If it weren't for the fact that the interior doesn't, by any stretch, fit the exterior, the size problem wouldn't be an issue at all. The two main issues I wish to bring attention to in this article are: 1) What is the actual size of the Pillar of Autumn? and 2) Where does everything fit? Both questions are actually related. Only Bungie really knows the intricacies involved in Halo's development, but we do know that the Pillar of Autumn's interior rooms were produced well before the exterior had been decided upon and finalized.
There's evidence for two major viewpoints, although this discussion will show how one of those viewpoints can not be correct.įirst off, a little background on why a conundrum even exists regarding the Pillar of Autumn. When it comes to determining size, there are very few objects in Halo: Combat Evolved more debated about than the Pillar of Autumn. The Pillar of Autumn Conundrum Article written and images compiled by Stephen Loftus
