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...that choppers were originally made as plows as a peace offering to the humans, before Brutes installed weapons on them? ...that Hunters are actually made up of smaller worm like creatures known as Lekgolo? ...that the Arbiter can be seen meleeing while dual wielding? ...that the Battle Rifle is replaced by the Automag in Halo 3: ODST? ...that Toha 'Sumai was the real father of Usze 'Taham, but he didn't have to father 'Taham because the Elite that gave birth to him was already married to a wealthy merchant? ...that Sgt. Johnson was the first human to kill a member of the Covenant, and a witness to Truth's death, making him the only human to have witnessed both the beginning and ending of the Covenant-Human War? ...that Halopedia, originally known simply as "Halo Wiki," began on November 4, 2004 as a project of user AgentSeethro and an offshoot of his clan? ...that Miranda Keyes has a seven engraved in her cheek? ...that it is possible to see Installation 04 (II) at the silent cartographer in the level The Ark? ...that Halo: Combat Evolved was originally going to be a third-person shooter? ...that there are no Zealots in Halo 3? ...that Sierra 117 and Floodgate are the only two levels of the Halo 3 Campaign that do not feature either a Rocket Launcher or Fuel Rod Gun? ...that humorous placeholders for scripted dialog were found in the Halo 2 program? ...that Lockout is haunted by the Ghost of Lockout? ...that all permanent crew aboard UNSC Prowlers serve in the UNSC Prowler Corps? ...that Bungie has a popular April Fools joke called Pimps at Sea? ...that a creature called the Flood Juggernaut is in the programming of Halo 2 even though it was cut out of the final game? ...that Dare is unlocked for play in Firefight by beating the Campaign on Legendary? ...that the Anti-Vehicle Model 6 Grindell/Galileian Nonlinear Rifle is the official name of the "Spartan Laser"? ...that a mysterious character has posted at Bungie.net and Halo.Bungie.Org? ...that the melee power of the Skull is equal to that of a shotgun blast? ...that when a Brute Chieftain is infected by the Flood, his armor will turn blue? ...that the Halo game engine was also used in a game called Stubbs the Zombie that came out for Macintosh? ...that the Plasma Rifle in Halo 3 has the same ROF and DPH as the Halo 2 Brute Plasma Rifle? ...that Halo 2 modding shows that Cortana has animations for some weapons, such as the Plasma Rifle? ...that a mysterious email was sent out containing references to Halo 3 before its release? ...that one Spartan Laser costs more to produce than 7,266 Frag Grenades? ...that Avery J. Johnson used a M99 Special Application Sniper Rifle in his assassination of Jerald Mulkey Ander? ...that the Mayday Texts contain numerous literary allusions? ...that the 105th Drop Jet Platoon was slaughtered by Grunts in the Battle of Jericho VII? ...that Ensemble Studios, not Bungie made Halo Wars? ...that the C-12 Shaped Charge can blow through three meters of UNSC Titanium-A battleplate? ...that Colonel James Ackerson committed treason in attempting to sabotage the SPARTAN-II program? ...that all copies of Crackdown had Halo 3 Beta? ...that the High Prophet of Mercy's real name is "Hod Rumnt"? ...that the United Nations was placed in charge of Earth's National Governments once humanity started colonizing nearby planets? ...that SPARTAN-458 only appears in the Xbox 360 game Dead or Alive 4? ...that the UNSC is over 400 years old? ...that North America has been unified into a North American Republic? ...that the escape pod from Halo: Combat Evolved is called the Bumblebee? ...that the Hard Sound Rifles, used by ONI assassins, kill instantly and leave no entry wounds? ...that there are 68,554 lines of dialog in the Halo trilogy, mostly random combat lines? ...that a Disembodied Soul is imprisoned in Bungie's server? ...that Bungie stores all Halo information in the Halo Story Bible? ...that the history of the Covenant is depicted in seven murals in a deleted scene? ...that the Prophet of Truth had previously been the Minister of Fortitude? ...that page 122 of the Halo Graphic Novel suggests Avery J. Johnson is a Spartan-I? ...that the alien words spoken by Jackals and Elites in Halo: Combat Evolved are simply reversed English phrases? ...that Grunts have a matriarchal society? ...that attempting to create an account in Halo 1 called ".fortune" will