- Agustus
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Some can come away from reading "War and Peace" thinking it a simple adventure story, while others can read the ingredients on a gum wrapper and unlock the secrets of the universe.
Posted by: SpoonGuard
Posted by: Agustus
Thus was easily hacked.
No.
You're not looking at the Terminal transmission close enough, specifically the wording. Keep in mind that this is an AI of Forerunner design and thus very particular in the way it communicates.
The sentence is [My mouth is speaking at another's behest] - that is not my voice; that is the other.
Webster's defines Behest as an "authoritative command or urgent request." In this case, it's being used as the later. At the request of the Gravemind, Mendicant Bias is passing along a message to it's Forerunner masters.
There is no hacking involved, at least not the brute-force programming you're referring to. Yes, the Gravemind is attempting to convert MB to his way of thinking but this message was played entirely by MB's own volition.
The means by which it is transmitted is moot. Whether the Gravemind stole a ship or is magically planting it in MB's data banks, the point remains that it is not forcing MB's hand.
This is in support of the original theory, not refute it as you claim.
Your idea about behest makes sense. No argument there (although initially behest sounds more forced). But you also have to remember that many times the gravemind attempts to persuade you not to fight, give in.
Do I take life or give it? Who is victim, and who is foe?
Do not be afraid, I am peace, I am salvation
To me this sounds like it has the same intention MB's message would have. The Gravemind is saying what is the point of razing so many worlds whe he could only be slowed. Why sacrifice so many when all can be saved (from his point of view)? The Gravemind is always trying to create uncertanty and doubt. To me this is nothing more than that. Whats the point in chatting with the forerunners now about his past and origins when he obviously (before and after) didnt give a rats ass about it in other encounters/opportunities ? Besides what does he gain from it? Especially when the forerunners would have no idea what he is talking of. It would seem if h where talking to himself.
Im not doubting the flood is a Bi-product of the flood (somehow), far from that. I just don't think this message proves a thing as it can be seen from many different percpectives. You just automatically adopt the "meaning" and "purpose" that backs this theory.