David Anderson (Earth-4343)

Fleet Admiral Lord David Anderson is the chairman of the UNSC High Command and a war veteran of both the Insurrection and the First Contact War. Having won and survived each encounter with the Covenant, Anderson served as the de facto leader of Humanity's last effort against the Covenant's attack on Earth. When the First Contact War ended, Anderson was of prime importance into signing the Treaty of 2772, which ceased fire between the Humans and the Sangheili, bringing relative peace in the years to come.

Battle for Earth
"We will take our city back, and drive our enemy into the grave they have been so happily digging."

- - David Anderson

Post-War and Peace
"For us, the storm has passed. The war is over. But let us never forget those who journeyed into the howling dark and did not return. For their decision required courage beyond measure, sacrifice, and unshakable conviction that their fight...our fight...was elsewhere. As we start to rebuild, this hillside will remain barren, a memorial to heroes fallen. They ennobled all of us...and they shall not be forgotten."

- - David Anderson's eulogogy at the Voi Memorial

Blooding Years
"I have given my word to the Arbiter, and while it might not be fashionable to believe that still has some meaning, I shall keep it until he no longer honors his."

- - Lord Anderson

Created War
"Kelly's right. Humanity is ready to do its part. United with the Swords, we have the strength to overcome any obstacle. When the Reapers come, we must stand side by side. We must fight against them as one. And together we can drive them back into dark space!"

- - Lord Anderson speech