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Subject: Is Master Chief In Love With Cortana?

Here's what I think:

Cortana and Master Chief share a relationship that's hard to describe. I agree with some previous posts about how MC and Cortana love each other as brother/sister. But I think this 'love' stems from the need to trust one another; if Cortana makes a wrong calculation, the Chief is screwed, for example. Cortana loves and trusts Master Chief because he is lucky and trustworthy, as he proves time and time again in books and games. That's pretty much why Cortana chose him in the first place (correct me if I'm wrong.) And since he knows that he can trust Cortana, the Chief must protect her. I believe one of the books stated that he feels lonely (or that silence in his head didn't feel right), therefore he needs her.

Also, Master Chief could possibly be the thing that is keeping Cortana out of rampancy. Think about it; all of that Halo and Forerunner data in her memory must've reduced her potential lifespan drastically. Cortana is sane when she's with John. Only my thoughts, that's all.

Great question, btw :p

  • 04.07.2011 2:48 PM PDT
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Its more like an older brother/younger sister relationship IMO, except the sister is smart as hell and can solve most of your problems, provided that you can achieve inhuman feats.

  • 04.07.2011 4:50 PM PDT

“If I had more skill in what I'm attempting, I wouldn't need so much courage”

It only stands to reason that the two of them would love each other. Romantic and Platonic have been used here in this conversation, however, it would seem to be a combination of the two.

At first, Cortana was introduced to John on the day of test that Col. Ackerson set up as a fail point for the SII program. BUT, Cortana already knew John from being borne of Dr. Halsey. Out of all the Spartan candidates, Dr. Halsey cared for John more than any other candidate and that showed throughout the entire series, that same feeing transfered to Cortana.

I certainly wouldn't call it romantic and I wouldn't call it platonic either. It's a well known fact that brothers in arms develop a loving relationship for each other due to the close proximity of working together, watching each other backs in battle, caring for each other in times of recovery and later in life. "I love you like a brother"...there is no doubt in my mind that this is the relationship that Cortana and John share.

  • 04.07.2011 5:53 PM PDT

Posted by: Changsta inc
Racism isn't wrong if it's funny.

Posted by: cgseif323
Here's what I think:

Cortana and Master Chief share a relationship that's hard to describe. I agree with some previous posts about how MC and Cortana love each other as brother/sister. But I think this 'love' stems from the need to trust one another; if Cortana makes a wrong calculation, the Chief is screwed, for example. Cortana loves and trusts Master Chief because he is lucky and trustworthy, as he proves time and time again in books and games. That's pretty much why Cortana chose him in the first place (correct me if I'm wrong.) And since he knows that he can trust Cortana, the Chief must protect her. I believe one of the books stated that he feels lonely (or that silence in his head didn't feel right), therefore he needs her.

Also, Master Chief could possibly be the thing that is keeping Cortana out of rampancy. Think about it; all of that Halo and Forerunner data in her memory must've reduced her potential lifespan drastically. Cortana is sane when she's with John. Only my thoughts, that's all.

Great question, btw :p


I really like this man. You have clearly put a lot of thought into it as I did.

For the most part, I think your post could be entirely true. It would seem that Master Chief and Cortana do truly have an indescribable relationship (as has been clearly proven by this thread :] ).
The one thing that I dont agree with though is the observation that if Cortana makes a wrong turn that Master Chief is screwed.

To me, it's like this. Mater Chief and Cortana are both forces to be reckoned with but they both lack something; each other. I beleive they compliment each other in a very deep way and that is why they were able accomplish the amazing feats that they did. Cortana provides the data and the logic, Master Chief provides the Strength and the courage.

I hope you catche my drift. By the way, thanks for the well thought out contribution, and again thanks for not derailing the thread with the classic "is it canon" argument. I appreciate the input.

  • 04.07.2011 7:32 PM PDT

Posted by: NINJACAT92
in Halo 3 she looked the best,but in all truth they could be in lov3

Yes...very true!

  • 04.07.2011 7:38 PM PDT

This is no time for pick-up lines, Snake

The answer is that Chief and Halsey share a relationship. Cortana is based on Halsey's thoughts. Cortana is simply a younger Halsey that is not burdened by military protocols.

  • 04.07.2011 7:39 PM PDT

Posted by: Changsta inc
Racism isn't wrong if it's funny.

Posted by: DeadpoolHero27
The answer is that Chief and Halsey share a relationship. Cortana is based on Halsey's thoughts. Cortana is simply a younger Halsey that is not burdened by military protocols.


You need to see the rest of our posts. We adressed that and kinda' solved it.

  • 04.07.2011 7:51 PM PDT

"The measure of a man is what he does with power"-Plato

NO.

In Halo 4. John will come back to Earth and marry Parisa like he promised when he was a kid.

  • 04.14.2011 1:43 PM PDT

Coup rules!

Posted by: CTN 0452 9
...Cortana is a program so they lack the attraction required for romantic love.
Actally, Cortana is going through rampancy and is capable of emotion.

That quote is only aplicable to H1 & H2.

  • 04.14.2011 3:56 PM PDT

I think that it's that type of relationship when you have come to depend on someone greatly. When you depend on someone day in and day out for simple survival, you tend to become close.

  • 04.14.2011 4:08 PM PDT

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