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{{Quote|no=three|q1=Investigators with teeth. You slip into a hole, find the rats, and—|Serin Osman|q2=And kill them?|Mark-G313|q3=Sometimes. But I was going to say, "fix the problem." Sometimes, that might mean rescuing people instead of killing them.|Serin Osman|Rear Admiral [[Serin Osman]] explains the purpose of Ferret teams<ref>'''[[Halo: Last Light]]''', ''page 388''</ref>}}
{{Quote|no=three|q1=Investigators with teeth. You slip into a hole, find the rats, and—|Serin Osman|q2=And kill them?|Mark-G313|q3=Sometimes. But I was going to say, "fix the problem." Sometimes, that might mean rescuing people instead of killing them.|Serin Osman|Rear Admiral [[Serin Osman]] explains the purpose of Ferret teams<ref>'''[[Halo: Last Light]]''', ''page 388''</ref>}}
'''Ferrets''' are covert [[special operations]] operatives under the authority of the [[UNSC Navy]]'s [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]. Organized into small teams, Ferrets are tasked with investigating situations or criminal activities that prove threatening to the [[Unified Earth Government]] and its [[United Nations Space Command]], as well as resolving those situations by eliminating—or rescuing—certain individuals. One such team includes [[SPARTAN-III program|Spartan-IIIs]] [[Ash-G099]], [[Olivia-G291]], and [[Mark-G313]] led by ONI operative [[Veta Lopis]], a former [[special inspector]] for the [[Gao Ministry of Protection]].<ref name="ll388">'''Halo: Last Light''', ''pages 388-390''</ref> After the loss of Mark and the destruction of their long-time enemy [[Intrepid Eye]], the Ferrets joined the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}, aiding in [[Second Ark Conflict|their conflict]] against the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=HDWE|HDW|Detail=Epilogue}}
'''Ferrets''' are covert [[special operations]] operatives under the authority of the [[UNSC Navy]]'s [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]. Organized into small teams, Ferrets are tasked with investigating situations or criminal activities that prove threatening to the [[Unified Earth Government]] and its [[United Nations Space Command]], as well as resolving those situations by eliminating—or rescuing—certain individuals. One such team includes [[SPARTAN-III program|Spartan-IIIs]] [[Ash-G099]], [[Olivia-G291]], and [[Mark-G313]] led by ONI operative [[Veta Lopis]], a former [[special inspector]] for the [[Gao Ministry of Protection]].<ref name="ll388">'''Halo: Last Light''', ''pages 388-390''</ref> After the loss of Mark and the destruction of their long-time enemy [[Intrepid Eye]], the Ferrets joined the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}, aiding in [[Second Ark Conflict|their conflict]] against the [[Banished]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=DW|DW}}


==Ferret Team One==
==Veta Lopis' Ferret Team==
===Team composition===
===Team composition===
*LT [[Veta Lopis]] (Ferret One){{Ref/Novel|Id=HDW13|HDW|Chapter=13}} - leader
*[[Veta Lopis]] - leader
*PO1 [[Mark-G313]] (Ferret Two){{Ref/Reuse|HDW13}} - security specialist{{Ref/Reuse|ant}} (KIA during [[Second Ark Conflict]]){{Ref/Novel|Id=HDW17|HDW|Chapter=17}}
*[[Ash-G099]] - surveillance expert<ref name="ant">'''Halo: Fractures''', ''"A Necessary Truth"''</ref>
*PO2 [[Olivia-G291]] (Ferret Three){{Ref/Reuse|HDW13}} - information specialist{{Ref/Reuse|ant}}
*[[Olivia-G291]] - information specialist{{Ref/Reuse|ant}}
*PO1 [[Ash-G099]] (Ferret Four){{Ref/Reuse|HDW13}} - surveillance expert<ref name="ant">'''Halo: Fractures''', ''"A Necessary Truth"''</ref>
*[[Mark-G313]] - security specialist{{Ref/Reuse|ant}} KIA in the [[Second Ark Conflict]]{{Ref/Reuse|DW}}


