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...that Toha 'Sumai was the real father of Usze 'Taham, but he didn't have to raise 'Taham because the Elite that gave birth to him was already married to a wealthy merchant? ...that Sergeant Johnson was the first human to kill a member of the Covenant, and a witness to the Prophet of Truth's death, making him the only human to have witnessed both the beginning and ending of the Human-Covenant War? ...that AdjutantReflex was a Forerunner AI that posted at Bungie.net and halo.bungie.org? ...that Colonel James Ackerson committed treason in attempting to sabotage the SPARTAN-II program? ...that the first member of the Covenant to kill a human was actually a pacifist Huragok named Lighter Than Some? ...that the High Prophet of Mercy 's birth name is "Hod Rumnt"? ...that the High Prophet of Truth 's birth name is "Ord Casto"? ...that Nicole-458 only appears in the Xbox 360 game Dead or Alive 4? ...that the Precursors were the only race to surpass the Forerunner in technological advancement? ...that the Prophet of Truth had previously been the Minister of Fortitude? ...that page 122 of the Halo Graphic Novel proves that Avery Johnson is a SPARTAN-I? ...that Unggoy have a matriarchal society? ...that Jacob Keyes' pipe can be found sticking out of his Flood body? ...that the Covenant produced an AI capable of thinking for itself and betraying its masters? ...that when a Flood infection form infests a host it can instantly acquire their memories? ...that Jorge-052 and Kurt-051 are the only SPARTAN-IIs known to be involved with the SPARTAN-III program? ...that SPARTAN-B312 was pulled right out of Beta Company after training? ...that native species are encountered in Halo: Reach? ...that "the vice admiral" mentioned in Dr. Halsey's personal journal is in fact Vice Admiral Stanforth? ...that NOBLE Team was originally composed of seven members? ...that the inhabitants of Reach are of mainly Hungarian descent? ...that there was a cat named Spock on the ? ...that Professor Ellen Anders has an IQ of 180? ...that Ripa 'Moramee was the Seventeenth Arbiter in the Line of Immaculate Succession? ...that the Covenant use recovered Protector Sentinels for the personal protection of the Prophets on battlefields? ...that the UNSC Navy still has a seaborne branch? ...that an Elite Zealot and a Jackal privateer share the same name? ...that Kirk-018 is a SPARTAN-II who was crippled during his augmentations? ...that Jason Morelli is obsessed with the jazz music of 1941? ...that John-117 considers Samuel-034 to have been the strongest SPARTAN? ...that the so-called "Stupid Cop" is a vigilante police officer? ...that N'chala was an ancient African who witnessed the construction of the portal leading to the Ark? ...that Olivia-G291 is one of the stealthiest SPARTAN-IIIs? ...that Olympia Vale was an ONI Special Liaison before she became a Spartan-IV? ...that Jake Courage is a famous war photographer who took the last known shot of the Master Chief? ...that the Ministry of Tranquility is a branch of the Covenant government known for its archive of Forerunner glyphs? ...that the Ministry of Fervent Intercession is a branch of the Covenant government that has authority over the Sangheili Zealots? ...that Dr. Catherine Halsey created both the SPARTAN-II program and Cortana, who was built using a clone of her own brain? ...that SinoViet Heavy Machinery, its shipping containers visible in Halo 3, manufactures civilian vehicles and UNSC frigates? ...that Private Chips Dubbo is only identified in the Halo: Combat Evolved credits? ...that Darin is a Spartan 1.1 and a drug addict? ...that Mendicant Bias is a traitorous Forerunner AI that supported the Flood for a time? ...that Maria-062, Randall-037, and Ralph-103 are the only known SPARTAN-IIs to retire? ...that the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers are recruited from the Special Operations forces within the Unified Earth Government's nations and colonies? ...that the Governors of Contrition are a radical sect of the Covenant that believes the Flood to be a creation of the Forerunners to be worshipped? ...that Araqiel was an AI that took the form of the