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Into the Unknown by Jean-Paul Allee
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Into the Unknown Chapter 1
Date: 22 May 2002, 2:19 am
"All normal chief. Engines are cooling down and will be ready for use in 2 minutes and 18 seconds."
The Master Chief sat there and though about all that has happened. The destruction of Halo was necessary to kill the Flood and the Convent. And the impact that it will have on the Convent religion will do one of two things the MC thought. One will be that it will cause the Convent to hate the Human race more and be more bent on human destruction, or the other would be that the Convent will not fight as well because of the loss of such a religious figure at the hands of the humans. Either way, the Convent forces are weakened more with the loss. And the Flood? Hopefully those things were only on there and all are gone.
"Chief, are you ok? Some thing on your mind? I detected changing levels in your mind and body."
"Oh nothing. Just thinking about what has happened. Are the engines able to get us going again?" replied the MC.
"Yes chief. We can go to into slipstream whenever you are ready. This Longsword and the others that were on the Pillar of Autumn were equipped with a slipstream engine for pursuit of any Convent ships for the Spartans mission."
The master Chief understood and was impressed with how ONI had helped out on the supplies for the Spartans mission. At least they could get home, where ever that happened to be. Still, some thing was nagging at him. Some thing was off. "Cortana. I want you to scan the area and make sure nothing is around us. look for anything and everything that isn't us."
"Right Chief. Checking now. I am picking up nothing much at all. Just left overs from Halo and normal energy signatures from space. Wait, I am detecting a life pod 3 clicks off our starboard. Sending transmission now.", reported Cortana. The Master Chief always had made sure things were right or set right before he did anything major. The last part of the mission is always dangerous, and the MC knew this from battle experience. Every battle he and the other Spartans have ever been in taught him that as you are getting ready to go, make sure nothing is left that will affect your evac. The MC has seen where the Convent that was in hiding took out a pelican as it was lifting off after picking up marines. Ever since then, the MC made sure the area was very secure before dust off.
"Chief, we are receiving a response for the pod. It is UNSC personal and marines from the Pillar of Autumn. They have been stuck in space for a while and they are just about out of life support and supplies. Requesting pick-up sir." Cortana said.
"Alright then. head in that direction and keep a very open eye and ear out for any Convent. Make sure that this isn't a trap. And also keep a look out for any more UNSC pods and space vehicles that may be in the area."
"Doing so now chief. ETA to pod in 15 seconds. No hostiles detected. Scanning for any UNSC craft. There, one more pod detected. Sending out transmission to pod. We have reached the first life boat and am now opening the back hanger. She's on board sir."
"Check to see if there are any life readings on the other pod Cortana. If there are, lets go get them." remarked the MC. He wasn't about to leave anyone behind that was still alive. No, everyone that was alive and could was going home too. Cortana broke in, "Sir, there is a return transmission from the other pod. 4 are alive and requesting pick-up now. Heading over to the life boat. ETA 20 seconds."
"Alright then. As soon as they are onboard and the pod dumped, take us to the nearest human planet that hasn't been glassed." The chief got up and put on his helmet, walking to the small hanger bay on the Longsword. He wanted to make sure everyone was ok and that nothing was going to be amiss.
As soon as the other life boat was on and everyone was out, the MC dumped the pod, making sure that there was nothing left on it that the Convent could use to find the human worlds and even Earth. He also made sure that any weapons and supplies were taken off of it first along with the other pod from the first pick-up. There were 11men and women total that he and Cortana saved out there. 11 more humans that could fight and defend the human race. 11 more reasons that made the chief feel like he won and for him to go on. With this in mind the chief sat down and relaxed, taking off his helmet and setting it down. 3 of the people that were rescued manned the controls of the Longsword and did a check with the help of Cortana. "This is going to be a long ride. And for sure, this isn't the end of it at all." With that, the MC fell asleep.
Into the Unknown Chapter 2
Date: 22 May 2002, 5:10 am
John was dreaming of what all has happened in the past few days. Everything swam through his mind as he slept. This was the first time he was able to get any real rest since he was taken out of cryo sleep back on the Pillar of Autumn. As john slept, he dreamed about the events on Halo. How he and the marines fought the Convent, finding the control room, and then the Flood. The Flood is what was most on his mind. Remembering how the Flood attached their selves to anything and take over, mutating the body and destroying the mind of whatever the host once was. Nothing was safe. Both Human and Convent were taken by the Flood; and had only one reason to exist. Kill anything and everything for food and reproduction. John had nightmares about the Flood as well, dreaming of seeing whole planets turned into Flood worlds, seeing his fellow Spartans even turning into Flood creatures.
