On March 7th, 2511, 486 years from now, on the faraway UNSC colony later known as Eridanus II, a man named John will be born, but for most Halo fans, this man will be simply known as Master Chief. For millions of players worldwide, Master Chief is the face, or rather helmet, of the Halo franchise, being the central character for the mainline Halo games. Since his early real world beginning as Halo’s supposed last living Spartan-II in 2001’s Halo: Combat Evolved, Master Chief has gone on to be a highly influential and important figure both in the Halo Universe and for the Xbox brand. With Master Chief turning -486 years old this year, here’s an in-depth look at John-117’s life, legacy, and impact on the Halo universe.