trigger the appearance of a fortune-cookie-like phrase? ...that a mysterious message was found reversed in the Halo 2 soundtrack? ...that Project HAYABUSA was the rival to Project MJOLNIR? ...that Jacob Keyes' pipe can be found sticking out of his Flood body? ...that there is a lone Sentinel in Halo 2 that fires Needler rounds? ...that a slipspace explosion sent an UNSC AI from the year 2552 to the year 2004? ...that the Covenant produced an AI capable of thinking for itself and betraying its masters? ...that there are Cavemen in Sierra 117? ...that Lepidus is the only canon Brute captain to wear red armor? ...that The Ark was making a second Installation 04? ...that the majority of colonists on Harvest are of American descent? ...that only the Plasma Rifle, Plasma Pistol, Needler and the Energy Sword stayed in-game throughout the trilogy? ...that the UNSC Army has its own variant of the M6 Magnum called the M6J Carbine? ...that there are over 6000 unique Armor Permutations combinations in Halo 3? ...that a serial number on the M808 Scorpion MBT is the birth date of Halo 1 ' s Art Director? ...that the Forerunners built a sort of fallout shelter called the Shield World with which they could survive the Halos' destruction? ...that the first known Covenant colony was the planet Joyous Exultation? ...that the UNSC was formed during the Interplanetary War, which occurred in the 2160's? ...that Hunters are collective entities formed from numerous eel-like beings? ...that when a Flood Infection Form infests a host it can instantly acquire their memories? ...that the planet Onyx contained the only known Forerunner city? ...that the Arbiter was originally called the Dervish, but this was changed to avoid being religiously offensive to Muslims? ...that Mountain Dew Game Fuel was an energy drink used to promote Halo 3? ...that Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2 take place during the 9th Age of Reclamation? ...that Road 32-B was the route of extraction for SPARTAN-II Blue Team on Victoria? ...that CQB Armor and EVA Armor are variants of MJOLNIR Armor in Halo 3? ...that the name of the ship that Miranda Keyes commanded in Halo 3 was named the Forward Unto Dawn? ...that "Blam!" was the second codename for Halo: Combat Evolved, replacing "Monkey Nuts"? ...that there was a deleted concept for a police Warthog that was codenamed 2 Tickets to the Gun Show? ...that someone bought the web address "ilovepees.com" hoping to get hits from I Love Bees fans incorrectly entering the web address? ...that a Marine is named in homage to a popular World of Warcraft clip? ...that the UNSC Air Force and UNSC Army occupy UNSC territory as defensive forces? ...that there is a Plasma Rifle in Halo 2 with the power of a Scarab's main cannon? ...that an alien called the Doberman Gator was designed, but scrapped? ...that Oly Oly Oxen Free is a six-note tone used by SPARTAN-IIs as an all-clear signal? ...that a cat named Jonesy was lost on the Pillar of Autumn? ...that in addition to writing Halo music, Martin O'Donnell wrote the jingles for Mr. Clean and Flintstone Kids Vitamins? ...that Elites are required to recite the Writ of Union when they make their oaths to the Covenant? ...that although their storylines and universes are separate, Halo contains many references to Bungie 's 1994 Mac FPS Marathon? ...that the Ring of Rockets glitch can be mimicked with a Missile Pod in Halo 3? ...that Earth has a Surveillance Grid that the government uses to monitor the actions of civilians? ...that a Forerunner installation was discovered underneath the colony Coral before the planet was reported destroyed by the Covenant? ...that the Halo series includes an audio drama? ...that pictures are visible on the Halo 2 Scorpion tread? ...that Elites have their own arm shields like Jackals? ...that some Spartans and smart AIs have Zen beliefs? ...that a specific Brute can be seen urinating on the wall? ...that a glitch can take players above the Halo 2 level The Oracle? ...that the UNSC Pillar of Autumn has a sister ship, the UNSC Dawn Under Heaven? ...that Halo Wars concept art depicts an Arctic Beast? ...that Elites live in polyhedral huts? ...that the Didact and the Librarian are the only known Forerunner individuals? ...that Yayap is the only known Grunt to have been respected by Jackals? ...that an Elite named Zuka 'Zamamee hunted the Master Chief across Halo? ...that the Brute Chopper is