was already married to a wealthy merchant?</option> | ||
<option>...that [[Sergeant]] '''[[Avery Johnson|Johnson]]''' was the first human to kill a member of the [[Covenant]], and a witness to the [[Prophet of Truth]]'s death, making him the only human to have witnessed both the beginning and ending of the [[Human-Covenant War]]?</option> | <option>...that [[Sergeant]] '''[[Avery Johnson|Johnson]]''' was the first human to kill a member of the [[Covenant]], and a witness to the [[Prophet of Truth]]'s death, making him the only human to have witnessed both the beginning and ending of the [[Human-Covenant War]]?</option> | ||
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<option>...that the '''[[Prophet of Mercy|High Prophet of Mercy]]'''<nowiki/>'s birth name is "Hod Rumnt"?</option> | <option>...that the '''[[Prophet of Mercy|High Prophet of Mercy]]'''<nowiki/>'s birth name is "Hod Rumnt"?</option> | ||
<option>...that the '''[[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]]'''<nowiki/>'s birth name is "Ord Casto"?</option> | <option>...that the '''[[Prophet of Truth|High Prophet of Truth]]'''<nowiki/>'s birth name is "Ord Casto"?</option> | ||
<option>...that '''[[Nicole-458]]''' only appears in the [[Xbox 360]] game ''[[ | <option>...that '''[[Nicole-458]]''' only appears in the [[Xbox 360]] game ''[[wikipedia:Dead or Alive 4|Dead or Alive 4]]''?</option> | ||
<option>...that the '''[[Precursor]]s''' were the only race to surpass the [[Forerunner]] in [[Technological Achievement Tiers|technological advancement]]?</option> | <option>...that the '''[[Precursor]]s''' were the only race to surpass the [[Forerunner]] in [[Technological Achievement Tiers|technological advancement]]?</option> | ||
<option>...that the [[Prophet of Truth]] had previously been the [[Ministry of Fortitude|Minister of Fortitude]]?</option> | <option>...that the [[Prophet of Truth]] had previously been the [[Ministry of Fortitude|Minister of Fortitude]]?</option> | ||
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<option>...that the '''[[UNSC Air Force]]''' and '''[[UNSC Army]]''' occupy [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] territory as defensive forces?</option> | <option>...that the '''[[UNSC Air Force]]''' and '''[[UNSC Army]]''' occupy [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] territory as defensive forces?</option> | ||
<option>...that [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]] and [[Sangheili]] participate in [[War Games]] simulations together on [[Anvil Station]]?</option> | <option>...that [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]] and [[Sangheili]] participate in [[War Games]] simulations together on [[Anvil Station]]?</option> | ||
<option>...that the [[Sangheili]] are [[ | <option>...that the [[Sangheili]] are [[wikipedia:Oviparity|oviparous]], meaning that they lay eggs rather than giving live birth?</option> | ||
<option>...that the [[Covenant]] [[Sangheili]] [[Kitun 'Arach]] fought briefly on the side of [[human]]s?</option> | <option>...that the [[Covenant]] [[Sangheili]] [[Kitun 'Arach]] fought briefly on the side of [[human]]s?</option> | ||
<option>...that Sgt. [[Marvin Mobuto]] nearly cleared the [[Flood]]-infested [[Library]] of [[Installation 04|Alpha Halo]] without any powered armor or augmentations?</option> | <option>...that Sgt. [[Marvin Mobuto]] nearly cleared the [[Flood]]-infested [[Library]] of [[Installation 04|Alpha Halo]] without any powered armor or augmentations?</option> | ||
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<option>...that all [[SPARTAN-III program|Spartan-IIIs]] studied the tactics and field operations of the [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-IIs]] while they were in training?</option> | <option>...that all [[SPARTAN-III program|Spartan-IIIs]] studied the tactics and field operations of the [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-IIs]] while they were in training?</option> | ||
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<option>...that the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] tricked its own [[UNSC Navy|Navy]] into attacking a [[Kig-Yar]] base [[Operation: WHISTLE STOP|by lying that its pirates had a stolen bioweapon]]?</option> | <option>...that the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] tricked its own [[UNSC Navy|Navy]] into attacking a [[Kig-Yar]] base [[Operation: WHISTLE STOP|by lying that its pirates had a stolen bioweapon]]?</option> | ||
