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{{Character | {{Character Infobox|variant=Human | ||
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|name=Lord Terrence Hood | |name=Lord Terrence Hood | ||
|image=[[File:H2A - Hood.png|300px]] | |image=[[File:H2A - Hood.png|300px]] | ||
|homeworld=[[Earth]]<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/lord-terrence-hood '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Lord Terrence Hood'']</ref> | |homeworld=[[Earth]]<ref name="universe">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/lord-terrence-hood '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Lord Terrence Hood'']</ref> | ||
|species=[[Human]] | |||
|gender=Male | |||
|birth=[[2490|September 4, 2490]]<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 113''</ref> | |birth=[[2490|September 4, 2490]]<ref>'''[[Halo: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 113''</ref> | ||
|death= | |death= | ||
| | |rank=[[Fleet Admiral]] | ||
|gender=Male | |gender=Male | ||
|height={{Convert| | |height={{Convert|193.04|cm|ftin|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|mass={{Convert|96.6|kg|lb|sp=us}} | |mass={{Convert|96.6|kg|lb|sp=us}}<ref name="universe"/> | ||
|hair=White, bald {{C|formerly blonde}} | |hair=White, bald {{C|formerly blonde}} | ||
|eyes=Blue | |eyes=Blue | ||
|sn=07960-48392-TH<ref name="universe"/> | |||
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|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | |affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Quote|We will take our city back. And drive [[Covenant|our enemy]] into the grave they've been so happily digging.|Lord Terrence Hood, to UNSC Marines just before the [[Battle of Voi]] | {{Quote|We will take our city back. And drive [[Covenant|our enemy]] into the grave they've been so happily digging.|Lord Terrence Hood, to UNSC Marines just before the [[Battle of Voi]]}} | ||
'''Lord Terrence Hood''' ([[service number]] '''07960-48392-TH''') is a | '''Fleet Admiral Lord Terrence Hood''' ([[service number]] '''07960-48392-TH''') is a flag officer of the [[UNSC Navy]] and [[Chief of Naval Operations]]. In this capacity, he served as the ''de facto'' leader of [[Human|humanity's]] war effort during the latter years of the [[Human-Covenant War]]. By [[2558]], he continues to serve as the Chairman of the [[UNSC Security Council]].<ref name="universe"/> | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Early career=== | ===Early career=== | ||
[[File:Hoodyoung.png|thumb|200px|left| | [[File:Hoodyoung.png|thumb|200px|left|Hood on the UNSC Spirit of Fire]] | ||
A British noble,<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia | A British noble,<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', page ??</ref> Hood served as [[James Cutter]]'s [[executive officer]] onboard the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} until November [[2530]], when Hood took command of his own vessel, the {{UNSCShip|Roman Blue}}. | ||
[[2531#February|Three months later]], during the [[Battle of Arcadia]], Hood was assigned to recover a | [[2531#February|Three months later]], during the [[Battle of Arcadia]], Hood was assigned to recover a log buoy dropped by the ''Spirit of Fire''. However, as the colony was already deemed lost by UNSC command, ''Roman Blue'' was also ordered to withhold from engaging the enemy in combat. However, Hood, enraged by the massive losses the Covenant had already inflicted on humanity, ordered his crew to attack a {{Class|CPV|heavy destroyer}}. Consequently, the ''Spirit of Fire''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s log buoy was not recovered. Hood would subsequently view himself as responsible for the ''Spirit of Fire'''s disappearance.<ref name="HE5">'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 5|Issue #5]]''</ref> | ||
Out of guilt, Hood provided financial support for both Cutter's legitimate family (his apparent widow [[Mary Cutter|Mary]] and [[Cutter's daughter|their daughter]]) and his secret one, supporting [[Daniel Clayton]]'s mother for years.<ref name="HE5"/> | |||
Out of guilt, Hood provided financial support for both Cutter's legitimate family (his apparent widow [[Mary Cutter|Mary]] and [[Cutter's daughter|their daughter]]) and his secret one, supporting [[Daniel Clayton]]'s mother for years. | |||
After the battle on Arcadia, Hood was reassigned to the frigate {{UNSCShip|Burlington}} in a fleet-support role, and the command of the ''Roman Blue'' passed to Captain [[William Webb]].<ref name="ItF">'''[[Halo: Fractures]]''', ''[[Into the Fire]] (page ???)''</ref> | After the battle on Arcadia, Hood was reassigned to the frigate {{UNSCShip|Burlington}} in a fleet-support role, and the command of the ''Roman Blue'' passed to Captain [[William Webb]].<ref name="ItF">'''[[Halo: Fractures]]''', ''[[Into the Fire]] (page ???)''</ref> | ||
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=== | ===Human-Covenant War=== | ||
Hood was a decorated combat veteran as the [[Human-Covenant War]] neared its end. [[SPARTAN-II]]s saved his life twice and he generally defended the program against its detractors, such as [[Colonel]] [[James Ackerson]]. Hood met [[John-117]] prior to the [[Fall of Reach]].<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', page ??</ref> | |||
Hood was a decorated | |||
