I got bored today, and so I did the amazing. I finished Eric Nylund’s ‘Halo: First Strike’ and reread most of ‘Halo:  The Fall Of Reach’.  I’m not fully done yet, but it has once again reminded me why I admire the Master Chief so much. Before I go into detail let me first give Eric Nylund a very big thanks to him for writing these two books, giving more life to the Halo series and more of a defined background.  Because of his stories I have a greater respect for John-117, our Master Chief, Petty Officer in the Naval Military in the UNSC Fleet.

I respect the Master Chief more now than I did because I have gained more of a respect of the Master Chief is because of the man he has become, despite the circumstances.  He was abducted as a child at the age of 6 years old, as we learn in ‘The Fall of Reach’ and that, no matter who you are, is a terrifying and harrowing situation for a child at that age.  He was young enough to experience innocence and at the very same time old enough to remember the memories before that time.  Yet John never wavered even then, other than natural instincts, he was fearless.  Whether it was through self-induced illusion or rather a straightforward bravery, the fear was not with him.  He then became what the military demanded of him, learning to co-operate with his teammates, to think strategically, observe the normally unobserved, and determine judgements not only through military priority, but also through natural logic (Note:  strategy and logic ARE connected, however, each has it’s own derivatives).  He endures relentlessly in uneven odds and in loss.  For example, he learned to endure the loss of his fellow team members when they were put through the augmentative processes and he also endured the mental challenge of the thought of the loss of many of his teammates whom were on Reach during his unplanned tour on Halo.  The men and women who can do these things automatically have my respect.

To derive on these qualities, may I commend Eric Nylund on his portrayal of Master Chief and the lessons he learns throughout life.  It is no small secret that many people play the Halo series, and that many of them are of…the younger age.  If they read these books, I believe that it would instill a greater example and following of the character of the Master Chief.  I do have a problem with the younger audience of the Halo series and online games in general, but that is for another blog. There are times in these books that I am so astounded by the approach of the teachings of these lessons that there were times that I sit there, looking at the ceiling, and evaluated my own self.  Yes, these books are that good.

In conclusion,  I wanted to expel this, and I’d like to hear what makes you respect the Master Chief!  Feel free to leave a comment here on the blog, or on the thread over at HBO in their forums, where I’m going to post a link.  I’d like to thank Bungie for helping develop and give us the Halo Universe, and again, thank you to Eric Nylund for his books, I’ll probably be doing my reflections on Dietz’s ‘The Flood’ soon as well.  KEEP TUNED IN

For our normal Blog Readers, Gadget Tuesday and Mythology Wednesday will be posted tomorrow, I’m calling it ‘The birthday edition’.  I’ll have pictures of my latest presents, and I’ll be showcasing the birth of the ‘Rune Of Red’ and the names many meanings in honor of my 21st birthday tomorrow.  Till then, adieu!