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<option>...that '''[[saddle box]]es''' are specialized [[slipspace drive]]s used in military experiments?</option> | <option>...that '''[[saddle box]]es''' are specialized [[slipspace drive]]s used in military experiments?</option> | ||
<option>...that damaged organs can be replaced via '''[[flash cloning]]''' technology?</option> | <option>...that damaged organs can be replaced via '''[[flash cloning]]''' technology?</option> | ||
<option>...that the [[Forerunner]]s stored data exclusively in '''[[ | <option>...that the [[Forerunner]]s stored data exclusively in '''[[wikipedia:Quantum foam|quantum foam]]'''-based substrates?</option> | ||
<option>...that '''[[neural physics]]''' was the basis of all [[Precursor]] technology?</option> | <option>...that '''[[neural physics]]''' was the basis of all [[Precursor]] technology?</option> | ||
<option>...that the '''[[Project CHRYSANTHEMUM]]''' bioaugmentation set improved on the [[SPARTAN-II augmentation procedures]]?</option> | <option>...that the '''[[Project CHRYSANTHEMUM]]''' bioaugmentation set improved on the [[SPARTAN-II augmentation procedures]]?</option> | ||
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<option>...that the [[Sangheili harness|combat harnesses]] of high-ranking [[Sangheili]] increase their strength and speed much like [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|MJOLNIR]]?</option> | <option>...that the [[Sangheili harness|combat harnesses]] of high-ranking [[Sangheili]] increase their strength and speed much like [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|MJOLNIR]]?</option> | ||
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*<choose><option>...that a '''[[CSO-class supercarrier]]''' is almost 18 miles long?</option> | <option>...that a '''[[CSO-class supercarrier]]''' is almost 18 miles long?</option> | ||
<option>...that the [[BR55 battle rifle]] is replaced by the [[M7S SMG|Suppressed SMG]] in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''?</option> | <option>...that the [[BR55 battle rifle]] is replaced by the [[M7S SMG|Suppressed SMG]] in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''?</option> | ||
<option>...that [[Sierra 117]] and [[Floodgate]] are the only two levels of the ''[[Halo 3]]'' campaign that do not feature either a [[M41 SPNKR|Rocket Launcher]] or [[Type-33 fuel rod gun|Fuel Rod Gun]]?</option> | <option>...that [[Sierra 117]] and [[Floodgate]] are the only two levels of the ''[[Halo 3]]'' campaign that do not feature either a [[M41 SPNKR|Rocket Launcher]] or [[Type-33 fuel rod gun|Fuel Rod Gun]]?</option> | ||
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<option>...that the [[Z-250 lightrifle]] becomes stronger when it is scoped-in?</option> | <option>...that the [[Z-250 lightrifle]] becomes stronger when it is scoped-in?</option> | ||
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<option>...that when a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Brute Chieftain]] is infected by the [[Flood]], his armor will turn blue?</option> | <option>...that when a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Brute Chieftain]] is infected by the [[Flood]], his armor will turn blue?</option> | ||
<option>...that there is a '''[[Needler Sentinel|lone Sentinel]]''' in ''[[Halo 2]]'' that fires [[Type-33 needler|Needler]] rounds?</option> | <option>...that there is a '''[[Needler Sentinel|lone Sentinel]]''' in ''[[Halo 2]]'' that fires [[Type-33 needler|Needler]] rounds?</option> | ||
<option>...that the '''[[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]]''' was originally called the [[ | <option>...that the '''[[Thel 'Vadam|Arbiter]]''' was originally called the [[wikipedia:Dervish|Dervish]], but this was changed to avoid being religiously offensive to Muslims?</option> | ||
<option>...that '''[[Crouch jumping|crouching while jumping]]''' gives the player extra height?</option> | <option>...that '''[[Crouch jumping|crouching while jumping]]''' gives the player extra height?</option> | ||
