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{{Disambig header|the terminals in the games|other uses|Terminal (disambiguation)}} | {{Disambig header|the terminals in the games|other uses|Terminal (disambiguation)}} | ||
'''Terminals''' are | '''Terminals''' are objects found in ''[[Halo 3]]'' and ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''. Conceptually based upon similar terminals in [[Bungie]]'s earlier ''[[Marathon]]'' game series, the Terminals fill the player in on the ''[[Halo universe|Halo]]'' backstory. | ||
==Halo 3== | ==Halo 3== | ||
[[File:Ark Terminal.jpg|thumb|right|The exterior of a ''Halo 3'' terminal.]] | [[File:Ark Terminal.jpg|thumb|right|The exterior of a ''Halo 3'' terminal.]] | ||
{{Main|Terminal/Halo 3|l1=Halo 3 Terminals}} | {{Main|Terminal/Halo 3|l1=Halo 3 Terminals}} | ||
The Terminals in ''Halo 3'' are a continuation of the ''[[Iris]]'' alternate reality game used as viral marketing for ''Halo 3''. They clarify a great deal of the Iris | The Terminals in ''Halo 3'' are in textual format, similar to the Terminals in ''Marathon''. They are a continuation of the ''[[Iris]]'' alternate reality game used as viral marketing for ''Halo 3''. They clarify a great deal of the Iris storyline by naming the authors of different messages and by explaining the circumstances of the original firing of the [[Halo Array]]. The Terminals follow the stories of [[the Librarian]] and [[the Didact]], [[Forerunner]] logs of [[the Flood|Flood]] attacks, and [[Mendicant Bias]]'s progression into [[rampancy]]. | ||
==Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary== | ==Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary== | ||
{{Main|Terminal/Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|l1=Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Terminals}} | {{Main|Terminal/Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|l1=Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Terminals}} | ||
The Terminals in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' feature fully-animated cutscenes instead of text like in ''Halo 3''. Most of them are logs narrated by [[343 Guilty Spark]] and expand on the history of [[Installation 04]].<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcG-WpL-7lc '''YouTube''': ''Halo Anniversary Gamescom 2011 Interview '']</ref> | The Terminals in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' feature fully-animated cutscenes instead of text like in ''Halo 3''. Most of them are logs narrated by [[343 Guilty Spark]] and expand on the history of [[Installation 04]]. They also have connections to the stories of ''[[The Forerunner Saga]]'' and ''[[Halo 4]]''.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcG-WpL-7lc '''YouTube''': ''Halo Anniversary Gamescom 2011 Interview '']</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 03:12, November 21, 2011
Terminals are objects found in Halo 3 and Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary. Conceptually based upon similar terminals in Bungie's earlier Marathon game series, the Terminals fill the player in on the Halo backstory.
Halo 3
- Main article: Halo 3 Terminals
The Terminals in Halo 3 are in textual format, similar to the Terminals in Marathon. They are a continuation of the Iris alternate reality game used as viral marketing for Halo 3. They clarify a great deal of the Iris storyline by naming the authors of different messages and by explaining the circumstances of the original firing of the Halo Array. The Terminals follow the stories of the Librarian and the Didact, Forerunner logs of Flood attacks, and Mendicant Bias's progression into rampancy.
Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
- Main article: Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Terminals
The Terminals in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary feature fully-animated cutscenes instead of text like in Halo 3. Most of them are logs narrated by 343 Guilty Spark and expand on the history of Installation 04. They also have connections to the stories of The Forerunner Saga and Halo 4.[1]
