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yea thanks, demotivated, i thought it was something like that because i said tritium and which Lithium Triteride is made i think

the Hydrogen-3 isotope i think ionizes to triteride but i couldn't see anything else that would do that

so yea, i was close is all i'm trying to say

EDIT: woot first on 40

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  • 10.18.2005 10:26 AM PDT

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HLC ... e gads!! Chemistry biology and math, my worst subjects.

But I've always thought that a nuclear explosion was releasing energy?

Yup, I'm wrong. I'll fix that in the edit when the story is complete... here's what good old Wikipedia had to say: (wish I had looked here first *sob*)

From: Wikipedia
In physics, nuclear fusion is the process by which two nuclei join together to form a heavier nucleus. It is accompanied by the release or absorbtion of energy depending on the masses of the nuclei involved. Iron and nickel nuclei have the largest binding energies of all nuclei and so are the most stable. The fusion of two nuclei to produce a nucleus lighter than iron or nickel generally gives off energy while the fusion of nuclei heavier than them absorbs energy.


Hmmm... this should make for a VERY interesting edit when I do. heehee... yes. MORE BOOOM!!

SpecOps: Yeah, It is weird that I like questions. But It helps me understand the readers point of view. This way, I know that sometimes people are "getting the point", and that means I need to edit the material and make it clearer.

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  • 10.18.2005 11:45 AM PDT
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Hey, I just spotted a little inconsistency, if you don't mind...

By: soulguard
They even selected you to lead their warriors, despite that the elites were clearly the stronger.”

“That is not true.” The hologram suddenly remarked. “Species 005 was not the strongest. In the matter of which species possessed the most strength, it was clearly Speces 001; the founding race of the Empire.”



But you just said the Sangheili were Species 012. Is this just a misunderstanding on my part?

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  • 10.18.2005 12:37 PM PDT
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I also find if funny that no one has commented on the fact the Catherine Halsey's intelect appears to have no flaws. HEEHEE.


WTF do you mean (I can't find clues I stink at it).

Ah, Species 001... the founders of the forerunner Empire. Halsey (as well as Elder Vornaldea) know who they are, but they both feel that it is information that is... too sensative to share.

The Grunts! It would make sence Vornaldea would not tell the elites that grunts are the main forruners.(or its the brutes)

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  • 10.18.2005 1:26 PM PDT

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Hellslayer: Prowlaz is correct. The elites are the 12th to be re-created after the Halo's fired, but they were species 005. It was mistype on my part, in that Comment, I corrected it.
Sorry to confuse you.

Col Pain: I was referring to the fact that Catherine Halsey seems to always no the answers.

So let me clarify it for you all.
Species:
* 001 = Founders
* 002 = Co-Founders
* 004 = Prophets
* 005 = Elites
* 011 = Humans
* All other species have yet to be identified by their Species number. (ie Grunts, Jackel's Brutes, etc)

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  • 10.18.2005 3:35 PM PDT
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Species 001:


Hmmmmmm..... Intresting. Elite close to tears. Must be devistating. Im starting to lean to Grunts. Why? The Prophets considered them a lower species and made the elites stand over them, or if not they would not be able to go on the Great Journey. The Grints where the slaves of the Covanent. With the Prophets character i would think they would want all their enemys in the lowest position. Hmmmmmmmmm! Puzzling! Please dont make it the Grunts! Please! I mean. Do what you want. This is confusing. I will probebly guess right then think its to wild and forget about it. Oh well.


Off to eat some more Animal Cracker!

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  • 10.18.2005 3:53 PM PDT
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Posted by: Prowlaz
DAMMIT WaTSON I WaNTED TO BE THE FIRST TO GUESS GRUNTS!! lucky you i had to go see my mom in the hospital...





but yeah could 001 be grunts? isnt logical other then the elites crying...


but i would put money down that the sharqui are 002.... that or they are rebels.... i cant remeber...


I would just like to say that I was the first to guess grunts... XD

  • 10.19.2005 2:58 AM PDT

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Stage 23 Update Things are not going smoothly with this stage. After some serious editing I've discovered that I may have... gone beyond my limits. Stage 22 kind of put me in a hole. Instead of making changes in the story now, I will wait until the story is complete and fix it in the final edit.

Stage 23 will need to be restructured entirely, and hopefully you will not notice any changes to the story as you read it.

Now for some VERY intersting news. We are now on the decline, pushing aggressively toward the last hoorah... There are only 4 stages left. I've begun editing the final climax and snippets points and such, however, I'm a bit dumbfounded as to how the story will end.

Things I can tell you is that key Halo Universe plot points will not be revealed, such as will the chief live or die, the arbiter live or die, such things as that. We all know that the Halo 3 final battle will probably be at the Ark... or another location, so I'm pushing my story to meet at that point. But I just can't figure out how to resolve certain issues within the story.

Oh well. I'm going to take my time on this, so there will not be an update this week. I will post stage 23 next friday (10/28). That should give me plenty of time to edit my notes and figure out why the hell I was writing this story.

