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[[File:Bulletin board compare.jpg|right|thumb|333px|The Bulletin Board on the ''Autumn's'' bridge in both ''[[Halo Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Anniversary]]''.]] | [[File:Bulletin board compare.jpg|right|thumb|333px|The Bulletin Board on the ''Autumn's'' bridge in both ''[[Halo Combat Evolved]]'' and ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Anniversary]]''.]] | ||
On the [[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|first]] and [[The Maw|last]] of the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' levels, a '''bulletin board''' can be found just outside the [[bridge]] of the ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]''.<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'''</ref> There are two versions of it featured within | On the [[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|first]] and [[The Maw|last]] of the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' levels, a '''bulletin board''' can be found just outside the [[bridge]] of the ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]''.<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'''</ref> There are two versions of it featured within ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Anniversary]]''.<ref>[http://www.gamesradar.com/halo-combat-evolved-anniversary-review/ '''Gamesradar.com:''' ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary review'']</ref> | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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Some of the [[list of "seven" references in Halo|seven]] messages on the bulletin boards look plausible, some are just silly, and still others are hidden [[:Category:Easter Eggs|Easter eggs]]. | Some of the [[list of "seven" references in Halo|seven]] messages on the bulletin boards look plausible, some are just silly, and still others are hidden [[:Category:Easter Eggs|Easter eggs]]. | ||
There are actually more bulletin boards on the ''Pillar of Autumn'', one being found on the mission, ''[[The Maw]]'', where there is a shattered board right through the cafeteria alongside two [[health pack|medical packs]] and an empty [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|shotgun]]. | There are actually more bulletin boards on the ''Pillar of Autumn'', one being found on the mission, ''[[The Maw]]'', where there is a shattered board right through the cafeteria alongside two [[health pack|medical packs]] and an empty [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|shotgun]], but the first is the only one with legible messages. | ||
One post on the board says: "Missing: Calico Cat: Answers to [[Jonesy]]" This is a reference to ''Alien'' and ''Aliens'', two movies that ''[[Halo universe|Halo]]'' draws inspiration from, to include the banter of a [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] soldier. Jonesy was a Calico cat in the series and | One post on the board says: "Missing: Calico Cat: Answers to [[Jonesy]]" This is a reference to ''Alien'' and ''Aliens'', two movies that ''[[Halo universe|Halo]]'' draws inspiration from, to include the banter of a [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] soldier. Jones, sometimes called Jonesy, was a Calico cat in the series and was a survivor of the first movie, along with Ripley. | ||
There is a picture of [[Earth]] from the Moon with the caption "Fight for Her" on it. This is likely a propaganda piece that was disseminated by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]. It also shows Africa, which may be a reference or foreshadowing to where the Ark's portal is hidden. | There is a picture of [[Earth]] from the Moon with the caption "Fight for Her" on it. This is likely a propaganda piece that was disseminated by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]. It also shows Africa, which may be a reference or foreshadowing to where the Ark's portal is hidden. | ||
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Appearing within the same location as ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', the board features new messages, new Easter eggs, a technologically upgraded appearance, and new references to ''[[Halo]]'' media. The board features a bar with the options "File, Edit, Object, Window, Help." | Appearing within the same location as ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', the board features new messages, new Easter eggs, a technologically upgraded appearance, and new references to ''[[Halo]]'' media. The board features a bar with the options "File, Edit, Object, Window, Help." | ||
One of the posts | One of the posts parallels the original version of the board's notice alerting that Jonesy is missing. In this version, a cat is noted to have been found. The "cat" in the notice's photo also clearly appears to be an [[Wikipedia:Opossum|Opossum]]. The handwritten poster reads: | ||
''Cat Found!!!<br/> | ''Cat Found!!!<br/> | ||
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*''If she's yours, call Dan <u>714-</u>''[redacted] | *''If she's yours, call Dan <u>714-</u>''[redacted] | ||
Next to this post is a notice asking "Have you seen my goose? He is missing. Reward offered." This is another reference | Next to this post is a notice asking "Have you seen my goose? He is missing. Reward offered." This is another reference to Jonesy. In the picture, the goose has laid a golden egg. | ||
Another one of the posts displayed on the board includes a distinct reference to the "[[Unidentified planet|Legendary planet]]" which is featured within [[Halo 3]]'s ending and is to be featured in [[Halo 4]]. The poster advertises "Sneak Preview Night" to a new film called ''Dark Planetoid Rising'' - "[[7|7pm]] Friday, Aft Theater [No reserved seats]" - a reference to [http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=9274467&postcount=33832 a 2008 NeoGAF meme]. The poster for the advertisement is a direct screenshot of the Legendary planet. | Another one of the posts displayed on the board includes a distinct reference to the "[[Unidentified planet|Legendary planet]]" which is featured within [[Halo 3]]'s ending and is to be featured in [[Halo 4]]. The poster advertises "Sneak Preview Night" to a new film called ''Dark Planetoid Rising'' - "[[7|7pm]] Friday, Aft Theater [No reserved seats]" - a reference to [http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=9274467&postcount=33832 a 2008 NeoGAF meme]. The poster for the advertisement is a direct screenshot of the Legendary planet. | ||
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''Saturday 1600 hours'' | ''Saturday 1600 hours'' | ||
The [[Defiant Map Pack]]'s promotional image can be seen within the top-right corner, declaring "Defy the Covenant. | The [[Defiant Map Pack]]'s promotional image can be seen within the top-right corner, declaring "Defy the Covenant", in parallel to the original propaganda poster. | ||
Beneath that a small poster advertises: | Beneath that a small poster advertises: | ||
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{{Easter Egg}} | {{Easter Egg}} | ||
[[Category:Halo: Combat Evolved Easter Eggs]] | [[Category:Halo: Combat Evolved Easter Eggs]] | ||