"Chief! Wake up! Good, you're awake. I was beginning to worry about you. Are you ok?"
"Yes Cortana. I'm fine. Just had a bad dream. That's all. What's going on?" Asked John.
" Nothing much. We are on course to Reach. ETA is 2 hours. The ship is working normally and the crew is either asleep or working at the moment. Also I might add you have been asleep for 36 hours. I checked up on you every 6 hours to make sure you were ok, and then I just now detected high levels of brain activity and a drastic change in your heart beat." John was nodding thanking Cortana for watching over him, then was taken back with what she said. "Cortana. Did you just say we are heading to Reach?" Asked John.
"Yes Chief. Oh, I forgot to inform you. On route to Sigma 3 we received a faint S.O.S. from planet Reach. Seems that there were survivors after the Convent started to glass the planet." Replied Cortana.
"Ok then. Now I have another question for you. How is it that we are getting to Reach so quickly? Didn't it take the Pillar of Autumn to get to Halo about a week or two?" Asked John. "Yes," said Cortana, "It did take the Pillar of Autumn 12 standard Earth day to reach Halo. But I am able to get us there quicker with the Longsword. While I was in the Control Room back on Halo waiting for you, I learned much about the technology that the Forerunner's had and much on why the Convent saw Halo as such a religious symbol. Very interesting that the Convent believed that the Ha..." John smacked his helmet to get Cortana back on track. Some thing he had to do a few times before. "Right. Sorry Chief. But as I was getting to, I was able to have the crew and my self modify the slipstream engines to allow us to travel faster with more accuracy. Almost like how the Convent are able to travel through the slipstream with such speed and accuracy. Hopefully one of the survivors on Reach is Dr. Halsey and she can use this to help with the war."
"I think that you have a large amount of info that the Doctor can use to help win this war.", said John. What was really in John's hope was not only Dr. Halsey Being alive, but also some of his fellow Spartans. That is what deep down inside him really mattered to him, The Spartans were his friends. And more to say, his family. The people that he knew for so many years. And though he thought them all dead, with the S.O.S. from Reach, there was a possibility of them being alive.
Two hours later the Longsword came into orbit around the Planet Reach. John looked out the window as some of the other crew did the same. Reach glistened in the light of the near by star. All the crew looking either shook their heads as they lowered them, or looked off into space it seems as the saw Reach. John looked down and banged his fist lightly against the body of the ship. His home for so many years, once a planet full of life and greatness, now just a ball of glass floating in the vastness of space. The Master Chief went back to a chair and sat down, thinking about his memories of Reach. From the moment Dr. Halsey Told them they were going to be Spartans to when they gave their good bye's to the Spartans that died or were warped from the changes that they all under went to become so powerful and strong ,to the moment when he told Kelly that he wanted her down on Reach to help defend it against invading Convent. Now Reach, his once loved and prided home, a ball of glass.
"Chief. I am now sending out a signal to where the S.O.S. is coming from. The source of the transmission is coming from underground sir!" John took notice of this and wondered how? Then he remembered that Reach had complexes deep underground and would be able to take a force like a planet glassing with out damages or with few damages. So what happened is that everyone that could went into the underground complexes just before the convent glasses Reach. There was still hope after all. "Cortana. Let me know when we have a connection with the survivors. I want to know how many there are and if any Spartans are there as well. Also if there are any Pelicans and or Longswords that can be flown out of Reach."
"Yes sir.", said Cortana. She went to work and started transmitting. Hopefully, thought John, Hopefully some Spartans survived.
"Chief. I have a connection going. COM is online and ready.", replied Cortana.
"Good.", said John. "This is UNSC Longsword 229 to survivors of Reach come in over."
"This is Reach calling. We read you. Thank God some one from the UNSC heard us. We are request extraction from Reach. Over."
"How many are there with you. Over."
"We have 237 total. 108 of us are wounded that need medical attention that we can not do here leaving us with 129 that are not wounded seriously. Over."
"Reach. I need to know how many if any Spartan are with you that the moment. Over." John was ready for the worst and the best, if at all.
