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{{Quote|multi=yes|q1=Yeah, and what do [[Fireteam Majestic|we]] win if we beat [[Fireteam Crimson|Crimson]], Commander?|DeMarco|q2=The respect of your [[SPARTAN-IV Program|peers]], DeMarco. That should be an exciting new experience for you.|[[Sarah Palmer]]|Palmer to DeMarco after calling a challenge between Fireteams Crimson and Majestic.}}<ref>[[Spartan Ops|'''Spartan Ops''']], [[S1/Departure|S1E1 ''The Challenge'']]</ref>
{{Quote|multi=yes|q1=Yeah, and what do we win if we beat [[Fireteam Crimson|Crimson]], Commander?|DeMarco|q2=The respect of your peers, DeMarco. That should be an exciting new experience for you.|[[Sarah Palmer]]|Palmer to DeMarco after calling a challenge between Fireteams Crimson and Majestic}}<ref name="The Challenge">'''[[Spartan Ops]]''', [[Departure/The Challenge|''The Challenge'']]</ref>
'''Paul DeMarco''' ([[service number]] '''76283-34092-PD''')<ref name="VIS"/> was a [[SPARTAN-IV Program|SPARTAN-IV supersoldier]] stationed aboard {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. During the [[Second Battle of Requiem]], he served as the leader of [[Fireteam Majestic]] and the leader of [[Fireteam Bailey]] during the [[Battle of Ealen IV]].<ref name="LE Contents">[[:File:Halo-4-limited-edition.jpeg|''Halo 4 Limited Edition Contents'']]</ref><ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/spartanops '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Intel - Spartan Ops'']</ref><ref name="Escalation #4">'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''Issue #4''</ref>
'''Paul DeMarco''' ([[service number]] '''76283-34092-PD''')<ref name="VIS"/> was a [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IV supersoldier]] stationed aboard the {{UNSCship|Infinity}}. He served as the leader of [[Fireteam Majestic]] prior to and during the [[Second Battle of Requiem]] in [[2558#February|February 2558]].<ref name="LE Contents">[[:File:Halo-4-limited-edition.jpeg|''Halo 4 Limited Edition Contents'']]</ref><ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/spartanops '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Intel - Spartan Ops'']</ref> He led [[Fireteam Bailey]] during the [[Battle of Ealen IV]] the following month, with [[Gabriel Thorne|Spartan Thorne]] receiving command of Majestic.<ref name="Escalation #4">'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''Issue #4''</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
DeMarco was born on [[2532|August 24, 2532]] on [[Algolis]]. He enlisted in the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] and eventually joined the [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]]. Several years later he was recruited into the [[SPARTAN-IV program]].<ref name="VIS"/>
DeMarco was born on [[2532|August 24, 2532]] on [[Algolis]]. He enlisted in the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] and eventually joined the [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]]. Several years later he was recruited into the SPARTAN-IV program.<ref name="VIS"/>


Sometime after the [[Battle of Earth (2557)|attack]] on [[New Phoenix]] in [[2557]], DeMarco and his team were deployed to the city of [[Rio de Janeiro]] to eliminate or detain former Covenant [[asylum seeker|seeking asylum]] on [[Earth]].
Sometime after the [[Battle of Earth (2557)|attack]] on [[New Phoenix]] in [[2557]], DeMarco and his team were deployed to the city of [[Rio de Janeiro]] to eliminate or detain former members of the Covenant [[asylum seeker|seeking asylum]] on [[Earth]].


