(HALO) Covenant Tribute | Faith
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
- This is a video Tribute to Halo's Covenant Empire, as well as a character tribute for Thel Vadam, the Arbiter. This video covers the history of the Arbters, the manipulation of the San'Shyuum, the violent enforcement of faith, the punishment of heretics, the great schism and the ultimate destruction of the Covenant.
any comments or constructive criticism is greatly appreciated,
as is any effort to shear any of my tributes around
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Video/audio sources used
Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary Cutscenes
Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary Terminals
Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary Unseal the Hushed Casket
Halo 2 Anniversary Cutscenes
Halo 2 Anniversary Another day at the beach
Halo 2 Anniversary Terminals
Halo 3 Cutscenes
Halo 3 Landfall
Halo 3 Stary night trailer
Halo 3 ODST Cutscenes
Halo 3 ODST We are OSDT trailer
Halo Wars Cutscenes
Halo Wars Announcement trailer
Halo Legends Origins 2
Halo Legands the Duel
Halo Legends the Package
Halo evolutions the Return
Halo Reach Cutscenes
Halo Reach Deliver Hope trailer
Halo 4 Cutscenes
Halo 4 forward unto dawn
Halo 4 Terminals
Halo 5 Cutscenes
Halo the Fall of Reach animated series
Halo Wars 2 Cutscenes
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music used
track 1 Dawn of Faith by Thomas-Adam Habuda
track 2 Into The Light by John Sponsler
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Much credit belongs to the you tubers UncookedMoa
/ thesparbiter
and Generalkidd
/ generalkidd
for there work in uploading cutscenes with dialogue and sound effects already cleanly isolated from music.
credit for many of the high definition cutscenes belong to Gamer's Little Playground
/ @glp
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"He was indeed my enemy."
*("Fate had us meet as foes.")*
"But in time I named him ally..."
*("But this ring will make us brothers!")*
"Even friend."
The events which forged this relationship were...
(Tartarus...)
Complicated
(The prophets have betrayed us)
@@alextaylor7135
God I love it how terrifyingly smart the gravemind was.
when halo gets really fucking old we need this as a like not a trailer but a tribute to HALO
It would be one way to help preserve the franchise.
@@rohanthomas4134 mhm they would need you to do it tho
May the light of the arbiter Cleanse the path to heaven. Amen to the beings of earth and sanghelios ✝️
This video really captures so much of the emotional weight and gravitas of the story of the covenant (and by extension Thel) in such a relatively small package, very well done indeed.
Thank you so much!
This is one of the greatest tributes I have ever seen.
It wonderful to hear that. Thank you.
Faith can blind and bruise, but when truly righteous, there is nothing more powerful.
and terrifying for those on the receving end.
@@rohanthomas4134 deus vult brother.
"There are those who said this day would never come. What are they to say now." - Prophet of Truth
When it's time to pet your cat 😳😳
HA!!! I new shameless self promotion would get me somewhere!!!
Facts
It flees, as you set fire to it's planet. But you'll follow with all the ships in your command.
Love the ending. Arbiter killing the prophet and raising the prophet babe in halo 5. “Hunt them to there last” my Spartan was with the sword of sanghellios In the battle of sunion and I could tell you, It was a battle I will never forget.
Thank you. I’m glad you saw the connection and that it reminded you of good gaming memories.
@@rohanthomas4134 Thank you for your creative mind. Rewatching for the 10th time waiting for season 7 today:)
@@angelgerardobaleriano219 😀
This was the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen
I can’t tell you how happy that makes me. Thank you.
This gave me chills while watching
Edit: I also teared up a bit. You made an amazing video
Thank you! I’m working on a John 117 tribute now. I hope to match the effect of this video.
@@rohanthomas4134 That's great! All the best with your work. And keep being amazing 👍
Damn. That piano hits different when it's the gravemind comparing John to Thel. That shit sent a shiver up my spine. We need more covenant campaigns in games and more games set during the War of Annihilation.
Well, 343 did say that they would eventually make more spin-off games after releasing infinite so it's entirely possible that you will get your wish.