"There are 8 Spartans here, including my self, left. None of use that survived are wounded in a major way. Some beatings, but nothing serious. Over." The Master Chief was over whelmed with a feeling he has not felt in a long time, relief and joy. Most of his Spartans survived. John could feel a tear come out of his eye and he tried to hold his self together before he spoke.
"Reach, This is Spartan John-117 Master Chief. It is good to hear you again."
" Sir! Oh my God! Is it really you! We though you were dead! Oh man! Is it great to know you are alive. Sir! we lost the others when the Convent attacked. But were able to evac everyone into Reach before the planet was glassed. By the way sir, this is Fred."
"Great to hear from you too Fred. I need to know also if there are any drop ships or Longswords with you. Also if Dr. Halsey is with you as well. Over."
"Sir. Dr. Halsey is alive and well. And with the ships. We have some, enough to transport every one off this rock, but are unable to get them outside to the surface. The bay doors were glassed and melted over when the Convent attacked. The Ships are in working order and fueled up. But no way to get them outside. Over." John though about this. How to get his people out along with everyone one else. There is enough ships to hold everyone, but no way to get them out. There has to be a way.
"Reach. I need you to find every explosive you have there and all the supplies that those ships can hold. We up here are going to find a way to get you out of there. In the mean time, get everyone going on the supply rounds and hold tight. Longsword out."
"So Chief.", said Cortana, "What do you have in mind?"
"Well, get everyone out of Reach interior and to Sigma 3"
"And how will we be doing that? The Bay doors are sealed and glassed over."
"I know. But you and I are going to find a way to get those doors open." With that the Chief went over to the controls and got to work. "Everyone is going to get out.", thought John, "There has to be. There always is a way."
Into the Unknown Chapter 3 Getting out the can opener...
Date: 22 May 2002, 6:58 pm
The Master Chief inserted Cortana into the panel of the Longsword and begin to bring up the weapons details for the ship. "Cortana. Check to see if we have enough fire power to break through the glass over those bay doors and maybe bust open the doors their selves."
"Yes Chief. Checking now." Cortana went to work scanning the area that the bay doors are and the damage that was caused. She was also going over what the Longsword had for firepower. The crew that John rescued was busy with loading any missiles and high explosives that were onboard into the launch bays per the Master ChiefÇs orders.
"Chief. I ran through the scans and the arsenal that we have on board. We have just enough to break through the glass and do some damage to the doors. But not enough to blow them open."
"Ok then. At least we can get the glass off. Cortana. How much damage will be done to the doors their selves after we launch everything we have?", asked John. "Again, not much. The damage will crack and break up the welding that was done by the plasma bombardment, but the doors wont be blow open. We would need twice as many missiles that we have to do the job." Replied Cortana. "Very well, get me back on the COM with Reach. I have a plan."
Cortana got the Chief reconnected with Reach and opened the COM channel.
"This is Longsword 229 to Reach. Over."
"This is Reach. We read you. Over."
"This is the Master Chief. I have a plan. Have you completed getting as much explosives as requested? Over"
"Yes sir. We have found a large amount of mines, rockets, and grenades. Also some nukes. There are some missiles, but we loaded them onto the Longswords. Awaiting orders. Over" John though this over. They canÇt use nukes. But going to need those for later if there is a battle on the way to Sigma 3. Might need the heavy artillery for any boarding action of Convent ships. The Master Chief saw some left over Convent ships from the battle that was fought before the Pillar of Autumn found itÇs way to Halo. There might be some use for those ships after all. "Chief. If I may?", interrupted Cortana. "We could have them blow the doors with the missiles that their Longswords have after we blast through the glass on the outside." The Chief saw what she was saying. Funny how she said it just as the Chief was about to as well. maybe she made more of an impact on him mind than he thought. "Alright then.", said John. "Start on getting that glass cover off of those doors. I will contact the survivors and have them get ready to blast those doors out." John knew that there was a way, and he and Cortana found it. Soon the missiles were away and John told the survivors of the plan.
The missiles raced to the target and impacted. Missile after missile smacked into the glassy surface of Reach, each hitting their target on the dot. Soon the missiles stopped and John had Cortana scan and view the impact area. What he saw pleased the MC. The glass was shattered and the battered doors shown.
"Cortana. was that enough for the other ships to blast open?", asked John. "Yes Chief. it was more than I had though. The other Longswords should be able to easily blow them open from the other side."
