Talk:Halo 4/Archive 4

Features 2

Agreeing w/ what Subtank had previously said, I think the new multiplayer map template could be moved to the Infinity (mode) page while we just have a concise list w/ links for the MP maps here. Don't get me wrong, the template looks great but it does look like it will get long, plus we have to take into account DLC/map packs which will make it longer. Moving it to the Infinity article would be a great way to expand that page once more multiplayer maps are revealed. Also I think the plot section at the beginning (not the actual in-game plot) should be moved to the "Development" section since its refering to how the plot was "developed". Just a thought. --Killamint KillaEX 19:04, 21 June 2012 (EDT)

RTX

Arrrr, shipmates. If ye been followin' the Rooster Teeth's news, RTX visiters be gi'en the opportunity t' play Halo 4. Tis info be added t' the page? —S331 _{(COM • Mission Log • Profile)} 12:37, 22 June 2012 (EDT)

Sure why not, the Cap'n says.--Spartacus ^{(Talk | Contribs)} 12:41, 22 June 2012 (EDT)

Ancient evil

okay for those who have watched the trailers and have noticed the part where an unknown character say "I have long dreamt of this day, Reclaimer." it is obviously not didact as the symbol is clearly not his, unless its his new combined born/didact one of when his personality took over bornstellar's body at the end of cryptum but comment what you think. SPARTAN-225 19:58, 23 June 2012 (EDT)

Also this part in the trivia is incorrect as it is not didacts symbol,

'The Didact's symbol also appears in the Halo 4 Cinematic Trailer, in which the icon is shown overtaking the UNSC Infinity's monitors while a wave of orange light scans throughout the ship. The icon is later seen turning over in the end of the trailer, superimposed by the text "An ancient evil awakens" while an unknown voice is heard saying "I have long dreamt of this day, Reclaimer.'

would someone be able to delete this part as the symbol is not his, you can clearly see the difference in each other when you look at didacts halopedia page and with some clear analysis of the symbol in the trailer [1] watch from 0:53 and see that it is different from this [2]as the vertical lines connect to the outer circle in the trailer when didact's one doesn't and plus the symbol is upside down from didact's SPARTAN-225 20:13, 23 June 2012 (EDT)

Read this and the very bottom of this. --Killamint KillaEX 06:13, 24 June 2012 (EDT)

In this article under the Demonstration videos section, it says that the Prometheans are unveiled to be the "ancient evil" when in fact, Frank O'Connor says here that they haven't revealed what the "ancient evil" is yet. I just thought I would bring that up for accuracy purposes.--Kamikaz 13:35, 25 June 2012 (EDT)

Good point. Go ahead and change it. --Killamint KillaEX 18:27, 25 June 2012 (EDT)

Possible Spoilers you are warned. I believe the symbol is that of the Composer. Look at the achivement list released for Halo 4 and one of the missions is called Composer. If I'm remembering correctly the Ur-Didact said in Cryptum that the highest level of the Prometheans all got their name/title from the most noticable trait they carried, such as the Grammarian(sp) and the Didact. So could this be one of the Didacts 'generals' that was really good at composing stuff and has snapped? We don't know what any of the other Forerunners personnel symbols look like but maybe the symbols for the Classes are similiar to each other. Or maybe it is just the Bornstellar-Didact. Maybe the Composer does show up but not as the bad guy.--TLLorax I just remembered, composer is what was used to put Chakas mind into 343 isn't. So maybe they will have to deal with the composing of living beings into a.i. bodies? --TLLorax

Perhaps something kinda like: HALSEY(CONT'D): "An alien AI full of Human memories."? (See my entry under "Halsey page" further down this page) DJenser 10:16, 27 August 2012 (EDT)

Wait maybe it turns out Spirite(sp) of Fire from Halo Wars made it to Requiem and that is who was composed? ~~TLLorax~~

Exoskeleton in 'Vehicles' section

The vehicles list has two these entries: "Cyclops Mark II" and "UNSC powered exoskeleton". Is that a mistake, or there is a second type? PatrickRus 21:06, 25 June 2012 (EDT)

Read this. --Killamint KillaEX 21:18, 25 June 2012 (EDT)

New Inifinity Slayer Info

They just posted a new Waypoint Bulletin (post independence day) with some new info as well as some new screenshots and a video for Infinity Slayer. I'll try to add some of this info soon unless someone else gets to it first. --Killamint KillaEX 15:48, 6 July 2012 (EDT)

Forerunner EMP Grenade

In a new Spartan ops gameplay, a player can be seen throwing a grenade that bursts in an EMP explosion [3] It is used at around 11 minutes in. —This unsigned comment was made by Crisperstorm (talk • contribs). Please sign your posts with ~~~~

Its too soon to say the grenade itself is a "Forerunner" grenade. Even if it is, the video is very fuzzy and unclear, pretty much recorded with a cruddy cellphone camera. To put it in better terms, we need an offical/reputable source from youtube before coming to conclusions and adding a new feature. --Killamint Comm 19:45, 18 July 2012 (EDT)

Actually there's a better video. The one you posted was for "mobile" use so it appears fuzzy. I did see a new grenade thrown @ 11:00 but for now its unknown. Until a reputable source unveils it, its best to wait. Nice find though :). --Killamint Comm 09:41, 19 July 2012 (EDT)

