Question I could really use help with

[sccrgy789]

I'm trying to make a plugin and some template changes but am having issues.

I have added a plugin:
Hook: global_start
Execution Order: 5
Code:

$niImage = array(58054);

As you can see it's very simple...

Now, in my posbit, I am trying to do an in_array on that array. I always end up with PHP error saying there is a bad second argument for in_array.

Basically, my array is not defined in the postbit where I want to use it.

Other Info:
1. I am using global_start because I want this array available in MANY places. (Posbit, viewtopic, viewprofile, etc.)
2. I tried putting a "global $niImage;" and it didn't seem to help...
3. I also tried using:

$vbulletin->niImage = array(58054);

(I'm not sure if that was the right syntax)
4. I am using vBulletin 3.6.4 and can not upgrade it.

So I would like to know either what hook to use to achieve this or how to properly define my variable so I can use it in all of those places...

Thanks!