Fireteam Majestic: Difference between revisions

Sometime before [[2558#February|February 2558]], Fireteam Majestic, minus [[Gabriel Thorne]], were deployed to [[Rio de Janeiro]] where they prevented a [[Sangheili]] [[terrorism|terrorist]] attack on the city.<ref name="s1e1"/>

On February 7, upon ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s arrival at [[Requiem]], Commander [[Sarah Palmer]] assigned the squad to Operations LAND GRAB and ALL-SEEING EYE, both geared toward securing locations for research bases.<ref name="briefing">'''[[Halo 4 Limited Edition]]''', [[Infinity Briefing Packet|''UNSC ''Infinity'' briefing packet'']] - ''Mission Briefing'' (variable between owners)</ref> Two days later, Fireteams [[Fireteam Crimson|Crimson]] and Majestic were sent north of the UNSC's area of operations on Requiem in order to shut down Forerunner power generators as part of Operation: CHATTERBOX.<ref name="briefing"/> Upon reaching their location, both Crimson and Majestic had their long-range communications jammed by Forerunner jamming devices. After deactivating the jammers, their mission continued. Initiated by Palmer, the mission became a competition for the fireteams to see who could complete their mission objectives first. Majestic took the lead at first, but were ultimately bested by Crimson.<ref name="s1e1"/>

On February 10, Majestic and Crimson were deployed by Commander Palmer to assault a outpost controlled by [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] and recover [[Requiem slipspace artifacts|a Forerunner artifact]] as part of an operation codenamed ACADEMIC. The next day, Majestic partook in Operation: THREE-CARD MONTE: with support by [[Fireteam Tower|Tower]], [[Fireteam Castle|Castle]] and [[Fireteam Domino|Domino]] Teams, they were tasked with a search-and-destroy mission against 'Mdama's Covenant outposts at locations REQ-822-A, REQ-822-B, REQ-822-C, and REQ-822-D.<ref name="briefing"/>

During a ground engagement on Requiem, Fireteam Majestic was being engaged by multiple [[Promethean Crawler]]s. Madsen started to complain about their ability to "pop up" anywhere, when a [[Promethean Knight]] teleported into the area. Thorne tried to warn Madsen, but he was shot in the shoulder, as more Knights entered the area. Hoya suddenly broke cover and charged at the Knights. While DeMarco yelled for him to get back into cover, he killed several before one managed to injure him. Nevertheless, Majestic managed to defeat the Knights and return back to the ''Infinity''. Commander Palmer met them in the hangar to see how they had done.<ref name="Ep2">'''Spartan Ops''', ''[[S1/Artifact|S1E2 ''Artifact'']]''</ref>

Madsen and DeMarco were later assigned to guard [[Catherine Halsey]] along with [[Sarah Palmer|Commander Sarah Palmer]] upon her return to the ''Infinity''. Later, Thorne volunteered to guard her during her research.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Catherine|S1E3 ''Catherine'']]</ref> During the UNSC's pursuit of [[Jul 'Mdama]], Fireteams [[Fireteam Crimson|Crimson]] and Majestic were sent to two possible locations to search for him. Majestic engaged a large force from 'Mdama's faction and managed to corner them before the survivors mysteriously disappeared. Grant would soon figure out that they used [[Slipspace translocation]] to escape, which allowed Crimson to find a way to pursue 'Mdama.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Didact's Hand|S1E4 ''Didact's Hand'']]</ref>

Sometime during the operation in recovering the "[[Didact's Gift]]" from [[Galileo Base]], Majestic was pinned down due to [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant]] air support. With the base's anti-air defenses offline, Thorne quickly hijacked a low-flying [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshee]] and subsequently destroyed a nearby [[Type-44 Troop Carrier|Phantom]], allowing the Fireteam to complete their objective. Back aboard the ''Infinity'', Thorne and DeMarco provided security for the artifact as Dr. Halsey and [[Roland (AI)|Roland]] examined it. The device released an energy burst shortly after revealing itself, and began to display images on the room's monitors; these were then identified as human memories harvested by the Composer during the Didact's attack on [[New Phoenix]], [[URNA]] six months prior. Thorne left the room straight after discovering the Forerunner artifact Crimson had recovered on one of the monitors. Curious as to how the device had images of New Phoenix, Thorne investigated the Requiem artifact himself. After coming into physical contact with it, he activated it, and was sent to Requiem.<ref name="hand">'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Memento Mori|S1E5 ''Memento Mori'']]</ref> He was transported to a base held by 'Mdama's Covenant, where several [[Sangheili Storm|Sangheili]] warriors surrounded him. After a short fight, Thorne managed to kill a few before being knocked unconscious. He was then dragged away to be held as prisoner.