===Second Battle of Requiem===
===Second Battle of Requiem===
{{main|Second Battle of Requiem}}
{{main|Second Battle of Requiem}}
Later he and the rest of Fireteam Majestic, including the team's newest member, [[Gabriel Thorne]], were reassigned to the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. Immediately after arriving on the ship on [[2558#February|February 8, 2558]], he flirted with [[Sarah Palmer]] (boasting about his leadership of Majestic) before Palmer revealed that she was the commander of the ship's Spartan contingent.
Later he and the rest of Fireteam Majestic, including the team's newest member, [[Gabriel Thorne]], were reassigned to the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. Immediately after arriving on the ship on [[2558#February|February 8, 2558]], he flirted with [[Sarah Palmer]] (boasting about his leadership of Majestic) before Palmer revealed that she was the commander of the ship's Spartan contingent.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[Departure]]''</ref>


Shortly after being deployed to Requiem, Fireteams [[Fireteam Crimson|Crimson]] and Majestic were sent north of the UNSC's area of operations in Requiem in order to shut down [[Forerunner]] power generators. When Commander Palmer turned the objective into a competition, DeMarco asked about the reward; Palmer responded sarcastically, saying he would gain "the respect of his peers". Upon insertion, both Crimson and Majestic had their long-range communications jammed by Forerunner jamming devices. After deactivating their respective devices, their mission continued. Majestic temporarily took the lead, but were eventually beaten by Crimson. DeMarco began to complain that Crimson's tower could not have encountered the same degree of resistance as Majestic; Palmer responded shortly, informing DeMarco that Crimson had faced tougher defenses.<ref>'''[[Spartan Ops]]''', ''Episode 1, Chapter 3: "The Challenge"''</ref>
Shortly after being deployed to Requiem, Fireteams [[Fireteam Crimson|Crimson]] and Majestic were sent north of the UNSC's area of operations on the [[Forerunner]] [[shield world]] [[Requiem]] in order to shut down local power generators. When Commander Palmer turned the objective into a competition, DeMarco asked about the reward; Palmer responded sarcastically, saying he would gain "the respect of his peers". Upon insertion, both Crimson and Majestic had their long-range communications jammed by Forerunner jamming devices. After deactivating their respective devices, their mission continued. Majestic temporarily took the lead, but were eventually beaten by Crimson. DeMarco began to complain that Crimson's tower could not have encountered the same degree of resistance as Majestic; Palmer responded shortly, informing DeMarco that Crimson had faced tougher defenses.<ref name="The Challenge"/>


[[File:DeMarco - Soldier.png|thumb|left|250px|DeMarco engaging Prometheans.]]
[[File:DeMarco - Soldier.png|thumb|left|250px|DeMarco engaging [[Promethean]] constructs]]
Sometime later, Fireteam Majestic was engaged by multiple [[Promethean Crawler]]s. Madsen started to complain about their ability to "[[Slipspace translocation|pop up]]" anywhere, when a [[Promethean Knight]] teleported into the area. Madsen was shot in the shoulder, knocking him back. Hoya broke cover and blatantly engaged the Knights in close quarters, which prompted DeMarco to yell for him to get back into cover. Hoya was injured and brought back aboard the ''Infinity''. <ref name="Ep2">'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Artifact|S1E2 ''Artifact'']]</ref>
Sometime later, Fireteam Majestic was engaged by multiple [[Promethean Crawler]]s. Madsen started to complain about their ability to "[[Slipspace translocation|pop up]]" anywhere, when a [[Promethean Knight]] teleported into the area. Madsen was shot in the shoulder, knocking him back. Hoya broke cover and brazenly engaged the Knights in close quarters, prompting DeMarco to yell for him to get back into cover. Hoya was injured and brought back aboard ''Infinity''.<ref name="Ep2">'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[Artifact]]''</ref>


Later, DeMarco and Madsen were assigned to guard Dr. [[Catherine Halsey]] while she was brought aboard the ''Infinity''. On the way to the engine room, DeMarco questioned why they needed to guard an "old lady". Madsen informed him of Halsey's role in the [[SPARTAN-II Program]], calling her a "mad scientist" and the abduction of children for military training. After the artifact reacted as Halsey interacted with the engine room's controls, DeMarco, Palmer, and Madsen brandished their weapons against Halsey, but soon lowered them as she was a not a pertinent threat.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Catherine|S1E3 ''Catherine'']]</ref>
Later, DeMarco and Madsen were assigned to guard Dr. [[Catherine Halsey]] while she was brought aboard ''Infinity'' to inspect a Forerunner [[Requiem slipspace artifacts|artifact]] Crimson had recently secured from "[[the Cauldron]]". On the way to the engine room, DeMarco questioned why they needed to guard an "old lady". Madsen informed him of Halsey's role in the [[SPARTAN-II program]] (calling her a "mad scientist") and the abduction of children for military training. After the artifact reacted as Halsey interacted with the engine room's controls, DeMarco, Palmer, and Madsen brandished their weapons against Halsey, but soon lowered them as she was a not a threat.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[Catherine]]''</ref>