terrifying devil from which he was named? ...that the true name of the "Prophet" species is San'Shyuum, and the Latin name Perfidia vermis or "Worms of Treachery"? ...that the true name of the "Elite" species is Sangheili, and the Latin name Macto cognatus or "I honor my Father's blood"? ...that the true name of the "Brute" species is Jiralhanae, and the Latin name Servus ferox or "wild slave"? ...that the true name of the "Engineer" species is Huragok, and the Latin name Facticius indoles or "artificial genius"? ...that the true name of the "Hunter" aliens are Mgalekgolo, and the Latin name Ophis congregatio or "serpent union"? ...that the true name of the "Drone" species is Yanme'e, and the Latin name Turpis rex or "dishonorable king"? ...that the true name of the "Jackal" species is Kig-Yar, and the Latin name Perosus latrunculus or "hateful bandit"? ...that the true name of the "Grunt" species is Unggoy, and the Latin name Monachus frigus or "cold monk"? ...that the Kig-Yar Shipmistress Chur'R-Yar was the first female member of the Covenant ever to be mentioned in the Halo universe? ...that the Prophet of Restraint was involved in a major sexual scandal that jeopardized his position and allowed the future Prophet of Truth to usurp him? ...that Oly Oly Oxen Free is a six-note tone used by SPARTAN-IIs as an all-clear signal? ...that Tartarus ' juvenile name was Tartar? ...that Usze 'Taham is the only known Elite with claret-colored armor? ...that an Elite named Zuka 'Zamamee hunted the Master Chief across Alpha Halo? ...that Yayap is the only known Unggoy to have been respected by Kig-Yar? ...that in the field, Elites live in polyhedral huts? ...that a specific Brute can be seen urinating on the wall? ...that Elites have their own arm shields like Jackals? ...that some SPARTANs and smart AIs have Zen beliefs? ...that a cat named Jonesy was lost on the UNSC Pillar of Autumn? ...that Sangheili are required to recite the Writ of Union when they make their oaths to the Covenant? ...that Cortana had an older "sister" AI named Kalmiya? ...that 343 Guilty Spark was created from the mind of a prehistoric human named Chakas? ...that Drones are the only Covenant species not to appear in Halo Wars? ...that Yanme'e have colonized Palamok's moons of Ka'amoti and Oquiu? ...that Kig-Yar pirates established a massive outpost on Ven III? ...that Andrew Del Rio became a popular senator of the UEG after he was relieved of command of ? ...that Catalog posts canon Q&A sessions on the Waypoint Forums? ...that Shield World 006 far surpasses all other known Forerunner structures in size? ...that the Sangheili are not allowed to know who their fathers are? ...that Skirmishers can run at speeds up to 72 kilometers (45 miles) per hour? ...that the current CINCONI, Admiral Serin Osman, is the highest-ranked Spartan-II? ...that Captain James Cutter has an illegitimate son named Daniel Clayton? ...that assassination is an acceptable means of settling political disputes in Sangheili culture? ...that Miranda Keyes has a seven engraved in her cheek? ...that the IsoDidact is an imprinted duplicate of the original Didact? ...that the Unggoy have an exceptional talent for learning different languages? ...that Unggoy factions hold a number of former Covenant platforms and ships in the wake of the Human-Covenant War? ...that the New Mombasa Police Department was headed by the corrupt commissioner Kinsler? ...that Déjà was a dumb AI attached to the SPARTAN-II program as a teacher and assistant? ...that a Sangheili clan leader is known as a kaidon? ...that the Spartan Operations branch is not represented on the UNSC Security Council? ...that Edward Buck was the only candidate for the first class of Spartan-IVs to refuse the offer to join the program? ...that young Jiralhanae convey emotions via pheromones that other Jiralhanae are able to smell? ...that Miranda Keyes was the daughter of Catherine Halsey and Jacob Keyes? ...that Jerrod was an experimental "micro" AI in Dr. Halsey's possession? ...that Soren-066 was a SPARTAN-II who was malformed in the augmentations and subsequently rebelled against the UNSC? ...that the New Colonial Alliance is led by Admiral Mattius Drake, a turncoat