History Funny / Marathon

* From fan-mod ''Rubicon'': On "Prize Payment Schedule", if you don't immediately cut the power, you can read some terminals that would be otherwise shut off. You might wonder if there's any useful information stored there...

* Durandal's naming sense: when he and the S'pht take control of the Pfhor ship that attacked the Marathon, the S'pht rename it "Narhl'Lar" ("Freedom and Vengeance") as a profound statement on the beginning of their rebellion. Durandal, on the other hand, calls the ship "Boomer".
* On "Curioser and Curioser..." (M2), when Durandal's complaining about his plan to subvert the drones not holding out as long as he'd hoped because the Nar [[ItOnlyWorksOnce already did that]], look closely at the image he shows you. That green thing that one of the Nar is holding is a ''sack full of drones''.
* Even for a GameMod, Marathon Yuge is completely and utterly ''silly''. From the fact that the first weapon you get is a literal [[ToiletHumor pile of shit]], how several terminals have an image of a mustachioed man just put in for no reason, the constant references to Donald Trump, to even the [[StylisticSuck very textures]], this mod is one you can't play with a straight face.
* From the mod ''Eternal'', you encounter an old friend whose reaction to seeing you suddenly appear and [[BigDamnHeroes provide assistance to their situation]] is amusing.

* Meta example. During a Rampancy.net LetsPlay stream of Eternal, in a late stage plank, the team discover a little secret. Said secret contains a suspiciously familiar looking weapon from a [[Franchise/StarWars certain other sci-fi franchise]]. The [[BigWhat reactions]] can be seen [[https://youtu.be/Jju4JFqqPEc?t=1h1m10s here]].
-->'''[=Message in the Stream Chat=]''': [[spoiler: [[Creator/GeorgeLucas George Lucas]] ]] is gonna sue somebody!

** Lysander also makes a bit of an amusing stealth call back and mythology gag to Durandal's past. [[spoiler: (Although this is in the wake of Charlie's [[FunnyAneurysm tragic]] [[HarsherInHindsight final moments]] and going offline which you/the SO caused earlier.)]]

* Meta example. During a Rampancy.net LetsPlay stream of Eternal, in a late stage plank, the team discover a little secret. Said secret contains a suspiciously familiar looking weapon from a certain other sci-fi franchise. The [[BigWhat reactions]] can be seen [[https://youtu.be/Jju4JFqqPEc?t=1h1m10s here]].
-->'''[=Message in the Stream Chat=]''': [[spoiler: George Lucas]] is gonna sue somebody!

** During another plank, time travelling shenanigans lead you to the a previously visited location, but in it's past. This has some effect of the inhabitants noticing your presence when you are trying to stay hidden. Your old friend points out the obvious.

--> '''[[spoiler: Leela]]''': [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Understatement That is not good news]].

* Meta example, but during a Rampancy.net LetsPlay stream of Eternal, during the later stages of the playthrough, the team discover a little secret weapon in one level with a suspiciously familiar looking weapon that looks like one from a certain other sci-fi franchise. The [[BigWhat reactions]] can be seen [[https://youtu.be/Jju4JFqqPEc?t=1h1m10s here]].

* Many of the [[http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Marathon_Trilogy quotes]] from the ''VideoGame/{{Marathon}} Trilogy.'' An example: "By the way, I had an accident with some defense drones while you were away. You might bump into a few of them here. Don't worry, they're mostly harmless; I don't think I gave them any ammunition for those grenade launchers."

--> '''[[spoiler: Leela]]''': [[YouExclamation You!]] Of all the people I would expect to meet here and now, you are among the last of them.

* From the mod ''Eternal'', you encounter an old friend whose reaction to seeing you suddenly appear and provide assist to their situation is amusing.
--> '''[[spoiler: Leela]]''': [[YouExclamation You!]] Of all the people I would expect to meet here and now, [[BigDamnHeroes you are among the last of them]].

* Even for a GameMod, Marathon Yuge is completely and utterly ''silly''. From the fact that the first weapon you get is a literal [[ToiletHumor pile of shit]], how several terminals have an image of a mustachioed man just put in for no reason, the constant references to Donald Trump, to even the [[StylisticSuck very textures]], this mod is one you can't play with a straight face.