Keep asking questions... and I'll do my best to give answers. LOL grunts... hehe.
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Posted by: soulguard
Stage 23 will need to be restructured entirely, and hopefully you will not notice any changes to the story as you read it.

A major pain in the butt for every writer.

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  • 10.19.2005 7:02 AM PDT
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Hell yeah!

And I say its..Brutes. Yes I think its Brutes.

  • 10.19.2005 12:23 PM PDT
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Great, I'm going to be bored as F****** Hell now, waiting forever. I guess I'll go start my own fanfic now. Seriously. I'll let you guys know when I post ch. 1.

I want support!

  • 10.19.2005 3:30 PM PDT
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Posted by: Prowlaz


really.... when?





well however it turns out we will still like it... were not too picky.... just finish them... even if they arent at 100%... you could just edit...


True dat.

Oh, and that post would be on the previous page, in response to someone else's guess, I think.

Edit: Yeah, here it is:

Posted by: Hellslayer1029
Posted by: Commander Watson
Posted by: Soulgaurd



That is not true.” The hologram suddenly remarked. “Species 005 was not the strongest. In the matter of which species possessed the most strength, it was clearly Speces 001; the founding race of the Empire.”

“Species 001?” Vornaldea questioned to the hologram.

Oh, and Soulgaurd? Did you really have to kill the black ops guy with my name (Justin)?

I really enjoyed reading my name in this story, but you've ruined it all! :'(



“Yes. The creatures you call…”

Catherine quickly interrupted, “It’s not important. What needs to be clarified is the super flood form. If there were hundreds, perhaps thousands, of the soldiers then why was there only one Gravemind?”



A tragic end.....*Sob*


But this part. The strongest. Catherine clearly didnt want this reavealed. Why?

I think Species 001 is either:

1: Sharqui. Most likely.
2: Brutes. Oh God no!
3: Hunters. Very unlikely.

Whens the next chapter?


Actually, knowing Soulguard's history... I'd have to say...

Species 001 = Grunts/Unggoy

I'd love to see the elite's reaction. :P

Oh, and Soulguard? Did you really have to kill the Black Ops guy that had my name (Justin)? Damn you and your cursed storyline.


Anyways, I'll be waiting for the next chapter.

And in response the the guesses at Species 001, I really don't think it'll be the brutes. Somehow, it just doesn't fit in. The brutes haven't had too much of a role in the story, other than them being the ones that the cruiser was captured from, and even then, none of them were important to be named specifically. No, I think it would go well with the ideals expressed in the story if grunts were the "Big 001".

But hey, I'm not writing the plot, so I have no idea what's going to happen.

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  • 10.19.2005 4:41 PM PDT
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Posted by: soulguard
HLC ... e gads!! Chemistry biology and math, my worst subjects.

But I've always thought that a nuclear explosion was releasing energy?

Yup, I'm wrong. I'll fix that in the edit when the story is complete... here's what good old Wikipedia had to say: (wish I had looked here first *sob*)

From: Wikipedia
In physics, nuclear fusion is the process by which two nuclei join together to form a heavier nucleus. It is accompanied by the release or absorbtion of energy depending on the masses of the nuclei involved. Iron and nickel nuclei have the largest binding energies of all nuclei and so are the most stable. The fusion of two nuclei to produce a nucleus lighter than iron or nickel generally gives off energy while the fusion of nuclei heavier than them absorbs energy.


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well, i just thought i'd add that nuclear fusion is a simple chemical reaction, even in today's times, humans have used fusion. For example, the 3km long particle accelerator over in CA (Stanford, I think) is used in nuclear fusion to form new, heavier elements. All elements heavier than Uranium (number 92) are man made, and e.g. a carbon element is slammed into a Uranium element to form Californium using fusion. So in the Halo universe, the human ships use nuclear fusion engines and so it seems they've mastered the reaction and control and use it to their advantage in more ways than one. So yea WAYYY MORE BOOM

  • 10.19.2005 6:07 PM PDT

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Since I won't be releasing a story this week, here is a nice short filler for your enjoyment. I cut this segment out of Stage 21, just before the Black Ops ventured to the Cave of the Prospects to fight the flood. Enjoy.

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Simyaldee's Report

High above the Inner Sanctum’s city, high elder Vornaldea gazed at several video screens in the seclusion of his quarters, just beyond the Sacred Hall. Reports were coming in from several locations, but it was clear that time was short; the flood would break into the Inner Sanctum at any moment.

The door opened and Vornaldea turned sharply to see his guest, "Simyaldee, please enter." Vornaldea turned off the holo-vids. The Mirratord second had just returned from the battle against the Watchmen and Vornaldea was determined to know the result of the battle. "There is much that needs...".

Simyaldee raised his hand and silenced the elder, "Forgive my rudeness, high elder. But it has come to my knowledge that there is another traitor in our midst. Is this true?"

"I see. Word travels fast.” There was no way to keep secrets from Simyaldee. The Mirratord Second was skilled at every form of combat, including intelligence. “He is a spy, however he was manipulated at a young age. Like us all, he was blinded by the prophet’s teachings.”

