| 1 | [[center: [-[[Characters/TheSpartanLegacy Main Character Index]] | '''[=UNSC=]''' | [[Characters/TheSpartanLegacyUEG [=UEG=]]] | [[Characters/TheSpartanLegacyShipmastersForces Shipmaster's Forces]] | [[Characters/TheSpartanLegacyFleetmastersForces Fleetmaster's Forces]] | [[Characters/TheSpartansLegacyEliteSeparatists Elite Separatists]] | [[Characters/TheSpartanLegacyRadicalReformation Radical Reformation]] | [[Characters/TheSpartanLegacyMiscellaneous Miscellaneous]]-]]] |
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| 3 | [[foldercontrol]] |
| 4 | |
| 5 | !United Nations Space Command ([=UNSC=]) |
| 6 | !!Spartan-III Program |
| 7 | [[folder:Zach [=B-257=]]] |
| 8 | !Zach B-257 |
| 9 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/20191001_115341.png]] |
| 10 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 11 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''The Last War'' | ''Lifebringer'' | ''Brotherhood War'' | ''Brotherhood War: Aftermath'' | ''Hyborean'' |
| 12 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Riley Mikesell, Xander N (young Zach) |
| 13 | A [=SPARTAN-III=] who joined Phoenix after losing his fellow brothers in arms. |
| 14 | ---- |
| 15 | * BadassNormal: Zach is introduced as one of Phoenix's best operatives, able to bring down multiple Sangheili by hand with ease. He later turns out to [[EmpoweredBadassNormal be much more.]] |
| 16 | * CharacterDevelopment: Over the latter half of ''The Last War'', Zach gradually outgrows being TheQuietOne as well as his DeathSeeker tendencies, thanks in no small part to his interactions with Katherine and later Guardian. He continues to open up during ''Brotherhood: War'' through his interactions with Denver. |
| 17 | * DarkAndTroubledPast: Zach lost his family and friends at a young age when the Covenant destroyed his home planet Arcadia. Soon after, ONI abducted Zach and conscripted him into the Spartan-[=III=] program where, over the next 5-6 years, he underwent extensive training and various augmentations alongside the Spartan-[=III=]s of Beta Company before being selected for the Headhunter Ops. While out on a mission, the remaining Spartan-[=III=]s from Beta Company were sent to take down a Covenant re-fueling station; only two survived. Upon return, Zach was read the reports on how many of his fellow [=III=]s were ''slaughtered''. |
| 18 | * DarkIsNotEvil: He's one of the main heroes of the series and just happens to sport black armor throughout ''The Last War''. |
| 19 | * DeathSeeker: After losing so many of his fellow Spartans, Zach had little else to live for and resolved to focus on killing the enemy until he finally died himself. He grows out of this mindset after his interactions with Katherine, as well as his bonding with Guardian and developing a friendship. |
| 20 | * {{Deuteragonist}}: As ''The Last War'' continues and more is revealed about Zach's background, he becomes the secondary protagonist, behind Katherine. |
| 21 | * {{Foil}}: To Katherine. Both are the [[SoleSurvivor Sole Survivors]] of their respective squads and cope with it similarly. Katherine closed herself off but opened up to Tanner and Phoenix Team after bonding with them. Zach sealed himself off completely and never said a word to anyone until Katherine came into the picture. Whereas Katherine widely recognized as a Spartan, Zach's identity was kept secret from everyone except Logan. But while Katherine found friendship and love, Zach still remains socially detached, with his closest friend being an artificial intelligence, though he is growing out of it a little with Denver. |
| 22 | ** Zach can also be considered a foil to Gabe; both excel in close-quarters combat, come from a DarkAndTroubledPast where they've lost their families and countless brothers-in-arms, and the trauma from their respective pasts have severely damaged their psyche, extensively impairing how they interact with others. The difference lies in how they behave due to their trauma, with Gabe's causing him to berate and lash out at others, while Zach became more introverted, ceasing contact altogether. |
| 23 | * TheHero: He graduates from supporting character in ''The Last War'' to the main protagonist of the Lifebringer saga. |
| 24 | * IKnowYoureInThereSomewhereFight: He has one with Guardian in ''Lifebringer'', which helps him snap out of his programming for good. |
| 25 | * {{Invisibility}}: Zach's armor ability, courtesy of Brett (though it gets destroyed during ''Lifebringer''). |
| 26 | * ItsPersonalWithTheDragon: In ''Brotherhood War'', Zach's conflict is with Garrett, Nyla Isaka's second-in-command, due to him being a former squadmate and fellow Spartan-III. |
| 27 | * TheLancer: For Katherine throughout ''The Last War'' as the squad is whittled down and he steps into the forefront. |
| 28 | * TheQuietOne: He remains mute for at least half of ''The Last War'', until finally speaking to Katherine after she rescues him. The rest of Phoenix Team are surprised by this, as even they couldn't get him to speak. |
| 29 | * StealthExpert: His area of expertise. |
| 30 | * SuperSoldier: A prerequisite for a Spartan, though nobody finds out until later on. |
| 31 | * TakingTheBullet: [[spoiler:Takes a hit meant for Garrett near the end of ''Brotherhood War''. Fortunately, he survives.]] |
| 32 | * WalkingSpoiler: One can't discuss Zach in ''The Last War'' without acknowledging TheReveal that he's a Spartan-III. |
| 33 | * WhatIsThisThingYouCallLove: Zach begins to experience romantic feelings for Denver, due to his body's constant self-repairing effectively flushing out the inhibitors that keep his pheromones in check. Zach is naturally put off by it. |
| 34 | [[/folder]] |
| 35 | |
| 36 | [[folder:Marcus [=B-088=] (Spoilers)]] |
| 37 | !![[spoiler:Marcus Garrett]] |
| 38 | --> [[spoiler:See [[Characters/TheSpartanLegacyRadicalReformation The Radical Reformation]] for info.]] |
| 39 | [[/folder]] |
| 40 | |
| 41 | !!Spartan-IV Program |
| 42 | !!!'''Director''' |
| 43 | [[folder:Lawrence Harper]] |
| 44 | !!Director Lawrence Harper |
| 45 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_20190316_101500_youtube.jpg]] |
| 46 | [[caption-width-right:350:''"There comes a time where every soldier dies. It's part of his duty. Just make sure you die for something or someone that's worth your life."'']] |
| 47 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 48 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Generation'' | ''Omega Halo'' (Afterlife) |
| 49 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Hugh Verheylewegen |
| 50 | The new [=SPARTAN-IVs'=] commanding officer and mentor figure. |
| 51 | ---- |
| 52 | * BigGood: As the overseer of the new [=SPARTAN=] program, he's this for Saul and his squad. |
| 53 | * TheCameo: He appears in ''Omega Halo'''s epilogue, where he reunites with Saul in the afterlife. |
| 54 | * AFatherToHisMen: His care for the [=IVs=] is almost fatherly-like, especially between him and Saul, who takes his death the hardest. |
| 55 | * GreaterScopeParagon: Despite being killed off in ''Generations'', Harper's wisdom continues to live on across the series as it is carried through Saul, Katherine, and Zach. |
| 56 | * TheMentor: For the new [=SPARTAN-IVs=], especially Saul. [[MentorOccupationalHazard Unfortunately...]] |
| 57 | * MentorOccupationalHazard: He suffers this fate at the hands of 'Thalashee when he attacks the base. |
| 58 | * ParentalSubstitute: He was Saul's father figure for most of his career. |
| 59 | * ReasonableAuthorityFigure: While Saul's superior, he has enough faith in his leadership abilities to allow him free reign when it comes to handling the squad. |
| 60 | * SoProudOfYou: When the [=SPARTANs=] complete their final simulation without a single casualty, proving their capabilities as a team, he lets them know how proud he is, and again when he's reunited with Saul in the afterlife epilogue of ''Omega Halo''. |
| 61 | [[/folder]] |
| 62 | !!!'''Spartans''' |
| 63 | [[folder:Saul [=IV-01=]]] |
| 64 | !!Saul IV-01 |
| 65 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_20190305_225007_youtube.jpg]] |
| 66 | [[caption-width-right:350:''"Maybe I can save humanity, maybe I can't. I don't know but I promise, I won't quit trying until I can't or I don't need to."'']] |
| 67 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 68 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Generation'' | ''Omega Halo'' | ''The Last War'' (Flashbacks) |
| 69 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Jacob Whittington |
| 70 | The leader of a new team of [=SPARTANs=]. |
| 71 | ---- |
| 72 | * AndThisIsFor: Right before taking down the Shipmaster's shields to allow Grey an opening, he has some choice words for him: |
| 73 | -->'''Saul''': You ''sicken'' me, Shipmaster. You're a tyrant and a '''murderer.''' So this is for Earth. For my squad. And for the thousands of humans that you've slain! |
| 74 | * BackForTheFinale: [[spoiler: Appears to Zach (alongside the other Spartan-[=IV=]s) in the afterlife when the former has a near-death experience during ''Hyborean''.]] |
| 75 | * BigBrotherInstinct: He plays the role of a strict older brother towards his squad, but especially towards Katherine. He goes outright ''berserk'' when the Shipmaster seemingly kills her. |
| 76 | * {{BFG}}: He starts lugging around a SPARTAN Laser in ''Omega Halo''. He's ''very'' proficient with it. |
| 77 | * EarnYourHappyEnding: After all the fighting, pain, and loss he endured over the series, Saul finally gets to rest in peace, reunited with his fallen teammates, and his actions allowed Katherine to survive, so that she may continue to save others, thus continuing the cycle to save humanity. |
| 78 | * TheHero: Moreso for ''Generation'', as the plot largely focuses on him coming into his own as a leader and stopping 'Thalashee. |
| 79 | * HeroicBSOD: Falls into a pretty bad one when Harper is killed by 'Thalashee, and since Harper was like a father to him, he takes it harder than anyone else. Fortunately, Cameron helps him out of it with some encouragement. |
| 80 | * HeroicSacrifice: Saul is badly wounded saving Katherine from a Flood form and starts bleeding out. Knowing he would just slow Katherine down, he decides to stay behind and hold off the Flood. |