officer of the UNSC Navy? ...that Admiral Preston Cole was a legendary UNSC Navy officer and the creator of the Cole Protocol? ...that the UNSC Department of Commercial Shipping operates a large fleet of mostly unmanned freighters? ...that the UNSC Department of Commercial Shipping and the Department of Colonial Security share the acronym "DCS"? ...that the CAA Factbook is a comprehensive reference document maintained by the Colonial Administration Authority? ...that the UNSC is headquartered in HIGHCOM Facility Bravo-6 in Sydney, Australia? ...that the SPARTAN-IV supersoldiers serve in a dedicated military branch named Spartan Operations? ...that Catalog is a collective entity of Forerunner legal functionaries? ...that the Builders were the highest rate of Forerunners and were responsible for designing most Forerunner technology? ...that the Miners were a rate of Forerunners responsible for obtaining resources as well as carrying out stellar and planetary engineering? ...that the Lifeworkers were a rate of Forerunners specializing in medicine and biotechnology? ...that the Juridicals were a rate of Forerunners charged with legal matters? ...that the Warrior-Servants were a rate of Forerunners specializing in the conduct of warfare? ...that Builder Security was a Forerunner military organization within the Builder rate? ...that the Unified Earth Government is headed by a president? ...that the proper name of the Huragok carrying the Superintendent's Vergil subroutine in Halo 3: ODST is Quick to Adjust? ...that Haruspis was a title given to Forerunner entities who watched over the Domain? ...that the UNSC Air Force and UNSC Army occupy UNSC territory as defensive forces? ...that Spartan-IVs and Sangheili participate in War Games simulations together on Anvil Station? ...that the Sangheili are oviparous, meaning that they lay eggs rather than giving live birth? ...that the Covenant Sangheili Kitun 'Arach fought briefly on the side of humans? ...that Sgt. Marvin Mobuto nearly cleared the Flood-infested Library of Alpha Halo without any powered armor or augmentations? ...that Gek 'Lhar was blinded in one eye by Rion Forge? ...that all Spartan-IIIs received tougher training than the Spartan-IIs? ...that the Bullfrogs in Halo: Reach are part of the ODST Special Purpose Forces? ...that all Spartan-IIIs studied the tactics and field operations of the Spartan-IIs while they were in training?
 * ...that Hunters are actually made up of smaller, worm-like creatures known as Lekgolo?

...that the 105th Drop Jet Platoon was slaughtered by Unggoy in the Battle of Jericho VII? ...that the United Nations was placed in charge of Earth's national governments once humanity started colonizing nearby planets? ...that the UNSC is over 400 years old? ...that North America has been unified into a North American Republic? ...that the history of the Covenant is depicted in seven murals in a deleted scene? ...that Project HAYABUSA was a rival to Project MJOLNIR? ...that a slipspace explosion sent a UNSC AI from the year 2552 to the year 2004? ...that The Ark was making a replacement for Installation 04? ...that the Battle of Harvest saw the largest assembled UNSC fleet at that point in human history? ...that the majority of colonists on Harvest are of American descent? ...that the first known Covenant colony was the planet Joyous Exultation? ...that the UNSC was formed during the Interplanetary War, which occurred in the 2160s? ...that the planet Onyx contained a Forerunner city? ...that Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2 take place during the Ninth Age of Reclamation? ...that Road 32-B was the route of extraction for SPARTAN-II Blue Team on Victoria during their raid on Camp New Hope? ...that the first three Halo games happened only in three months, with Halo Combat Evolved in September, Halo 2 in October to the middle of November, and Halo 3 from November to December 2552, with its epilogue in early 2553? ...that the Kig-Yar built a space habitat with the Insurrectionists called the Rubble? ...that the ancient Kig-Yar experienced a gladiatorial era on Eayn? ...that the Jiralhanae homeworld Doisac has three satellites called Warial, Soirapt, and