a variation of a plow designed by an Engineer named Lighter Than Some as a peace offering to humanity? ...that Usze 'Taham is the only known Elite with claret-colored armor? ...that the Covenant battle station Unyielding Hierophant was repeatedly referred to as the "uneven elephant" by Avery Johnson? ...that Tartarus ' juvenile name was Tartar? ...that the Prophet of Restraint was involved in a major sexual scandal that jeopardized his position and allowed the future Prophet of Truth to usurp him? ...that with the release of Halo: Contact Harvest the Prophetess of Obligation and the Jackal Shipmistress Chur'R-Yar were the only named female members of the Covenant known in the Halo Universe? ...that the Jackal Shipmistress Chur'R-Yar was the first female member of the Covenant ever to be mentioned in the Halo Universe? ...that Zhar, a Kig-Yar, is the only known non-Sangheili Zealot? ...that a flamethrower was intended to be put into the first two Halo games, but for balance reasons wasn't included in campaign until Halo 3? ...that the true name of the "Elite" species is Sangheili, and the Latin name Macto cognatus or "I honor my Father's blood"? ...that the true name of the "Brute" species is Jiralhanae, and the Latin name Servus ferox or "wild slave"? ...that the true name of the "Engineer" species is Huragok, and the Latin name Facticius indoles or "artificial genius"? ...that the true name of the "Hunter" aliens are Mgalekgolo, and the Latin name Ophis congregatio or "serpent union"? ...that the true name of the "Drone" species is Yanme'e, and the Latin name Turpis rex or "dishonorable king"? ...that the true name of the "Jackal" species is Kig-yar, and the Latin name Perosus Latrunculus or "hateful bandit"? ...that the true name of the "Grunt" species is Unggoy, and the Latin name Monachus frigus or "cold monk"? ...that Pan Cam allows the player to leave the confines of a map while in Theater Mode? ...that the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers are recruited from the Special Operations forces within the Unified Earth Government's nations and colonies? ...that the Governors of Contrition are a radical sect of the Covenant that believes the Flood to be a creation of the Forerunners to be worshiped? ...that Araquiel was an AI that took the form of the terrifying devil from which he was named? ...that The Garden of Eden was created by a Forerunner? ...that French Halo fans made an unofficial Halo sidescrolling game called Halo Zero? ...that Maria-062 is the only known Spartan-II to retire? ...that Randall is one of the only Spartan-IIs truly MIA? ...that 032 Mendicant Bias is a traitorous Forerunner AI that supported the Flood for a time? ...that the Mantle is a Forerunner legend that was the supposed source of their power? ...that, in addition to voicing Cortana, actress Jen Taylor has voiced Princess Peach in Mario games? ...that Darin is a Spartan 1.1 and a drug addict? ...that Chips Dubbo is a Marine in Halo: Combat Evolved referenced only in the credits? ...that devoted Bungie fan Claude Errera had a Halo character and Reach nightclub named after him? ...that Sinoviet Heavy Machinery, its shipping containers visible in Halo 3, manufactures civilian vehicles? ...that the Energy Sword and Fuel Rod Gun are unusable in Halo: Combat Evolved? ...that Sanghelios is the Elite homeworld? ...that humorous messages can be found written on the Assault bomb in Halo 2? ...that Dr. Catherine Halsey created both the SPARTAN-II project and Cortana, who was built using a clone of her own brain? ...that the Iron skull enables permadeath for co-op players in all difficulty levels? ...that the military vehicle known as the Warthog has a sports car variant, the Civilian Warthog? ...that the UNSC honored Master Chief John-117's actions with a musical event called Believe? ...that C-12 is an explosive powerful enough to destroy a five-story building with only a 4x4x4 inch cube? ...that in 2552 there is a popular magazine called Car & Pilot? ...that Luna, Earth's moon, has been colonized? ...that the UNSC CASTLE Base was intentionally built on top of a Forerunner complex? ...that the Halo series contains numerous biblical references? ...that the UNSC Hopeful is one of the oldest and most revered ships in the UNSC fleet? ...that Jake Courage is a famous war photographer who took the last known shot of the Master Chief? ...that the Ministry of Tranquility is a branch