As the cadets make it outside, they are greeted by the grim discovery of the full impact of what has taken place. With bodies of cadets, marines, and ODST scattered about, you have to believe that they are scared for their own safety, yet somehow have found resolve in following Master Chief. The echoes of a soft wailing in the background music add to the effect of loss and tragedy.

Sully checks their rear, when from the flank comes a stinging shot from a needle rifle. He’s hit and down, but not out.

He looks to where the shot came from when another shot is headed his way. Shown in slow motion the shot is coming right towards Sully, when Master Chief steps in the way just in time, only to have the shot crash and break against the armor on his arm. Chief has already seen action against the Covenant, so he has at least some understanding of the penetrating power of a needle. His armor is more than enough to handle this shot. Heroic indeed!

As shot ring out around them, Master Chief takes charge and fires back.  Now THIS is something we’ve been waiting for. Watching Chief kick some Covie arse!

I just love this pose that Daniel Cudmore gives (from inside the suit) as he gives Lasky the order to get to the Warthog. It’s just ICONIC!

Lasky yells out, “Chief!” Yet Chief is nowhere to be found…for now.

Next review of Episode 4: Part 10, No ammo? Improvise!