He had been promoted to [[Fleet Admiral]] and taken the seat of Chairman of the [[UNSC Security Council]],<ref name="universe"/> while serving as the UNSC's Chief of Naval Operations by September 4, 2552. In the aftermath of the [[Fall of Reach]], Hood received [[Lieutenant]] [[Wagner]]'s report on the Fall of Reach in front of the Council. The admiral was interested in the fate of the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} and its SPARTAN-IIs, and was dismayed to find most of the supersoldiers had been expended during the battle. Hood also considered Wagner's petition to authorize a mission to search for survivors on Reach.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', page ??</ref> | |||
===Battle of Earth=== | |||
{{main|Battle of Earth}} | {{main|Battle of Earth}} | ||
[[File:H2A-KeyesMedal.jpg|thumb| | [[File:H2A-KeyesMedal.jpg|thumb|250px|Hood presenting [[Jacob Keyes]]' posthumous [[Colonial Cross]] to [[Miranda Keyes]].]] | ||
In [[2552#October|October 2552]], Hood presided over an awards ceremony aboard ''[[ | In [[2552#October|October 2552]], Hood presided over an awards ceremony aboard ''[[Cairo Station]]'' recognizing the participants of the [[Battle of Installation 04]]. [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Jacob Keyes]] and [[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery Junior Johnson|Avery Johnson]] were awarded the [[Colonial Cross]]; [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Miranda Keyes]] received her father's posthumous award. | ||
The ceremony was interrupted by the attack on Earth by the [[Prophet of Regret]]'s [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration|fleet]]. The admiral ordered [[John-117]] to defend ''Cairo'' from enemy boarders and assumed command of the defense from the station<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', level ''[[Cairo Station]]''</ref> into the following weeks. | The ceremony was interrupted by the attack on Earth by the [[Prophet of Regret]]'s [[Fleet of Sacred Consecration|fleet]]. The admiral ordered [[John-117]] to defend ''Cairo'' from enemy boarders and assumed command of the defense from the station<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', level ''[[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]]''</ref> into the following weeks. | ||
Some time afterwards, [[Frederic-104]] was subjected to a psychological analysis conducted by [[Veronica Clayton|Dr. Veronica Clayton]] of the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]. As the doctor began pressuring the Spartan on decisions he made during the battle for Reach, Hood, who had not authorized the evaluation, came in and had [[Military police|MPs]] escort the doctor away, ordering Fred to rejoin [[Blue Team]] and defend the planet.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike (2010)''', ''Adjunct''</ref> | Some time afterwards, [[Frederic-104]] was subjected to a psychological analysis conducted by [[Veronica Clayton|Dr. Veronica Clayton]] of the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]. As the doctor began pressuring the Spartan on decisions he made during the battle for Reach, Hood, who had not authorized the evaluation, came in and had [[Military police|MPs]] escort the doctor away, ordering Fred to rejoin [[Blue Team]] and defend the planet.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike (2010)''', ''Adjunct''</ref> | ||
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{{Quote|multi=yes|q1=Master Chief, you mind telling me what you're doing on that [[Forerunner Dreadnought|ship]]?|q2=Sir... finishing this fight.|Lord Hood|John-117|Lord Hood discovers the Chief's return to Earth}} | {{Quote|multi=yes|q1=Master Chief, you mind telling me what you're doing on that [[Forerunner Dreadnought|ship]]?|q2=Sir... finishing this fight.|Lord Hood|John-117|Lord Hood discovers the Chief's return to Earth}} | ||
[[File:LordHood.jpg|thumb| | [[File:LordHood.jpg|thumb|250px|Lord Hood on his last communication to [[Crow's Nest]].]] | ||
Hood was commanding from a damaged ''Cairo'' when [[John-117]] arrived in the Sol System aboard a Covenant-controlled [[Forerunner Dreadnought]]. The Spartan established communications with the admiral, indicating he was aboard the alien ship.<ref>'''Halo 2''', level ''[[ | Hood was commanding from a damaged ''Cairo'' when [[John-117]] arrived in the Sol System aboard a Covenant-controlled [[Forerunner Dreadnought]]. The Spartan established communications with the admiral, indicating he was aboard the alien ship.<ref>'''Halo 2''', level ''[[High Charity (level)|High Charity]]''</ref> | ||
John-117 was not the only returnee from [[Installation 05]]. Commander Keyes and Sergeant Johnson preceded him. Hood gave Johnson permission to interrogate a [[Quick to Adjust|rebel Huragok]], which had been extracted several weeks earlier from [[New Mombasa]] by Captain [[Veronica Dare|Dare]]'s [[Buck's squad|Helljumper squad]]. The UNSC was interested in [[The Portal|what]] the Covenant were looking for.<ref>'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''', ''Epilogue''</ref> | John-117 was not the only returnee from [[Installation 05]]. Commander Keyes and Sergeant Johnson preceded him. Hood gave Johnson permission to interrogate a [[Quick to Adjust|rebel Huragok]], which had been extracted several weeks earlier from [[New Mombasa]] by Captain [[Veronica Dare|Dare]]'s [[Buck's squad|Helljumper squad]]. The UNSC was interested in [[The Portal|what]] the Covenant were looking for.<ref>'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''', ''Epilogue''</ref> | ||
[[File:Hood Pelican.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Lord Hood grimly watches [[Miranda Keyes]] and the [[John-117|Master Chief]] as his [[D77H-TCI|Pelican]] leaves the ''Shadow of Intent'''s hangar.]] | |||
