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Having seen even humanity's heroes and symbols of hope - Leviathan - be taken and twisted by the Flood, the Captain realizes that they truly have no other viable options left, so takes drastic action: The ''Saturn'' will implement CORRUPTER and Upsilon protocols, which involve a drastic measure to prevent the Flood's spread. He issues a final, evacuation command to ground units from Site 22 within [[seven]] minutes while the frigate prepares to launch its [[Shiva-class nuclear missile]]s at the site. He avoids making eye contact with Lycaon, his last words to UNSC forces a somber wish - "Good luck, and Godspeed." When the timer runs out and the site is nuked, Julien reaches Abe, "[opening] his mind." | Having seen even humanity's heroes and symbols of hope - Leviathan - be taken and twisted by the Flood, the Captain realizes that they truly have no other viable options left, so takes drastic action: The ''Saturn'' will implement CORRUPTER and Upsilon protocols, which involve a drastic measure to prevent the Flood's spread. He issues a final, evacuation command to ground units from Site 22 within [[seven]] minutes while the frigate prepares to launch its [[Shiva-class nuclear missile]]s at the site. He avoids making eye contact with Lycaon, his last words to UNSC forces a somber wish - "Good luck, and Godspeed." When the timer runs out and the site is nuked, Julien reaches Abe, "[opening] his mind." | ||
In the aftermath, Captain Alvarez stands gazing out at Site 22's smoldering remains. The scene is bleak, with only a few dropships having managed to escape the destruction. The rest are presumed lost or transformed by the devastating detonation of the Shivas. Alvarez reflects, realizing that the bottle of | In the aftermath, Captain Alvarez stands gazing out at Site 22's smoldering remains. The scene is bleak, with only a few dropships having managed to escape the destruction. The rest are presumed lost or transformed by the devastating detonation of the Shivas. Alvarez reflects, realizing that the bottle of Titan Smoke he had been saving for his retirement won't be celebratory one; his twilight years in the service have ended in what he views as a significant failure, and he mentally prepares for the court-martial he anticipates. | ||
Despite Lycaon remaining unresponsive, Alvarez is confident that the technicians back at base can restore his functionality. Overwhelmed by his actions, he contemplates various desperate options, including initiating Final Dispensation to escape or facing the impending trial and accepting the consequences. He instructs his XO to take over the bridge and heads to his quarters. There, he plans to open the bottle of Titan Smoke and consider his next steps, possibly making a final decision after consuming most of the drink. | Despite Lycaon remaining unresponsive, Alvarez is confident that the technicians back at base can restore his functionality. Overwhelmed by his actions, he contemplates various desperate options, including initiating Final Dispensation to escape or facing the impending trial and accepting the consequences. He instructs his XO to take over the bridge and heads to his quarters. There, he plans to open the bottle of Titan Smoke and consider his next steps, possibly making a final decision after consuming most of the drink. | ||
