The Unknown ODST Who Saved Us All - Lore and Theory

In this episode: We learn about First Lieutenant Melissa McKay, the ODST who saved humanity.
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[@rudebanana3037]

"So today..jesus that's some good whiskey."

[@thisisntsergio1352]

The ultimate flex

[@tomboysupremacist]

idk it was kinda cringe

[@goldenguardian8753]

Ah good choice

[@psychologicaltirefire8190]

Wonder what kind he was drinking.

[@slinkerdeer]

It was kind of odd and unexpected, but hey everyone has their poison lol

[@overtbias9305]

Didn’t know Chips Dubbo was an ODST

[@sergeantmarcusstackerM1903]

So am I

[@PS-mw9cc]

@@sergeantmarcusstackerM1903 Sir, did you drop with chief on Delta Halo? I may have killed you with a SPNKR while the Sputnik skull was on . . .

[@sergeantmarcusstackerM1903]

P S nice going chucklehead But yes, sometimes I do spawn

[@aqgarts3024]

AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE OI OI OI! Look, Chips is another Marine /ODST I wanna lore video on.

[@sergeantmarcusstackerM1903]

AQG Arts Remember, Johnson comes first

[@davidfuller581]

That scene in The Flood was heart-wrenching. Sacrificing herself and hundreds of others to save billions if not trillions.

[@kurtismondesir3793]

The unsc had outer colonies too but probs only billions of people

[@lievre460]

I forgot exactly where I read this but the UNSC lost like 42 billion people to the human - covenant war which was 50% of their population so not in the trillions yet.

[@smoldoggy1005]

@@lievre460 bruh what? There were 38 billion casualties which can be either injuries or fatalities

[@Spartan-kj8bq]

I mean, I get why she did it, but couldn't she have killed Silva or relinquished his command? She and Wellesley were already wanting to do a thorough cleasning of the ship before coming anywhere close to human-occupied space; if she saw the danger and thus removed Silva from his position, she could've ensured the safety of Earth as well as the safety of her fellow marines, whom's experiences could've proven invaluable to the UNSC, especially when the Covenant and Flood find their way to Earth.

[@caleb-mk5tk]

@@smoldoggy1005 i think the first terminal in H2A briefly shows numerous fatality totals for numerous colonies (insinuating that every human colony/planet has met a similar fate) by 2552.

[@Spud1189]

She saved us from the flood and her glory seeking commander. Honestly I hate Silva because earlier in the flood book he was calling Spartan 2’s a failure and near the end of the book he was going to risk his entire species just so that he can be seen as the hero of the battle for alpha halo.

[@ranger3576]

Silva hates the Spartans because back when he was a Lieutenant, at least 2 of his men died because ONI wanted to see how effective John was after receiving his augmentations 2 months prior. 4 of Silva’s ODSTs were thrown at John. He killed 2 of them and left a third crippled. Silva was understandably pissed that two of his men were killed in ONI’s “training exercise” and John did not face any sort of disciplinary actions. Though in John’s defense he had no intention of killing them, and he didn’t know how to hold back in his newly augmented body. Because of this, Silva hated the Spartan program as a whole. Though it’s obvious that while Silva’s hatred of the Spartans is understandable, it’s not entirely justified. John did was he was trained to do, and he unfortunately wasn’t skilled enough to hold back. The real villain in this case is ONI, who created the whole scenario to begin with.

[@Spud1189]

Ranger 357 I forgot about that thanks. But seriously the man was legit going to risk his people for glory.

[@ranger3576]

Advanced Recon Commando -Umbara That he was. He wanted to prove to himself, his men, the UNSC and the rest of humanity that Spartans were a failure and that the future lies with regular marines, and more specifically the ODSTs. That’s why he wanted to take the Reconciliation to earth even though it had covenant troops and flood contained inside several of the lower levels and compartments of the ship. To try and make himself and his men look amazing.

[@koffepot7055]

@@ranger3576 And that's why odsts are inferior. They hate anyone who isn't part of their unit. They're jealous of the spartans and fear being replaced. Silva is a testament to that. They sought glory, just like the brutes. The brutes wanted glory and not the elites. Same for odsts. Mckay was the most honorable odst I'd say.

