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Posted by: papa lazarou93
I messaged evil otto asking about the helmet and he said he knows nothing about it and it is a 343 add on, so I don't think killing a bob on every level will get the helmet if the helmet is done by 343

That's interesting. I messaged Urk with a message on behalf of all of us B.o.B. Hunters and I got no reply what-so-ever.

  • 05.31.2011 7:42 PM PDT
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Y'know you can try betraying the marines if that banshee really is that close.

  • 05.31.2011 8:38 PM PDT

I had a thought, in the post-carnage description they are labled as elite light vehicles. Maybe something about this? Maybe that explains banshee BOBs?

  • 05.31.2011 9:07 PM PDT
Subject: The "BOB" Helmet Theories (Bungie, give us a hint please!)

Been around since Halo: Evolved.

Several of these posts mention "Hitting all switches". Bungie has always included little easter eggs. A little while ago I saw an easter egg for turning Club Errera into a rave. In the process of activating the Easter Egg you are required to hit some hidden switches scattered through "New Alexandria". Maybe these are the "Switches" refered to in the Marathon Vidmaster Oath.

Here's a link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLq4J4G6244

  • 05.31.2011 11:23 PM PDT

Guys guys, someone has to have looked into the code of the game for these things.

Since the last skull on halo 3 was found so "easily" that way, surely the same could be said for the bobs.

  • 05.31.2011 11:25 PM PDT

Posted by: KAIOKAN
Guys guys, someone has to have looked into the code of the game for these things.

Since the last skull on halo 3 was found so "easily" that way, surely the same could be said for the bobs.


Normally I would agree with that, however Bungie is aware and probably still a bit ticked that it happened that way, so they may have locked things down a bit harder this time....or even not included it into the original code but will on a later date release it as an add-on. Some say they can't add new armor due to the code the game uses...that I can't confirm, but we can all agree, codes can be manipulated. And for those who say it will never happen...they said the same of Recon in H3, that we'd never get it.

Going back to what's been mentioned, we have yet to have a Vidmaster Achievement in Reach, I believe it will show up at a later date.

  • 05.31.2011 11:50 PM PDT

When the moon rises high, my strength grows.

I find the BoBs in Reach interesting and believe, as many here do, that they have a special purpose. I was just going to throw a few things out just to see what sticks.

I looked at the Halopedia article about BOBs and saw that the name is a reference to a Marathon game to persons "Born on Board". Is it possible that the acronym means something different in Reach?
The BOBs are labeled as a "Light Vehicle" in the end game report. Is it possible that you are to treat them as such? To board/assassinate them? The Halopedia article said that BOBs can disappear if you assassinate them, maybe we are not suppose to "kill" them but make them disappear to serve another purpose? Someone here posted about "filling a gap" in the data pads and the phrase "assassinate the BOBs" appeared.
I believe the data pads are the key, some kind of sequence for sure. The numbers in them have a meaning and it seems possible that it will be a IWHBYD moment from Halo 3.

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Posted by: x M00N KNIGHT x
I find the BoBs in Reach interesting and believe, as many here do, that they have a special purpose. I was just going to throw a few things out just to see what sticks.

I looked at the Halopedia article about BOBs and saw that the name is a reference to a Marathon game to persons "Born on Board". Is it possible that the acronym means something different in Reach?
The BOBs are labeled as a "Light Vehicle" in the end game report. Is it possible that you are to treat them as such? To board/assassinate them? The Halopedia article said that BOBs can disappear if you assassinate them, maybe we are not suppose to "kill" them but make them disappear to serve another purpose? Someone here posted about "filling a gap" in the data pads and the phrase "assassinate the BOBs" appeared.
I believe the data pads are the key, some kind of sequence for sure. The numbers in them have a meaning and it seems possible that it will be a IWHBYD moment from Halo 3.
I concur

  • 06.01.2011 12:51 AM PDT
Subject: Regarding BOBS. (Read Whole Post)
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Posted by: CrimzonUnlimit
There's reportably a Bob the size of the giant animal on nightfall.

