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|image=[[File: | |image=[[File:Enc22_VetaLopis.jpg|300px]] | ||
|homeworld=[[Gao]] | |homeworld=[[Gao]] | ||
|birth=[[2520#May|May 7, 2520]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P111|Enc22|Page=111}} | |birth=[[2520#May|May 7, 2520]]{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P111|Enc22|Page=111}} | ||
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|mass={{Convert|65|kg|lb|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P111}} | |mass={{Convert|65|kg|lb|sp=us}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P111}} | ||
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**[[Office of Naval Intelligence]] | **[[Office of Naval Intelligence]] | ||
***[[Ferrets]] | ***[[Ferrets]] | ||
|rank=[[Special inspector]] {{C|formerly}}<br>[[Lieutenant]]{{Ref/Reuse|DWEpilogue}} | |rank=[[Special inspector]] {{C|formerly}}<br>[[Lieutenant, Junior Grade]]{{Ref/Reuse|DWEpilogue}} | ||
|sn=93553-24752-VL{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P111}} | |sn=93553-24752-VL{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22P111}} | ||
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{{Quote|I don't chase phantoms, Major Halal. I catch killers. Quite a lot of them, actually.|Lopis in reply to [[Ira Halal|Major Ira Halal]] during her investigation of the murders in the [[Montero Cave System]]<ref>'''Halo: Last Light''', ''page 9'' (Google Play edition)</ref>}} | {{Quote|I don't chase phantoms, Major Halal. I catch killers. Quite a lot of them, actually.|Lopis in reply to [[Ira Halal|Major Ira Halal]] during her investigation of the murders in the [[Montero Cave System]]<ref>'''Halo: Last Light''', ''page 9'' (Google Play edition)</ref>}} | ||
''' | '''Veta Lopis''' is an [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] agent who formerly served as a [[special inspector]] of the [[Gao Ministry of Protection|Ministry of Protection]] on planet [[Gao]].<ref name="hll">'''[[Halo: Last Light]]'''</ref><ref name="Azure Noir">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-azure-noir '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Azure Noir'']</ref> Following [[Operation: JOVIAN WHISTLE]] in [[2553#July|July 2553]], she defected from the Ministry of Protection to the [[United Nations Space Command]], having become a fugitive on her homeworld, now leading an ONI [[Ferret|Ferret Team]] comprising [[Ash-G099]], [[Olivia-G291]] and [[Mark-G313]]. Lopis was given the sarcastic nickname '''"Mom"''' by the trio due to her protectiveness toward them.{{Ref/Reuse|ant}} | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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====Infiltrating the Keepers==== | ====Infiltrating the Keepers==== | ||
[[File:HDW VetaLopis.png|thumb | [[File:HDW VetaLopis.png|thumb|During their infiltration of the Humans of the Joyous Journey, Veta Lopis adopted the distinctive hairstyles adorned by the cult.]] | ||
{{Main|Keepers Eradication Campaign}} | {{Main|Keepers Eradication Campaign}} | ||
In [[2557]], ONI sent the [[Ferret]]s undercover to infiltrate the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]]. By joining an allied doomsday cult, the [[Humans of the Joyous Journey]], the Ferrets were successfully able to penetrate the Keepers and spent eight months gathering intelligence on the faction and relaying it to ONI. | In [[2557]], ONI sent the [[Ferret]]s undercover to infiltrate the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]]. By joining an allied doomsday cult, the [[Humans of the Joyous Journey]], the Ferrets were successfully able to penetrate the Keepers and spent eight months gathering intelligence on the faction and relaying it to ONI. | ||
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====Operation: WOLFE==== | ====Operation: WOLFE==== | ||
{{Main|Operation: WOLFE}} | {{Main|Operation: WOLFE}} | ||
In [[2559#October|October 2559]], during [[Operation: WOLFE]], Lopis unexpectedly appears to [[Fred-104]], surprising him as the [[Ferret]]s have been [[missing in action]] for more than two years and presumed dead. In reality, they have been working undercover amongst the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]] and help them to locate the [[Menachite portal complex]] on [[Reach]]. Lopis hands Fred a message capsule and orders to him to leave immediately, firing her M7 so close above his head that Fred isn't sure if she missed on purpose or not. Calling Fred a Demon and yelling at him to begone at the top of her lungs, Lopis fires another salvo at Fred's feet. Though confused, Fred runs off, deciding that whatever Lopis is doing, he isn't helping her by sticking around and asking a bunch of dumb questions. After a [[slipspace portal]] to [[Installation 00|the Ark]] is opened, the Ferrets provide [[Castor]] with cover from [[Atriox]] and join him in traveling to the Ark on a [[ | In [[2559#October|October 