Niraj Shah

Niraj Shah
Personal details
Species:	Human
Gender:	Male
Hair color:	Gray
Eye color:	Brown
Political and military information
Affiliation:	UNSC Marine Corps
Rank:	Lieutenant
Notable info:	Fought in the Battle of Mombasa

"Chief told me once that no soldier should be honored for doing what is expected."

— Niraj Shah

Lieutenant Niraj Shah is a retired Lieutenant of the UNSC Marine Corps, who served from 2548 to 2573. He fought at the Battle of Mombasa. In 2595 he returned to the battlefield for an interview about the battle and the Master Chief.

Trivia

• Shah has severe plasma scarring on the right side of his face. It is unknown how he sustained those injuries, presumably by being grazed in the face with a plasma weapon.
• Shah seems to be of Indian descent, judging by his Hindu first name meaning Lotus Flowers.

List of appearances

• Believe
  • Gravesite (First appearance)