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Subject: Small Video analysis
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  • last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT

okay basicaly heres my theory.

Video analysis.

Basicaly MC shows up in front of a active structure, and later followed by a covenant fleet. The structure activates, and the video ends. Doesn't sound like much, but much information is deciphered from this short bit of video.

1. MC shows up alone. Kind of strange, since this is the actual ending of all mankind? I mean u would think maybe a person of military uniform would be there, or a tnak at least?
this could be do to some of the following.

a. The entire human race has been destroyed
b. Only MC knows about this event.
c. The covenant has defeated any resistance on the way to get to this tructure.
d. MC is dreaming of an event in the future.

2. Covenant fleet flies righe over their mortal enemy. "the demon" as some refer to him. And we have all seen many cinematics in Halo 2 that sohw their uncondition hate for the Tin Man.
So why o why, wouldnt they end his miserable life with a simple strage run from the cannons on the fleet?

again, many reasons why, and is possible.

a. MC is simply not important at the moment, as the structure is the main priority.
b. They simply dont see him.
c. Out of ammo?
d. MC has sided with the covenant. (many reasons of this one too, but we wont get into that rite now.)
e. They need him to live for a "greater purpose."

3. Cortana's remarks in the begining. Hmm, kind of strange, but some options are shown.

a. Cortana has sided with gravemind?
b. Cortana is trying to tell MC something subliminal?
c. Gravemind is speaking through Cortana...(many topics generate from this, but again, we'll save that for another time.)


4. The structure. The location of the structure is fascinating. Either it is an expansive canyon, valley, or digging site, one thing is for certain. It is high enough up to where clouds can be seen hovering just above it. I'm not talking about the swirling clouds at the top, know, im talkinb about smaller clouds just beneath the banshees when they come in. Also It appears to be mechanical, so all the volcano theories are passed out the window. A shockwave is emitted by its activation/ opening. Some options are presented. The covenant are rushing to it, then as it is activated, turn away. Options are revealed...

a. The structure is going to destroy mankind, and the covenant are going to ensure that it does.
b. The structure is going to destroy mankind, and the covenant are going to attempt and stop it.
c. The structure will serve some other purpose.


I would like to hear some other video analysis. Also to let u know, this is all included in my Halo 3 Theories commitee developed at my school, so any views are heavily promoted and appreciated. Thank you.

  • 05.10.2006 7:28 PM PDT

my analysis is that since this is the announcement, they wanted to portray the damage Earth has from the chief's absense, and with him walking towards the camera they wanted a grand entrance. Then you see all the ships flying overheard not shooting him, mainly because they wanted to show the chief watching as the covenant have found what they are looking for, not that they are avoiding him or didn't see him. And the object activates to create interest.

its an announcement trailer, not necessarily a plot revealer, so i dont think theres much we can get from it other than the fact that the chief is back and the covenant have succeeded in getting what they want

  • 05.10.2006 7:33 PM PDT