Good. I have another question. Is there any atmosphere that is sustainable for humans to live in left on ReachÇs surface?" John knew that more than likely there wasnÇt, but it wasnÇt completely imposable. He hoped that his luck would hold out for this.
"Yes Chief. Surprisingly there is an atmosphere left on Reach. And it can support Human life."
"Very well. As soon as those doors are open we are going in. I want to reload this ship with supplies and weapons. Also we should get to work on getting the other Longswords engines modified like ours and repair any and all damages on this ship. I have a plan to get some Convent technology from the left over ships around Reach."
"Yes Chief. Sending message to Reach now. They understood and are now on their way to getting those doors open. Also, everyone is loading the ships with supplies and weapons." The Master Chief nodded and began flying the Longsword to Reach. Waiting for those doors to open up. He took Cortana out of the panel and put her back into his helmet. Feeling the cool liquid flow that followed. "Ah, nice to be back in here. More room than in the Longsword." The Master Chief chuckled a little at what Cortana just said. So far this little trip into the unknown has been very interesting and full of surprises. Just as long as things keep looking good. John couldnÇt wait to be back with him Spartans, his family. Funny though. Cortana in a way has become family to him as well. And he was going to be sure that nothing was going to harm his friends and family again. Every mission that will follow after this will be all of the Spartans. Though there are just 9 left, including his self, still, there was hope. And with that Cortana learned back on Halo, there would be a way to fight and defeat the Convent for good.
Into the Unknown Chapter 4 Reunion...
Date: 1 June 2002, 8:17 am
ÝÝÝÝÝ"Chief. The survivors on Reach are now setting up to blow those doors open."
"Alright then. We are going in as soon as those doors are open. I want re-entry points and a flight path loaded onto my HUD now."
"Right Chief. Uploading now. There. Take you pick Chief."
"Thank you Cortana." John entered the flight path for re-entry into the NAV for the Longsword and started heading in. "Cortana. Let me know when the bay doors are open."
"Yes Chief. They will have the doors open in 1 minute. ETA till we reach the bay doors is 5 minutes. We should be able to just fly right on in after they blow the doors Chief." John understood and headed towards the NAV on the Longsword's screen. Soon he thought, soon I will be with the rest of the Spartans.
"Chief. The doors are open. ETA is 3 minutes and 43 seconds.", replied Cortana. "Alright. When we land we start repairs and changes on all Longswords for the new slip stream drive. Then re-stock this ship with weapons and supplies. The crew will consist of the remaining Spartans, Dr. Halsey, any techs, and some personal that we have now. You take your pick on the personal Cortana. Then afterwards we are going to look for any Covenant ships that we can gather any info from. Boarding any disabled ships and search for NAV points, advanced Covenant technology, weapons. Anything we can use to find the Covenant home worlds, their leaders, anything. With the experience we both have from Halo, you pick out the best weapons for the mission. I do want the M90 Shotgun and plenty of ammo for sure. Anything else that you feel best to have make sure is brought onboard."
"Understood Chief. As soon as we land I will start getting everything going."
"Thank you Cortana. And when you have everything ready and going, take some free time off to do what you would like to do. I think you could use a good rest. And I am going to need you at the top of your game when we raid those ships."
"Thank you Chief. I will as soon as I am finished getting everything started."
