- Im SteelAssassn
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- Exalted Mythic Member
Didact's Reprisal -
Now is the time of our unworlding
One final effort is all that remains
And I am not afraid
We shall fulfill our promise
We fight for the grace of the Mantle
And this time none of you will be left behind
Well, think of it this way.
Earth is one single planet with a glassed continent, surrounded by a fleet of Elites and humans waiting in preparation for the threat of the Flood. They have already proven the lengths they will go to in eliminating such a threat.
Then there's the Ark, which becomes a higher priority for many reasons:
- It's an ancient structure that has been a threat (although indirect?) to the Flood since the Forerunners.
- The ones that want to activate all the Halos are present at the Ark by the time Gravemind arrives at Earth.
- The portal is a two-way system, meaning Gravemind can simply attack Earth after quelling the Covenant/Halo threat. He would barely have to travel.
- Also note that by attacking Earth in this order, his initial assault would be from within orbit.
- Keep in mind too that Gravemind would lose significant time and troops by attacking Earth first or along the way to the Ark.
Imagine, even if Gravemind succeeding in capturing Earth, High Charity could've been disabled along the way. If that happened, then Earth would be glassed, the Ark couldn't be reached, and the Flood might be ended right then and there, if not at least the collective in "charge" of it. Would suck for humanity, but still a losing situation for Gravemind, waiting so long only to die before even reaching the Ark.
[Edited on 04.17.2011 10:03 PM PDT]