Olympia Vale: Difference between revisions

Upon their return to ''Infinity'', Fireteam Osiris learned that [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-IIs]] [[John-117]], [[Kelly-087]], [[Linda-058]], and [[Fred-104]] of [[Blue Team]] traveled to the [[Outer Colony]] of [[Meridian]]—absent without leave—to investigate [[smart AI]] [[Cortana]]'s location. Osiris was tasked with embarking to the recently resettled and now independent Meridian to track down Blue Team and take them back to the UNSC. Fireteam Osiris arrived at the Meridian [[space elevator]] via Pelican, where they descended to the [[moon]]'s surface. Osiris quickly discovered that Meridian was also under attack from Promethean constructs and the moon's settlers were desperately attempting to fend off the invaders. In exchange for [[Governor]] [[Sloan]]'s cooperation, Osiris agreed to help the settlers fight off the Prometheans. After destroying the Prometheans that were assaulting the outpost at the space elevator, the Spartans traveled to [[Meridian Station]], the lead settlement on the moon which the Prometheans were attempting to invade. However, Sloan was unwilling to allow the Spartans access to the road leading to the settlement, fearing that the Prometheans would follow. After Osiris defeated the Prometheans, Sloan gave the Spartans access to the road, where they aided the settlers under attack at a nearby service garage. In exchange for their help, Sloan gifted the Spartans one of the [[Liang-Dortmund Corporation]]'s [[M820 Scorpion]]s to use against the Prometheans.<ref name="glassed">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level, ''[[Glassed (level)|Glassed]]''</ref>

As Cortana prepared to depart, she began disconnecting herself from Genesis' systems, allowing Exuberant Witness to begin taking full control of the planet once again. Upon the monitor's request, Osiris activated two auxiliary power stations to help her regain control of Genesis. The monitor then provided the Spartans a passage to Cortana's Guardian and the Cryptum, and Osiris rushed to stop their departure, pushing past the Guardian's shockwaves. Locke managed to reach the relay terminal that gave Cortana control and destroyed it, reinstating control of Genesis to Exuberant Witness. While Vale aided the injured Locke, Cortana prepared to leave the planet aboard her Guardian with the Cryptum, but Exuberant Witness sent a fleet of Constructors to take the Cryptum from the Guardian just as it fled into slipspace. Following Cortana’s departure, both Blue Team and Fireteam Osiris together fought their way through hordes of Promethean constructs to reach [[India 127|a D79-TC Pelican]] that had previously arrived on the planet via a Guardian’s Slipspace entry. Agreeing to return to Sanghelios, the joint team requested Witness’ help, who opened a [[Slipspace portal]] for them.<ref>''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''</ref>

Upon their arrival at Sanghelios, they deduced that surviving allies might be hiding in the region of [[Nuusra]]. Sure enough, they located the [[Swords of Sanghelios]]’ [[Sangheili hut|makeshift campsite]] in the cliffs and touched down, reuniting with Halsey, the Arbiter, and Palmer.<ref>''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level, ''[[Guardians (level)|Guardians]]''</ref>

Being a [[Xenoanthropology|xenoanthropologist]], Vale is deeply interested in anything relating to the Sangheili or the [[Forerunner]]s,<ref name="hitd72"/><ref name="H5GLtd"/> and is proud of her knowledge of both species. Vale is completely fluent in [[Sangheili (language)|Sangheili]].<ref name="hitd72"/> When she interacts with Sangheili, she often speaks in their own language as a gesture of respect.<ref name="hitd85"/> Vale is fascinated by the contradictions and complexities of Sangheili culture, believing their psychology and society to be a difficult puzzle that she can unlock through dedication and study.<ref name="H5GLtd"/> During her time on [[Sanghelios]] in [[2558]], Vale was amazed by the ancient ruins found in the [[Nuusra]] territory and how the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] allowed females into their ranks.<ref name="sos"/> As a diplomat, Vale made it her goal to repair decades of mistrust between humanity and the Sangheili.<ref name="hitd296"/> She is deeply interested in the Forerunners and would often wonder what the Forerunners were like.<ref name="hitd140"/> Although Vale considers the Forerunners to be an incredible race and is amazed by their creations, she does not believe that they were even remotely divine.<ref name="hitd227"/> Although her purpose on the mission to [[Installation 00]] was intended to only be diplomatic, she proved to be willing to sacrifice her life to save [[Earth]] and her species when [[monitor]] [[000 Tragic Solitude]] threatened to activate the [[Halo Array]] and destroy Earth with an army of [[Retriever]]s.<ref name="hitd275"/> Though she recognized the danger of the [[Rampancy|rampant]] Tragic Solitude, she felt some pangs of regret over the monitor's destruction. Vale was disappointed that she could not convince the monitor to avert the firing of the Halo Array, despite her diplomatic skills and knowledge on Forerunner culture.<ref name="hitd296"/> Vale is quite modest and often downplays her achievements, including her knowledge of Sangheili and her combat skills.<ref name="hitd99"/><ref name="hitd131"/> Though she was willing to admit that she was personally proud of her diplomatic skills.<ref name="hitd296"/>

Olympia Vale is voiced by [[Laura Bailey]], who also provides the character's likeness and performance capture. Bailey is married to [[Travis Willingham]], the voice actor for [[Fred-104]] and [[Jul 'Mdama]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/LauraBaileyVO/status/609130785334018048 '''Twitter''': ''Laura Bailey'']</ref> Bailey also voiced [[Katrina]] in the ''[[Hunt the Truth]]'' audio logs.<ref>[http://news.xbox.com/2015/05/games-hunt-the-truth-podcast-episode-8 '''Xbox Wire''': ''Halo 5: Guardians #HuntTheTruth - Has the Master Chief Gone AWOL?'']</ref> Vale first appeared in a cameo appearance in additional, bookend [[cutscene]]s in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', alongside other members of [[Fireteam Osiris]].<ref>'''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Heretic]]''</ref> She was later revealed to be one of the playable characters of Fireteam Osiris in ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' in the [[2015#July|July 2015]] issue of Game Informer.<ref name="gi july"/> Vale's backstory and character were expanded upon in the subsequently released novel ''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]'', written by [[Peter David]].<ref name="warfare"/> As Vale's character was already partially developed for ''Halo 5: Guardians'', David was able to figure out how Vale behaved prior to becoming a [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] for the novel. Vale's personality in ''Hunters in the Dark'' was then incorporated into ''Halo 5'' to make her a more rounded character.<ref name="jurassic ark"/> As a playable character in ''Halo 5: Guardians'', her unique gameplay abilities are faster movement speed, faster thruster recharge and slower stabilizer descent.<ref name="H5G"/>