: In simple terms, he grew frustrated at Iso and the Greater Ark War Council's
: acceptance that under no circumstance would the Ecumene thrive in a
: reasonable manner so soon after a Flood defeat. His ex-wife and her new
: companion, the young manipular he imprinted, didn't make matters any
: better. The Libarian underminded his authority on Requiem, passing by his
: defenses and ending his tyranny.

: That and he's a total fucking bro. Exactly why you shouldn't marry below your
: rate.

He had been undercut at every single turn. By Humanity, by the Master Builder, the Council, and finally his wife (On more than one occasion.)

If his advice had been headed earlier perhaps Halo would not have been necessary.

In short: I'd be super pissed off too.