| 81 | * ItsAllMyFault: He blames himself for the deaths of his squad. He believes he'd let them all down when he promised they would make it through together. Fortunately, his worries were put to rest when he was reunited with them in the epilogue. |
| 82 | * ItsPersonal: His drive to kill both [[ItsPersonalWithTheDragon 'Thalashee]] and the Shipmaster stems from them killing those close to him. 'Thalashee killed Harper and Gabe, while the Shipmaster killed Cameron, Jake, and Christian. |
| 83 | * TheLeader: Of his squad that became the new batch of [=SPARTAN-IVs=]. |
| 84 | * LikeBrotherAndSister: Saul looks out for Katherine like an elder sibling and their bond gets stronger when the rest of the squad is killed. Funnily enough, their voice actors are real life siblings. |
| 85 | * MyGodWhatHaveIDone: After the Flood force them to retreat, Saul and Katherine get into a heated argument in which Saul angrily refers to to her as [[YouAreNumber6 "04"]], something he admonished Gabe for doing in ''Generation''. After driving a hurt Katherine away, all Saul can do is silently stand there as he realizes what he'd done. |
| 86 | * NiceJobBreakingItHero: Despite Katherine's warnings, Saul, determined to bring down the Shipmaster, heads deeper into Halo's inner facilities, unwittingly unleashing the contained Flood within. |
| 87 | * RedOniBlueOni: While he's ''usually'' a level-headed blue, he falls firmly into red when he starts becoming reckless in his drive to finish the fight, leaving Katherine to fill the blue. |
| 88 | * TookALevelInJerkass: His mission to bring down the Shipmaster quickly turns into a single-minded obsession that drives him to disregard the advice of his peers, which leads to the Flood being unleashed and getting several marines killed. His argument with Katherine gives him the JerkassRealization he needed to stop his reckless behavior. |
| 89 | [[/folder]] |
| 90 | [[folder:Jake [=IV-02=]]] |
| 91 | !!Jake IV-02 |
| 92 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_20190316_101609_youtube.jpg]] |
| 93 | [[caption-width-right:350: ''"Maybe if we were just Marines, but we're Spartans now!"'']] |
| 94 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 95 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Generation'' | ''Omega Halo'' (Afterlife) |
| 96 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Peter [=McDonald=]-Ryder |
| 97 | The team's reconnaissance expert and marksman. |
| 98 | ---- |
| 99 | * BackForTheFinale: [[spoiler: Appears to Zach (alongside the other Spartan-[=IV=]s) in the afterlife when the former has a near-death experience during ''Hyborean''.]] |
| 100 | * TheCameo: Briefly appears in the epilogue of ''Omega Halo'', but in a non-speaking role due to his voice actor being unavailable. |
| 101 | * DesignatedPointMan: He specializes in reconnaissance, which naturally makes him the first one into danger. |
| 102 | * NotSoAboveItAll: Jake often focuses on the mission, but even he can't help but make a bet with Christian on their first mission on who can kill more Elites with less ammo. Jake lost. |
| 103 | * TheQuietOne: Arguably more so than Katherine. He says very little, often only speaking in downtime or when he has to during missions. |
| 104 | [[/folder]] |
| 105 | [[folder:Cameron [=IV-03=]]] |
| 106 | !!Cameron IV-03 |
| 107 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_20190316_101618_youtube.jpg]] |
| 108 | [[caption-width-right:350: ''"With you in charge, we can tackle anything."'']] |
| 109 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 110 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Generation'' | ''Omega Halo'' (Afterlife) |
| 111 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Draven Kuhn |
| 112 | The team's vehicle expert and a close affiliate of Saul's. |
| 113 | ---- |
| 114 | * BackForTheFinale: [[spoiler: Appears to Zach (alongside the other Spartan-[=IV=]s) in the afterlife when the former has a near-death experience during ''Hyborean''.]] |
| 115 | * TheCameo: He briefly reappears in the epilogue of ''Omega Halo'' to greet Saul in the afterlife. |
| 116 | * TheEngineer: Adept at tinkering and piloting vehicles. |
| 117 | * NumberTwo: Saul quickly appoints him as second-in-command shortly after the team graduates. |
| 118 | * UndyingLoyalty: His history with Saul prior to becoming Spartans is what solidifies his faith in him as a leader. |
| 119 | [[/folder]] |
| 120 | [[folder:Katherine [=IV-04=]]] |
| 121 | !!Katherine IV-04 |
| 122 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_20190305_225312_youtube.jpg]] |
| 123 | [[caption-width-right:350: ''"We're human. When faced with overwhelming odds, we fight on, like we always do. Because we have something that endures, no matter what: hope."'']] |
| 124 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 125 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Generation'' | ''Omega Halo'' | ''Border War'' (cameo) | ''The Last War'' |
| 126 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Carrie Whittington |
| 127 | The squad's sniper. |
| 128 | ---- |
| 129 | * ActionGirl: An efficient, lethal soldier befitting the role of a SPARTAN. |
| 130 | * BackForTheFinale: [[spoiler: Appears to Zach (alongside the other Spartan-[=IV=]s) in the afterlife when the former has a near-death experience during ''Hyborean''.]] |
| 131 | * TheCameo: She's briefly seen alongside Grey as he gives a speech on humanity's victory against the Shipmaster in the opening sequence of ''Border War''. |
| 132 | * ColdSniper: She's the squad's distant, withdrawn sniper. |
| 133 | * DarkAndTroubledPast: She lost her entire family in the fall of Reach and became a sniper, because they were often separate from their squads. |
| 134 | * DyingMomentOfAwesome: She spends her final moments destroying 'Krudom's plans right in front of him and that humanity's persistence ensured his defeat long ago. |
| 135 | * FantasticRacism: Harbors a great hatred towards the Sangheili (for understandable reasons), which puts her at odds with the Separatists during ''The Last War''. Thankfully, she grows out of this after interacting with 'Nostrom. |
| 136 | * HeroicSacrifice: She sacrifices her life to stop Fleetmaster 'Krudom and end the Third War on Reach. |
| 137 | * InkSuitActor: Her having had sisters and an older brother are likely a reference to her [=VA=] |
| 138 | * TheLancer: To Saul in ''Omega Halo''. |
| 139 | * LikeBrotherAndSister: With Saul, by her own admission, and it's a bond that becomes stronger after losing the rest of their team. Interestingly, their voice actors are real-life siblings. |
| 140 | * MirrorCharacter: Despite their tense relationship, Katherine and Gabe are more alike than they realize. Both suffer from [[DarkAndTroubledPast Dark And Troubled Pasts]] in which they've witnessed their teammates die, and has greatly affected their psyches. |
| 141 | * TheQuietOne: Deconstructed. She isn't very talkative, which doesn't lend well to her communication with her teammates, which is key in a firefight. Were it not for Gabe, [[PoorCommunicationKills she could have been killed on their first assignment.]] |
| 142 | * RedOniBlueOni: The more withdrawn, reserved blue to Saul's increasingly brash and reckless red in ''Omega Halo''. |
| 143 | * ShipperOnDeck: [[spoiler:While appearing to Zach in the afterlife, she voices her approval of Zach's relationship with Denver]]. |
| 144 | * SoleSurvivor: She's the last member of her squad by the end of ''Omega Halo''. |
| 145 | * TheSquadette: The only female of the team. |
| 146 | * TheStoic: The deaths of her squad mates have pushed her into this, and doesn't show much emotion. [[NotSoStoic However, this occasionally breaks, especially when she loses Saul.]] |
| 147 | [[/folder]] |
| 148 | [[folder:Christian [=IV-05=]]] |
| 149 | !!Christian IV-05 |
| 150 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_20190316_101500_youtube_9.jpg]] |
| 151 | [[caption-width-right:350: ''"We'd have a found a way out of it! The team can do anything, remember?"'']] |
| 152 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 153 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Generation'' | ''Omega Halo'' (Afterlife) |
| 154 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Mason Orr |
| 155 | The team's heavy weapons specialist and demolitions expert. |
| 156 | ---- |
| 157 | * BackForTheFinale: [[spoiler: Appears to Zach (alongside the other Spartan-[=IV=]s) in the afterlife when the former has a near-death experience during ''Hyborean''.]] |
| 158 | * TheBigGuy: Very easygoing and proficient with heavy weapons. |
| 159 | * {{BFG}}: Gravitates towards heavy weapons like the rocket launcher. |
| 160 | * TheCameo: He briefly appears in the epilogue of ''Omega Halo'' and reunites with Saul in the afterlife, as chipper as ever. |
| 161 | * DemolitionsExpert: Explosives are his specialty. |
| 162 | * NiceGuy: The most overt example. He's outgoing and easily sociable, as well as a source of optimism for his teammates. |
| 163 | * TheHeart: Described as the most "human" of the bunch, being more lively and emotional. |
| 164 | [[/folder]] |
| 165 | [[folder:Gabe [=IV-06=]]] |
| 166 | !!Gabriel "Gabe" IV-06 |
| 167 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_20190316_101618_youtube_8.jpg]] |
| 168 | [[caption-width-right:350: ''"If you don't shape up, you know how this will end? We'll all die, and you'll be the first to go."'']] |
| 169 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 170 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Generation'' | ''Omega Halo'' (Afterlife) |
| 171 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Morgan Dale |
| 172 | The team's close-combat specialist. He's something of an outlier and more abrasive with his teammates. |
| 173 | ---- |
| 174 | * BackForTheFinale: [[spoiler: Appears to Zach (alongside the other Spartan-[=IV=]s) in the afterlife when the former has a near-death experience during ''Hyborean''.]] |
| 175 | * BigDamnHeroes: Saves Saul from 'Thalashee when he's about to be killed. Unfortunately, it costs him. |
| 176 | * TheCameo: He appears in the afterlife epilogue of ''Omega Halo'', but due to his voice actor being unavailable, it's in a non-speaking role. |
| 177 | * CoolHelmet: Contrasting the uniform MK-VI helmets of his teammates, Gabe wears his own custom helmet, likely to help viewers visually identify him, as well as highlight his disconnect from the others. |