<option>...that a joke scene depicting '''[[Hugging Elite|Sergeant Johnson hugging an Elite]]''' can be seen by beating [[The Maw|the final level]] of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' on [[Legendary]]?</option> | <option>...that a joke scene depicting '''[[Hugging Elite|Sergeant Johnson hugging an Elite]]''' can be seen by beating [[The Maw|the final level]] of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' on [[Legendary]]?</option> | ||
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<option>...that '''[[Lockout]]''' is allegedly haunted by the '''[[Ghost of Lockout]]'''?</option> | <option>...that '''[[Lockout]]''' is allegedly haunted by the '''[[Ghost of Lockout]]'''?</option> | ||
<option>...that a '''[[Forerunner email|mysterious email]]''' was sent out containing references to ''[[Halo 3]]'' before its release?</option> | <option>...that a '''[[Forerunner email|mysterious email]]''' was sent out containing references to ''[[Halo 3]]'' before its release?</option> | ||
<option>...that all copies of '''[[ | <option>...that all copies of '''[[wikipedia:Crackdown|Crackdown]]''' gave access to the [[Halo 3 Beta|''Halo 3'' Beta]]?</option> | ||
<option>...that there are no [[Sangheili Zealot]]s in ''[[Halo 3]]''?</option> | <option>...that there are no [[Sangheili Zealot]]s in ''[[Halo 3]]''?</option> | ||
<option>...that it is possible to see [[Installation 08]] at the [[Cartographer]] on the ''[[Halo 3]]'' level [[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]?</option> | <option>...that it is possible to see [[Installation 08]] at the [[Cartographer]] on the ''[[Halo 3]]'' level [[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]?</option> | ||
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<option>...that [[Veronica Dare]] is unlocked for play in [[Halo 3: ODST]]'s [[Firefight]] by beating the [[Campaign]] on [[Legendary]]?</option> | <option>...that [[Veronica Dare]] is unlocked for play in [[Halo 3: ODST]]'s [[Firefight]] by beating the [[Campaign]] on [[Legendary]]?</option> | ||
<option>...that the melee power of the [[Oddball|Skull]] is equal to that of a [[M90 shotgun|Shotgun]] blast?</option> | <option>...that the melee power of the [[Oddball|Skull]] is equal to that of a [[M90 shotgun|Shotgun]] blast?</option> | ||
<option>...that the ''Halo'' game engine was also used in a game called '''[[ | <option>...that the ''Halo'' game engine was also used in a game called '''[[wikipedia:Stubbs the Zombie in "Rebel Without a Pulse"|Stubbs the Zombie]]'''?</option> | ||
<option>...that ''[[Halo 2]]'' modding shows that [[Cortana]] has animations for some weapons, such as the [[Type-25 plasma rifle|Plasma Rifle]]?</option> | <option>...that ''[[Halo 2]]'' modding shows that [[Cortana]] has animations for some weapons, such as the [[Type-25 plasma rifle|Plasma Rifle]]?</option> | ||
<option>...that the '''[[Mayday Texts]]''' contain numerous literary allusions?</option> | <option>...that the '''[[Mayday Texts]]''' contain numerous literary allusions?</option> | ||
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<option>...that '''[[Mountain Dew Game Fuel]]''' was an energy drink used to promote ''[[Halo 3]]''? </option> | <option>...that '''[[Mountain Dew Game Fuel]]''' was an energy drink used to promote ''[[Halo 3]]''? </option> | ||
<option>...that [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] will smile when the player gives them a stronger weapon and frown when given a weaker weapon?</option> | <option>...that [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] will smile when the player gives them a stronger weapon and frown when given a weaker weapon?</option> | ||
<option>...that ''Halo 3''<nowiki/>'s Marine portrayed by voice-actor '''[[Adam Baldwin]]''' makes homage to his role on ''[[ | <option>...that ''Halo 3''<nowiki/>'s Marine portrayed by voice-actor '''[[Adam Baldwin]]''' makes homage to his role on ''[[wikipedia:Firefly (TV series)|Firefly]]''?</option> | ||
<option>...that [[Derelict]] and [[Boarding Action]] are the first two maps set in space?</option> | <option>...that [[Derelict]] and [[Boarding Action]] are the first two maps set in space?</option> | ||
<option>...that [[Orbital]] is the first ''[[Halo 3]]'' map to be set in space?</option> | <option>...that [[Orbital]] is the first ''[[Halo 3]]'' map to be set in space?</option> | ||
