Perez (Marine)

"Sir! Corporal Perez, "A" Company, CP's this way."

— Perez, upon greeting John-117 during the level, "Metropolis".

Corporal Perez is a UNSC Marine assigned to "A" Company of the 405th. He fought in the First Battle of Earth, as well as in the Battle of Installation 05.

Biography

The First Battle of Earth

In Halo 2, the Master Chief met Cpl. Perez in the proximity of a Marine field command post in New Mombasa where some Marines are held up, wounded, and making a last-ditch stand against the Covenant occupation. He led Master Chief to Staff Sgt. Banks' position on the roof, and then he simply became another background Marine. Based upon his use of the expletive "coño" during the trailer, he is presumed to be of Spanish nationality or descent.

Search for the Index

Perez is mentioned, but not seen, during the Battle of the Library in which the UNSC, and Thel 'Vadamee race against each other to gain possession of the Index, while the Flood try to stop them from getting possession of the Index. McKenzie and Perez were (along with Miranda Keyes and Sergeant Major Johnson) evidently the only two marines to survive to reach the Index chamber. McKenzie and Perez were tasked with securing the exit from the chamber. It is unknown what exactly happened to them during this endeavour: they were either killed by the Flood or captured by Brutes, as when Johnson radios them for their status they do not answer. 'Vadamee arrived shortly after, capturing Keyes, Johnson, and the Icon.

Quotes

• "Sir! Corporal Perez, A Company! CP's this way! The Lieutenant got hit as soon as we dropped in." - To the Master Chief in Marine command-house in the level, Metropolis.
• "Uh, Sergeant Banks, Ma'am. He's pinned down up top. Come on, I'll show you."- To Cortana after she asked him who's in charge.

Trivia

• He is probably named after the Bungie programmer, Adrian Perez.
• He was born on the same planet as McKenzie.