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Upon exiting slipspace, Mayhem was attacked by dozens of heavily armed Retrievers. As the corvette's [[artificial gravity]] systems began to falter, Mann was tossed around the ship's bridge and knocked unconscious when a piece of the bridge's ceiling fell on his head, gaining a minor concussion.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 149'' (Google Play edition)</ref> ''Mayhem'' was heavily damaged in the battle and crash-landed on the surface of the Ark, with Mann soon recovering from his injuries. The mission's team—Mann, Lamb, Vale, Richards, [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]] [[Frank Kodiak]] and [[Elias Holt]], ten [[UNSC Marines]], 'Sraom, 'Taham, [[Kola 'Baoth]], [[Zon 'Vadum]], and Drifts—left ''Mayhem'' and began venturing towards the Ark's [[Installation 00 Citadel|Citadel]] to stop the Halo Array's activation. After encountering a pod of peaceful [[olfmeri]], Mann was able to convince the group that the creatures were friendly and briefly managed to communicate with one before they departed.<ref name="HitD166">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 166-174'' (Google Play edition)</ref> As they continued onwards, the group soon encountered a pack of [[Morolaath|blind wolves]]. Vale managed to initially use the creatures' blindness to their advantage, though the group was suddenly attacked by [[chaefka]], which also attracted the attention of the blind wolves. During the ensuring fight, a blind wolf charged at Mann, though a Marine managed to kill the creature. While the Marine helped Mann recover, he was killed by another blind wolf. Furious, Mann picked up the Marine's rifle and began firing upon the attacking animals. After a long battle, the Sangheili and humans managed to ward the animals off. During the fight, Vale was captured by Tragic Solitude and Lamb, 'Taham, and Holt were promptly selected to find her.<ref name="HitD178"/> The rest of the group continued on towards the Citadel. However, as a snowstorm set in, Richards sprained her ankle after a fall. Richards and the surviving Marines returned to ''Mayhem'' to recover, while the others continued onwards. The group soon encountered a [[Mammoth (Installation 00)|mammoth-like animal]]—actually under the influence of Tragic Solitude—that had the group climb aboard its back. Initially reluctant, the group climbed on top and the mammoth began moving towards the Citadel.<ref name="HitD196">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 196-206'' (Google Play edition)</ref> While Mann determined that the installation's [[ancilla]] was likely responsible for the behavior of the animals, the group was attacked by a flying, bird-like creature. The animal picked up Mann in its talons, though he was saved when 'Sraom killed the creature with his [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]] and he was caught by Kodiak.<ref name="HitD224">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 224-228'' (Google Play edition)</ref> When Lamb, 'Taham, and Holt were attacked by a [[carnivorous plant]], Kodiak left the mammoth to aid them after they requested assistance.<ref name="HitD247">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 247'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | Upon exiting slipspace, Mayhem was attacked by dozens of heavily armed Retrievers. As the corvette's [[artificial gravity]] systems began to falter, Mann was tossed around the ship's bridge and knocked unconscious when a piece of the bridge's ceiling fell on his head, gaining a minor concussion.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 149'' (Google Play edition)</ref> ''Mayhem'' was heavily damaged in the battle and crash-landed on the surface of the Ark, with Mann soon recovering from his injuries. The mission's team—Mann, Lamb, Vale, Richards, [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]] [[Frank Kodiak]] and [[Elias Holt]], ten [[UNSC Marines]], 'Sraom, 'Taham, [[Kola 'Baoth]], [[Zon 'Vadum]], and Drifts—left ''Mayhem'' and began venturing towards the Ark's [[Installation 00 Citadel|Citadel]] to stop the Halo Array's activation. After encountering a pod of peaceful [[olfmeri]], Mann was able to convince the group that the creatures were friendly and briefly managed to communicate with one before they departed.<ref name="HitD166">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 166-174'' (Google Play edition)</ref> As they continued onwards, the group soon encountered a pack of [[Morolaath|blind wolves]]. Vale managed to initially use the creatures' blindness to their advantage, though the group was suddenly attacked by [[chaefka]], which also attracted the attention of the blind wolves. During the ensuring fight, a blind wolf charged at Mann, though a Marine managed to kill the creature. While the Marine helped Mann recover, he was killed by another blind wolf. Furious, Mann picked up the Marine's rifle and began firing upon the attacking animals. After a long battle, the Sangheili and humans managed to ward the animals off. During the fight, Vale was captured by Tragic Solitude and Lamb, 'Taham, and Holt were promptly selected to find her.<ref name="HitD178"/> The rest of the group continued on towards the Citadel. However, as a snowstorm set in, Richards sprained her ankle after a fall. Richards and the surviving Marines returned to ''Mayhem'' to recover, while the others continued onwards. The group soon encountered a [[Mammoth (Installation 00)|mammoth-like animal]]—actually under the influence of Tragic Solitude—that had the group climb aboard its back. Initially reluctant, the group climbed on top and the mammoth began moving towards the Citadel.<ref name="HitD196">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 196-206'' (Google Play edition)</ref> While Mann determined that the installation's [[ancilla]] was likely responsible for the behavior of the animals, the group was attacked by a flying, bird-like creature. The animal picked up Mann in its talons, though he was saved when 'Sraom killed the creature with his [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]] and he was caught by Kodiak.<ref name="HitD224">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 224-228'' (Google Play edition)</ref> When Lamb, 'Taham, and Holt were attacked by a [[carnivorous plant]], Kodiak left the mammoth to aid them after they requested assistance.<ref name="HitD247">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 247'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | ||