The battle left the admiral with few ships. By now it was obvious the Covenant were excavating something near New Mombasa. Commander Keyes proposed a daring offensive to destroy the grounded Forerunner ship; Hood gave his approval only after John-117 was recovered. Once the Spartan and [[Thel 'Vadam]] disabled local enemy air defenses, Hood led a squadron of frigates and [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword]] fighters from the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', level ''[[Tsavo Highway (level)|Tsavo Highway]]''</ref> in a low altitude strike on the dreadnought. The attack failed and the Covenant left through a slipspace portal to [[Installation 00]].<ref>'''Halo 3''', level ''[[The Storm]]''</ref><ref name="floodgate">'''Halo 3''', level ''[[Floodgate]]''</ref> | |||
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===Battle of Installation 00=== | |||
The departure of the Covenant was followed by a [[Flood]] attack. It was repelled with the aid of [[Swords of Sanghelios|Thel 'Vadam's Covenant faction]], and a message from [[Cortana]] was retrieved. The AI claimed a solution to the Flood could be found on Installation 00. Hood met with [[Shipmaster]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]] aboard the separatist [[CAS-class assault carrier|assault carrier]] ''[[Shadow of Intent]]''. The two disagreed on strategy. The admiral was not confident of the AI's advice given its damaged state and was prepared to fight a conventional battle against the Flood. The Shipmaster saw this guaranteed suicide as foolish and opted to lead an expedition through the portal to find Cortana's solution. [[John-117]] and Commander [[Miranda Keyes|Keyes]] agreed with the shipmaster, and convinced a weary Hood to spare ships and troops to accompany the Sangheili. Hood remained on Earth as the combined task force departed.<ref name="floodgate"/> The final stand he had expected never came, as the Flood-infested ''High Charity'' jumped directly toward the Ark from the vicinity of Mars.<ref name="Bulletin924">[https://blogs.halowaypoint.com/en-us/blogs/headlines/posts/the-halo-bulletin-9-24-14 '''Halo Waypoint''' - The Halo Bulletin: 9.24.14'']</ref> | |||
===Post-Covenant War=== | ===Post-Covenant War=== | ||
{{Quote|For us, the storm has passed. The war is over. But let us never forget those who journeyed into the howling dark and did not return. For their decision required courage beyond measure, sacrifice, and unshakable conviction that their fight...''our'' fight...was | {{Quote|For us, the storm has passed. The war is over. But let us never forget those who journeyed into the howling dark and did not return. For their decision required courage beyond measure, sacrifice, and unshakable conviction that their fight...''our'' fight...was elsewhere. As we start to rebuild, [[Voi Memorial|this hillside]] will remain barren, a memorial to heroes fallen. They ennobled all of us...and they shall not be forgotten.|Lord Hood's eulogy at the Voi Memorial, March 2553}} | ||
[[File:Handshake-large.jpg|thumb | [[File:Handshake-large.jpg|thumb|250px|Lord Hood and Thel 'Vadam shaking hands at Voi Memorial.]] | ||
After the [[Human-Covenant War]]'s conclusion, Hood took part in rebuilding the colonies. In January 2553, he headed a diplomatic mission to the remaining UEG colonies to discuss plans for reconstruction. Many colonies refused his offer, feeling that the UNSC abandoned them during the war.<ref>'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 70''</ref> Hood was instrumental in phasing out many of the emergency powers that the UNSC had acquired during the conflict; particularly its direct control of many civilian agencies within the UEG. Though he had no particular love of the politicians and academics who vied for the post of UEG President, he blocked all efforts to slow the official transition back to civilian government in 2553. | After the [[Human-Covenant War]]'s conclusion, Hood took part in rebuilding the colonies. In January 2553, he headed a diplomatic mission to the remaining UEG colonies to discuss plans for reconstruction. Many colonies refused his offer, feeling that the UNSC abandoned them during the war.<ref>'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 70''</ref> Hood was instrumental in phasing out many of the emergency powers that the UNSC had acquired during the conflict; particularly its direct control of many civilian agencies within the UEG. Though he had no particular love of the politicians and academics who vied for the post of UEG President, he blocked all efforts to slow the official transition back to civilian government in 2553.<ref name="universe"/> | ||
He believed that a formal peace with the [[Sangheili]], particularly [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] and [[Shipmaster]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]], could be made. Hood, along with [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Serin Osman]], [[Corporal]] [[Vasily Beloi]] and [[Evan Phillips|Dr. Evan Phillips]], were the first humans to visit [[Sanghelios]]. There, he and [[Thel 'Vadam]] discussed the fragile state of both species, as well as a treaty to formalize the peace. He invited 'Vadam to a memorial service on [[Earth]], and in return 'Vadam invited Phillips to study Sangheili history and culture on their homeworld.<ref>''Halo: Glasslands'', | He believed that a formal peace with the [[Sangheili]], particularly [[Arbiter]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] and [[Shipmaster]] [[Rtas 'Vadum]], could be made. Hood, along with [[Captain (Navy)|Captain]] [[Serin Osman]], [[Corporal]] [[Vasily Beloi]] and [[Evan Phillips|Dr. Evan Phillips]], were the first humans to visit [[Sanghelios]]. There, he and [[Thel 'Vadam]] discussed the fragile state of both species, as well as a treaty to formalize the peace. He invited 'Vadam to a memorial service on [[Earth]], and in return 'Vadam invited Phillips to study Sangheili history and culture on their homeworld.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''pages 358-361''</ref> | ||