===Operational history===
===Operational history===
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====Undercover in the Keepers of the One Freedom====
====Undercover in the Keepers of the One Freedom====
{{Main|Keepers Eradication Campaign}}
{{Main|Keepers Eradication Campaign}}
At some point in [[2557]], the Ferrets were able to go undercover as acolytes in the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]] by joining an allied doomsday cult called [[Humans of the Joyous Freedom]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=DW1|DW|Chapter=1}} They gained the trust of [[Castor]] who believed them to be a gift from the [[Intrepid Eye|Oracle]]. As part of their disguise, the Ferrets shaved the sides of their heads, leaving narrow falls of hair hanging between their shoulder blades.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Chapter 17|HSoR|Chapter=17}}
At some point in [[2557]], the Ferrets are able to go undercover as acolytes in the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]] by joining an allied doomsday cult called [[Humans of the Joyous Freedom]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=DW1|DW|Chapter=1}} They gain the trust of [[Castor]] who believes them to be a gift from the [[Intrepid Eye|Oracle]] and appears not to recognize the Ferrets from their previous encounters. As part of their disguise, the Ferrets shave the sides of their heads and have narrow falls of hair hanging between their shoulder blades.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Chapter 17|HSoR|Chapter=17}}


Over the course of eight months, the Ferrets gathered intelligence for ONI, allowing them to launch [[Keepers Eradication Campaign|a massive eradication campaign]] that decimated the ranks of the Keepers. However, to the surprise of many, Castor responded by taking refuge with the [[Banished]]. Hoping for a shot [[Atriox]] himself, ONI had the Ferrets extend their undercover mission and set up the groundwork for an assassination attempt. Shortly thereafter, Atriox vanished with his [[flagship]] the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Enduring Conviction]]'' and [[Cortana]] [[Created conflict|rose to power]]. The result of this takeover was the decimation of ONI and its field operations, causing their undercover support prowler to disappear along with the clandestine communications station to which the Ferrets delivered their intel. The [[D102 Owl]] that was kept on standby in case of an emergency extraction was also unreachable. In addition, they no longer received covert deliveries of "smoothers" for the Gammas on the team, forcing them to begin searching for their own way out.{{Ref/Reuse|DW1}}
Over the course of eight months, the Ferrets gather intelligence for ONI, allowing them to launch [[Keepers Eradication Campaign|a massive eradication campaign]] that decimates the ranks of the Keepers. However, to the surprise of everyone, Castor responds by taking refuge with the [[Banished]]. As a result and hoping for a shot [[Atriox]] himself, ONI has the Ferrets extend their undercover mission and set up the groundwork for an assassination attempt. Shortly thereafter, Atriox vanishes with his [[flagship]] the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Enduring Conviction]]'' and [[Cortana]] [[Created conflict|rises to power]]. The result of this takeover is that the decimation of ONI and its field operations, causing their undercover support Prowler to disappear along with the clandestine comm station to which the Ferrets deliver their intel and the [[Owl]] that was kept on standby in case of an emergency extraction. In addition, they no longer recieve covert deliveries of Smoothers for the Gammas on the team, forcing them to begin searching for their own way out.{{Ref/Reuse|DW1}}


