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|birth= | |birth= | ||
|death= | |death=September 13, [[2552]] | ||
|rank=[[Vice Admiral]] | |rank=[[Vice Admiral]] | ||
|species=[[Human]] | |species=[[Human]] | ||
|gender=Male | |gender=Male | ||
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|weapons= | |weapons=[[MA5B Assault Rifle]] , [[M7 Caseless Submachine Gun]], [[M6C Magnum|HE Pistol]] | ||
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|vehicles=Hybrid Ship ''[[Ascendant Justice]]/[[Gettysburg]]'' | |vehicles=Hybrid Ship ''[[Ascendant Justice]]/[[Gettysburg]]'' | ||
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|affiliation=[[UNSC]] [[Navy]] | |affiliation=[[UNSC]] [[Navy]] | ||
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{{quote|This is the prototype [[Nova Bomb]], nine fusion warheads encased in lithium triteride armor. When detonated, it compresses its fusionable material to neutron-star density, boosting the thermonuclear yield a hundredfold. I am | {{quote|This is the prototype [[Nova Bomb]], nine fusion warheads encased in lithium triteride armor. When detonated, it compresses its fusionable material to neutron-star density, boosting the thermonuclear yield a hundredfold. I am Vice Admiral Danforth Whitcomb, temporarily in command of the [[UNSC]] military base [[Reach]]. To the [[Covenant]] uglies that might be listening, you have a few seconds to pray to your damned heathen gods. You all have a nice day in hell...|Whitcomb's final transmission <ref>''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', page 244</ref>}} | ||
''' | '''Vice Admiral Danforth Whitcomb''' was the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations in [[2552]]. He was directly subordinate to [[Fleet Admiral Sir Terrence Hood]], the Chief of Naval Operations. He was also a member of the [[UNSC Security Committee]] | ||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
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===Camp Independence=== | ===Camp Independence=== | ||
The Admiral had a staff with him, but it is assumed that they were killed in the battle. He and the three [[ | The Admiral had a staff with him, but it is assumed that they were killed in the battle. He and the three [[Spartans]] then retreated to [[Camp Independence]] to avoid Covenant activity. | ||
For three weeks they conducted hit and run missions against the [[Covenant]] and broadcast | For three weeks they conducted hit and run missions against the [[Covenant]] and broadcast [[Oly Oly Oxen Free]], until they were picked up by [[John-117]] and [[Lieutenant]] [[Elias Haverson]]. They then went to rescue Fred's team, and returned to the captured ''[[Ascendant Justice]]/[[Gettysburg]]'' aboard a captured [[DX-class Spirit Dropship]]. | ||
===Ascendant Justice/Gettysburg=== | ===Ascendant Justice/Gettysburg=== | ||
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===Operation FIRST STRIKE=== | ===Operation FIRST STRIKE=== | ||
He then approved [[Operation: FIRST STRIKE]], and observed the Spartan team's actions from behind a nearby moon. He died after the mission, while using the captured flagship to lure starships towards the | He then approved [[Operation: FIRST STRIKE]], and observed the Spartan team's actions from behind a nearby moon. He died after the mission, while using the captured flagship to lure starships towards the [[Unyielding Hierophant]] in an attempt to maximize Covenant losses. He rammed the Unyielding Hierophant, and broadcast a message that he had the [[Forerunner Crystal]] that the Covenant wanted and told them to come and get it. His act as bait was successful, and he perished along with Lieutenant Haverson and the Ascendant Justice. After arming Lieutenant Haverson and himself with submachine guns, he courageously held out for a while before becoming overpowered and overrun by Elites wielding [[Energy Swords]], probably [[Zealots]]. His sacrifice prevented [[Earth]] from being overrun by 500 Covenant vessels, a fight that would surely have met with disaster for Humanity's homeworld <ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]]''</ref>. His last words were ''"Now listen, son, remember when we talked about the Alamo. You know every one of the brave defenders in those fights died. They knew the odds, but they hurt the enemy. Both were tactical defeats, but in the end they were also brilliant strategic victories. They made the enemy afraid. Just a few good soldiers fighting for what's right made the difference."'' | ||
===The NOVA Bomb=== | ===The NOVA Bomb=== | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:UNSC|Whitcomb, Danforth]] | [[Category:UNSC|Whitcomb, Danforth]] | ||
[[Category:Humans (Characters)|Whitcomb, Danforth]] | [[Category:Humans (Characters)|Whitcomb, Danforth]] | ||
[[Category:UNSC Naval Personnel|Whitcomb, Danforth]] | [[Category:UNSC Naval Personnel|Whitcomb, Danforth]] | ||