In March 2553, he conducted [[Voi Memorial|the memorial service]] next to the [[Portal at Voi]], near the city of [[Voi]]. While he could not forgive the Sangheili for their actions during the war, he thanked Thel 'Vadam for his alliance, as well as for fighting alongside [[John-117]] to the end.<ref>'''Halo 3''', level ''[[Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo]]''</ref> | In March 2553, he conducted [[Voi Memorial|the memorial service]] next to the [[Portal at Voi]], near the city of [[Voi]]. While he could not forgive the Sangheili for their actions during the war, he thanked Thel 'Vadam for his alliance, as well as for fighting alongside [[John-117]] to the end.<ref>'''Halo 3''', level ''[[Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo]]''</ref> | ||
====Blooding Years==== | ====Blooding Years==== | ||
{{Quote|I have given my word to the Arbiter, and while it might not be fashionable to believe that still has some meaning, I shall keep it until he no longer honors his|Lord Hood}}<ref>''Halo: The Thursday War'', | {{Quote|I have given my word to the Arbiter, and while it might not be fashionable to believe that still has some meaning, I shall keep it until he no longer honors his|Lord Hood }}<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 317''</ref> | ||
Sometime later, Hood and [[Admiral]] [[Margaret Parangosky]] conducted an Admirals inspection of the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. Parangonsky informed him ''Infinity'' was ready to deploy, hoping to take her out on a "Thursday war" over Sanghelios, however, Hood initially declined.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 70''</ref> After [[Evan Phillips]] was trapped on Sanghelios due to the [[Blooding Years]], Hood contacted the Arbiter and asked for permission to land their own retrieval team to get Phillips, which the Arbiter eventually granted. Later on, as the crisis on Sanghelios intensified, Parangonsky convinced Hood to deploy ''Infinity'' in order to help protect the Arbiter and quell his opponents.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''pages 236-238''</ref> While orbiting Sanghelios aboard the ship, Parangosky and Hood received intel that [[Vadam keep]] was about to be breached by the [[Servants of the Abiding Truth]]. Hood contacted 'Vadam, who reluctantly agreed to accept Hood's help. ''Infinity'' turned the tide over Sanghelios as it destroyed the rebel destroyer ''[[Defender of Faith]]'' and forced the Abiding Truth to retreat from the planet. Hood later planned to invite 'Vadam onboard ''Infinity'' for a tour of the ship.<ref>''Halo: The Thursday War'', | Sometime later, Hood and [[Admiral]] [[Margaret Parangosky]] conducted an Admirals inspection of the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. Parangonsky informed him ''Infinity'' was ready to deploy, hoping to take her out on a "Thursday war" over Sanghelios, however, Hood initially declined.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 70''</ref> After [[Evan Phillips]] was trapped on Sanghelios due to the [[Blooding Years]], Hood contacted the Arbiter and asked for permission to land their own retrieval team to get Phillips, which the Arbiter eventually granted. Later on, as the crisis on Sanghelios intensified, Parangonsky convinced Hood to deploy ''Infinity'' in order to help protect the Arbiter and quell his opponents.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''pages 236-238''</ref> While orbiting Sanghelios aboard the ship, Parangosky and Hood received intel that [[Vadam keep]] was about to be breached by the [[Servants of the Abiding Truth]]. Hood contacted 'Vadam, who reluctantly agreed to accept Hood's help. ''Infinity'' turned the tide over Sanghelios as it destroyed the rebel destroyer ''[[Defender of Faith]]'' and forced the Abiding Truth to retreat from the planet. Hood later planned to invite 'Vadam onboard ''Infinity'' for a tour of the ship.<ref>'''Halo: The Thursday War''', ''page 405''</ref> | ||
====Operation: FAR STORM==== | ====Operation: FAR STORM==== | ||
After it was discovered that the active installations of the [[Halo Array]] were counting down to fire in several weeks, Hood convened in Bravo-6 with several high-ranking UNSC members and scientists concerning the crisis. It was proposed that a joint UNSC-Sangheili task force be sent to [[Installation 00]], the most likely source of the countdown, in order to prevent galactic extinction. Hood overruled Admiral Osman, who vehemently spoke against involving the Sangheili in [[Operation: FAR STORM|the operation]].<ref>''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'', Chapter 2</ref> | After it was discovered that the active installations of the [[Halo Array]] were counting down to fire in several weeks, Hood convened in Bravo-6 with several high-ranking UNSC members and scientists concerning the crisis. It was proposed that a joint UNSC-Sangheili task force be sent to [[Installation 00]], the most likely source of the countdown, in order to prevent galactic extinction. Hood overruled Admiral Osman, who vehemently spoke against involving the Sangheili in [[Operation: FAR STORM|the operation]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''', ''Chapter 2''</ref> | ||
====Diplomacy==== | ====Diplomacy==== | ||