of the Covenant government known for its archive of Forerunner glyphs? ...that Balaho is the Grunt homeworld? ...that Doisac is the Brute homeworld? ...that Eayn is the Jackal homeworld? ...that Palamok is the Drone homeworld? ...that the Grunt Rebellion began as a conflict between the Grunts and Jackals over shared resources? ...that a joke scene depicting Sergeant Johnson hugging an Elite can be seen by beating the final level of Halo: Combat Evolved on Legendary? ...that Olivia is one of the stealthiest Spartan-IIIs? ...that N'chala was an ancient African who witnessed the construction of the portal leading to the Ark? ...that Substance is the blue gas giant in Halo 2 that Installation 05 orbits? ...that the Covenant Loyalists worship the Forerunners? ...that the so-called "Stupid Cop" is a vigilante police officer? ...that Jason Morelli is obsessed with the jazz music of 1941? ...that the Pelican dropships and Warthogs have been used by the UNSC for approx. 50 years? ...that the chatter is the twenty-sixth century equivalent of the mobile phone? ...that Jason Jones can be seen naked in an Easter Egg in Halo 3? ...that the Human-Covenant War is often termed the "Great War", echoing the labeling of WWI? ...that John-117 considers Linda-058 to be the strongest Spartan? ...that crouching while jumping gives the player extra height? ...that the crowning of new Covenant Hierarchs takes place during the Ascension? ...that a Thirsty Grunt Easter Egg is hidden in a section of Halo: Combat Evolved? ...that Kirk is a Spartan who was crippled during his augmentations? ...that an Elite Zealot and a Jackal Zealot share the same name? ...that the UNSC Navy still has a seaborne branch on Earth? ...that the population of Earth after the Human-Covenant War sits at 200 million? ...that Orbital is the first Halo 3 map to be set in space? ...that Covenant starships are powered with Pinch Fusion Reactors? ...that brief portions of an Early Halo 2 Script have been transcribed? ...that in all three Halo trilogy games Elites are the first Covenant race seen? ...that the Covenant use recovered Protectors for the personal protection of the Prophets on battlefields? ...that a Covenant Destroyer is 1500 meters long? ...that Science Lances were assembled by the Prophet of Regret in 2525, after the Battle of Chi Ceti to try and study Spartan MJOLNIR technology? ...that the Ripa 'Moramee was the Seventeenth Arbiter in the Line of Immaculate Succession? ...that the received its thrusters in 2530 from the ? ...that slipstream space translations for a Phoenix-class Colony Ship require 4.3 quadrillion calculations of the quantum field per second? ...that Plasma Rifles are much more effective against Combat Forms in Halo 3 than in any other game? ...that Professor Ellen Anders has an IQ of 180? ...that Helljumpers is another name for ODST? ...that Doisac has three satellites called Warial, Solrapt, and Teash? ...that Derelict and Boarding Action are the first two maps set in space? ...that the Kig-yar built a space habitat with the Insurrection called The Rubble? ...that there was a cat named Spock on the UNSC Spirit of Fire> ...that Halo 3 ' s marine portrayed by voice-actor Adam Baldwin makes homage to his role on Firefly? ...that the Covenant destroyed 76 planets through a process called glassing? ...that it is possible to avoid all the fighting until the hotel in the level Outskirts by climbing buildings? ...that marines will smile when the player gives them a stronger weapon and frown when given a weaker weapon? ...that the Halo trilogy happened only in 3 months, with Halo Combat Evolved in September, Halo 2 in October to the middle of November and Halo 3 until the end of 2552 and start of 2553? ...that the lack of co-ordination between Bungie and Ensemble Studios (which was owned by Microsoft) resulted in variants of units in Halo Wars that differed from the original variant? ...that Cortana states that John-117 is the only spartan with luck in the level Sierra 117
 * ...that all new Halo games will be made by 343 Industries?
 * ...that the Precursors were the only race to surpass the Forerunner in technological advancement?
 * ...that the Scarab in Halo 3 Is programmed with an AI, so it walks strategically around the battlefield?
 * ...that the true name of the "Prophet" species is San'Shyuum, and the Latin name Perfidia Vermis or "Worms of Treachery"?
 * ...that Te is the Hunter homeworld?