Editing Sarah Palmer

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{{Center|'''Palmer''' redirects here. For the Marine from [[Palace Hotel]], see [[Palmer (Marine)]]. For the archaeologist on [[Installation 00|the Ark]], see [[Nathaniel Palmer]].}}
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{{Quote|[[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|The Covies]] - They believe this is the home of [[Ur-Didact|one of their gods]]. The way I see it, if those freaks wanna meet God, it's our duty to help them along!|Commander Palmer in a speech to the [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]] being deployed to [[Requiem]]{{Ref/SpOps|Id=Departure|Departure}}}}

'''Spartan Commander Sarah E. Palmer'''{{Ref/Level|Id=Reclaimer|H4|[[H4:Reclaimer|Reclaimer]]}} ([[service number]] '''65287-98303-SP''') is a soldier in the [[Spartan Operations|Spartan]] branch of the [[United Nations Space Command]] armed forces and a veteran of the [[Human-Covenant War]]. After the war, Palmer transferred from the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers|Shock Troopers]]{{Ref/Reuse|Initiation1}} to the newly-independent branch, and was augmented as one of the first [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IV supersoldiers]].<ref name="Reed">[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/06/03/Halo-Initiation-Writer-Interview.aspx ''Halo Waypoint'': ''Halo Initiation Writer Interview'']</ref> She is currently assigned as the Commanding Officer of the 300-member Spartan contingent aboard {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}.{{Ref/Reuse|Initiation2}}{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}

==Biography==
===Early life and military career===
{{Quote|I'm Lance Corporal Sarah Palmer, ODST. And I love my job.|Palmer about herself{{Ref/Reuse|Initiation1}}}}
[[File:Haloinitiation1variant.jpg|thumb|left|180px|Sarah Palmer fighting a Jiralhanae Chieftain.]]
Palmer was born [[2527|April 13, 2527]] on [[Luna]] to embittered colonial parents, who possessed a strong dislike of the [[United Nations Space Command]]. They died when she was young, however, and she was adopted.{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}} Her adopted father did not share the views of her birth parents, and he was instrumental in her joining the [[UNSC Marine Corps]].{{Ref/Reuse|Initiation1}} Palmer joined the Corps sometime during the 2540s, and served twelve tours on eight different worlds as an [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]].{{Ref/Reuse|Guide}}{{Ref/Note|Id=rank|1=Palmer's biography on the official ''Halo 4'' website states that she was a Lieutenant throughout much of her Marine career, though it does not specify her grade. However, throughout Issue #1 of ''Halo: Initiation'' (set in October 2552), then-ODST Palmer is referred to as a Lance Corporal, with her being promoted to Corporal at the issue's conclusion. ''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'' states that Palmer's leadership was the primary reason for her selection as a Spartan. However, a Lance Corporal has no authority aside from leading a fireteam in the absence of a Corporal (which, in practice, would provide no command experience), lending credence to the original source. Nonetheless, [[343 Industries]] later [https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/catalog-interaction/4c3e1c6f-6519-4ee0-83a4-4bac13bf07a3/posts?page=14#post263 confirmed via Catalog] that Palmer was a Corporal at the time of her transfer and was already in line for rapid promotion to Sergeant. ''Halo: New Blood'' reveals that she was already a Lance Corporal in 2546; it is possible that she was promoted to a higher grade before being demoted back to E3 by the events of ''Initiation''.}}{{Ref/Note|Id=lieutenant|{{Plain|[https://twitter.com/schlerf/status/432284571351404544 According to ''Halo 4'' writer Chris Schlerf]}}, Captain Del Rio's order ''"Lieutenant, arrest that man!"'' on the level ''[[H4:Reclaimer|Reclaimer]]'' was originally meant to be directed at Palmer; this is corroborated by his conspicuous gesturing at her, the fact there are no additional characters shown in the frame, and Palmer's visibly conflicted reaction to the order. However, after the [[Spartan Operations#Organization|rank structure]] of the Spartan branch was changed, Del Rio was retconned into addressing an {{Plain|[https://twitter.com/awesumsauce1/status/431822010738827265 off-screen Navy lieutenant instead]}}.}}

