Terrence Hood

Fleet Admiral Lord Terrence Hood (voiced by Ron Perlman) is a member of the HIGHCOM Security Committee and is the Chief of Naval Operations in 2552. He is apparently the commander of the UNSCDF operating over Earth, commanding the planet's defenses from Cairo Station.

He greatly respects the Spartans, not only because of their record, but on two occasions they saved his life. Admiral Hood, alternatively known as "Lord Hood", is seen wearing The Medal of Honor, The Purple Heart, and The Navy and Marine Corps Medal along with a number of service ribbons and citations.

In October 2552, Admiral Hood presents the Master Chief, Sergeant Johnson, and Jacob Keyes with medals aboard the Cairo Station. Keyes' medal is posthumous and thus presented to his daughter, Miranda Keyes. Lord Hood was in overall command of The First Battle of Earth, when Prophet of Regret's fleet attacked Earth (this is made clear when he orders Fleet Admiral Harper to defend the Cairo, Athens, and Malta stations instead of attacking the Covenant ships directly).

During November 2, 2552, Admiral Hood gets a transmission from Doctor Catherine Halsey that is piggy-backed by Cortana's update to command and was requested to send Spartans to Onyx. Hood obliges by ordering SPARTANs 104, 058, and 043 to the planet.

Later, during The Second Battle of Earth, he is seen commanding the defense of Earth aboard the Cairo as he finds out that Master Chief is aboard the High Prophet of Truth's Forerunner flagship. He asks the Chief what he is doing and the Chief replies, "Sir,finishing this fight." With the end of Halo 2 at this point in the story, it is very likely Admiral Hood will appear in Halo 3.

Trivia

 * His Command Neural Interface port is clearly visible on the back of his head.

Links

 * HIGHCOM
 * UNSC Security Committee
 * Admiral Whitcomb