| 178 | * DarkAndTroubledPast: Harper notes that he's had a long history of seeing his teammates die, which has led to him being extremely closed off to those around him. |
| 179 | * DeathByIrony: Gabe, the close-quarters specialist, dies in a close-quarters scenario when, while checking to see if Saul is alright, allows 'Thalashee to sneak behind Gabe and deliver a fatal blow. |
| 180 | * {{Foil}}: He's what Katherine could have become had she closed herself off from others. |
| 181 | * {{Hypocrite}}: For someone who goes on about how Katherine and Christian are weak links who will be detrimental to the squad, his attitude succeeds in damaging morale and causing more tension than they ever did. [[JerkassRealization Fortunately, Saul helps him realize this.]] |
| 182 | * {{Irony}}: He admonishes Katherine for her poor communication and says that she'll be the first one to die if she doesn't shape up. Guess who ''actually'' died first? |
| 183 | * InTheBack: Killed by 'Thalashee when he takes his eyes off him to check on Saul. |
| 184 | * JerkWithAHeartOfGold: His heart is in the right place when he criticizes his teammates, as he doesn't want them to get themselves killed. But his intentions are marred by his harsh words and his attitude doesn't do him any favors. |
| 185 | * JerkassHasAPoint: He could have put it more tactfully, but Gabe was right in pointing out that Katherine's lack of communication can be a detriment to the squad. |
| 186 | * JerkassRealization: Saul practically has to spell out that his abrasive, pessimistic behavior is damaging the squad's morale. |
| 187 | * TheLancer: He becomes Saul's for the final showdown with 'Thalashee. |
| 188 | * MirrorCharacter: Despite their tense relationship, Gabe and Katherine are more alike than they realize. Both suffer from [[DarkAndTroubledPast Dark And Troubled Pasts]] in which they've witnessed their teammates die, and has greatly affected their psyches. |
| 189 | * NotSoStoic: He usually speaks in an even, emotionless tone but it's clear he's carrying a lot of emotional baggage. This slips through when Saul is chewing him out after Harper's death, but his most notable moment has to be when Saul is captured and Jake believes they could have saved him because they were now Spartans. Gabe disagreed. ''[[SuddenlyShouting Vehemently]]''. |
| 190 | * ShotgunsAreJustBetter: His preferred weapon is a shotgun. |
| 191 | * YouAreNumber6: He refers to his squadmates by their numbers rather than their names. After his JerkassRealization, he starts using their names to emphasize his CharacterDevelopment. |
| 192 | [[/folder]] |
| 193 | !!Spartan-V Program |
| 194 | [[folder:In General]] |
| 195 | The most recent generation of Spartans and the first to be mass-produced. |
| 196 | ----- |
| 197 | * BadassArmy: Notable for being the first ''mass-produced'' Spartans in the [=UNSC=], with the best equipment, augmentations, and success rates. |
| 198 | * BrainwashedAndCrazy: [[spoiler:Their augmentations respond to a certain frequency put out by the Lifebringer, converting them into her own army to destroy the [=UNSC=] from within.]] |
| 199 | * EliteArmy: They're effectively their own military branch with the best gear, weapons, and augmentations that render unaugmented soldiers obsolete in comparison. |
| 200 | * {{Expy}}: Of the [[spoiler: [[Franchise/StarWars Clone Troopers]]. They're an efficient army of [[SuperSoldiers Super Soldiers]] bred for combat and who end turning against the government they fought for by a villain. They start receiving ''heavy'' [[VideoGame/HalfLife2 Combine]] overtones in ''Aftermath''.]] |
| 201 | * FaceHeelTurn: [[spoiler:All of them by the end of ''Brotherhood War'', though [[BrainwashedAndCrazy they didn't have a choice in the matter]].]] |
| 202 | * ManchurianAgent: [[spoiler:Their augmentations are overwritten by a special frequency signal the Lifebringer sends out, turning them into her loyal, obedient slaves.]] |
| 203 | * UnwittingPawn: [[spoiler:Their ultimate purpose was to cripple the [=UNSC=] from within, a purpose instilled into them by the Lifebringer without their knowledge.]] |
| 204 | [[/folder]] |
| 205 | !!!'''Director''' |
| 206 | [[folder:Arthur Menaias (Spoilers)]] |
| 207 | !!Director Arthur Menaias |
| 208 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_20190503_102909_youtube.jpg]] |
| 209 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 210 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Final Farewell'' | ''Brotherhood War'' |
| 211 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Tatsumari, [[spoiler:Alyssa Whittington (as Lifebringer)]] |
| 212 | The director of the [=SPARTAN-V=] program. |
| 213 | ---- |
| 214 | * BigBadFriend: Towards Scott and Zach. He acts as TheMentor, but is really the Lifebringer manipulating them for her plan to take over Earth. |
| 215 | * BigGood: Subverted. He appears to take on a mentor role for Zach, acting as a confidant he can trust, but it was just a mask for the Lifebringer to keep an eye him. |
| 216 | * CastAsAMask: Tatsumari as Menaias, who was nothing more than a fake identity conjured by the Lifebringer. |
| 217 | * EvilAllAlong: Menaias was actually the Lifebringer's disguise. |
| 218 | * WalkingSpoiler: It's hard to talk about him without revealing his true nature. |
| 219 | * WhatTheHellIsThatAccent: Speaks with a '''very''' heavy Scottish accent.[[note]]according to WordOfGod, Menaias' voice is modeled after Creator/SeanConnery[[/note]] |
| 220 | [[/folder]] |
| 221 | !!!'''Fireteam Corsair''' |
| 222 | [[folder:Lewis Scott]] |
| 223 | !!Lewis Scott |
| 224 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/20200311_225414.png]] |
| 225 | [[caption-width-right:350: ''"Guess the brass figured I was good enough to lead this sorry bunch after Cairo. Who knows? Maybe the next stop is Spartan!"'']] |
| 226 | !!! '''Species''': Human |
| 227 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Generation'' | ''Omega Halo'' | ''The Last War'' | ''Final Farewell'' | ''Brotherhood War'' | ''Brotherhood War: Aftermath'' | ''Hyborean'' |
| 228 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Jacob Whittington (''The Last War'') [[note]]Jacob had since retconned the nameless marine delivering Grey's euology at the beginning of ''The Last War'' to be Scott.[[/note]], Tristyn Mak (all other appearances) |
| 229 | A marine who assisted Saul in ''Generation'' and is later promoted to [=ODST=] in ''Omega Halo''. Come ''Brotherhood War'', he's managed to attain the rank of Spartan in the new Spartan-V program, and is the leader of Fireteam Corsair. |
| 230 | ---- |
| 231 | * AscendedExtra: He initially debuted as a MauveShirt marine who assisted Saul in ''Generation'', but then became a major supporting character from ''Omega Halo'' onward. WordOfGod also confirms that Scott appeared in the original ''Spartans'' as a marine who compliments Saul and Katherine's new armor. |
| 232 | * BadassNormal: He's the only non-Spartan character to survive the initial Flood outbreak and later survives the entire conflict on Instalation-07, something even Saul didn't walk away from. |
| 233 | * BeatThemAtTheirOwnGame: He tries to pull this on Zach in their training simulation. "Try" being the keyword. |
| 234 | * BecameTheirOwnAntithesis: While under the Lifebringer’s control, Scott becomes intolerant and dictative against his subordinates, [[BadBoss going so far as to threaten and physically strike Silva]] when she speaks out against him or questions their orders; these traits gravely contrast with the considerate and trustworthy individual he’d established himself as prior. |
| 235 | * BreakoutCharacter: He goes from a named extra, to a major supporting character in the series, even landing the lead role of ''Final Farewell''. |
| 236 | * TheCameo: In ''The Last War'', a nameless Marine was delivering a eulogy at Commander Grey's funeral. Jacob retconned it so that the Marine in question was Scott. WordOfGod also confirms that Scott appeared in the original ''Spartans'' as a marine who compliments Saul and Katherine's new armor. |
| 237 | * ADayInTheLimelight: He's the central focus of ''Final Farewell'', which sets up the Spartan-V program and his eventual ascension to Spartan status. |
| 238 | * DefeatEqualsFriendship: Downplayed, as he was already affable with Zach upon first meeting, but losing to the veteran Spartan-III in a practice exercise solidifies his respect for him. |
| 239 | * {{Expy}}: Of Sergeant Johnson, being a BadassNormal sergeant who can hang with the Spartans, and Buck, being a battle-hardened [=ODST=] who later becomes a Spartan. |
| 240 | ** [[spoiler:If one wants to continue with the [[Franchise/StarWars Clone Trooper]] comparisons, then Scott is one to Captain Rex: both are introduced as BadassNormal [[RecurringExtra Recurring Extras]] whom serve as TheLancer to the main protagonists, growing more distinctive as characters later on; both lead an elite division within their respective militaries and put their men's well-being as a priority; both also fall victim to [[ManchurianAgent programming]] implanted without their knowledge by the BigBad, causing them to turn on their allies unwillingly until they are freed.]] |
| 241 | * AFatherToHisMen: Especially towards Corsair. Although he disapproves of Hadley executing surrendering Reformist in cold blood, he goes out of his way to cover for him. |
| 242 | * TheLeader: Of Fireteam Corsair. Taken a step further when he's made ''Spartan Master'' by the end of ''Hyborean''. |
| 243 | * TheLancer: To Saul during ''Omega Halo'', serving as the Spartan's liaison while maintaining a comradery that had Saul depend on Scott. Scott also becomes one to Zach in ''Brotherhood War'', as the reliable, no-nonsense leader of Corsair who often follows Zach's lead out of respect for his experience. |
| 244 | * MauveShirt: He's introduced in ''Generation'' as a reliable marine who aids Saul in his pursuit of 'Thalashee. |
| 245 | * OnlyMostlyDead: He's put in critical condition by Banshee fire, but manages to hold on just long enough for Grey to put him a cryo-pod, saving his life. He shows up again alive and well in ''The Last War'', delivering the eulogy for Grey's funeral. |
| 246 | * SergeantRock: A firm, reliable veteran of the Second War who's often an ally to the Spartans, and now walks among them as squad leader of Fireteam Corsair. |
