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{{Main|Operation: GREY VEIL}}
{{Main|Operation: GREY VEIL}}
[[File:Cortez squad.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Dutch with O'Brien and Checkman during a briefing.]]
[[File:Cortez squad.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Dutch with O'Brien and Checkman during a briefing.]]
Some time before 2551, Miles was stationed on the {{UNSCShip|Kronstadt}} as a part of a squad led by [[Master Sergeant]] [[Cortez]], along with a contingent of ODSTs from the [[105th Shock Troops Division]].{{Ref/Film|HLeg|Story=The Babysitter}}{{Ref/Note|As Miles enlisted in 2540, the mission on Heian had to have occurred during or after 2540. During the mission, Cal-141 wore the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV MJOLNIR armor]], which was replaced by the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]] in November 2551.}} During his time on the vessel, he was deployed on a mission to assassinate a [[Unidentified Prophet (Heian)|Prophet]] on the Covenant-controlled world [[Heian]], where alien ruins had been uncovered. During the mission, he worked alongside [[Cal-141]], a [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-II supersoldier]], much to the chagrin of [[O'Brien (Heian)|O'Brien]], the squad's backup sniper. During the mission, Miles continuously teased O'Brien about the fact that the sniper owed Cal his life twice and that he should thank the Spartan.
By [[2544]],{{Ref/Site|Id=CFShocks|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-system-shocks|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - System Shocks|D=30|M=06|Y=2023}} Miles was stationed on the {{UNSCShip|Kronstadt}} as a part of a squad led by [[Master Sergeant]] [[Cortez]], along with a contingent of ODSTs from the [[105th Shock Troops Division]].{{Ref/Film|HLeg|Story=The Babysitter}} During his time on the vessel, he was deployed on [[Operation: GREY VEIL|a mission]] to assassinate a [[Unidentified Prophet (Heian)|Prophet]] on the Covenant-controlled world [[Heian]], where alien ruins had been uncovered. During the mission, he worked alongside [[Cal-141]], a [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-II supersoldier]], much to the chagrin of [[O'Brien (Heian)|O'Brien]], the squad's backup sniper. During the mission, Miles continuously teased O'Brien about the fact that the sniper owed Cal his life twice and that he should thank the Spartan.


When Cal attempted to shoot the Prophet, a [[Jiralhanae]] [[Unidentified Jiralhanae chieftain (Heian)|chieftain]] that Cal had fought earlier to save O'Brien assaulted the squad and fatally wounded Cal, who rushed to their defense. Miles responded as he, Cortez, and O'Brien tackled the chieftain just as it was about to strike Cal once more. Miles then shot the Brute in the face, killing him. Although they succeeded in assassinating the Prophet, the death of Cal and another squadmate, [[Checkman]], hit Miles and his comrades very hard. Afterward, it became evident that Cal's voluntary sacrifice had affected the squad's impression of Spartans, as they scolded an [[UNSC Army|Army]] [[specialist]], [[Berger]], who made light of the fact that the Spartan had passed away on the mission.
When Cal attempted to shoot the Prophet, a [[Jiralhanae]] [[Unidentified Jiralhanae chieftain (Heian)|chieftain]] that Cal had fought earlier to save O'Brien assaulted the squad and fatally wounded Cal, who rushed to their defense. Miles responded as he, Cortez, and O'Brien tackled the chieftain just as it was about to strike Cal once more. Miles then shot the Brute in the face, killing him. Although they succeeded in assassinating the Prophet, the death of Cal and another squadmate, [[Checkman]], hit Miles and his comrades very hard. Afterward, it became evident that Cal's voluntary sacrifice had affected the squad's impression of Spartans, as they scolded an [[UNSC Army|Army]] [[specialist]], [[Berger]], who made light of the fact that the Spartan had passed away on the mission.
