Halo: Reach Birth Of A Spartan - extended clip

If you found Tuesday's live Halo: Reach clip a bit short on seconds, click through for the extended three minute version.

Bungie bills Birth of a Spartan as a stirring depiction of the transformation of Carter 259, the future leader of Noble Team in Halo: Reach, from an ordinary young man to a superhuman Spartan warrior.

If you're a bit squeamish around long, pointy needles, you might want to have a cushion handy...