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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Palmer was born on [[Luna]] to embittered colonial parents,<ref group="note">According to the ''Halo 4'' guide on ''Halo Waypoint'', her parents were colonists who held the UNSC in disdain, which suggests that they were Outer Colony citizens. The establishment of Luna as her homeworld in ''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide'' appears to contradict such a background; Luna's proximity to Earth at the heart of the [[Inner Colonies]] makes such tensions unlikely. It is possible that her parents moved to Luna from the Outer Colonies, or were visiting Luna at the time of her birth.</ref> though she did not share their disdain for the [[United Nations Space Command]]. She joined the Marine Corps sometime during the 2540s and served in twelve tours on eight different worlds as an ODST, with most of that time spent as a lieutenant.<ref name="Guide"/><ref group="note">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 in the conclusion. Despite this, ''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'' states that Palmer's leadership was the primary reason for her selection as a Spartan. Since a lance corporal has no authority aside from leading a fireteam in the absence of a corporal (which in practice would provide virtually no command experience), it is reasonable to assume that the original source for her Marine rank is correct.</ref> | Palmer was born on [[Luna]] to embittered colonial parents,<ref group="note">According to the ''Halo 4'' guide on ''Halo Waypoint'', her parents were colonists who held the UNSC in disdain, which suggests that they were Outer Colony citizens. The establishment of Luna as her homeworld in ''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide'' appears to contradict such a background; Luna's proximity to Earth at the heart of the [[Inner Colonies]] makes such tensions unlikely. It is possible that her parents moved to Luna from the Outer Colonies, or were visiting Luna at the time of her birth.</ref> though she did not share their disdain for the [[United Nations Space Command]]. She joined the Marine Corps sometime during the 2540s and served in twelve tours on eight different worlds as an ODST, with most of that time spent as a lieutenant.<ref name="Guide"/><ref group="note">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. Captain Del Rio calls Palmer a lieutenant when ordering her to apprehend John-117 in the level ''Reclaimer'', which corroborates her biography ''[[Halo Waypoint]]''. 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 in the conclusion. Despite this, ''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'' states that Palmer's leadership was the primary reason for her selection as a Spartan. Since a lance corporal has no authority aside from leading a fireteam in the absence of a corporal (which in practice would provide virtually no command experience), it is reasonable to assume that the original source for her Marine rank is correct.</ref> | ||
In [[2552#October|October 2552]], she was part of an ODST unit deployed to reinforce a UNSC outpost under attack by the Covenant. Immediately upon touchdown, Palmer was forced to single-handedly defend an escaping [[Admiral]] [[Kovalic]], who was carrying an important [[Artificial intelligence|AI]]. She fought an attacking [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] and eventually killed the alien by running him over with the admiral's [[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle|Warthog]]. During the escape, she was hit by a [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]] shard, but survived thanks to her [[ODST armor|armor]].<ref name="Initiation1">'''Halo: Initiation''', ''Issue 1''</ref> | In [[2552#October|October 2552]], she was part of an ODST unit deployed to reinforce a UNSC outpost under attack by the Covenant. Immediately upon touchdown, Palmer was forced to single-handedly defend an escaping [[Admiral]] [[Kovalic]], who was carrying an important [[Artificial intelligence|AI]]. She fought an attacking [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]] and eventually killed the alien by running him over with the admiral's [[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle|Warthog]]. During the escape, she was hit by a [[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher|Needler]] shard, but survived thanks to her [[ODST armor|armor]].<ref name="Initiation1">'''Halo: Initiation''', ''Issue 1''</ref> | ||
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===Rebel incursion on ''Infinity''=== | ===Rebel incursion on ''Infinity''=== | ||
Around this time, 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]]. [[Commander (UNSC)|Commander]] [[Thomas Lasky]], the ship's executive officer, grudgingly allowed the Spartans to access the armor bay. Choosing function over form, Palmer selected a suit of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/S variant|GEN2 Scout armor]], which would be her mainstay from that moment on.<ref name="Initiation2"/> Together, the Spartans helped repel the takeover attempt. Palmer distinguished herself during this engagement, as did Davis.<ref name="Reed"/> She personally battled Ilsa 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.<ref name="Initiation3">'''Halo: Initiation, ''Issue 3''</ref> | |||
Around this time, a group of [[Insurrectionist]]s led by [[ | |||
===Battle of Draetheus V=== | ===Battle of Draetheus V=== | ||
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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 [[Ur-Didact|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 [[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 [[Ur-Didact|Didact]], as well as Covenant forces. The Master Chief rendezvoused with the Spartans under Palmer's command and eventually made his way aboard ''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, determined to stop the Didact alone, Captain Del Rio ordered | 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, determined to stop the Didact alone, Captain Del Rio ordered Palmer to arrest the Spartan-II;<ref group="note">Del Rio's order is assumed to be directed at Palmer, given the Captain's conspicuous gesturing at her, the fact there are no additional characters shown in the frame, and Palmer's visibly conflicted reaction to the order. Strangely, Del Rio refers to Palmer as a lieutenant, even though she no longer held her former rank after joining the Spartan branch. This is presumed to be an oversight, or Del Rio used Palmer's pre-Spartan rank out of habit.</ref> however, she and the rest of the bridge crew ignored the order, allowing the Master Chief to leave without attempting to stop him. | ||
===Second tour on Requiem=== | ===Second tour on Requiem=== | ||