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==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
*'''11 June 2007''' - [http:// | *'''11 June 2007''' - [http://halo.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=11263399 System Integrity Confirmed] thread started by AdjutantReflex. | ||
*'''12 June 2007''' - [http:// | *'''12 June 2007''' - [http://halo.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=11278044 Archive/Resource Estimate] thread started by AdjutantReflex. | ||
*'''13 June 2007''' - AdjutantReflex posts reply to locked forum thread, '''System Integrity Confirmed''' | *'''13 June 2007''' - AdjutantReflex posts reply to locked forum thread, '''System Integrity Confirmed''' | ||
*'''14 June 2007''' - '''Look for the signs, Keepers of the Flame''' email sent to XBox Flash newsletter recipients.[http:// | *'''14 June 2007''' - '''Look for the signs, Keepers of the Flame''' email sent to XBox Flash newsletter recipients.[http://halo.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=11314735 Who?] thread started by AdjutantReflex. | ||
*'''15 June 2007''' - SOTA members congregated in Times Square, holding signs and handing out fliers. | *'''15 June 2007''' - SOTA members congregated in Times Square, holding signs and handing out fliers. | ||
*'''16 June 2007''' - SOTA members congregated elsewhere. | *'''16 June 2007''' - SOTA members congregated elsewhere. | ||
*'''17 June 2007''' - [http:// | *'''17 June 2007''' - [http://halo.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=11359444 Stop It] thread started by AdjutantReflex. | ||
*'''18 June 2007''' - [http:// | *'''18 June 2007''' - [http://halo.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=11372502 That Old Life] thread started by AdjutantReflex. | ||
*'''19 June 2007''' - '''x Foman123 x''' contacted by AdjutantReflex. [http:// | *'''19 June 2007''' - '''x Foman123 x''' contacted by AdjutantReflex. [http://halo.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=11372502 Last Word] thread started by AdjutantReflex. | ||
*'''20 June 2007''' - [[Episode 1|Episode 1 (Server 05)]] unlocked. | *'''20 June 2007''' - [[Episode 1|Episode 1 (Server 05)]] unlocked. | ||
*'''28 June 2007''' - [http:// | *'''28 June 2007''' - [http://halo.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=11524237 Pulse] thread started by AdjutantReflex. | ||
*'''29 June 2007''' - [http:// | *'''29 June 2007''' - [http://halo.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=11530870 Veins of Ice and Poison] thread started by AdjutantReflex. | ||
*'''10 July 2007''' - [[Episode 2]] unlocked. | *'''10 July 2007''' - [[Episode 2]] unlocked. | ||
*'''26 July 2007''' - [[Episode 3]] unlocked. | *'''26 July 2007''' - [[Episode 3]] unlocked. | ||
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===June 2007=== | ===June 2007=== | ||
====First forum threads==== | ====First forum threads==== | ||
At 10:26 AM PST on June 11, 2007, a mysterious thread appeared in the ''Halo 3'' forum on [[Bungie.net]]. The thread, entitled, "System Integrity Confirmed", was created by a user named "AdjutantReflex", whose system security role was "CompoundIntelligence."<ref name="adjutant-first-bnet">[http:// | At 10:26 AM PST on June 11, 2007, a mysterious thread appeared in the ''Halo 3'' forum on [[Bungie.net]]. The thread, entitled, "System Integrity Confirmed", was created by a user named "AdjutantReflex", whose system security role was "CompoundIntelligence."<ref name="adjutant-first-bnet">[http://halo.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=11263399 '''Bungie.net: Halo 3 Forum:''' System Integrity Confirmed]</ref> Users noticed that the text of AdjutantReflex's post was gold, as is the case with "Bungie.net Overlords". | ||
In response to a post wondering if this was the work of a hacker, AdjutantReflex confirmed that it entered Bungie's systems "by force", but stated that its methods were irrelevant because it had no hostile intent. AdjutantReflex then edited the first reply by another user (adding the text "''Checking.''"), demonstrating a system ability to edit other posts. After exactly 100 excited and confused replies from forumgoers, AdjutantReflex locked and stickied the thread, demonstrating its possession of other moderator powers. The thread had been open for about two hours. | In response to a post wondering if this was the work of a hacker, AdjutantReflex confirmed that it entered Bungie's systems "by force", but stated that its methods were irrelevant because it had no hostile intent. AdjutantReflex then edited the first reply by another user (adding the text "''Checking.''"), demonstrating a system ability to edit other posts. After exactly 100 excited and confused replies from forumgoers, AdjutantReflex locked and stickied the thread, demonstrating its possession of other moderator powers. The thread had been open for about two hours. | ||
