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We believe that the universe is unbounded: this is not the same as infinite: the 2-D surface of a sphere, wrapped around a 3rd dimension, has a finite size, but has no end. If you start off in a given direction on the surface of a sphere, you could return to your start point without having to turn around -- you simply go all the way around. But wouldn't that mean the universe has an escape velocity like the earth?
if this were true, the arbiter and chief in different universes thing, there would be a problem, how can you explain the fact that the ship entered a portal from one LOCATION to the other, rather than an extradimensional portal...slipspace is simply a collective term for the seven non-visible infinitesimal quantum dimensions used for faster-than-light travel. Quantum does not mean multiuniversal. I would believe that when the ship divided, the chief and cortana simply exited slipspace early, and ended up at a location in between the ark and earth, most like what you refer as to near the small Magellanic cloud.
(I don't think universe travel is possible in Halo. Even with all the forerunner relics mentioned and used, none of them had dimensional displacement capabilities, only Slipspace.
Even Onyx, the Shield Installation was a Slipspace Bubble, nothing more. There is nothing I can think of that indicates the Forerunners had any knowledge of inter-dimensional/inter-universal capabilities.) thx Crucio for the quote
The planet in question (thx Cruise117) is most likely a forerunner object, possibly a shield world or micro dyson sphere. If this is correct, the forerunners then play a part in what happens to the Master chief next as there may be a possible encounter between him and the MC. However, the dependency of what happens next also depends on how long its been since the split of the Forward onto dawn and the legendary clip, in which cortana may have achieved rampancy, therefore meaning shes one pissed off lady which needs to be deleted.
Theres also a possibility that 05-032 Mendicant Bias played a part in where the MC ended up, as he does say hell use the MC to atone for his past sins. Which means that either mendicant wishes for us to awaken the forerunners (possibly concealed in stasis pods) or another, greater purpose bungie is waiting to release in the distant future. Not halo 4, but a new trilogy entirely
Finally, bungie clearly stated, halo and marathon are NOT connected, not here, not now, not ever...anybody disagree with me?
[Edited on 04.04.2009 3:09 AM PDT]