Decoding the Conclusion of Halo Season 2, Episode 6

Halo season 2, episode 6, "Onyx," ends with a major cliffhanger, setting up the final episodes of the season and the show's future. The Paramount Halo show, with Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief John-117, is leading up to the events before the first Halo game. The narrative is building towards the arrival on the first Halo ring.

Master Chief and Makee Touching The Artifact Is So Important

In Halo season 2, episode 6, Master Chief and Makee touching the artifact is a crucial moment. This artifact, known as the Domain Crystal, holds immense power and knowledge. When they touch it, they are able to access valuable information about the Forerunners and their technology. This information is vital for their mission and could potentially change the course of the war against the Covenant. Master Chief and Makee's decision to touch the artifact demonstrates their bravery and determination to uncover the truth and secure victory.

Cortana's Guiding Everyone To The Halo Ring

Forerunner Artifact in Halo Season 2 Episode 6 - Cortana's Guiding Everyone To The Halo Ring - Why Master Chief and Makee Touching The Artifact Is So Important

While Soren and his wife Laera search for their kidnapped son Kessler in Halo season 2, episode 6, Kwan-Ha and Doctor Catherine Halsey uncover Forerunner research by Miranda Keyes on Onyx. This allows John-117 to pursue Col. James Ackerson and Admiral Parangosky, the UNSC and ONI leaders responsible for the tragedy of Reach. John-117, betrayed by them, is determined to seek revenge after they took his armor and left civilians to die.

During a brutal confrontation with Kai-125, who was manipulated by Ackerson, John-117 is incapacitated but spared by Kai. After leaving John wounded, Cortana, despite being in Covenant custody, reaches out to Master Chief for help.

Guiding Master Chief to the Forerunner artifact in ONI's possession, Cortana understands the importance of John-117 reaching the Halo ring before the Covenant. Meanwhile, Makee is on her way to the artifact taken by the Covenant from Reach. Despite claiming she lost her connection as a "Blessed One", the episode concludes with both John and Makee touching and activating the Forerunner artifacts.

It seems like this is the moment where both Master Chief and the Covenant will receive the coordinates to the first Halo ring. Makee may have been unable to access the Covenant's artifact because of its keyhole shape, matching the artifact touched by John. Instead of physically bringing the artifacts together, it appears that they needed to be touched simultaneously by the "Blessed Ones".

Why Kai Turns On Col. Ackerson

She Still Believes In John-117

Kai and Ackerson In Halo Season 2 Episode 6 - She Still Believes In John-117 - Why Kai Turns On Col. Ackerson

After clashing with John-117 and facing uncertainty, Kai-125 decides to confront Col. Ackerson about the events at Reach. She expresses her belief in Master Chief's account of being left without their armor, signaling a shift in her loyalty away from Ackerson. Kai-125 also expresses frustration with the Spartan-III training simulations, feeling that Ackerson is trying to manipulate and deceive the new soldiers with false hope that doesn't reflect the harsh realities of real combat.

The Arbiter Attacking The Priest Sets Up The Covenant's Halo Future

The Arbiter's decision to attack the priest is a crucial turning point in the Covenant's future regarding Halo. This bold move sets the stage for significant changes within the Covenant's leadership and hierarchy. The consequences of this action are likely to have far-reaching implications for the Covenant's future actions and alliances.

Foreshadowing The Great Schism

Covenant Priest Uto 'Mdama In Halo Season 2 - Foreshadowing The Great Schism - The Arbiter Attacking The Priest Sets Up The Covenant's Halo Future

Before Makee touches the artifact aboard the Arbiter's command ship in Halo season 2, episode 6, the ship's Sangheili priest Uto' Mdama confronts Var 'Gatanai about Makee and the transmission Cortana has sent to Onyx. The priest, who had clashed with the Arbiter earlier, was confused about why they weren't following the orders to return to High Charity. Unbeknownst to him, Makee had persuaded the Arbiter to seek out the Halo ring independently to restore his honor, defying the Covenant Hierarchs.

Now, the priest insists that Makee be executed for her betrayal, influenced by Cortana's message, urging the Arbiter to eliminate her to avoid further disgrace to his name as the Covenant's disgraced Arbiter. This leads to a confrontation between those loyal to 'Gatanai and those loyal to 'Mdama. While the episode doesn't show the outcome, it is likely that the Arbiter will triumph over the priest, allowing him to continue his journey to the Halo ring with Makee's guidance.

The confrontation between Var 'Gatanai and Uto 'Mdama in Halo is a glimpse of the Covenant tensions to come in the core Halo storyline. The Hierarchs' hypocrisy is eventually exposed, leading to the Great Schism where most Elites join forces with humanity as the Swords of Sangheilios. This alliance is based on the belief that humans are the rightful successors to the Forerunners' Mantle of Responsibility. Despite this, a new faction of the Covenant emerges, led by the Sangheili Jul 'Mdama. It is uncertain how closely the Halo show will follow this future storyline.

Halo season 2 is now available for streaming exclusively on Paramount+.

Editor's P/S:

The penultimate episode of Halo season 2 left viewers on the edge of their seats with a series of dramatic developments. The touching of the artifacts by Master Chief and Makee promises to be a pivotal moment in the show's narrative, potentially leading to the discovery of the first Halo ring. The significance of this discovery cannot be overstated, as it could shape the outcome of the war against the Covenant.

Equally intriguing is the Arbiter's attack on the priest. This act of defiance sets the stage for a major upheaval within the Covenant, potentially leading to the Great Schism that would divide the Covenant into two factions. The show's exploration of these events offers a glimpse into the origins of the conflicts that will shape the future of the Halo universe. As the season finale approaches, fans eagerly await the resolution of these storylines and the fate of the characters involved.