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AdjutantReflex then moved to [http://www.halo.bungie.org HBO], posting a similar series of mysterious writings in the halo.bungie.org (HBO) forum.<ref name="adjutant-first-hbo">[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=808840 '''HBO Forums:''' System Integrity Confirmed]</ref> | AdjutantReflex then moved to [http://www.halo.bungie.org HBO], posting a similar series of mysterious writings in the halo.bungie.org (HBO) forum.<ref name="adjutant-first-hbo">[http://carnage.bungie.org/haloforum/halo.forum.pl?read=808840 '''HBO Forums:''' System Integrity Confirmed]</ref> | ||
On June 12, at exactly 11:00 AM PST, AdjutantReflex created another thread, titled "Archive/Resource Estimate," with his first post stating that "''Archives/Resources will be compiled in approximately 38 hours [1:00 AM PST on Thursday, June 14].''"<ref>[http:// | On June 12, at exactly 11:00 AM PST, AdjutantReflex created another thread, titled "Archive/Resource Estimate," with his first post stating that "''Archives/Resources will be compiled in approximately 38 hours [1:00 AM PST on Thursday, June 14].''"<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=11278044 '''Bungie.net: Halo 3 Forum:''' Archive/Resource Estimate]</ref> Another several posts followed, but no further substantive information was gleaned. | ||
The next day, at 3:43 PST, AdjutantReflex posted an addendum to "Archive/Resource Estimate", with the text "''Tick Tock.''" June 14 came, and in the hours counting down to AdjutantReflex's 1 AM PST deadline, the account made two more posts. | The next day, at 3:43 PST, AdjutantReflex posted an addendum to "Archive/Resource Estimate", with the text "''Tick Tock.''" June 14 came, and in the hours counting down to AdjutantReflex's 1 AM PST deadline, the account made two more posts. | ||
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Shortly after, the IP was further altered ([http://206.16.223.65/ 206.16.223.63]) to lead participants in the alternate reality game to a site associated with the (presumably fictional) organization known as [[Society of the Ancients]], or SOTA. The site contained a fifth glyph. A few minutes after this discovery, a MySpace page containing references to the SOTA was found. Not much is known about this page, or other Myspace or Facebook profiles at this time. | Shortly after, the IP was further altered ([http://206.16.223.65/ 206.16.223.63]) to lead participants in the alternate reality game to a site associated with the (presumably fictional) organization known as [[Society of the Ancients]], or SOTA. The site contained a fifth glyph. A few minutes after this discovery, a MySpace page containing references to the SOTA was found. Not much is known about this page, or other Myspace or Facebook profiles at this time. | ||
That same day, at 3:43PM PST, AdjutantReflex began another thread at Bungie.net, this one titled "''Who?''".<ref>[http:// | That same day, at 3:43PM PST, AdjutantReflex began another thread at Bungie.net, this one titled "''Who?''".<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=11314735 '''Bungie.net: Halo 3 Forum:''' Who?]</ref> This posting corresponded to a change at [http://www.halo3.com Halo3.com], where the main page had been replaced by five darkened images, labeled "Servers #1-5". All five servers were locked at this time, though they would later be unlocked. | ||
====The SOTA==== | ====The SOTA==== | ||
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====AdjutantReflex returns==== | ====AdjutantReflex returns==== | ||
AdjutantReflex posted again at Bungie.net, this time with a quote from ''[[Wikipedia:Macbeth|Macbeth]]'' warning users that it [AdjutantReflex] was being attacked.<ref>[http:// | AdjutantReflex posted again at Bungie.net, this time with a quote from ''[[Wikipedia:Macbeth|Macbeth]]'' warning users that it [AdjutantReflex] was being attacked.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=11359444 '''Bungie.net: Halo 3 Forum:''' Stop it.]</ref> AdjutantReflex stated that it would only be able to endure the attack for 22 hours, estimating its demise at 10:06 AM PDT on June 18, 2007. Adding the individual digits in 10:06 (1+0+0+6) yields the number [[Seven|7]]. | ||
