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{{Title|''Marathon''}}
{{Title|''Marathon''}}
{{Era|RW}}
{{Status|RealWorld}}
{{Disambig header|the video game series|other uses|Marathon (disambiguation)}}
{{Disambig header|the video game series|other uses|Marathon (disambiguation)}}
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'''''Marathon''''' is a series of science fiction [[first-person shooter]] computer games from [[Bungie Studios|Bungie Software]] released for the [[wikipedia:Apple Macintosh|Apple Macintosh]]. It was Bungie's most popular video game prior to the ''[[Halo universe|Halo]]'' series.  
'''''Marathon''''' is a series of science fiction [[first-person shooter]] computer games from [[Bungie Studios|Bungie Software]] released for the [[wikipedia:Apple Macintosh|Apple Macintosh]] between 1994 and 1996. It would go on to have a [[List of Marathon references in the Halo series|great deal of influence]] on the narrative, visual design, and gameplay of the ''Halo'' series.


In 1996, ''Marathon'' and its sequel ''Marathon 2: Durandal'' would be released as a bundle for Apple's short-lived home console, the [[wikipedia: Apple Bandai Pippin|Apple Bandai Pippin]], as ''Super Marathon''. In 2000, Bungie released the games' source codes and other assets, just prior to Microsoft's acquisition of the company. On August 1, 2007, a remaster of ''Marathon 2: Durandal'' was released on the [[Xbox Live|Xbox LIVE Arcade]] by [[wikipedia: Freeverse Inc.|Freeverse]]. Since the original game hadn't been released, the Xbox Live version was renamed "''Marathon: Durandal''". 4 years later, the entire Marathon trilogy would be released on the [[wikipedia: App Store|App Store]] for free in 2011.
In 1996, ''Marathon'' and its sequel ''Marathon 2: Durandal'' would be released as a bundle for Apple's short-lived home console, the [[wikipedia: Apple Bandai Pippin|Apple Bandai Pippin]], as ''Super Marathon''. In 2000, Bungie released the games' source codes and other assets, just prior to Microsoft's acquisition of the company. On August 1, 2007, a remaster of ''Marathon 2: Durandal'' was released on the [[Xbox Live|Xbox LIVE Arcade]] by [[wikipedia: Freeverse Inc.|Freeverse]]. Since the original game hadn't been released, the Xbox Live version was renamed "''Marathon: Durandal''". 4 years later, the entire Marathon trilogy would be released on the [[wikipedia: App Store|App Store]] for free in 2011.
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''Marathon Infinity'' begins as the Pfhor destroy Lh'owon using a Jjaro-derived doomsday weapon known as the Trih'Xeem (early nova). Unfortunately, the weapon also releases a powerful chaotic being which threatens to destroy the entire galaxy. Because of the chaos, or by means of some Jjaro tech of his own, the Security Officer is transported back and forth in time and through his own dreams, finding himself jumping between timelines and fighting for various sides in a desperate attempt to prevent the chaotic being's release. After multiple instances of "jumps," the player (seemingly the only being who realizes he is being transported between possible realities) activates the ancient Jjaro Station, preventing the chaotic entity's release. The ending screen of ''Infinity'' leaves the story's resolution open-ended, taking place billions of years after the events of ''Marathon Infinity''.
''Marathon Infinity'' begins as the Pfhor destroy Lh'owon using a Jjaro-derived doomsday weapon known as the Trih'Xeem (early nova). Unfortunately, the weapon also releases a powerful chaotic being which threatens to destroy the entire galaxy. Because of the chaos, or by means of some Jjaro tech of his own, the Security Officer is transported back and forth in time and through his own dreams, finding himself jumping between timelines and fighting for various sides in a desperate attempt to prevent the chaotic being's release. After multiple instances of "jumps," the player (seemingly the only being who realizes he is being transported between possible realities) activates the ancient Jjaro Station, preventing the chaotic entity's release. The ending screen of ''Infinity'' leaves the story's resolution open-ended, taking place billions of years after the events of ''Marathon Infinity''.


===''Halo'' and ''Marathon''===
===Marathon (upcoming)===
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''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' shares many similarities with ''Marathon'', though Bungie has confirmed that it is set in a different universe. Examples include the ''Marathon'' logo embedded in the ''Halo'' logo, the [[Mgalekgolo|Hunter]]'s design being influenced by the Pfhor Hunters, and the SPNKr (also known as Lazyboy or Spanker) rocket launchers, not to mention varying similarities to other weapons. The logo can also be seen on Captain Keyes' shirt, right above his medals, when Master Chief first meets with him. ''Halo'' plays very much like a modern, high-end version of ''Marathon'', though it has far fewer puzzles. CE's [[MA5B assault rifle|Assault Rifle]] is also similar to Marathon's as it was originally supposed to have a grenade launcher underneath, much like Marathon's MA-75 AR/GL. Bungie often recycles components, famous phrases, and jokes from its games, such as the [[Security armor]], which intentionally resembles the armor worn by Marathon's Security Officer.
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==Characters==
The fourth game in the ''Marathon'' series was announced at PlayStation Showcase 2023. Unlike other ''Marathon'' games in the series, it will be a PvP extraction shooter.
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*[[marathongame:Pfhor|Pfhor]]
*[[marathongame:S'pht|S'pht]]
*[[marathongame:Drinol|Drinol]]
*[[marathongame:Wasp|Wasp]]
*[[marathongame:Looker|Looker]]
*[[marathongame:Flick'ta|Flick'ta]]
*[[marathongame:Jjaro|Jjaro]]