“Gridolee.” Simyaldee muttered.

Vornaldea was taken back by how easily Simyaldee had guessed, “Yes.”

“We spoke earlier today, within the Jogrennilee Tram station. He seemed displaced, as if he felt for the watchmen.” Simyaldee placed his hand under his lower mandibles and thought aloud. “A traitor amongst my ranks?”

“I spoke with him, but let us not become too concerned with this. I gave him an assignment, something to occupy his mind. He’s guarding the cave of the prospects.”

“Not advisable.” Simyaldee rebuked. “His mind is torn, and the Major and I have trained the Mirratord warriors to avoid such nonsense. In battle, one’s thoughts must be clear and simple. However, with the loss of so many young today, and Signs’ manipulations, Gridolee is torn.”

“Only you would know your warriors better then I. What do you recommend?”

“For now, nothing, the threat at the Cave of the Prospects is minimal. But we should place someone else in command. I will need to speak to Gridolee soon, but not now. I’ve come to report our status as well.”

“Go ahead.”

“We can not survive if we remain here. It is that simple.”

“Is there nothing we can do? This is our home.”

“I have spoken to Timnaldee, and he tells me that the parasite’s spores will fill the planet’s atmosphere in less then three days. The creature has already overrun Jogrennilee with its limbs.”

“The human doctor spoke to me about fleeing this world. This Sacred Hall is a ship, a vast one capable of supporting an entire world’s population. Belmaeda is leading teams to the lower levels and his reports have been beyond belief.” Vornaldea looked to Simyaldee with a stern glare. “You have served this council and the Sangheili race for many years. While the prophets ordered us to slay the humans, you secretly fought a darker war on the far side of our moons. You and the Mirratord protected us from the Kriedon even when the prophets said that they were of no concern. Once again, this council must put our fate in your hand. If the Major were here…”

“He would make the same decision.” Simyaldee interrupted.

“I, like elder Barremee before me, must trust you with the safety of our future. If you say we can not fight this infestation, then I will order us to evacuate.”

Simyaldee lowered his head in thought but quickly looked back to Vornaldea, “I have thought of every possible solution to this challenge. Even with every Mirratord and honor guard in my ranks, the flood would simply overwhelm us, and that creature seems to have no weakness. Soon they will break through the Inner Sanctum walls. No defense can stop a force that has no fear. We must evacuate.”

“Very well.” Vornaldea quickly responded. “I will notify elder Belmaeda to begin any repairs necessary. I will also speak to the human Doctor of this. Prepare a phantom and I will go to the city and address the civilians. I will tell them our plans to evacuate.” Simyaldee bowed respectfully and began to exit the room, but Vornaldea stopped him. “There is one more thing I must ask. We need a supreme Commander to lead our fleet. Would you be so honored as…”

“No. Forgive me elder, but I am but a soldier. If a target needs eliminating, then that is my action. I work in darkness, and if I were to lead the fleet then I would be in the light. However, might I recommend another warrior for the High Council to consider?”

“Of course. A recommendation from you would be well received.”

“Ship Master Timnaldee. The fleet is already following his leadership, and his men would die for him at any moment.”

“The council will be notified.” Vornaldea smiled with a strong nod. “Thank you, old friend.”

Simyaldee walked from the room and reflected on what must be done. Timnaldee would be in great pain at the news of his child’s death, but with the responsibility of leading the fleet perhaps he would not let his grief consume him. Simyaldee felt for his friend, but he put it behind him and continued on with his task.

End.

  • 10.20.2005 7:37 AM PDT
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nice report.

Species 001=grunts please!

  • 10.20.2005 8:55 AM PDT
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Sweet chapter Soul. I really don't have anything new to say lol, I've used up all my compliments dammit - why did all the others have to be so good? Lol, but yeah, basically if you wanna know what I thought of it, just read through all my other replies.

It was just flawless, the whole lot lol. Great work, keep it up.

  • 10.20.2005 1:25 PM PDT
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Sorry soul that i have been gone for a while. I've been sick and still am a little and me being sick also put a delay on my next chapter. but nice work by the way very good job. *mutters under breath* I'm only 17 and this guy's story can almost give me a heart attack.

  • 10.20.2005 1:52 PM PDT
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sorry to be advertising, but here is my fan-fic, I would like to see some of you there...

The Great Journey

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  • 10.20.2005 2:00 PM PDT
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Kriedon.... Did anyone else notice this. Hmmmmmm. Species 001?

  • 10.20.2005 2:22 PM PDT
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I just ran through all the chapters in about two days and i have to say that this is a very good read. I saw you posting on scorptaks "alliances" and had to read your story. I love the little love triangle. A love story in Halo that doesn't involve cortana or humping wraiths is very hard to come by. As for what most people are posting now, I can't wait for the next stage and maybe find out who the species "numero uno" will be. With my luck it'll probably be the engineers or something and they will slowly begin to take over the galaxy one bolt and control panel at a time. LOL

  • 10.21.2005 2:10 PM PDT