: i have been confused about something that i cant seem to find the answer to
: (that is, if there is an answer lol). Anyway, my question is about the
: connection between the alien musical instrument in Pathways Into Darkness
: and the Alien Weapon in Marathon. I keep reading things about how they are
: connected somehow, and how "we've seen it before somewhere, like in a
: storybook or a dream." If somebody could clarify exactly what that
: connection is, it would be much appriciated. Thanks in advance to those
: with an answer! =)
The connection is simply visual - the two look vaguely similar in some ways. For example:

Admittedly, not a terribly close resemblance, but still similar enough to be noteworthy (around these parts, we're not picky ;) ).
Vale,
Perseus