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In the 2010 edition of Halo: The Fall of Reach, in the Adjunct section, I was scrolling through and I found a rather "chill-to-the-bone" read of one particular segment.
Here is the Segment:
Word from the Third Fleet of Glorious Consequence
To the Holy City of High Charity, Vice Cleric of Zeal
Excellency-
Since we last spoke, much has changed. The human world we had targeted has been laid to waste. The last cycle of purification is in its final stage- may we all walk The Path!
Unfortunately, our return will be delayed due to a local magnetic irregularity, but an early report may help to stay any concern you might have about this protracted engagement. In particular, any concern about one Major Thel 'Vadamee and the actions which placed our fleet and his entire battalion at grave risk, extending this skirmish needlessly.
Thel's devout hatred for the humans is commendable, but it feeds an unchecked and dangerous level or recklessness. He is a vicious commander and a skilled warrior, but he is incapable of self-control- even at the peril of the troops who serve under him. All were concerns which I respectfully addressed at the last assignment tribunal.
During our siege, some of the vermin attempted to escape. We destroyed each and every vessel before they could even breach their world's gravity well, but one managed to find the system's edge. It was then that Thel left his battlegroup without notice in pursuit of this single ship with a small strike force.
You already know what befell out fleet and the cost we have paid. Early estimates are somewhere near three thousand- all on the shoulders of the reckless abandon.
While Thel managed to slay a human demon- something we were surprised to find here- he came to understand that its purpose was to protect a key military asset. We are not certain what this asset's significance is, only that it is, in fact, significant- it is a human, a female. So important, that the demon protector swiftly traded its life for the creature's safety. Such dedication is rather surprising.
They will follow and we will be ready for them. And then, we will continue as planned, rejoining the Fleets of Furious Retribution and Rigorous Prayer at our assigned rendezvous point.
In faith, your humble servant,
Supreme Commander Luro 'Taralumee, Resplendent Fervor
In summary, this article explains the treachery of Thel 'Vadamee (later known as The Arbiter) to the Convenant Fleet which, at the time, was completely eradicating any surviving human factions left on the planet of Reach.
Now, since Thel is given the rank of Major during this assault, it is most likely that his presence was seen not just in orbit but also on the groundside battles of Reach. There, it is highly possible that he led the Covenant armies throughout the Planet so that they may find any ancient Forerunner Artifacts or any vital information about the Humans which the Covenant does not know yet. Due to this, we already know that Spartans were assigned to protect these vital Artifacts or Information Centres. Noble Team is an example of both. Noble Team was assigned to protect ONI Sword Base (twice), and they were also assigned to hold out for Dr. Halsey at the Excavation Site (or Forerunner Artifact Site to be more precise).
Now, straight to my point, the highlighted section of the Adjunt Segment above clearly states everything. A Spartan died protecting a Human Female. It is highly possible that this could have been Jun because his final orders from Carter were:
"Escort Dr. Halsey to CASTLE Base"
CASTLE Base was, in fact, a Forerunner Artifact Excavation Site.
"Make sure nothing falls into enemy hands"
This final order clearly pinned him down to Reach. Due to that order, Jun has no choice but to hold his ground until the very end and take out as many of the Covenant as he can. And I believe that this is precisely what happened. He escorted Dr. Halsey to CASTLE Base (this is a proven FACT; read Halo: First Strike and you'll known that 100%) therefore Jun was stationed there. If you read First Strike 'till the end, you'll know that CASTLE Base was spared but no human defenders survived the attack.
Conclusion: Jun- A266, Spartan III class, assigned to protect Dr. Halsey and to defend Reach until his last breath, died by the notorious Major Thel 'Vadamee in CASTLE Base on Planet Reach.
For all of the skeptics that believe that Jun miraculously escaped Reach and was the last member of Noble Team, I say this: You're wrong. My evidence proves it.
Think that Jun DID survive? Feel free to comment.
Think that Jun DID NOT survive? Feel free to add any sufficient evidence that you might have found.
Think that my evidence is WRONG? Feel free to comment.
Will there be a Halo 4? YES. Stay tuned for my next article about the possibilities/evidence of the next Halo game.
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