By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
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I can see him dying in a kind of mysterious way. Not a cliffhanger, but a kind of final word on what's become of him. I can't imagine Chief dying in combat, becoming overwhelmed - that death feels too human, not heroic enough. Dying in an explosion, sacrificing himself feels cliche and boring. Drifting off into space once more feels boring too. I don't really know how he'd die, but he definitely should. He has to.
I was thinking the Chief could partake in the Great Journey--an actualy real Forerunner concept, if you didn't know--with the Forerunners at the end, but without actually explaining what the Journey is.
In other words we should remove him in a way that is satisfying while also making it very clear that he will not be returning? That will be hard to pull off.
I'm instantly reminded of Frodo leaving for the Grey Havens in Lord of the Rings. It was suggested earlier in this thread if I recall correctly... But having MC leave with some Forerunner for another galaxy, or another haven is a great way to end his story.
That... I suppose I would be okay with, I really loved the conclusion to LOTR and Frodo leaving Middle-Earth after his purpose had been fulfilled was a satisfying way to go about concluding the story.