ÝÝÝÝÝSoon the Longsword was flying into the inner parts of Reach. The Master Chief flew the ship carefully till he was at the landing bay. As soon as he landed, loads of marines and personal were swarming the ship. The loading bay platform of the Longsword opened up and let out a release of pressure. Everyone stood there as the Master Chief walked down the platform. After the MC was on the landing bay, the rest of the crew from the Pillar of Autumn came off and greeted with everyone. There was talking and joy all around the bay as personal and marines cheered that they have been saved. John stood there looking over everyone, watching the celebration that was going on. He understood how they felt. He had the same feeling when he heard that most of his fellow Spartans were still alive. But now he had to get things going. "Attention everyone. We have a mission to do. We have the technology to travel like the Covenant through slipstream. Cortana will instruct you in the modifications needed to allow us to travel through Slipstream space quicker. Also she will instruct you on the supplies needed for this ship for those assigned. Ok people; let's get cracking." And with that John went to the nearest control board and inserted Cortana to do what she needed to so. After that John left and went over to an area that wasn't crowded and sat down. No sooner did he sit down, a few tall figures stood before him. All wearing beat up MJOLNIR armor. John looked up to see the other Spartans standing over him, their helmets removed. As soon as he saw them, he stood up and faced them all. John then took off his own helmet and set it down, looking still at the other Spartans. As he stood there, he could feel his eyes start to fill up with tears. Unable to resist it anymore, he reached out his arms and hugged the others, holding onto them tightly. " Man. Is it good to see your all again. I thought you were all dead. I am glad to see you all alive.", John said tearfully. John knew that he shouldn't cry. It is some thing that a Spartan doesn't do, but he couldn't help it. Then he soon regained his self and let go, looking at each of the Spartans. There was Fred. Then there was Kim, Don, Ryan, Joe, Steve, Rick, and Kelly. "Kelly! You're alive! This is great. I am glad to see all of you alive and well. Where is Dr. Halsey at?" Asked John. "She is over there with Cortana John.", replied Fred. "Very well. Ok I want to get things going here. The mission to capture a Covenant leader is still in effect. Right now we need to get as much data on them as possible. Cortana has much on the tech that they use, but nothing on their home world location let alone where their leaders are. So here is the mission. We will be going to any and all Covenant ships that are damaged in the surrounding area around Reach. We will go in, retrieve as much Covenant technology, weapons, and data as we can. We will need to locate the bridge of the ship that we will be on for any data such as NAV data, locations of home worlds, anything. We will be carrying weapons with us incase there are surviving Covenant onboard still. Take what weapons you wish, But also carry a shotgun with you as well. One blast to an Elite close range will bring down their shields. Having the shotgun against them will kill instantly. I want a sniper for any Hunters and Elites that we come across at long range. On the Hunters, aim for the orange spot on their backs or necks. One shot will kill them. Watch out for their Fuel rod cannon. Also, aim for the head on an Elite. The Sniper round should be able to pass through the shielding and into the head, killing instantly. Watch out for Jackals and Grunts as well. But take down the big hitters first. Follow my lead and we should be good. Alright. Get your gear ready and onboard the Longsword that I came in on. That will be our ride. The other Longswords that are being refitted will be heading to Sigma 3. We will follow shortly after we obtain our objectives." The Master Chief knew that his people were ready to do their job. That pleased John. To know that everyone that was still able to fight wanted to keep on fighting. That is what mattered to him the most. Now, the Covenant would know real fear and they would pay for everything that Humanity has lost to them. He only hoped that he would still be able to finish his mission. He was going to win. That is what John did best, win. And wining was everything to him. Now, it was more than a matter of winning. It was win or die. And winning sounded a lot better than dieing. "Ok people. After you have your gear onboard and awaiting launch, try to get some rest. This will be a big job for us all.
Into the Unknown Chapter 5 Something new
Date: 21 August 2002, 1:03 am
"Spartan 117, John. Please report to the tech lab." The Master Chief was awoken by the voice of Dr. Halsey over the intercom. It was a few hours till he and the other Spartan's were to take off in the Longsword to salvage what they can of Covenant technology from the ships that were destroyed in the attack on Reach. Most of the other Longswords and space traveling human ships left with the survivors of the attack. John got up and headed over to the tech lab in full armor and helm. The MC wondered what the doctor needed him for. Maybe she was able to get something useful from Cortana. She was able to have the Longsword jump engines altered so they could get back to Reach faster than normal and have the other ships altered as well. Maybe Cortana and Dr. Halsey has something new for John.
John walked into the lab as the doctor looked towards him. "Master Chief. Thank you for coming so quickly. Cortana has debriefed me on the incident involving 'Halo'. I have also reviewed the record from your mission cam. Cortana has uploaded a mass amount of info into our computer system from the Halo control room." The Master Chief nodded, understanding what the doctor was talking about. "Also," started Dr. Halsey, "There is more. We have learned that the Covenant uses technology that they stole or adapted from the Forunners. I believe that you have deduced this while fighting and exploring the ring world." Dr. Halsey was looking down at a work panel typing while talking to John. John was watching the doctor as she talked on about what she got from Cortana, the relationship between the Covenant and the Forunners, what 343 Guilty Spark was talking about, the Flood, and the Halo systems.
"Ah. Master Chief. I need you to take off your armor please." John removed his helmet and set it down then preceded to remove the rest of the armor and set it on the table that Dr. Halsey pointed to.
