The Halo season 1 ending showcased a dramatic battle between the Spartans of Silver Team and the Covenant - and left the Master Chief in a dire situation

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and her last memory of her time there was of her closest friend being brutally killed by one of the guards for simply stopping to spend time talking with her.

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Halo season 1 has rewritten Cortana's origin story, adding a very sinister dimension. Rather than be installed in a chip in the Master Chief's Spartan armor

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Back on Reach, the UNSC successfully capture Dr. Halsey, who finally went too far when she committed treason in Halo episode 8.

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David Wiener has taken over for season 2, and it's quite possible he'll want to pivot given mixed reception to Halo season 1.

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