Eventually, Mann, the Sangheili, and Drifts arrived at the Citadel. The group reluctantly proceeded across a [[light bridge]] into the Citadel where they regrouped with Lamb, Kodiak, 'Taham, and Holt. Arriving at the Citadel's center, Mann deactivated the Halo Array's firing sequence at the Citadel's primary console. However, the group was promptly attacked by [[armiger]] constructs. As the group soon became overwhelmed, Mann, Lamb, Drifts, 'Taham, and 'Baoth were cut off from the others and they retreated to an [[elevator]]. The five escaped down a small shaft in the elevator, while the others escaped by entering the armigers' own portals.<ref name="HitD257">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 257-267'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Now in the "undercarriage" of the Citadel, Mann had Drifts return power to the Citadel to allow them to access a map. While exploring the surrounding area, Lamb was attacked and mortally wounded by a Sentinel. Though Mann and 'Taham managed to kill the construct, Lamb died from blood loss shortly after. After mourning the loss of his friend, Drifts had restored power to the Citadel and Mann utilized the map to locate an exit.<ref name="HitD282">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 282-289'' (Google Play edition)</ref> As the group traveled towards the exit, they came across a heavy, locked door blocking their path, with the [[Foundry]]'s control suite on the other side, followed by the Citadel's exit. 'Taham and 'Baoth managed to lift the door, which allowed Mann and Drifts to slide through before the Sangheili lost their grip on the door and allowed it to close.<ref name="HitD292">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 292-295'' (Google Play edition)</ref> 'Taham and 'Baoth were attacked by armigers, while Mann and Drifts, unaware of the Sangheili's situation, attempted to take away Tragic Solitude's control of the Ark and give it to Drifts instead. Meanwhile, the two noticed that the monitor had sent an army of Retrievers to Earth to mine away the planet's surface for materials to repair the Ark. Drifts then managed to take control of the Ark's systems and he opened the control suite's doors, where 'Taham and 'Baoth had just finished battling the armigers. Now aware of Tragic Solitude's intents, the four sought to regroup with the rest of their allies and stop the monitor.<ref name="HitD317">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 317-320'' (Google Play edition)</ref> While Drifts maintained control of the Ark's systems, the Spartans, 'Sraom, and 'Vadum located Vale and engaged the monitor. After they managed to destroy Tragic Solitude, Mann, 'Taham, 'Baoth, and Drifts arrived and regrouped with the rest of the team.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 341'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Afterwards, the team returned to Mayhem, only being threatened by a small pack of blind wolves along the way. Shortly afterwards, {{UNSCShip|Witness}} entered Earth's slipspace portal and arrived at the Ark. ''Mayhem'' and its crew were brought aboard the [[UNSC carrier]] and returned to Earth.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 355-358'' (Google Play edition)</ref> After the mission, Mann contemplated returning to the Ark as a researcher, but decided that he first needed to locate his daughter.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 362'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | Eventually, Mann, the Sangheili, and Drifts arrived at the Citadel. The group reluctantly proceeded across a [[light bridge]] into the Citadel where they regrouped with Lamb, Kodiak, 'Taham, and Holt. Arriving at the Citadel's center, Mann deactivated the Halo Array's firing sequence at the Citadel's primary console. However, the group was promptly attacked by [[armiger]] constructs. As the group soon became overwhelmed, Mann, Lamb, Drifts, 'Taham, and 'Baoth were cut off from the others and they retreated to an [[elevator]]. The five escaped down a small shaft in the elevator, while the others escaped by entering the armigers' own portals.<ref name="HitD257">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 257-267'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Now in the "undercarriage" of the Citadel, Mann had Drifts return power to the Citadel to allow them to access a map. While exploring the surrounding area, Lamb was attacked and mortally wounded by a Sentinel. Though Mann and 'Taham managed to kill the construct, Lamb died from blood loss shortly after. After mourning the loss of his friend, Drifts had restored power to the Citadel and Mann utilized the map to locate an exit.<ref name="HitD282">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 282-289'' (Google Play edition)</ref> As the group traveled towards the exit, they came across a heavy, locked door blocking their path, with the [[Foundry]]'s control suite on the other side, followed by the Citadel's exit. 'Taham and 'Baoth managed to lift the door, which allowed Mann and Drifts to slide through before the Sangheili lost their grip on the door and allowed it to close.<ref name="HitD292">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 292-295'' (Google Play edition)</ref> 'Taham and 'Baoth were attacked by armigers, while Mann and Drifts, unaware of the Sangheili's situation, attempted to take away Tragic Solitude's control of the Ark and give it to Drifts instead. Meanwhile, the two noticed that the monitor had sent an army of Retrievers to Earth to mine away the planet's surface for materials to repair the Ark. Drifts then managed to take control of the Ark's systems and he opened the control suite's doors, where 'Taham and 'Baoth had just finished battling the armigers. Now aware of Tragic Solitude's intents, the four sought to regroup with the rest of their allies and stop the monitor.<ref name="HitD317">'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 317-320'' (Google Play edition)</ref> While Drifts maintained control of the Ark's systems, the Spartans, 'Sraom, and 'Vadum located Vale and engaged the monitor. After they managed to destroy Tragic Solitude, Mann, 'Taham, 'Baoth, and Drifts arrived and regrouped with the rest of the team.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 341'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Afterwards, the team returned to ''Mayhem'', only being threatened by a small pack of blind wolves along the way. Shortly afterwards, {{UNSCShip|Witness}} entered Earth's slipspace portal and arrived at the Ark. ''Mayhem'' and its crew were brought aboard the [[UNSC carrier]] and returned to Earth.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''pages 355-358'' (Google Play edition)</ref> After the mission, Mann contemplated returning to the Ark as a researcher, but decided that he first needed to locate his daughter.<ref>'''Halo: Hunters in the Dark''', ''page 362'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | ||
==Personality and traits== | ==Personality and traits== | ||