In [[2546]], [[Lance Corporal]] Palmer was attached to ODST squadron [[Gamma-Six]], under the command of Sergeant [[Pham]] during the [[Covenant]]'s [[Battle of Sargasso|attack]] on [[Sargasso]]. During the battle, the squad was sent to the town of [[Belisk]] to protect [[Lethbridge Industrial]]'s latest military-grade munitions manufactured for the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]. While Gamma-Six protected the facility, ONI tasked [[Alpha-Nine]] with retrieval of the facility's research data before the Covenant could claim it.{{Ref/Novel|NB|Page=25}} However, Palmer and Gamma-Six were unaware of the fact that ONI had intended for the squad to serve as a distraction, allowing Alpha-Nine to recover the data with little resistance. As Alpha-Nine completed their mission and prepared to leave Belisk, [[Edward Buck]], squad leader for Alpha-Nine, overheard Palmer - who had assumed command of Gamma-Six upon Sgt. Pham's death - questioning the lack of extraction. Command informed Gamma-Six that the amount of hostiles at their position made extraction impossible and ordered their retreat to a safer location. As two [[Type-26 Banshee]]s assaulted Palmer's position, Buck ignored his orders and led Alpha-Nine to rescue Gamma-Six. By the time Alpha-Nine arrived, Palmer was the only surviving member of her squad. Together, the ODSTs eliminated the remaining Covenant forces assaulting their position and returned to [[Unidentified UNSC military base|base]] in a civilian truck.{{Ref/Novel|NB|Page=38-44}}

In [[2552#October|October 2552]], Lance Corporal Palmer was part of an ODST unit deployed to reinforce a UNSC outpost under attack by the Covenant. Immediately upon touchdown, Palmer single-handedly defended [[Kovalic|Admiral Kovalic]], who was escaping the outpost with the base's [[Artificial intelligence|AI]]. Upon emerging from her [[M8900 drop pod|M8900 SOEIV]], LCpl Palmer fought off several Covenant forces, including several [[Unggoy]] and no less than two [[Jiralhanae]], one of which was a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain|Chieftain]]. During the brief firefight, she was hit by a [[Type-33 Needler]] shard, surviving thanks only to her [[ODST armor|armor]]. Showing ingenuity and bravery in the face of insurmountable odds - including flipping a [[M12 Warthog|Warthog]] with a [[M9 fragmentation grenade|grenade]] and eliminating a Chieftain - LCpl Palmer successfully rescued the Admiral and was subsequently promoted to the rank of Corporal with intentions of a rapid promotion to Sergeant.{{Ref/Comic|Id=Initiation1|HInit|Issue=1}}{{Ref/NoteReuse|rank}}

===Becoming a SPARTAN-IV===
[[File:Initiation-Training.jpg|thumb|180px|Spartan Sarah Palmer training against UNSC Marines.]]
{{Quote|We're Spartans, Jun...it's time to start acting like it.|Palmer to [[Jun-A266]] on her first operation as a Spartan{{Ref/Reuse|Initiation2}}}}
In [[2553|January 2553]], following her promotion to Corporal, Palmer received medical care for her injuries sustained in the rescue of Admiral Kovalic aboard the [[Lockhart medical station|''Lockhart'' medical station]]. There she was approached by Jun-A266, a former [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]]. Due to her preceding mission and service record as a whole - though her leadership was a major factor in her candidacy - Jun offered her a place as the first recruit for the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s SPARTAN-IV program.{{Ref/Reuse|Initiation1}}{{Ref/Reuse|Reed}}

Though initially expressing incredulity towards the offer, Palmer accepted and joined the Spartans. She and four other candidates - [[Edward Davis]], [[Yeong-hao Holst]], [[Vladimir Scruggs]], and [[Joel Thomas]] - underwent a series of biological and chemical [[Project ORCHID|augmentations]] that lasted three weeks. Following the two days it took them to adjust to the enhancements, Palmer and her fellow Spartan IV's [[Spartan Training and Qualification Program|trained]] under the supervision of Jun-A266 and [[Musa-096]], a former Spartan II who was largely responsible for the formation of the program. During a [[Tactical training round|simulated engagement]] with a squad of fifty Marines, Palmer displayed an overzealous desire to complete the objective, rushing forward at the expense of her teammates. Jun expressed embarrassment at the Spartans' poor performance, to which Spartans Scruggs and Thomas pointed out that they lacked the fabled [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Spartan]] armor. Musa-096 then addressed the squad, informing them that they would receive their armor when they deserved it. He impressed upon them their new ranks and roles as Spartans, singling out Palmer as an example that Spartans do not rush ahead and seek glory for themselves. Palmer would take this lesson to heart.{{Ref/Reuse|Initiation2}}

