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Subject: The SuperIntendent: The First Non-Human AI?

Shuddyaup yer faic burrito ur crazee! there all robots not peoplez!!!

Oi! That's not what I mean!

Each Artificial Intelligence unit could designate its own appearance. Throughout Halo: CE, Halo 2, Halo 3, and Halo Wars, all seen AIs were in the shape of a human being. This could be to help humans relate to them, but that's irrelevant. Araquiel, as far as I know, is the only AI to take a non human shape.

Yet we see these pictures of the SuperIntendent. A little green (red when angered) ball with two white dots representing eyes. Now at the E3 demo today, Staten said that we'll be meeting the SI. I'm taking a step in assuming this means we'll see him in a holo, like we always did with Cortana. Now we're used to the little green shape. But if he appears in a holo... do you think he'll keep that shape? It is only a 2-D shape after all for use on monitors and all.

And assume the SI doesn't stick with his green little face (or the green face on top of something else... ew). Would it be disturbing to you to be talking with, say, a walrus? As far as I know the SI could have chosen any shape.

  • 06.02.2009 4:19 PM PDT

In the SI's part of the game info page, he is called a "dumb" AI.
Maybe the SI's prefers his simpler appearance?
I'm guessing we also never see the SI in 3-D.

  • 06.02.2009 4:23 PM PDT

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Posted by: Codaman2x4
In the SI's part of the game info page, he is called a "dumb" AI.
Maybe the SI's prefers his simpler appearance?
I'm guessing we also never see the SI in 3-D.
But it was said that it would be a let down if we didn't seem him.
I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO THINK!

  • 06.02.2009 4:29 PM PDT

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Posted by: Codaman2x4
In the SI's part of the game info page, he is called a "dumb" AI.
Maybe the SI's prefers his simpler appearance?
I'm guessing we also never see the SI in 3-D.

Dumb in this case means nothing... Why do you think we will not see the SI? I think we can see it.

  • 06.02.2009 4:31 PM PDT

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no offense but this did not make a lick of sense, you obviously read the novels, however your ability to "connect dots" is lackadaisical at best (no offense of course)..... I don't think this dumb AI has the ability to select its form or even communicate verbally, the only way he can display "emotions" is by gesticulating them with the white dots that represent his eyes. This AI is certainly not the only AI to not take a human shape, it just happens to be the only one ever depicted without a human frame in the halo universe.... this AI was developed a few hundred years prior to the " present " date and is relatively primitive.....

  • 06.02.2009 4:35 PM PDT

Posted by: GoofballH2
This AI is certainly not the only AI to not take a human shape, it just happens to be the only one ever depicted without a human frame in the halo universe.... this AI was developed a few hundred years prior to the " present " date and is relatively primitive.....
Posted by: burritosenior
Araquiel, as far as I know, is the only AI to take a non human shape.


Posted by: GoofballH2
I don't think this dumb AI has the ability to select its form or even communicate verbally, the only way he can display "emotions" is by gesticulating them with the white dots that represent his eyes.

All the dumb AIs can communicate. Take Wellsley as an example. They can also choose their shape. Again, Wellsley. I believe in the gameplay at E3 the AI talks to the marines in a female voice at Butch climbs up the stairs to activate the bombs.

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From what Joe said in the E3 interview, an appearance of the SIs form would be interesting, and it seems it may occur. All we really know, is that the SI is a "dumb" AI, and it is heard talking in the Dutch gameplay section.

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  • 06.02.2009 4:45 PM PDT

Since Joe said that the SI could even be "hotter" than Cortana, we may expect a great surprise regarding its shape.

Food for thought: Is Dare the SI or vice versa???

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If you read the books , you would know he wasn't.
Jerrod , is a good example , all he was , was a tiny spark.

[Edited on 06.02.2009 5:15 PM PDT]

  • 06.02.2009 5:14 PM PDT

Riga: Nah, neither could be each other. Bungie already said the SI was a second generation dumb AI.

Zera: Absolutely. A paperclip AI would be epic. 'I see you're trying to save humanity. Would you like some help?'

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Posted by: FireStar_T19
If you read the books , you would know he wasn't.

I would know who wasn't what? I don't think the books mention anything about the SI. And yes, Jerrod was a tiny spark. I remembered this, but I didn't count him because I didn't know if he had the capability og being anything more.

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The SI would be such a badass boss battle. Seriously...

