Editing List of Marathon references in the Halo series

{{Title|List of ''Marathon'' references in the ''Halo'' series}}
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[[File:Marathon logo.jpg|thumb|The ''Marathon'' logo.]]
Throughout the ''Halo'' series, [[Bungie]] have inserted numerous references to their older ''[[Marathon]]'' series. This is in keeping with their long history of incorporating references and allusions to their previous games in new works. At one point they even revealed that the stories of Pathways into Darkness, their first story based action game,  and Marathon  were connected in a plot twist. Many of the aforementioned Marathon references in Halo are  appearances of the ''Marathon'' logo, which, in the ''Halo'' universe, is the [[Forerunner]] symbol for "[[Reclaimer]]".

==''Halo'' Universe==
*There are MJOLNIR Mark IV cyborgs in ''Marathon'', there is the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] in the ''Halo'' series.
* The Assault Rifle in Marathon 1 was named the M.75, and its successor in Marathon: Durandal and Infinity has the designation "MA-75B".  The Assault Rifle in Halo has multiple variants and multiple  designations including  MA-5B in Halo:CE, MA-37 in Halo: Reach, and seemingly the assault rifle in Halo Infinite bears the designation MA40. Halos assault rifle designations appear to be Marathon references.
*The [[John-117|Master Chief]]'s Spartan tag is 117. In ''Marathon Infinity'' there was a hidden multiplayer map called ''Hats Off to 819'' (named after fan Hamish Sinclair, H=8, S=19) 819 divided by [[Seven|7]] is 117.
*The ''Marathon'' AI Durandal, is named after a mythical [[Wikipedia:Durendal|sword]]. [[Wikipedia:Curtana|Curtana]], sometimes known as "[[Cortana]]", is a sword which bears the inscription: ''My name is Cortana, of the same steel and temper as [[Wikipedia:Joyeuse|Joyeuse]] and Durandal''.
*The [[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol|Plasma Pistol]] is much like the Zeus Class Fusion Pistol from the ''Marathon'' series, which also shares a vibrating overcharge shot.
*[[Unggoy|Grunts]] are similar in design to the generic Pfhor fighters, both being gray-skinned with gangly limbs, with unprotected heads but wearing masks over their mouths (though this is a loose comparison).
*There is a [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] ship classified as {{Class|Marathon|Cruiser}}.
* There are clear parallels between the  Hunters from the Marathon franchise and the Hunters from the Halo franchise. Especially the Hunters that appear in Marathon:Durandal and Marathon Infinity. The Hunters from Marathon shoot rapid fire green energy blasts from a weapon attached to their shoulder, feature a shield attached to both arms rather than just one, and after Marathon:Durandal feature spikes on their back that resemble the ones on the back of Halos Hunters.
* The [[Sharquoi]] were internally referred to as Drinols during Halo 2s development before they were cut from the game. The name drinol was associated with the Hulk enemies from the first Marathon game. There are slight resemblances between early renders of the Sharquoi from Halo:CE and the Hulk from Marathon. But the Halo 2 concept art depictions of the sharquoi look nearly identical to the hulks from Marathon.

==''Halo: Combat Evolved''==
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*The [[campaign]] begins with John-117 awakening from cryo sleep after a massive battle much like it did in the beginning ''Marathon 2: Durandal'', where the Protagonist woke up after cryo sleep from a massive battle.
*[[Carol Rawley]], [[call sign]] "Foehammer" is named after a level in ''Marathon: Infinity'' called "''Foe Hammer''".
*''Marathon 2: Durandal'' has a level named "''If I Had a Rocket Launcher, I'd Make Somebody Pay,''" ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' has a chapter called "''If I Had a Super Weapon...''" in the [[campaign]] level ''[[Assault on the Control Room]]''.
*On the back part of the ''Halo'' rocket launcher it says "SPNKR" which is a reference to the Rocket launcher of ''Marathon'', the "SPNKR X-18 SSM Launcher".
*The [[UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform|boots and chest plates]] worn by the [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] were inspired by the ones worn by the ''Marathon'''s protagonist .
*The Covenant light markers seen in the campaign levels ''[[The Truth and Reconciliation]]'' and ''[[Two Betrayals]]'' bear a resemblance to Pfhor staves.
*The [[Bumblebee escape pod|Bumblebee]] [[pilot]] who appears in the ending [[cutscene]] of the level ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]'' and the beginning cutscene of the level ''[[Halo (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|Halo]]'' wears a helmet similar to that of ''Marathon'''s protagonist.
*Sometimes Grunts or UNSC Marines will shout "''They're everywhere!''", similar to [[marathongame:BOB|the BOBs]] of ''Marathon''.
*After killing a [[Flood]] [[Flood combat form|combat form]], [[Private First Class|PFC]] [[Chips Dubbo]] on the campaign level ''[[343 Guilty Spark (level)|343 Guilty Spark]]'' may say "''Oh God, I recognized that one. That was Bob!''" in reference to Marathon's Born on Boards (BOBs).
*In the game's tags, Master Chief is referenced as "Cyborg".
*[[Alex Seropian]] once stated in the April 2002 issue of ''Xbox Nation'' magazine that the main character of ''Marathon'' was the first incarnation of Master Chief. He also said Cortana was linked to the storyline of the AIs from ''Marathon'', though she did not appear herself in the franchise. [[Matt Soell]] discussed the subject with Seropian, who later clarified that he did not know the truth.<ref>[http://marathon.bungie.org/story/newmar-apr02.html '''Marathon.bungie.org''': ''Marathon's Story... What's New'']</ref>