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<option>...that '''[[Messages on Bomb|humorous messages]]''' can be found written on the Assault bomb in ''[[Halo 2]]''?</option> | <option>...that '''[[Messages on Bomb|humorous messages]]''' can be found written on the Assault bomb in ''[[Halo 2]]''?</option> | ||
<option>...that devoted Bungie fan '''[[Claude Errera]]''' had [[C. Errera|a ''Halo'' character]] and [[Reach]] [[Club Errera|nightclub]] named after him?</option> | <option>...that devoted Bungie fan '''[[Claude Errera]]''' had [[C. Errera|a ''Halo'' character]] and [[Reach]] [[Club Errera|nightclub]] named after him?</option> | ||
<option>...that, in addition to voicing [[Cortana]], actress '''[[Jen Taylor]]''' has voiced [[mariowiki:Princess Peach|Princess Peach]] in the | <option>...that, in addition to voicing [[Cortana]], actress '''[[Jen Taylor]]''' has voiced [[mariowiki:Princess Peach|Princess Peach]] in the [[mariowiki:Super Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' games]]?</option> | ||
<option>...that ''[[Halo Wars]]'' concept art depicts an '''[[Arctic Beast]]'''?</option> | <option>...that ''[[Halo Wars]]'' concept art depicts an '''[[Arctic Beast]]'''?</option> | ||
<option>...that the ''Halo'' series includes several Audio Dramas: ''[[i love bees]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki> [[I Love Bees Axon Clips|Axon Clips]], ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''<nowiki>'s </nowiki> [[Sadie's Story]], and ''[[Hunt the Truth]]''?</option> | <option>...that the ''Halo'' series includes several Audio Dramas: ''[[i love bees]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki> [[I Love Bees Axon Clips|Axon Clips]], ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''<nowiki>'s </nowiki> [[Sadie's Story]], and ''[[Hunt the Truth]]''?</option> | ||
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<option>...that ''[[Titan]]'' was a canceled ''Halo'' MMO that was in development by [[Ensemble Studios]]?</option> | <option>...that ''[[Titan]]'' was a canceled ''Halo'' MMO that was in development by [[Ensemble Studios]]?</option> | ||
<option>...that you can [[Enemy of my Enemy|convert an enemy Elite to your side]] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''?</option> | <option>...that you can [[Enemy of my Enemy|convert an enemy Elite to your side]] in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''?</option> | ||
<option>...that the character [[Benjamin Giraud]] was named after the late artist [[ | <option>...that the character [[Benjamin Giraud]] was named after the late artist [[wikipedia:Jean Giraud|Jean "Mobius" Giraud]]?</option> | ||
<option>...that Microsoft named the first of their Project Natick computers after [[Leona Philpot|a character from]] ''[[i love bees]]''?</option> | <option>...that Microsoft named the first of their Project Natick computers after [[Leona Philpot|a character from]] ''[[i love bees]]''?</option> | ||
<option>...that ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' is the first game to not feature [[Kig-Yar]]?</option> | <option>...that ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' is the first game to not feature [[Kig-Yar]]?</option> | ||
<option>...that the now-canon institution of the '''[[United Rebel Front]]''' was accidentally created by Halopedia?</option> | <option>...that the now-canon institution of the '''[[United Rebel Front]]''' was accidentally created by Halopedia?</option> | ||
<option>...that | <option>...that some '''[[Banished]]''' clans have recruited [[human]]s into their ranks?</option> | ||
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This template has been formatted into five categories:
- Characters & groups
- Events & history
- Technology & locations
- Weapons & vehicles
- Miscellaneous (production trivia, glitches, Easter eggs, etc.)
Please place new entries in the appropriate category.
- ...that Catalog posts canon Q&A sessions on the Waypoint Forums?
- ...that the Houses of Parliament in London were heavily damaged in the 22nd century during an act of domestic terrorism?
- ...that the San'Shyuum regarded the Planet of Blue and Red as one of the wonders of the galaxy?
- ...that the Needler's crystalline ammunition is called blamite?
- ...that the Halo game engine was also used in a game called Stubbs the Zombie?