| 247 | * SuperSoldier: As a Spartan, but this is a given. |
| 248 | * TookALevelInBadass: He takes many over the course of the series, going from [[RedShirt marine]], to [[MauveShirt [=ODST=]]], to ''[[SuperSoldier Spartan]]''. |
| 249 | [[/folder]] |
| 250 | |
| 251 | [[folder:Hayley Silva]] |
| 252 | !!Hayley Silva |
| 253 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/20200311_230205.png]] |
| 254 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 255 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Brotherhood War'' | ''Brotherhood War: Aftermath'' | ''Hyborean'' |
| 256 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Katastrofree VA |
| 257 | Corsair's close-quarters combat specialist. |
| 258 | ---- |
| 259 | * BigNo: [[spoiler:A terribly gut-wrenching one during ''Aftermath'' when she's forced to watch helplessly as she kills Carla while under the Lifebringer's control]]. |
| 260 | * BreakTheBadass: [[spoiler:Over the course of ''Aftermath'' as she repeatedly fails to break free from the Lifebringer's control over her, which comes to a head when she's forced to kill civilians, with Silva left broken after]]. |
| 261 | * DespairEventHorizon: Being forced to kill civilians while under the Lifebringer's control is this, as indicated by her sobbing uncontrollably after the deed is performed. |
| 262 | * FightingFromTheInside: [[spoiler:Is shown to be fighting the Lifebringer's control from ''Aftermath''. Sadly, it gets her nowhere and her will is eventually broken]]. |
| 263 | * HiddenDepths: She's the only one of Corsair who came dangerously close to beating Zach in the training simulation, implying her skills outstrip even [[TheLeader Scott]] and [[TheBigGirl Chen]]. |
| 264 | * TheLancer: For Scott in Corsair. Silva often remains by Scott's side, whereas Hadley holes up in a sniping position and Chen rushes ahead to get into the thick of combat. |
| 265 | * TheLeader: [[spoiler: She is promoted to leader of Fireteam Corsair by the end of ''Hyborean'' after Scott is promoted to Spartan Master]]. |
| 266 | %%* TheDeurotagonist: She receives more noteworthy characterization than her other teammates during ''Brotherhood War''; WordOfGod confirms her story will be expanded upon in future works. |
| 267 | * NiceGirl: The most personable and empathic of Corsair, even relating with the Reformation's hardships due to her outer colony upbringing. |
| 268 | * PunctuatedForEmphasis: [[spoiler:While beating down her projection of the Lifebringer within her mind, breaking the latter's hold over her]]: |
| 269 | -->'''Silva:''' ''You didn't'' '''MAKE''' ''me! I am not your'' '''SLAVE!''' And I ''WILL! BE!'' '''FREE!''' |
| 270 | * TheQuietOne: Compared [[TheLeader to]] [[FriendlySniper her]] [[BoisterousBruiser teammates]], she's not very talkative, though this is justified. She'd have to be quiet in order to get up close. |
| 271 | [[/folder]] |
| 272 | |
| 273 | [[folder:Mako Chen]] |
| 274 | !!Mako Chen |
| 275 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/20200311_230151.png]] |
| 276 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 277 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Brotherhood War'' | ''Brotherhood War: Aftermath'' | ''Hyborean'' |
| 278 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Neoka |
| 279 | Corsair's weapons expert and heavy hitter. |
| 280 | ---- |
| 281 | * AxeCrazy: By the time of ''Hyborean'', Chen's aggressiveness has turned to bloodlust, cackling with glee |
| 282 | * BewareTheSillyOnes: While a BoisterousBruiser with a penchant for combat, Chen displays a serious side when holding up a Reformist who'd recently killed a fellow Spartan-V. She becomes a '''lot''' worse while under the Lifebringer's control. |
| 283 | * TheBigGirl: She has an aptitude for heavy weapons and is described by Guardian to be strong enough to punch holes through bunkers. |
| 284 | * {{BFG}}: Chen likes to use heavy weapons, as per her role in the squad as their weapons specialist. |
| 285 | * BloodKnight: Chen's the most battle-hungry of her team, busting down walls or mowing down hostiles with glee. |
| 286 | * BoisterousBruiser: She's loud, proud, and strong, and will make sure you know it, too. |
| 287 | * BruiserWithASoftCenter: Strip away the BloodKnight outer layer and Chen is surprisingly big-hearted, especially towards her teammates. [[spoiler:Best shown when she's softly comforting Hadley after he suffers a mental breakdown at remembering everything he did under the Lifebringer's influence.]] |
| 288 | * CoolBigSis: Towards Hadley. She's quick to snap at him whenever he mouths off, not unlike an older sibling reining in their younger brother. [[spoiler:When they're freed of the Lifebringer's control, Chen is the first to comfort Hadley when he breaks down from the trauma of remembering everything he did.]] |
| 289 | * DemolitionsExpert: More specifically, she ''is'' the explosive. Who needs C4 when you can blow down walls with your bare fists? |
| 290 | * GenderBlenderName: Downplayed; the name Mako is currently known to be masculine, but used to feminine when first conceptualized. |
| 291 | * GroundPound: Chen loves using this thanks to her armor ability. |
| 292 | * MoreDakka: Chen's weapon of choice is the [=SAW=], which spews a torrent of bullets that can mow down targets in seconds. |
| 293 | [[/folder]] |
| 294 | |
| 295 | [[folder:Robert Hadley]] |
| 296 | !!Robert Hadley |
| 297 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/20200311_230138_4.png]] |
| 298 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 299 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Brotherhood War'' | ''Brotherhood War: Aftermath'' | ''Hyborean'' |
| 300 | !!!'''Voiced by''': [=LaughingBlock=] |
| 301 | Corsair's tech expert and marksman. |
| 302 | ---- |
| 303 | * BewareTheSillyOnes: Hadley often comes across as a tryhard, but that doesn't make him any less deadly than his comrades, [[spoiler:nor does it mean he's particularly merciful towards terrorists.]] |
| 304 | * ColdSniper: [[spoiler:Under the Lifebringer's control, he's a lot less chatty and speaks in a chillingly detached tone, most notable while he's lining a shot on Guardian.]] |
| 305 | * FantasticRacism: He's not an out and out racist, but he holds very strong opinions of superiority towards the unaugmented and doesn't display much empathy for the Reformation's outer colony hardships, believing they're the ones making life difficult for themselves. This mostly stems from his inner colony upbringing on Mars. |
| 306 | * FriendlySniper: Zig-zagged. While outgoing, he's not the nicest of people, mostly towards marines, but he gets along with his team swimmingly and eventually comes to respect Zach, albeit begrudgingly after being served a large helping of HumblePie. |
| 307 | * IAmAMonster: [[spoiler:After being freed of the Lifebringer's control, Hadley's immediate response is this]]. |
| 308 | * LargeHam: For the squad's sniper, he's not very subtle. [=LaughingBlock=] gives him a very intense and cocky intonation when he speaks. |
| 309 | * MyGodWhatHaveIDone: [[spoiler:Every Spartan cured suffers this in some manner, but Hadley takes it the absolute hardest, outright screaming in horror as he remembers every horrific act he committed for the Lifebringer.]] |
| 310 | * TheSmartGuy: He's the team's technician and knows his way around decryption. |
| 311 | * SociopathicSoldier: He exhibits shades of this when fondly reminiscing putting down a enemy combatant in graphic detail to his teammates, and later when he executes a Radical Reformist in cold-blood after the latter had already surrendered. |
| 312 | * SoreLoser: He doesn't take it well when Zach gets the drop on him and utterly schools his team in the training simulation. |
| 313 | [[/folder]] |
| 314 | !!!'''Others''' |
| 315 | [[folder:Edward Galloway]] |
| 316 | !!Spartan Master Edward Galloway |
| 317 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_20200623_134612_youtube.jpg]] |
| 318 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 319 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Brotherhood War'' | ''Brotherhood War: Aftermath'' | ''Hyborean'' |
| 320 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Master Lyons |
| 321 | Commander of the [=Spartan-Vs=]. |
| 322 | ---- |
| 323 | * AllThereInTheManual: [[spoiler: His past as a secretary for [=ONI=] as well as his motive for aiding the Lifebringer were ultimately cut out and can be viewed via deleted scenes]]. |
| 324 | * AuthoritySoundsDeep: He has a deep, low voice that suits his place as head of the [=Spartan-Vs=]. |
| 325 | * BigNo: [[spoiler:Yells one as Garrett force feeds him a plasma grenade.]] |
| 326 | * DeathByIrony: [[spoiler:As a turncoat who sold out his entire race just to destroy the [=UNSC=], it's all too fitting that he died at the hands of Garrett, who himself was a traitor to the [=UNSC=], but always loyal to humanity.]] |
| 327 | * DefectorFromDecadence: [[spoiler:He, like Garrett, also saw the [=UNSC=] as corrupt for all its past atrocities, but unlike Garrett, he willingly and knowingly served the Lifebringer and enslaved humanity to make it happen.]] |
| 328 | -->'''Galloway''': You wanted to see justice brought to the [=UNSC=]! Surely, you didn't think you were the ''only'' one! |
| 329 | * DirtyCoward: [[spoiler:Galloway is confident when he believes he has the upper hand and plenty of back up, but his true colors show in his fight with Garrett. He murders Logan while his back is turned, then attempts to kill Garrett, only to plead for mercy when the tables turn against him.]] |
| 330 | * TheDragon: He becomes the Lifebringer's, following her takeover at the end of ''Brotherhood War''. [[spoiler:While he appears to share the role with Fireteam Corsair in ''Hyborean'', as they're the ones she entrusts to personally deal with Zach, they're just [[TheBrute the muscle]], while Galloway is revealed to have been EvilAllAlong and had been secretly aiding the Lifebringer from behind the scenes, making him the true Dragon. Befitting the trope, Galloway is dealt with before Zach and the heroes take the fight to the Lifebringer.]] |
| 331 | * {{Expy}}: [[spoiler:If one wants to continue with the [[Franchise/StarWars Clone Trooper]] comparisons, he's arguably one of Commander Cody, being a high-ranking leader of a BadassArmy who coldly carries out ThePurge of their own leaders due to being brainwashed. He later turns out to be closer to [[WesternAnimation/StarWarsTheCloneWars Slick]], being a turncoat who willingly betrayed his own people and put them in danger out of his own selfishness.]] |