On [[2556#October|October 31, 2556]], at 0447 hours Hood was sent a message by General [[R. Dellert]] as part of an ongoing conversation between the two concerning interspecies relations. In it, he let Hood know that he had learned of an operation (thanks to contacts with [[HIGHCOM Facility Bravo-6]]) wherein [[Fireteam Apollo]] was deployed to the exclusion zone around [[Threshold]] in violation of the [[Treaty of 2552]]. Some of the files he unearthed in the directive reports were originally Hood's and pertained to [[Battle for Earth]] in [[2552]]. Were the Arbiter to learn of this, it could undo years of work that has been put into diplomacy between the UEG and the Swords of Sanghelios. Dellert advised Hood to confront Admiral Parangosky about the matter. He also sent Hood data in the form of a translated conversation between [[Thel 'Vadamee]] and the [[Prophet of Stewardship]], that was recovered from the black-box of ''[[Undiminished Entelechy]]'' by Apollo.<ref> | On [[2556#October|October 31, 2556]], at 0447 hours Hood was sent a message by General [[R. Dellert]] as part of an ongoing conversation between the two concerning interspecies relations. In it, he let Hood know that he had learned of an operation (thanks to contacts with [[HIGHCOM Facility Bravo-6]]) wherein [[Fireteam Apollo]] was deployed to the exclusion zone around [[Threshold]] in violation of the [[Treaty of 2552]]. Some of the files he unearthed in the directive reports pertained were originally Hood's and pertained to [[Battle for Earth]] in [[2552]]. Were the Arbiter to learn of this, it could undo years of work that has been put into diplomacy between the UEG and the Swords of Sanghelios. Dellert advised Hood to confront Admiral Parangosky about the matter. He also sent Hood data in the form of a translated conversation between [[Thel 'Vadamee]] and the [[Prophet of Stewardship]], that was recovered from a the black-box of ''[[Undiminished Entelechy]]'' by Apollo.<ref>[[Halo Legendary Crate]] #3</ref> | ||
====New Phoenix Incident==== | ====New Phoenix Incident==== | ||
[[File:117 Debriefing.png|thumb|250px|Lord Hood talks to John-117 after the Spartan's debriefing.]] | [[File:117 Debriefing.png|thumb|250px|right|Lord Hood talks to John-117 after the Spartan's debriefing.]] | ||
After UNSC ''Infinity'' arrived at Earth [[2557#July|July 25, 2557]] to aid the UNSC Home Fleet in combating the oncoming attack lead by [[Ur-Didact|the Didact]], the UNSC Security Council learned that Captain [[Andrew Del Rio]] had abandoned John-117 on [[Requiem]] in the process. Hood and most members of the Security Council harshly judged Del Rio's actions at Requiem for leaving the Spartan behind and relieved him of command of ''Infinity''.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/andrew-del-rio '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Andrew Del Rio'']</ref> After John-117 managed to defeat the Didact at the loss of the population of [[New Phoenix]], Admiral Hood and the rest of the UNSC Security Council debriefed John-117 regarding the [[Battle of Requiem]]. The Council discussed the [[New Phoenix Incident]] and how to conceal the existence of the [[Forerunner]] Didact from the public. Unsure of the finality of the Didact's defeat, the Council decided to instead present the public with the story that the attack was carried out by the Covenant. After the debrief, Hood talked privately with John and apologized for the lack of professionalism of some members of the Council. Hood suggested that with his return, John could justifiably be promoted to an officer, perhaps even as high as Admiral. The Master Chief declined the offer. Hood then informed him that one hour prior, FLEETCOM had lost contact with a science team escorted by [[Team Black]] at [[Installation 03]], and that the attackers may have been [[Promethean]]s. On Hood's orders, John was then reunited with [[Blue Team]] and deployed immediately to Gamma Halo.<ref name="he8">'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 8|Issue #8]]''</ref> | After UNSC ''Infinity'' arrived at Earth [[2557#July|July 25, 2557]] to aid the UNSC Home Fleet in combating the oncoming attack lead by [[Ur-Didact|the Didact]], the UNSC Security Council learned that Captain [[Andrew Del Rio]] had abandoned John-117 on [[Requiem]] in the process. Hood and most members of the Security Council harshly judged Del Rio's actions at Requiem for leaving the Spartan behind and relieved him of command of ''Infinity''.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/andrew-del-rio '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Andrew Del Rio'']</ref> After John-117 managed to defeat the Didact at the loss of the population of [[New Phoenix]], Admiral Hood and the rest of the UNSC Security Council debriefed John-117 regarding the [[Battle of Requiem]]. The Council discussed the [[New Phoenix Incident]] and how to conceal the existence of the [[Forerunner]] Didact from the public. Unsure of the finality of the Didact's defeat, the Council decided to instead present the public with the story that the attack was carried out by the Covenant. After the debrief, Hood talked privately with John and apologized for the lack of professionalism of some members of the Council. Hood suggested that with his return, John could justifiably be promoted to an officer, perhaps even as high as Admiral. The Master Chief declined the offer. Hood then informed him that one hour prior, FLEETCOM had lost contact with a science team escorted by [[Team Black]] at [[Installation 03]], and that the attackers may have been [[Promethean]]s. On Hood's orders, John was then reunited with [[Blue Team]] and deployed immediately to Gamma Halo.<ref name="he8">'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 8|Issue #8]]''</ref> | ||
