Paul Huphy Russel

Paul Murphy Russel was the Earth Secretary of Defense in 2552. That year, during the First Battle of Earth, Russel issued a general appeal to the youth of New Mombasa asking them to join their local "freedom fighter brigade" to fight the Covenant. His propaganda-laced message can be seen on view screens throughout downtown New Mombasa.

Trivia

 * He is most likely named after Bungie employee Paul Russel.
 * His name is misspelled on the sign, with Murphy spelled "Huphy."
 * Unlike the other signs&#160;found in the Metropolis, the sign with&#160;Russel's message&#160;is destructible and will explode violently,&#160;similar to the signs seen in the&#160;Halo 2 E3 Demo.