[@ranger3576]

Koffepot I would also say that Buck was pretty honorable too. Not all ODSTs were bad.

[@Jedi_Spartan_38]

12:21 How did Silva think that would end well? In the (very unlikely) best case scenario, all Flood would be purged from the ship and approximately 4 seconds after returning to Earth he would get court martialed for blatant disregard of the Cole Protocol.

[@jasterfett2721]

I always thought of his blind reasoning too.

[@mouse3872]

I mean how else was he going to get ALL of the surviving UNSC personnel off the Halo before John blew it up... There wasn't another ship with a Slipspace drive large enough within reach that they could have obtained..

[@jasterfett2721]

@@mouse3872 yeah they speak about that. I'm referring towards his blind pride they could have got the longsword and the remaining pelicans from the Autumn and chilled in drift while longsword returned to earth . Many scenarios possible. Yes he wanted to save his soldiers but he knew the risk of the flood getting to earth.

[@mouse3872]

@@jasterfett2721 I understand McKay made the correct decision. But also this was a fight for survival the Truth and Reconciliation was by far the best most reliable choice to increase the survival of the UNSC forces.. assuming they were lucky enough to find a surviving LongSword nobody knew how far the Ring was from Human space.. it could've taken 6 months just for a Longsword to get to Human space then another 3/5 for the rescue forces to arrive back to the system were the ring once was in that time 1. The covenant could have arrived and killed all of the human forces floating in space helplessly or 2. They starved to death due to lack of supplies..

[@jasterfett2721]

@@mouse3872 I said that specifically for this response just for the fun thought. I know man. I know. Like I said the endless scenarios . I blame Johnson lol just kidding. I definitely feel for wanting to get back to earth and . I just would've held out until we all died and figured out how to keep held down at the ring and try to survive. Like if silva didn't hate chief and the Spartans so much and worked together more , I wonder how that would've played differently. Anyways thanks for feeding the idea with ne

[@duck8206]

Aw I thought this was going to be about Michael Baird from Midnight in the Heart of the Midlothian. That big scottish ODST is an absolute powerhouse of a man. I was grinning when I first read about him beating Covies to death with nothing but random assorted items he found lying around. Plus he was so willing to sacrifice himself to maintain the secrecy of Earth, which probably saved humanity. And he most certainly went out in style, backhanding a Sangheili so hard that his mandibles were broken. McKay is also awesome though. It is a shame she will never get the attention she deserves.

[@Dappersworth]

I believe he took a drug that removed the bodies "coded in" holding back mechanism so you don't destroy your muscles and tendons. That's why he could wreck shit for a bit.

[@carpwhisperer1216]

*You mean...a rumble drug?*

[@wowliker642]

@@Dappersworth Yeah he did. The human body has a natural response to hold back our strength so we don't injure ourselves. This natural response does actually become overwritten in stressful "fight or flight" situations, giving us access to strength that we just normally don't have access to.

[@Dappersworth]

@@wowliker642 Yes, there are stories of people lifting cars or even a helicopter. But at great cost, most of the time being permanantly injured in some way due to the crazy amount of strain it puts on your body.

[@wowliker642]

@@Dappersworth Well not in a way a Spartan can but they have lifted sections of cars and helicopters. Also they have lifted off boulders as well.

[@Phoenix-214]

Installation 00: "Anyway, today we're looking at an unsung hero of the Battle of Installation 04. An ODST whose defiance of her orders-" My brain: "Melissa McKay." She's not unknown to all of us, thankfully.

[@stuglife5514]

YO I THOUGHT THE SAME THING.

[@Sigma-gb9yd]

I forgot her name, but knew who this video was about the moment I saw it

[@shayminthedoctor9663]

God I knew who he was talking about too but I couldn't think of the name either

[@Renorick1]

It took me a minute, but then it clicked in my memory. "The Truth and Reconciliation... If that hulk had made it to Earth, it would've doomed us all..."