Thorne later regained consciousness and escaped his captors with [[Henry Glassman]]—who had escaped prior to his arrival. They both fled the area in a hurry after killing their initial pursuers. [[Gek 'Lhar]], however, quickly picked up their trail and pursued them himself. Some time later, Gek ambushed the pair as they were resting. After a brief skirmish, Gek garnered the upper-hand from Thorne, who he was about to kill, until the rest of Fireteam Majestic arrived. He was shot dead by DeMarco, saving Thorne's life. Thorne searched the dead Elite for anything significant, giving DeMarco the [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|energy sword]] as gratitude for saving his life. DeMarco also collected Gek's personal collection of UNSC [[dog tag]]s, commenting that some of them belonged to [[Spartan]]s. Thorne took Gek's [[active camouflage]] module for himself, which prompted Madsen to find anything valuable for himself. He picked up a small device and activated it, revealing a map of Requiem, much to his displeasure.<ref name="s1e8">'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Expendable|S1E8 ''Expendable'']]</ref>  

Later, they were attacked by 'Mdama's Covenant forces. DeMarco radioed in for reinforcements and [[Fireteam Crimson]] was sent to aid them.<ref name="s1e8"/> After Crimson destroyed Jul 'Mdama's Covenant artillery, Palmer told them they owed Crimson a round when they got back.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''Episode 8, Chapter 2: "Majestic Rescue"''</ref> When the Pelican arrived for evac, they were met by a life-size hologram of Captain [[Thomas Lasky]], he asked them to rescue Dr. Halsey from [[Jul 'Mdama]]. When they arrived at Halsey's location Thorne turned on his active camo and snuck around the Elite guards. When they noticed him, he de-cloaked and signaled the rest of Majestic to attack, DeMarco charged in with his energy sword, while Hoya, Grant, and Madsen attacked from above. DeMarco told Thorne to go inside and rescue Dr. Halsey while they handled the guards. Thorne arrived shortly after Dr. Halsey exited the "shrine", while cloaked he killed one of Jul's guards and deactivated the camo, quickly killing another of Jul's guards. Dr. Halsey threw Thorne half of the [[Janus Key]], as he looked at it a third Elite ran up behind Thorne but was killed by [[Sarah Palmer]], who had arrived to kill Dr. Halsey. 'Mdama then yelled for his [[Promethean Knights]] and several [[slipspace translocation|translocated]] into the area. The rest of Majestic showed up just as they arrived and engaged them. Jul was forced to retreat into a corner with Halsey, however just as Thorne and Palmer closed in on him another Knight translocated in behind 'Mdama, grabbed him, and teleported out of the area. Palmer asked why Majestic was there and they told her they were ordered to rescue her.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Key|S1E9 ''Key'']]</ref>

Sometime later, along with Commander Palmer, they were ordered to deactivate one of the two [[Requiem translocation artifact|translocation artifacts]] still on Requiem, while Crimson deactivated the other. Before they left they witnessed the departure of the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|'Mdama's fleet]]. When Requiem began to move towards the local star Palmer hurried them toward the artifact.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Exodus|S1E10 ''Exodus'']]</ref> Shortly after Crimson deactivated their artifact, Majestic eliminated the last of the Elites defending the last artifact and deactivated it. They evacuated and arrived aboard ''Infinity'' at the same time as Crimson, allowing ''Infinity'' to escape just in time.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Key#Closing cinematic|S1E10 ''Exodus conclusion'']]</ref>