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Captain Alvarez reviews the horrifying scene unfolding on the holotable and tactical displays. The previously minor infestation, which started from unarmed miners, has grown massively, threatening to overwhelm the UNSC and spread from the surface of Site 22 to the ''Saturn'' and beyond, potentially endangering all life in the galaxy - a nightmare scenario. Alvarez feels the weight of responsibility on his shoulders, knowing that it will be his legacy to have unleashed this plague upon the galaxy. He envisions a future where his name is synonymous with galactic disaster, depicted in history's annals in the exact grim manner as the Saturn painting aboard. | Captain Alvarez reviews the horrifying scene unfolding on the holotable and tactical displays. The previously minor infestation, which started from unarmed miners, has grown massively, threatening to overwhelm the UNSC and spread from the surface of Site 22 to the ''Saturn'' and beyond, potentially endangering all life in the galaxy - a nightmare scenario. Alvarez feels the weight of responsibility on his shoulders, knowing that it will be his legacy to have unleashed this plague upon the galaxy. He envisions a future where his name is synonymous with galactic disaster, depicted in history's annals in the exact grim manner as the Saturn painting aboard. | ||
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 [[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. | 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. | ||