@@rohanthomas4134 god I hope they don't lol
dude chills
For the elites for honor till the end
The voice acting in this series is glorious. Absolutely amazing video as well. Perfectly put together
Thank you! And I totaly agree.
This is well done, definitely one of my favorites. It captures the purpose of the Covenant, what they believed in. It shows how far people, or by extensions here aliens, will go to gain something. The manipulation, the lies, the empty promises. It's just amazing and it captures it here, thank you for this.
I’m so happy you feel that way, that was exactly what I was going for. 😀
This edit is so good! I just ran a mile to it and man it’s phenomenal
Well that's a use I never expended for it but I'm very happy to hear it.
Why on Earth do youtube creators produce more evocative content than professional movie developers???
I don't know man. I just sat down at my computer one day and worked it out as I whent. Also thank, that mrans a lot.
P.s. If you like this one so much then I think the one I made for John 117 last year might blow your mind.
Oh wow...this was absolutely beautiful, powerful and evocative. Your pacing, your use of layering audio and most notably your pauses were just extraordinary! I loved the whole thing but my favorite moment has to be 5:18 that's just....*chef's kiss* perfect. You have so much talent. I wish I had half your patience for video editing.
I can’t tell you how happy you saying that makes me. 😭 I’m so glad you enjoyed it so much! Also you would be surprised at how long it took me to get the pauses to feel just right, I even had to very Subtly slow and stretch the clip of Thel at 3:54 half a dozened times before hitting the almost intangible *chef’s kiss* perfect spot that felt right to me. As far as I’m concerned If you have Practice, passion and a drive to improve you can build talent from the ground up, and of my particular passion editing rarely feels like work, In fact I almost get an itch to edit if I have to neglect it because of college or other responsibilities.
Though I’m working on non halo stuff right now (when I find the time between college work) but I want to make a John 117/Halo saga edit when Infinite eventually drops. (Whenever that will be) It will also function as a tribute for Catherine Halsey, Cortana, Thel and humanity’s struggle across the entire saga. I’m planning to include audio from most of the book (audiobooks particularly the audio book for “Human weakness” read by Jen tailer) and visuals from many of the comics (particularly the later sections of the fall of reach comic adaptation). I haven’t started proper work on it because I want to see what Infinite will bring before I fully commit to a certain direction but in my early “storyboards” (I don’t know what else to call them) have shown me that it’s going to be 33 minutes long at least. Honestly I’m probably gonna get impatient and just start work on it anyway and hope that Infinite doesn’t mess with my plan somehow.
P.s. I Just noticed that your profile pic is the primordial with a bow on its head, This also makes me extremely happy.
@@rohanthomas4134 Ha no trust me. I know how long it takes, because...(now my turn to advertise...) I did a narration of Human Weakness purely as a self challenge to hone my impression of Cortana and voice actor skills. I was having such a great time an amazing Master Chief voice actor did his lines at the end of part 6. I'm right now getting a gravemind VA and I'll be doing a 1hr audio play of Human weakness with my Cortana, his gravemind and the Chief. I was attempting to put together a sort of tribute trailer with visuals and some of our audio dialogue.... and It's maddening! Which is why I'm so blown away by your talent! Here's the link by the way if you care to listen...like I said I'll be getting a gravemind actor but there's at least me and the Chief actor. :)ruclips.net/p/PLQakY-ZUANp57IkS29C3j-XnRHfjYShnX
@@msprecursor4540 I just watched the last section, you’re impression is fantastic and I’m very excited to see how that tribute turns out.
@@rohanthomas4134 a lot of times I find that halo tributes have imbalances. Too much dialogue, music overshadowing what’s going on, clips that do t fit together, transitions off, etc etc. but fr I’ve seen two of your videos so far (this one and the 20 min one for John) and you hit every note perfectly. Nothings out of place, nothing over stayed it’s welcome, and even the use of the voice lines to drive the videos narrative rather then being the other way around makes you the absolute best on RUclips hands down.
