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I don't know if anyone besides Uriel S167 has mentioned it yet, but for a moment let us discard the "Your Mom" solution and search a little deeper. To me the code looks more like some form of Anglo-Saxon or Elder Futhark/Norse rune combination.
To those who saw the symbols and are as curious as I am about what they mean, there is much left to the imagination. If this is what Bungie meant with the symbols, I'm not sure what the connection is. It is clear that they all are related with one another though. There seems to be a lot to do with patience, productivity, community, etc. Keep in mind this is simply what my research has shown me and may not be what Bungie actually intended.
Anglo-Saxon Runes
L - Lagu
G - Geofu
O - Otael
K - Calk
M - Mann
U - Ur
G - Gar
Elder Futhark/Norse Runes
I - Isa - Ice
Meaning: A challenge or frustration. Psychological blocks to thought or activity, including grievances. Standstill, or a time to turn inward and wait for what is to come, or to seek clarity. Primarily represents a period of rest before activity, and itself forms the material from which life can be created. It is matter, inert by itself, but transformed into the stuff of stars when wedded with energy.
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G - Gebo - Gift
Meaning: Gifts, both in the sense of sacrifice and of generosity, indicating balance. All matters in relation to exchanges, including contracts, personal relationships and partnerships.
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O - Othala/Oþila - Ancestral Property/Inherited Land
Meaning: Inherited property or possessions, a house, a home. What is truly important to one. Group order, group prosperity. Land of birth, spiritual heritage, experience and fundamental values. It can be passed on as a legacy, but more importantly, it defines who we are by defining where we are. It is, ultimately, our home.
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Meaning: I don't know if there is a matching rune for this symbol/can't find one.
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M - Mannaz - Man/Mankind OR E - Ehwaz - Horse
Mannaz Meaning: The Self; the individual or the human race. Your attitude toward others and their attitudes towards you. Friends and enemies, social order. Intelligence, forethought, create, skill, ability. Divine structure, intelligence, awareness. It is those with whom we have personal connections, from our immediate circle of family and friends to the wider community around us, reminding us of our nature as social animals.
Ehwaz Meaning: Transportation. May represent a horse, car, plane, boat or other vehicle. Movement and change for the better. The horse has been a powerful symbol in nearly every culture and every age. They were often believed to draw the sun about the heavens. Strong, swift and loyal, their relationship with humankind is unique. They allow us to perform tasks that would normally be beyond our strength, and to travel distances that would normally be beyond our reach.
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U - Uruz - Auroch (A Wild Ox)
Meaning: Physical strength and speed, untamed potential. A time of great energy and health. Freedom, energy, action, courage, strength, tenacity, understanding, wisdom. Sudden or unexpected changes (usually for the better).
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Ng - Inguz - Ing (The earth god)
Meaning: Common virtues, common sense, simple strengths, family love, caring, human warmth, the home. Rest stage, a time of relief, of no anxiety. A time when all loose strings are tied and you are free to move in a new direction.
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Other Sources:
http://www.sunnyway.com/runes/meanings.html
http://www.tarahill.com/runes/aett_1.html
Posted by: Uriel S167
They're very similar to the Norse Runes in the Elder Futhark!!!
From left to right:
1) I Isa = Letter I
2) X Gebo = letter G
3) Othila = Letter O
4) Can't make it out
5) Mannaz Letter = M
6) Uruz Letter = U
7) Kano Letter = K
[Edited on 07.07.2012 10:56 AM PDT]