TheHalouniverse is filled with a multitude of diverse, multifaceted factions and characters beyond the Master Chief. From the alien Arbiter to the artificial intelligence Cortana, characters of all kinds can be found inHalo, each featuring their own unique traits and story arcs. Many characters inHalohave had their stories completed, such as Sergeant Avery Johnson, but many new and classic characters’ storylines remain incomplete. With Halo Studios seemingly working towards rebooting theHaloseries with a rumoredHalo: Combat Evolvedremake, the video game company should strive to complete some of the universe’s most intriguing characters’ stories before the original timeline is abandoned or finished.
Some side NPC characters from the mainlineHalogames who still need their stories finished include:
Halo’s Incomplete Alien Character Storylines
One of the most requested characters to have their story finished or highlighted in anotherHalogame isthe Arbiter Thel ‘Vadam. Following the end of the Covenant War, Arbiter was thrust into a Sangheili civil war between his Swords of Sanghelios and Covenant remnants. Peace was briefly achieved with the fall of Jul ‘Mdama’s Covenant at the Battle of Sunaion, but Sanghelios was quickly overtaken by Cortana and her Created forces shortly thereafter.Halo 3campaign co-op characters N’tho ‘Sraom and Usze ‘Taham aided Arbiter in this conflict. Arbiter was last seen in the bookHalo: Outcastsshortly before the events ofHalo Infinitewhere he and Spartan Olympia Vale attempted to find a way to defeat the Guardians on Netherop while fighting against Banished forces.
Another Elite whose story fans have long requested to see again inHalogames is the white-armored Shipmaster Rtas ‘Vadum. A loyal follower of Arbiter,‘Vadum helped establish the Swords of SangheliosafterHalo 3and was later tasked with hunting down the remaining San’Shyuum Prophets and Covenant remnants scattered about the galaxy aboard his flagship, theShadow of Intent. These missions have largely kept ‘Vadum beyond the core worlds and absent from the Banished and Created conflicts. However, ‘Vadum is expected to return to the spotlight, alongside the Banished leaders Atriox and Escharum, in the upcoming novelHalo: Empty Throne, set in 2559 and 2560, around the time period ofInfinite.
Atriox’s Incomplete Story and Goals
The Banished leader, Atriox, is another character who still needs to have his story completed. Atriox, after somehow surviving his fight with Master Chief aboard the exploding UNSC Infinity inInfinite, is last seen awakening the Endless deep within Zeta Halo at the end of the game. Many questions surrounding Atriox are left unresolved at the end ofInfinite, such as how Atriox survived, why he hid his survival from the rest of the Banished, what he wants from the Endless, and more. Presumably, Atriox will play a greater role inHalo 7as the Banished are still a threat on Zeta Halo, and he will probably use the Endless in some way to aid in destroying his enemies.
Forerunner characters 343 Guilty Spark, the Didact, and the Warden Eternal had their stories finished in theHalonovels and comicsHalo: Escalation,Halo: Renegades,Halo: Point of Light, andHalo: Epitaph
Halo’s Incomplete Human Character Storylines
One human character who still needs their story fulfilled isDoctor Catherine Halsey, the creator of the Spartan-2 programas well as Cortana and The Weapon. After being rescued from ‘Mdama by Fireteam Osiris, Halsey aided in combating Cortana on Sanghelios and later boarded the UNSC Infinity to help finish the fight. It was here that Halsey presumably helped develop the Mjolnir Gen 3 power armor later used by the Master Chief and other Spartan-4s inInfinite. Her current whereabouts are unknown, though she is expected to live to 2589 based on her closing monologue at the end ofHalo: Reach.
Master Chief returned alone inInfinite, which left many players wondering what happened to the rest of Blue Team. InHalo 5: Guardians, Chief’s childhood squadmates Fred-104, Kelly-087, and Linda-058 were first introduced as playable co-op partners beyond their appearances inHalonovels.Blue Team was last seen inHalo: Bad Blood, being rescued by the Infinity from Sanghelios. Since then, info on Blue Team’s current status has seldom appeared. The exception is a brief mention of Blue Team in anInfiniteUNSC audio log wherein Captain Lasky tells Halsey that the rest of Blue Team has been reassigned on an unknown mission.
The Whereabouts of Fireteam Osiris
Halo 5: Guardiansadditionally introduced players to a brandnew squad of Spartan-4s known as Fireteam Osiris. Composed of Agent Jameson Locke, Olympia Vale, Holly Tanaka, and Edward Buck, Osiris was tasked with eliminating ‘Mdama, tracking down Blue Team, and stopping Cortana, though they ultimately failed in stopping the A.I. AfterGuardians, Osiris split up to tackle their own personal missions with Vale assisting Arbiter, Buck reforming his ODST squad Alpha-Nine inHalo: Bad Blood, and Locke was sent to complete the relatively unknown Operation: BREAKER TRIP. InInfinite, a UNSC audio log showed that Halsey briefly considered Locke to deploy The Weapon if Chief was unavailable. Locke and Tanaka’s current whereabouts in theHalouniverse are unknown.
Halo Infinite
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When all hope is lost and humanity’s fate hangs in the balance, the Master Chief is ready to confront the most ruthless foe he’s ever faced. Step inside the armor of humanity’s greatest hero to experience an epic open-world adventure and explore the massive scale of the Halo ring.With Network Campaign Co-Op and Mission Replay, you’re able to relive your favorite moments, rediscover collectibles and explore the wonders of Zeta Halo on your own or with up to three other fireteam members.Experience Halo’s celebrated multiplayer reimagined and free-to-play! With over 70 maps in matchmaking, billions of customization configurations, and countless community Forge creations to experience, Halo Infinite is the franchise’s most expansive multiplayer offering to date.Enjoy an unprecedented variety of gameplay experiences, ranging from fast-paced intense ranked modes to whimsical mayhem in Custom Games, or even co-operative coordination in the wave-based survival mode Firefight: King of the Hill. Assemble your Fireteam and conquer every mode – Halo offers endless opportunities for teamwork, strategy, and unforgettable victories.
