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ARBITER (HALO 2)
The Master Chief instantly became gaming icon when Halo: Combat Evolved first launched, and obviously, people were excited to step back into his armoured shoes in Halo 2. He wasn’t the only start of the show in the sequel though, and the Arbiter shared that spotlight with him as the game’s second playable protagonist. Being able to play as the Arbiter was a huge moment in Halo 2 when that perspective switch first happened, not just because you realized you’d be wielding an Energy Sword at some point, but also because of all the narrative and storytelling implications that had.