[@Gag1800]

Yep, the moment I heard him mention Installation 04 I knew it was gonna be Melissa McKay

[@jackmarshallD9525]

And THAT ladies and gentlemen, is why ODST's are my favourite thing about the Halo universe.

[@bryanthardin8481]

🎶 hell jumper, hell jumper where you been?

[@lordshivonski6149]

Hell jumper, Hell jumper where you been

[@gomaplayzyt3603]

While they are also on of my favorite things in halo, I know that the most important entity in the entire halo universe, is the flood, i prefer odsts 100 times more than marines, even tho i know johnson , arby ,john 117 , the flood, are the most special things in the halo universe

[@ANDREBONONIGSOUZA]

Same

[@madladdweeb6878]

Honestly bro, about to replay that odst mission from halo 2

[@doctordalek4502]

We need a “Halo The Flood: ODST” dlc as part of infinite’s 10 year plan

[@samatkinson1204]

Agreed.

[@sookendestroy1]

Fun fact Halo: Fireteam Raven is that but as an on rails arcade shooter

[@CoordinatedCarry]

Where you play as Staff Sergeant Marvin Mobuto!

[@paintrane1179]

@@CoordinatedCarry Oh absolutely

[@nightwatch3359]

Ah Damn you beat me to it 🍺😁. I was gonna say "Melissa McKay's story would of made for a good dlc, what a lost opportunity." But if it comes with the 10 yr plan I'll still welcome it.

[@strikeone7803]

*Thank you* Private First Class Wallace A. Jenkins last words to 1st Lt. Melissa Mckay after she severed the connection between the bridge and engines of the Flood-infested cruiser Truth and Reconciliation causing it to crash into the ring killing all Humans, covenant and Parasites on board,...saving Humanity.

[@Nexsoxs]

Dude Jenkins didn't deserve his fate one of the most horrific deaths of all time but even in that state he was a badass.

[@Drive_2011]

@@Nexsoxs fr

[@jamesharvey3993]

Spartans are called in only "When the defecation hits the oscillation", as it were :)

[@WirableCrown1]

Took me a second ahah good one

[@BlazeIsTheMajor]

Merely when the solid waste makes contact with the ceiling whirling device

[@showedkiller4561]

@@BlazeIsTheMajor When the droppings dropped by a species of any kind hits the solid object which has a spinning blade that cools the current room, commonly known as a fan

[@joshualuntsford]

Nice.

[@itsyaboiii42]

My boy just casually drinking a $200 bottle of whisky

[@Installation00]

Good to hear from you Miguel. T'was a late birthday present to myself. Really happy to see you still commenting and watching. You're epic bud!

[@jakea7065]

@@Installation00 Glennfiddich 21, never tried it, sounds interesting! I'm a Scotch lover myself. Johnny Walker is my favorite. I usually have Red or Black most of the time. I have some Blue Label for family and closest friends. Then I have Blue: Ghost and Rare for for extra special occasions. Cheers!

[@danielboatright8887]

@@Installation00 Seminofftopic and months late, but I can tag your response lol. Dude never appologise in a vid for enjoying a bottle of Scotch old enough to drink itself in the states. It adds greatly to the ambiance of your presentation, which I felt on a vicereal level.

[@cheenewah]

Would not mind one bit if they did an ODST 2.

[@CallenExile]

I think we'd have a new squad since half the old one are Spartan IVs now. Would still be interesting though.

[@hk-4733]

@@CallenExile also due to us "losing" our main character from the first odst game

[@brianstabile165]

I still want more buck and dare

[@BrassLegion777]

I miss oDST I wish there was a halo wars type of halo but in first person that would be pretty awesome

[@codymorris6702]

@@BrassLegion777 halo wars but you can take control of unit properly

[@Spartan111MS]

I remember as a kid when my first experience to Halo was coop Halo 2 with an older friend, who gifted me the original Nylund Trilogy (Fall of Reach, The Flood, First Strike). The first long form book I'd ever read as an elementary student.