Later [[2553#January|that month]], the Spartan-IV's were transferred aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}, currently undergoing the final stages of construction in the [[Oort cloud]]. These five Spartans were the only ones aboard the ship at the time, though ''Infinity'' would later maintain a complement of up to three hundred Spartans after her shakedown cruise.{{Ref/Reuse|Initiation2}}
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===Rebel incursion on ''Infinity''===
[[File:HI Ilsa and palmer.png|thumb|250px|Palmer fighting against Ilsa Zane.]]
{{Main|Raid on UNSC Infinity}}
{{Quote|I'll show you what a real Spartan looks like.|Palmer to Ilsa Zane during their fight{{Ref/Reuse|Initiation3}}}}
During Palmer's transfer to the ''Infinity'', [[New Colonial Alliance|a group]] of [[Insurrectionist]]s led by [[Ilsa Zane]] — a former participant in the prototype phase of the SPARTAN-IV program — captured [[Andrew Del Rio|Captain Andrew Del Rio]] and the bridge crew, in addition to disabling the ship's AI, [[Aine]]. Palmer asked [[Thomas Lasky|Commander Thomas Lasky]], the ship's [[executive officer]], if the Armor Bay was operational enough for the Spartans to arm themselves. While it was operational, Lasky informed the Spartan that armor selection was limited. Choosing function over form, Palmer selected a suit of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/S variant|GEN2 Scout armor]], which would remain her armament from that point on. Jun objected, informing Palmer that she wasn't cleared for a suit of MJOLNIR armor, to which she repeated Musa's words that they were Spartans, and it was time to "start acting like it."{{Ref/Reuse|Initiation2}} Palmer and Davis repelled the takeover attempt, distinguishing themselves during the engagement.{{Ref/Reuse|Reed}} The two Spartans made their way to the bridge along the exterior hull of the ship, while the remainder of the squad reached a security panel to give Del Rio access to the bridge. Upon breaching the bridge, causing a decompression of the cabin, Palmer engaged Zane in hand-to-hand combat. Despite Zane's superior physical augmentations, Palmer got the upper hand and knocked the rebel leader out of the ship's airlock with the assistance of Aine after she was reactivated by Captain Del Rio.{{Ref/Comic|Id=Initiation3|HInit|Issue=3}}

===Draco III rebellion===
{{Main|Draco III rebellion}}
In [[2554]], during the resettlement of [[Draco III]], the [[United Rebel Front]] attacked the capital city of [[New Albany]] in an attempt to take control of the planet. Palmer and several other SPARTAN-IVs were tasked with eliminating the insurgents throughout the city, while ODST squad Alpha-Nine was ordered to eliminate URF Captain [[Ingridson]] in the city's [[Draco III capitol building|capitol building]]. However, the ODSTs' mission resulted in a stand-off between the insurgents and Alpha-Nine. Palmer offered to assist them, but Buck declined as he was afraid that their appearance would lead to Ingridson executing the captured "[[The Rookie|rookie]]".{{Ref/Novel|NB|Page=88-89}}

Palmer later warned Buck of more URF soldiers moving in on Alpha-Nine's location, but Buck was unable to respond as he had removed his helmet in an attempt to humanize himself to Ingridson. When Alpha-Nine was given the opportunity to engage the insurgents, Buck requested for Palmer and her Spartans to cover their backs from the incoming rebel soldiers. Once all rebels in the area were killed or captured, the two teams met up in the capitol building's main hall.{{Ref/Novel|NB|Page=94-95}} Palmer's success in the SPARTAN-IV program partially inspired Buck to join himself.{{Ref/Novel|NB|Page=86}}

