- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
ave heard of a theory, that the bursts of Cortana's transmissions are her state of being throughout the whole game. First it was corruption, she tries to fight it(hence, some people who closely examine the trailer claim to make out the distorted outlines of Cortana in agony admist the static), succeeds in the end when we see her face clearly. Her face, when seen clearly, has no expression of corruption, but rather solemness and regret. Perhaps Gravemind did get what he wanted and Cortana is consumed by guilt that she has failed her creators. Thus "This is the way the world ends".
Cortana's expression, words, and tone reek of corruption. While her words may be philosophical in referring to the end of her life(like..."After all we've been though, I protected you(MC) and have been your weapon, I know you better than anyone else, but this is how it ends for me), it is more probable that it reflects Gravemind and his intentions.
And for the record, Cortana's transmissions should not have any distortion at all even if she is on the other side of the galaxy. Something like High Charity must have long range communication to the Covenant fleet throughout the galaxy. And I wouldn't rule out High Charity still has a bit of power to send a transmission if not make one final slipspace jump. Unless High Charity's communications are damaged, Cortana should be broadcasting clearly. Instead of saying what she said, I'd expect a cry for help if she was herself.