[@mega-bustershepard5537]

The Nylund Trilogy is Fall of Reach, First Strike and Ghosts of Onyx. The Flood was written by William C. Dietz

[@Spartan111MS]

@@mega-bustershepard5537 Ah yes. Been a while since I read them, but all the same I considered them the Halo CE Trilogy in a sense.

[@ryanbrown4053]

Regular soldiers never get enough credit in Halo, or even sci Fi in general. These events make it clear that, although outmatched, humans are very capable and competent warriors. Wish we'd see more of this in the genre.

[@zachhogan7865]

The Gaunts Ghosts series is like 17 books so far based solely on a group of guardsmen in one of the best sci fi universes of all time

[@alexanderhamilton4258]

Like how the planet broke before the guardsmen?

[@isaacfairburne9981]

Still got chill everytime I read that quote.

[@SovietTricycle]

I just wanna sit in a reading room with 00 while he sips whiskey and tells me halo stuff.

[@EmperorCipher]

Don't we all?

[@MarkusRomtaah3061]

at first, I was thinking who is that odst" but when i heard the name, Melissa McKay, it snapped in and i remember everything, rest well soldier, you earn it

[@aqgarts3024]

My boi Jenkins needs a lire video to himself on this channel. He has the saddest story in all of Halo. 'The Flood is the by far the best book in Halo. It explains a lot of the unseen sceans.

[@theblackswordsman3612]

ah yes private Jenkins a good man but a terrible camera man

[@EmperorCipher]

Nothing like 00 drinking drinking while recording.

[@jimmyseaver3647]

Can't fault his taste, either.

[@johnmarist26]

The real question is what whiskey it was

[@Jachamoe]

John Marist 21 yr old glennfiddich, gotta keep them ears open.

[@callumclarke9384]

@@johnmarist26 he literally says it

[@moeman5122]

@@Jachamoe is it really that good? Need some new ones to try

[@ArgentWolf95]

I love how Halo writes it's military characters, you get brave, loyal soldiers, true heroes, ordinary men and women, much like our own servicemen and women in the miltary in real life. I read the Flood years ago, and am happy to be reminded of these lesser known stories like Meslissa McKay. Halo is full of good writing and respect for how it handles military topics. Spartans are the pinnacl of Halo's heroism, but ODST's, they push themselves to be the best they can be, yet have flaws that are only human (in the case of Silva.)

[@socialaccount0000]

I more feel bad for the random marines that died as a consequence of her actions. They survived: - Boarding of the Pillar of Autumn - Survived the taking of Alpha Base - Survived the covenant's attempts to re-take the base - Survived the Flood taking over the ring - Survived boarding the Truth and Reconcilliation These marines EARNED the right to escape and head back to Earth. But sadly, this was not their fate. I get WHY she did it, and you could even argue it was the right thing to do. But that doesnt make it any more disheartening, if every UNSC solider were as tough as these men then maybe we could've beaten back the Covenant before even Reach!

[@teakay7207]

I am sure if they were as aware her they would do the same

[@jrock42_39]

If she didn't do what she did, there wouldn't have been a war to win. The flood would have infected the earth, and most likely would not have been stopped at any point, or the covenant would have found the ship and glassed the earth like they did to reach. Yeah it does suck that they died but there was no question that she did the right thing

[@roberthipolito1351]

You haven't heard of Staff Sergeant Marvin Mobuto, have you? Right after the outbreak on 04, and before Chief ever went into the Library, Guilty Spark basically kidnapped a marine and took him to the Library. "Ah... The OTHER Reclaimer. His combat skin proved even less suitable than yours... I found him wandering through a structure on the other side of the ring, and brought him to the same point where YOU started." (Guilty Spark to Master Chief in the Library) Poor marine, but even Chief was impressed by how far he had made it down there. His body when found "was so mangled that even the Flood couldn't use him." So many of the best men and women died on that ring. I remember my first playthrough of CE, I legit tried saving every Marine only for all of them to die at the end. It was disheartening.

[@socialaccount0000]

@@roberthipolito1351 He probably detonated a grenade in an act of suicide to prevent infection, RIP

[@samuellove9619]

@@socialaccount0000 one can hope, the alternative is that he died after his body was mangled and broken to the point it wasn't worth even being turned into a carrier form

[@connorross4571]

Last time I was this early, the Human-Forerunner War was still raging.

