Halo Riddle Thread

I have being through dawn.

Held steadfast against the rising tide.

Journeyed through the howling dark.

I saw the other side yet did not survive.

I think I know this one... but Imma let some other people guess first.

The leader of the squad of marines in Mona Lisa?

Forthencho?

Hotter or colder?

You were close with Miranda

I honestly have no idea, so I shall now guess various Naval Officers.

Haverson?

Hmm, your getting mighty cold now. Though naval officers is related so....