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[[File:HoodHostage.png|thumb|left|250px|Lord Hood being held hostage by Vladamir Scruggs.]] | [[File:HoodHostage.png|thumb|left|250px|Lord Hood being held hostage by Vladamir Scruggs.]] | ||
On March 3, [[2558]], Admiral Hood and the rest of the UNSC Security Council debriefed [[Thomas Lasky]] and [[Sarah Palmer]] about the [[Requiem Campaign]]. He later joined Lasky and informed him that he was pulling ''Infinity'' away from the pursuit of [[Jul 'Mdama]] for it to partake in a more pressing matter. ''Infinity'' escorted Hood on a diplomatic mission to [[Ealen IV]] to aid in peace talks between the Sangheili and the Jiralhanae. On March 5, he met with Thel 'Vadam and the [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]], [[Lydus]]. During the negotiations, a [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group|group of | On March 3, [[2558]], Admiral Hood and the rest of the UNSC Security Council debriefed [[Thomas Lasky]] and [[Sarah Palmer]] about the [[Requiem Campaign]]. He later joined Lasky and informed him that he was pulling ''Infinity'' away from the pursuit of [[Jul 'Mdama]] for it to partake in a more pressing matter. ''Infinity'' escorted Hood on a diplomatic mission to [[Ealen IV]] to aid in peace talks between the Sangheili and the Jiralhanae. On March 5, he met with Thel 'Vadam and the [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]], [[Lydus]]. During the negotiations, a [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group|group of Covenant]] attacked the delegates. Lasky, [[Sarah Palmer]], and the Spartan-IVs defended the delegation and evacuated them from the chamber. When their evac ship was destroyed, they proceeded to escort the delegates to a nearby parts depot.<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 1|Issue #1]]''</ref> | ||
Inside the repair depot, 'Vadam informed Hood that they could take refuge in a fortified redoubt. As the party escaped the depot, they were intercepted by a Covenant [[ | Inside the repair depot, 'Vadam informed Hood that they could take refuge in a fortified redoubt. As the party escaped the depot, they were intercepted by a Covenant [[Type-56 Lich|Lich]]. Palmer quickly acted and threw her helmet filled with grenades and destroyed the Lich. As [[Fireteam Jackknife]] and the delegation's bodyguards went ahead to ensure the redoubt was safe to use as shelter, Lord Hood stopped to inspect a fallen Sangheili and discovered someone within the UNSC was leaking information to the Covenant.<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 2|Issue #2]]''</ref> | ||
As the party arrived at the redoubt, they were betrayed by Spartan [[Vladimir Scruggs]], who took Lord Hood hostage and held him at gunpoint. Palmer was able to put a stop to Scruggs by shooting Hood in the leg, giving her the opportunity to tackle Scruggs and then kill him. With | As the party arrived at the redoubt, they were betrayed by Spartan [[Vladimir Scruggs]], who took Lord Hood hostage and held him at gunpoint. Palmer was able to put a stop to Scruggs by shooting Hood in the leg, giving her the opportunity to tackle Scruggs and then kill him. With Covenant ships inbound to their site, Palmer was ordered to evacuate Hood and the ambassadors on a [[Covenant cargo tug]] while Spartan [[Paul DeMarco]] and [[Fireteam Bailey]] remained behind to cover their escape with a [[Type-38 Tyrant|Tyrant AA gun]]. Thanks to the Spartan IV's sacrifices, Hood and the ambassadors were able to escape the planet, however, the outcome of the negotiations themselves was left nebulous.<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 3|Issue #3]]''</ref> | ||
Soon after, Hood and Lasky discussed the troubling prospect that the UNSC's hierarchy had been severely breached, as only someone in the upper echelon could have leaked the location of the negotiations. Both men agreed that the UNSC mole needed to be rooted out with an undercover investigation. Hood bid Lasky good hunting, as he and Spartan [[Naiya Ray]] left ''Infinity'' to enlist the help of [[Petra Janecek]], a journalist with whom Hood previously had history.<ref name="escalation4">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 4|Issue #4]]''</ref> | Soon after, Hood and Lasky discussed the troubling prospect that the UNSC's hierarchy had been severely breached, as only someone in the upper echelon could have leaked the location of the negotiations. Both men agreed that the UNSC mole needed to be rooted out with an undercover investigation. Hood bid Lasky good hunting, as he and Spartan [[Naiya Ray]] left ''Infinity'' to enlist the help of [[Petra Janecek]], a journalist with whom Hood previously had history with.<ref name="escalation4">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 4|Issue #4]]''</ref> | ||
====Freighter ambush and Oth Lodon==== | ====Freighter ambush and Oth Lodon==== | ||
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[[File:HE6-HoodInjured.jpg|thumb|250px|Hood | [[File:HE6-HoodInjured.jpg|thumb|250px|An injured Hood lying on ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s bridge after Clayton's surprise attack.]] | ||