[@chickenstrips5138]

damn, for me the last time was the eradication of the Precursors.

[@gjtrue]

Oh yeah, I remember her from the book I read! Shame Melissa and so many other good, innocent soldiers had to die due to Silva's stupidity and blindness for glory; too foolish to know he was most likely dooming the Earth and the rest of the human race the UNSC is trying so hard to protect. Heck, the entire galaxy perhaps knowing the Flood... 😪

[@ranger3576]

Silva was trying to prove something, to himself, his men, and the UNSC. That the Spartan program was a failure, and that the future lies with regular soldiers like marines, and especially his ODST’s.

[@BanishedSilentShadow3318]

@@ranger3576 still thought it was dumb that he puts glory above all, his pride was too far that it blinded him not knowing the consequences of taking the ship to earth. The flood thats likely still on board would've infected the people of New Mombasa and I'm sure the videos of Sadie would've been that of true horror

[@ranger3576]

@@BanishedSilentShadow3318 It was dumb. And ambition proved to be his doom.

[@maikson97]

ah reminds of the Michael Baird from Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian

[@PolymurExcel]

The moment you said Installation 04, I instantly knew you were gonna talk about Lt. McKay. I wish she was a much more popular character than she is.

[@wet_weather_imp]

ODST’s, the best humanity has to offer without needing major augmentation

[@starhammer5247]

Bit of a shame that some of them are pricks, though.

[@wet_weather_imp]

@@starhammer5247 you’ll find pricks anywhere

[@starhammer5247]

@@wet_weather_imp That is true, but a prick like Silva is a bit of an uncommon one.

[@ImperialHell172]

I know for a fact if I was in her position I would’ve done the exact same thing, the survival of humanity was and is paramount, nothing else comes close to being more important. But also the fact that Jenkins tried to do it while he had control of his body is amazing

[@BigZam_TheMan]

My girl McKay finally getting the recognition she deserves

[@davidscott8784]

I remember reading all about this in the first Halo book. By the time I finished that character arc with McKay choosing to destroy the ship, I was absolutely fascinated. It takes a great human to make a decision like that. Only a minority of other people put in that situation would make the same decision. In this case, Earth would have easily been taken over by the Flood. The UNSC would have to worry about the Flood and a strong Covenant fleet without Earth or Reach.

[@marleyjr00]

I remember reading The Flood and the ODSTs we're my fave. I like how the whole time we were playing Halo all this other stuff was going on. I always liked Mccay more than Silva. RIP to a true hero who stopped humanity from being infected.

[@paintrane1179]

You make absolutely amazing Halo content. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. I've followed HiddenXperia and LateNightGaming for years and their content is awesome, but the amount of depth and detail you go into... You deserve to have as many subs as them. Easily.

[@boinkohh8394]

Best glass of whiskey I've ever had, was call Yellow Spot back in Ireland. Would love to have another glass one day. Cheers to you

[@Installation00]

I'll keep an eye out for it.

[@markmulder9845]

The only one smart enough to realize commandeering a flood infested ship is a bad idea. Also, @installation 00, Glen Fiddich, good stuff. I get my dad a bottle for his birthday and christmas every year.

[@Michael_OBrian]

Instillation00, just want to say that I love your videos and the amount of detail that you put into them. I’m actually using several of your videos as lore/spec references for a Halo fanfiction story I’m starting.

[@theragingsparten1107]

"When the doodoo hits the cooling device" I think ill start using that

[@calumdeighton]

It is enough that we know and remember these actions of Melissa McKay. And that she should be honoured in this way, is more than enough glory for her. (Salute - fist over heart)

[@cavtastic5523]

This was amazing, I'd love to see some love for the UNSC Army, the brave and futile defenders of Reach

[@beththomson1372]

Him: jesus that’s a good whisky 😮 Me, drinking my Tesco’s own wine: that’s nice 😔

[@Installation00]

Jump into the discord, if you're not already. Next time we do a discord voice chat, I'll buy you a drink. But you'll stay for the family you'll join there.