Sometime during the operation in recovering the "[[Didact's Gift]]" from [[Galileo Base]], DeMarco and his team became pinned down by [[Covenant remnant|Covenant]] air support while en route to a [[D79-TC Pelican|Pelican]] transport. DeMarco attempted to have the team make a run for the Pelican, but was told by Madsen that the risky maneuver might kill them all. As DeMarco tried to think of another plan, Thorne quickly hijacked a low-flying [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]], much to the dismay of DeMarco, who disobeyed the order to stay put. However, Thorne was able to destroy a nearby [[Type-44 Troop Carrier|Phantom]] and secure the area, allowing the Fireteam to return to the ''Infinity''.<ref name="hand">'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Memento Mori|S1E5 ''Memento Mori'']]</ref>
Sometime during the operation in recovering the "[[Didact's Gift]]" from [[Galileo Base]], DeMarco and his team became pinned down by [[Covenant remnant|Covenant]] air support while en route to a [[D79-TC Pelican|Pelican]] transport. DeMarco attempted to have the team make a run for the Pelican, but was told by Madsen that the risky maneuver might kill them all. As DeMarco tried to think of another plan, Thorne quickly hijacked a low-flying [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshee]], much to DeMarco's dismay. However, Thorne was able to destroy a nearby [[Type-44 Phantom|Phantom dropship]] and secure the area, allowing the Fireteam to return to ''Infinity''.<ref name="hand">'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[Memento Mori]]''</ref>


When Thorne later went missing, DeMarco along with the rest of Majestic set out to find him. DeMarco eventually saved Thorne in the nick of time, shooting [[Gek 'Lhar]] right before the Elite was able to execute him. While DeMarco was searching Gek he found several UNSC [[dog tag]]s, some of which belonged to Spartans. As thanks for saving him, Thorne gave DeMarco Gek's [[energy sword]].<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Expendable|S1E8 ''Expendable'']]</ref>
When Thorne later went missing, DeMarco and the rest of Majestic set out to find him. DeMarco eventually saved Thorne in the nick of time, shooting [[Gek 'Lhar]] right before the Elite was able to execute the Spartan. While DeMarco was searching Gek he found several UNSC [[dog tag]]s, some of which belonged to Spartans. As thanks for saving him, Thorne gave DeMarco Gek's [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]].<ref name="Expendable">'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[Expendable]]''</ref>