Hood remained on ''Infinity'' and requested [[Bradley|Commander Bradley]] to indulge him with a demonstration of the ship's Forerunner engines. Hood asked Roland to plot a random vector with multiple headings, but they were then notified by lieutenant [[Jespersen]] of a distress signal near the [[Artesia-702 system]]. Hood scrapped the exercise and the ''Infinity'' went to investigate. Arriving in the system on March 11, they found a damaged civilian [[freighter]], the ''[[Pilgrims Pride]]''. The freighter was tugged into one of ''Infinity'' | Hood remained on ''Infinity'' and requested [[Bradley|Commander Bradley]] to indulge him with a demonstration of the ship's Forerunner engines. Hood asked Roland to plot a random vector with multiple headings, but they were then notified by lieutenant [[Jespersen]] of a distress signal near the [[Artesia-702 system]]. Hood scrapped the exercise and the ''Infinity'' went to investigate. Arriving in the system on March 11, they found a damaged civilian [[freighter]], the ''[[Pilgrims Pride]]''. The freighter was tugged into one of ''Infinity'''s bays on Hood's order. An ambush was sprung when the freighter launched multiple assault crafts and set itself to self-destruct. With the help of Fireteams Majestic, [[Fireteam Colossus|Colossus]], and [[Fireteam Fenrir|Fenrir]], the attack was repelled and the freighter was tugged back into space before it could self-destruct on ''Infinity''. Following the skirmish, Hood was informed that the vessels used by the assailants were Vultures and Sparrowhawks, whose I.D. numbers belonged to the long-lost {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}. Lord Hood divulged all he knew about the ''Spirit of Fire'', and his own part in the ship's disappearance decades earlier.<ref name="escalation4"/> Partly due to his guilt over the incident, Hood ordered ''Infinity'' to scout the vessels' recorded point of origin, near the gas giant [[Oth Lodon]] deep in [[Jiralhanae]] space. However, when ''Infinity'' arrived at the coordinates, they encountered a [[Oth Lodon station|Covenant battlestation]]. [[Daniel Clayton]], [[James Cutter|Captain Cutter]]'s illegitimate son and former UNSC captain turned defector to the [[New Colonial Alliance]], opened a communications channel to ''Infinity'' and declared his desire for vengeance against Lord Hood and the UNSC. Having lured ''Infinity'' into a trap, Clayton opened fire on the ship with the station's [[energy projector]].<ref name="HE5"/> | ||
The surprise attack devastated ''Infinity'', punching three holes through the ship in a rapid succession. Hood was impaled through his abdomen by a piece of debris, with a significant portion of the bridge crew killed or incapacitated. Expecting to die in moments, Hood experienced an influx of guilt, blaming himself for allowing ''Infinity'' to fall into Clayton's trap. Thanks to Fireteam Majestic's timely capture of the New Colonial Alliance station and Captain Clayton, however, Hood survived. Confined to a wheelchair due to his injuries, Hood visited Clayton's cell before the former captain's oncoming transfer to [[Midnight Facility]]. Hood questioned Clayton about the New Colonial Alliance's goals; namely, why its leader, [[Mattius Drake|Admiral Drake]], now intended to destroy ''Infinity'' despite wanting to [[Raid on UNSC Infinity|capture the ship]] years earlier. Clayton only replied with ominous claims about the NCA's expanding power and reach. When Hood ordered his men to take Clayton away, the latter stated that they would meet again.<ref name="HE6">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 6|Issue #6]]''</ref> | The surprise attack devastated ''Infinity'', punching three holes through the ship in a rapid succession. Hood was impaled through his abdomen by a piece of debris, with a significant portion of the bridge crew killed or incapacitated. Expecting to die in moments, Hood experienced an influx of guilt, blaming himself for allowing ''Infinity'' to fall into Clayton's trap. Thanks to Fireteam Majestic's timely capture of the New Colonial Alliance station and Captain Clayton, however, Hood survived. Confined to a wheelchair due to his injuries, Hood visited Clayton's cell before the former captain's oncoming transfer to [[Midnight Facility]]. Hood questioned Clayton about the New Colonial Alliance's goals; namely, why its leader, [[Mattius Drake|Admiral Drake]], now intended to destroy ''Infinity'' despite wanting to [[Raid on UNSC Infinity|capture the ship]] years earlier. Clayton only replied with ominous claims about the NCA's expanding power and reach. When Hood ordered his men to take Clayton away, the latter stated that they would meet again.<ref name="HE6">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 6|Issue #6]]''</ref> | ||
After the encounter, Hood reflected on the ''Spirit of Fire'' and hoped that he would one day be able to ask Cutter for his forgiveness. | After the encounter, Hood reflected on the ''Spirit of Fire'' and hoped that he would one day be able to ask Cutter for his forgiveness.<ref name="HE6"/> | ||
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==Personality and traits== | ==Personality and traits== | ||
Although a sensible individual, Hood also made dangerous decisions during the Human-Covenant War, such as allowing John-117 and Miranda Keyes cross the Portal at Voi with the Swords of Sanghelios even though it could mean the extinction of humanity and the loss of Earth to the Flood, or when he destroyed a Covenant ship on Arcadia instead of retrieving the ''Spirit of Fire''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s black box and discover the fate of his friend, James Cutter, and the rest of its crew. After the disappearance of Cutter, Hood grew more mature inside the UNSC, as well as aiding James' family as he felt shameful for his disappearance. | |||
Although a sensible individual, Hood also made dangerous decisions during the Human-Covenant War, such as allowing John-117 and Miranda Keyes cross the Portal at Voi with the | |||