[@beththomson1372]

Installation00 I’m already on the discord lol but thank you 😊

[@lucasruault666]

You can’t be serious... we’re drinking the same bloody whiskey 🥃 What are the odds?! Cheers, mate!

[@roberthipolito1351]

Ah Melissa McKay, one of my favorite characters from Halo The Flood. Also shoutout to Staff Srg Marvin Mobuto, a marine who almost made it through the Library alone.

[@IIMoses740II]

Makes me wish that we got an ODST 2 rather than a 343 Trilogy

[@sam_wilds]

“You taught her well, Major. Of that you can be proud.”

[@jordandaves5690]

"Strap in... Load up... Pray this wont be the last time... And know your words fall on deaf ears. We do not do this job because it's easy, we do it because there is no other option. So I don't think of running. There is no other clear path to Valhalla... But that's only if they have what it takes to take you out..."

[@DhonJoe]

I've read the flood quite a few times. Nice to see it get some coverage.

[@danielbeck2739]

I remember reading about her in the Halo The Flood, when Flood Form Jenkins was unable to destroy the fiber conduits there was a moment that was mentioned between Jenkins and McKay. When she realized what he was trying to do and the dangers that Silver's actions could cause she looked down to her belt and grabbed the grenade. It was then Jenkins actually had enough control to nod to her as if to say please. When she did it there was this moment of solace that could interpreted when the grenade was about to go off from Jenkins and McKay. McKay closed her eyes and basically embraced the end.

[@ShiningDarknes]

Seems a tad contrived, the whole Jenkins thing I mean. Like why didn't more go through what he did? "Oh he got an older, weaker, infection flood" bullshit, surely there were other older, weaker infection flood then yeah? Oh but we never hear about any of them.

[@MrHotSalsa]

Imagine making it that far. Surviving Reach, skirmishes across the Halo ring, and then the Flood but a glory hound killed you. That scene when she encounters the flood for the first time is heart wrenching.

[@Ratkill9000]

I've only played Halo Fireteam Raven once. You definitely need 4 players to do it well. Tried to sync it with my XBL account, but cell service at most arcades is garbage.

[@Kaiber_Phoenix]

Had that exact issue over a dozen times before they all closed and i really wished theyd port it to the xbox like the good old days of time crisis when they got ported to console way back when

[@isaacfraley2676]

Glad you made this video. This needed to be mentioned in detail since it was pivotal to Halo.

[@brokenheadsetgaming3497]

"Spartans are called in when the doo doo hits the cooling device" lol you got me with that

[@nexusofice9135]

Michael A. Stackpole is a legend in Sci-Fi writing. As the Author of the book "The Flood" (Halo CE game events Novel) he did an amazing job adding in more information and story within the framework already established by the game.

[@brambo3011]

I love that bit Halo 5 music you used in your newer intros...such a great piece that perfectly fits the tone of your great videos. Also, I would happily pay for a spin-off ODST game which follows this character's story (as well as other members of the Autumn's crew during the events of Halo CE). It would be so cool to have Fireteam Raven adapted for a console/PC story game.

[@beastmode1915]

I feel that Gage Yevgenny is another unsung ODST hero

[@thegreathonorablepotato4466]

I just finished reading halo the flood. McKay was an awesome ODST who I feel should have survived with the chief. She will be remembered.

[@wisedude4285]

I think you mean "when the excrement hits the oscillating wind device".

[@IsmashedtoRedbone]

You never fail to make an emotional video man

[@kurtknisple9250]

I like to think that jenkins infection wasn't unique and instead every one infected has their consciousness push to the back of the mind and is forced to watch and feel what happens

[@crazyscottishboi3822]

Yeah I have a feeling they are still there just not able to control themselves

[@siva4wotblitzhero531]

Jenkins was one of the few unlucky(or lucky,depending on how you look at it) who still understood what was happening and had partial control of his Body at times inspite if the Infection Form.

[@ShiningDarknes]

@@siva4wotblitzhero531 yet we basically never hear of anyone else being in partial control...hmmmmn seems pretty contrived to me.

