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+{{Status|RealWorld}}
-'''Conversations from the Universe''' is a booklet included in the Limited Collector's Edition of ''[[Halo 2]]''. It contains various conversations, letters and logs from characters in the ''Halo'' universe.
+[[File:Halo 2 LE Conversations from the Universe.JPG|thumb|200px|Conversations from the 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.
+{{Clear}}
 ==The Conversations==
-===343 Guilty Spark's Log===
+{{Tabcontainer|
+|title1=343 Guilty Spark's Log
+|content1=
 >>> [[343 Guilty Spark|343 GUILTY SPARK]] - EXTRACTED/TRANSMITTED/VOLUNTEERED FROM LOG >>>
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 Revolution 56-11.334: Oh dear. Containment protocols appear to have been violated.
-The interlopers appear to have accidentally released the [[The Flood|Flood]] [[flood infection form|infection forms]]. This situation is rapidly deteriorating. Most of these interlopers appear to contain ample calcium stores. And they've brought plentiful means for the Flood to escape containment and spread. How impossibly thoughtless. I suppose I'll have to activate the facility.
+The interlopers appear to have accidentally released the [[The Flood|Flood]] [[Pod infector|infection forms]]. This situation is rapidly deteriorating. Most of these interlopers appear to contain ample calcium stores. And they've brought plentiful means for the Flood to escape containment and spread. How impossibly thoughtless. I suppose I'll have to activate the facility.
 Revolution 56-11.335: Thank goodness. A [[Reclaimer]] is here. And what perfect timing. I am sure he will assist me cleaning up this irritating mess.
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 :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
-===Letter from Coral===
+|content2=
->>> CENSORED FOR: "ARTIFACT ON [[Coral|CORAL]]." - ESKO KORPIJAAKKO (UNSC ADJUNCT 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.
-We've been joined by a [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] science team, and what I believe are [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] agents. They're actually quite helpful, if secretive, and have supplied us with excellent tech. However, they're most definitely NOT archaeologists and have very different ideas of how long a dig should take.
+We've been joined by a [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] science team, and what I believe are [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] agents. They're actually quite helpful, if secretive, and have supplied us with excellent tech. However, they're most definitely NOT [[Xenoarchaeology|archaeologists]] and have very different ideas of how long a dig should take.
 There are things they don't wish us to discuss on open channels, and I'll respect that, but this artifact is truly remarkable.
-The object on Coral was discovered during routine quarrying. Explosives revealed the top of the object, blasting out a depth of around 30 meters. Surrounding rock and dirt were evaporated- but this object wasn't even scorched.
+The [[Coral#History|object on Coral]] was discovered during routine quarrying. Explosives revealed the top of the object, blasting out a depth of around 30 meters. Surrounding rock and dirt were evaporated- but this object wasn't even scorched.
 It's undeniably alien. For one thing, it is made of a material we can't identify. It's a metallic crystal, although its mode of manufacture is unexplained. It's architecturally perfect. Walls are identical in height to a near-atomic scale. Symmetry is impossibly accurate. Yet it's rich in detail, and adorned with what appear to be purely decorative, artistic motifs.
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 Ever yours, Esko
+|title3=Black Box from Sacred Promise
-===Black Box from Sacred Promise===
+|content3=
 >>> INTERPRETED TRANSCRIPT FROM BLACK BOX RECOVERED FROM SACRED PROMISE >>>
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 NAV.:  [simultaneous with above] 5... 4... 3... 2...
+|title4=Cortana and Solipsil
-===Cortana and Solipsil===
+|content4=
 >>> RECORD EXTRACT OF CONVERSATION - TWO YEARS PRIOR TO EVENTS AT ARTIFACT "HALO" >>>
 >>>> UNSC AI "[[Cortana|CORTANA]]" COMMUNICATION WITH ONI LOAN/CONTRACT AI "[[Solipsil|SOLIPSIL]]" >>> RICH DATASTREAM >>> CONFIDENTIAL >>> BURST MODE/BINARY/SPLIT PROTOCOL/NON-SENSITIVE/INTERAI SOCIAL/LOW ENCRYPTION
->.AI-CORT> I had a discussion with [[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] about the similarities between a [[SPARTAN-II|Spartan]] and an [[Artificial intelligence|AI]]. Her point was that we're both human-created tools, both sentient and both play a leading role in the protection and safety of the populace. But her analogy troubled me and I told her so.