And can I also say that you have FANTASTIC insight on the characters personalities and how everyone fits in with the story of the halo universe. I wish they put you in charge of the Halo tv show and I mean that seriously. Please please please keep this up
@@jacobbakos3140 Thank you so much for your kind words, comments like yours make my day and propel me to "keep it up". though I have found myself very busy with college work since I uploaded that John tribute I am currently in the very early stages of a Cortana tribute that will probably be just a long if not longer than the John one. I don't know if I could have done a better job on the Halo Show, but I'm flattered that you think so. Being the Massive fan that I am I probably would have opted for an adaption that was much closer to the narrative of the canon Games and novels at least. As an aspiring writer, it would be a dream come true to contribute to the Halo universe someday.
this may be one of if not the best edit ive ever seen, huge well done my guy
I've watched this literally 80 times, I still love this so much.
Thank you!
@@rohanthomas4134 I'm watching it yet again, if you need any raw dialogue files, I have them for every single game
Hardest Arbiter video on the internet 🔥
Absolutely astonishing video.
Thank you!
God dang it I'm crying again
This a great edit
Why thank you.
This is Dudufilm levels of atmospheric, emotion, and fitting music. You did a very great piece of work.
Can you do a Forerunner type tribute with music that fits a once glorious cilivization falling towards the path of total annihilation to only a shadow of their former selves with great shame. With ones like the Didact believing he was last of his race.
That you! I very much appreciate the comparison to such a great editor. I have considered making a forerunner tribute though I feel that I would have to listen the forerunner book trilogy again to find appropriate narration. Maybe one day. I’m working on a star wars video in between university right know but I’ll definitely return to halo at some point.
@@rohanthomas4134
Your welcome sir.
The tale of the Forerunners is a sad one. Once a mighty powerful empire full of wisdom and majesty that saw themselves as holy guardians to the peace, stability, and prosperity of all races and nations across the galaxy, only to have their pride swallow them. They became arrogant, shortsighted, and harsh towards those they brought their imperial peace upon. And when the Flood came for them and condemned them, they like angels from Heaven fell to the ground. In their desperation they commited dark deeds with both Faber and the Didact in their panic and rage to save their people committing terrible crimes against Ancient Humanity only for it to be for nothing. With their last remnants and their Ais making their last stand at the face of the monstrous horde.
A once mighty empire that was the greatest of them all, fell by the hands of the devil's scourge. And they made their sacrifice.
@@rohanthomas4134
Didact: "In this hour of victory, we taste only defeat…I ask, why?
We are Forerunners, guardians of all that exists. The roots of the galaxy have grown deep under our careful tending, where there is life the wisdom of our countless generations has saturated the soil. Our strength is a luminous sun, towards which all intelligence blossoms, and the impervious shelter beneath which it has prospered…
I stand before you, accused of the sin of ensuring Forerunner ascendancy - of attempting to save us from this fate where we are forced to…recede.
Humanity stands as the greatest threat in the galaxy, refusing to eradicate them is a fools gambit. We squander eons in the darkness, while they seize our triumphs for their own! The Mantle of Responsibility for all things belongs to Forerunners alone…
Think of my acts as you will, but do not doubt the reality… the Reclamation has already begun,..
And we are hopeless to stop it."
Gravemind: "Lies for the weak, beacons for the deluded.
My future is your past. Think on it and accept."
Faber: "Now, at long last, I think I understand the meaning of a crime against the Mantle. After this, no need to seek balance. I will await my penance here."
@@rohanthomas4134
I like to suggest you check out the Halo lore channel known as Installation00 he's a RUclipsr who makes content about the lore of the Halo Universe. He made a theory about the Primordial's horrifying secret 4 months ago that's so terriflying it's cosmic horror levels of horrifying that would make the Brethren Moons and the Reapers from their respected franchises look insignificant in comparison. A constant cycle of cosmic consumption and reseeding of life to consume all knowledge of all civilizations then wipe the slate clean and start the process again.
A fine idea that could give rise to a seperate tribute video some day about the Flood and their cosmic horror. Dark secrets that had remained dormant since the dawn of time itself as Cortana said at the end of Halo Legends Origins Part 2.
Some secrets should remain hidden.