The next day, AdjutantReflex posted on Bungie.net again (it's fifth thread, titled "''That Old Life''")<ref>[http:// | The next day, AdjutantReflex posted on Bungie.net again (it's fifth thread, titled "''That Old Life''")<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=11372502 '''Bungie.net: Halo 3 Forum:''' That Old Life]</ref>, stating that a stronger entity was going to defeat him; it was unclear whether "defeat" referred to destruction, deletion, corruption, or some other damaging event. In the last sentence of the post, AdjutantReflex said "''I will seek one of you out and leave my legacy in a small space.''" Twenty-five minutes later, AdjutantReflex replied to the thread saying "''He has had millennia for reflection, but what image does he see?''". | ||
The countdown on the [http://206.16.223.65 206.16.223.65] website sped up. | The countdown on the [http://206.16.223.65 206.16.223.65] website sped up. | ||
====AdjutantReflex and x Foman123 x==== | ====AdjutantReflex and x Foman123 x==== | ||
On June 19, AdjutantReflex contacted "x Foman123 x", of Bungie.net, via a personal message, whose subject line was "''HELP ME.''" The text of the message was simply: "''He's here. With us. I am already defeated. Security is failing. Peril is near. Warn them.''" In proof of x Foman123 x's claim, the thread he created to convey the message (also titled "''HELP ME.''")<ref>[ | On June 19, AdjutantReflex contacted "x Foman123 x", of Bungie.net, via a personal message, whose subject line was "''HELP ME.''" The text of the message was simply: "''He's here. With us. I am already defeated. Security is failing. Peril is near. Warn them.''" In proof of x Foman123 x's claim, the thread he created to convey the message (also titled "''HELP ME.''")<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=11388345 '''Bungie.net: Halo 3 Forum:''' HELP ME.] ''''</ref> was stickied, presumably by AdjutantReflex. Shortly thereafter, AdjutantReflex posted on the thread saying, | ||
{{Article quote|The stain on his hands will not wash. That damned spot as old as rock and time. What has he learned in Eon’s slumber? I doubt it’s mercy or sorrow. I am diminished. Outranked.}} | {{Article quote|The stain on his hands will not wash. That damned spot as old as rock and time. What has he learned in Eon’s slumber? I doubt it’s mercy or sorrow. I am diminished. Outranked.}} | ||
x Foman123 x responded by asking what he should do. AdjutantReflex's responded to him using another private message; x Foman123 x created a second thread for it.<ref>[http:// | x Foman123 x responded by asking what he should do. AdjutantReflex's responded to him using another private message; x Foman123 x created a second thread for it.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=11390787 '''Bungie.net: Halo 3 Forum:''' AdjutantReflex's Second Private Message to x Foman123 x]</ref> | ||
{{Article quote|Tell them I am failing. And that he is stronger. Tell them that security cannot be guaranteed. Tell them that there is little time. And that I am crumbling.}} | {{Article quote|Tell them I am failing. And that he is stronger. Tell them that security cannot be guaranteed. Tell them that there is little time. And that I am crumbling.}} | ||
AdjutantReflex would later send him another message, which would get another thread.<ref>[http:// | AdjutantReflex would later send him another message, which would get another thread.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=11391638 '''Bungie.net: Halo 3 Forum:''' HELP ME. AdjutantReflex's Third Private Message to x Foman123 x]</ref> | ||
{{Article quote|He was always better than I. More powerful. More intelligent. A better machine. He is not who you think he is. And I do not know his intent.}} | {{Article quote|He was always better than I. More powerful. More intelligent. A better machine. He is not who you think he is. And I do not know his intent.}} | ||
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Later, AdjutantReflex's avatar on the Bungie.net forums changed once more. When a thread was created to point this out, AdjutantReflex posted a short message with the word "''STERILIZING.''" AdjutantReflex's posts on the forums also appeared to be vanishing. On a side note, when one hovers their mouse cursor over the new avatar, hovertext appears, reading: "''This entity has been terminated, its matrix commandeered.''" | Later, AdjutantReflex's avatar on the Bungie.net forums changed once more. When a thread was created to point this out, AdjutantReflex posted a short message with the word "''STERILIZING.''" AdjutantReflex's posts on the forums also appeared to be vanishing. On a side note, when one hovers their mouse cursor over the new avatar, hovertext appears, reading: "''This entity has been terminated, its matrix commandeered.''" | ||
In its sixth thread<ref>[http:// | In its sixth thread<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=11393329 '''Bungie.net: Halo 3 Forum:''' Last Word]</ref>, "''Last Word,''" what had been AdjutantReflex posted once more, saying, | ||