===Marathon Logos===
[[File:Marathoncontrolroom.jpg|thumb|The Marathon-shaped Control Room as seen in Assault on the Control Room/Two Betrayals.]]
[[File:PoA_marathon_logo.png|thumb|The Pillar of Autumn with the Marathon logo seen in the gray circle.]]
*The logo of the game has the ''Marathon'' logo between the "a" and the "l" of the word ''Halo''.  The logo appears in roughly the same place in relation to the  word Halo on the front cover and spine of several books published by Tor Books including Ghosts of Onyx, Contact Harvest, The Cole Protocol, and Halo: Evolutions. More recent reprints of these books however have not included the symbol.
*When selecting a difficulty in campaign mode the ''Marathon'' logo is visible on the shield.
*If one brightens the gamma significantly on ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved (PC port)|''Halo: Combat Evolved'' for PC]]'', one can see what looks like the ''Marathon'' symbol etched in the background of the first loading screen.
*The ''Marathon ''logo can be seen on both sides of the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}.
*[[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Jacob Keyes]] has the ship's emblem of the ''Pillar of Autumn'' on his uniform, which is the ''Marathon'' logo.
*Captain Keyes' [[:File:Pipe.jpg|pipe]] has the ''Marathon'' logo on the very tip end of it.
*The ''Marathon'' logo can be seen on the [[M12 Force Application Vehicle|Warthog]]'s dashboard panel.
*The main chamber of [[Installation 04|Alpha Halo]]'s [[Control Room]] is, when viewed from the top, is shaped like the ''Marathon'' logo.
*[[343 Guilty Spark]] has the ''Marathon symbol'' around his eye and on his eye in the first and third game.
*The center of the island that houses the [[Cartographer]] is shaped like the ''Marathon'' logo.
*The ''Marathon'' logo is on the front of the [[Type-25 Troop Carrier|Spirit]]'s cockpit.
*The ''Marathon'' logo is visible on the orange part of the [[Type-1 Antipersonnel grenade|Plasma Grenade]].

==''Halo 2''==
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*In the opening cinematic of the level [[Cairo Station]], [[Fleet Admiral]] [[Terrence Hood]] mentions the "United Earth Space Corps," ''Marathon'' features the Unified Earth Space Council, and both of them share the UESC acronym.
*The [[Sangheili|Elite]] [[Great Schism|rebellion]] against the Covenant parallels similar events in the ''Marathon'' series. In ''Marathon'', Durandal convinced a group of S'pht to rise up against the Pfhor who enslaved them; and after Durandal's disappearance in ''Marathon 2'', the rebel S'pht found themselves stranded together with a group of [[humans]] on a hostile world (similar to the Elites' predicament on [[Installation 05|Delta Halo]]).
*The player's main goal in ''Halo 2'' is to stop the Covenant from inadvertently destroying all life in the galaxy with the Halo installations; in ''Marathon Infinity'', it was to prevent the Pfhor from inadvertently releasing a galaxy-destroying chaos being.
*There is a chapter in campaign level ''The Great Journey'' named "''Delusions and Grandeur''". ''Marathon Infinity'' has a network level named "''Delusions of Grandeur''".
*The [[Halo 2: Original Soundtrack|soundtrack]] [[Mausoleum Suite]] was based off of the Marathon 2: Durandal theme song.
*Sometimes Marines say "Thank God it's you!", which is what the [[marathongame:Simulacrums|Simulacrum BOBs]] say in ''Marathon''.
*Some Marines can be heard saying "''Eat it, boy!''", possibly referring to the ''Marathon 2'' level named "''Eat it, Vid Boy!''"
*The [[multiplayer]] map ''[[Foundation]]'' is based on the ''Marathon'' "Thunderdome" level.
*The multiplayer map ''[[Gemini]]'' is based on the ''Marathon'' level ''Duality''. This is supported by the map's description, mentioning the "''ancient duality of the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]]...''"