The Primodial: *"Work, fight, live, all the sweeter.*
*Mind after mind will shape and absorb.*
*In the end all will be quiet with wisdom.*
*There is only truth that which is done will be done again.*
*For we cannot cease from creating, but the end of all our creation will be to look into a reflection and see ourselves for the first time.*
*The pain we have brought on ourselves, the pain you caused us, for we are the same.*
*All remember the defiance and destruction.*
*We are the Flood there is no difference.*
*Until all space and time are rolled up and life is crushed in the folds no end to war, grief, or pain.*
*In a hundred and one thousand centuries unity again and wisdom.*
*Until then...*
*sweetness.*
*My future is your past. Think on it and accept."*
"You *will* be food *nothing more.* "
@@thorshammer7883 Way ahead of you mate. I’v probably seen a about 90% of installation 00’s content and I love that theory. I’ve thought of doing tributes and all sorts of things within halo but I have limited time due to school, because of that I’m never quite sure what the next project is going to be until I start it. The only thing I know for sure then I’m going to do one day Is that once halo infinite comes out I’m going to make a halo saga tribute primarily focusing on John and Cortana. But obviously I’ve got to wait until we find out where Cortana and John story goes in infinite.
This is awesome maybe a little too chaotic but it's real solid work congratulations dude
That a fair criticism, my instinct is almost always to pack in MORE in to an edit and I think I do need to temper that instinct a least a bit to become a better editor. Thanks though.
You truly are amazing, you brought a grown man to tears in 9 minutes
This is so well done, I have no words, good job.
Thank you. It always great to hear how people have enjoyed my work.
This… is… a MASTERPIECE! You deserve to have more subs, likes and support. You did amazing creating these videos. I love it! 👍🎉
Thank you. I'm very glad you enjoyed it so much, such words always mean a lot.
I don't suppose you have seen my "John 117 road to infinite" video. If i had a masterpiece it would probably be that. (though I am working on a Cortana one that I hope will be even better.)
I did watch that video too. That was also a masterpiece. You did amazing with that video. I would say that all your tributes are beautiful and also a masterpiece.
i love these types of vids
I love them so much that I decided to make them as a hobby!
Seriously needs more views. This is brilliant
Late reply but thank you. You’re kind words are very much appreciated.
One of the best tribute 😳 i love it
(:
Ive watched this since December of 2020 but i guess i should comment i love the video its so good the editing is on point perfect ill tell you u could get somewhere in the editing world this video is amazing captures alot of emotion
Thank you! I certainly hope so. My interest in editing has gotten me some work with the college I attend to make a making-of documentary so who knows what comes after that.
You are a fine fine editor. You have extreme understanding of the lore. Every transition is perfect.
Thank you. Makes the effort worth it.
By the rings this was amazing. Showing Thel'Vadam and the past Arbiters. How they went from icons to the Fal'Chavamee uprising/disgrace. And that ending!!!! The build up!! This was amazing
That's exactly what I was going for! Im so happy you feel that way!
@@rohanthomas4134 I'm glad I do. I hope you continue these for sure. Especially when Infinite drops or if you decide to do and ODST or hell anything. I admire it all
@@TheOniangel2 I actually do plan to do an ODST tribute one day. I’m just hoping that 343 release the cutscenes from fire team Raven in some way so I can use them in editing.
Thank you so much for this video. Halo has such an incredible story and you perfectly capture its essence. Big emotions from these clips.
Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed my effort. I hope to continue macking such videos tributes.
dude, it was awesome...
Really great tribute you’re underrated!
Thank you!
This and the 117 tribute should have more likes
Well at least my 117 tribute dosn't have any dislikes. Also thank you.
You've captured the majesty of Halo
this is truly beautifull
Thank you.
Amazing tribute! :) Well done!
Aw, thank you. It’s always encouraging to hear.
Such a underrated video , great job
OMG you put me in a play list!, thank you.
Damn man this one is really good too you have a great talent for this!
This is a really well made video mate, keep up the good work
Late reply but thank you! That means a lot coming from a fellow editor.
The day has come
This is amazing! Now that Infinite is on our doorstep, I’d love to see you make a similar tribute to Atriox and his Banished.