| 332 | * EvilAllAlong: [[spoiler:After supposedly being cured of the Lifebringer's brainwashing, Galloway murders Logan and turns on Garrett, revealing he was never brainwashed to begin with and had, in fact, willingly served the Lifebringer the entire time.]] |
| 333 | * HeroKiller: [[spoiler:He kills series veteran Logan upon showing his true colors.]] |
| 334 | * HeroWorship: He openly admires Zach's feats and record, to the point that much of the [=Spartan-Vs'=] training and development is derived from the [=Spartan-III=] program. |
| 335 | * MrExposition: Justified. He's the Spartan Master and thus, knows a good deal about the [=Spartan-Vs=]. It also helps establish the program's background. |
| 336 | * NotBrainwashed: [[spoiler:He's revealed to be the only Spartan who was spared by the Lifebringer's mind-altering augmentations because he served her ''willingly''.]] |
| 337 | * SecretKeeper: Knows of Zach's past as a [=Spartan-III=]. |
| 338 | * ShadowArchetype: For Garrett. [[spoiler:He's what Garrett could have become had he allowed his hatred for the [=UNSC=] to override his humanity. While both saw the [=UNSC=] as corrupt and resorted to siding with the Lifebringer to bring it down, Garrett had no idea of the Lifebringer's true intentions and saw the error of his ways while Galloway was in on the plot the whole time and had no regrets enslaving his own species if it meant the [=UNSC=] fell. Unlike Garrett, who was shaped by combat and has the experience to boot, Galloway relied on his quality armor and augmentations to stay ahead, showing he only had a surface-level understanding of what it meant to be a Spartan, while Garrett, for all his faults, remained loyal to humanity in spite of his extremism.]] |
| 339 | * SmallRoleBigImpact: Despite being TheDragon, Galloway only receives one major scene across all of his appearances in the Lifebringer Saga: his murder of Logan and TheReveal that he had been a ''willing'' servant of the Lifebringer the entire time. The former brings Zach to his lowest point emotionally and the latter makes him into a ShadowArchetype for Garrett, despite the two only sharing this one scene together. |
| 340 | * WhamLine: After being "cured", he meets with Logan and posits a question regarding said cure that changes everything we know about Galloway. |
| 341 | -->'''Galloway''': Yes, the cure. [[NotBrainwashed Where is it?]] |
| 342 | [[/folder]] |
| 343 | |
| 344 | [[folder:Abraham]] |
| 345 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 346 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Brotherhood War'' |
| 347 | !!!'''Voiced by''': |
| 348 | A member of Fireteam Detonator. He and his team are deployed to destroy some plasma anti-air batteries set up by the Radical Reformists. |
| 349 | ---- |
| 350 | * CharacterDeath: Is killed by a Radical Reformist minutes after Zach and Corsair had successfully taken down the batteries. |
| 351 | * SoleSurvivor: Is the only surviving member of Fireteam Detonator by the time Zach and Corsair arrive on the scene. |
| 352 | * WeHardlyKnewYe: Is given a little characterization prior to his death, to the extent where he makes only a single appearance onscreen. |
| 353 | [[/folder]] |
| 354 | |
| 355 | !!Navy |
| 356 | [[folder:Kyle Grey]] |
| 357 | !!Commander Kyle Grey |
| 358 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_20190305_222616_youtube.jpg]] |
| 359 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 360 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Generation'' | ''Omega Halo'' | ''Border War'' | ''The Last War'' |
| 361 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Jacob Whittington |
| 362 | The [=SPARTANs'=] new commanding officer, following Harper's death. |
| 363 | ---- |
| 364 | * AscendedExtra: He shows up at the tail-end of ''Generation'' to become the Spartans' new commanding officer, but becomes a full-blown secondary character in ''Omega Halo''. |
| 365 | * BigDamnHeroes: Twice. He shows up to prevent the Shipmaster from killing Saul (and is ultimately the one to administer the kill shot) and destroys Humble Guardian as he's threatening Katherine. |
| 366 | * BigGood: Takes over the position after Harper's death. |
| 367 | * TheCameo: He briefly appears alongside Katherine at the beginning of ''Border War'', giving a speech on humanity's victory against the Shipmaster. |
| 368 | * TheCaptain: The commanding officer of the UNSC ''Heart of Defiance''. |
| 369 | * DarkIsNotEvil: He wears dark-colored armor but is one of the good guys. |
| 370 | * DemotedToExtra: After his stint as a major character in ''Omega Halo'', he's back to relatively minor roles for the remainder of his appearances, giving a speech at the beginning of ''Border War'' and dying of cancer at the start of ''The Last War''. |
| 371 | * EnemyMine: He tries to invoke an alliance with the Shipmaster in light of the Flood being unleashed, but the Shipmaster instead opts to activate the ring. |
| 372 | * AFatherToHisMen: A much stricter and more gruff example than Harper, but still a caring leader who wants to keep his troops alive. He even becomes Katherine's father figure in the same vein Harper was to Saul, so his death in ''The Last War'' hits her hard. |
| 373 | * KnowWhenToFoldEm: When the Flood are unleashed and start overwhelming his forces, he deems the operation too risky to continue and opts to retreat to gather reinforcements. He's ultimately convinced to stay when the Shipmaster announces his intentions to fire Halo. |
| 374 | * OldSoldier: Per WordOfGod, Grey is a veteran and has seen his fair share of tragedies. |
| 375 | * ParentalSubstitute: He became Katherine's in the years between ''Omega Halo'' and ''The Last War'', mirroring Saul and Harper's relationship. |
| 376 | * ReasonableAuthorityFigure: He's willing to hear out the advice of his subordinates, especially the battle-hardened Spartans. |
| 377 | * SuddenSequelDeathSyndrome: Grey has been suffering from cancer for years, and it finally claims his life at the beginning of ''The Last War''. |
| 378 | [[/folder]] |
| 379 | [[folder:Braxton]] |
| 380 | !!Commander Braxton |
| 381 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_20190502_222907_youtube.jpg]] |
| 382 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 383 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Omega Halo'' | ''Final Farewell'' | ''Brotherhood War'' |
| 384 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Tatsumari |
| 385 | The captain of the ''Flying Forward''. He formerly served as Grey's adjutant aboard the ''Heart of Defiance''. |
| 386 | ---- |
| 387 | * AscendedExtra: He gets a more prominent speaking role in ''Final Farewell''. |
| 388 | * TheCavalry: When he arrives in the ''Flying Forward'', the Reformist cruiser over Seattle is sent packing, and the [=UNSC=] begins winning the naval battle over Earth. |
| 389 | * TheCaptain: Of his own starship, the ''Flying Forward''. |
| 390 | * CharacterDeath: [[spoiler:Killed when the mind-controlled [=Spartan-Vs=] turn against the UNSC]]. |
| 391 | * HyperCompetentSidekick: When serving under Grey, though Grey himself was still a capable leader. WordOfGod has noted that Braxton was a very competent officer in his own right, enough to eventually reach the rank of commander and become TheCaptain of his own ship. |
| 392 | * LightIsGood: Wears bright, pristine colored armor and is one of the good guys. |
| 393 | * MauveShirt: He earns enough characterization for it to mean something when he's killed off in his third appearance. |
| 394 | * MrExposition: Justified. Since Grey is removed from the action, he has to relay developments in the plot to him. |
| 395 | * NumberTwo: He was Grey's adjutant aboard the ''Heart of Defiance''. After Grey's death, he took over as captain until he was reassigned to the ''Flying Forward''. |
| 396 | * OldSoldier: Not quite as old as Grey, but he's been through quite a few campaigns by the time of ''Final Farewell''. |
| 397 | * SacrificialLion: [[spoiler:He ends up killed by the Lifebringer's mind-controlled Spartan-Vs to cement how dire the situation is.]] |
| 398 | * VocalEvolution: Justified. ''Final Farewell'' takes place several years after the events of ''Omega Halo'', so it's only natural that Braxton's voice sounds older and more mature. |
| 399 | [[/folder]] |
| 400 | [[folder:Riopel]] |
| 401 | !!Captain Riopel |
| 402 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 403 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''The Last War'' | ''Lifebringer'' |
| 404 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Jacob Whittington |
| 405 | The captain of the ''Homeward Bound''. |
| 406 | ---- |
| 407 | %%* BackForTheDead: Returns after a four-year absence |
| 408 | * BoomHeadshot: Courtesy a Reformist sniper. |
| 409 | %%* BusCrash: Returns after a four-year absence |
| 410 | * CharacterDeath: Killed by a Reformist sniper during ''Lifebringer''. |
| 411 | * AFatherToHisMen: When the ''Homeward Bound'' comes under attack courtesy the Radical Reformation, sending the heavily damaged ship hurtling towards the nearby planet Cradle, Riopel stays behind to evacuate the crew. |
| 412 | * ForgottenFallenFriend: Averted; despite being offed so soon into ''Lifebringer'', Riopel is mentioned |
| 413 | * GoingDownWithTheShip: Zigzagged. Riopel stays behind on the ''Homeward Bound'' as it falls towards the planet Cradle to ensure everyone else evacuates first. Only by the time Zach finds Riopel that the latter is ready, as only he, Zach, Guardian and two marines are the only personnel still onboard. Then, Riopel is killed before he can jump ship, with the ''Homeward Bound'' splitting in two mere ''seconds'' after Riopel's death. |
| 414 | %%* KilledMidSentence: |
| 415 | %%* SacrificialLion: |
| 416 | %%* SuddenSequelDeathSyndrome: |
| 417 | %%* SurprisinglySuddenDeath: |
| 418 | [[/folder]] |
| 419 | |
| 420 | !!Marines & [=ODSTs=] |
| 421 | [[folder:Emily Knight]] |
| 422 | !!Sergeant Emily Knight |
| 423 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sgt_knight_omega_halo.png]] |
| 424 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 425 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Omega Halo'' |
