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There are four '''reversed messages''' in the Halo series, one in [[Halo 2|''Halo 2'']], and three in [[Halo 3|''Halo 3'']].
There are four '''reversed messages''' in the Halo series, one in [[Halo 2|''Halo 2'']], and three in [[Halo 3|''Halo 3'']]. See: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsEo2u10ziM&fmt=18


== Destroyer's Invocation Message ==
== Destroyer's Invocation Message ==
(For three messages go to [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsEo2u10ziM&fmt=18 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsEo2u10ziM&fmt=18]) .
In the ''Halo 2'' song ''Destroyer's Invocation'', (the first movement of the ''Mausoleum Suite'' on the ''Halo 2: Original Soundtrack'', a mysterious voice chants. If this mumbling is reversed ([[Media:Reversed_message.ogg|listen]]), a voice is heard saying:  
In the ''Halo 2'' song ''Destroyer's Invocation'', (the first movement of the ''Mausoleum Suite'' on the ''Halo 2: Original Soundtrack'', a mysterious voice chants. If this mumbling is reversed ([[Media:Reversed_message.ogg|listen]]), a voice is heard saying:  


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== Black Tower Message ==
== Black Tower Message ==
In the ''Halo 3'' soundtrack, during the first few minutes of the track ''Black Tower'', there is yet another message that can be heard if you reverse the song. Here is a transcript:
In the ''Halo 3'' soundtrack, during the first few minutes of the track ''Black Tower'', there is yet another message that can be heard if you reverse the song. Here is a transcript:


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:''Not with a bang but a whimper.''
:''Not with a bang but a whimper.''


== Gravemind/Dread Intrusion Message ==
== Dread Intrusion Message ==
 
Also in the ''Halo 3'' soundtrack, a reversed message can be heard in the tracks ''[[Gravemind]]'', and ''Dread Intrusion''. The entire message is currently unknown, however, several lines are intelligible. Oddly, the voice during these messages sounds different from Gravemind. It echoes considerably, rendering several lines unknown, it is much deeper in pitch, and multiple other voices can be heard. This could be a reference to multiple Graveminds from the past that  speak as one because of inherited knowledge. The first two lines both have [[7]] syllables each, a possible [[7]] reference.
Also in the ''Halo 3'' soundtrack, a reversed message can be heard in the tracks ''[[Gravemind]]'', and ''Dread Intrusion''. The entire message is currently unknown, however, several lines are intelligible. Oddly, the voice during these messages sounds different from Gravemind. It echoes considerably, rendering several lines unknown, it is much deeper in pitch, and multiple other voices can be heard. This could be a reference to multiple Graveminds from the past that  speak as one because of inherited knowledge. The first two lines both have [[7]] syllables each, a possible [[7]] reference.


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A voice can also be heard on the level, [[The Covenant (Level)|The Covenant]]. It can be found on the second tower's control room, where there are [[Brute Stalkers]].
A voice can also be heard on the level, [[The Covenant (Level)|The Covenant]]. It can be found on the second tower's control room, where there are [[Brute Stalkers]].
== Halo 3: ODST ==
 When a distortion in some audio logs was heard some curious gamers began to think there may be a backwards message in those distortions. (Example: When Sadie is using an ATM a distortion was heard) It is unknown if this is true or what the messages say.


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