===Battle of Draetheus V===
{{Main|Battle of Draetheus V}}
[[File:HSA-FullCover.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Palmer during the Battle of Draetheus V.]]
In [[2554]], Palmer and Davis were stationed on [[X50]], [[Draetheus V]]'s [[moon]], where they defended against [[Merg Vol's Covenant]] forces. Palmer and a contingent of Marines worked to destroy artillery on [[Mirror Flats]] on the moon. Despite the efforts of the UNSC forces, Vol's Covenant managed to surpass them in less than an hour, forcing Palmer to go to Draetheus V to inform the planet of the impending attack while Davis led the UNSC defensive on X50.{{Ref/Level|SA|Operation A: Umbra}} On Draetheus V, Palmer led the UNSC forces in the defense of [[Faraday Base]] and later eliminated several [[Sangheili]] commanders.{{Ref/Level|SA|Operation B: Tempered Shield}}

Vol's Covenant forces soon discovered that the X50 was a former [[Forerunner]] [[orbital reformer]] capable of planetary destruction and used it on the planet. With the planet on the verge of collapse, Palmer, with a handful of UNSC forces, assaulted Vol's Covenant landing zones on the planet and took over Vol's Covenant ships to evacuate the planet.{{Ref/Level|SA|Operation D: Captured Chance}} Soon, after Spartan Davis was killed by Sangheili forces on the moon, Palmer led an operation to eliminate Merg Vol. By appropriating one of his lieutenants' ships, Palmer managed to infiltrate Vol's Covenant base on X50 and remove Merg's lieutenants before facing Merg Vol himself at the activation site. Despite the impossibilities, Palmer engaged Vol and his [[Kig-Yar]] reinforcements. After a long skirmish, Palmer executed Merg Vol with her [[M6H magnum]] and destroyed the artifact. After this, Palmer and the remaining Marines escaped the moon moments before the artifact was sabotaged.{{Ref/Level|SA|Operation E: Frostbite}}

Sometime later, Palmer returned to X50 after discovering a Forerunner signal from inside the "moon". Tracking the source of the signal, Palmer fought through the remaining members of Merg Vol's Covenant. After arriving at the source of the signal, she discovered that source was the remains of Edward Davis, who had died during the battle. The installation disintegrated Davis's corpse and encapsulated it in an unknown device, and with the help of a [[D77H-TCI Pelican]], Palmer took the remains of her comrade with her.{{Ref/Level|Id=hydra|SA|Operation F: Hydra}}
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===First tour on Requiem===
[[File:H4 Marine John Palmer Lasky.jpg|thumb|250px|A Marine, MCPO John-117 and Commanders Palmer and Lasky being briefed by Captain Del Rio of ''Infinity's'' status.]]
{{Quote|I thought you'd be taller.|Palmer upon meeting John-117{{Ref/Reuse|h4infinity}}}}
In [[2557|July 2557]], Palmer was stationed aboard ''Infinity'' and was the commander of the three hundred SPARTAN-IVs aboard the vessel. ''Infinity'' intercepted a distress beacon from the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}} near the [[Forerunner]] [[shield world]] [[Requiem]]; the remains of the vessel carried [[Master Chief Petty Officer|MCPO]] [[John-117]], one of the few remaining [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-IIs]], as well as his AI companion [[Cortana]].{{Ref/Film|FuD|Part=1}} ''Infinity'' was soon drawn inside the shield world, where its Spartan contingent was deployed to battle both local [[Promethean]] constructs under the command of the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]], as well as [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] forces. The Master Chief rendezvoused with the Spartans under Palmer's command and eventually made his way aboard ''Infinity''.{{Ref/Level|Id=h4infinity|H4|[[H4:Infinity|Infinity]]}}

Palmer later sent [[Gypsy Company]] to aid the Master Chief and Lasky in an attack on the gravity well generator, but did not participate in the battle herself. Later, when the Master Chief refused to hand over Cortana aboard ''Infinity'', determined to stop the Didact alone, Palmer and the rest of the bridge crew ignored Captain Del Rio's orders to stop the Master Chief, allowing the SPARTAN-II to leave without attempting to stop him.{{Ref/Reuse|Reclaimer}}{{Ref/NoteReuse|lieutenant}}

