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'''Conversations from the Universe''', also known as the "'''Esoteric'''" manual, is a booklet included in the [[Halo 2 Limited Collector's Edition|''Halo 2'' Limited Collector's Edition]]. It contains various conversations, letters and logs from characters in the ''Halo'' universe. | '''Conversations from the Universe''', also known as the "'''Esoteric'''" manual{{Ref/Site|Id=Xbox|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/9/9/F99AB8F0-5191-4EDD-B312-7A9B9E4784FA/Halo2_Esoteric_MNL_EN-US.pdf|Site=Xbox.com|Page=Halo2_Esoteric_MNL_EN-US.pdf}}, is a booklet included in the [[Halo 2 Limited Collector's Edition|''Halo 2'' Limited Collector's Edition]]. It contains various conversations, letters and logs from characters in the ''Halo'' universe. | ||
==Overview== | |||
Conversations From the Universe originated as a [[:Category:Game manuals|booklet]] included in limited edition copies of ''[[Halo 2]]'' alongside a Covenant-themed [[Halo 2 Limited Collector's Edition Manual|manual]]. The booklet was later made available for download as a digital PDF on the [[Xbox]] website{{Ref/Reuse|Xbox}}, before being posted in their entirety on [[Halo Waypoint]].{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/oni-files/conversations-from-the-universe|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Conversations From the Universe}} | |||
The Conversations hint at several plot threads and mentions, for the first time, that were later picked up on years after their introduction. Such examples include; | |||
*The first and only mention of the existence of the [[Sharquoi]] until later confirmation in a [[Canon Fodder]] and the focus of the 2016 novel ''[[Halo: Envoy]]''.{{Ref/Site|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-feet-first|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Feet First}} | |||
*Hints at other visitors to [[Installation 04]] by 343 Guilty Spark, later depicted in the [[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|terminals]] of ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''. | |||
*Some of the first usage of Covenant species' proper names (Sangheili instead of Elite, Unggoy instead of Grunt etc.) - until this point, ''Halo'' media had typically referred to the Covenant as Elites, Grunts, Jackals and Hunters. | |||
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==The Conversations== | ==The Conversations== | ||
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|title1=343 Guilty Spark's Log | |||
|content1= | |||
>>> [[343 Guilty Spark|343 GUILTY SPARK]] - EXTRACTED/TRANSMITTED/VOLUNTEERED FROM LOG >>> | >>> [[343 Guilty Spark|343 GUILTY SPARK]] - EXTRACTED/TRANSMITTED/VOLUNTEERED FROM LOG >>> | ||
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:reaction/Flood containment achieved by Reclaimer | :reaction/Flood containment achieved by Reclaimer | ||
Revolution eta-condition: Excellent! I believe I see assistance approaching...<ends> | Revolution eta-condition: Excellent! I believe I see assistance approaching...<nowiki><ends></nowiki> | ||
|title2=Letter from Coral | |||
|content2= | |||
>>> CENSORED FOR: "ARTIFACT ON [[Coral|CORAL]]." - ESKO KORPIJAAKKO (UNSC ADJUNCT [[Orion Archaeological Expedition|ORION ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPEDITION]]) >>> | >>> CENSORED FOR: "ARTIFACT ON [[Coral|CORAL]]." - ESKO KORPIJAAKKO (UNSC ADJUNCT [[Orion Archaeological Expedition|ORION ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPEDITION]]) >>> | ||
My Dearest Carrie, I know things are tense at home, so I hope this letter finds you and Oscar well, or at least bearing up. Our work continues apace, and while we are alone out here, at least we're busy, and this system remains unmolested by Covenant. | My Dearest Carrie, I know things are tense at home, so I hope this letter finds you and Oscar well, or at least bearing up. Our work continues apace, and while we are alone out here, at least we're busy, and this system remains unmolested by Covenant. | ||
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Ever yours, Esko | Ever yours, Esko | ||
|title3=Black Box from Sacred Promise | |||
|content3= | |||
>>> INTERPRETED TRANSCRIPT FROM BLACK BOX RECOVERED FROM SACRED PROMISE >>> | >>> INTERPRETED TRANSCRIPT FROM BLACK BOX RECOVERED FROM SACRED PROMISE >>> | ||
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NAV.: [simultaneous with above] 5... 4... 3... 2... | NAV.: [simultaneous with above] 5... 4... 3... 2... | ||
|title4=Cortana and Solipsil | |||
|content4= | |||
>>> RECORD EXTRACT OF CONVERSATION - TWO YEARS PRIOR TO EVENTS AT ARTIFACT "HALO" >>> | >>> RECORD EXTRACT OF CONVERSATION - TWO YEARS PRIOR TO EVENTS AT ARTIFACT "HALO" >>> | ||