** Lysander also makes a bit of an amusing stealth call back and mythology gag to Durandal's past. [[spoiler: (Although this is in the wake of Charlie's tragic final moments and inevitable going offline.)]]

-->'''Durandal:''' [[OneManArmy You]] are really good at killing things.[[DeadpanSnarker I'm impressed]]

* Also from ''Rubicon'', there is a darkly amusing moment when you get to [[spoiler: betray Durandal and help Tycho by instead of installing an uplink chip programmed with a virus on it on the intended target, you install it on Durandal's ship]]. The result is a [[spoiler: terminal with scrambled text where Durandal seemingly demands to know what you did and calls you a "stupid monkey". The log on and off logos are also corrupted and you might interpret the logon text as a messed up [[PrecisionFStrike curse at your actions]] ]]. Adding to the black humour, you can find [[spoiler: another terminal where Tycho remarks [[ActuallyPrettyFunny "Now that was funny."]] ]]

* Also from ''Rubicon'', there is a darkly amusing moment when you get to [[spoiler: betray Durandal and help Tycho by instead of installing a chip with a virus on it on his ship rather than the intended target]]. The result is a [[spoiler: terminal with scrambled text where Durandal seemingly demands to know what you did and calls you a "stupid monkey". The log on and off logos are also corrupted and you might interpret the logon text as a messed up [[PrecisionFStrike curse at your actions]] ]]. Adding to the black humour, you can find [[spoiler: another terminal where Tycho remarks [[ActuallyPrettyFunny "Now that was funny."]] ]]

* On "Curioser and Curioser..." (M2), when Durandal's complaining about his plan to subvert the drones not holding out as long as he'd hoped because the Nar [[ItOnlyWorksOnce already did that]], look closely at the image he shows you. That green thing that one of the Nar is holding is a ''sack full of drones''.

** Also a CallBack to ''Marathon 2'', where Durandal threatens to teleport you out into space [[ContinueYourMissionDammit if you keep delaying]].

* Durandal's naming sense: when he and the S'pht take control of the Pfhor ship that attacked the Marathon, the S'pht rename it "Narhl'Lar" ("Freedom and Vengeance") as a profound statement on the beginning of their rebellion. Durandal, on the other hand, calls the ship "Boomer".

--> '''Lysander''': I'll be honest with you: there used to be a map on this terminal, with the route to that thing you're looking for highlighted in bright purple. But since I'm being honest, I've also got to admit that I've removed all data pertaining to locations aboard this orbiting substation. [[{{Troll}} Sometimes the truth hurts.]]

* Midway through ''Marathon Infinity'', Tycho will get extremely angry at you for suddenly cooperating with Durandal. His reaction? "Prepare to taste vacuum, fool." He then promptly teleports you out into space. Where you sit. And wait. And shoot. [[spoiler:Don't worry, Durandal will eventually save you.]]

* Also, 8-Player Co-op in a game meant for one person? When it's not a ridiculous and hilarious amount of carnage, it's pure awesomeness. Why did they get rid of 8-Player Co-op?

-->'''[=LPer=]''': We ''could'' take the long way... (''grenade jumps, but fails to reach the ledge'') ...or we could take the long way.

* [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljQCYvQ9lSw In this walkthrough]], an attempt to grenade jump goes badly.

* In one walkthrough, an attempt to grenade jump goes badly.
-->'''[=LPer=]''': We ''could'' take the long way... (''grenade jumps, but instead smacks into the wall) ...or we could take the long way.

** Also a CallBack to ''Marathon 2'', where Durandal threatens to teleport you out into space [[ContinueYourMissionDammit if you keep delaying]].

Midway through ''Marathon Infinity'', Tycho will get extremely angry at you for suddenly cooperating with Durandal. His reaction? "Prepare to taste vacuum, fool." He then promptly teleports you out into space. Where you sit. And wait. And shoot. [[spoiler:Don't worry, Durandal will eventually save you.]]