Editing Greg van Eekhout

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|death=[[2558#September|September 2558]]
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**[[Office of Naval Intelligence]]{{Ref/Reuse|ENVOYC12}}
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'''[[Commander]] Greg van Eekhout''' was a [[commissioned officer]] in the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]. In [[2558#September|September 2558]], he was the commander of [[Gila Station]] on [[Carrow]], as part of an assignment in order to monitor the city of [[Suraka]].{{Ref/Reuse|ENVOYC12}}

==Biography==
===Pre-Carrow Conflict===
Sometime after the residents of Suraka returned to their city in [[2553]], van Eekhout was stationed at [[Gila Station]] in order to keep tabs on the [[Sharquoi]] hive beneath the city.{{Ref/Novel|Id=ENVOYC13|Env|Chapter=13}} During this time, he bribed a resupply coordinator in order to receive a supply of vodka.{{Ref/Reuse|ENVOYC12}}

===Carrow Conflict===
At the onset of the [[Carrow Conflict]], van Eekhout closely monitored the [[Sangheili]] and [[Jiralhanae]] fleets in orbit as well as the [[Voice of Maardoth]] presence in Suraka. Later, he received [[Gray Team]] and a wounded [[Melody Azikiwe]] at Gila Station. He admitted Melody into a surgical suite to patch her up and then tried to engage [[Adriana-111]] and [[Michael-120]] about the [[SPARTAN-II program]] over drinks. After Melody's surgery was finished, van Eekhout informed her that her staff of [[Adam Hsein]], [[Jens Forsburg]], and [[Victoria Weaver]] never arrived at the station and were presumed dead. They then discussed the tactical situation ad their ability to deploy Gray Team. After a tense discussion with Gray Team and some revelations regarding [[Operation: SUNSPEAR]], van Eekhout briefed the Spartans on the Sharquoi threat.{{Ref/Reuse|ENVOYC12}}{{Ref/Reuse|ENVOYC13}} Gila Station was subsequently breached by Sangheili commanded by [[Thars 'Sarov]]. Van Eekhout equipped Gray Team with a [[BR55 battle rifle]] and a [[Warthog]] and ordered them to head towards Suraka while he and Melody remained behind.{{Ref/Novel|Id=ENVOYC14|Env|Chapter=14}} He was then beaten by Thars while Melody was questioned about [[Rojka 'Kasaan]] and Gray Team. When Melody refused to provide information, Thars used his [[energy sword]] to cut van Eekhout in half, head to toe. Shortly thereafter, Gila Station [[self-destruct]]ed in response to the death of its assigned keeper, but Melody escaped with the help of Rojka. Melody called it van Eekhout's last gift.{{Ref/Novel|Id=ENVOYC15|Env|Chapter=15}}

==Personality and traits==
Van Eekhout was described as a thin man with jet black hair.{{Ref/Reuse|ENVOYC12}} He initially displayed a welcoming and friendly personality that gave way to a cold and calm demeanor that would be expected from an ONI agent. It is unclear which personality is genuine and which is a facade.{{Ref/Reuse|ENVOYC15}}

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Envoy]]'' {{1st}}

==Sources==
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