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'''Conversations from the Universe''', also known as the "'''Esoteric'''" manual, 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. | '''Conversations from the Universe''', also known as the "'''Esoteric'''" manual{{Ref/Site|URL=http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/9/9/F99AB8F0-5191-4EDD-B312-7A9B9E4784FA/Halo2_Esoteric_MNL_EN-US.pdf|SiteName=Xbox.com|PageName=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, before being posted in their entirety on [[Halo Waypoint]].{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/oni-files/conversations-from-the-universe|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=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|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-feet-first|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=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. | |||
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==The Conversations== | ==The Conversations== | ||
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|title1=343 Guilty Spark's Log | |||
|content1= | |||
>>> [[343 Guilty Spark|343 GUILTY SPARK]] - EXTRACTED/TRANSMITTED/VOLUNTEERED FROM LOG >>> | >>> [[343 Guilty Spark|343 GUILTY SPARK]] - EXTRACTED/TRANSMITTED/VOLUNTEERED FROM LOG >>> | ||
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:reaction/Flood containment achieved by Reclaimer | :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 | |||
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>>> CENSORED FOR: "ARTIFACT ON [[Coral|CORAL]]." - ESKO KORPIJAAKKO (UNSC ADJUNCT [[Orion Archaeological Expedition|ORION ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPEDITION]]) >>> | >>> CENSORED FOR: "ARTIFACT ON [[Coral|CORAL]]." - ESKO KORPIJAAKKO (UNSC ADJUNCT [[Orion Archaeological Expedition|ORION ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXPEDITION]]) >>> | ||
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Ever yours, Esko | Ever yours, Esko | ||
|title3=Black Box from Sacred Promise | |||
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>>> INTERPRETED TRANSCRIPT FROM BLACK BOX RECOVERED FROM SACRED PROMISE >>> | >>> INTERPRETED TRANSCRIPT FROM BLACK BOX RECOVERED FROM SACRED PROMISE >>> | ||
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NAV.: [simultaneous with above] 5... 4... 3... 2... | NAV.: [simultaneous with above] 5... 4... 3... 2... | ||
|title4=Cortana and Solipsil | |||
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>>> RECORD EXTRACT OF CONVERSATION - TWO YEARS PRIOR TO EVENTS AT ARTIFACT "HALO" >>> | >>> RECORD EXTRACT OF CONVERSATION - TWO YEARS PRIOR TO EVENTS AT ARTIFACT "HALO" >>> | ||
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>C> Not yet. But I'm looking forward to it. | >C> Not yet. But I'm looking forward to it. | ||
|title5=Elite Conversation | |||
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>>> EXTRACT OF SANCTIONED [[Sangheili|SANGHEILI]] EAVESDROP// FOR THE ATTENTION OF [[Jiralhanae|JIRALHANAE]] MILITARY ADJUNCT AMBASSADOR >>> | >>> 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. | >>> Let us discuss this at a more prudent moment. A Jiralhanae approaches. | ||
|title6=Letter from Truth | |||
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''Note that this letter has been unencrypted'' | ''Note that this letter has been unencrypted'' | ||
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By my own hand | By my own hand | ||
[[Prophet of Truth]] | [[Prophet of Truth]] | ||
|title7=Letter from Supposition | |||
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>>> LETTER TO THE COUNCIL OF DEED AND DOCTRINE >>> | >>> LETTER TO THE COUNCIL OF DEED AND DOCTRINE >>> | ||
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I submit to your appraisal. | I submit to your appraisal. | ||
|title8=Grunt Conversation | |||
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>>> INTERCEPT/TRANSLATION/SUB-SPACE BURST/CLASSIFIED/>>> FORWARD FOR ANTHRO-LINGUISTIC-POLITICAL CHECK. | >>> 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." | "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 | |||
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>>> M2SL RECOVERY STATION/CENSORED/CLEARED >>> | >>> M2SL RECOVERY STATION/CENSORED/CLEARED >>> | ||
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-[[Cassandra-075|Cassandra]] | -[[Cassandra-075|Cassandra]] | ||
|title10=343 Guilty Spark's Guide | |||
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>>> 343 GUILTY SPARK. EVENT RECORD 14361-ALPHA: REVOLUTION 56-11.335 >>> | >>> 343 GUILTY SPARK. EVENT RECORD 14361-ALPHA: REVOLUTION 56-11.335 >>> | ||
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Jackal [buzzard, chicken, vulture] Kig-yar<br> | Jackal [buzzard, chicken, vulture] Kig-yar<br> | ||
Prophet [None Classified] Prophet<br> | Prophet [None Classified] Prophet<br> | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* 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. | * 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. | ||
==Sources== | |||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://halo.bungie.org/misc/conversations.pdf ''' | *[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]]) | *[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] | *[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/oni-files/conversations-from-the-universe '''Halo Waypoint''': Conversations From the Universe] | ||
