- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
The humans, or at least spartans, seems to understand Forerunner technology. This could be seen as evidence of origin. But it could also be proof of conquest.
A long time ago the Flood defeated the Forerunners, and learned their technology, but were then hit by the Halo's. The Flood, as we know it, perished. But from their ashes, a new species emerged: Humans.
The Prophets never offered humanity a place in their covenant. The Elites were confused, because the humans had proven their skill and courage in combat. So obviously the Prophets knows something about humanity that scares them. And the Prophets seems to have the largest knowledge about the Forerunners.
I know this sounds like madness, but the theory Forerunners = Human, just seems too easy. I'm sure Bungie has got some freakish twist yet to reveal, or so I hope :)