Michael Stanforth

Michael Stanforth was a human and a member of the UNSC Navy. His service number was 00834-19223-HS.

In 2517, Rear Admiral Stanforth was head of Section Three of UNSC Military Intelligence division. At that time he refused to allow Dr. Catherine Halsey to use the Han on her study for the Spartan candidates unless she had a military escort. Halsey chose then Lieutenant (J.G.) Keyes for the assignment. His constant work in space caused him to develop a strange lope to his walk, what soldiers call "Space walk."

In 2525, Admiral Stanforth gave the SPARTAN-II's their their first ever briefing on the Covenant. Stanforth's briefing included diagrams of Grunts and Jackals, as well as information on the Battle of Harvest.

By 2552, Admiral Stanforth commanded FLEETCOM Sector Three, which included the Sigma Octanus System. He led UNSC forces during the Battle of Sigma Octanus IV from the Marathon-class Cruiser UNSC Leviathan.

He was a friend to Captain Keyes, and enjoyed whiskey as well as Sweet William Cigars. He was also the officer that promoted Keyes from Commander to Captain.

It is possible he died during the First Battle of Reach.