Teash? ...that science lances were assembled by the Prophet of Regret in 2525, after the Battle of Chi Ceti to try and study SPARTANs' MJOLNIR technology? ...that the population of Earth immediately after the Human-Covenant War sat at 200 million? ...that the crowning of new Covenant Hierarchs takes place during the Ascension? ...that the Unggoy Rebellion began as a conflict between the Unggoy and Kig-Yar over shared resources? ...that the UNSC's CASTLE Base was intentionally built on top of a Forerunner complex? ...that Luna, Earth's moon, has been colonized? ...that the UNSC honored Master Chief Petty Officer John-117's actions with a musical event called Believe? ...that the Forerunners believed they had inherited the Mantle of Responsibility from the Precursors? ...that Earth has a surveillance grid that the government uses to monitor the actions of civilians? ...that a Forerunner installation was discovered underneath the colony Coral before the planet was reported destroyed by the Covenant? ...that Requiem was the first shield world to be constructed? ...the SPARTAN-IIs were housed and trained in the Reach FLEETCOM Military Complex? ...that the Carver Findings predicted that the Insurrection would eventually result in the collapse of human civilization? ...that the Covenant fragmented into many factions after the Human-Covenant War? ...that humans and the San'Shyuum were allies in the distant past? ...that the Forerunners' interstellar empire was known as the ecumene and encompassed three million fertile worlds? ...that the Domain is a sentient information storage medium that was once used by the Forerunners? ...that Dr. Halsey's personal journal was retrieved from SWORD Base by the Office of Naval Intelligence? ...that the Halos destroyed all Precursor artifacts in the galaxy? ...that the book A Soldier's Tale: Rainforest Wars by Jeremiah Mendez was considered a classic in the 26th century? ...that the UNSC Marines' first combat deployment was in the Mars Campaign of 2163? ...that Project Rebirth was an effort to revitalize the city of New Mombasa after the Covenant War? ...that a number of announcements in Swahili are heard in the Halo 2 level Outskirts? ...that the Frieden were an anti-United Nations fascist movement based on the Jovian Moons? ...that the Koslovics were a neo-communist movement headed by Vladimir Koslov in the 2160s? ...that the Covenant's founding document was known as the Writ of Union? ...that the United Nations Space Command acted as humanity's military government during the Human-Covenant War? ...that the total human population was estimated to stand at 39 billion by 2511? ...that humanity suffered over 23 billion casualties in the Human-Covenant War? ...that Boren's Syndrome is a fictitious disease fabricated to cover up the augmentations of those involved in the ORION Project? ...that the Callisto Incident was the final spark that incited the Insurrection? ...that the Conservation Measure was an enormous project carried out by the Forerunner Lifeworkers to ensure biodiversity in the galaxy? ...that the Assembly is a secretive collective of smart AIs which has manipulated the course of human civilization for centuries? ...that the UN Colonial Mortal Dictata is a set of laws that forbids the cloning of human beings? ...that human augmentation for military purposes was first attempted during the Interplanetary Wars of the 2160s? ...that the Interplanetary War was concluded with the signing of the Callisto Treaty? ...that Corbulo Academy of Military Science was a UNSC military academy mainly attended by the offspring of high-ranked officials? ...that the SPARTAN-IIs received extensive theoretical education in the Reach Naval Academy? ...that the shield worlds were originally designed as a less destructive alternative to the Halo Array? ...that irukan is a grain consumed by Sangheili? ...that the Houses of Parliament in London were heavily damaged in the 22nd century during an act of domestic terrorism? ...that the lost its entire crew from a bioweapons experiment gone wrong? ...that the Office of Naval Intelligence tricked its own Navy into attacking a Kig-Yar base by lying that its pirates had a stolen bioweapon?