| 426 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Darkfeather |
| 427 | An [=ODST=] who accompanies the Spartans deeper into Halo. |
| 428 | ---- |
| 429 | * AndThenJohnWasAZombie: After being consumed by the Flood, her infected form is later found by Katherine, who is forced to put Knight down when the latter attempts to rush the former. |
| 430 | * DeadpanSnarker: She has a dry sense of humor, snarking about the potential of a bug hunt. Said "bug hunt" also gets her killed... |
| 431 | * MauveShirt: She gets a decent amount of screentime to establish her personality, [[DevelopingDoomedCharacters but it doesn't save her from the Flood.]] |
| 432 | [[/folder]] |
| 433 | |
| 434 | [[folder:Roberts]] |
| 435 | !!Sergeant Roberts |
| 436 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 437 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Omega Halo'' |
| 438 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Brandon Kallenbach |
| 439 | An [=ODST=] in charge of the marines sent to investigate the Shipmaster's presence at a dig site in the Sahara Desert. |
| 440 | ---- |
| 441 | * BadassNormal: Holds his own whilst fighting the Shipmaster's forces. |
| 442 | * AFatherToHisMen: Is visibly distraught when all of them are killed. |
| 443 | * ImpaledWithExtremePrejudice: How he meets his end at the hands of 'Kodomee's last surviving Honor Guard. |
| 444 | * InkSuitActor: Kallenbach had served in the military, and used his experience to authenticate much of Roberts' dialogue. |
| 445 | * InTheBack: He never saw the energy blade coming until it was through his torso. |
| 446 | * MauveShirt: Receives some noteworthy characterization from being in charge of the marines at the Sahara dig site and from being the last survivor before he meets his end. |
| 447 | * SoleSurvivor: Of the [=UNSC=] forces stationed at the Sahara dig site, [[spoiler: minutes before he meets his end]]. |
| 448 | [[/folder]] |
| 449 | |
| 450 | [[folder:Windows]] |
| 451 | !!Windows |
| 452 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 453 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Omega Halo'' |
| 454 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Laughingblock |
| 455 | An [=ODST=] who later accompanies the Spartans into Installation-07. |
| 456 | ---- |
| 457 | * BloodKnight: A bit too eager to kill some split-jaws. |
| 458 | * FireBreathingWeapon: Carries a flamethrower while accompanying Saul and Scott into Installation-07. |
| 459 | * FlamethrowerBackfire: Zig-zagged, as the flamethrower isn't hit or penetrated, but the flames from said-thrower cause Windows' death. |
| 460 | * FreakOut: By the time he comes across a Flood form, Windows is ''screaming'' in fright. |
| 461 | * HoistByHisOwnPetard: Falls victim to his flamethrower when a Flood form comes too close. |
| 462 | * LargeHam: Comes with being voiced by [=Laughingblock=]. |
| 463 | * MauveShirt: He gets marginally more screentime and personality than most of the Marines accompanying the Spartans, but it doesn't save him when the Flood enter the picture. |
| 464 | * ShoutOut: He's a very clear homage[[note]]confirmed by WordOfGod even[[/note]] to the character Windows from ''Film/TheThing1982'', with both using a flamethrower and freezing up when they encounter an alien monstrosity, resulting in their deaths. |
| 465 | [[/folder]] |
| 466 | |
| 467 | [[folder:142 Drop Jet Troopers]] |
| 468 | !Commander Davis |
| 469 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_20190318_124108_youtube.jpg]] |
| 470 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 471 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Border War'' |
| 472 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Kyler Davis |
| 473 | The squad leader. |
| 474 | !Mark |
| 475 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_20190318_123926_youtube.jpg]] |
| 476 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 477 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Border War'' |
| 478 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Jacob Whittington |
| 479 | The squad's close quarters combat specialist and newest recruit. |
| 480 | !Alex |
| 481 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_20190318_124557_youtube.jpg]] |
| 482 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 483 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Border War'' |
| 484 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Webster Johnson |
| 485 | The squad's heavy weapons expert. |
| 486 | ---- |
| 487 | * BigGuyFatalitySyndrome: He's the first to die of the main characters, but he goes out in a blaze of glory. |
| 488 | * HeroicSacrifice: He sacrifices himself to buy time for his squad to escape from the encroaching Elite armor. |
| 489 | !Bryce |
| 490 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/bryce_last_of_the_squad.png]] |
| 491 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 492 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Border War'' | ''Last of the Squad'' |
| 493 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Webster Johnson |
| 494 | The squad's sniper. |
| 495 | !Sid |
| 496 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sid_border_war.png]] |
| 497 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 498 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Cheryl Whittington |
| 499 | ->'''Appearances''': ''Border War'' |
| 500 | The squad's demolitions expert. |
| 501 | !Nick |
| 502 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/nick_last_of_the_squad.png]] |
| 503 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 504 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Border War'' | ''Last of the Squad'' | ''The Last War'' |
| 505 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Kyler Davis |
| 506 | A Falcon pilot who joins Mark after he's separated from his team, becoming an honorary squad member. |
| 507 | !Katelynn |
| 508 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/katelynn_border_war.png]] |
| 509 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 510 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Border War'' |
| 511 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Jordan Schnoor |
| 512 | A civilian who joins Mark and Nick's group to help them stop the invading Sangheili. |
| 513 | [[/folder]] |
| 514 | |
| 515 | [[folder:Terrence]] |
| 516 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 517 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Revolution'' | ''Domino Effect'' |
| 518 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Joshua Mies |
| 519 | A [=UNSC=] soldier from during the third Human-Covenant War who aids 'Nostrom after the latter's defection from the Fleetmaster's forces. |
| 520 | ---- |
| 521 | * CharacterDeath: |
| 522 | * ChekhovsGunman: Provides 'Nostrom a shotgun, |
| 523 | * EnemyMine: Willingly aids 'Nostrom in his quest |
| 524 | * FriendlySniper: |
| 525 | * NiceGuy: |
| 526 | * SpannerInTheWorks: |
| 527 | |
| 528 | [[/folder]] |
| 529 | |
| 530 | [[folder:Theresa Denver]] |
| 531 | !First Lieutenant Theresa Denver |
| 532 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/bw_teaser_denver.PNG]] |
| 533 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 534 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Lifebringer'' | ''Brotherhood War'' | ''Brotherhood War: Aftermath'' | ''Hyborean'' |
| 535 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Emma Gordon (''Lifebringer''), Darkfeather (all other appearances) |
| 536 | A Marine who was assigned to the ''Homeward Bound'', alongside Zach. She assisted him in defeating the Lifebringer, but was the only marine to emerge from the Cradle incident alive. |
| 537 | ---- |
| 538 | * BadassNormal: Any Marine that can fight alongside a Spartan, defeat a genocidal Forerunner, and live to tell the tale automatically earns this trope. |
| 539 | * BigDamnHeroes: Narrowly saves Zach from being killed during Part 5 of ''Lifebringer''. |
| 540 | * CoolBigSis: Theresa had a younger sister she was close to after their parents were killed by the Covenant. Theresa planned to be back home in time to celebrate her sister's twenty-fifth birthday. [[spoiler:Tragically, her sister was killed by a drunk driver sometime between "Lifebringer" and "Brotherhood: War", during which Theresa was still in cryo sleep.]] |
| 541 | * {{Deuteragonist}}: She's the secondary character of ''Lifebringer'' and continues the role in ''Brotherhood War''. |
| 542 | * JumpedAtTheCall: When hearing of the new Spartan-V program, Denver is quick to put herself forward as a candidate. [[spoiler:However, the results came back negative, meaning she was incompatible with the augmentations, much to her disappointment.]] |
| 543 | * LoveInterest: Zach starts developing feelings for her at the start of ''Brotherhood War'' and it's heavily implied she feels the same way and isn't above teasing him about it. |
| 544 | * OldSoldier: Chronologically, at the time of ''Brotherhood War'', she's in her 40s, but still maintains her younger physical age of 30-something through cryo sleep. |
| 545 | * OlderThanTheyLook: She was 43 when she was assigned to the ''Homeward Bound'', but states that still looks a decade younger. |
| 546 | * SoleSurvivor: Of the Marines stranded on Cradle. |
| 547 | * TheTeamNormal: Later in ''Brotherhood War'', Denver, despite being found incompatible to receive the augmentations, is promoted by Logan and Menaias due to her experience on Cradle, and given a position alongside the [=Spartan-Vs=] in fighting the Reformists. |
| 548 | * VocalEvolution: Due to changing voice actors between installments, Denver sounds noticeably different in ''Brotherhood War''. |
| 549 | [[/folder]] |
| 550 | |
| 551 | [[folder:Hugo Mannix]] |
| 552 | !!Sergeant Hugo Mannix |
| 553 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 554 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Judgement'' |
| 555 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Fairfieldfencer |
| 556 | A marine who intercepts a distress signal sent from Cradle, prompting Mannix and his men to investigate. On their way there, Mannix and his men are attacked and interrogated by some Radical Reformists, who execute both Mannix [[spoiler:and his men]]. |
| 557 | ---- |
