Chyler Silva: Difference between revisions

She grew up on [[Cygnus]], a colony world where violence between [[insurrectionist]]s and UNSC supporters was a common occurrence,<ref>'''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn: Squad]]'''</ref> and both of her parents died in battle against rebels.<ref name="fud2">'''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn''', ''Episode 2''</ref> A member of [[Hastati Squad]] under [[April Orenski]], her performance in training exercises was typically exemplary. Although most other members of Hastati Squad berated [[Thomas Lasky]] for his poor performance in combat exercises and not taking his training seriously, Silva continuously attempted to encourage him to become a better soldier. Having experienced the harsh reality of the Insurrection firsthand, she was not convinced by Lasky's pacifism, maintaining that military action by the UNSC was the only way to end the war.<ref>'''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn''', ''Episode 1''</ref> Silva's efforts eventually paid off, with Lasky volunteering to lead the squad during a capture the flag exercise and devising an ingenious tactical maneuver which allowed Hastati Squad to catch the opposing team completely by surprise.<ref name="fud2"/> This friendship turned into romance, as the two kissed just moments prior to the [[Battle of Circinius IV]].