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I find this to be hilarious. RC is like the handyman to the Cavalcade.
Cavalcade: Mr. RC, Portent is stuck in slipspace! Can you fix it?
RC: Sure, no problem! grumbles while walking off to fix the problem Darn Cavalcade and their problems…
Yeah, I just have on odd sense of humor. I can't wait to see how RC will fix this problem, however.
Powerful as the Cavalcade are, they're still digital entities for the most part, reliant on the technology which made them to keep them functioning. They need a fully physical caretaker – like the Reclaimer – to tend to the physical aspects of their existence that they can have no effect on.
What about Sentinels, for example? I think it foolhardy to have hyperadvanced superintelligent AI without tools for them to interact with the physical world.
It's really nothing like Quantum Leap, actually. There's no getting stuck in another person's body, forced to resolve a conflict or forever risk getting stuck there forever.
No, it's actually more like getting stuck in limbo.
omg jim! this is what i have been missing. you kinda started to shy away from the cool artsy-ish shots, and this brought it back 100% and then some! i cant describe how much i lvoe this comic
I'm glad you approve. I've been aware of the lackluster nature of some of the recent comics; it's difficult, sometimes, to keep things visually interesting when there isn't a whole lot of action going on.
When I say 'misfire,' read that as 'hiccup.' The data got pushed into slipspace, but there was a 'hiccup' in the transmission, and the data never got back out of slipspace.
Sorry, when the cavaclade said, "a portion of the data being transferd became suspended within slipspace itself." it threw me off.
Did you really have to creat a link to a comment, two below this one?
Sorry, when the cavaclade said, "a portion of the data being transferd became suspended within slipspace itself." it threw me off.
Did you really have to create a link to a comment, two below this one?
According to one of Einstien's theories Time and Space is relative and the quickest way from point A to point B is not always a direct line. Certain forces in this universe can bend space and time so two relative points are "close" together. Splipspace works by tearing a whole in the space/time continuum so that something can travel from point A to point B does not take so long. Now it would be possible for something to get trapped between these two points without existing here nor there. It would effectively be trapped in the dimension that slipspace occupies. Did that just make it sound stranger?
It's been clearly stated that Slipspace is a transient, higher-dimensional space where the laws of physics do not always apply. Slipspace jumps take advantage of this for convenient intergalactic travel.
And it's been alluded several times in the Halo novels that there's much more to slipspace than what we know currently. The Covenant have always been able to traverse it much more quickly and accurately than humanity, for example, due to their cannibalization of Forerunner technology. What exactly it is that makes it different, though, remains unclear.
The Covenant can only do that because of their mimicry of the Forerunner technology. This is where Bungie/novelists kind of knock off any real explanation, because the Covenant never really took the time to LEARN how Slipspace, their ships, or any of their technology works. They just rely on the Huragok to fix their mistakes.
Except that I don't quite think that's the way slipspace works. I'm not sure it's ever really been explained, mostly because humanity doesn't really understand slipspace.
Let me reiterate, since you seem hung up on this – the gate only goes kaput if the Reclaimer sets off an explosion to disrupt the array, since the only way an explosion an would disrupt it would be by destroying it completely. There are other ways to cause a disruption to the beam that won't destroy the gate. Are we clear yet?
Oi jim, i g2 ask: Do Bungie pay you in anyway for this? cors this is like something you wood have 2 be dedicated to, i dunno if work wood fit in that easily, but if im right then where does ur income come from?
Yeah, I was actually just a little annoyed with the RvB guys for that aspect of Reconstruction. I'd had the idea for multiple AI in Reclaimer well before Reconstruction started, and then they went and did that. It's still different from what I'm doing with Reclaimer, though, so while the two may look similar in some ways, they're really not.
So part of the data that makes up Intuitive Portent is trapped in Slipspace right? Which installation was he heading to? It wouldn't happen to be the Standoff one would it? Or is that immaterial to the plot? So RC can't just blow everything up, otherwise he won't be able to leave the installation. Physical objects cannot be transmitted through this array can they? Only data and information? Oh and what happened to the comments of 134? They all went back to the old style before the new commenting system?
All of the data that is Portent is trapped in Slipspace. Its destination is irrelevant, as it was constantly moving in order to keep away from Ferial's clutches. More than that I won't say at this time.
I think, correct me Jim, that all of Portent was being transmitted when the hiccup happened. Thus there is not part of him anywhere other than in slipspace.
As for Rulebook, maybe Goddard will shelter him and try to repair him, should he somehow be able to do so.
on the subject of Rulebook…the Monitors of the halo installations have a deadly laser beam that can be fired from their "eye". Does Rulebook not have this? Does he have a different weapon? Does he have no weapon at all?