===Second tour on Requiem===
{{Main|Requiem Campaign}}
====First missions====
{{Quote|Your new workplace is a planet called 'Requiem'. Some of the old hands here know what you're in for. The rest of you—you're due for an education.|Palmer briefing ''Infinity's'' Spartans on their deployment to Requiem{{Ref/Reuse|Departure}}}}
In [[2558|February 2558]], ''Infinity'' was deployed back to Requiem.{{Ref/Reuse|Departure}} On February 8, Palmer authorized Operation: ALL-SEEING EYE, which entailed [[Fireteam Majestic]]'s deployment to the surface to recover [[Requiem slipspace artifacts|a Forerunner artifact]].{{Ref/Game|H4|[[Halo 4 Limited Edition|Limited Edition bonus content]]}} She also deployed [[Fireteam Crimson]] with a similar objective in support of Majestic; Crimson eventually recovered the artifact. After the artifact was brought aboard ''Infinity'', it suddenly emitted an energy pulse and started draining power from the ship. When the [[artificial gravity]] was disabled, Palmer magnetized her boots to stay on the ground. She then ran at the artifact and kicked it, temporarily deactivating the device. After [[Henry Glassman|Doctor Henry Glassman]] began examining the artifact it reactivated, pulling Dr. Glassman inside it through [[Slipspace translocation|a portal]]. Captain Lasky attempted to save Glassman, but Palmer noticed he was being pulled in as well and tackled him, keeping him out of harm's way.{{Ref/SpOps|Artifact (Spartan Ops)|EpisodeLinkText=Artifact}}

After the incident, [[Catherine Halsey|Doctor Catherine Halsey]] was brought in to examine the artifact in Glassman's absence. Palmer expressed particular disdain for Halsey, believing that ONI incarcerated her for a reason. Her suspicions were not entirely wrong, as it was later revealed that Halsey was secretly communicating with [[Jul 'Mdama|someone]]. After this discovery, Lasky ordered Palmer to arrest Dr. Halsey. She was not heard from for some time, forcing [[Jared Miller]] to run Spartan operations with ''Infinity'' [[Roland|AI Roland]] in her absence.{{Ref/SpOps|Catherine}}{{Ref/SpOps|Memento Mori}}

[[File:H4-CmdrPalmer-DoublePistols.jpg|thumb|250px|Commander Palmer aims a pair of M6H pistols during the Promethean raid on the ''Infinity''.]]
Palmer eventually returned to run operations again, and later held off Jul 'Mdama's Covenant/Promethean forces when the alliance attempted to retake the artifact that Crimson had recovered.{{Ref/SpOps|Scattered}}{{Ref/SpOps|Id=Invasion|Invasion (Spartan Ops)|EpisodeLinkText=Invasion}} However, she failed to realize the true goal of their invasion until it was too late: while arguing with Dr. Halsey, a [[Promethean Knight]] translocated behind her and temporarily incapacitated her before taking Dr. Halsey. Angered by this, Palmer slammed down on the holo-table, denting it, and left the bridge.{{Ref/SpOps|Id=expendable|Expendable}}

====Further operations====
{{Quote|Textbook example of kicking ass! Well done, Crimson.|Palmer observing Fireteam Crimson's progress{{Ref/Reuse|crystal ball}}}}
She later returned to running Ops just as Crimson was redeployed to [[the Apex]]. She ordered Crimson to shut down three [[slipspace]] portals in the area, while Miller detected an SOS Morse code signal on 'Mdama's Covenant frequency. After Crimson secured the Apex for [[Fireteam Lancer]], Palmer sent Fireteam Crimson to assist Majestic who were under attack from [[Covenant artillery (Requiem)|Covenant artillery]] and needed assistance.{{Ref/SpOps|Expendable|Unfinished Business}} As they arrived at the artillery's [[Cyclone|location]], Miller told her 'Mdama's Covenant seemed prepared for them, as if they knew they were coming; she told him not to be paranoid. However, after Crimson had destroyed all of 'Mdama's Covenant artillery, Palmer's suspicions increased. After eliminating hostiles, Crimson left to regroup with [[Fireteam Lancer]] to attack one of 'Mdama's recently discovered bases in the [[Warrens]].{{Ref/SpOps|Expendable|Majestic Rescue}} While the two fireteams were attacking the base, Miller picked up the mysterious SOS signal again, originating from a nearby cave. Lancer and Crimson made their way into the cave and discovered the source of the mysterious SOS signal was from [[Fireteam Switchback]], who were being held prisoner by 'Mdama's Covenant. Shortly after, the Spartan fireteams were extracted.{{Ref/SpOps|Expendable|Lancer}} After interrogating a [[Sangheili]], Palmer sent Crimson to the area where 'Mdama's Covenant was intercepting UNSC transmissions. Crimson soon discovered a captured [[UNSC Army|Army]] Pelican that was being used to listen in on UNSC communications. After Crimson cleared the area, Palmer had Dalton destroy the dropship.{{Ref/SpOps|Id=crystal ball|Expendable|Crystal Ball}}