[@ytsucksmnkyballz]

No greater time to experience childhood than having an unfinished human-covenant war going on. Waiting halo 2 then 3 then odst. Then reach. Then halo 4. Then I was an adult. I enjoy reminiscing in the unfinished lore with my friends back then. Love this channel.

[@NaruSanavai]

"Jesus, that's a good whisky." I _felt_ that.

[@zetamafia911]

I remember Jenkins. He did what he could all things considered.

[@RockorSomething83]

Just started reading Halo: The Flood. Sad I know what happens now, but it’s always a treat hearing you describe what happens.

[@MikMoen]

So many more Marines and Crewmen could have survived the ring if those Pelicans just beelined to Space instead of the Reconciliation.They then would've regrouped with the Chief and Johnson's Pelican.

[@2011Kestrel]

I read the book shortly after playing the game for the first time. I was surprised by the amount of story that wasn’t a part of the game - all the things going on that I wasn’t aware of while playing. And I vividly remember the scene where MacKay sacrificed herself. I’ve carried it with me ever since how a relatively minor character could have such a great moment. Her nobility is remembered.

[@Badmunky64]

It's been well over a decade since I've read those early Halo books, but I knew the scene you were going to bring up the moment I read the title of this video.

[@Robocopnik]

Kinda reminds me of The Boss from MGS3. The only memorial she gets is a small headstone that reads "In Memory of a Patriot, Who Saved the World" (and a bunch of people totally misunderstanding her dream and fighting over it).

[@jamesbarclay7951]

Don't forget. Jenkins even had the strength to mouth the words Thank You before the ship exploded

[@davidsnyder238]

Another excellent walk through with a glass of one of my favorites. Only I would have paired it with a fine Padron 1926 cigar. As an aging Spartan II you have to appreciate the finer things. Thanks for another episode and great content.

[@randomlyentertaining8287]

"When the doodoo hits the cooling device." I'm stealing that for use in casual conversation.

[@Sol_Invictus510]

Personally I’m a bourbon guy, but can always appreciate a whiskey that’s old enough to drink on its own (21+). You will probably have to find a custom order through a fine spirits store, but try Lowgap. It’s an amazing bottle made in a conagc still. So smooth and very unique. Otherwise the go to bourbon for me is Eagle rare, a quality drink that at 35 tastes more like a 60-70 dollar bottle. Cheers. Always knew there was something I liked about you, turns out it’s cause you’re a fellow whiskey lover.

[@metaldragon9935]

As soon as I saw the title, I just knew it was about McKay. She's one of my favorite non-Spartan, non-Elite characters in the Halo series.

[@amotu409]

I love your videos dude, keep up the good work!

[@freckledjeasus]

I may be a late late but cheers mate. And thanks for all your effort into bringing us these videos.

[@LowerKace]

ohh, i knew this one, i was thinking it was going to be johnson on harvest but when he started showing the covenant ship and said it was after installation 04 i thought, oh no, its McKay with the flood form, and right after that he said the name, and i got chills

[@andrewhte9304]

We’re long overdue for another ODST game. Halo 3 ODST was originally a DLC, but imagine a ODST game with more development time behind it. The idea of fighting along side Marines, Spartan 3’s, Spartan 4’s, and maybe a brief mention of 117. I can only dream

[@ravager2-636]

ODST Field Motto: We Don’t Need NO Spartans...

[@LordNelson6]

"We did what we had to do! For Earth! An entire covenant armada obliterated, and the Flood! We had no choice. Halo ... It's finished." "No I think we're just getting started"

[@ADogNamedStay]

If it's any consolidation, this week has me at the triple malted dewars old fashioned.

[@tetchedink7980]

Stood on the side panel of a dug in scorpion tank whilst it was firing. Ordering her soldiers in the moment on how to crush the covenant attack on alpha base. Hell of a woman.

[@dainguyen2733]

We all know it's gonna be good when 00 pulls out them drinks

[@Lucifina-chan]

What about the ODST who single-handedly prevented the Covenant from getting their hands on an intact NAV database?