A short while later, Majestic was attacked by Covenant forces, DeMarco radioed in for reinforcements.<ref>'''[[Spartan Ops]]''', ''Episode 8, Chapter 1: "Unfinished Business"''</ref> While Crimson destroyed the Covenant artillery firing on Majestic, DeMarco radioed in to check on their progress.<ref>'''[[Spartan Ops]]''', ''Episode 8, Chapter 2: "Majestic Rescue"''</ref> When the Pelican arrived for their evacuation, Majestic was contacted by [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Thomas Lasky]], who asked them to rescue Dr. Halsey from [[Jul 'Mdama]], as she had been abducted during the attack on ''Infinity''. When they arrived at Halsey's location DeMarco waited for Thorne to give the signal to attack. When he did DeMarco swiftly attacked with his newly acquired energy sword, cutting down any Elites in the way, while Hoya, Grant, and Madsen attacked from above. DeMarco and the rest of Majestic showed up to help Thorne just as Promethean Knights translocated into the area and engaged them. Jul 'Mdama managed to escape with Halsey, just as Thorne and Palmer closed in on him. Palmer questioned why Majestic was there, DeMarco said Captain Lasky wanted them to rescue Halsey.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Key|S1E9 ''Key'']]</ref>
A short while later, Majestic was attacked by Covenant forces and DeMarco radioed for reinforcements.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[Expendable/Unfinished Business|Unfinished Business]]''</ref> While Crimson destroyed the Covenant artillery firing on Majestic, DeMarco radioed in to check on their progress.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[Expendable/Majestic Rescue|Majestic Rescue]]''</ref> When the Pelican arrived for their evacuation, Majestic was contacted by [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Thomas Lasky]], who asked them to rescue Dr. Halsey from [[Jul 'Mdama]], as she had been abducted during the attack on ''Infinity''. When they arrived at Halsey's location DeMarco waited for Thorne to give the signal to attack. When he did DeMarco swiftly attacked with his newly acquired energy sword, cutting down any Elites in the way, while Hoya, Grant, and Madsen attacked from above. DeMarco and the rest of Majestic showed up to help Thorne just as Promethean Knights translocated into the area and engaged them. 'Mdama managed to escape with Halsey just as Thorne and Palmer closed in on him. Palmer questioned why Majestic was there and DeMarco responded that Captain Lasky had wanted them to rescue Halsey.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[Key]]''</ref>


Sometime later, along with Commander Palmer, Majestic was ordered to deactivate one of the two [[Requiem translocation artifact|translocation artifacts]] still on Requiem, while Crimson deactivated the other. Before they left they witnessed the departure of the Covenant fleet fleeing Requiem. When Requiem began to move towards the local star Palmer hurried them toward the artifact.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[Exodus (Spartan Ops)|''Exodus'']]</ref> DeMarco and the others faced significant Covenant resistance in deactivating their device. When [[Jared Miller]] reported to Palmer about their progress, she could be heard yelling at DeMarco to check his six.<ref>'''[[Spartan Ops]]''', ''Episode 10, Chapter 5: "Try it Again"''</ref> Shortly after Crimson deactivated their artifact, Majestic eliminated the last of the Elites defending the third artifact and deactivated it. They evacuated and arrived aboard ''Infinity'' at the same time as Crimson, allowing ''Infinity'' to escape just in time.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Key#Closing cinematic|S1E10 ''Exodus conclusion'']]</ref>
Sometime later Majestic and Palmer were ordered to deactivate one of the two [[Requiem translocation artifact|translocation artifacts]] still on Requiem, while Crimson deactivated the other. Before they left they witnessed the departure of the Covenant fleet that had been occupying Requiem. When the shield world began to move toward the [[Epoloch|local star]] Palmer hurried them toward the artifact.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[Exodus (Spartan Ops)|''Exodus'']]</ref> DeMarco and the others faced significant Covenant resistance in deactivating their device. When mission handler [[Jared Miller]] reported to Palmer about Crimson's progress, she could be heard yelling at DeMarco to check his six.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[Exodus (Spartan Ops)/One Last Time|One Last Time]]''</ref> Shortly after Crimson deactivated their artifact, Majestic eliminated the last of the Elites defending the third artifact and deactivated it. They evacuated and arrived aboard ''Infinity'' simultaneously with Crimson, allowing ''Infinity'' to escape the system just in time.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[Exodus (Spartan Ops)|''Exodus Conclusion'']]</ref>