| 558 | * DefiantToTheEnd: Moments before his death, Hugo assures his men that the [=UNSC=] will have their vengeance against the Radical Reformation. His last words before Isaka kills him is that he'll see her in Hell. |
| 559 | * AFatherToHisMen: Puts the safety of his men above his own, pleading that Isaka and her reformists spare them. |
| 560 | * HeKnowsTooMuch: Inverted. Nyla believes Mannix when he says he doesn't know what the Reformation was doing on Cradle, but decides to kill him to keep it that way. |
| 561 | * HeroicSacrifice: Offers Isaka and her reformists his life in exchange for the lives of his men, an offer Isaka accepts with the promise that Mannix's men will be free to leave the area. |
| 562 | ** SenselessSacrifice: Unfortunately, once Mannix's men have [[ExactWords left said-area]], Isaka sends Garrett to kill them to ensure their silence. |
| 563 | * MrExposition: The first to provide crucial information regarding Nyla Isaka, the leader of the Radical Reformation. |
| 564 | * ProperlyParanoid: Studied Nyla Isaka due to a distrust towards politicians. Turns out said-distrust was well-placed. |
| 565 | [[/folder]] |
| 566 | |
| 567 | [[folder:Drew [=McGarry=]]] |
| 568 | !!Sergeant Drew [=McGarry=] |
| 569 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_20220720_172559_youtube.jpg]] |
| 570 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 571 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Brotherhood War'' | ''Hyborean'' |
| 572 | An ODST who was captured by the Reformation during a reconnaissance mission. He was saved by Zach and later went on to survive the Lifebringer's coup, leading a contingent of [=ODSTs=] in secret. |
| 573 | ---- |
| 574 | * AwesomeAussie: An Australian ODST who more than lives up to the reputation of Helljumper. |
| 575 | * BadassBoast: "[=ODSTs=], let's go to work!" The result? The Spartans are sent packing. |
| 576 | * BigDamnHeroes: [=McGarry=] and his men provide the beleaguered Resistance much needed reinforcements against Galloway, and they successfully drive back the Spartans. |
| 577 | * BringIt: After successfully pushing back the Spartans, Garrett remarks that they'll regroup and launch another offensive soon. [=McGarry=] isn't intimidated in the least. |
| 578 | -->'''[=McGarry=]''': [[ILikeThoseOdds I say, bring it.]] |
| 579 | [[/folder]] |
| 580 | |
| 581 | [[folder:Adrian Knight]] |
| 582 | !!Corporal Adrian Knight |
| 583 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_20201025_100018_youtube.jpg]] |
| 584 | [[caption-width-right:350:''"Hey, keep it down! Are you trying to get me killed?"'']] |
| 585 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 586 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Brotherhood War: Aftermath'' |
| 587 | !!!'''Voiced by''': [=Javalin197=] |
| 588 | The younger brother of Emily Knight and member of the 87th [=ODST=] unit who's smuggling citizens out of the Lifebringer occupied cities. |
| 589 | ---- |
| 590 | * AscendedExtra: Was briefly mentioned during Chronicler177's fan mail series prior to ''Aftermath''. |
| 591 | * BadassNormal: [=ODSTs=] aren't the second best special forces branch for nothing, and his willingness to defy the Lifebringer by helping citizens escape on his own pushes him into this territory. |
| 592 | * BigDamnHeroes: He saves Carla from a Centurion after it spots her trying to flee the city. |
| 593 | * DeathByIrony: Played tragically in that [[spoiler:Scott, who may have held feelings for Emily, Adrian's late sister, is the one to gun Adrian down]]. |
| 594 | * DefiantToTheEnd: [[spoiler:He tragically meets his end in a shootout against Fireteam Corsair, but he goes down fighting.]] |
| 595 | * MeaningfulName: Knight is a rather fitting name for someone helping oppressed citizens, like a knight in shining armor. |
| 596 | * NiceGuy: In spite of the Spartans having orders to kill unaugmented [=UNSC=] personnel on sight, Knight still opts to help the beleaguered citizens escape the city. Even when Carla refuses his offer, he tells her where to meet him if she changes her mind. |
| 597 | * ShaggyDogStory: [[spoiler:He and the civilians he attempted to evacuate end up mercilessly gunned down by Fireteam Corsair]]. |
| 598 | * ShoutOut: His first name may be a reference to Corporal Adrian Shephard from ''VideoGame/HalfLifeOpposingForce''. |
| 599 | [[/folder]] |
| 600 | |
| 601 | [[folder:Zulu 4-Niner]] |
| 602 | !!Lieutenant John Miller |
| 603 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_20210608_221627_youtube.jpg]] |
| 604 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 605 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Brotherhood War'' | ''Zulu Flight'' | ''Hyborean'' |
| 606 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Major Winters |
| 607 | A [=UNSC=] Air Force pilot who survives the Lifebringer's initial takeover and tries to escape Seattle. |
| 608 | ---- |
| 609 | * AscendedExtra: In ''Brotherhood War'', he was a minor pilot who provided support to Zach and Denver during the Battle of Seattle, but upgraded to main character for his own side story, ''Zulu Flight''. |
| 610 | * TheCavalry: He and his squadron provided much-needed air support for Zach and Denver, driving back a brigade of Reformation armor. |
| 611 | * CharacterDeath: He's killed in the finale of ''Hyborean'', shortly after his Pelican is shot down by the Spartans. |
| 612 | * EnemyMine: He was initially reluctant to work with Albrecht, a Reformist grunt, to escape Seattle after six months of their respective sides being locked in bloody conflict, but he eventually warmed up to him after recognizing that their differences ultimately mean nothing compared to the Lifebringer. |
| 613 | * FireForgedFriends: With the Reformist Albrecht. Their experiences in ''Zulu Flight'' made them into good friends by the time of ''Hyborean'', and almost always seen together. |
| 614 | * MauveShirt: ''Zulu Flight'' fleshes him out beyond his brief appearance in ''Brotherhood War'', confirming he's one of the non-augmented [=UNSC=] survivors of the Lifebringer's uprising. He retains this status in ''Hyborean'' and receives enough screentime and development for it to mean something he's unfortunately killed. |
| 615 | [[/folder]] |
| 616 | |
| 617 | !!!'''Phoenix Team''' |
| 618 | [[folder:Efram Logan]] |
| 619 | !!Efram Logan |
| 620 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/20191001_115354.png]] |
| 621 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 622 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''The Last War'' | ''Brotherhood War'' | ''Brotherhood War: Aftermath'' | ''Hyborean'' |
| 623 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Jacob Whittington |
| 624 | Phoenix's leader. |
| 625 | ---- |
| 626 | * BigGood: He serves as this alongside 'Nostrom for Phoenix and continues as one in ''Brotherhood War'' when he earns a seat on the [=UNSC=] council. |
| 627 | * BlueIsHeroic: Sports blue armor and is undoubtedly one of the most heroic characters of the series. |
| 628 | * TheBusCameBack: After an extended absence, Logan makes a surprise return for ''Brotherhood War''. |
| 629 | * CoolOldGuy: He's mellowed out considerably since retiring from active service and is around 80 years old by the time of ''Brotherhood War''. |
| 630 | * DefiantCaptive: When captured by Elites near the end to ''The Last War'', Logan continually defies his captors directly to their faces. |
| 631 | * AFatherToHisMen: Logan evidently cares for his team, to the extent that he overlooked Zach being a [=Spartan-III=] and kept the fact a secret from the other members of Phoenix. |
| 632 | * HeroicBSOD: He falls into it deep after ''Brotherhood War'', having watched the [=UNSC=] he'd spent much of his life fighting for be torn down within a single night. Tired from all the fighting, Logan all but gives up in ''Aftermath''. |
| 633 | * JerkassHasAPoint: While he was being overtly abrasive about it, he was right to point out that the Reformation was the reason humanity is now under the Lifebringer's thumb. |
| 634 | * TheLeader: The firm head of Phoenix Team. |
| 635 | * RankScalesWithAsskicking: While not a Spartan like Katherine or Zach, Logan proves himself time and time again when leading Phoenix Team. |
| 636 | * SecretKeeper: Only he knew of Zach's past as a [=Spartan-III=] prior to the events of ''The Last War''. |
| 637 | * TookALevelInJerkass: The loss of the [=UNSC=] drives Logan into a depression, causing him to lash out at everyone around him and stubbornly refuse help from the Reformation, in spite of the larger threat of the Lifebringer. Fortunately, he grows out of it. |
| 638 | [[/folder]] |
| 639 | [[folder:Brett]] |
| 640 | !!Brett |
| 641 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/brett_tlw.png]] |
| 642 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 643 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''The Last War'' |
| 644 | The team's technical officer. |
| 645 | ---- |
| 646 | * ArtificialLimbs: He has a self-modified cybernetic arm. |
| 647 | * BadassBookworm: Techno-babble aside, Brett's just as capable on the battlefield as the rest of his teammates. |
| 648 | * CruelAndUnusualDeath: Suffers this fate at the hands of 'Krudom's disruptor weapon, which disrupts human particles at a cellular level, effectively disintegrating them. |
| 649 | * GadgeteerGenius: He often constructs armor and weapon modifications to improve the team's combat efficiency. Zach's cloaking device, for instance, was his handiwork. |
| 650 | * TheSmartGuy: He's Phoenix Team's go-to guy for hacking, decryption, and translation of intel. |
| 651 | * ShotgunsAreJustBetter: His weapon of choice is the shotgun. |
| 652 | [[/folder]] |
| 653 | [[folder:Tanner]] |
| 654 | !!Tanner |
| 655 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/tanner_tlw.png]] |
| 656 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 657 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''The Last War'' |
| 658 | The team's marksman and scout. |
| 659 | ---- |
| 660 | * BoomHeadshot: Suffers this fate at the hands of an Elite sniper. |
| 661 | * DesignatedPointMan: He's Phoenix's scout, meaning he's often inserted behind enemy lines to gauge their opposition. |
| 662 | * FriendlySniper: He's the resident NiceGuy of Phoenix and their best marksman. |
| 663 | * KilledMidSentence: Right in the middle of telling Katherine he loves her... BoomHeadshot |
