- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
What I find interesting is that she quotes the bible. "I am your shield, Iam your sword." If this voice reflects her true thoughts, uncorrupted by Gravemind, it could mean that she has taken another step closer to rampancy. Remember that she has watched over the Chief, over humanity. She has been the central coordinator of humanity's defense during Halo CE and throughout Halo 2. Taking this fact into acccount as well as the fact that an AI can live forever, and obtain infinite knowledge, perhaps she sees herself as God, or some kind of God. I know this contradicts her statement, "I have defied Gods and Demons." So, even worse, it could also mean that she is superior to God.
However, if Gravemind is using Cortana as a puppet to relay his messages to the chief it could mean that Gravemind is above God. A symbol of Satan.
Relating this to biblical terms, perhaps Cortana and Gravemind are symbols of God and Satan. Cortana trying to save humanity, and Gravemind trying to corrupt and destroy it. This thought is the most interesting to ponder.
However, even if you don't believe my theory, you must at least concede the fact that Cortana has changed dramatically since Halo 2.