===Battle of Ealen IV===
===Battle of Ealen IV===
{{main|Battle of Ealen IV}}
{{main|Battle of Ealen IV}}
By March of [[2558]] DeMarco had been made leader of [[Fireteam Bailey]] by Sarah Palmer so Gabriel Thorne could lead Fireteam Majestic.<ref name="Escalation #4"/> Both Fireteam Bailey and [[Fireteam Jackknife]] were assigned to escort and provide security for [[Fleet Admiral]] [[Terrence Hood]] and [[Kaidon]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] on a diplomatic mission to [[Ealen IV]]. While Commander Palmer and Fireteam Jackknife accompanied the delegates, DeMarco and the rest of Bailey stayed back to act as [[overwatch]]. As Hood and 'Vadam were negotiating with the [[Jiralhanae]] [[Chieftain]] [[Lydus]], the Covenant remnant broke into the chamber and attacked the delegates. Despite facing heavy resistance from Covenant forces, DeMarco and Fireteam Bailey managed to clear a path for the delegates and escort them to a nearby parts depot. Once everyone was inside, DeMarco sealed the depot to halt the oncoming Covenant forces.<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''Issue #1''</ref>
By [[2558#March|March 8]], Palmer had given DeMarco command of [[Fireteam Bailey]] so Gabriel Thorne could lead Fireteam Majestic.<ref name="Escalation #4"/> Fireteams Bailey and [[Fireteam Jackknife|Jackknife]] were assigned to escort and provide security for [[Fleet Admiral]] [[Terrence Hood]] and [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] on a diplomatic mission to [[Ealen IV]]. While Commander Palmer and Fireteam Jackknife accompanied the delegates, DeMarco and the rest of Bailey stayed back to act as [[overwatch]]. As Hood and 'Vadam were negotiating with the [[Jiralhanae]] [[Chieftain]] [[Lydus]], Covenant mercenaries broke into the chamber and attacked the delegates. Despite facing heavy resistance from Covenant forces, Fireteam Bailey cleared a path for the delegates and escorted them to a nearby parts depot. Once everyone was inside, DeMarco sealed the depot to halt the oncoming Covenant forces.<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''Issue #1''</ref>
[[File:DeMarco_Death.png|thumb|right|250px|DeMarco pushes on through to the end.]]
[[File:DeMarco_Death.png|thumb|right|250px|DeMarco remains defiant to the end.]]
As the party attempted to escape the storage depot, DeMarco and the rest of Bailey were ordered to secure the area and escort the delegation to an old fortified redoubt. Soon after their escape, they were intercepted by a Covenant [[Type-56 Lich|Lich]]. After a brief skirmish with the Covenant leading to the destruction of the Lich, DeMarco and Bailey stayed with the delegation as Fireteam Jackknife and the delegation's bodyguards left to ensure that the redoubt was safe to use as shelter.<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''Issue #2''</ref>
As the party attempted to escape the storage depot, DeMarco and the rest of Bailey were ordered to secure the area and escort the delegation to an old redoubt. Soon after their escape, they were intercepted by a Covenant [[Type-56 Lich|Lich]]. After a brief skirmish with the Covenant leading to the destruction of the Lich, DeMarco and Bailey stayed with the delegation as Fireteam Jackknife and the delegation's bodyguards left to ensure that the redoubt was safe to use as shelter.<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''Issue #2''</ref>


At the battle's climax, DeMarco was forced to stay behind in order to secure the lives of Lord Terrence Hood, Arbiter Thel 'Vadam, and Chieftain Lydus. He and the rest of Fireteam Bailey's sacrifices would be commemorated at a memorial service aboard Infinity.<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''Issue #3''</ref>
At the battle's climax, DeMarco was forced to stay behind in order to secure the lives of Lord Hood, the Arbiter, and Chieftain Lydus. His sacrifice and that of the other Spartans killed on Ealen IV were commemorated at a memorial service aboard ''Infinity''.<ref>'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''Issue #3''</ref>


==Equipment==
==Equipment==
DeMarco wore the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Soldier|Soldier]] variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR GEN2 armor]]. He wielded a [[BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle]]. He also used [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|energy sword]] near the end of the Second Battle of Requiem; Thorne gave the weapon to DeMarco as a trophy after Madsen killed Gek 'Lhar.<ref>'''[[Spartan Ops]]''', [[S1/Expendable|S1E8 ''Expendable'']]</ref>
DeMarco wore the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Soldier|Soldier]] variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR GEN2 armor]]; like the rest of Majestic's armor his suit was painted blue. He continued to wear Fireteam Majestic's emblem after his reassignment to Fireteam Bailey. He wielded a [[BR85HB battle rifle]]. He also used [[Type-1 energy sword]] near the end of the Second Battle of Requiem; Thorne gave the weapon to DeMarco as a trophy after Madsen killed Gek 'Lhar.<ref name="Expendable"/>