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Miles and his squad guarded the Huragok, now known as Vergil, in the [[ONI]]-appropriated Crimson Wing of the [[Quito Space Tether]]'s terminus for the following weeks. Approximately one month after the battle, they watched as [[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery Junior Johnson|Avery Johnson]] interrogated the Engineer. Shortly after this, Alpha-Nine was redeployed in the field and fought in the concluding battles of the war.{{Ref/Novel|HNB|Page=81}} One of these operations, known as [[Operation: JOINT MONITOR]], consisted of biohazard containment in the [[Voi]] Exclusion Zone, at some point following the [[Battle of Voi]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H5GLtd|Halo 5: Guardians|[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition|Limited Edition]]|Detail=Spartan Locke's Classified Orders}}
Miles and his squad guarded the Huragok, now known as Vergil, in the [[ONI]]-appropriated Crimson Wing of the [[Quito Space Tether]]'s terminus for the following weeks. Approximately one month after the battle, they watched as [[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery Junior Johnson|Avery Johnson]] interrogated the Engineer. Shortly after this, Alpha-Nine was redeployed in the field and fought in the concluding battles of the war.{{Ref/Novel|HNB|Page=81}} One of these operations, known as [[Operation: JOINT MONITOR]], consisted of biohazard containment in the [[Voi]] Exclusion Zone, at some point following the [[Battle of Voi]].{{Ref/Game|Id=H5GLtd|Halo 5: Guardians|[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition|Limited Edition]]|Detail=Spartan Locke's Classified Orders}}


=== Post-war ===
===Post-war===
After the Covenant War, Miles and his squad took part in several engagements against [[Insurrectionist]] forces. In [[2554]], his squad participated in a UNSC assault against the [[United Rebel Front]] on [[Draco III]], where the rebels had fortified themselves in the planet's capitol building in [[New Albany]]. During the mission, the Rookie was taken hostage and ultimately killed by the rebels' leader, [[Ingridson|Captain Ingridson]], before they were defeated; Miles killed Ingridson with his shotgun instantly after she executed the Rookie.{{Ref/Novel|HNB|Page=94}} The loss of his comrade profoundly affected Miles and, during the Rookie's funeral the following week, he announced his decision to retire from military service to be with Gretchen and possibly return to his former career as a road train driver.{{Ref/Novel|HNB|Page=99}} The two continued to contact their old squadmates and friends after their retirement.{{Ref/Novel|HNB|Page=149}} Dutch later admitted that civilian life wasn't really working out for the couple and struggling to adapt to it put a strain on their marriage and nearly led to a divorce.{{Ref/Reuse|BadB}}
After the Covenant War, Miles and his squad took part in several engagements against [[Insurrectionist]] forces. In [[2554]], his squad participated in a UNSC assault against the [[United Rebel Front]] on [[Draco III]], where the rebels had fortified themselves in the planet's capitol building in [[New Albany]]. During the mission, the Rookie was taken hostage and ultimately killed by the rebels' leader, [[Ingridson|Captain Ingridson]], before they were defeated; Miles killed Ingridson with his shotgun instantly after she executed the Rookie.{{Ref/Novel|HNB|Page=94}} The loss of his comrade profoundly affected Miles and, during the Rookie's funeral the following week, he announced his decision to retire from military service to be with Gretchen and possibly return to his former career as a road train driver.{{Ref/Novel|HNB|Page=99}} The two continued to contact their old squadmates and friends after their retirement.{{Ref/Novel|HNB|Page=149}} Dutch later admitted that civilian life wasn't really working out for the couple and struggling to adapt to it put a strain on their marriage and nearly led to a divorce.{{Ref/Reuse|BadB}}


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In accordance with his specialty, Dutch's BDU is optimized for heavy weapon combat. He wears a specialized ODST-HS Combat Helmet, which is equipped with extra metallic reinforcement to protect from head trauma. Miles has the upper half of a jaw bone painted onto his helmet right below his visor, and a Jolly Roger on his chest plate, making him the only member of the squad with an emblem on his chest plate. He carries an M/LBE Hard Case backpack,{{Ref/Reuse|evg}} which contained a [[biofoam]] canister.{{Ref/Reuse|kikowani}} He has shown a preference for the [[M7S SMG]] for close quarters combat,{{Ref/Reuse|ptp}} and the [[M6/R Spartan Laser]] as a heavy weapon.{{Ref/Reuse|uplift}}