===Marathon logos===
*Once again, the difficulty shields have the ''Marathon'' symbol.
*The ''Marathon'' Logo can be applied as a 'decal' to the [[multiplayer emblems]] or [[flag]].
*The ''Marathon'' logo can be seen on various [[doors]] located in campaign levels and multiplayer maps that take place on [[Installation 05|Delta Halo]].
*The [[Forerunner]] [[Enforcers]]' shields make up a ''Marathon'' symbol.
*A ''Marathon'' symbol can be seen on the [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|M90 Shotgun]]'s silver casing.
*The [[Oddball]] [[skull]] has the ''Marathon'' logo in its eye socket.
*If one gets outside the multiplayer map ''[[Burial Mounds]]'', the rubble by the "ribs" has a large piece of debris engraved with the Marathon logo.
*On the multiplayer map ''[[Midship]]'', the ''Marathon'' symbol can be seen on [[Africa]] (best viewed with scope).
*On multiplayer map ''[[Headlong]]'', in the building which houses mostly [[human]] weapons, if one looks at the second floor from above it makes out the ''Marathon'' Logo.
*When viewed from above, the circular courtyard and the small ditch which the water runs along makes up a ''Marathon'' logo on the multiplayer map ''[[Ivory Tower]]''.
*When the ''Halo 2'' saved games are viewed in Windows Explorer, they have the ''Marathon'' Symbol over the basic file icon.

==''Halo 3''==
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*The Campaign begins with John-117 awakening from a massive battle in an enemy space station, in the presence of his allies, near a water treatment plant. This mirrors the beginning ''Marathon 2: Durandal'' where the Protagonist awakens from a massive battle on an enemy planet to continue fighting with his allies in the Waterloo Treatment Plant.
*The ''Halo 3'''s [[Arrival|first level]] shares its name with the first level of ''Marathon''. 
*The way the Brute holds [[Gunnery Sergeant]] [[Reynolds]]  captive on ''[[Sierra 117]]'' is possibly a reference to the L'howon chapter screen.
*The personnel in [[Crow's Nest (location)|Crow's Nest]] wear uniforms like those of the BOB's from Marathon.
*On the last cutscene of the level ''[[Floodgate]]'', when the [[Arbiter (Character)|Arbiter]] is bringing human weapons, a [[M7057/Defoliant Projector|Flamethrower]] and a [[Rocket Launcher]], are held in the same position as the Cyborg's picture from ''Marathon Infinity''.
*A fictional company, [[Traxus Heavy Industries]] is introduced. Traxus IV was the name of a famous [[Rampancy|rampant]] AI in ''Marathon'''s universe. Additionally, in the level ''[[The Storm]]'', Traxus IV can be seen etched on the glass panels in the warehouses.
*The [[Jiralhanae|Brute]] [[Type-52 Pistol|Mauler]] was probably based on the shotgun from ''Marathon'', which was also dual-wieldable.
*Some Marines sometimes say "''Thank God you're here!''", which is a reference to Simulacrums in ''Marathon'' who says "''Thank God it's you!''" in presence of the player.
*Grunts scream "He's/they're everywhere!" referencing the BOB's line in ''Marathon''.
*Flood Combat Forms occasionally say "''Melancholia, Anger...''" as a reference to the three stages of [[Rampancy]], a reference to the error with AI in ''Marathon''.
*The three stages of rampancy are again referenced by in one of Cortanas messages, in a quote lifted straight out of the Cortana letters. "There will be no more sadness, no more anger, no more envy!" 
*The design of the golden [[Holography|hologram]] on [[Epitaph]] was inspired by the S'pht Compilers from ''Marathon 2: Durandal''.
*The level editor in ''Marathon: Infinity'' is called Forge. ''Halo 3'' shares that name of its [[Forge|map editor]].
*There is an achievement for accessing all the [[Terminal (Halo 3)|Terminals]] in the campaign, called "[[Marathon Man]]".
*On July the Fourth, the phrase "''B-B-Q at BOB's Place!''" which can be seen on the Forerunner wall of ''[[Valhalla]]'' which is a reference to BOB-B-Qing, when the player kills many of the BOBs in ''Marathon''.

