Sarah Palmer: Difference between revisions

Palmer was born on [[Luna]] to embittered colonial parents, who in spite of their proximity to [[Earth]] possessed a strong dislike of the [[United Nations Space Command]]. She did not share their views, however, and even joined the Marine Corps sometime during the 2540s and served in twelve tours on eight different worlds as an ODST.<ref name="Guide"/><ref group="note">Palmer's biography on the official ''Halo 4'' website states that she was a lieutenant throughout much of her Marine career, though it does not specify her grade. However, throughout Issue #1 of ''Halo: Initiation'' (set in October 2552), then-ODST Palmer is referred to as a lance corporal, with her being promoted to corporal in the conclusion. Despite this, ''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'' states that Palmer's leadership was the primary reason for her selection as a Spartan. Since a lance corporal has no authority aside from leading a fireteam in the absence of a corporal (which in practice would provide virtually no command experience), it is reasonable to assume that the original source for her Marine rank is correct. A 343 Industries employee (posting in the guise of [[Catalog#Trivia|Catalog]]) [https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2969317_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2969317 has clarified] she was a Corporal and was promoted to Sergeant when she was recruited into the SPARTAN-IV program.</ref><ref group="note" name="lieutenant">{{Plain|[https://twitter.com/schlerf/status/432284571351404544 According to ''Halo 4'' writer Chris Schlerf]}}, Captain Del Rio's order ''"Lieutenant, arrest that man!"'' on the level ''[[Reclaimer (level)|Reclaimer]]'' was originally meant to be directed at Palmer; this is corroborated by his conspicuous gesturing at her, the fact there are no additional characters shown in the frame, and Palmer's visibly conflicted reaction to the order. However, after the [[Spartan (branch)#Organization|rank structure]] of the Spartan branch was changed, Del Rio was retconned into addressing an {{Plain|[https://twitter.com/awesumsauce1/status/431822010738827265 off-screen Navy lieutenant instead]}}.</ref>