Map? i dont know

how to spawn it? i dont know

am i telling the truth? I have a credible source (leak)

Will it unlock a legenday ending/armor? i dont know


Ok, first, what would you concider a "giant animal"? Are we talking Guta big like in "Tip of the Spear"? Secondly, your friend at Bungie, have they stated if they would ever reviel how to unlock the BOB helmet?


The Guta are in Nightfall, not Tip of the Spear.

  • 06.01.2011 12:58 AM PDT
Subject: The "BOB" Helmet Theories Thread (The #1 Search Topic)

isnt bungie day coming up soon maybe something will be released then. Remember last year you could have the flaming helmet for the day on halo 3
On another forum someones found a banshee bob on the package.
Maybe theres a banshee bob on some other missions?

[Edited on 06.01.2011 2:06 AM PDT]

  • 06.01.2011 1:55 AM PDT

When the moon rises high, my strength grows.

Didn't someone say that the original BOB also mentioned something about switches? I am wondering if there are the same number of switches, hidden and non-hidden, in the story as there are data pads and the numbers in them are the key.

  • 06.01.2011 8:09 AM PDT

We're not retreating... We're advancing, towards future victories!

There is no way the BOBs serve no purpose. I mean who in their right mind would go "Hey, lets put in random golden elites that spawn in extremely complicated and accute sequences, for a short amount of time just for the hell of it." They are far too intricate to be nothing but a medal.

I mean, their names are a reference to Bungies first game and Reach is supposed to be their last - I cant believe that bungie wouldnt go out without a bang, so to speak.

Isnt their a vidmaster challenge in Marathon that said "Kill all the bobs." or something like that?

Also, I remember ages ago on a weekly update, that there was a picture competition with the theme of helmets. One entrant had made a helmet which resembled the one we see on the defiant screenshots and the author had captioned it with "BOB helmet"
Did anyone else notice that?

Im sorry if this has all been said before, I havent read through any of the posts on this thread as there are so many.

  • 06.01.2011 8:26 AM PDT

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Posted by: Mairuzu1337
There is no way the BOBs serve no purpose. I mean who in their right mind would go "Hey, lets put in random golden elites that spawn in extremely complicated and accute sequences, for a short amount of time just for the hell of it." They are far too intricate to be nothing but a medal.


Sadly, this is sorta what i'm saying when i mention "people tend to find conspiracies with everything and anything".
No offense but some players just can't seem to accept the idea of something being there just for the lulz of it.


Posted by: Mairuzu1337
I mean, their names are a reference to Bungies first game and Reach is supposed to be their last - I cant believe that bungie wouldnt go out without a bang, so to speak.


So to speak, the tribute room is -blam!- amazing. Check it out when you have the time.
You can spend 1h+ in it.

Posted by: Mairuzu1337
Isnt their a vidmaster challenge in Marathon that said "Kill all the bobs." or something like that?

I believe the "vidmaster" wasn't even referred to as "vidmaster" in the time.


Posted by: Mairuzu1337
Also, I remember ages ago on a weekly update, that there was a picture competition with the theme of helmets. One entrant had made a helmet which resembled the one we see on the defiant screenshots and the author had captioned it with "BOB helmet"
Did anyone else notice that?

Yes, many people did.


Posted by: Mairuzu1337
Im sorry if this has all been said before, I havent read through any of the posts on this thread as there are so many.

No offense, but reading the OP is usually a good idea.

  • 06.01.2011 8:45 AM PDT
Subject: The "BOB" Helmet Theories (Bungie, give us a hint please!)

Posted by: Tom T
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Posted by: Calliber
Some say they can't add new armor due to the code the game uses...that I can't confirm, but we can all agree, codes can be manipulated.

They say you can't from the way the game is codded.
Hard codded with each armory piece on each map and then compressed.

Posted by: Calliber
And for those who say it will never happen...they said the same of Recon in H3, that we'd never get it.

