- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
Posted by: V101
Noone really knows for sure.
The Prophets see humans as filth and want us all destroyed. Several other Covenant races seem to hate us purely because they are following the orders of the Prophets or have a grudge.
The Elites are a different matter. Many Elites questioned the war on humanity seeing humans as clever and intelligent. Some Elites were asking why the Prophets didn't like humans so much as humans clealy showed some innovation and could very well prove to be valuable allies.
I never really understood why the Prophets hate humans so much. It seems to be more than a simple dislike or grudge. The Prophets seem to actively hate humans on a basic level and really want us destroyed.
I think the fact that humans are deemed to be reclaimers is a big point here. Perhaps the Prophets see humans are being favoured by the Forerunners and as such are a big threat. The Prophets are basically using the quest for Forerunner knowledge as a means to retain their power over the Covenant. Now that several races (particularly Elites) are learning the truth behind Halo humans are becoming even more of a threat than ever before.
Another reason the Prophets may hate humans is simply because we are reclaimers and as such were the race that essentially activated Halo in the past. As such we are the race who killed off the Forerunners who the Prophets see as God like.
The Prophets see activating Halo as being essential to their great Journey. So if you think about it why would the Prophets hate us for activating Halo last time round. Shouldn't the Prophets thank us for sending the Forerunners on their great journey?
Humans do not want to activate Halo this time round. This goes against the Prophets wishes. Humans also invade and take over several Forerunner installations and sacred sites. This is seen as vile and unforgivable in the eyes of the Prophets.
In short I think the Prophets hate humans simply because we are either favoured by the Forerunners or possibly are Forerunner decendants. This poses a great threat to the Prophets in their quest for the great journey and power. The Prophets want the Forerunner technology all to themselves. Humans are basically the rightful eirs to the throne (so to speak).
Good theories, I just think the prophets knew all along the humans were related to the forerunners, and if that were true, that would go against the covenants beliefs, seeing as how the all the forerunners went on a great journey to some divine dimension.
And if the covenant were to discover that we humans are related to the forerunners, we would be like gods to the covenant, stealing the prophets power over the covenant, so they decide to exterminate us.
And of course, seeing as how the sangheili are beginning to question the motives of the great prophets, they have the brutes, who hate the elites, who can exterminate the elites. Seeing as how the brutes are just as devoted to the covenants beliefs, but are quite ignorant, being temple guards most of the time.
Anyway, that's my conclusion.
[Edited on 12/29/2006]