...that the Organon was a mythical Precursor relic that was claimed to be able to activate all Precursor technology? ...that virtually all Forerunner technology is powered by vacuum energy? ...that the causality violations generated by faster-than-light travel are healed through a process known as reconciliation? ...that AIs could theoretically be housed in a hyperdimensional fractal matrix built into raw slipstream space? ...that the Forerunners were capable of manipulating slipspace to create time-dilated dimensional pockets? ...that Covenant warships are coated with nanolaminate hull plating? ...that slipstream space appears pitch black to the naked eye? ...that the Covenant terraformed entire worlds to produce plasma for industrial purposes? ...that the emergency lighting aboard Covenant warships is ultraviolet? ...that humans must use a chemical known as cytoprethaline before entering cryo chambers to prevent ice crystals from forming in their cells? ...that the Forerunners were capable of transcribing organic minds in various different substrates? ...that the Forerunners wore body-assist armor equipped with personal AI constructs known as ancillas? ...that Waypoint is a 26th-century equivalent to the Internet? ...that the chatter is the twenty-sixth century equivalent of the mobile phone? ...that the panic button is an emergency beacon used by UNSC Special Forces teams? ...that the logic plague is a self-perpetuating, information-based aspect of the Flood? ...that the Maginot Line is a hyperspherical defense network created by the Forerunners? ...that a design seed was a piece of Forerunner technology capable of constructing entire starships out of locally-obtained resources? ...that Modular Dispersal Technology is a compartmentalized design philosophy employed on Forerunner and Covenant starships? ...that by the 26th century, occurrences of cancer are extremely rare and easily treatable? ...that rumbledrugs are chemicals which temporarily grant their user superhuman abilities? ...that saddle boxes are specialized slipspace drives used in military experiments? ...that damaged organs can be replaced via flash cloning technology? ...that the Forerunners stored data exclusively in quantum foam-based substrates? ...that neural physics was the basis of all Precursor technology? ...that the Project CHRYSANTHEMUM bioaugmentation set improved on the SPARTAN-II augmentation procedures? ...that while the SPARTAN-IVs' biological enhancements are less potent than those of their predecessors, their more advanced GEN2 MJOLNIR armor compensates for this? ... that UNSC Equipment Code 20.00.62 dictates what colors a Spartan can use on his or her armor? ...that Te is the Hunter homeworld? ...that Sanghelios is the Sangheili homeworld? ...that Balaho is the Unggoy homeworld? ...that Doisac is the Jiralhanae homeworld? ...that Eayn is the Kig-Yar homeworld? ...that Palamok is the Yanme'e homeworld? ...that Ghibalb was the homeworld of the Forerunner race? ...that Earth was known as Erde-Tyrene in the distant past? ...that Mars has been terraformed and is home to major industrial centers, including the Reyes-McLees Shipyards? ...that Unified German Republic corporations had a major presence on the Jovian Moons? ...that Seaward was a low-tech Forerunner retreat world and the Flood's first target in the Forerunner-Flood war? ...that the human colony world Circumstance was famed for its universities and courts of justice? ...that Substance is the blue gas giant in Halo 2 that Installation 05 orbits? ...that Eridanus Secundus was a major Insurrectionist hideout in the Eridanus system? ...that the San'Shyuum regarded the Planet of Blue and Red as one of the wonders of the galaxy? ...that the San'Shyuum Stoics were specifically skilled in biotechnology and genetics? ...that the center of Forerunner governance was a massive structure known as the Capital? ...that kivas were rugged pioneer settlements in the wilderness of the colony world Reach? ...that keeps are Sangheili familial residences and assembly houses? ...that many planets and moons in the Sol system have been terraformed for human habitation? ...that Venezia is a lawless world co-inhabited by humans and various former Covenant client species? ...that the Oort cloud of the Epsilon Eridani system contains Forerunner artifacts? ...that Joint Occupation Zones are areas under cooperative UNSC and Sangheili control? ...that a naeori is a massive, aquatic animal native to the seas of Draco III? ...that Tribute is a major human colony with a strong economy and large industrial capacity? ...that the Mombasa Inlet Plant was a Fronk's Formed Fish processing facility in the Mombasa Quays? ...that the bioaugmentation program of the SPARTAN-IIIs was codenamed Project CHRYSANTHEMUM? ...that the sterile field generator is a piece of human medical technology that eliminates harmful bacteria and other microorganisms in its area of effect? ...that the combat harnesses of high-ranking Sangheili increase their strength and speed much like MJOLNIR?

