A leader must be ready to send the soldiers under his command to their deaths

“Honer and self sacrifice. Death does not diminish these qualities in a soldier.…”

“4 of us, and 2000 of them. Piss-poor odds. For them.”

“Kelly hesitated, then saluted. John turned and grabbed her arm. "Come on, Spart…”

“I take no pleasure of what needs to be done! - 343 Guilty Spark”