| 664 | * LoveInterest: He grows into Katherine's over the course of ''The Last War''. [[BoomHeadshot Unfortunately...]] |
| 665 | * NiceGuy: The most upfront cordial member of the team, and the one Katherine ends up gravitating to the most, enough to even enter a relationship with him. |
| 666 | [[/folder]] |
| 667 | [[folder:Michael]] |
| 668 | !!Michael |
| 669 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/michael_tlw.png]] |
| 670 | !!!'''Species''': Human |
| 671 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''The Last War'' |
| 672 | The team's heavy weapons expert with a few chips on his shoulder. |
| 673 | ---- |
| 674 | * TheBigGuy: The team's heavy hitter, even described as such by Logan. |
| 675 | * BigGuyFatalitySyndrome: He's the first of Phoenix to die. |
| 676 | * TheBully: Often acts as one towards Tanner, belittling him every chance he gets. While he has his reasons, he often goes too far with it. He gets better. |
| 677 | * CharacterDevelopment: Gradually learns to let go of his resentment towards Tanner after Katherine calls him out and Tanner saves him. |
| 678 | * HeroicSacrifice: Dies covering Katherine and Tanner's escape. |
| 679 | * {{Jerkass}}: He spends most of his time being hostile towards Tanner and Katherine. He gets better. |
| 680 | * JerkWithAHeartOfGold: |
| 681 | * KickTheDog: When Katherine calls him out on his behavior, Michael angrily declares those who died in combat to have died because they weren't good enough to survive. Katherine, hot off losing Saul and Grey, takes severe offense to it. |
| 682 | * OldSoldier: He's the oldest member of the team, his veterancy exceeding even Katherine's. |
| 683 | * RedemptionEqualsDeath: Ultimately gives his life to ensure that Katherine and Tanner survive. |
| 684 | * WeUsedToBeFriends: He and Tanner used to be childhood friends, until a fateful battle where Tanner panicked and was unable to prevent a Zealot from killing their previous teammates. He grew resentful of Tanner for it. Katherine calls him out on it, and helps him to let go of his grudge. |
| 685 | [[/folder]] |
| 686 | [[folder:Zach]] |
| 687 | !!Zach [=B-257=] |
| 688 | -->See Spartan-III program section for more info. |
| 689 | [[/folder]] |
| 690 | |
| 691 | !![=AIs=] |
| 692 | [[folder:Guardian]] |
| 693 | !1167 Humble Guardian/"Guardian" |
| 694 | [[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/screenshot_20190316_235117_youtube.jpg]] |
| 695 | [[caption-width-right:350:''"Greetings! I am 1167 Humble Guardian, Monitor of Installation-07!"'']] |
| 696 | !!!'''Species''': Monitor, Artificial Intelligence |
| 697 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Generation'' | ''Omega Halo'' | ''The Last War'' | ''Lifebringer'' | ''Judgement'' | ''Brotherhood War'' | ''Brotherhood War: Aftermath'' | ''Hyborean'' |
| 698 | !!!'''Voiced by''': Jacob Whittington |
| 699 | The former Monitor of Installation-07. After losing his ring, he's repurposed into an A.I. for the [=UNSC=]. He also holds the distinction of being the most recurring character in the series. |
| 700 | ---- |
| 701 | * AIIsACrapshoot: Downplayed. He's technically still doing what he was created for, maintaining the installation and ensuring activation procedures are followed, but is suffering from degrees of rampancy, which was common for Monitors after thousands of years of isolation. |
| 702 | * AncientKeeper: The caretaker of Installation-07 for thousands of years. |
| 703 | * AntiVillain: He's just following his programming, but undergoes a HeelFaceTurn later on. |
| 704 | * BigBadWannabe: Upon learning the humans' intent to destroy his installation, he immediately sets about trying to stop them. But since the ring's Sentinel defenses had been destroyed years prior, he's ultimately incapable of hampering their efforts and is dispatched by Grey in short order. |
| 705 | * BigDamnHeroes: Provides crucial aid to Zach and Denver in imprisoning the Lifebringer on Cradle. [[spoiler:Pulls off two more near the ending to ''Brotherhood: War'', first by saving Zach from the Lifebringer's clutches, and later when Zach, Denver, and Logan are surrounded by General Garrett, the Radical Reformation, the Lifebringer and her mindwashed [=Spartan-Vs=]]]. |
| 706 | * BrainwashedAndCrazy: For a time, he's rendered subservient to the Lifebringer, one of his creators, and ends up defecting to her side. Zach is able to bring him back to his senses and finally kick his adherence to protocol. |
| 707 | * CallingTheOldManOut: He gives Logan a severe tongue lashing after Zach leaves to find Garrett. |
| 708 | -->'''Guardian''': You're letting him down, Logan! You're his hero and [[BrokenPedestal you've let him down]] ''so hard''! You're so stuck in your own ditch that you can't see how badly he needs you right now! [[GetAholdOfYourselfMan Snap out of it!]] I'm sick of your shit! [[YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre You're so much better than this!]] |
| 709 | -->'''Logan''': I-- |
| 710 | -->'''Guardian''': And don't you bring up age again, because I've got a hundred thousand years on you. You had your chance to be there for him, you blew it! Now he's got to avoid making ''your'' mistakes. |
| 711 | * CharacterDevelopment: When we first see him in ''Omega Halo'', Guardian is a LawfulStupid, protocol abiding Monitor in the same vein as Guilty Spark. However, after losing his installation and being repurposed as an Artificial Intelligence for the [=UNSC=], Guardian mellows out and becomes an ally to Katherine, and later bonds with Zach, mirroring the relationship between Master Chief and Cortana. His time with Zach allows him to kicks his adherence to protocol and he turns on his creators, bringing his development full circle. |
| 712 | * DeadpanSnarker: He gains a dry wit and a sharper tongue after spending enough time with humans. |
| 713 | * TheDragon: He briefly becomes the Lifebringer's upon being reprogrammed, but Zach helps him snap out of it. |
| 714 | * EvilCannotComprehendGood: It's a stretch to call him evil in ''Omega Halo'', but his tone of voice depicts genuine bewilderment to why the Reclaimers would want to destroy Halo, despite the whole wipe out all life in the galaxy bit. |
| 715 | * {{Expy}}: Of 343 Guilty Spark, but only in ''Omega Halo'' where he's suffering from rampancy and his strict adherence to protocol. Once he's repurposed into a [=UNSC=] A.I., he acts similarly to Cortana for Katherine and later Zach. |
| 716 | * FightingFromTheInside: Minutes after being brought under the Lifebringer's control, Guardian narrowly avoids killing Zach in their first encounter when, after sending Zach off a ledge, opens a portal below that sends Zach to safety. |
| 717 | * GrandTheftPrototype: [[spoiler: Takes control of the Centurion prototype in order to save Zach from the Lifebringer during ''Brotherhood: War''. He continues to use this body afterward]]. |
| 718 | * HeelFaceRevolvingDoor: At first a neutral, somewhat antagonistic character in ''Omega Halo'' but later becomes an ally to the [=UNSC=] in ''The Last War''. In ''Lifebringer'', he defects to the Lifebringer out of loyalty to his creators, but Zach is able to bring him back, and this time it sticks. |
| 719 | * HeroicSacrifice: Ends up TakingTheBullet to save Zach from the Lifebringer. Later subverted, as he only lost his physical body but survived. |
| 720 | * HumanityIsInfectious: He starts the series like any other Monitor who strictly adheres to protocol, but spending years alongside humans leads him to think for himself and pick up some of their traits, like a sense of humor. |
| 721 | * IHatePastMe: "Hate" may be too strong a word, but Guardian does not look upon his behavior as a Monitor too fondly, at times sounding ashamed. |
| 722 | * IKnowYoureInThereSomewhereFight: Zach helps Guardian break free from the Lifebringer through this. [[spoiler:Guardian later tries to pull one off on the mindwashed Fireteam Corsair, but to no avail]]. |
| 723 | * LawfulStupid: Like his fellow Monitors, the Flood being unleashed means the rings must be fired and that's the only option. Naturally, this puts him into conflict with the humans. |
| 724 | * MeaningfulRename: Upon shedding his loyalty to the Forerunner and adherence to protocol, he rebrands himself as just "Guardian" to show his individuality. |
| 725 | * {{Narrator}}: He often narrates the backstory and sets up the major figures across multiple installments. |
| 726 | * NotQuiteDead: Grey blasts him to bits with a [=SPARTAN=] Laser, like Chief did to Guilty Spark. But like Guilty Spark, this isn't the last we see of him, as he continues to appear throughout the series. |
| 727 | * ObliviouslyEvil: He doesn't quite understand why the humans would take umbrage with the galaxy being cleansed of all life to stop the Flood. |
| 728 | * ShipperOnDeck: He's quick to point out that Zach may be forming romantic feelings for Denver, and just as quick in making some playful jabs. |
| 729 | * ShotgunsAreJustBetter: [[spoiler: After taking control of the Centurion prototype, Guardian uses its shotgun from then on]]. |
| 730 | %%* TheReasonYouSuckSpeech: As the Lifebringer undergoes a VillainousBreakdown from learning Zach is still alive and headed for her, Guardian tells her how badly she messed up going so far as to say he pities her |
| 731 | * WellIntentionedExtremist: His ultimate goal is to stop the Flood, but his method of doing so results in mass genocide of the galaxy, thus starving them of potential hosts. Fortunately, he grows out of this. |
| 732 | [[/folder]] |
| 733 | |
| 734 | [[folder:Cecil]] |
| 735 | !Cecil |
| 736 | !!!'''Species''': Artificial Intelligence |
| 737 | !!!'''Appearances''': ''Zulu Flight'' |
| 738 | !!!'''Voiced by''': |
| 739 | A superintendent A.I. who Zulu 4-Niner recovers during the Lifebringer's initial takeover. |
| 740 | ---- |
| 741 | * BenevolentAI: A given for a superintendent A.I. |
| 742 | * FireForgedFriends: While initially opposed towards working with Albrecht (moreso than Zulu), Cecil grows to like him and [[spoiler:ultimately sacrifices itself to save both Albrecht and Miller]]. |
| 743 | * HeroicSacrifice: |
| 744 | * OnceForYesTwiceForNo: Much like [[VideoGame/Halo3ODST Vergil]], Cecil can only speak through prereorded messages. |
| 745 | %%* RoboSpeak: |
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