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[[File:HCE Legendary Ending 1.jpg|thumb|250px|The Hugging Elite and Johnson seen in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.]]
{{Covenant Character Infobox
|name=Hugging Elite
|image=[[Image:D40 35.jpg|300px|The elite and Johnson.]]
|homeworld=[[Sanghelios]]
|birth=
|death=September [[2552]]
|rank=[[Stealth Elite|Stealth]]
|species=[[Sangheili]]
|gender=Male
|height=8'6"
|weapons= N/A (appears to have lost it in combat)
|equipment= Stealth armor (deactivated)
|vehicles=
|eyes=Navy blue
|cyber=
|era=*[[9th Age of Reclamation]]
*[[Human-Covenant War]]
|types=
|notable=
|affiliation=[[Covenant]]
}}


The nicknamed '''Hugging [[Elite]]''' can be seen in a special/non-canon cutscene at the end of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' by beating [[The Maw (Level)|The Maw]] on [[Legendary]] difficulty.  
The fan-named '''Hugging Elite''' can be seen in a special [[:Category:Canon|non-canonical]] [[cutscene]] at the end of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' [[campaign]] by completing the level ''[[The Maw]]'' on [[Legendary]] difficulty.


A [[Stealth Elite]] is seen wrestling with [[Sergeant Johnson]] over an [[MA5B Assault Rifle]]. They abruptly end their fight when they hear a rumble, and realize the nearby ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]'' is beginning to explode. Johnson then spreads his arms, saying, ''"Oh shit. This is it, baby. Hold me."'' Before the nuclear explosion envelops them, the Elite obliges [[Johnson]] by hugging him and additionally feeling his bottom.  
==Overview==
A [[Stealth Sangheili|Stealth]] [[Sangheili]] ([[Sangheili Zealot|Zealot]] in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'') is seen wrestling with [[Avery Johnson|Sergeant Johnson]] over an [[MA5B Individual Combat Weapon System|assault rifle]]. They abruptly end their fight when they hear a rumble and realize the nearby {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} is beginning to explode. Johnson mutters ''"Oh shi..."'' and then spreads his arms and says ''"This is it, baby! Hold me."'' Before the ship's reactor detonates, the Sangheili obliges and hugs Johnson. In the original ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', just before the screen whites out, the Sangheili moves one of its hands down to grab Johnson's rear. However, in the ''Anniversary'' version of the scene, Johnson moves his hand down to grab the Sangheili's rear to which he reacts to with a shocked expression.


However, players who don't wish to beat [[The Maw (Level)|The Maw]] on [[Legendary]], can see the cinematic in its entirety on YouTube.  
The cutscene, while only viewable on the Legendary difficulty setting, is not considered canon, since it was specifically made as fan-oriented humor. The [[Halo novels|novel]] ''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' reveals that Johnson and a few other survivors boarded a [[D77-TC Pelican]] just in time to escape the explosion, which makes this already dubious scene impossible.


The cutscene, while only viewable on the Legendary difficulty setting, it is not considered canon in the Halo universe as it was specifically made for fan-based humor. This is backed up in the novel ''[[Halo: First Strike]]'' that ''is'' official canon, which shows that Johnson and a few other survivors, making it onto a [[Pelican]] just in time to escape the explosion, which throws the existence of this specific Elite into doubt. It could, however, be simply a case of another Sergeant Johnson, as some levels have more than one.  
In 2011, during an interview with Eurogamer, [[Bungie]] employee [[Eric Osborne]] jokingly explained that the character who died in the Easter egg was Sergeant Shwanson, Sergeant Johnson's doppelganger.<ref>[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-08-04-bungie-bids-halo-farewell-interview?page=2 '''Eurogamer''': ''Bungie bids Halo farewell'']</ref>
According to [[Bungie]] members on commentary of the ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' cut scene, the original idea for the cutscene on Legendary, didn't involve the Hugging Elite at all. In fact, Johnson was supposed to be on board a [[Pelican]] dropship. It is assumed this was not added as it would demean the [[Johnson|character]].


==Trivia==
==Gallery==
*The Hugging Elite's attempt to take the Sergeant's MA5B is unusual, as in several Halo novels it has been stated that "The species of the Covenant would rather fight unarmed than use human weapons". It is possible that the Elite wanted to disarm Johnson.
<gallery>
[[Video:Hugging elite|200px|The cutscene]]
File:HCE Hold me.jpg|The Sangheili embracing Johnson.
In a way, this short, non-canon ending foreshadows the rest of the trilogy by showing that elites and humans will come to peace.
File:HCEA Hugging Elite Grope Shock.jpg|In ''Halo: Anniversary''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s version of this Easter egg, the Elite is shown reacting uncomfortably to Johnson groping him.  
File:HCEA_LegendaryEnding.jpg|Another view of the Anniversary version.
</gallery>


==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}


[[Category:The Covenant]]
==External==
[[Category:Elites (Characters)]]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9hUTDl5Zuw '''Youtube''': ''Halo: Combat Evolved version'']
[[Category:Easter Eggs]]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWfaicFu3Lg '''Youtube''': ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary version'']
[[Category:Halo 1 Easter Eggs]]
 
{{Easter Egg|H1}}
[[Category:Halo: Combat Evolved Easter eggs]]
[[Category:Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Easter eggs]]

Latest revision as of 18:45, May 7, 2024

The Hugging Elite and Johnson seen in Halo: Combat Evolved.

The fan-named Hugging Elite can be seen in a special non-canonical cutscene at the end of Halo: Combat Evolved campaign by completing the level The Maw on Legendary difficulty.

Overview[edit]

A Stealth Sangheili (Zealot in Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary) is seen wrestling with Sergeant Johnson over an assault rifle. They abruptly end their fight when they hear a rumble and realize the nearby UNSC Pillar of Autumn is beginning to explode. Johnson mutters "Oh shi..." and then spreads his arms and says "This is it, baby! Hold me." Before the ship's reactor detonates, the Sangheili obliges and hugs Johnson. In the original Halo: Combat Evolved, just before the screen whites out, the Sangheili moves one of its hands down to grab Johnson's rear. However, in the Anniversary version of the scene, Johnson moves his hand down to grab the Sangheili's rear to which he reacts to with a shocked expression.

The cutscene, while only viewable on the Legendary difficulty setting, is not considered canon, since it was specifically made as fan-oriented humor. The novel Halo: First Strike reveals that Johnson and a few other survivors boarded a D77-TC Pelican just in time to escape the explosion, which makes this already dubious scene impossible.

In 2011, during an interview with Eurogamer, Bungie employee Eric Osborne jokingly explained that the character who died in the Easter egg was Sergeant Shwanson, Sergeant Johnson's doppelganger.[1]

Gallery[edit]

  • The Sangheili embracing Johnson.

    The Sangheili embracing Johnson.

  • In Halo: Anniversary's version of this Easter egg, the Elite is shown reacting uncomfortably to Johnson groping him.

    In Halo: Anniversary's version of this Easter egg, the Elite is shown reacting uncomfortably to Johnson groping him.

  • Another view of the Anniversary version.

    Another view of the Anniversary version.

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Eurogamer: Bungie bids Halo farewell

External[edit]

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List of Easter eggs in the Halo series
For a complete list, check out our Easter eggs category.
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