Unidentified planet
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The unidentified planet is a mysterious planet located in the Milky Way galaxy.[1] The aft section of the UNSC Forward Unto Dawn, containing Master Chief Petty Officer John-117 and Cortana, is seen drifting in the Legendary ending of Halo 3; seconds later, a light shines across the surface of the planet, as the Forward Unto Dawn is caught by the planet's gravity. The Legendary Planet also appears in a small image in the Halo Encyclopedia, where it is shown to have a reddish-orange color on a small illuminated section.[2] At Comic-Con 2010, Frank O'Connor hinted that future media featuring the Master Chief after the events of Halo 3 may be produced, meaning that more information on the planet may be revealed in the future.[3] The planet appears again in the Halo 4 Announcement Trailer, where the aft half of the Forward Unto Dawn is seen being pulled into a massive, iris-like opening on its surface.[4][5]
Background
The planetoid is littered with blue-glowing symbols and geometric patterns - clearly Forerunner in origin. At least two of the symbols are clearly recognizable.
The surface of the planetoid bears a certain Forerunner symbol that has appeared in wall ornamentations on all of the Halo installations, on the surface of the Ark, and on the cover of Halo: Ghosts of Onyx. There are a number of theories concerning the meaning of this symbol, some of which interpret it as the main emblem of the Forerunners, the symbol for the Halo Array and the related installations, or possibly a Shield World.
A Marathon symbol can also be observed on the surface. It is known to be a common Forerunner symbol, used in multiple Forerunner constructs, and also used to refer to a Reclaimer.[6] The Seventh Column symbol can be seen on the Legendary Planet as well.
Speculation on just what the planet is, its purpose, and even its location are varied. Whatever the case, it is clearly inhabited by something, or was at one time, and by the Forerunner symbols it seems to have at least been occupied by the Forerunners in the past. Although its purpose and identity are obscure, the planet is an elegant story device meant to keep the series open to future game titles or novels, and leaves the opportunity for the Master Chief and Cortana to continue their adventures well into the future.
Gallery
- Snapshot 2008-02-24 18-42-09.JPG
Close up view of Marathon Symbol on the planet.
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The common Forerunner symbol seen on the planet, as it is seen on the cover of Ghosts of Onyx.
- Shieldworldsymbol.jpg
The Forerunner symbol that has been seen in certain areas around the Halo series, and most recently, seen on the planet.
The planet with the symbol brightened.
- Planet.jpg
The Legendary Planet with the sunlight at its brightest. A mechanical surface is clearly visible.
Photo of the unknown planet zoomed in. The Seventh Column and several other symbols are clearly visible on it.
An up-close image of the unknown planet. When one looks hard enough, they can see the Seventh Column symbol.
The Forward Unto Dawn being pulled into an opening on the planet's surface.
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