[@wafflecoptergaming2673]

There's so many stories where a hero gives their life for the greater good. And because of their sacrifice, the day is saved. The survivors all cheer, and everybody lives happily ever after. But the hero never gets to see that ending. They'll never know if their sacrifice actually made a difference. In the end, they just gotta have faith. Ain't that a bitch. -Church

[@camerongooch9606]

More of a macallan enigma man myself good sir, paired with a nice smokey cigar to compliment. All the lovely sound of your voice discussing humanity kicking ass.

[@patmancrowley8509]

Glenfiddich IS a great whisky. I've consumed a few bottles of it in my earlier days. Probably finish a few more off before I go on to the unexplored country.

[@Just_a_Tool]

It seems like the story of Melissa was more of the story of Melissa and Jenkins as Jenkins did all he could as well while still infected. I also found it interesting they had a "dumb ai". Did you ever think of making a video on the different AI types?

[@ShiningDarknes]

There are pretty much just smart AI and dumb AI with the real difference being how shackled they are/how much they are allowed to learn and grow before expiration. The vast majority of AI in the UNSC are "dumb" AI.

[@saladladds8203]

Installation 00 is my spirit animal lmao, me sitting here same aged chivas regal, binging halo lore videos

[@MattSipka]

Do we know anything about the Longsword Pilot(s) who’s ship was used by Chief to escape Halo?

[@kingmasterlord]

always remember Sgt. Mobuto, the ODST who made it almost all the way through the Library on Mystic+ source: the book The Flood

[@JUNIsLuke]

I hate you, you always manage to get that one big shiver down my spine every episode like thi 😂😂😂😂😂

[@MadDadLad]

An absolute legend. Herself and Jenkins were in equal measure the heroes most would never know about. M'boy fought to his last to make sure McKay knew what was at stake and what would become of them and humanity at large if they were allowed to leave 04. Fantastic characters that were dedicated to the end and deserve their own monuments in their honor.

[@carpemkarzi]

Love the vid, totally approve of your drink of choice so I went and grabbed myself one as well.

[@SacredWo1f04]

I read this in the book ,Halo The Flood. It was an awsome piece of lore that I didn't even know about until I read it. I have played Halo CE with much more respect since.

[@alanpickett3802]

Great video! Keep it up bro

[@madredrobin2620]

i love watching your videos but will have to watch this one later as your smooth voice might put me to sleep right now

[@93gamrx]

I would love an odst themed game based on installation 04, and be a nameless odst who ends up helping Sgt Johnson and the couple known survivors getting off the ring.

[@Lucifina-chan]

Fireteam Raven exists, you know

[@93gamrx]

@@Lucifina-chan no. That money grabbing machine does not count.

[@hurricane7727]

Halo 4 and 5 Odst

[@The_Punisher]

Also you should do Jenkins' flood transformation as a Halloween video

[@spartanxmonster]

Dietz's The Flood is my favorite from the first series of books. I just started re-reading The Cole Protocol and cant decide if my favorite Fem-Spartan is Adriana-111 or Alice-089.

[@starhammer5247]

Mine is Daisy-023.

[@Swindle1984]

I'm drinking 12 year old Chivas Regal from a Glencairn glass, when "25 year old Glenfiddich, if you're wondering" comes up.

[@MartialFarts92]

Song at the end? It sounds so familiar but can't remember.

[@Rushfelt33]

Great Whisky choice with a great story 👍

[@gbrockstar4399]

Bravo. Absolutely outstanding! I need to get a bottle of that whiskey. Glenfit 21 yes?

[@mouse3872]

So I'm a little confused why is Silvas actions seen as just him acting on glory?? 1. The Truth and Reconciliation was the only ship large enough with a Slipspace drive they could use to get off the Halo before John blew it up.. 2. Didn't John in the book right after the events of the first game steal a Covenant warship with plans to use it to go back to human space... Plus the fact that John (and the other survivors of the instillation 04) came from the ring and could have brought flood forms with them kinda implies that ANYONE leaving the ring would have been a risk to humanity..