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==''Halo'' and ''Marathon''==
*[[marathongame:W'rkncacnter|W'rkncacnter]]
{{main|List of Marathon references in the Halo series}}
*[[marathongame:BOB|BOB]]
''Halo'' borrows many visual and narrative elements from ''Marathon'', although the series are canonically unconnected. For example, the ''Marathon'' logo is embedded in the original ''Halo'' logo and serves as the original [[Reclaimer]] glyph. The ''Halo'' universe's concept of [[rampancy]], a form of insanity experienced by artificial intelligences, is loosely adapted from the ''Marathon'' universe's condition of the same name. The Spartans' [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] and its "Mark" designation scheme are named after ''Marathon's'' Mjolnir Mark IV "battleroid" cyborgs, which include the player character.
*[[marathongame:Mjolnir Recon number 54|The Cyborg]]
*[[marathongame:Leela|Leela]]
*[[marathongame:Durandal|Durandal]]
*[[marathongame:Tycho|Tycho]]
*[[marathongame:Thoth|Thoth]]
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=="''Frog blast the vent core!''"==
The [[SECURITY-class Mjolnir|Mjolnir Security armor]] closely resembles the armor worn by ''Marathon''{{'}}s protagonist, a security officer aboard the eponymous vessel, and its helmet sports the series' logo. The [[M41 SPNKr]] rocket launcher takes its name and design from the SPNKR-XP missile launcher introduced in ''Marathon 2''. The ''Halo'' series' plasma pistols are functionally similar to the fusion pistols from the ''Marathon'' trilogy. Hunters are remarkably similar to their Pfhor predecessors.
This is a phrase synonymous with the ''Marathon'' series. Explosive "simulacrums" occasionally shout the phrase, trying to blend in with the regular BoBs in an attempt to explode around a large amount of humans. Since they are only piecing together random words, their nonsense gives them away. Doug Zartman, who performed the BoB voices, was instructed during recording to improvise a random phrase, and this is what he came up with. It is very popular to say in the text chat of a network game of ''Marathon''; meant more as a joke than anything, the sheer randomness of this phrase means that it can be used at any time.
 
The phrase has appeared hidden in other games, such as ''[[wikipedia:Myth: The Fallen Lords|Myth]]'', ''[[wikipedia:Tron 2.0|Tron 2.0]]'', and ''[[Wikipedia:Oni (computer game)|Oni]]''. Also, a Morse code deciphered from the ''Halo 3'' map ''High Ground'' also states this.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The music for ''Marathon 2'' and ''Marathon Infinity'' was performed by a band called "Power of Seven".<ref>[http://marathon.bungie.org/story/faq.html#15 Marathon's Story Page FAQ]</ref>
*Marathon is a territory in ancient Greece where the first battle of the Greco-Persian War was fought, following with Bungie's theme of ancient Greek references in their games, such as the Spartans.
*The ''Halo 3'' [[Marathon Man|Marathon Man achievement]], which is unlocked by finding all seven [[Terminal (Halo 3)|terminals]], is a reference to the ''Marathon'' series' terminals, which are the sole source of in-game story progression. The emblem's icon is a stick figure with the ''Marathon'' logo for a head.
*The ''Halo 3'' [[Marathon Man|Marathon Man achievement]], which is unlocked by finding all seven [[Terminal (Halo 3)|terminals]], is a reference to the ''Marathon'' series' terminals, which are the sole source of in-game story progression. The emblem's icon is a stick figure with the ''Marathon'' logo for a head.


==Sources==
==Sources==
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==Related links==
*[[List of Marathon references in Halo|List of ''Marathon'' references in ''Halo'']]
*[[Rampancy]]


== External links ==
== External links ==
*[https://www.marathonthegame.com/ '''www.marathonthegame.com''': ''Official Bungie site for the upcoming '''Marathon''' game'']
*[http://marathon.bungie.org '''marathon.bungie.org''': ''The '''Marathon''' news site'']
*[http://marathon.bungie.org '''marathon.bungie.org''': ''The '''Marathon''' news site'']
**[http://marathon.bungie.org/story/ '''marathon.bungie.org''': ''The '''Marathon''' Storyline'']
**[http://marathon.bungie.org/story/ '''marathon.bungie.org''': ''The '''Marathon''' Storyline'']
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*[https://marathongame.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page '''Pfhorpedia''' - ''the Marathon Wiki'']
*[https://marathongame.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page '''Pfhorpedia''' - ''the Marathon Wiki'']
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