Suspended in slipspace… just like the "Shield Worlds" of the Forerunner's? Also, since we're on the subject of slipspace suspension… My Halo 3 Legendary Ending theory is that the Chief and Cortana are stuck in slipspace… and the planetoid is one of those Shield Worlds (Possibly even the one that the other Spartans and Halsey are in).
Back on topic, love the shots in this one, Jim, and the dialogue is perfect. Keep up the good work!
From what I understand out of Ghost of Onyx, the shield world itself isn't in slipspace, only the inner world through the portal. The "planet" is still in physical space, with a locked portal in the middle. Other than that, this would be a very entertaining theory!
I believe you're right. It's pretty abstract, but I got the sense that they traversed to a space within the shield world that was somehow larger by far than the shield world itself due to the crazy mechanics of being within slipspace. I'm really hoping there's another novel that follows up on this because I'd love to see this bit of Forerunner technology explored further.
Exactly. I would love to see that explored further, also. I'm real big into the workings of the sci-fi machines and physics of certain genius writers (btw, I don't know that you'll remember, but I posted a couple of times before as "AT")
All we need is for bungie to think that through; or maybe we can take ILoveBees' example.
Hey AT, maybe you should get an ID account. : ]
(Legos are awesome)
Ah, I see where the confusion came in. I should have stated that all the data in a particular packet became stuck, and that packet was the one that Portent was riding on.
I created the link because comments have a way of getting pushed around and resorted, and the link gives a direct path to the comment in question.
Actually, I took a class in college on SciFi literature, and it looked at a lot of the older "classic" scifi, and I enjoyed it all. It covered several authors such as HG Wells, Gene Roddenberry, Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, Jules Verne and several others. I also like JRR Tolkien's stuff, though I don't know if Lord of the Rings is exactly scifi! Then of course there are the minds behind Halo, both the game and the books.
It's not likely that they will. There's a lot of things that I wish Bungie would add to Forge, just so I can make better and more interesting comic visuals.
Yeah like an UNDO, UNDO button! I don't know how many times I've accidentally deleted something and the had to delete another half dozen things to get it back into place. And then it just doesn't look the same then.
I find this to be hilarious. RC is like the handyman to the Cavalcade.
Cavalcade: Mr. RC, Portent is stuck in slipspace! Can you fix it?
RC: Sure, no problem! grumbles while walking off to fix the problem Darn Cavalcade and their problems…
Yeah, I just have on odd sense of humor. I can't wait to see how RC will fix this problem, however.
Powerful as the Cavalcade are, they're still digital entities for the most part, reliant on the technology which made them to keep them functioning. They need a fully physical caretaker – like the Reclaimer – to tend to the physical aspects of their existence that they can have no effect on.
What about Sentinels, for example? I think it foolhardy to have hyperadvanced superintelligent AI without tools for them to interact with the physical world.
It's a consequence of the Cavalcade disbandment that their 'tools' are no longer available.
Are their tools destroyed, or just waiting to be put to use again by the Calvacade?
Well, I was pretty accurate in my guess that there was something suspended inside Slispace.
It happens.
Looks like our AI friend is stuck in purgatory hahaah.
Tonight… Reclaimer shall fight in HELL! (bad 300 reference)
I thought it was "tonight we shall dine in Hell!"
You would be correct, Nevets.
Why do I get the unshakeable feeling, this is a threat?
I think maybe he is going to open a can of worms on this one…
I thought it was "tonight, we shall dine in Hell!"
I thought I was, i guess I am now, Drill sergeant sir!
Haha, just making sure.
Stuck in slipspace?
Quantum Leap time. Hehehe. Although maybe not. I'm not sure any more, Cannot think straight…damn school and exams….
It's really nothing like Quantum Leap, actually. There's no getting stuck in another person's body, forced to resolve a conflict or forever risk getting stuck there forever.
No, it's actually more like getting stuck in limbo.
Very nice Jim. Reclaimer just keeps getting better and better without a doubt.
Thanks! And nice to see you jumping on the IDC bandwagon.
omg jim! this is what i have been missing. you kinda started to shy away from the cool artsy-ish shots, and this brought it back 100% and then some! i cant describe how much i lvoe this comic
I'm glad you approve. I've been aware of the lackluster nature of some of the recent comics; it's difficult, sometimes, to keep things visually interesting when there isn't a whole lot of action going on.
wouldent he just get sent somewhere else? if it missfires data has to go some where unless its got buffers where the data can be stored
When I say 'misfire,' read that as 'hiccup.' The data got pushed into slipspace, but there was a 'hiccup' in the transmission, and the data never got back out of slipspace.
It got into a traffic jam?
Um, sort of?