Later, [[Henry Glassman|Doctor Henry Glassman]] needed help reading the holographic map of Requiem that [[Anthony Madsen|Spartan Anthony Madsen]] recovered from [[Gek 'Lhar]]. Palmer ordered Crimson to check out a location marked by [[Gabriel Thorne|Spartan Gabriel Thorne]]. Glassman used the map to help Crimson activate a friendly [[Beam turret|automated defense turret]] grid and heavy weapons; Palmer was impressed with this. After finding a stockpile of Promethean heavy weapons, Miller had Crimson evacuated.{{Ref/SpOps|Id=glassman|Expendable|Glassman}}

====Assassin for ONI====
[[File:H4SO Ep9 Palmer-with-knife.jpg|thumb|250px|Sarah Palmer performing ONI's task.]]
{{Quote|Orders are orders, Tom. This isn't my first rodeo.|Sarah Palmer to Cpt. Lasky before leaving for ONI's mission{{Ref/Reuse|key}}}}
When orders from [[Serin Osman|Admiral Serin Osman]] came down to kill Dr. Halsey, Palmer decided to carry it out personally. Lasky attempted to stop her, voicing his protests against ONI using the conventional military to carry out their assassinations, particularly when the target was a civilian. When Lasky continued to protest, Palmer said she wouldn't see him [[court-martial]]ed because of Halsey. Lasky finally ordered her to stand down, but she ignored him, responding that orders were orders.{{Ref/SpOps|Id=key|Key}}

She eventually made her way to Halsey's position, quietly taking out Sangheili guards with her [[combat knife]]. She made it into the "shrine" shortly after [[Gabriel Thorne]] had, killing a Sangheili about to sneak up on him. She tried to shoot and kill Dr. Halsey but hit her in the shoulder. Promethean Knights started to [[Slipspace translocation|translocate]] into the area and she was forced to engage them. The rest of [[Fireteam Majestic]] showed up and engaged the Knights, Palmer attempted to make her way to Halsey. However, just as she and Thorne were about to reach her a Promethean Knight translocated in behind 'Mdama and escaped with him and Halsey. She yelled in frustration and asked why Majestic was there, DeMarco told her Captain Lasky had ordered them to rescue Dr. Halsey. She questioned why he would do that when she was a [[Treason|traitor]]. Thorne then told her about how Halsey made sure he got half of the [[Janus Key]].{{Ref/Reuse|key}} She then redeployed all Spartan fireteams to help in recovering Dr. Halsey.{{Ref/SpOps|Key|The Search for Halsey}}

====Escaping Requiem====
[[File:Palmer&majestic.jpg|thumb|250px|Sarah Palmer and Fireteam Majestic discussing their next move.]]
{{Quote|no=two|q1=If we have to find those artifacts before Infinity can leave...|Thorne|q2=Then let's get moving, Spartans.|Palmer|Palmer and Fireteam Majestic during their little field debriefing{{Ref/Reuse|Exodus}}}}
After the events in the Librarian's shrine, she and Fireteam Majestic were sent the deactivation codes of one of the [[Requiem slipspace artifacts]] in order to free ''Infinity'' from Requiem's orbit, while Fireteam Crimson deactivated the third. Suddenly 'Mdama's Covenant fleet flew overhead and left Requiem, entering slipspace just outside the exterior shell. The entire planet then began to move towards the system's sun and Palmer quickly ordered Majestic to move out.{{Ref/SpO