+>.AI-CORT> I had a discussion with [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] about the similarities between a [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] and an [[Artificial intelligence|AI]]. Her point was that we're both human-created tools, both sentient and both play a leading role in the protection and safety of the populace. But her analogy troubled me and I told her so.
 >.AI-SOLIPS> She has a point Cortana. We're weapons, part of a program, every bit as much as the Spartans.
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 >C> Not yet. But I'm looking forward to it.
+|title5=Elite Conversation
-===Elite Conversation===
+|content5=
 >>> 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.
+|title6=Letter from Truth
-===Letter from Truth===
+|content6=
 ''Note that this letter has been unencrypted''
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 By my own hand
 [[Prophet of Truth]]
+|title7=Letter from Supposition
-===Letter from Supposition===
+|content7=
 >>> LETTER TO THE COUNCIL OF DEED AND DOCTRINE >>>
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 I submit to your appraisal.
+|title8=Grunt Conversation
-===Grunt Conversation===
+|content8=
 >>> 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."
+|title9=Letter to the Master Chief
-===Letter to the Master Chief===
+|content9=
->>> M25L RECOVERY STATION/CENSORED/CLEARED >>>
+>>> M2SL RECOVERY STATION/CENSORED/CLEARED >>>
 [[John-117|117]],
-As you might imagine - though I know you won't - I've heard quite a bit of your recent adventures on the [[Halo]]. I'm glad you made it; I have to assume you always will. Recovery is going well and I am proceeding on to fourth stage rehabilitation. It is significantly more painful than previous stages, but I'm happy to be skinned once again.
+As you might imagine - though I know you won't - I've heard quite a bit of your recent adventures on the [[Installation 04|Halo]]. I'm glad you made it; I have to assume you always will. Recovery is going well and I am proceeding on to fourth stage rehabilitation. It is significantly more painful than previous stages, but I'm happy to be skinned once again.
-I hear that you will be testing the new Mark VI. I will definitely look for the reports on how it works out. The specs are obviously improved, but the choice to incorporate further Covenant technology somehow makes my skin crawl.
+I hear that you will be testing the new [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark VI|Mark VI]]. I will definitely look for the reports on how it works out. The specs are obviously improved, but the choice to incorporate further Covenant technology somehow makes my skin crawl.
-We miss you, John. I've asked [[Avery Junior Johnson|Sergeant Johnson]] to let me know if you're ever near the M25L Recovery Station and perhaps I'll be able to come see you. I'm hoping I'll have the chance soon. Today, humanity feels pale and thin with only ghosts to defend her heart. I feel much the same.
+We miss you, John. I've asked [[Sergeant]] [[Avery Johnson|Johnson]] to let me know if you're ever near the M2SL Recovery Station and perhaps I'll be able to come see you. I'm hoping I'll have the chance soon. Today, humanity feels pale and thin with only ghosts to defend her heart. I feel much the same.
 I'll write again.
 -[[Cassandra-075|Cassandra]]
+|title10=343 Guilty Spark's Guide
-===343 Guilty Spark's Guide===
+|content10=
 >>> 343 GUILTY SPARK. EVENT RECORD 14361-ALPHA: REVOLUTION 56-11.335 >>>
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 Jackal [buzzard, chicken, vulture] Kig-yar<br>
 Prophet [None Classified] Prophet<br>
+}}
 ==Trivia==
-* The comments made by 343 Guilty Spark in his first log entry appears to hint that other space-faring civilizations have discovered Installation 04, other than the Covenant and Humanity. This is confirmed in the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' [[Terminal/Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|terminals]].
 * 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.
-==External link==
+==Sources==
-*[http://halo.bungie.org/misc/conversations.pdf '''Halo.Bungie.Org''': ''Conversations From the Universe'']
+{{Ref/Sources}}
+==External links==
+*[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]])
+*[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/oni-files/conversations-from-the-universe '''Halo Waypoint''': Conversations From the Universe]
+{{Manual}}
+{{Navbox/Media/ShortStories}}
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+[[Category:Game manuals|2 Conversations]]
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+[[Category:Canon]]