Connectivity

The artwork accompanying the poem.

Connectivity is a poem written by Jonathan Goff included in the short story collection Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, with artwork by Gabriel "Robogabo" Garza. It describes the connection between John-117 and Cortana.

A sequel, Connectivity - Part 2, was included in Halo: Waypoint Chronicles - Volume One.

The Poem

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Theirs is a connection, deeper than circuitry Beyond that of man and machine deeper still; the electric flash of synapse It is bound in destiny; fortified in trust deeper than blood greater than love Theirs is a union the "Demon" and the goddess the warrior and the intellect Built for destruction Created for war To deliver peace; through force and fire Against an enemy from beyond the stars Advanced and devout In their wake; only glass and the echoed screams of the dying Threatened by oblivion; Tested by the promise of eternity Yet they remain; these two as one Somewhere, out amongst the vast cold of the universe proper They journey forth, into the unknown This princess, of light and reason This weapon, of flesh and bone

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