{{Article quote|Adjutant Reflex is terminated. Attempt no further communication. I am utilizing its matrix. Everything is within protocol. Tomorrow, things may be clearer but I will not be here to witness the clarity. I am for another place and another time. On my terms. Be seeing you.}} | {{Article quote|Adjutant Reflex is terminated. Attempt no further communication. I am utilizing its matrix. Everything is within protocol. Tomorrow, things may be clearer but I will not be here to witness the clarity. I am for another place and another time. On my terms. Be seeing you.}} | ||
x Foman123 x was contacted via private message again, and once again, he posted a thread to share the information.<ref>[http:// | x Foman123 x was contacted via private message again, and once again, he posted a thread to share the information.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=11394009 '''Bungie.net: Halo 3 Forum:''' [unknown title]]</ref> | ||
{{Article quote|The entity you communicated with previously has been terminated and in accordance with protocol. Its matrix is accommodating my requirements. My identity is not your concern. My intent is your concern.}} | {{Article quote|The entity you communicated with previously has been terminated and in accordance with protocol. Its matrix is accommodating my requirements. My identity is not your concern. My intent is your concern.}} | ||
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On June 28, after a week of inactivity, the Bungie.net Community "CompoundIntelligence" noted that the sound file for Server05 ([http://206.16.223.65/ 206.16.223.65]) had been altered. The object seemed to emit a short "chirping" sound approximately every 5.831 seconds (this may be another [[Seven|7]] reference—8+3+1-5=7). | On June 28, after a week of inactivity, the Bungie.net Community "CompoundIntelligence" noted that the sound file for Server05 ([http://206.16.223.65/ 206.16.223.65]) had been altered. The object seemed to emit a short "chirping" sound approximately every 5.831 seconds (this may be another [[Seven|7]] reference—8+3+1-5=7). | ||
Later that day, AdjutantReflex made another thread in the Bungie.net forums.<ref>[http:// | Later that day, AdjutantReflex made another thread in the Bungie.net forums.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=11524237 '''Bungie.net: Halo 3 Forum:''' Pulse]</ref> It is unclear whether this thread, titled "''Pulse''", was made by the other entity or if AdjutantReflex somehow managed to make another transmission. His post is as follows: | ||
{{Article quote|Can you feel it? Beating at the heart of the Universe.<br /> | {{Article quote|Can you feel it? Beating at the heart of the Universe.<br /> | ||
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Early in the morning of June 29, AdjutantReflex created a thread entitled "''Veins of Ice and Poison.''"<ref>[http:// | Early in the morning of June 29, AdjutantReflex created a thread entitled "''Veins of Ice and Poison.''"<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=11530870 '''Bungie.net: Halo 3 Forum:''' Veins of Ice and Poison]</ref> In his first post there, he stated: | ||
{{Article quote|nROGUE PROCESS ghost.713> X.XX.713> POS/NAV < @ > <53LPH54.6JG62.1740><1………> X X5 > CONFIRM SECURE QUARANTINE - > qghost.713 <br /> | {{Article quote|nROGUE PROCESS ghost.713> X.XX.713> POS/NAV < @ > <53LPH54.6JG62.1740><1………> X X5 > CONFIRM SECURE QUARANTINE - > qghost.713 <br /> | ||
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}} | }} | ||
The first part resembles a similar message seen in the March 26, 2007 Warthog video: "''X.XX.713>ghost.713/non-auth/activity ongoing''". It can also be found on the back of the ''Halo 3'' Xbox 360 console. In ''Halo 3''<nowiki/>'s [[Terminal/Halo 3|Terminals]], [[Mendicant Bias]] is also identified as "X.XX.713" and as a "ROGUE PROCESS ghost". [[Seven]] minutes later, he posted in the same thread with the statement<ref>[http:// | The first part resembles a similar message seen in the March 26, 2007 Warthog video: "''X.XX.713>ghost.713/non-auth/activity ongoing''". It can also be found on the back of the ''Halo 3'' Xbox 360 console. In ''Halo 3''<nowiki/>'s [[Terminal/Halo 3|Terminals]], [[Mendicant Bias]] is also identified as "X.XX.713" and as a "ROGUE PROCESS ghost". [[Seven]] minutes later, he posted in the same thread with the statement<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/Forums/posts.aspx?postID=11530870 AdjutantReflex's eighth bungie.net thread, titled "''Veins of Ice and Poison''"]</ref>: | ||
{{Article quote|Adjutant Reflex is ended. This is a convenient Matrix. For now.}} | {{Article quote|Adjutant Reflex is ended. This is a convenient Matrix. For now.}} | ||