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Subject: Pronunciation of Reach?

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Halo Reach, the newest project from Bungie, is certainly shrouded in its fair share of mystery, and behind the dark curtains only those behind the creation of this new masterpiece know what is true, what is rumor, and what is simply absurd conjecture. We fans have a tendency to embellish small facts from the game-bearing gods into full blown, story-altering, game-changing, world-destroying theories. That's all well and good, and I can understand it to a point. But, let's face the most important question that's currently in front of us.

How do you pronounce Halo: Reach?!

There is no clear definition that gives us a proper pronunciation of the word Reach in context to the planet which this title is most assuredly referring to. The infamous Mr. Eric Nylund never provided any explanation as to how to sound this mysterious word out.

Sure, it could be said in the same way we say "Hey, any chance you could reach over there and grab me that bucket of ice cream?", but what are the chances of that? We're talking about a planet from one of the most epic science fiction stories of all time. Let's consider the options here:

1. It could be pronounced Halo: "Re-ack", using the "ch" like you would in the word chameleon, although that seems unlikely.

2. It could be pronounced Halo: "Reachhhhk" with a thick, guttural German or Russian-type accent. I think this is reasonable, considering if you have read the out-of-canon books about Halo you will know that Reach was founded by the USSR in 2010 after President Barack Obama won the Nobel Peace prize. Vassili Zeitsev and his team of snipers trained the very first recruits at many Reach military facilities.

3. It could also be pronounced Halo: "Reach" with a silent "ach". I think this is a reasonable possibility considering the emphasis on sound discipline in SPARTAN training. The operators would confuse the enemy by using the silent "ach", reducing the chances they would listen in on conversation that could potentially reveal the location of the planet. This could be what the game title is referencing.

4. Lastly, "Reach" could actually be an acronym.

R - Researchers
E - Engineer
A - Angry
C - Combatants
H - Here

Fans of Halo, let's take a step back and look, for once, at the real issues when it comes to the quality of the games we wait so patiently for. We want answers, and we want them now!



[Edited on 11.13.2009 10:16 AM PST]

  • 11.13.2009 10:12 AM PDT

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  • 11.13.2009 10:14 AM PDT

I want Re-ack it sounds cool :P

[Edited on 11.13.2009 10:18 AM PST]

  • 11.13.2009 10:18 AM PDT

Death to rank junkies.

In ODST, buck pronounces it, "reech".

  • 11.13.2009 10:22 AM PDT

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Posted by: TBAannihalasian
I want Re-ack it sounds cool :P

I agree guy.

  • 11.13.2009 10:22 AM PDT

....

how about just Reach (Reetsh)

  • 11.13.2009 10:22 AM PDT

Posted by: Melkorpwn
In ODST, buck pronounces it, "reech".

Pffft. What does he know? Its not like he has the memory of the planet burned into his mind via the trama of watching his friends get glassed before his eyes.

  • 11.13.2009 10:24 AM PDT

Posted by: Melkorpwn
In ODST, buck pronounces it, "reech".


Not to mention Joe Staten pronounced it that way when announcing the teaser at E3. Do I also need to remind you about the opening cutscene in HCE?

I assume this thread was some sort of joke, but there is enough evidence against any crazy pronunciations. Sorry OP.

[Edited on 11.13.2009 10:25 AM PST]

  • 11.13.2009 10:24 AM PDT

Awww man what a buzz kill Buck does say it.
I reckon they should make Buck dyslexic :P

  • 11.13.2009 10:25 AM PDT

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Posted by: Sword and Scale
We want answers, and we want them now!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPmknO4pZjs#t=5m24s

  • 11.13.2009 10:26 AM PDT

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  • 11.13.2009 10:27 AM PDT

Scandinavian Master Race!

I think Cortana says Reach in the beginning of Halo CE.

  • 11.13.2009 10:28 AM PDT

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Posted by: Noccifer
Omg it's Shishka!


*faint*

  • 11.13.2009 10:28 AM PDT

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Posted by: Noccifer
Omg it's Shishka!


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Posted by: Noccifer
Omg it's Shishka!


*faint*
Would like a wet nap for that peculiar brown spot on your nose?

  • 11.13.2009 10:30 AM PDT

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Do I need to remind you that a proximity mine in Halo 3: Beta would destroy a vehicle and the very same piece of equipment is not nearly as powerful in the final version?

DO I NEED TO REMIND YOU that Halo 3: ODST was once called Halo 3: Recon?

Things change my friend. Things change. We won't truly know how Halo: Reach is pronounced until it's sitting in our basements.

  • 11.13.2009 10:30 AM PDT

Posted by: Sword and Scales
Do I need to remind you that a proximity mine in Halo 3: Beta would destroy a vehicle and the very same piece of equipment is not nearly as powerful in the final version?

DO I NEED TO REMIND YOU that Halo 3: ODST was once called Halo 3: Recon?

Things change my friend. Things change. We won't truly know how Halo: Reach is pronounced until it's sitting in our basements.

But I don't have a basement. Will I never know? =(

  • 11.13.2009 10:31 AM PDT

Posted by: Shishka
Posted by: Sword and Scale
We want answers, and we want them now!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPmknO4pZjs#t=5m24s


sounded like he had a german tint to it.

  • 11.13.2009 10:32 AM PDT

Posted by: Hylebos
But I don't have a basement. Will I never know? =(


Get a shovel and build one. If you build it Reach will come.

  • 11.13.2009 10:33 AM PDT

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I knew it. Thank you, Spinkles, your gathering of evidence has finally brought this issue to the surface.

  • 11.13.2009 10:34 AM PDT

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Posted by: Hylebos
But I don't have a basement. Will I never know? =(


Get a shovel and build one. If you build it Reach will come.

...Oh my god...

  • 11.13.2009 10:35 AM PDT

More bacon strips!

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Posted by: Noccifer
Omg it's Shishka!


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  • 11.13.2009 10:36 AM PDT
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Hmmm,
I'm still going along with the hole acronym idea.

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If you think about it that means Shishka!
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  • 11.13.2009 10:38 AM PDT

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R - Redundant
E - Energies
A - Assemble
C - Combat
H - Henchmen

Nah.

Nah dawg.

  • 11.13.2009 10:41 AM PDT

My spoon isn't the only thing that's too big

Toasting in Epic Bread.

But seriously, good game SandS

  • 11.13.2009 10:41 AM PDT