  • 06.02.2009 7:56 PM PDT

More importantly, can we get Plunger spawns for B.U.N.G.L.E.?

  • 06.02.2009 7:56 PM PDT

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The SI is a robobrain.

  • 06.02.2009 7:57 PM PDT

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Posted by: burritosenior
I would know who wasn't what? I don't think the books mention anything about the SI. And yes, Jerrod was a tiny spark. I remembered this, but I didn't count him because I didn't know if he had the capability og being anything more.

Well then if you knew there were other AIs who weren't in human shape, I fail to see the point of your thread.

  • 06.02.2009 8:02 PM PDT

Posted by: minibum
Well then if you knew there were other AIs who weren't in human shape, I fail to see the point of your thread.

...Really? You don't see a point? I'll try to explain it again for you sir.

Most AIs take a more human shape.
I was curious
as to if
the SI would take a human shape
and
if he didn't take a human shape
how would people think
about interacting with
something that looks
more like an animal.
would it impact
how they view the character?

  • 06.02.2009 8:06 PM PDT

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You stated he might be the only non-human AI. But he isn't. I would suggest renaming your thread.

  • 06.02.2009 8:13 PM PDT

Posted by: minibum
You stated he might be the only non-human AI. But he isn't. I would suggest renaming your thread.

First referring to 'first to appear in the games'. I'll not rename anything just because you're being picky sir.

  • 06.02.2009 8:20 PM PDT

I'm guessing you'll see the SI right before you blow him up. Because what's a Halo game without you blowing something up at the end and trying to escape?

But I think the SI will appear as a 2d hologram or on a large monitor near the SI's core or CPU.

  • 06.02.2009 8:27 PM PDT

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In the IGN live broadcast, I recall them discussing how the Superintendent was "hot" if you like AIs.

  • 06.02.2009 8:30 PM PDT

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My theory stands strong that you can interact with him via terminals and stuff to control the city to your advantage.

Then later he probably goes crazy and tries to kill you.

Watch, it will totally happen.

[Edited on 06.02.2009 8:39 PM PDT]

  • 06.02.2009 8:38 PM PDT

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Posted by: burritosenior
Shuddyaup yer faic burrito ur crazee! there all robots not peoplez!!!

Oi! That's not what I mean!

Each Artificial Intelligence unit could designate its own appearance. Throughout Halo: CE, Halo 2, Halo 3, and Halo Wars, all seen AIs were in the shape of a human being. This could be to help humans relate to them, but that's irrelevant. Araquiel, as far as I know, is the only AI to take a non human shape.

Yet we see these pictures of the SuperIntendent. A little green (red when angered) ball with two white dots representing eyes. Now at the E3 demo today, Staten said that we'll be meeting the SI. I'm taking a step in assuming this means we'll see him in a holo, like we always did with Cortana. Now we're used to the little green shape. But if he appears in a holo... do you think he'll keep that shape? It is only a 2-D shape after all for use on monitors and all.

And assume the SI doesn't stick with his green little face (or the green face on top of something else... ew). Would it be disturbing to you to be talking with, say, a walrus? As far as I know the SI could have chosen any shape.


In Joe Staten's interview/gameplay session with IGN, he revealed that you would be able to "see" the Superintendent. So the Super probably does have a body, you only see it later in the game.

  • 06.02.2009 8:40 PM PDT

I do hope we don't blow him up. I'm sure the city goes kaplow, but the SI? Eh- he's funny. I'd keep him.


Posted by: Ksychutrya
In the IGN live broadcast, I recall them discussing how the Superintendent was "hot" if you like AIs.

Yep. Same interview I made this thread from. 'Hot' could be on fire or something... but I dunno. Could also mean sexy. We won't know I suppose.


Posted by: DeathBringer669

In the video Rook brings the terminal online, activating the SI. I don't think you interact with him through terminals. I think you just need to keep bringing him online so he can show you new stuff and you can progress and all. It'd pay homage to Marathon, but I dunno if it'll be like that.


Posted by: Spartan153
In Joe Staten's interview/gameplay session with IGN, he revealed that you would be able to "see" the Superintendent. So the Super probably does have a body, you only see it later in the game.

Exactly why I made this thread, along with seeing what people thought of speaking to an AI that took a more abstract shape.

  • 06.03.2009 4:21 AM PDT

Why would we need to blow up the SI? He seems to spend a large amount of his time saving the Rookie's butt.

  • 06.03.2009 4:27 AM PDT

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