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>C> Not yet. But I'm looking forward to it. | >C> Not yet. But I'm looking forward to it. | ||
|title5=Elite Conversation | |||
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>>> EXTRACT OF SANCTIONED [[Sangheili|SANGHEILI]] EAVESDROP// FOR THE ATTENTION OF [[Jiralhanae|JIRALHANAE]] MILITARY ADJUNCT AMBASSADOR >>> | >>> EXTRACT OF SANCTIONED [[Sangheili|SANGHEILI]] EAVESDROP// FOR THE ATTENTION OF [[Jiralhanae|JIRALHANAE]] MILITARY ADJUNCT AMBASSADOR >>> | ||
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>>> Let us discuss this at a more prudent moment. A Jiralhanae approaches. | >>> Let us discuss this at a more prudent moment. A Jiralhanae approaches. | ||
|title6=Letter from Truth | |||
|content6= | |||
''Note that this letter has been unencrypted'' | ''Note that this letter has been unencrypted'' | ||
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By my own hand | By my own hand | ||
[[Prophet of Truth]] | [[Prophet of Truth]] | ||
|title7=Letter from Supposition | |||
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>>> LETTER TO THE COUNCIL OF DEED AND DOCTRINE >>> | >>> LETTER TO THE COUNCIL OF DEED AND DOCTRINE >>> | ||
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I submit to your appraisal. | I submit to your appraisal. | ||
|title8=Grunt Conversation | |||
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>>> INTERCEPT/TRANSLATION/SUB-SPACE BURST/CLASSIFIED/>>> FORWARD FOR ANTHRO-LINGUISTIC-POLITICAL CHECK. | >>> INTERCEPT/TRANSLATION/SUB-SPACE BURST/CLASSIFIED/>>> FORWARD FOR ANTHRO-LINGUISTIC-POLITICAL CHECK. | ||
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"Ha! The Forerunners will return and anoint us all before they ever sit and talk civilly. I'm thirsty. Let's get a drink at the nipple." | "Ha! The Forerunners will return and anoint us all before they ever sit and talk civilly. I'm thirsty. Let's get a drink at the nipple." | ||
|title9=Letter to the Master Chief | |||
|content9= | |||
>>> M2SL RECOVERY STATION/CENSORED/CLEARED >>> | >>> M2SL RECOVERY STATION/CENSORED/CLEARED >>> | ||
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-[[Cassandra-075|Cassandra]] | -[[Cassandra-075|Cassandra]] | ||
|title10=343 Guilty Spark's Guide | |||
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>>> 343 GUILTY SPARK. EVENT RECORD 14361-ALPHA: REVOLUTION 56-11.335 >>> | >>> 343 GUILTY SPARK. EVENT RECORD 14361-ALPHA: REVOLUTION 56-11.335 >>> | ||
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Jackal [buzzard, chicken, vulture] Kig-yar<br> | Jackal [buzzard, chicken, vulture] Kig-yar<br> | ||
Prophet [None Classified] Prophet<br> | Prophet [None Classified] Prophet<br> | ||
}} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* C. Errera, the soldier who picked up the conversation between two Grunts, is a reference to [[Claude Errera]], one of the lead founders of ''[[halo.bungie.org]]''. He later appears directly in the canon in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', where random Army troopers recruited under the "[[Fireteam (gameplay mechanic)|Fireteam]]" mechanic may have his name. | * C. Errera, the soldier who picked up the conversation between two Grunts, is a reference to [[Claude Errera]], one of the lead founders of ''[[halo.bungie.org]]''. He later appears directly in the canon in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'', where random Army troopers recruited under the "[[Fireteam (gameplay mechanic)|Fireteam]]" mechanic may have his name. | ||
==Sources== | |||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://halo.bungie.org/misc/conversations.pdf ''' | *[http://halo.bungie.org/misc/conversations.pdf '''halo.bungie.org''': ''Conversations From the Universe''] | ||
*[http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/9/9/F99AB8F0-5191-4EDD-B312-7A9B9E4784FA/Halo2_Esoteric_MNL_EN-US.pdf Download the PDF version from Xbox.com] (Internal backup [[:File:H2 Esoteric Manual.pdf|here]]) | *[http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/9/9/F99AB8F0-5191-4EDD-B312-7A9B9E4784FA/Halo2_Esoteric_MNL_EN-US.pdf Download the PDF version from Xbox.com] (Internal backup [[:File:H2 Esoteric Manual.pdf|here]]) | ||
*[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/oni-files/conversations-from-the-universe '''Halo Waypoint''': Conversations From the Universe] | *[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/oni-files/conversations-from-the-universe '''Halo Waypoint''': Conversations From the Universe] | ||
{{Manual}} | {{Manual}} | ||
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[[Category:Game manuals|2 Conversations]] | [[Category:Game manuals|2 Conversations]] | ||
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[[Category:Canon]] | [[Category:Canon]] | ||