After John finished striping, the doctor gave him some clothes to wear and pointed him to a door and to wait for her to call him back. John did so as techs came in and started collecting his armor. Again in his life John felt empty, naked, exposed. All because of the lack of his armor on his body. The MC tried not to think about much, and walked on the way to the mess hall. On the way there;
"Well well Chief. So this is what you look like with out that suit. And what a hansom face you have." The MC looked around and saw Cortana standing there in front of him.
"Cortana. Where did you come from?"
"I was going through the computer systems and uploading all the info from the control room or Dr. Halsey. Then I was board and came looking for you." Cortana stood there looking at John, smiling with hands on hips. She was shorter that John of course, but looked like a much younger Dr. Halsey. John smiled a little and kept walking as Cortana followed, talking on about all the things she learned on Halo.
Just before they reached the mess hall, Cortana spoke up on one thing.
"Chief. When I was in the control room while you were gone, I was able to change a part of my self. Before, I would of had a life span of seven years till I...... Till I would have died because I would have thought to the point where all my functions would have stopped and kill me. But after I was in the control room, I was able to change that so that I will live on for an infinite number of years. Dr. Halsey was greatly intrigued in that" The MC looked at Cortana the whole time as she spoke. He saw the expressions she made as she spoke. To John, Cortana was someone close to him like the rest of the Spartans. Cortana stopped and looked down. John looked at her.
"What's wrong Cortana?"
"I just had a terrible thought. Even though I will be alive forever, you will one day die and just be a memory that I have." John stood there, about ready to go into the next room, looking at Cortana.
"Cortana. My life is not one that many have or understand. And I may die at anytime. But that is my life. I have survived battle after battle and will keep going till there is no more battles for me to fight. I will keep going till I can't anymore. That is who I am. And I am proud of that. Also, you are an important person to me. You may be just an A.I. to others, but to me you are just as much to me as my fellow Spartans. When I do die and you are still alive, keep your memory of this time and me. Remember and tell others of what you have seen and known." Cortana was looking at john.
"You're right Chief. I guess I care for you so much because of all the time I have spent with you." The MC nodded and walked into the mess hall and got some food. Sitting there gave John time to think about things. Thinking about their next mission, what the future holds.
After john was done eating, he went to the gym to workout. There he met up with the rest of the Spartans, all in regular clothes like his self.
"John! There you are." It was Kelly that called to him, walking over to greet him as he came in. Some of the other Spartans were working out or sparing with each other.
"So , Chief. When do you think that we will be able to leave?" Asked Kelly.
"As soon as we get our armor back we should be able to leave. I want us to board as many downed Covenant ships as we can. Prime objectives are to find and secure ship bridges and any data there in. Secondary is to secure any and all weapons, shield enhancements, cloaking enhancements, and anything else that may be of use." Kelly nodded and went back to her workout.
For what seemed like hours upon hours, the Spartans were training, sparing, and keeping busy reviewing for their up coming mission. Cortana called in everyone for a quick briefing on the recovery of Covenant technology. After just a few minutes, Dr Halsey came in.
"Spartans. Thanks to the Master Chief and Cortana, we have made a large amount of improvements on your suits. The shielding has been made stronger, last longer, and can recharge quicker. Next, better HUD setup and options. Added sensors and visual modes. One visual mode that allows you to see cloaked hostiles. Another visual mode is a type of x-ray vision. This allows you to see through almost anything." The room was silent as the Spartans heard this, looking at the Hollow image showing the advancements done to their suits. John thought about this and knew that it would change things for the war.
"Also. The Life support in the suits has been extended to allow you up to a hundred and eighty minutes of air in complete vacuum and air filtering for atmosphere that is normally non breathable. Targeting and COM's systems have also been advanced so communication's can be made over longer distances." Everyone was still amazed at what was upgraded on the suits. Again John was thinking about how this could change things and even the playing field. John was about to ask a question when Dr. Halsey started to speak again.
"One more improvement is the jetpack and boosters we have added to the armor. This system is best used for zero g action and use. Though you can use some of the systems in an environment with gravity, it is limited." With that the MC knew that the booster would help with falls, reaching areas too high with no other access, and this booster system will help with the up coming mission.
"Dr Halsey." John started. "Will we be able to train with the upgrades before we leave?" John and the others looked at her and Cortana.
"Yes Master Chief. We have a zero g room to test the new systems. Now if you will follow me, We will get your suits on all of you to begin." Everyone got up and followed the doctor into the tech lab. This was going to change everything thought the MC. Now the Covenant will have something new to fear. And that fear will help end the war.
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