I explore some additional areas on the map before wrapping this session.

I try to climb the outside of the Tower, to retrieve a Skull from the top, without success.

Master Chief takes out the boss, but the victory is pyrrhic.

Master Chief breaks into the Tower, and finds the distress signal.

Master Chief sets out to storm The Tower.

I finish off the outpost, but not before dealing with an obnoxious Elite with camo.

Master Chief finds a Banished excavation and repair facility.

I discuss the timeline skip over a loading screen & pick my next mission.

Master Chief & Weapon make their way to the elevator out.

After retrieving Weapon, Master Chief starts getting hit with memories from his – and Cortana’s – past.

Master Chief retrieves Weapon.

Master Chief blows the ship and then makes his way to the nearby Halo.

Master Chief plans to scuttle the Banished ship.

Master Chief continues to make his way through the Banished warship.