I thought I’d add in a few similarities between Star Wars and what could be coming up on the Halo horizon…with some other added quick theories in between:
Firstly:
The general theory that seems to be coming out in regards to our new ONI pal is that he is going after the Master Chief; if not to kill, than to stop him from searching for Halsey, or other reasons.
If this were the case, would he/she/it would clearly resemble the 'o Mighty bounty hunter Boba Fett!
The ONI Spartan is presumably searching the galaxy for the Master Chief. I believe he/she/it will act much like a bounty hunter, but hired (created) by ONI, unlike Star War’s Galactic Empire.
Secondly, who reads the Halo: Escalation comics? In the latest issue, the New Colonial Alliance was mentioned by Cutter’s renegade son. I believe this Alliance could be similar to the rebel alliance in Star Wars. This would prove rather useful, because there is no absolute enemy in the Halo series at the moment (aside from 'Mdama’s covie resistance).
(Before we get to the next one…) Also: One of 'Mdama’s commando’s was moonlighting by working with Cutter’s son, suggesting the Alliance could be linked with 'Mdama’s resistance faction. Cutter’s son may have been an insurrectionist. An Alliance made up of humans and elites alike against the greedy, arrogant UNSC and ONI would make things very interesting. Especially if Halsey (and perhaps even a new Cortana) are sided with them. Thirdly, in one of the Halo 5 poster arts, it shows a civilization in the desert. Many people are suggesting this is the Elite’s home world. If the Master Chief were evading capture by the Bounty Hunter, or even evading UNSC & ONI, where does he go? His good friend, the Arbiter, for assistance!
Who does this remind you of? Han Solo and Lando Calrissian! Who better to get help from than the person who helped you save the galaxy in Halo 3?
Just quickly, the other theory I read somewhere about that poster suggested Flood swarms flying above. This is definitely a possibility after what we saw in the final page of the latest comic issue…Any other Star Wars parallels? I’m sure there are, feel free to comment. (Also, this is my first post on the Waypoint forums, let me know if I’ve broken some sort of unwritten code in regards to spoilers or something…)
Cheers
