Every time 343 creates a new character, they're shoehorn'd into the spotlight, instead of just being incorporated into the overall story.Ĭan we get some of these classic marines back into Halo along with some new marines? It would help fill that empty void that is 343's Halo storyĮDIT: I'm using the word 'marine' very loosely, obviously not everyone is a 'marine', but you should get my point. Palmer, Lasky, Del Rio, Fireteam Crimson, Thorne. Who the Hell are these generic black/yellow Recruit Spartans I'm fighting with in Halo 4? In Reach, Bungie even went as far as giving EVERY marine a name at the bottom of your HUD. Why couldn't Locke be a reintroduction of one of these characters, instead of some boring new guy with almost no personality?ģ43 isn't concerned with the marine's personality, they're just nameless cannon fodder. Despite my distaste for the artsyle changes, Halo 4 really felt like a true Halo game, and I'm still incredibly upset that Halo 5's campaign exists. You have no idea how much nostalgia I felt in Halo 4 when I heard Sergeant Stacker over the intercom, even if it was only for a brief moment. Whether you pay attention to the marines or not, they are an unsung hero to a story that would feel soulless otherwise. Some players don't even really think about the marines and their personalities, but those who do really appreciate the effort put into these guys by Bungie. These marines are characters you fought alongside since the first Halo game. The important thing about these characters are that they aren't shoved in your face like Palmer, Lasky, Del Rio, etc. McFarlane Toys Halo 4 Series 1 - Master Chief with Assault Rifle Action Figure. More Buying Choices 26.02 (4 used & new offers). Sergeant Stacker even had a Firefight voice in Halo Reach. HALO 4' Spartan 3 Figure Pack Master Chief and 2 UNSC Marines.

040' ABS plastic: Here's the second half of the kit, also pulled in. Laying the towel over it makes sure there'd be room around the pistol so that it could slide in and out of the holster. The idea was to build a holster to fit it. Some of these marines fought in Reach, Battle of Installation 04 and 05, Battle of Earth, The Ark, and so on alongside Master Chief. The towel in the upper left is laid over one of my magnum pistol casts. There are many wiki pages for certain marines in 1-3, such as Marcus Banks, Chips Dubbo, Echo-419, Master Guns, Johnson, and especially Sergeant Stacker (who actually did make a very very brief appearance in H4) I feel like a big thing missing in 343's games is not just a lack of marines alongside 117 (which is still an issue) but a lack of notable marines.

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