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Subject: First Strike in Halo 2?
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Bungie said that things in the books would be included as part of the Halo universe. So I want to know where do you think Halo 2 will start out? Do you think it will take place after the First Strike book or during? If it takes place afterwards then people that didnt read the book will not have a clue of whats going on and how you got there. I think you should start out right as Halo CE left off.

  • 06.02.2004 3:07 PM PDT
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Pete Parsons said that Halo 2 will begin near the end of First Strike.

  • 06.02.2004 3:08 PM PDT
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personally, it would be mega epic if we had to beat the destroy the unyielding hierphant

  • 06.02.2004 3:11 PM PDT
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It's actually all a matter of marketing; By forcing the Halo 2 plot to commense AFTER First Strike, it emphasizes the importance of the novels and influences the players decision to buy it. Therefore they make sales in both Halo 2, as well as First Strike.

I haven't heard Parsons say anything about Halo 2 going over the end of First Strike, though I agree it might be cool to take on the "Unyielding Heirophant." Regardless though, I don't believe that will happen.

  • 06.02.2004 3:15 PM PDT
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Now, but in true James Bond fashion the initial scene in Halo2 could be racing to escape the Hierophant. Then would follow a cutscene of the decimation of the Covenant fleet.

Nice way to start the game up.

  • 06.02.2004 3:27 PM PDT
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Yeah a sweet movie at the begining would be awesome.

  • 06.02.2004 3:29 PM PDT
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Hmm...Maybe, but I'd rather have a different opening scene thank you very much.

  • 06.02.2004 3:30 PM PDT