Spoilers abound in this review, not just for the show, but for Halo 4 as well. You’ve been warned.

In part three of my review of episode 1, I take a look at the fallout from Lasky’s failure during the training exercise.

The cadets march/running back to base. Hmm, the formation seems a bit weak. No excuse! (Yeah, I’m a hard ass. LOL)

A warthog approaches, but with whom on board?

The number “7” on one of the flags. A definite nod to Bungie as the number was significant for them.

General Black steps out to debrief the cadets with Squad leader Orenski just in front of him. He’s a sharp dressed man, huh?

Orenski looks pissed as she knows her squad is about to be berated. This is a strong female character, one of a few in this mini-series. I’m very happy to see some form of gender equality in the series. Looks like the future has gotten some things right.

General Black look on at the squad. Then he starts into his lecture.

He speaks of Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo for whom the academy is named after. (You should really take a look at that link.)

Lasky looking very stoic even in the face of his commanding officer. Now this is a glimpse of what is to come!

Orenski looks like she wants to beat the s..stuff out of Lasky.

General Black looking directly into the face of Lasky. There is no doubt who was to blame for this training exercises failure.

The cadets start their trek back to the academy.

I love this shot as it shows those swirling things as seen in Reach as well as an approaching Pelican.

The academy has a nice track and field to train on.

Future UNSC officers in training. This is very much how it looks in actual bootcamp. I know, I’ve been through it in the U.S. Navy.

A cadet readies a Magnum. Great looking prop here, though it probably should have been bigger. Still, wouldn’t you LOVE to own this? I know I would.

The shin armor of the cadets. It definitely has that UNSC look to it, with whispers of Spartan armor.

Is that Noble Six? Or maybe an ODST? Hmm, will we ever find out?

A statue of Corbulo awaits as the cadets march/run by. This is a subtle yet powerful scene as we see strength and leadership in the statue. It’s meant to give strength to the cadets. Note how it’s not so accessible though. This also states that strength and leadership is not easily acquired, it must be earned.

That’s Lasky bring up the rear. Exhausted and berated, he seems to be lagging in more than just physical prowess.

Next up part 4: Something to believe in.

-Sal