Hood tends to speak in hyperbolic form, such as when he stated the Fleet of Sacred Consecration was fifty times smaller than the Fleet of Particular Justice | Hood tends to speak in hyperbolic form, such as when he stated the Fleet of Sacred Consecration was fifty times smaller than the Fleet of Particular Justice, or when Rtas 'Vadum was forced to glass the city of Voi in order to stop the Flood from taking over Earth, where he remarked 'Vadum "glassed half a continent", despite Voi being the only glassed part of Kenya. | ||
Terrence is a public supporter of Human-Sangheili military and political relations, and despite still holding resentment over the Human-Covenant War, like Thel 'Vadam and Rtas 'Vadum he believes peaceful relations between the species would drive them to a better future, going to the point he considers Thel 'Vadam a friend | Terrence is a public supporter of Human-Sangheili military and political relations, and despite still holding resentment over the Human-Covenant War, like Thel 'Vadam and Rtas 'Vadum he believes peaceful relations between the species would drive them to a better future, going to the point he considers Thel 'Vadam a friend. | ||
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==Decorations== | ==Decorations== | ||
Hood earned numerous military decorations in his career. In late [[2552]], he wore the following decorations on his [[UNSC Navy uniforms#Dress uniform|dress uniform]] (going down from the top left): | Hood earned numerous military decorations in his career. In late [[2552]], he wore the following decorations on his [[UNSC Navy uniforms#Dress uniform|dress uniform]] (going down from the top left): | ||
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===Unique Ability=== | ===Unique Ability=== | ||
Lord Hood is unflappable under pressure and measured in all aspects of his command. He can choose to add +1 to the initiative dice roll each turn. | Lord Hood is unflappable under pressure and measured in all aspects of his command. He can choose to add +1 to the initiative dice roll each turn. | ||
==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
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*Hood was voiced by Hollywood actor [[Wikipedia:Ron Perlman|Ron Perlman]]. He passingly resembles his voice actor in ''Halo 2'' and more closely in ''Halo 3''. However, his depiction in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' looks considerably different from his past incarnations, negating any resemblance to his voice actor. | *Hood was voiced by Hollywood actor [[Wikipedia:Ron Perlman|Ron Perlman]]. He passingly resembles his voice actor in ''Halo 2'' and more closely in ''Halo 3''. However, his photorealistic depiction in ''Halo 2: Anniversary'' looks considerably different from his past incarnations, negating any resemblance to his voice actor. | ||
*Despite being a member of the British nobility, Lord Hood speaks with a distinctly North American accent. It is | *Despite being a member of the British nobility, Lord Hood speaks with a distinctly North American accent. This may imply that he is a [[Wikipedia:Canada|Canadian]] national, as Canada is a constitutional monarchy and a member of the [[Wikipedia:Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth of Nations]], with the British monarch as ''de jure'' head of state. It is more likely that exposure to the [[Unified Earth Government]]'s amalgamated culture has rendered his accent indistinct. Though multiple accents and dialects of British English still exist in the 26th century, the predominant accent among English-speaking UEG civilians and UNSC personnel tends to be North American. | ||
===Trivia=== | ===Trivia=== | ||
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File:H3-Concept-LordAdmiralTerrenceHood.jpg|Concept art of Lord Hood in ''[[Halo 3]]''. | File:H3-Concept-LordAdmiralTerrenceHood.jpg|Concept art of Lord Hood in ''[[Halo 3]]''. | ||
File:H3-LordAdmiralTerrenceHood.jpg|Close-up of Hood. | File:H3-LordAdmiralTerrenceHood.jpg|Close-up of Hood. | ||
File:H3-TerrenceHood-ScanRender.png|Half-body portrait of Lord Hood in ''Halo 3''. | File:H3-TerrenceHood-ScanRender.png|Half-body portrait of Lord Hood in ''Halo 3''. | ||
File:LordHood Origins.png|Lord Hood as he appears in ''[[Halo Legends]]'', ''[[Origins]] II''. | File:LordHood Origins.png|Lord Hood as he appears in ''[[Halo Legends]]'', ''[[Origins]] II''. | ||
File:Securitycouncil.jpg|Lord Hood on the UNSC Security Council in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''. | File:Securitycouncil.jpg|Lord Hood on the UNSC Security Council in ''[[Halo: Escalation]]''. | ||
File:Hood Roman Blue.png|Hood commanding the UNSC ''Roman Blue'' in 2531. | |||
File:HE6-HoodWheelchair.jpg|A wheelchair-bound Hood visits Daniel Clayton in his cell. | |||
File:H2A-Hood.jpg|Lord Hood in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | File:H2A-Hood.jpg|Lord Hood in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | ||
File:H2A Admiral Hood.png|Hood on board ''Cairo Station'' during the Battle of Earth. | File:H2A Admiral Hood.png|Hood on board ''Cairo Station'' during the Battle of Earth. | ||
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*''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'' | *''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'' | *''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo Mythos]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Fractures]]'' | *''[[Halo: Fractures]]'' | ||
**''[[Into the Fire]]'' {{Mo}} | **''[[Into the Fire]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
**''[[Rossbach's World (story)|Rossbach's World]] | **''[[Rossbach's World (story)|Rossbach's World]] | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:UNSC Navy officers]] | [[Category:UNSC Navy officers]] |