They are the same but I like the Arbiter
No because the elites did not join forces with spartan 117 until halo 2
Spartan 117 is Master Cheif and their is currently no spartan 118 so obviously Master Cheif would be the better spartan because spatan 118 dosent exist come on people get a life talk about history spartans
Spartan 117 is a super soldier of Halo and he's name is john.
Spartan 117 is the Master chief the highest ranking and last known surviving spartan in the halo series. =]
the SPARTAN-II program
Spartan #117
Spartan 117's real name is John. Or Master Chief.
Spartan 117 and all other Spartans fight for Earth or the UNSC (United Nations Space Command)
Master Chief, or John - 117
Halo. =]
Spartan 117
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