Maybe he really liked it in there.
It would be safe from Ferial.
Slip space is a strange place.
Especially sinse it only exist in our minds.
I think I missed something before.
Is the crazy Cavaclada Portent?
I think I missed something before.
Is the crazy Cavaclada Portent?
Isn't it better to live in painful awareness, than ignorant bliss?
No, that's Fortuitous Destiny.
So if part of him got stuck, where's the rest?
See this comment – all of Portent is stuck, not part.
Sorry, when the cavaclade said, "a portion of the data being transferd became suspended within slipspace itself." it threw me off.
Did you really have to creat a link to a comment, two below this one?
Sorry, when the cavaclade said, "a portion of the data being transferd became suspended within slipspace itself." it threw me off.
Did you really have to create a link to a comment, two below this one?
No. Intuitive Portent is another calvacada that RC needs to find. Intuitive Portent is the one trapped in Slipspace.
Slipspace is a strange place.
Especially sinse it only exist in our minds.
You're just making things up again.
According to one of Einstien's theories Time and Space is relative and the quickest way from point A to point B is not always a direct line. Certain forces in this universe can bend space and time so two relative points are "close" together. Splipspace works by tearing a whole in the space/time continuum so that something can travel from point A to point B does not take so long. Now it would be possible for something to get trapped between these two points without existing here nor there. It would effectively be trapped in the dimension that slipspace occupies. Did that just make it sound stranger?
That's the way hyperspace is supposed to work.
It's been clearly stated that Slipspace is a transient, higher-dimensional space where the laws of physics do not always apply. Slipspace jumps take advantage of this for convenient intergalactic travel.
And it's been alluded several times in the Halo novels that there's much more to slipspace than what we know currently. The Covenant have always been able to traverse it much more quickly and accurately than humanity, for example, due to their cannibalization of Forerunner technology. What exactly it is that makes it different, though, remains unclear.
Hold on. Pretty much all – or if not all, then most – of the Slipspace array is still functional, yet there are no more robots, of any kind?
The Covenant can only do that because of their mimicry of the Forerunner technology. This is where Bungie/novelists kind of knock off any real explanation, because the Covenant never really took the time to LEARN how Slipspace, their ships, or any of their technology works. They just rely on the Huragok to fix their mistakes.
Actually, I think what I just said is how wormholes and black holes work. Ever seen Stargate or the move Black Hole?
I've seen both.
You're right, though – you described wormholes rather than slipspace. 
Stargate awesome, but I have not seen The move Black Hole. : ]
It could be they both run on the same principles, or are two different versions of the same thing we don't understand.
Stargate awesome, but I have not seen the move Black Hole. : ]
It could be they both run on the same principles, or are two different versions of the same thing that we don't understand.
Except that I don't quite think that's the way slipspace works. I'm not sure it's ever really been explained, mostly because humanity doesn't really understand slipspace.
As far as this goes, slipspace is whatever Jim says it is.
It's one of those things, though, where I'm going to try to stick to the Haloverse explanation of slipspace (even if I do bend it to my own uses).
Great explanation! This still leaves the minor problem of calling cab to get off this installation once the gate is kaput
Some nice photography of the beam BTW
Let me reiterate, since you seem hung up on this – the gate only goes kaput if the Reclaimer sets off an explosion to disrupt the array, since the only way an explosion an would disrupt it would be by destroying it completely. There are other ways to cause a disruption to the beam that won't destroy the gate. Are we clear yet?
Oi jim, i g2 ask: Do Bungie pay you in anyway for this? cors this is like something you wood have 2 be dedicated to, i dunno if work wood fit in that easily, but if im right then where does ur income come from?
Another nice comic. I can't help but wonder if the Reclaimer can handle yet another voice inside his head… reminds me of the Meta from RvB….
He seems to be adjusting pretty well.
Yeah, I was actually just a little annoyed with the RvB guys for that aspect of Reconstruction. I'd had the idea for multiple AI in Reclaimer well before Reconstruction started, and then they went and did that.
It's still different from what I'm doing with Reclaimer, though, so while the two may look similar in some ways, they're really not.
Don't dis RvB! That was a really good series. Not as funny as the originals but…
Oh, believe me, I'm not hating on RvB: Reconstruction. Heck, I bought the DVD, I thought it was that good.
great stuff as always!
So part of the data that makes up Intuitive Portent is trapped in Slipspace right? Which installation was he heading to? It wouldn't happen to be the Standoff one would it? Or is that immaterial to the plot? So RC can't just blow everything up, otherwise he won't be able to leave the installation. Physical objects cannot be transmitted through this array can they? Only data and information? Oh and what happened to the comments of 134? They all went back to the old style before the new commenting system?
