Master Chief is one of video games' most recognizable characters.
As part of the prominentHalofranchise, it’s been a wild ride for the Chief.
Halo season 2 found a new antagonist in James Ackerson, but just who is he?
We’ll attempt to explain the convoluted plot of Halo in as few words as possible.
Whether you’re a casual player or a mega fan, the following explanation is perfectly digestible.
Without further ado, let’s dive into it.
This is the plot of Halo explained in around 1,000 words.
After watching the conglomeration of episodes, you may be curious as to how closely it follows the games.
Short answer: Not closely at all.
The Paramount Plus Halo show most definitely deviates from the events described here.
Regardless, we’ve got the entirety of the Halo games' narrative condensed as briefly as possible.
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They created life and preceded the Forerunners.
This advanced species is “trans-sentient,” meaning they can connect with the universe on a profound level.
A fraction of what they once were, they lay dormant as molecular dust.
The domesticated animals exhibited improved behavior from being fed the tainted dust.
Ancient humans fought the Forerunners in an attempt to escape worlds corrupted by the Flood.
Reach, one of humanity’s colonized planets, is attacked by the Covenant.
Even though it is also home to the Spartan training program, the planet eventually falls to the Covenant.
In an attempt to evade a Covenant pursuit, the Pillar of Autumn makes a randomized jump through Slipspace.
Covenant run rampant on this Halo installation.
Naturally, since Forerunners built this Halo ring, the Covenant are fascinated.
He escapes the explosion.
As he is receiving this award, they are attacked by the Covenant.
Master Chief never looked as adorable as he did in Funko Pop form.
The Chief has to prevent the Prophets from activating this newfound Halo ring.
The Events Of Halo 3
Both theArbiter and the Master Chief make it back to Earth.
Working together, they attempt to defend Earth from a Covenant attack.
Eventually, a ship bearing Flood crash-lands on Earth.
Halo 4
Master Chief is in cryosleep while drifting towards Requiem, a Forerunner planet.
He is woken by Cortana when his ship is scanned by the planet.
Remnants of the Covenant attack at around the same time, andChief has to crash-land on Requiemto escape.
She survived, accessed the Forerunner Domain, and found a cure for her rampancy.
