A Dangerous & Very Efficient Clean-up Crew | The HECU | FULL Half-Life Lore

The HECU (Hazardous Environment Combat Unit) are an iconic part of the Half-Life series. As Dr. Gordon Freeman ventured the halls of Black Mesa on his mission to stop the Resonance Cascade, these marines were sent in to clean up the situation. Even if their orders went against the morals of this Opposing Force.

Who hired the HECU? Was the Black Mesa Incident planned and how did the HECU spawn the creation of Hunt Down The Freeman? In this video, I explore the lore and story behind the Hazardous Environment Combat Unit in the Half-Life series.

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:52 Early Years & Basic Training
06:41 The Secret Plot & Lead Up to The Black Mesa Incident
10:16 Early Hours of The Black Mesa Incident
15:14 The Fall of the HECU & Black Mesa
20:49 Legacy
22:25 Closing Thoughts

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Half-Life 2: OST: Escape Array
Black Mesa OST: Catalyst
Half-Life 2 OST: Lab Practicum
Black Mesa OST: Xen
Half-Life 2 OST: Triage At Dawn

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