====Operation: WOLFE====
====Operation: WOLFE====
{{Main|Operation: WOLFE}}
{{Main|Operation: WOLFE}}
During [[Operation: WOLFE]], the Ferrets aided the Keepers and the [[Banished]] in their search for the [[Menachite portal complex]]{{Ref/Novel|SoR}} while secretly intending to self-extract and disappear into [[Reach]]'s glasslands after learning of [[Atriox]]'s intentions. However, the Ferrets eavesdropping intercepts revealed that [[Castor]] intended to go to the Ark to initiate the Great Journey, forcing cancel their plans to escape and to instead remain with the Keepers until they have been destroyed. [[Veta Lopis]]' hope was that the arrival of Blue Team and the UNSC could aid that goal, but they are unable to make contact until it is already too late to stop the Keepers from locating the portal installation.{{Ref/Reuse|DW1}} Near the end of the operation, Lopis unexpectedly appeared to Fred-104, surprising him. At this point, the Ferrets had been [[missing in action]] for more than two years and presumed dead. Lopis handed Fred a message capsule before departing again. After the Keepers located the portal controls, one of their human acolytes [[Reclaimer|activated]] it, opening a portal to the Ark through which Atriox arrived in a [[Eklon'Dal Workshop Lich]]. When [[Blademaster]] [[Inslaan 'Gadogai]] threatened Castor, the Ferrets trained their weapons on him and helped Castor force him to stand down. The Keepers, joined by 'Gadogai, then boarded the Lich and passed through the portal to the Ark.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Chapter 21|HSoR|Chapter=21}}
During [[Operation: WOLFE]], the Ferrets aid the Keepers and the [[Banished]] in their search for the [[Menachite portal complex]]{{Ref/Novel|SoR}} while secretly intending to self-extract and disappear into [[Reach]]'s glasslands after learning of [[Atriox]]'s intentions. However, the Ferrets eavesdropping intercepts reveal that [[Castor]] intends to go to the Ark to initiate the Great Journey and they cancel their plans and to instead remain with the Keepers until they have been destroyed. [[Veta Lopis]]' hope is that the arrival of [[Blue Team]] and the UNSC could aid that goal, but they are unable to make contact until it is already too late to stop the Keepers from locating the portal installation.{{Ref/Reuse|DW1}} Near the end of the operation, Lopis unexpectedly appears to [[Fred-104]], surprising him as the Ferrets have been [[Missing in action]] for more than two years and presumed dead. Lopis hands Fred a message capsule before departing again. After the Keepers locate the portal controls, one of their human accolytes [[Reclaimer|activates]] it, opening a portal to [[Installation 00|the Ark]] that Atriox arrives through in a [[Banished Lich]]. When [[Blademaster]] [[Inslaan 'Gadogai]] threatens Castor, the Ferrets train their weapons on him and help Castor force him to stand down. The Keepers, joined by 'Gadogai, then board the Lich and pass through the portal to the Ark.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Chapter 21|HSoR|Chapter=21}}


Upon returning to the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}, Fred gave Lopis' message to Captain [[Veronica Dare]] and reported that the Ferrets followed the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]] through the slipspace portal, and that Atriox's return should be expected. Dare admitted that it was incredible that the Ferrets were still out there, leading Fred to question if she really didn't know their status. Dare stated that even when ONI was whole, she wasn't read into every operation and that Ferret operations were highly compartmentalized. Dare promised to pass along anything that she hears about the team and allowed Fred to keep the top third of Lopis' message, implied to be personal in nature.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Epilogue|HSoR|Detail=Epilogue}}
Upon returning to the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}, Fred gives Lopis' message to Captain [[Veronica Dare]] and reports that the Ferrets are following the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]] through the slipspace portal over Reach to the Ark to initiate the [[Great Journey]] and Atriox's return is expected. Dare admits that its incredible that the Ferrets are still out there and Fred questions if she really didn't know. Dare states that even when ONI was whole, she wasn't read into every operation and Ferret operations were highly compartmentalized. Dare promises to pass along anything that she hears about the team and allows Fred to keep the top third of the message which is implied to be personal in nature.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Epilogue|HSoR|Detail=Epilogue}}


===Stopping the Great Journey===
===Stopping the Great Journey===
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===Joining the Fight Against the Banished===
===Joining the Fight Against the Banished===
{{Main|Second Ark Conflict}}
Ten days after the destruction of [[Intrepid Eye]], Lopis, Ash and Olivia attend a funeral for Mark and the pilot who was killed stopping the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]] and the [[Covenant loyalists]]. [[Captain]] [[James Cutter]] extends an invitation for the team to join the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} and help in their [[Second Ark Conflict|ongoing conflict]] with the [[Banished]] for control of the Ark. Unable to return home and wanting to continue fighting, the surviving Ferrets accept Cutter's offer.{{Ref/Novel|DW|Detail=Epilogue}}
Ten days after the destruction of Intrepid Eye, Lopis, Ash and Olivia attended a funeral for Mark and the pilot who was killed stopping the Keepers of the One Freedom and a surviving group of [[Dhas Bhasvod's Covenant]] led by [[Prelate]] [[Dhas Bhasvod]]. [[Captain]] [[James Cutter]] extended an invitation for the team to join the crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} and help in their [[Second Ark Conflict|ongoing conflict]] with the Banished for control of the Ark. Unable to return home and wanting to continue fighting, the surviving Ferrets accepted Cutter's offer.{{Ref/Novel|DW|Detail=Epilogue}}


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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==Sources==
==Sources==
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