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Oh, comming up with Theories is fun. I think I have discovered something.

Okay, firstly, we all know about the flashes in MCs visor. For those who don't, around 1:03 of the trailer, in the top left corner of MCs visor there are 3 flashes and then Chief nods. Its been speculated that these are acknoledgement lights. The acknoldedgement lights are what the Spartan team used to... well... acknoledge orders in the books. Now, after that, there are another couple flashes as Banshees appear over on the right side of Cheif, he turns to see the Banshees after the flashes. It is also speculated that someone let him know of the banshees.

Now, its also speculated that there are more spartans in Halo 3.

Now, also note that the Banshees dont have any pilots in the trailer.

Here is my theory. I think that the Banshees that fly over Cheif are piloted by the other spartans, Fred, Will and Linda. Kelly no because she is not fighitng ready, and has been taken by Dr. Halsey. The Cheif got 3 acknoledgement flashes (Linda, Will and Fred) and then he nodded. He got another couple flashes around 1:11, and then 3 Banshees flew very, low to the ground behind him on his right. This would also explain why the Banshees didn't attack him when they were so very, very near to him. It also would explain why we don't see the pilots, Bungie may not have wanted to show us that there are indeed more Spartans in Halo 3 yet.

Just a thought. Thoughts?

  • 07.22.2006 9:23 AM PDT
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possible, but i don't think bungie will want to bring in more spartans for the last game

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  • 07.22.2006 9:25 AM PDT
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It's been said before. Or the nod could mean "That's right, I'm back!"...

  • 07.22.2006 9:26 AM PDT
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This theory has popped up before, but the "making of" video of the trailer discredits it- there are shots of the Chief walking up to the cliff from behind that clearly show that lightning is flashing the entire length of the trailer. Those flashes are just reflections.

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The thought of it being lighting can be argued as well. When it flashed around the middle of the visor, that was obviously lightning and it was more white. As well, lighthing never strikes the same place twice, so the reflection would've switched positions on the visor, yet it remained in the top left corner. I also don't think Cheif would nod to lightning to say Hi ;)

Im not saying it isnt lighting, and im not saying im right. Just saying its a possibility that makes sense.

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  • 07.22.2006 9:30 AM PDT
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Bungie has confirmed that the flashes are just lightning reflected off his visor.

  • 07.22.2006 9:36 AM PDT
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Where? Link me please.

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that or the elites grunts and hunters are helping him and he got the lights from them preparing to make an attack run on the followers of the prophets as a struggle for control over the forrunner structure

  • 07.22.2006 9:38 AM PDT
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Posted by: ExoByte
The thought of it being lighting can be argued as well. When it flashed around the middle of the visor, that was obviously lightning and it was more white. As well, lighthing never strikes the same place twice, so the reflection would've switched positions on the visor, yet it remained in the top left corner. I also don't think Cheif would nod to lightning to say Hi ;)

Im not saying it isnt lighting, and im not saying im right. Just saying its a possibility that makes sense.


I would only say it's possible at this point if we saw MANY flashes coming through his visor. We only saw a few brief ones, which is exactly what's happening in the sky. Since his visor is reflective, it's going to reflect whatever's out there.

  • 07.22.2006 9:39 AM PDT
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You also have to remember though, these flashes were all the same shape and look, and all in the same place. Lightning is a lot more random.

  • 07.22.2006 9:42 AM PDT
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If you look in the "making of" video, you'll see that it's all happening around that vortex. *Shrug* Unless you've watched the video, it's kind of pointless to talk about this anymore.

  • 07.22.2006 9:43 AM PDT
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I have watched the video. Lightning was clearly visible on the middle of his visor, but it was a different colour and a lot less lightning like in the corner. Im not saying it is, and im not saying it isnt. I understand what your saying, but I still believe this is a possibility.

And Im still waiting on that link from who ever said Bungie confirmed it...

  • 07.22.2006 9:51 AM PDT
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More Spartans might be a possibility, yes- but not from lightning flashes on a visor :) Sorry, bud.

  • 07.22.2006 9:52 AM PDT
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IM just saying what id like to think would be pretty cool master chief and the elites working together strategically i mean you'd have to since most of the human soldiers are defeated

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Posted by: ExoByte
Where? Link me please.


It's in the August 2006 Official Xbox Magazine,page 59.

We'd love it if readers paid attention to the things that catch their eye. There are lots of small things in the trailer - although the blue flashes in the faceplate are the lightning flashes reflected.

  • 07.22.2006 9:56 AM PDT
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Well alrite, that blows my theory out of the water. Though it could be a cover up! :P Kidding. Oh well. *shoots thread* :)

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