Meh, people at first thought it was Bungie armor, but Bungie eventually started giving it out to a select few and in the end to all.
But fact is, it was there from day1.



Posted by: Calliber
Going back to what's been mentioned, we have yet to have a Vidmaster Achievement in Reach, I believe it will show up at a later date.

Maybe, maybe not.
This is speculation as there is no word of any vidmaster achievements.
Regular achievements from a map pack wouldn't be surprising.

  • 06.01.2011 8:46 AM PDT
Subject: The "BOB" Helmet Theories Thread (The #1 Search Topic)

After a good break guys I'm finally going to go back in and start searching for BOBs and trying to crack BOB theories once again.

Heres the catch though. I need people who want to join HRS and help me out as my other HRS members have kind of given up searching. So if you want to help find BOBs, look for Easter Eggs, and further the cause, send me a message on XBL - Game v3 and we will talk. I prefer those who have good BOB knowledge all ready and are familiar with Bungie Easter Eggs.

Thanks. :)

  • 06.01.2011 9:48 AM PDT
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Is there anything that the spawn sequence can tell you eg when they spawn in could be an order or code to collect data pads or kill the bobs or hit switches. A complete list of when and where they all spawn and where the switches are would be useful to new searches. I may begin searching.

  • 06.01.2011 2:46 PM PDT

You know guys, now that there is a known BOB Banshee for another level but Exodus and New Alexandria, this makes me wonder if we have to kill a BOB Banshee on each level as well. :S

  • 06.01.2011 3:41 PM PDT
Subject: The "BOB" Helmet Theories Thread (We Are Back At It)
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Wow! This thread is so popular!

  • 06.01.2011 3:44 PM PDT
Subject: Regarding BOBS. (Read Whole Post)

I updated the OP guys with the new BOB Banshee found. :)

  • 06.01.2011 3:52 PM PDT

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I updated the OP guys with the new BOB Banshee found. :)



Keep up the good work dude

  • 06.01.2011 4:06 PM PDT

I just read a thread about a bobshee being found in the package in raly point bravo it appears in the last wave of enemies where all the phantoms come from it only stays for a couple of seconds then it leaves very quickly. The best way to kill it which I tried is flying in a banshee and when he comes out get off your banshee and shoot it with the laser.

  • 06.01.2011 5:39 PM PDT

The BOBs aren't in the campaign for the hell of it, they serve a purpose, we just have to work at finding and unlocking that secret. Even if it's not the helmet we unlock, at least it's one mystery down. :)

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Sadly, I still believe in the theory that the B.O.B helmet is an employee-only armor piece.

  • 06.01.2011 9:11 PM PDT
Subject: The "BOB" Helmet Theories Thread (Look Toward The Skies)

I have seen that BOB banshee before on the Package and posted a thread about it a while ago, sadly it went unheeded so nothing was made of it, here's the link.

www.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=56630674

But I WILL point out, that in that same game BOB, the ground version, ALSO spawned out in the Courtyard as I was boosting through on my ghost, I did NOT kill him though (saw him there as I panned through in theater). During the final phase of the mission I noticed the banshee flying around and then vanish like a BOB, sadly I was too far away to hit him with the Laser.....yes, the spartan laser has a finite range....*grumble*....tried nearly 20 times.

So we now have confirmation that two BOBs can spawn in a level during the same play-through, sadly I deleted the film I took of it when I played through so if you demand proof, I don't have it at this moment. BUT, I did take screenshots of both BOBs as well, and I just checked, they are still in my Recent Screenshots list on my profile, taken February 15th.

But I will point out, that the BOB banshee spawned on the right side in one of the cracks of the ice-roof, flew around for a couple minutes, and then took that exact exit path that is shown on the video you put in the OP.

SO, new theory that is test-able. If you were to NOT kill the ground BOB in a mission is it possible that a BOB-Banshee will spawn later on in the mission?

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  • 06.01.2011 10:06 PM PDT
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Maybe collect the data pads on that level first on legendary then assasinate the bob (eg winter contingency)

  • 06.01.2011 10:26 PM PDT