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{{Center|This article is about the terminals in the games. For the terminal devices, see [[Z-9930 Information Vector Console]]. For other uses, see [[Terminal (disambiguation)]].}} | {{Center|This article is about the terminals in the games. For the terminal devices, see [[Z-9930 Information Vector Console]]. For other uses, see [[Terminal (disambiguation)]].}} | ||
'''Terminals''' are objects found in ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'', ''[[Halo 4]]'' and in ''[[Halo 2: 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. | '''Terminals''' are objects found in ''[[Halo 3]]'', ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'', ''[[Halo 4]]'' and in ''[[Halo 2: 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''== | |||
[[File:Ark Terminal.jpg|thumb|The exterior of a ''Halo 3'' terminal.]] | |||
{{Main|Terminal (Halo 3)|l1=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 [[IsoDidact]], [[Forerunner]] logs of the [[Flood]] attacks, and [[Mendicant Bias]]'s progression into [[rampancy]]. | |||
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==''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''== | ==''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''== | ||
[[File:HCEA Terminal.jpg|thumb | [[File:HCEA Terminal.jpg|thumb|A terminal in ''Anniversary''.]] | ||
{{Main|Terminal | {{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]]. 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> | 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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==''Halo 4''== | ==''Halo 4''== | ||
[[File:Halo-4-Terminal-Locations.jpg|thumb | [[File:Halo-4-Terminal-Locations.jpg|thumb|A Terminal seen in ''[[Halo 4]]''.]] | ||
{{Main|Terminal | {{Main|Terminal (Halo 4)|l1=Halo 4 Terminals}} | ||
The Terminals return within ''Halo 4'', and they feature fully-animated cutscenes, like the terminals in Anniversary.<ref>[http://www.halodestiny.net/news-2073-des-terminaux-dans-halo-4.html '''Halo Destiny''' : ''Des terminaux dans Halo 4'']</ref> The terminals are presented as fragments of information from the [[Domain]], which recapitulate the events mentioned in ''The Forerunner Saga''. They follow the Librarian and the Didact from their time together during the [[human-Forerunner wars]] to the Didact's fall from grace and imprisonment inside the [[shield world]] [[Requiem]]. | The Terminals return within ''Halo 4'', and they feature fully-animated cutscenes, like the terminals in Anniversary.<ref>[http://www.halodestiny.net/news-2073-des-terminaux-dans-halo-4.html '''Halo Destiny''' : ''Des terminaux dans Halo 4'']</ref> The terminals are presented as fragments of information from the [[Domain]], which recapitulate the events mentioned in ''The Forerunner Saga''. They follow the Librarian and the Didact from their time together during the [[human-Forerunner wars]] to the Didact's fall from grace and imprisonment inside the [[shield world]] [[Requiem]]. | ||
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==''Halo | ==''Halo 2: Anniversary''== | ||
{{Main|Mission Intel | {{Main|Terminal (Halo 2: Anniversary)|l1=Halo 2: Anniversary Terminals}} | ||
The terminals featured in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' have connections to the story of ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' and center around the story of [[Thel 'Vadam]], the contemporary [[Arbiter]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcSk8Rx_JTo&t=10m30s '''YouTube''': ''Halo 2: Anniversary - Cairo Station Campaign Gameplay and...'']</ref> <ref name="polygon">[http://www.polygon.com/2014/6/12/5802422/halo-5-spartan-locke-nightfall '''Polygon''': ''Halo 5's secret Spartan is Agent Locke, and his story will be revealed in Halo Nightfall'']</ref> These terminals are presented from three unique perspectives: target profiles compiled by LT. [[Jameson Locke]] regarding 'Vadam and his military campaign against Humanity, conversations between [[Sesa 'Refumee]] and [[343 Guilty Spark]] concerning the [[Sangheili]] under the [[Covenant religion]], and a [[The Punished Deeds|Covenant record]] assembled by a [[Unidentified San'Shyuum scribe|San'Shyuum scribe]] pertaining to the role the Arbiters have played throughout the [[history of the Covenant]]. | |||
==See also== | |||
*[[Audio log (Halo 3: ODST)|Audio log]] ''(Halo 3: ODST)'' | |||
*[[Data pads]] ''(Halo: Reach)'' | |||
*[[Mission Intel]] ''(Halo 5: Guardians)'' | |||
*[[Audio log (Halo Infinite)|Audio log]] ''(Halo Infinite)'' | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:13, July 14, 2024
This article is about the terminals in the games. For the terminal devices, see Z-9930 Information Vector Console. For other uses, see Terminal (disambiguation).
Terminals are objects found in Halo 3, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo 4 and in Halo 2: 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[edit]
- 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 IsoDidact, Forerunner logs of the Flood attacks, and Mendicant Bias's progression into rampancy.
Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary[edit]
- 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]
Halo 4[edit]
A Terminal seen in Halo 4.
- Main article: Halo 4 Terminals
The Terminals return within Halo 4, and they feature fully-animated cutscenes, like the terminals in Anniversary.[2] The terminals are presented as fragments of information from the Domain, which recapitulate the events mentioned in The Forerunner Saga. They follow the Librarian and the Didact from their time together during the human-Forerunner wars to the Didact's fall from grace and imprisonment inside the shield world Requiem.
Halo 2: Anniversary[edit]
- Main article: Halo 2: Anniversary Terminals
The terminals featured in Halo 2: Anniversary have connections to the story of Halo 5: Guardians and center around the story of Thel 'Vadam, the contemporary Arbiter.[3] [4] These terminals are presented from three unique perspectives: target profiles compiled by LT. Jameson Locke regarding 'Vadam and his military campaign against Humanity, conversations between Sesa 'Refumee and 343 Guilty Spark concerning the Sangheili under the Covenant religion, and a Covenant record assembled by a San'Shyuum scribe pertaining to the role the Arbiters have played throughout the history of the Covenant.
See also[edit]
- Audio log (Halo 3: ODST)
- Data pads (Halo: Reach)
- Mission Intel (Halo 5: Guardians)
- Audio log (Halo Infinite)
Sources[edit]
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