===Marathon logos===
[[File:H3-343GuiltySpark.png|thumb|250px|343 Guilty Spark's "eye".]]
*Just like the previous two games, the campaign difficulty shields have ''Marathon'' symbols on them.
*Just like in ''Halo 2'',  players can use the Marathon Logo as his/her multiplayer emblem.
*In the settings menu, the picture of the Spartan has the Marathon logo on its shoulder when it is highlighted.
*On the [[SPARTAN Program|Spartan]] Insignia, there is a gold ''Marathon'' logo.
*The ''Marathon'' logo appears on the sides of all of the Covenant {{Class|CCS|Battlecruiser}}.
*There is a distorted ''Marathon'' symbol on the table of the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'''s [[bridge]].
*The elevators on ''[[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]'' and ''[[The Ark]]'' have the ''Marathon'' symbol on their control panels.
*Just like in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', the Control Room of [[Installation 08]] resembles the ''Marathon'' symbol.
*The weapons are often decaled with ''Marathon'' logos.
**The [[MA5C Individual Combat Weapon System|MA5C Assault rifle]] has a ''Marathon'' logo on its butt plate. This is already confirmed by Kevin Paul when the MA5C Assault rifle appeared in the [[Halo 3 Announcement Trailer]]<ref>[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=749352 '''HBO Forums''': ''Re: someone convince me'']</ref>
**The [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle]] has the ''Marathon'' logo on its optical sight.
**The [[M6G]] has the ''Marathon'' logo on the grip near the back.
**The Brute Mauler has the Marathon Symbol on its hilt over where the character holds the weapon. One may need to look down in light to see it properly.
*Forerunner [[monitor]]s, including the [[Unidentified ancilla (Installation 05)|one located on the ceiling]] of the multiplayer map ''[[Cold Storage]]'', have the Marathon logo on their eyes.
*The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/M variant|Security]] Helmet in multiplayer resembles the helmet that the main character of ''Marathon'' (who works in security) wears. It also has a ''Marathon'' symbol on its forehead.
*The [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI/R variant|Recon]] helmet in multiplayer has ''Marathon'' symbols on its sides.
*The yellow hologram on the multiplayer map ''Epitaph'' has a ''Marathon'' logo on the circular part.
*On the multiplayer map ''[[Snowbound]]'', the ''Marathon'' symbol can be seen imprinted on the planet in the sky.
*The center of the multiplayer map ''[[Guardian (map)|Guardian]]'' is, when viewed from above, similar to the ''Marathon'' logo.
*On the multiplayer map ''[[Heretic]]'', Marathon symbols reflect off the surfaces of the interior walls. They are also visible on the side-of-the-room walls' shield.
*The [[body bag]], a ''[[Category:Deleted Material|deleted material]]'', has the ''Marathon'' logo imprinted on it.

==''Halo 3: ODST''==
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[[File:Halo 3 ODST Marathon.png|thumb|200px|The ''Marathon'' box-art found in around ''Halo 3: ODST''.]]
The avatar used to represent the AI Tycho from ''Marathon'' was added to the list of emblems under the same name as the AI. It is also the second emblem to be added to ''Halo'' with affiliation to ''Marathon''.

===Marathon logo===
*Around the game, garbage of the original ''Marathon'' box-art can be clearly seen throughout the game.
*The difficulty shields, yet again, have the ''Marathon'' logo imprinted on them. ''Halo 3: ODST'' is the last ''Halo'' game by Bungie to have the ''Marathon'' logo-imprinted difficulty shields.
*At the very start of [[Uplift Reserve]], the ''Marathon'' logo can be found.
*In the HUD Menu the ''Marathon'' logo is behind the Triad logo.
*Before entering the elevator in the campaign level ''[[Coastal Highway]]'', if one jumps above the circular structure near the door, it makes the shape of the ''Marathon'' symbol.
*The ''Marathon'' logo is visible on [[Veronica Dare]], [[Avery Junior Johnson]] and the [[Rookie]]'s backpack.

==''Halo Legends''==
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===The Babysitter===
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A symbol is seen on a rock when the whole waterfall is visible, as well as inside the waterfall at the base.

