- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
I'm going to repost my theory on the "swords" relating to the Halo story.
Here it is:
"Um, not sure how exactly to put this. I was just contacted by someone over AOL Instant Messenger that I do not know.
They are leading me on a wild journey through the Halo universe, and with the way they've displayed all the texts on the site, I'm starting to get a feel for what's going on here. (I'm just as lost as you are, don't worry. Hang in there.)
Alright. From what I gather, there are three "swords". Each sword is harnessed by a seperate race as a weapon against the Flood.
Wow. While typing this, I just realized something. This area of my knowledge is a little hazy, but wasn't Cortana the sword Charlemagne gave to his son? It dealt fatal blows.
It all makes sense. Cortana is the first sword, used by the humans.
The second sword is someone else we all know. Dana, the creator of www.ilovebees.com . Her site, and her, in a way, are being harnessed by the Covenant. As I said, the varrao mites are key. These mites, a.k.a. the Flood, have affected the Covenant far worse than they have us. It is possible they have infected a Prophet. I'm not clear on all of this just yet, but it seems that Dana is a way for the Covenant to communicate their cries for help. They are in more danger than us Humans are.
Two swords, two races. That leaves one more.
The last sword is used by the Forerunner, who are also in danger. Their sword is far more simple. The Halos. It is confusing to me, too. However, I think this makes sense. These are the ways each race is attempting to combat the Flood.
The honey is the key. From what this unnamed person on AIM has said, the honey appears to be related to the Forerunner. Their technology, perhaps?
I'll try to figure some more out. Bear with me."
Some new developments I have come to realize:
This theory is making more and more sense. As I said, Cortana is being harnessed by the Humans, Dana is being harnessed by the Covenant, and the Halos, or something relating to the Halos, is being harnessed by the Forerunner.
It would serve you all well to research a little bit about Charlemagne's tale. Three swords are repeatedly named in this story. Cortana, Durandal, and Joyeuse.
As I said, Cortana is the first sword. She is harnessed by the humans.
Another name for Durandal is Durandana. Dana, or Durandana, is the second sword, harnessed by the Covenant in order to combat the Flood.
Lastly, something relating to the Halos is harnessed by the Forerunner. Joyeuse is the name of the last sword in Charlemagne's tale, and I think it's safe to assume Joyeuse will be the name of the last "sword" in the Halo universe.
If my theory is correct, Joyeuse will relate to the Halos themselves in a manner which remains to be seen. If I figure more out, I'll let you guys know.