All of the data that is Portent is trapped in Slipspace. Its destination is irrelevant, as it was constantly moving in order to keep away from Ferial's clutches. More than that I won't say at this time.
The comments on #134 look fine to me…
Every once in a while, ID won't load on the comments for some reason.
Just hit refresh and it should take over.
Like skynet!
Yeah, that's mostly a browser issue, I think, where the whole page doesn't load completely.
I think, correct me Jim, that all of Portent was being transmitted when the hiccup happened. Thus there is not part of him anywhere other than in slipspace.
Oh, no, my gravatar disappeared on that one! The gravatar portion of data must've gotten suspended in slipspace. Oh, well.
You probably weren't signed in or something.
"THIS LITTLE PIGGY! HAHAHAHA!"
Fortuitous Destiny is really starting to scare me, will he ever become sane again?
"I have GOT to stop asking questions"
PS I really like the dialogue this comic
I had fun with that line.
Is it possible to fix an insane AI? Like will Rulebook and Fortuitous Destiny ever be whole again? Or is this another plot point?
That's something you're going to have to wait on – because I'm honestly not sure yet how or even if I'm going to work that into the storyline.
As for Rulebook, maybe Goddard will shelter him and try to repair him, should he somehow be able to do so.
on the subject of Rulebook…the Monitors of the halo installations have a deadly laser beam that can be fired from their "eye". Does Rulebook not have this? Does he have a different weapon? Does he have no weapon at all?
Rulebook is a special case. His full range of capabilities are not fully known at this time.
Also, it doesn't let you do that in forge. : ]
Suspended in slipspace… just like the "Shield Worlds" of the Forerunner's? Also, since we're on the subject of slipspace suspension… My Halo 3 Legendary Ending theory is that the Chief and Cortana are stuck in slipspace… and the planetoid is one of those Shield Worlds (Possibly even the one that the other Spartans and Halsey are in).
Back on topic, love the shots in this one, Jim, and the dialogue is perfect. Keep up the good work!
From what I understand out of Ghost of Onyx, the shield world itself isn't in slipspace, only the inner world through the portal. The "planet" is still in physical space, with a locked portal in the middle. Other than that, this would be a very entertaining theory!
I believe you're right. It's pretty abstract, but I got the sense that they traversed to a space within the shield world that was somehow larger by far than the shield world itself due to the crazy mechanics of being within slipspace. I'm really hoping there's another novel that follows up on this because I'd love to see this bit of Forerunner technology explored further.
Exactly. I would love to see that explored further, also. I'm real big into the workings of the sci-fi machines and physics of certain genius writers
(btw, I don't know that you'll remember, but I posted a couple of times before as "AT")
All we need is for bungie to think that through; or maybe we can take ILoveBees' example.
Hey AT, maybe you should get an ID account. : ]
(Legos are awesome)
Which authors intrigue you?
No, chief isn't in slipspace, he got left behind around the Ark. He's drifted towards the Marathon world. Its a Bungie thing.
Isn't Red vs Blue the origional?
I didn't say that. I was very careful and specific about my wording.
Exactly.
Ah, I see where the confusion came in. I should have stated that all the data in a particular packet became stuck, and that packet was the one that Portent was riding on.
I created the link because comments have a way of getting pushed around and resorted, and the link gives a direct path to the comment in question.
o_0
That must have been one huge packet.
Mmmm…worms!
Aye. That it is.
Do a funny one.
Like my yawning horse.
At least, I think it's funny.
For some reason, ID doesn't like my gravitar account.
Perhaps not, but there're things in Photoshop you can do to compensate.
Have you tried
If you insist
Now I need a good gravatar
Actually, I took a class in college on SciFi literature, and it looked at a lot of the older "classic" scifi, and I enjoyed it all. It covered several authors such as HG Wells, Gene Roddenberry, Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, Jules Verne and several others. I also like JRR Tolkien's stuff, though I don't know if Lord of the Rings is exactly scifi! Then of course there are the minds behind Halo, both the game and the books.
I might have to use a pic of one of my lego creations… if I can get one that is identifiable in these small pics
All great authors.
Yeah, um, the Monitors in Forge can't fire an energy beam, much to my chagrin. They're little more than supply modules there.
Yeah, I know, too bad. That would make for some interesting forge battles. I just wanted to say something.
It really would. I'd love to see a bunch of Monitors laser-beaming the hell out of each other.
It's not likely that they will. There's a lot of things that I wish Bungie would add to Forge, just so I can make better and more interesting comic visuals.
Yeah like an UNDO, UNDO button! I don't know how many times I've accidentally deleted something and the had to delete another half dozen things to get it back into place. And then it just doesn't look the same then.
Exactly so.