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The superintended is always saying "Keep It Clean" because it controls most of the automated functions in New Mombasa (i.e. garbage trucks, trash cans, etc...).

Is this a correct assumption?

  • 06.05.2009 10:32 AM PDT
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i think that refers to clean the city from covenant units

  • 06.05.2009 10:33 AM PDT

Posted by: Cosvi
i think that refers to clean the city from covenant units

  • 06.05.2009 10:34 AM PDT
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The superintended is always saying "Keep It Clean" because it controls most of the automated functions in New Mombasa (i.e. garbage trucks, trash cans, etc...).

Is this a correct assumption?


You are correct . It has nothing to do with the covies

[Edited on 06.05.2009 10:35 AM PDT]

  • 06.05.2009 10:34 AM PDT

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He isn't a "smart" AI, so I think he just has a certain amount of "sayings" that he has to make the best of. That's what I think

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I figure he says it because he wants people to keep his city clean. And yes, because he's in charge of trash duty, its probably important to him.

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Posted by: xI 0wned Ix
The superintended is always saying "Keep It Clean" because it controls most of the automated functions in New Mombasa (i.e. garbage trucks, trash cans, etc...).

Is this a correct assumption?
Yes, but he uses it to help the ODST's and tell them to either Clean the area of hostiles or don't fire the weapon.

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Yep, you are correct, OP.

But obviously, the Superintendent has realized and understood the current situation so has decided to lend you some hints to the best he can to help you along.

So 'Keep It Clean' can be interpreted as 'get these Covenant fools out of my city!'

  • 06.05.2009 10:35 AM PDT

Noobs can't handle AR/Pistol Spawns.

Both sound right, Keep It Clean referring to the Garbage sounds correct because he does take care of the city. Keep it Clean always sounds good referring to cleaning the city from the Covenant. But isn't he considered a "dumb" AI, which isn't super intelligent like Cortona, making him not understand the Covenant?

  • 06.05.2009 10:36 AM PDT

" I will seek vengeance upon those who have betrayed my family, and uncover a conspiracy bigger that I could have imagined. I am Ezio Auditore di Firenze. I am an Assassin"

I believe that it means that too. It can mean both however. The way it is said is a loose term. To Civilians it means to keep the city clean. To ODST's it can mean to clean the city of the Covenant Units. I think the Superintendent wasn't programed with a lot of phrases it just can understand what you say.

  • 06.05.2009 10:37 AM PDT

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He is saying it because he dislikes sex and cussing.

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  • 06.05.2009 10:39 AM PDT

Posted by: Striped Dragen
He isn't a "smart" AI, so I think he just has a certain amount of "sayings" that he has to make the best of. That's what I think

While this is true in the Superintendent's case, dumb AI aren't necessarily bound to communicate through predetermined phrases. Deja, the AI that educated the Spartan II candidates was, herself, a dumb AI. The "dumb" designation indicates a limited capacity for creativity and abstract thought. The AI needn't possess obvious limitations on its ability to communicate with humans.

  • 06.05.2009 10:58 AM PDT

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I believe the term 'Dumb' means that the AI is designed for a specific task, Whereas a 'Smart' AI such as Cortana is designed to aid in every possible situation e.g. Cortana used to fly the 'Pillar of Autumn' which was a spacecraft, But as we all know is very useful in ground battles aswell.

  • 06.05.2009 11:05 AM PDT

He is dumb but smart but mostly dumb lol.

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its dumb cause seems inteligent¿?¿?¿
wtf!

  • 06.05.2009 11:10 AM PDT

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Correct OP is correct! I'm fairly sure Bungie stated that The superintendent is not a smart AI and is also very damaged by the explosion caused by regret. Therefore he malfunctions and starts helping out the rookie!

  • 06.05.2009 11:32 AM PDT