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*[[Wikipedia:Tartarus|Tartarus]] is the deepest part of the underworld in [[List of references to Greek mythology in the Halo series|Greek mythology]]. It is a place of torment for the wicked, analogous to the Christian hell. The abyss is guarded by the three-headed "hellhound" known as [[Wikipedia:Cerberus|Cerberus]]. Tartarus knocking the Arbiter into a deep abyss-like shaft may be an allusion to this namesake. | *[[Wikipedia:Tartarus|Tartarus]] is the deepest part of the underworld in [[List of references to Greek mythology in the Halo series|Greek mythology]]. It is a place of torment for the wicked, analogous to the Christian hell. The abyss is guarded by the three-headed "hellhound" known as [[Wikipedia:Cerberus|Cerberus]]. Tartarus knocking the Arbiter into a deep abyss-like shaft may be an allusion to this namesake. | ||
*During the battle with Tartarus, he can sometimes be heard saying ''"Hammer time!"'', a reference to the popular catchphrase of rapper [[Wikipedia:MC Hammer|MC Hammer]]. | *During the battle with Tartarus, he can sometimes be heard saying ''"Hammer time!"'', a reference to the popular catchphrase of rapper [[Wikipedia:MC Hammer|MC Hammer]]. | ||
*Despite using the Fist of Rukt left-handed during combat, Tartarus is seen wielding it in his right hand in most cutscenes. | *Despite using the Fist of Rukt left-handed during combat, Tartarus is seen wielding it in his right hand in most cutscenes, most likely an oversight on Bungie's part. | ||
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