In accordance with his specialty, Dutch's BDU is optimized for heavy weapon combat. He wears a specialized ODST-HS Combat Helmet, which is equipped with extra metallic reinforcement to protect from head trauma. Miles has the upper half of a jaw bone painted onto his helmet right below his visor, and a Jolly Roger on his chest plate, making him the only member of the squad with an emblem on his chest plate. He carries an M/LBE Hard Case backpack,{{Ref/Reuse|evg}} which contained a [[biofoam]] canister.{{Ref/Reuse|kikowani}} He has shown a preference for the [[M7S SMG]] for close quarters combat,{{Ref/Reuse|ptp}} and the [[M6/R Spartan Laser]] as a heavy weapon.{{Ref/Reuse|uplift}}


After rejoining Alpha-Nine in 2558 and subsequently being deployed on a classified mission, Dutch was outfitted in the same [[MJOLNIR GEN2]] [[HELLJUMPER-class Mjolnir|Helljumper]] armor as the rest of his squad.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p97}}{{Expand-section}}
After rejoining Alpha-Nine in 2558 and subsequently being deployed on a classified mission, Dutch was outfitted in the same [[MJOLNIR GEN2]] [[HELLJUMPER-class Mjolnir|Helljumper]] armor as the rest of his squad. His Spartan Helmet is painted the same way when he's at the ODST, retaining the upper half of a jaw bone painted onto his helmet right below his visor as his signature.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22p97}}{{Expand-section}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*Dutch was voiced by [[Wikipedia:Rob Mungle|Rob Mungle]] in "The Babysitter".{{Ref/Film|HLeg|Story=The Babysitter|Detail=[[Halo Legends credits|credits]]}} Dutch is portrayed with blond hair and blue eyes during the episode rather than the brown hair and eyes he has in other media.
*Dutch was voiced by [[Wikipedia:Rob Mungle|Rob Mungle]] in "The Babysitter".{{Ref/Film|HLeg|Story=The Babysitter|Detail=[[Halo Legends credits|credits]]}} Dutch is portrayed with blond hair and blue eyes during the episode rather than the brown hair and eyes he has in other media.
*Dutch is unlocked for [[Firefight (Halo 3: ODST)|Firefight]] by obtaining the [[Uplift Reserve (achievement)|Uplift Reserve achievement]].
*Dutch is unlocked for [[Firefight (Halo 3: ODST)|Firefight]] by obtaining the [[Uplift Reserve (achievement)|Uplift Reserve achievement]].
*Dutch was likely inspired by the [[wikipedia:List of characters in the Predator series#Dutch|character of the same name]] in the 1987 movie, ''[[wikipedia:Predator (film)|Predator]]'', which influenced ''Halo'' in many ways. His name may also be a reference to [https://starshiptroopers.fandom.com/wiki/Dutch_Bamburger Private Dutch Bamburger], a Mobile Infantryman from the novel ''[[wikipedia:Starship Troopers|Starship Troopers]]''; the Mobile Infantry were a primary source of inspiration for the ODSTs.
*Dutch was likely inspired by the [[wikipedia:List of characters in the Predator series#Dutch|character of the same name]] in the 1987 movie, ''[[wikipedia:Predator (film)|Predator]]'', which influenced ''Halo'' in many ways. His name may also be a reference to [[starshiptroopers:Dutch_Bamburger|Private Dutch Bamburger]], a Mobile Infantryman from the novel ''[[wikipedia:Starship Troopers|Starship Troopers]]''; the Mobile Infantry were a primary source of inspiration for the ODSTs.
*When the player switches to a Spartan Laser as Dutch, he will sometimes say ''"Don't nobody cross my stream!"'' This is a reference to ''[[wikipedia:Ghostbusters|Ghostbusters]]'', in which it is highly dangerous to cross the streams of the eponymous team's proton packs.
*When the player switches to a Spartan Laser as Dutch, he will sometimes say ''"Don't nobody cross my stream!"'' This is a reference to ''[[wikipedia:Ghostbusters|Ghostbusters]]'', in which it is highly dangerous to cross the streams of the eponymous team's proton packs.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Concept art and artwork===
===Concept art and illustrations===
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File:Helljumpers One.png|Dutch on the cover of [[Halo: Helljumper Issue 1|Issue 1]] of ''Halo: Helljumper''.
File:Helljumpers One.png|Dutch on the cover of [[Halo: Helljumper Issue 1|Issue 1]] of ''Halo: Helljumper''.
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*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''
*''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''
==Notes==
{{Ref/Notes}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
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