...that the BR55 battle rifle is replaced by the Suppressed SMG in Halo 3: ODST? ...that Sierra 117 and Floodgate are the only two levels of the Halo 3 campaign that do not feature either a Rocket Launcher or Fuel Rod Gun? ...that the M6 Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle is the official name of the "Spartan Laser"? ...that the Plasma Rifle in Halo 3 has the same rate-of-fire and damage-per-hit as the Brute Plasma Rifle in Halo 2? ...that one Spartan Laser costs more to produce than 7,266 Frag Grenades? ...that Avery Johnson used a M99 Special Application Scoped Rifle in his assassination of Jerald Mulkey Ander? ...that the C-12 shaped charge can blow through three meters of Titanium-A battleplate? ...that the escape pod from Halo: Combat Evolved is called the Bumblebee? ...that the hard sound rifles, used by ONI assassins, kill instantly and leave no entry wounds? ...that only the Plasma Rifle, Plasma Pistol, Needler and the Energy Sword stayed in-game throughout the original Halo trilogy? ...that the UNSC Army has its own variant of the M6 magnum called the M6J/C Carbine? ...that Halo is an intragalactic weapon? ...that the Mongoose does not appear in the RTS game, Halo Wars? ...that Plasma Rifles are much more effective against Flood combat forms in Halo 3 than in any other game? ...that slipstream space translations for a require 4.3 quadrillion (4.3 * 1015) calculations of the quantum field per second? ...that the received its thrusters in 2530 from the ? ...that a Covenant CPV-class heavy destroyer is 1500 meters long? ...that Covenant starships are powered with pinch fusion reactors? ...that Warthogs have been used by the UNSC since 2319? ...that the is one of the oldest and most revered ships in the UNSC fleet? ...that in 2552 there is a popular magazine called Car & Pilot Magazine? ...that C-12 is an explosive powerful enough to destroy a five-story building with only a 4x4x4 inch cube? ...that the military vehicle known as the Warthog has a sports car variant, the Hog? ...that the energy sword is unusable in Halo: Combat Evolved? ...that the Covenant battle station Unyielding Hierophant was repeatedly referred to as the "uneven elephant" by Avery Johnson? ...that a Flamethrower was intended to be put into the first two Halo games, but for balance reasons wasn't included in campaign until Halo 3? ...that the Brute Chopper is a variation of a plow designed by an Engineer named Lighter Than Some as a peace offering to humanity? ...that the has a sister ship, the ? ...that pictures are visible on the Halo 2 Scorpion tread? ...that there was a deleted concept for a police Warthog that was codenamed 2 Tickets to the Gun Show? ...that there is a non-canon Plasma Rifle in Halo 2 with the power of a Scarab's main cannon? ...that the Scarab in Halo 3 is programmed with an AI, so it walks strategically around the battlefield? ...that the Ghost is the only Covenant vehicle usable in every game of the series? ...that the stealth cruiser  is the largest prowler-type vessel ever built? ...that the war sphinx was a type of powerful fighting suit worn by Forerunner Warrior-Servants? ...that Mantle's Approach, the Didact's flagship in Halo 4, is over 371 kilometers tall? ...that the Needler's crystalline ammunition is called blamite? ...that the Audacity was the Librarian's personal starship? ...that has a crew of 17,000? ...that the Scarab is operated by a Lekgolo colony? ...that the Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine, or slipspace drive, can be used as a weapon of mass destruction? ...that Keyships were used by the Forerunners to reseed life in the galaxy after the Halo Array's firing? ...that the M808 Scorpion has been in service since 2218? ...that the Z-250 lightrifle becomes stronger when it is scoped-in?
 * ...that a CSO-class supercarrier is almost 18 miles long?