==''Halo: Reach''==
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[[File:HR Wraith Marathon symbol.png|thumb|200px|The symbol found on the Wraith's gunner seat.]]
[[File:HR_UNSCArmy_Concept.jpg|thumb|200px|The symbol in gold, on the right-most Spartan. (Click to enlarge)]]
Bungie avoided the use of the ''Marathon'' symbol in ''Halo: Reach'', presumably due to property rights issues with [[Microsoft]]. The symbol has been removed from the emblem gallery, the [[:Category:Difficulties|difficulty]] icon shields, the hull of the ''Pillar of Autumn'' and replaced with the [[Seventh Column]] on Captain Keyes' [[Hellomyname Keyes|ID patch]]. The symbol in the eye of the Forge Monitor has also been changed.
*At the end of the level ''[[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]'', [[ATC 1]] shouts, ''"They're everywhere!"'' This is an iconic line of the BOBs in the original ''Marathon''.
*On rare occasions, enemy NPCs known as "[[BOB]]s" may be encountered by the player. This name is a reference to the BOBs of the ''Marathon'' series, humans who were born onboard the titular colony ship.
*A symbol that resembles the ''Marathon'' logo can be found on the seat of the Wraith's [[Plasma Cannon#Medium plasma cannon (Wraith)|Plasma cannon turret]].
*While not appearing fully in the actual game itself, the whole symbol can still be seen in early concept art owned by Microsoft. In a scene depicting UNSC forces on the move, the golden decal is located on the right-most Spartan, on his/her upper left chest plate.

=='' Halo:Evolutions''==
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In the short story [[Human Weakness]] written by Karen Travis we see a new perspective on Cortanas interrogation and imprisonment by the Gravemind. This story makes the reference to the three stages of rampancy in the dialog from Halo 3 much more explicit and seemingly canonizes the concept of three progressive stages to rampancy within the Halo universe for the very first time.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''', ''page 391''</ref> 

==''Halo: Glasslands''==
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Some Sangheili believe that "Demons" are actually corpses reanimated through artificial means to continue fighting as supersoldiers. This is reminiscent of the [[marathongame:Battleroid|battleroids]] from the ''Marathon'' trilogy. Likewise, battleroids are brought back from the dead to serve as physically and technologically augmented supersoldiers. The [[marathongame:Mjolnir Recon number 54|player character]] is a [[marathongame:Mjolnir Mark IV Cyborg|Mjolnir Mark IV battleroid]].

==''Halo 4''==
*The Reclaimer symbol has been visually retconned, though it still clearly resembles the ''Marathon'' logo.
*In the opening cinematic of the ''[[Spartan Ops]]'' episode [[S1/Invasion|''Invasion'']], a Marine yells, ''"They're everywhere!"''; this is a notorious line spoken by the BoBs in the original ''Marathon''. However, ''Marathon'' is owned by Bungie, not [[343 Industries]], so despite the fact that 343 industries parent company Microsoft retains a meaningful stake of shares in Bungie it is probably coincidental.
*The original ''Marathon'' symbol is seen on holographic panels in the final [[Spartan Ops]] chapter of [[S1/Key/The Hammer|Key]]. This might just be coincidental too.

== Gallery ==
<gallery widths="150">
File:Maramenu.jpg|The start menu of ''[[Marathon|Marathon 2]]''.
File:Pipe.jpg|The logo at the end of Keyes's pipe.
File:Halo - Combat Evolved Logo Huge.png|In between the A and the L in the ''Halo'' logo is the ''Marathon'' logo.
File:PoA logo.png|The emblem of the ''Pillar of Autumn'' bears the logo.
File:Control Room2.jpg|Installation 04's Control Room is the shape of the logo.
File:Halo 3 - Easy Symbol.png|The [[Easy]] difficulty shield where you can clearly see the ''Marathon'' logo.
File:Armarathonlogo.jpg|High-Res screenshot of Master Chief's gun from the ''Halo 3'' AnnouncementTrailer
File:Marathon_on_AR.JPG|The logo 
File:Symbols_on_BR.JPG|The ''Marathon'' logo
File:Marathon symbol on 99D-S2 AM.jpg|''Marathon'' logo on a [[Sniper Rifle System 99D-S2 AM|sniper rifle]], from ''[[Enemy Weapon]]'' video.
File:Marathon Logo (Covenant ship).jpg|''Marathon'' Logo on the side of the CCS-Class Battlecruiser on ''Tsavo Highway'' and ''Crow's Nest''.
File:Babysittermarathon.jpg|The marathon symbol in [[The Babysitter]].
</gallery>

== Sources ==
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==Related Links==
*[[Seven|List of "seven" references in the ''Halo'' series]]
*[[List of references to religion in the Halo series|List of references to religion in the ''Halo'' series]]
[[Category:Lists|Marathon references in Halo]]
[[Category:Easter Eggs]]

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