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'''Marathon Man''' is a [[Halo 3]] [[Achievement]]. It is awarded for accessing all the [[Terminals]] in [[Campaign]] mode.
'''Marathon Man''' is a ''[[Halo 3]]'' [[achievement]], which is awarded for accessing all the [[Terminal (Halo 3)|Terminals]] in [[campaign]] mode. The achievement is worth 40 [[Gamerscore]] and can be completed on any difficulty, or combination thereof. It is represented by a person with a ''[[Marathon]]'' symbol for a head, surrounded by a yellow circle and with [[seven]] yellow stars (representing the seven Terminals) above him. It is a reference to [[Bungie]]'s earlier ''Marathon'' games, in which [[terminal]]s were an integral part of the campaign levels: they functioned both for providing storyline, guiding the player, and transporting the player to the next level.


The achievement awards the player 40 [[Gamerpoint]]s.
After accessing terminal, the player must wait for the screen to go red then wait until the screen shows another text message and finally press A to scroll down to the very last message (a fragment from a [[Forerunner]] message) to show up for the terminal to count as unlocked and contribute to the achievement's progress.
 
It is represented by a yellow circle with a person whose head has a Marathon symbol on it, and with [[List of "seven" references in Halo|7]] yellow stars (representing the seven Terminals) above him.
 
The achievement can be completed on any difficulty.
 
It is similar to the Marathon: Durandal achievement, Hats off to 819.
 
The award itself is a reference to [[Marathon]] (video game series) as you could access [[Terminals]] in game to gather information on the Marathon universe.
Details:
*After you access the terminal, you need to wait for the screen to go red then wait until the screen shows another text message and finally press A to scroll down to the very last message (a fragment from a [[Forerunner]] message) to show up to get the achievement.
*To access the terminal you must "flip" through the terminal until it redirects you then you read through the last pages, then wait a few seconds for the screen to turn red and another fraction of message to show, then leave.
*For some players, the achievement will only be unlocked if the seventh terminal is accessed last.
*A player must access [[seven]] terminals, another seven reference (there is an additional eighth one on [[Cortana (level)|Cortana]], but this isn't necessary for the achievement).


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*[[w:c:marathongame:Marathon (Game)|''Marathon'']] is the name of an earlier series of [[Bungie]] games (Marathon, Marathon 2: Durandal, & Marathon Infinity)
*A player must access [[seven]] terminals, another seven reference. An additional eighth terminal can be found on [[Cortana (level)|Cortana]], however it is not required for the achievement.
* ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marathon_Man_%28film%29 Marathon Man]'' was a movie made in 1976.
*The name of the achievement may be a reference to the 1976 film of the ''[[Wikipedia:Marathon Man (film)|same name]]'', or the 1974 [[wikipedia:Marathon Man (novel)|novel]] it was adapted from.
* There are seven stars, one for each terminal, on the Achievement picture, a reference to the number [[List of "seven" references in Halo|7]], [[Bungie]]'s favorite number.
*Some players reportedly experienced glitches upon unlocking this achievement, which prematurely unlocked the [[SECURITY-class Mjolnir]] shoulders.
* The person on the medal has a [[Marathon]] logo for a head, a reference for the [[Marathon]] game and perhaps the reason for the achievement's name.
*In the Marathon game series, terminals were integral parts of the campaign levels: They functioned both for providing storyline, guiding the player, and transporting the player to the next level. They are integral in ''Halo 3'' to learn the downfall of the Forerunner in their battles against the Flood.
*In the ''Nintendo'' game ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', you would receive a reward of the same name if you ran much more than you walked.
*''Marathon Man'' is very similar to ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Audiophile (Achievement)|Audiophile]] Achievement.
*There is a bug that when getting this achievement sometimes will grant the player [[Security]] shoulders.
 
==Related Pages==
*[[Halo 3 Achievements]]
*[[Terminals]]


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Latest revision as of 21:59, March 18, 2022

Marathon Man
H3 Achievement Marathon Man.png
40 Gamerscore

Marathon Man is a Halo 3 achievement, which is awarded for accessing all the Terminals in campaign mode. The achievement is worth 40 Gamerscore and can be completed on any difficulty, or combination thereof. It is represented by a person with a Marathon symbol for a head, surrounded by a yellow circle and with seven yellow stars (representing the seven Terminals) above him. It is a reference to Bungie's earlier Marathon games, in which terminals were an integral part of the campaign levels: they functioned both for providing storyline, guiding the player, and transporting the player to the next level.

After accessing terminal, the player must wait for the screen to go red then wait until the screen shows another text message and finally press A to scroll down to the very last message (a fragment from a Forerunner message) to show up for the terminal to count as unlocked and contribute to the achievement's progress.

Trivia[edit]

  • A player must access seven terminals, another seven reference. An additional eighth terminal can be found on Cortana, however it is not required for the achievement.
  • The name of the achievement may be a reference to the 1976 film of the same name, or the 1974 novel it was adapted from.
  • Some players reportedly experienced glitches upon unlocking this achievement, which prematurely unlocked the SECURITY-class Mjolnir shoulders.

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