Master Chief Versus Frank Horrigan Isn't Even Close, and Speed Is Why

Master Chief versus Frank Horrigan isn't even close. This fight is brutal, but Master Chief wins it, and the reasons come down to speed, weaponry and who controls the distance between them.

Frank Horrigan is unstoppable against normal soldiers

Frank Horrigan is a monster. He is a super mutant encased in power armor, strong enough to rip people apart with his bare hands, and he tanks gunfire, explosives and heavy weapons. Against normal soldiers, Frank is unstoppable.

The problem for Frank is that "Master Chief isn't a normal soldier." Chief has fought armies like Frank before and won. He reacts faster than gunfire, flips tanks, survives orbital drops and fights entire battalions solo. His Mjolnir armor tanks hits from weapons far more advanced than anything Frank routinely deals with.

Speed decides the Master Chief versus Frank Horrigan fight

Speed is the deciding factor here. Frank is powerful, but slow. Chief is fast enough to dodge, flank and reposition constantly.

We've seen Chief take down Hunters, enemies comparable to Frank in raw power. He does it using precision, movement and targeting weak points.

Master Chief's weapons and tactics outclass Frank's raw strength

Weapons matter too. Chief brings energy shields, plasma weaponry, explosives and tactical awareness that Frank can't match. Frank hits hard, but Chief hits smarter and faster.

Frank Horrigan has one win condition, and Master Chief controls it

Frank Horrigan's only win condition is grabbing Master Chief and overpowering him. Master Chief's win condition is distance, mobility and sustained fire, and Chief controls distance every time.

Once shields start absorbing Frank's attacks and Chief begins dismantling his armor systems piece by piece, the fight turns into an execution. Master Chief wins decisively and methodically, "because it's exactly the kind of monster he was built to kill."

Could Frank ever get his hands on Chief long enough to turn this fight around, or does Chief's control of distance settle it every time?