2559]], during [[Operation: WOLFE]], Lopis unexpectedly appears to [[Fred-104]], surprising him as the [[Ferret]]s have been [[missing in action]] for more than two years and presumed dead. In reality, they have been working undercover amongst the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]] and help them to locate the [[Menachite portal complex]] on [[Reach]]. Lopis hands Fred a message capsule and orders to him to leave immediately, firing her M7 so close above his head that Fred isn't sure if she missed on purpose or not. Calling Fred a Demon and yelling at him to begone at the top of her lungs, Lopis fires another salvo at Fred's feet. Though confused, Fred runs off, deciding that whatever Lopis is doing, he isn't helping her by sticking around and asking a bunch of dumb questions. After a [[slipspace portal]] to [[Installation 00|the Ark]] is opened, the Ferrets provide [[Castor]] with cover from [[Atriox]] and join him in traveling to the Ark on a [[Eklon'Dal Workshop Lich]], ostensibly to start the Great Journey.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Chapter 21|SoR|Chapter=21}} | ||
Upon returning to the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}, Fred gives the message to Captain [[Veronica Dare]] and reports that the Ferrets are following the Keepers of the One Freedom through the slipspace portal over Reach to the Ark, Atriox's return is expected and the Keepers intend to initiate the Great Journey. Dare admits that its incredible that the Ferrets are still out there and Fred questions if she really didn't know. Dare states that even when ONI was whole, she wasn't read into every operation and Ferret operations were highly compartmentalized. Dare promises to pass along anything that she hears about the team and allows Fred to keep the top third of the message which is implied to be personal in nature, [[John-117]] noting how close Lopis and Fred had become before her disappearance.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Epilogue|SoR|Chapter=Epilogue}} Lopis' personal message to Fred was intended to help him sort out her disappearance and why she hadn't been able to warn him beforehand.{{Ref/Novel|Id=DWEpilogue|DW|Chapter=Epilogue}} | Upon returning to the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}, Fred gives the message to Captain [[Veronica Dare]] and reports that the Ferrets are following the Keepers of the One Freedom through the slipspace portal over Reach to the Ark, Atriox's return is expected and the Keepers intend to initiate the Great Journey. Dare admits that its incredible that the Ferrets are still out there and Fred questions if she really didn't know. Dare states that even when ONI was whole, she wasn't read into every operation and Ferret operations were highly compartmentalized. Dare promises to pass along anything that she hears about the team and allows Fred to keep the top third of the message which is implied to be personal in nature, [[John-117]] noting how close Lopis and Fred had become before her disappearance.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Epilogue|SoR|Chapter=Epilogue}} Lopis' personal message to Fred was intended to help him sort out her disappearance and why she hadn't been able to warn him beforehand.{{Ref/Novel|Id=DWEpilogue|DW|Chapter=Epilogue}} | ||
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====Battle on the Ark==== | ====Battle on the Ark==== | ||
{{Main|Second Ark Conflict|Battle of Epsilon Clarion}} | {{Main|Second Ark Conflict|Battle of Epsilon Clarion}} | ||
After arriving on the Ark, Lopis and the [[Ferret]]s become caught up in [[Castor]]'s mission to fire the [[Halo Array]], complicated by his alliance with [[Prelate]] [[Dhas Bhasvod]]'s faction of [[Covenant | After arriving on the Ark, Lopis and the [[Ferret]]s become caught up in [[Castor]]'s mission to fire the [[Halo Array]], complicated by his alliance with [[Prelate]] [[Dhas Bhasvod]]'s faction of [[Dhas Bhasvod's Covenant]] and the return of their old enemy, [[Intrepid Eye]]. The [[Forerunner]] [[archeon-class ancilla]] exposes their status as spies after using Lopis to activate a [[Cartographer#Installation 00|Cartographer]] and locate [[Epsilon Clarion]]. Lopis and the Ferrets make contact with forces from the long-lost {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} who aid them in combating the Keepers and the Covenant. After learning the truth about Halo from Lopis and Intrepid Eye, Castor abandons his mission and the ''Spirit of Fire'' destroys both Epsilon Clarion and Intrepid Eye with an [[orbital bombardment]] of [[EMP]] [[MAC]] rounds on Lopis' order. Lopis and the Ferrets are rescued by [[Red Team]], but Mark is killed by Bhasvod while covering their escape. | ||
