- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
Posted by: Mr Merciless
Considering all of the 'multiple SPARTANS in Halo 3' topics, I remembered this, It's a little different, so please, lend me your ear.
In the 'Conversations From the Universe' booklet that comes with the Halo 2 special edition, there is a letter the John 117 at the end from someone called Cassandra. It reads:
"117,
As you might imagine-though I know you won't- I've heard quite a bit of your recent adventures on the Halo. I'm glad you made it; I have to assume you always will. Recovery is going well and I am proceeding on to fourth-stage rehabilitation. It is significantly more painful than the previous stages, but I'm happy to be skinned once again.
I hear that you will be testing the new Mark VI. I will definately look for the reports on how it works out. The specs are obviously improved, but the choice to incorporate further Covenant technology somehow makes my skin crawl.
We miss you, John. I've asked Sergeant Johnson to let me know if you're ever near the M2SL Recovery Station and perhaps I'll be able to come see you. I'm hoping I'll have the chance soon. Today, humanity feels pale and thin with only ghosts to defend her heart. I feel much the same.
Ill write again.
-Cassandra"
Okay, first of all, this is obviously written to John 117, but from who? It must have been someone rather close to John, but who? She mentions something about recovery, from what? We know that the SPARTANS went through many genetic changes, and enhancers. Perhaps this Cassandra is a recovering SPARTAN? She also said "We miss you, John" We? More SPARTANS, perhaps? And were the MJOLNIR armor specs released to general public? Because this Cassandra seems to know about it and its specs. And what does "I'm happy to be skinned again." Mean? Is it slang for becoming a civilian again because she is not using the armor anymore? Maybe she went through a nasty injury, thus the rehabilitaion, and recovery. Okay, now this is the part that puzzles me:
Today, humanity feels pale and thin with only ghosts to defend her heart. I feel much the same.
Ghosts of what?
Anyway, I don't think that this has been presented before, but if it is, can someone please direct me to an existing thread about it?
I know that the post was riddled with more questions, but I want to hear feedback from the people here on the forums.
Here is your answer about who she is...