...that when a Brute Chieftain is infected by the Flood, his armor will turn blue? ...that there is a lone Sentinel in Halo 2 that fires Needler rounds? ...that the Arbiter was originally called the Dervish, but this was changed to avoid being religiously offensive to Muslims? ...that crouching while jumping gives the player extra height? ...that a joke scene depicting Sergeant Johnson hugging an Elite can be seen by beating the final level of Halo: Combat Evolved on Legendary? ...that Pan Cam allows the player to leave the confines of a map while in Theater Mode? ...that a glitch can take players above the Halo 2 level The Oracle? ...that the Ring of Rockets glitch can be mimicked with a Missile Pod in Halo 3? ...that a glitch in Halo: Reach Forge can make the player impervious to all forms of damage except for assassinations? ...that some assassinations have enough range to kill a second enemy who stands too close to the attacker? ...that the Arbiter can be seen meleeing while dual wielding in Halo 3? ...that Lockout is allegedly haunted by the Ghost of Lockout? ...that a mysterious email was sent out containing references to Halo 3 before its release? ...that all copies of Crackdown gave access to the Halo 3 Beta? ...that there are no Sangheili Zealots in Halo 3? ...that it is possible to see Installation 08 at the Cartographer on the Halo 3 level The Ark? ...that Halo: Combat Evolved was originally going to be a third-person shooter? ...that humorous placeholders for scripted dialog were found in the Halo 2 program? ...that a creature called the Flood Juggernaut is in the programming of Halo 2 even though it was cut out of the final game? ...that Bungie has a popular April Fools joke called Pimps at Sea? ...that Veronica Dare is unlocked for play in Halo 3: ODST's Firefight by beating the Campaign on Legendary? ...that the melee power of the Skull is equal to that of a Shotgun blast? ...that the Halo game engine was also used in a game called Stubbs the Zombie? ...that Halo 2 modding shows that Cortana has animations for some weapons, such as the Plasma Rifle? ...that the Mayday Texts contain numerous literary allusions? ...that the Halo Story Bible serves as a compendium for all Halo canon and is referenced when developing new titles? ...that the alien words spoken by Jackals and Elites in Halo: Combat Evolved are simply reversed English phrases? ...that the alien words spoken by Grunts and Elites in Halo 4 are Sangheili? ...that attempting to create an account in Halo: Combat Evolved called ".fortune" will trigger the appearance of a fortune-cookie-like phrase? ...that a mysterious message was found reversed in the Halo 2 soundtrack? ...that there are Cavemen in Sierra 117? ...that there are over 6000 unique Armor Permutations combinations in Halo 3? ...that a serial number on the M808B Main Battle Tank is the birth date of Halo: Combat Evolved 's Art Director? ...that Mountain Dew Game Fuel was an energy drink used to promote Halo 3? ...that Marines will smile when the player gives them a stronger weapon and frown when given a weaker weapon? ...that Halo 3 's Marine portrayed by voice-actor Adam Baldwin makes homage to his role on Firefly? ...that Derelict and Boarding Action are the first two maps set in space? ...that Orbital is the first Halo 3 map to be set in space? ...that brief portions of an Early Halo 2 script have been transcribed? ...that a Thirsty Grunt easter egg is hidden in a section of Halo: Combat Evolved? ...that Jason Jones can be seen naked in an easter egg in Halo 3? ...that the Halo series contains numerous biblical references? ...that the Iron skull enables permanent death for co-op players in all difficulty levels? ...that humorous messages can be found written on the Assault bomb in Halo 2? ...that devoted Bungie fan Claude Errera had a Halo character and Reach nightclub named after him? ...that, in addition to voicing Cortana, actress Jen Taylor has voiced Princess Peach in the Mario games? ...that Halo Wars concept art depicts an Arctic Beast? ...that the Halo series includes several Audio Dramas: i love bees ' Axon Clips, Halo 3: ODST 's Sadie's Story, and Hunt the Truth? ...that although their storylines and universes are separate, Halo contains many references to Bungie 's 1994 Mac FPS Marathon? ...that in addition to writing Halo music, Martin O'Donnell wrote the jingles for Mr. Clean and Flintstone Kids Vitamins? ...that "Blam!" was the second codename for Halo: Combat Evolved, replacing "Monkey Nuts"? ...that someone bought the web address "ilovepees.com" hoping to get hits from I Love Bees fans incorrectly entering the web address? ...that an alien called the Doberman Gator was designed, but scrapped? ...that WETA Workshop, a company in New Zealand, actually made a to-scale Warthog and two Mongooses? ...that Spartan-III players have a death animation in Halo: Reach that depicts them aiming their weapons at the enemy in front of them while crawling on the floor? ...that Titan was a canceled Halo MMO that was in development by Ensemble Studios? ...that you can convert an enemy Elite to your side in Halo 5: Guardians? ...that the character Benjamin Giraud was named after the late artist Jean "Mobius" Giraud? ...that Microsoft named the first of their Project Natick computers after a character from i love bees? ...that Halo Wars 2 is the first game to not feature Kig-Yar? ...that the now-canon institution of the United Rebel Front was accidentally created by Halopedia? ...that the Banished were once open to recruiting humans into their ranks?