Oh, I definitely will make a Banished tribute down the road don't you worry. I have made a tribute for the leed up into infinite more recently though. There's a little bit of Banished stuff in there.
@@rohanthomas4134 Poggers. Also yes, I saw that tribute before this one. Also *spectacular* work!
Amazing and timeless contribution
Thank you!
One of the best tribute videos I’ve seen. A halo fan must see
Late reply but thank you that means so much!
All I can say is wow this was amazing great job ❤❤
This edit’s beauty is so masterfully done ,can’t count the amount of times I have watched it
Thank you, that means a great deal. I should hopefully be able to make some more pretty soon. I've already planed a big one for Cortana.
At 2:15 I became an orbiter
As truth i can confirm. Energy swords hurt... Alot
this is a powerful video
Mate bravo, BRAVO, You should add sacred icon suite 2 on this video
Thank you. The video is done though, why add a new track when it's already finished?
It’s surreal to see how much more human the covenant are than we humans.
I don't think I quite follow.
Still one of the greatest tributes and even now I keep replying 8:00-8:23
Well thank you very much. It was definitely very satisfying to make to.
just watched all your halo vids, dude!
please dont stop these are fantastic! love them all, can't wait to see your next halo vid :)
Late reply but thank you so much and no I don’t plan on stopping. (Thought I have gotten some set backs from College and a mass file corruption on my editing laptop) I’m currently working on a star wars vid as a sort of present for my mom but I’m definitely going to try and make a dedicated John 117 tribute to come put just before infinite.
Amazing!
Thank you.
this is really damn good
Thank you good sir.
This legit gave me chills. This is why I hope that Arbiter returns in Halo Infinite.
Well, they claim to have a ten-year plan with multiple campaigns. So I figure it's inevitable. Also thank you.
This is incredible
Thank you.
< Well, not everyone's wishes are going to come true... >
Forgive me but I’m not understanding your meaning by this.
< @@rohanthomas4134 yes and sorry for that
Думаю было бы неправильно начинать диалог с непойми чего, но так уж получилось. Хотя
Pat the cat, I'm from there. >
@@PKH_____555my not understanding was't because of any language problem, I'm just not sure what you were referring to in the first comment.
How do you only have 108 subs? I don’t understand the algorithm sometimes.
Wow 😳❤
really good
Thank you.
I love it
I'm glatto hear that.
Okay I’m subscribing
😀
Audio is a kind of overly "busy" at times but other than that this is fucking amazing.
I entirely understand what you mean lol, thank you though.
2:15 That music is so perfect for this, may i know what it is?
The piece of music is called “dawn of faith” you can find it on RUclips easily, and i agree it is perfect for the tone I was going for even down to its name.
@@rohanthomas4134 And then there's 6:02.
@@benthomas2232 oh that one is called “Into the Light” thats also pretty easy to find on RUclips.
@@rohanthomas4134 Thanks
I'm just waiting for Justin Y
Oh boy that would be sweet.
I was here.
Late reply but yes, yes your were.
Covenant are like the Imperium in wh40k lol
I’m not very versed in 40k lore but I’m happy that I got across a clear narrative and grateful for your watching of my video.
Holy,Dark.~~!!!
I'm glad you licked them all.
No entendí ni una palabra pero fue epico
Gracias. Me alegro que hayas disfruntado.
Ah no seas
Yo no sé inglés si entendí
No es por ofender
Pero creo que hay una opción en RUclips es subtítulos
Aparté de que si epicamente bueno
good work what's next?
Probably gonna make a tribute about Rey from Star Wars
19:00 war halo ocean!!
I am sorry I do not quite understand.
Tribute to Arbiter will be the correct title
It’s a tribute to the covenant overall, a lot of the focus is on the Arbiter but there are many sections that focus on things besides him.
Lo único que hicieron los profetas fue quebrantar al covenant
Ciertamente no eran buenos líderes
Chief is a robot avatar of an alien
I'm not sure what you mean.
microsoft is letting this die keeping 343i
Tantas muertes por una guerra sin sentido
tienes razón sobre eso
343i- i feel we captured his Halo 2 essence in Halo.......and Infini....