Theater Mode

Is Theater Mode returning in Halo 4? I didn't see anything on any articles mentioning it. Ιι Ηη Ππ 02:42, 4 August 2012 (EDT)

Most likely but it hasn't been confirmed by 343i yet.--Killamint [Comm|Files] 16:08, 12 August 2012 (EDT)

Covenant Organization

I was searching the internet for news about the game when I came across several articles that indicate that the new Covenant organisation is known as the "Storm", which is consistent with the new "Storm" variants and weapons. Should we add this to the page, or wait until more information is released? Source: Here. --Cyrannian 20:45, 12 August 2012 (EDT)

I guess you can add it to the "Features" section. In my opinion, "Covenant Storm" (?) should deserve its own article. —S331 _{(COM • Mission Log • Profile)} 21:07, 12 August 2012 (EDT)

Weapons

Hi, there is the prometean repeater [4] --78.12.158.96 17:42, 15 August 2012 (EDT)

Nice find but we need a source stating for sure that is the Promethean Repeater, and also we need a picture of it without a weapon skin before we can setup an article for it. --Killamint [Comm|Files] 19:58, 15 August 2012 (EDT)

Here the Boltshot ref http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/08/15/The-Halo-Bulletin-81512.aspx --78.12.158.96 03:06, 16 August 2012 (EDT)

Confusion with Source

A new source has popped up from IGN explaining Halo 4 specializations that will be available in the game along with descriptions of each. However, with each "specialization" they show an image of a unique armor permutation. My question is this: Does that armor permutation represent the specialization? Or does the specialization come with that armor permutation? It's a tad bit confusing especially because I see "pathfinder" which I thought was a armor variant. Also ADinoSupremacist added the Hyabusa armor to the article as making an appearance, however after reading the source it doesn't explicitely state that the armor will be in the game, more-so just mentioning it. --Killamint [Comm|Files] 19:58, 15 August 2012 (EDT)

bs angel clarrified a bit in this thread. Just scroll down to her post on page 2.--210.56.91.48 22:56, 15 August 2012 (EDT)

Halsey

States "Catherine Halsey" in the characters section. SDCC Panel QA says she and other Blue Team members are not in Halo 4.27.252.196.179

They lied.--ADinoSupremacist 21:59, 16 August 2012 (EDT)

Not the guy above, but if the source points to Halsey and the other listed characters being in the game, I can't see them. Certainly I can recognise some, even Lasky and Del Rio, but not the ones listed by the source.--Hawki 22:51, 16 August 2012 (EDT)

Edit: Found the script which reads some of the names. I'm wary, remembering the old ODST script leak SNAFU, but I guess they can be listed.--Hawki 22:59, 16 August 2012 (EDT)

Frank responded to the Halsey leak over NeoGaf (which I don't use so I don't have a link, it's on Waypoint), and he said that it's not a serious leak at all. It would actually make sense for Halsey to be on the Infinity since it's made up of Forerunner tech. Maybe Paragonsky decides she's useful on Infinity.--ADinoSupremacist 00:11, 17 August 2012 (EDT)

Speculation alert!- "...Maybe Paragonsky decides...". You cannot "guess" her appearance in the game. Also this could be a completely different "Halsey". 343i "lying" is also a guess. Best to wait till more clear-cut information has been presented especially since it has already been stated that she (nor Blue team) will not be in the game. --Killamint [Comm|Files] 08:46, 17 August 2012 (EDT)

Why would there be a different Halsey? The script shows Halsey talking with Lasky. --ADinoSupremacist 13:45, 17 August 2012 (EDT)

Can someone link the script here so others can see it?--Spartacus ^{(Talk | Contribs)} 14:27, 17 August 2012 (EDT)

You can see Lasky saying: "Doctor Halsey!." At one point Halsey shoves aside Lasky and talks to a character named Roland. --ADinoSupremacist 16:14, 17 August 2012 (EDT)

Looks like Halsey will definitely be in the game based off "Making Halo 4: A Hero Awakens" when John mentions Halsey in relation to Cortana's condition, and we see John walking away from some older female "doctor". Goes against what 343i stated earlier. I guess they want us to be surprised, so they gave us false answers to cover up plot elements, idk.--Killamint [Comm|Files] 13:47, 2 September 2012 (EDT)

Just thinking about it, the Doctor seen in the video looks very different to Halsey, so i doubt that one is her. In my opinion Halsey will make an appearance on Spartan Ops. Well, at least i think that would be better than having her in campaign. Siul S-249 18:42, 28 October 2012 (EDT)

That's possible, since the third chapter of Spartan Ops is called "Catherine". --Dr Mutran 20:19, 28 October 2012 (EDT)

Yeah, it can't be Catherine Halsey, even though The Thursday War states she was assigned to the Infinity. Also, have you ever heard of artistic license?--Spartacus ^{Talk • Contribs} 20:22, 28 October 2012 (EDT)

Yeah, 343i could change her appearance, but i doubt they do. They (not just 343i) have kept the facial structure all the way since Fall of Reach, Legends and Reach, and i doubt