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By December 18, Fireteam Taurus has rendezvoused with other UNSC forces at the wreckage of {{UNSCShip|Mortal Reverie}}, which had been found by Spartan [[Vedrana Makovich]] and designated as a UNSC base of operations.{{Ref/Game|Id=hafh|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Reverie 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Reverie #01 - Home Away From Home}} Griffin became the ''de facto'' leader of the UNSC forces gathered at the crash site, from which the survivors conducted guerilla warfare against the Banished. On January 20, [[2560]], Kovan conducted a recon sweep deep inside Banished-occupied territory. She observed that Banished forces were only unified under Escharum, with internal competition among its members. She reported her findings to Griffin, and suggested that an attempt on Banished [[War Chief]] [[Escharum]]'s life may fragment the Banished leadership. Griffin decided their best course of action was to assassinate the War Chief.{{Ref/Game|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Reverie 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Reverie #06 - Weakness}} He decided to send a four-Spartan team to assassinate Escharum, as the other Spartans would be needed to defend the ''Reverie''. The Spartans drew straws, as there were more than four volunteers. In the end, on January 23, [[2560]], Spartan Griffin led Spartans [[Panago]], [[Henri Malik|Malik]], and [[Sarkar]] in an assassination mission on the Escharum. Griffin left [[Bertold Vettel]] in charge of the UNSC forces at ''Reverie''.{{Ref/Game|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Retaliation 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Retaliation #02 - Those Left Behind}} | By December 18, Fireteam Taurus has rendezvoused with other UNSC forces at the wreckage of {{UNSCShip|Mortal Reverie}}, which had been found by Spartan [[Vedrana Makovich]] and designated as a UNSC base of operations.{{Ref/Game|Id=hafh|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Reverie 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Reverie #01 - Home Away From Home}} Griffin became the ''de facto'' leader of the UNSC forces gathered at the crash site, from which the survivors conducted guerilla warfare against the Banished. On January 20, [[2560]], Kovan conducted a recon sweep deep inside Banished-occupied territory. She observed that Banished forces were only unified under Escharum, with internal competition among its members. She reported her findings to Griffin, and suggested that an attempt on Banished [[War Chief]] [[Escharum]]'s life may fragment the Banished leadership. Griffin decided their best course of action was to assassinate the War Chief.{{Ref/Game|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Reverie 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Reverie #06 - Weakness}} He decided to send a four-Spartan team to assassinate Escharum, as the other Spartans would be needed to defend the ''Reverie''. The Spartans drew straws, as there were more than four volunteers. In the end, on January 23, [[2560]], Spartan Griffin led Spartans [[Panago]], [[Henri Malik|Malik]], and [[Sarkar]] in an assassination mission on the Escharum. Griffin left [[Bertold Vettel]] in charge of the UNSC forces at ''Reverie''.{{Ref/Game|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Retaliation 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Retaliation #02 - Those Left Behind}} | ||
However, Escharum anticipated Griffin's actions. His forces ambushed the Spartan team, killing the other three and leaving Griffin badly wounded. Escharum taunted Griffin, letting him know that he'd sent most of his forces to assault the ''Reverie''. Before being captured, Griffin managed to send an encrypted message to warn ''Reverie'' before Escharum handed him over to [[Chak 'Lok]] for torture.{{Ref/Game|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Retaliation 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Retaliation #03 - Confrontation}} He was forcibly stripped of his armor and placed in [[Banished torture machine|a device]] that put him in constant pain. Thanks to his warning, the UNSC forces at the ''Reverie'' were able to prepare for the assault,{{Ref/Game|Id=dtl|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Retaliation 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Retaliation #06 - Drawing the Line}} but the battle ended with the UNSC retreating from the ''Reverie''.{{Ref/Game|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Retaliation 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Retaliation #08 - The Retreat}} Without a base, the survivors were scattered and most were hunted down over the next few months.{{Ref/Game|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Scattered 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Scattered #01 - Rubicon Protocol}} Griffin would remain | However, Escharum anticipated Griffin's actions. His forces ambushed the Spartan team, killing the other three and leaving Griffin badly wounded. Escharum taunted Griffin, letting him know that he'd sent most of his forces to assault the ''Reverie''. Before being captured, Griffin managed to send an encrypted message to warn ''Reverie'' before Escharum handed him over to [[Chak 'Lok]] for torture.{{Ref/Game|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Retaliation 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Retaliation #03 - Confrontation}} He was forcibly stripped of his armor and placed in [[Banished torture machine|a device]] that put him in constant pain. Thanks to his warning, the UNSC forces at the ''Reverie'' were able to prepare for the assault,{{Ref/Game|Id=dtl|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Retaliation 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Retaliation #06 - Drawing the Line}} but the battle ended with the UNSC retreating from the ''Reverie''.{{Ref/Game|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Retaliation 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Retaliation #08 - The Retreat}} Without a base, the survivors were scattered and most were hunted down over the next few months.{{Ref/Game|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Scattered 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Scattered #01 - Rubicon Protocol}} Griffin would remain Chak 'Lok's prisoner for four months until John-117 stormed the Tower, killed Chak 'Lok, and freed Griffin.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-of-protocols-and-prisons|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Of Protocols and Prisons|D=7|M=3|Y=2022}} He died of his injuries in the Master Chief's arms after warning him that the Banished were after the [[Conservatory (location)|Conservatory]].{{Ref/Level|Id=tower|HINF|The Tower}} | ||
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