Halo 2 short: Turncoat

When those you've sworn to destroy become your allies, It's hard not to think of the past.

This is a custom cinematic running in Halo 2's engine.

[logan_jp]

"One week ago, the splitlips were trying to kill us all. Next thing, a splitlip kills a bunch of gorillas that were going to execute me and Johnson. It was... something else."
-Marine interview, 2554

[yourtoastershandemover]

Amazing transition, does show how unexpected the truce was for humans.

[chadcuzbad]

My oh my halo 2 machinima in the modern era that’s crazy

[asinatrafanatic]

"Jeez Arbiter, your a swell guy! Wish we had your skill back on Reach!"

"Well, you did in a sense 😬"

[garronjohnson]

The stark contrast between the blaring alarm and peaceful ocean waves perfectly convey everything

[written_and_recited]

"Fate had us meet as foes, but this Ring will make us brothers."

[YodaOnABender]

The halo tv show writers wish they could do in 2 seasons what you did in under 50 seconds

[Nonameisback]

The way the marine hesitates to take Arbiter's hand is really something. Conveys so much emotion in just that little pause. I like to believe the Arbiter feels regret in that moment too, seeing the terror he induces on someone he now knows is innocent.

[blueshit]

the way this makes it look like marines share the collective memories of their fallen brethren, like that's the in-lore gimmick for humans

[K-Sink]

this literally feels like a halo 2 cutscene

[sierra--ycxi]

When you think about it, the arbiter was lied to his entire life he thought that humans were demons in his religion he was considered a honorary warrior of his clan and gods but when he found out what he had been fighting for his entire life had been a lie, he no longer had a hatred towards the humans, he spent the rest of his life seeking revenge on the covenant and making peace with the humans.

[Bizargh]

A thing of rare & downright beauty you've beheld, right there!

[Wuunderboy]

The zealots looked PERFECT in halo CE & 2.

No one can tell me otherwise

[a_thief]

this is amazing, like the fact it's made within the game's engine blows my mind

[Matt-eqys]

Damn good. Gives some serious emotion without the need for dialogue

[randybutternubs]

Awww, that was really heart warming. You managed to tell a better story in 47 seconds than the Halo TV show ever did in all of its episodes combined. Now I kinda want to play a Halo CE spinoff from Arbiter's perspective. It would be interesting to see his reaction to how events unfold on Alpha Halo.

[babiesthealer]

I really like this animation. It gives me that early youtube vibe, and no dialog really emphasizes the visuals. I really liked how the marine hesitated. Tension between races do not end in one day.

[kiernanmccleerey]

Wow! Incredible animation! This is a huge contribution to the community. It’s lore accurate and artistically amazing!

[SlickMK]

This was awesome. I can envision this being something that may have been in H2’s story had they more time in development.

[RedStar]

I don't have the words to tell you how much this helps ease my tired soul. Halo still lives on.