==Production note==
==Production note==
Paul DeMarco is voiced by [[Wikipedia:Travis Willingham|Travis Willingham]], who also voices [[Jul 'Mdama]].<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0992184/ '''Internet Movie Database:''' ''Travis Willingham'']</ref>
Paul DeMarco was voiced by [[Wikipedia:Travis Willingham|Travis Willingham]], who also voiced [[Jul 'Mdama]].<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0992184/ '''Internet Movie Database:''' ''Travis Willingham'']</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:DeMarco - 2.png|DeMarco wearing his [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2 armor]].
File:H4-PaulDeMarco-ScanRender.png|Portrait of Paul DeMarco
File:MajesticBio-Demarco.png|Profile sheet of DeMarco.
File:MajesticBio-Demarco.png|Profile sheet of DeMarco
File:H4-PaulDeMarco-ScanRender.png|Portrait of Paul DeMarco.
File:Majestic meets Palmer.png|Paul DeMarco introducing himself and Fireteam Majestic to Sarah Palmer
File:Majestic meets Palmer.png|Paul DeMarco introducing himself and [[Fireteam Majestic]] to [[Sarah Palmer]].
File:DeMarco - 2.png|DeMarco wearing his MJOLNIR GEN2 armor
File:DeMarco - 3.jpg|DeMarco re-collects UNSC [[Dog tag|dog tags]] from a fallen [[Gek]].
File:DeMarco - 3.jpg|DeMarco re-collects UNSC [[Dog tag|dog tags]] from a fallen Gek 'Lhar
File:DeMarco - 4.jpg|DeMarco acquires Gek's personal [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|Energy sword]] given to him by [[Gabriel Thorne]].
File:DeMarco - 4.jpg|DeMarco testing Gek's energy sword
File:Fireteam Bailey and DeMarco.jpg|DeMarco with Fireteam Bailey.
File:Fireteam Bailey and DeMarco.jpg|DeMarco with Fireteam Bailey
</gallery>
</gallery>


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DeMarco: "Yeah, and what do we win if we beat Crimson, Commander?"
Sarah Palmer: "The respect of your peers, DeMarco. That should be an exciting new experience for you."
— Palmer to DeMarco after calling a challenge between Fireteams Crimson and Majestic[1]

Paul DeMarco (service number 76283-34092-PD)[2] was a SPARTAN-IV supersoldier stationed aboard the Template:UNSCship. He served as the leader of Fireteam Majestic prior to and during the Second Battle of Requiem in February 2558.[3][4] He led Fireteam Bailey during the Battle of Ealen IV the following month, with Spartan Thorne receiving command of Majestic.[5]

Biography

DeMarco was born on August 24, 2532 on Algolis. He enlisted in the UNSC Marine Corps and eventually joined the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers. Several years later he was recruited into the SPARTAN-IV program.[2]

Sometime after the attack on New Phoenix in 2557, DeMarco and his team were deployed to the city of Rio de Janeiro to eliminate or detain former members of the Covenant seeking asylum on Earth.

Second Battle of Requiem

Main article: Second Battle of Requiem

Later he and the rest of Fireteam Majestic, including the team's newest member, Gabriel Thorne, were reassigned to the UNSC Infinity. Immediately after arriving on the ship on February 8, 2558, he flirted with Sarah Palmer (boasting about his leadership of Majestic) before Palmer revealed that she was the commander of the ship's Spartan contingent.[6]

