3 replies to this topic

[dx144]

-For the attention of Jiralhanre military adjunct ambassador-

The humans are weak, but they are tenacious. Even the smallest ones hurl themselves against our defences with honour. If only the Unoggoy were as committed.

I wonder about the Humans, commander. Their technology is limited, but some of it is useful and their battle techniques are impressive. They are excellent strategists. But I ask is this: Why have we not offered them the absolution of the Covenant? From the beginning of this war, the Prophets have made no attempt to absorb them or even offer them the option of honourable submission.
Why?

Perhaps they fear them? We do not know where their homeworld is. Their pattern of retreat is either hopelessly random, or brilliantly conceived. What if the humans have more power, more numbers then we suspect? What if they lead us to a trap?

No I do not think that is the reasoning. They continue to lose territory, and pattern or no pattern, these defences must be part of a perimeter. I suspect we are forcing them into a tighter arena than they care to fight in - Soon we may be able to use the Shaquoi. And their victories, however few always rely on the same thing - Strategy, brute force, or luck. No. The only secret they hold is the location of their homeworld.

What about the atrocity at Halo? That was not luck, nor brute force. The Demon is a mystery. He outwitted and outfought entire legions on Halo.
Perhaps there are more like him?

I do not believe that. We have seen their kind before and destroyed them. Their numbers have dwindled and there have been no reported sightings since our victory at Reach.

Then why do we continue to hunt them? When surely they merit consideration to accept and embrace the Covenant?

Let us discuss this at a more prudent moment. A Jiralhanae approaches.

From Halo 2 Limited Edition - Conversations from the Universe

Translations:
Brute = Jiralhanae = Ape/Bobo
Elite = Saheili = Squid/Split-Chin
Grunt = Unggoy = Chimp/Punk/Pig/Crab/Lobster
Shaquoi = Unknown and is never spoken about again. People think that they are Skirmishers as they are close combat specialists...

Posted because I thought someone would like to read something to do with Halo =)

[Armoured Priest]

Huh, that was actually very interesting. I didn't get the limited halo 2 edition, so all of this is new to me.

[dx144]

Well my mate had it and he went off onto PS3 because you don't have to pay for live and he had the Limited edition and offered it too me. I didn't really want it but he forced me to have EG came to school with it and take it.... So then I did =P

There are some other bits in the book as well like a Classified report translated from an audio intercept by Corpral C. Errera a Sniper Spotter in the Reach Campaign. It goes on about how much the Sangheili and Jiralhanae compete for the Prophets favour =P

Only thing wrong with the book is that it is a bit small as it is only 10 pages long =/ So it has 10 or so extracts. Limited edition probably had more with it but they are still with my mate I guess =P

[Fallen Angels95]

I had Halo 2 in the metal case lost it though :'(