Hoplite or Pheonix

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OK, before I state the question, I need to set some ground rules to this thread.

THE RULE: I am not interested in any names that are not related to Greek history mythology.

Also, you must know that the name Hoplite was chosen for two reasons. 1. because it represented a Greek soldier that fought shoulder to shoulder in a particular manner. This seemed very "Spartan" to me. Also, hop + light was fitting for a small, fast, and light attack ship.

The name Phoenix was added because the latest model was a re-birth of the older models that, imo, died in flames.

With that being said, I would like to know what you think.

Should I let the name be just "Hoplite" for the Hoplite?

or

Should I change it to just "Phoenix."

or

Should I keep it as is, the "Hoplite-Phoenix"

or

DO you have a better name? Please submit, if so.

[DaneO'Roo]

To me, personally I wouldnt make the name based on mythology. Seeing as how the names for all the curent vehicles are animals, i think It would be better to go with an animal name. Maybe a bird name, since its flying. The pelican carrys troops and things, the animal carries things in its beak so i guess it needs to sort of make sense in that department. Seeing as though its small and built for attack purposes, maybe it could be The:

Hawk
Falcon
Raven
Eagle

maybe?


Though to go with ur ancient greek mythology idea i would say whatever the name of the god of the sky is (is that Zeus? im not sure)

[Reaper Man]

I still like the name i came up with in the original hoplite thread - Osprey

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Guys, I appreciate your suggestions, however, they need to stay with a Greek conotation. The reason for this is because the backstory for the Hoplite is that it is a Spartan specific airframe. It does not have the same life support systems necessary for a typical Marine. The life support equipment space is traded out for extra ammo space.

For the same reason the Pelican is named as such (big Marine bird), the Hoplite needs to have a Spartan name. Spartan, Marathon, Hoplite, Phoenix = Greek. Well, Phoenix is related loosely by the intricate relationship that some Greek myths shared with Egyptian lore. You should get the idea, though.

[WhÎþLå§h ÐÆmØÑ]

I voted to keep it Hoplite-Phoenix.

[mined]

Meh, not much of a turn out for the poll so far, oh well. For those of you who have voted so far, thanks for your input.

I personally like the Hoplite-Phoenix best also, however, it has its drawbacks. People will eventually shorten the name either to Hoplite or Phoenix (if it is a well used vehicle). On the other hand keeping the name as it is makes way for a Hoplite-??????? that could be a variant like all of the Warthog variants.

Modders can personalize the Hoppy to fit their map and rename it accordingly using the Hoplite as a "make" and the new name as the "model."

[Apoc4lypse]

Meh, not much of a turn out for the poll so far, oh well. For those of you who have voted so far, thanks for your input.

I personally like the Hoplite-Phoenix best also, however, it has its drawbacks. People will eventually shorten the name either to Hoplite or Phoenix (if it is a well used vehicle). On the other hand keeping the name as it is makes way for a Hoplite-??????? that could be a variant like all of the Warthog variants.

Modders can personalize the Hoppy to fit their map and rename it accordingly using the Hoplite as a "make" and the new name as the "model."

I like the nick name Hoppy lol, Hoplite sounds fine I think, I can't think of any other greek mythology related names or what ever. Pheonix sounds good though, but its a pretty common name I think.

[PlasbianX]

Hoplite. I saw someone working on a vehicle called the phoenix at halo mods a while ago.

[Agamemnon]

I'm in favor of the stand-alone name of Hoplite.

[Teroh]

I'm in favor of the stand-alone name of Hoplite.

As am I.