Shortly after being deployed to Requiem, Fireteams Crimson and Majestic were sent north of the UNSC's area of operations on the Forerunner shield world Requiem in order to shut down local power generators. When Commander Palmer turned the objective into a competition, DeMarco asked about the reward; Palmer responded sarcastically, saying he would gain "the respect of his peers". Upon insertion, both Crimson and Majestic had their long-range communications jammed by Forerunner jamming devices. After deactivating their respective devices, their mission continued. Majestic temporarily took the lead, but were eventually beaten by Crimson. DeMarco began to complain that Crimson's tower could not have encountered the same degree of resistance as Majestic; Palmer responded shortly, informing DeMarco that Crimson had faced tougher defenses.[1]

DeMarco engaging Promethean constructs

Sometime later, Fireteam Majestic was engaged by multiple Promethean Crawlers. Madsen started to complain about their ability to "pop up" anywhere, when a Promethean Knight teleported into the area. Madsen was shot in the shoulder, knocking him back. Hoya broke cover and brazenly engaged the Knights in close quarters, prompting DeMarco to yell for him to get back into cover. Hoya was injured and brought back aboard Infinity.[7]

Later, DeMarco and Madsen were assigned to guard Dr. Catherine Halsey while she was brought aboard Infinity to inspect a Forerunner artifact Crimson had recently secured from "the Cauldron". On the way to the engine room, DeMarco questioned why they needed to guard an "old lady". Madsen informed him of Halsey's role in the SPARTAN-II program (calling her a "mad scientist") and the abduction of children for military training. After the artifact reacted as Halsey interacted with the engine room's controls, DeMarco, Palmer, and Madsen brandished their weapons against Halsey, but soon lowered them as she was a not a threat.[8]

Sometime during the operation in recovering the "Didact's Gift" from Galileo Base, DeMarco and his team became pinned down by Covenant air support while en route to a Pelican transport. DeMarco attempted to have the team make a run for the Pelican, but was told by Madsen that the risky maneuver might kill them all. As DeMarco tried to think of another plan, Thorne quickly hijacked a low-flying Banshee, much to DeMarco's dismay. However, Thorne was able to destroy a nearby Phantom dropship and secure the area, allowing the Fireteam to return to Infinity.[9]

When Thorne later went missing, DeMarco and the rest of Majestic set out to find him. DeMarco eventually saved Thorne in the nick of time, shooting Gek 'Lhar right before the Elite was able to execute the Spartan. While DeMarco was searching Gek he found several UNSC dog tags, some of which belonged to Spartans. As thanks for saving him, Thorne gave DeMarco Gek's energy sword.[10]

A short while later, Majestic was attacked by Covenant forces and DeMarco radioed for reinforcements.[11] While Crimson destroyed the Covenant artillery firing on Majestic, DeMarco radioed in to check on their progress.[12] When the Pelican arrived for their evacuation, Majestic was contacted by Captain Thomas Lasky, who asked them to rescue Dr. Halsey from Jul 'Mdama, as she had been abducted during the attack on Infinity. When they arrived at Halsey's location DeMarco waited for Thorne to give the signal to attack. When he did DeMarco swiftly attacked with his newly acquired energy sword, cutting down any Elites in the way, while Hoya, Grant, and Madsen attacked from above. DeMarco and the rest of Majestic showed up to help Thorne just as Promethean Knights translocated into the area and engaged them. 'Mdama managed to escape with Halsey just as Thorne and Palmer closed in on him. Palmer questioned why Majestic was there and DeMarco responded that Captain Lasky had wanted them to rescue Halsey.[13]

Sometime later Majestic and Palmer were ordered to deactivate one of the two translocation artifacts still on Requiem, while Crimson deactivated the other. Before they left they witnessed the departure of the Covenant fleet that had been occupying Requiem. When the shield world began to move toward the local star Palmer hurried them toward the artifact.[14] DeMarco and the others faced significant Covenant resistance in deactivating their device. When mission handler Jared Miller reported to Palmer about Crimson's progress, she could be heard yelling at DeMarco to check his six.[15] Shortly after Crimson deactivated their artifact, Majestic eliminated the last of the Elites defending the third artifact and deactivated it. They evacuated and arrived aboard Infinity simultaneously with Crimson, allowing Infinity to escape the system just in time.[16]

