Over the years, humanity’s iconic symbol of valor in the fight against the Covenant has achieved numerous remarkable feats, things that not a lot of heroes, even in the species’ collective mythology, could stack up to if it came to it. But now, Master Chief has checked off one more thing from his bucket list in the latest episode of Halo on Paramount Plus, even though from a lore standpoint, the development might not sit well with a lot of fans. And to be perfectly frank, that’s just putting it lightly.
Today’s penultimate outing involved Master Chief and Makee learning more about their connection to the Halo array. During the course of the episode, one thing leads to another, and John finds himself locked in a passionate kiss with the indoctrinated Blessed One. The two then proceed to relieve each other of their clothing, and the rest is now, quite literally, history.
The Halo community has since been reacting to this development by expressing their shock and anger at the show’s writers, though for those who aren’t particularly inclined to subject themselves to the practice of fandom gatekeeping, Master Chief losing his virginity should be a cause for celebration, not dismay.
One valid question that everyone’s asking, however, is if Master Chief’s horniness will lead to the Fall of Reach during next week’s finale, and if so, what would that mean for the future of the iconic character?
Look, I don’t care if this is a spoiler, the world must know:
In this week’s Halo episode, Master Chief has sex with a human covenant spy prisoner while Cortana watches and it appears it triggers events that will lead to the Fall of Reach— Paul Tassi (@PaulTassi) May 12, 2022
Simply put, a lot of people think Halo should be more respectful towards the fictional universe’s established rules. For instance, the fact that Master Chief is asexual.
Anyone that fucking dares to try to defend this, I’m blocking.
The Master Chief is canonically asexual. This is asexual erasure. And if you’re going to defend this, then I don’t need you on my timeline. pic.twitter.com/io6uPxBpzI— Stephen (@MonkeysxMoo35) May 12, 2022
Master Chief just lost his virginity while Cortana and Halsey watched. What the actual fuck is this show lmfao
— ???????? ?????? (@nicholasdeorio) May 12, 2022
For others who’ve grown up with Master Chief and are generally inept when it comes to matters of the heart, the protagonist losing his virginity is a devastating blow.
The Master Chief kissed a girl and now I can’t relate to him anymore. pic.twitter.com/B44Jn9IgRu
— Spicy Halo (@Spicy_Halo) May 12, 2022
It’s okay if you’re still having trouble believing what you just saw.
MASTER CHIEF DID WHAT
— DTM | TeamWarlock (@destiny_thememe) May 12, 2022
Im sorry- Master chief did what in the Halo TV Show? pic.twitter.com/yAb2ArdzUq
— GiveMeButter (@GiveMeButter) May 12, 2022
What a sad day to have eyes, indeed.