Going back to the Voi Memorial, the view shows that next to the print "March 3, 2553", the number "117" is carved into the metal of the wing, and a rank insignia is taped to the upper right of it as a tribute to the Master Chief. The Arbiter takes a seat on the command chair, the one normally used by Rtas 'Vadum. Rtas 'Vadum: "By your word, Arbiter." (clenches his fist to his chest likewise to Thel 'Vadam).The Arbiter clenches his fist to his chest. The Arbiter reassuringly places a hand on 'Vadum's shoulder. I would like to see our own world - to know that it is safe." Without the Prophets' lies clouding my vision. 'Vadum is looking at a holographic image of Earth. The Arbiter meets Shipmaster Rtas 'Vadum on the bridge. His Phantom heads back to the Shadow of Intent, hovering in about the same position as the Portal to the Ark once was. Thel 'Vadam and Rtas 'Vadum prepare to return home. Later, the Arbiter approaches Lord Hood, standing alone in front of the Memorial, which appears to be a Pelican wing, decorated with pictures of the fallen, including Commander Miranda Keyes and Sergeant Major Avery Johnson, along with flowers, medals, ribbons, and other tokens of respect. The view pans over the Portal, now closed and silent, and Mount Kilimanjaro against the evening sky. Seven Marines raise their Battle Rifles and each fire a single burst of three shots: a 3-volley salute. Gunnery Sergeant Reynolds: "Present arms!".Sergeant Stacker turns to the other Marines present. Lord Hood puts his hat back on and salutes. They ennobled all of us, and they shall not be forgotten." Lord Hood: "As we start to rebuild, this hillside will remain barren.The Shadow of Intent can be seen hovering above in the distance. The Arbiter emerges from the wreckage.įlashback ends: The Arbiter is revealed to be present at the memorial, standing solemnly with the Marines. Lord Hood (voiceover): ".sacrifice, and unshakable conviction that their fight, our fight, was elsewhere."įlashback continued: An engineering crew cuts into the Forward Unto Dawn with torches while a rescue Pelican hovers overhead.For their decision required courage beyond measure."įlashback: The front half of the Forward Unto Dawn enters the Earth's atmosphere, and crashes into the Indian Ocean. But let us never forget those who journeyed into the howling dark and did not return. Lord Terrence Hood: "For us, the storm has passed.Fleet Admiral Lord Terrence Hood removes his hat, and begins his speech. On a hillside near the Portal at Voi, which has now been shut down, Marines gather. Marines and the Arbiter pay their respects to Earth's fallen heroes.
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