Ten days later, Lopis and the surviving Ferrets, recovering from their injuries, hold a funeral for Mark. Lopis sets aside any animosity towards [[Captain]] [[James Cutter]] over his potential role in the [[Blockade of Gao]] as they are on the same side now. Cutter offers Lopis his sincere condolences over Mark's death and an offer to talk if she ever wants to, something that she appreciates and accepts. Cutter reassures the Ferrets that Intrepid Eye has truly been destroyed this time and offers them the chance to join the crew of the ''Spirit of Fire'' and help in their [[Second Ark Conflict|ongoing conflict]] with the [[Banished]]. Lopis and the other Ferrets, wanting to continue to fight and with no way home, accept Cutter's offer.{{Ref/Novel|DW}} | Ten days later, Lopis and the surviving Ferrets, recovering from their injuries, hold a funeral for Mark. Lopis sets aside any animosity towards [[Captain]] [[James Cutter]] over his potential role in the [[Blockade of Gao]] as they are on the same side now. Cutter offers Lopis his sincere condolences over Mark's death and an offer to talk if she ever wants to, something that she appreciates and accepts. Cutter reassures the Ferrets that Intrepid Eye has truly been destroyed this time and offers them the chance to join the crew of the ''Spirit of Fire'' and help in their [[Second Ark Conflict|ongoing conflict]] with the [[Banished]]. Lopis and the other Ferrets, wanting to continue to fight and with no way home, accept Cutter's offer.{{Ref/Novel|DW}} | ||
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==Personality and traits== | ==Personality and traits== | ||
Lopis is hardened, cynical and dedicated to her work. An exceedingly competent criminal investigator, she is highly observant and intelligent; in the beginning stages of her investigation of the [[Montero Cave System]] murders she managed to trick [[Frederic-104]] into indirectly divulging classified information several times. As a result of the abuse she suffered as a teenager, Lopis developed a rigid and inflexible sense of justice; her personal code dictated that she invariably terminate her suspects once their guilt had been proven, rather than bring them to trial. During her investigation into the murders on Gao, she relentlessly prioritized the apprehension of the killer even when full-blown violence had erupted between the UNSC, the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]], and the [[Insurrectionist]]-sympathetic [[Gao Ministry of Protection]]. She even attempted to interrogate [[Intrepid Eye]] while the [[ancilla]] was | Lopis is hardened, cynical and dedicated to her work. An exceedingly competent criminal investigator, she is highly observant and intelligent; in the beginning stages of her investigation of the [[Montero Cave System]] murders she managed to trick [[Frederic-104]] into indirectly divulging classified information several times. As a result of the abuse she suffered as a teenager, Lopis developed a rigid and inflexible sense of justice; her personal code dictated that she invariably terminate her suspects once their guilt had been proven, rather than bring them to trial. During her investigation into the murders on Gao, she relentlessly prioritized the apprehension of the killer even when full-blown violence had erupted between the UNSC, the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]], and the [[Insurrectionist]]-sympathetic [[Gao Ministry of Protection]]. She even attempted to interrogate [[Intrepid Eye]] while the [[ancilla]] was trying to suffocate her in the [[Portable Spartan Support Module]]. | ||
The traumatic experience in her youth also left Veta with, among others, a fear of the smell of tobacco and men touching her hair, as well as a phobia of tight spaces.{{Ref/Novel|LL|Page=19}} Despite these anxiety-inducing fears, Lopis refused to let them hinder her work and often insisted on clambering through the tight spaces herself, though her hesitance was noticeable to the Spartans.{{Ref/Novel|LL|Page=21}} She also remained unable trust anyone enough to engage in physical intimacy after the incident, considering her friend and colleague [[Cirilo]] the "closest thing she had to a lover" but never returning his frequent advances.{{Ref/Novel|LL|Page=93}} | The traumatic experience in her youth also left Veta with, among others, a fear of the smell of tobacco and men touching her hair, as well as a phobia of tight spaces.{{Ref/Novel|LL|Page=19}} Despite these anxiety-inducing fears, Lopis refused to let them hinder her work and often insisted on clambering through the tight spaces herself, though her hesitance was noticeable to the Spartans.{{Ref/Novel|LL|Page=21}} She also remained unable trust anyone enough to engage in physical intimacy after the incident, considering her friend and colleague [[Cirilo]] the "closest thing she had to a lover" but never returning his frequent advances.{{Ref/Novel|LL|Page=93}} | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:Veta Lopis.jpg|Veta Lopis as she appears on the cover of ''[[Halo: Last Light]]''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||