This the first part of an 11-part review of the second episode of Forward Unto Dawn. Here we listen to Cortana talking about how for 4 years+ she’s not had anything to do but think.

The episode opens with the Forward Unto Dawn floating aimlessly about.

Cortana seems to have some bouts of Rampancy during this brief speech.

Now what I like up to think point is the direct correlation of blue and cold as well as darkness. Cortana is blue of course but has essentially gone “cold” by not being able to do anything but think. And she has gone “dark” as well by not being able to be in communication with others. Though she does try:

I love these graphics of the display screens. VERY believable. The ice looks great as it accumulates on the screen.

Finally, we see Cortana, not as her normal female frame, but as a blue glowing orb.

But wait, she turns red….hmm

Again, a nice set-up in the Halo present of Halo 4 that transitions to the past of Tom Lasky at the academy.

Short review section? Yeah, but I’m keeping them that way so there isn’t much text to read, yet enough to cover the key scenes.

Next up review part 2: Wake Up Call