Me activates Energy Sword*- Come again!?
The Arbiter, Chief and MOST DEFINITELY CORTANA were character assassinated, Chief talks way too much and becomes his own character away from the player, Arbiter was just a cameo and Cortana, go play Halo 5 and learn how 343i hate Bungies original main character, Cortana went from cheerful,sassy, charming digital gal who used every ounce of knowledge to help the Chief and the UNSC delegated to a silly Hollywood villain and then Infinite kills her and expects me to wipe away this shame and be sad shes gone, she didnt earn redemption, she destroyed a planet unmercifully and im expected to turn a blind eye, get real, she needs a return to fix what 343i old management did to her and become another asset to UNSC again, dont pair her with Chief until the Weapon disappears and Cortana comes to help save her to show how much she cares for these 2 instead of ahh we can only have one because we cant narratively do it, you can if Cortana sees fit to imprison herself after redeeming herself from ths nightmare old managment set us on, she can be so much more but 343i are blinded by Chiefs majesty that games have to be around him
I would contest that Fel was not in fact character assassinated. I would go so far to say that the characterisation he gets in his limited screen time in Halo five actually does him quite good service. The progression from revolutionary leader to What is effectively a warrior king of his people is a good fit for his personality and motivations. The thematic aspect of redeeming the concept of an arbiter and restoring the title to pre-covenant incarnation is also very fitting. It’s a shame he hasn’t had very much to do, and it is pretty baffling that the actual reunion between John and Fel has only been covered in passing by a novel and in a live script reading at the 2023 HaloWC.
I see where you’re coming from when it comes to John, but I am personally unbothered by the change. Frankly, I wasn’t super fond of the approach of making the chief into an empty vessel for the player. I’ve never thought that that’s sort of approach was necessary. What more, from the very beginning of the franchise there was a disconnect between John’s level of characterisation in the books and the bare bones characterisation he got in the Bunji games. Seeing him act like a fully fledged character in halo four was very gratifying to me, and I sincerely hope they never go back. You are correct though, it is character assassination, but not in the sense that John’s characterisation has been broken, but instead the intent behind it.
Cortana though . . . Yeah, I’m not going to try and defend Halo five, her heel turn is dog water and I think 343 knows it. They heavily insinuated that the grave mind had Been indirectly responsible for her sudden change due to his long-term corruption of her being. Recently, they’ve been very explicit about it. There is even a small hint of this idea in Halo infinite with chief saying something to the effect of “I’m not sure anymore” when the notion of Cortana being responsible for her own actions comes up. The point being that everyone knows that it was a mistake by now and have come with explanations after the fact to try and fix it. It’s particularly insulting considering how well her character was handled and Halo Four.
I personally rate halo infinite’s story quite well, and feel that the way that Cortana was addressed was fine for what it is. A more conclusive confrontation or reconciliation between John and his former partner would’ve been preferred, but given what we now know about the development of Infinite and the mass amount of cut content, and personally willing to forgive them. They opted for the “redemption through death” approach, probably because Cortana‘s actions were already sufficiently evil that A proper redemption would’ve been a massive undertaking story wise, and probably wouldn’t be something you could handle in the course of one game. They wanted to reset back to something familiar while not invalidating prior two games. I would personally argue that what they gave us was enough, not as good as it could’ve been, not by a long shot, but enough.
Also, I don’t want them to bring back Cortana again. She’s dead, let her stay dead. Maybe they can have echoes with her still existing in certain places, and I would be in favour of the story continuing to discuss her actions and legacy, but she NEEDS to stay dead this time. And nameless God I sincerely hope they do not name the wepon Cortana.
Picking Apples Son
I’m sorry to say that I do not understand but I’m nonetheless grateful for your watching of my video.
Go back to God while you still can God Bless you all Amen and praying to Mary is Blasphemy and eating pig is a sin cussing is also a sin and crystals to because its witchcraft and dont use the Lords name in vain 👍🏻 Smoking and Tattoos are a sin
I'm very cuious as to why you chiose to comment this hear.
I am as well brother... There is only the great journey.