- jack0fhearts
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"Where ere thou hast been, here or in yon world manifest? Canst thou tell what is, or what was, or what is to come? No thing shall last. Yet there are some things that will never change. History is written in blood, yet are battles really lost on the battlefield? Canst thou tell me where thou comest, and where thou goest, and what is, or what was, or what will be? For everything remains, AS IT NEVER WAS."
No, I quite get that you amended the statement and aren't arguing that these are allegories. But right now I'm simply debating the theories themselves, not as their admittance as a Christian allegory. Hell, the nature of Halsey's "trio" doesn't even qualify her as a good allegory to the Tri-Goddess.
Posted by: CoRaMo
But Halsey is an authority figure!
Not really. She had several influences and was an overseer to the Spartan project, but ONI ultimately made the calls on the Spartan project. Halsey, as a civilian assistant to ONI, had no real authority. What she did that might seem authoritative was her own initiative, and was only allowed because she was "the only" expert in the realms she was working with. No one reported to her, and she had no authority to issue any form of orders to anyone - even the Spartans.
All three have almost the exact same minds and physical features.
Only Halsey and Cortana share an "exact" image, Cortana being more of a young adult Halsey. Miranda would only share partial physical appearance with Halsey, and she shares almost nothing mentally with her. She has no knowledge of Forerunner lore or artifacts, is not scientifically inclined, and is far more military than Catherine ever will be.
You actually agree with me on the demon matter. The Covenant servant species believed/feared the Spartans as real demons. As for the Elites' belief in particular, I have no opinion. You brought them into this.
The Elites don't see them as "demons" as you or I would. That is just the "closest translation" in the English language for their superstition. They believe that - as the Spartans are "Faceless," they are thus souless. This is a hint at their association of "demon." To clarify, of course.
And as a hind-sight, if we're going with the "warrior angel" motifs, then the Spartans would too also parallel the Valkyries of Norse lore.
[Edited on 02.23.2012 4:00 PM PST]