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In [[2557|July 2557]], ''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>'''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''', ''Part 1''</ref> ''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 [[Didact]] as well as [[Covenant remnant|Covenant]] forces. The Master Chief rendezvoused with the Spartans under Palmer's command and eventually made his way aboard ''Infinity''. In contrast to [[Thomas Lasky|Commander Lasky's]] joy at being [[Battle of Circinius IV|reunited]] with John, Palmer reacted to the presence of a legend with a teasing comment about his height.<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Infinity (level)|Infinity]]''</ref> 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, though she offered the Master Chief the advice to take a jetpack. Later, when the Master Chief refused to hand over Cortana, determined to stop [[The Didact]] alone, Palmer was ordered to arrest him but she didn't follow the order. | In [[2557|July 2557]], ''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>'''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''', ''Part 1''</ref> ''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 [[Didact]] as well as [[Covenant remnant|Covenant]] forces. The Master Chief rendezvoused with the Spartans under Palmer's command and eventually made his way aboard ''Infinity''. In contrast to [[Thomas Lasky|Commander Lasky's]] joy at being [[Battle of Circinius IV|reunited]] with John, Palmer reacted to the presence of a legend with a teasing comment about his height.<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level ''[[Infinity (level)|Infinity]]''</ref> 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, though she offered the Master Chief the advice to take a jetpack. Later, when the Master Chief refused to hand over Cortana, determined to stop [[The Didact]] alone, Palmer was ordered to arrest him but she didn't follow the order, allowing the Master Chief to leave without attempting to stop him, presumably due to her agreeing with him. | ||
===Second tour on Requiem=== | ===Second tour on Requiem=== |
Revision as of 16:46, February 6, 2013
- "They believe this is the home of one of their gods! Way I see it, if those freaks wanna meet God, it's our duty to help them along!"
- — Commander Palmer discussing the Covenant presence on Requiem.[1]
Commander Sarah Palmer[2] is a human senior officer of the Spartan branch and a veteran of the Human-Covenant War, actively serving in the post-war years. After the war, Palmer transferred from the UNSC Marine Corps into the newly independent branch and was augmented as a SPARTAN-IV supersoldier. Now a commander, she is currently assigned as the commanding officer of the Spartan contingent aboard UNSC Infinity.[3]
Biography
Palmer was born to embittered colonial parents, though she did not share their disdain for the United Nations Space Command. She joined the UNSC Marine Corps sometime during the 2540s, serving in twelve tours on eight different worlds. She spent much of her career in the Marine Corps as a lieutenant. Because of her physical prowess, innate tactical leadership, and unquestioning loyalty to the UNSC, the Office of Naval Intelligence accepted her as one of the first recruits for the SPARTAN-IV program.[3]
First tour on Requiem
- "I thought you'd be taller."
- — Palmer upon meeting John-117
In July 2557, Infinity intercepted a distress beacon from the Template:UNSCship near the Forerunner shield world Requiem; the remains of the vessel carried MCPO John-117, one of the few remaining SPARTAN-IIs, as well as his AI companion Cortana.[4] 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 Didact as well as Covenant forces. The Master Chief rendezvoused with the Spartans under Palmer's command and eventually made his way aboard Infinity. In contrast to Commander Lasky's joy at being reunited with John, Palmer reacted to the presence of a legend with a teasing comment about his height.[5] 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, though she offered the Master Chief the advice to take a jetpack. Later, when the Master Chief refused to hand over Cortana, determined to stop The Didact alone, Palmer was ordered to arrest him but she didn't follow the order, allowing the Master Chief to leave without attempting to stop him, presumably due to her agreeing with him.
Second tour on Requiem
- "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 the Infinity's Spartans on their deployment to Requiem.
In February 2558, Infinity was deployed back to Requiem. On February 8, Palmer authorized Fireteam Majestic's deployment to the surface to recover a Forerunner artifact.[6][1] She also deployed Fireteam Crimson with a similar objective in support of Majestic. After the artifact was secured by Crimson it was brought back to Infinity. When the artifact started draining power from the ship, Palmer magnetized her boots to stay on the ground. She then ran at the artifact and kicked it, temporarily deactivating it. After Dr. Glassman began examining the artifact it reactivated pulling Dr. Glassman inside it through a portal. Captain Lasky attempted to save Glassman when Palmer noticed he was being pulled in as well and tackled him, keeping him out of harm's way.[7] Sometime later, Dr. Catherine Halsey was brought in to examine the artifact in Glassman's absence. This didn't keep her from showing her disdain of Halsey however, and her suspicion was later proven correct when it was revealed Halsey was talking with someone. After this discovery Lasky ordered Palmer to arrest Dr. Halsey. She was not heard from for sometime, forcing Miller to run Spartan operations with Roland in her absence.[8][9] Palmer eventually returned to run operations again, and later held off the Covenant/Promethean forces when the alliance attempted to retake the artifact that Crimson had recovered.[10][11] 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 knocked her out before taking Dr. Halsey.[12]
Equipment
Palmer wears the Scout variant of the MJOLNIR GEN2 armor, in lieu of specialized communications models built specifically for Spartan officers. She arms herself accordingly with an M395 Designated Marksman Rifle.[13] Oddly, she has yet to be seen wearing her helmet, even in combat.
Production notes
Sarah Palmer is introduced in Halo 4, voiced by actress Jennifer Hale, who is best known for providing the voice of the female Commander Shepard in the Mass Effect trilogy.[14] Her facial appearance is based on Vedette Lim. Palmer's hair color was changed from a darker, almost blackish color between her reveal at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con and late pre-release renders to a dark copper brown with highlights. The styling of her hair has, however, remained the same, with the parting on the left side in a short ponytail, which is in keeping with traditional military grooming standards for female personnel. Her full name was revealed months later via a collectible action figure at the Square Enix Play Arts booth during the Tokyo Game Show.[15]
Gallery
- Palmer - Scout.jpg
Palmer in her GEN2 armor.
Commander Palmer dual-wielding M6H Magnum pistols during the Promethean raid on the Infinity.
List of appearances
- Halo 4 (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ a b YouTube: Halo 4 - Spartan Ops Season 1 Trailer
- ^ YouTube: Halo 4: Spartan Ops Gameplay
- ^ a b Cite error: Invalid
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- ^ Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, Part 1
- ^ Halo 4, campaign level Infinity
- ^ Halo 4 Limited Edition bonus content
- ^ Spartan Ops, Episode 2
- ^ Spartan Ops, Episode 3
- ^ Spartan Ops, Episode 5
- ^ Spartan Ops, Episode 6
- ^ Spartan Ops, Episode 7
- ^ Spartan Ops, Episode 8
- ^ YouTube: Halo 4 Flag Stabbing and Spartan Cosplay - Comic-Con 2012
- ^ Making Halo 4: Infinity Multiplayer
- ^ Cybergundam Blog: 2012年9月20日-23日 Tokyo Game Show 2012 - Square Enix展品