Battle of Ealen IV

Main article: Battle of Ealen IV

By March 8, Palmer had given DeMarco command of Fireteam Bailey so Gabriel Thorne could lead Fireteam Majestic.[5] Fireteams Bailey and Jackknife were assigned to escort and provide security for Fleet Admiral Terrence Hood and Arbiter Thel 'Vadam on a diplomatic mission to Ealen IV. While Commander Palmer and Fireteam Jackknife accompanied the delegates, DeMarco and the rest of Bailey stayed back to act as overwatch. As Hood and 'Vadam were negotiating with the Jiralhanae Chieftain Lydus, Covenant mercenaries broke into the chamber and attacked the delegates. Despite facing heavy resistance from Covenant forces, Fireteam Bailey cleared a path for the delegates and escorted them to a nearby parts depot. Once everyone was inside, DeMarco sealed the depot to halt the oncoming Covenant forces.[17]

DeMarco remains defiant to the end.

As the party attempted to escape the storage depot, DeMarco and the rest of Bailey were ordered to secure the area and escort the delegation to an old redoubt. Soon after their escape, they were intercepted by a Covenant Lich. After a brief skirmish with the Covenant leading to the destruction of the Lich, DeMarco and Bailey stayed with the delegation as Fireteam Jackknife and the delegation's bodyguards left to ensure that the redoubt was safe to use as shelter.[18]

At the battle's climax, DeMarco was forced to stay behind in order to secure the lives of Lord Hood, the Arbiter, and Chieftain Lydus. His sacrifice and that of the other Spartans killed on Ealen IV were commemorated at a memorial service aboard Infinity.[19]

Equipment

DeMarco wore the Soldier variant of the MJOLNIR GEN2 armor; like the rest of Majestic's armor his suit was painted blue. He continued to wear Fireteam Majestic's emblem after his reassignment to Fireteam Bailey. He wielded a BR85HB battle rifle. He also used Type-1 energy sword near the end of the Second Battle of Requiem; Thorne gave the weapon to DeMarco as a trophy after Madsen killed Gek 'Lhar.[10]

Production note

Paul DeMarco was voiced by Travis Willingham, who also voiced Jul 'Mdama.[20]

Gallery

  • Portrait of Paul DeMarco

    Portrait of Paul DeMarco

  • Profile sheet of DeMarco

    Profile sheet of DeMarco

  • Paul DeMarco introducing himself and Fireteam Majestic to Sarah Palmer

    Paul DeMarco introducing himself and Fireteam Majestic to Sarah Palmer

  • DeMarco wearing his MJOLNIR GEN2 armor

    DeMarco wearing his MJOLNIR GEN2 armor

  • DeMarco re-collects UNSC dog tags from a fallen Gek 'Lhar

    DeMarco re-collects UNSC dog tags from a fallen Gek 'Lhar

  • DeMarco - 4.jpg

    DeMarco testing Gek's energy sword

  • DeMarco with Fireteam Bailey

    DeMarco with Fireteam Bailey

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b Spartan Ops, The Challenge
  2. ^ a b Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named VIS
  3. ^ Halo 4 Limited Edition Contents
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint: Intel - Spartan Ops
  5. ^ a b Halo: Escalation, Issue #4
  6. ^ Spartan Ops, Departure
  7. ^ Spartan Ops, Artifact
  8. ^ Spartan Ops, Catherine
  9. ^ Spartan Ops, Memento Mori
  10. ^ a b Spartan Ops, Expendable
  11. ^ Spartan Ops, Unfinished Business
  12. ^ Spartan Ops, Majestic Rescue
  13. ^ Spartan Ops, Key
  14. ^ Spartan Ops, Exodus
  15. ^ Spartan Ops, One Last Time
  16. ^ Spartan Ops, Exodus Conclusion
  17. ^ Halo: Escalation, Issue #1
  18. ^ Halo: Escalation, Issue #2
  19. ^ Halo: Escalation, Issue #3
  20. ^ Internet Movie Database: Travis Willingham

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