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{{Quote|We got apes or alligators running the show?|Roland, referring to [[Jiralhanae]] and [[Sangheili]]<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[Headhunters (short story)|Headhunters]]", ''page 170''</ref>}} | {{Quote|We got apes or alligators running the show?|Roland, referring to [[Jiralhanae]] and [[Sangheili]]<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[Headhunters (short story)|Headhunters]]", ''page 170''</ref>}} | ||
'''Roland-B210''' was a [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]] supersoldier of [[SPARTAN-III Beta Company|Beta Company]]<ref>[https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/forums/banners/headhunters_1920x675-2335875c640c421aa1f3ed8efddad628.png '''Halo Waypoint''' ''- MCC Flight 2.0 Banner'']</ref> | '''Roland-B210''' was a [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]] supersoldier of [[SPARTAN-III Beta Company|Beta Company]],<ref>[https://content.halocdn.com/media/Default/forums/banners/headhunters_1920x675-2335875c640c421aa1f3ed8efddad628.png '''Halo Waypoint''' ''- MCC Flight 2.0 Banner'']</ref> serving within the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[UNSC Navy|Naval]] [[Office of Naval Intelligence|Intelligence]] [[Beta-5 Division]].<ref name="headhunter">'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', "Headhunters", ''page 161''</ref> He was a part of the elite Special Operations squad of [[Headhunters]], along with [[Jonah-B283]]. Together, they led a semi-successful [[mission to unidentified moon|mission]] on an [[unidentified moon (Headhunters)|unidentified moon]].<ref name="motioncomic">'''Headhunters''', ''motion comic''</ref> | ||
Roland | ==Biography== | ||
===Spartan-III training=== | |||
Roland-B210 was one of the 418 candidates recruited by [[ONI]] for training as part of [[Spartan-III Beta Company|Beta Company]] in the [[SPARTAN-III program]]. During his training under [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Kurt Ambrose]], Roland was noted to be particularly proficient in combat and assigned to separate special force units outside the general population of Beta Company. Thus, he did not participate in [[Operation: TORPEDO]], the mission that resulted in the deaths of almost all of Beta Company. | |||
===Induction into Headhunters=== | ===Induction into Headhunters=== | ||
Roland was inducted into a two-man | Sometime later, Roland was inducted into a two-man fireteam as part of the special operations program known as Headhunters. He was paired with [[Jonah-B283]], a fellow member of Beta Company, after they were profiled to meet 97.36 percent of the desired matchmaking criteria. Only one other team scored higher.{{Ref/Reuse|headhunter}} Roland maintained an easy-going friendship with Jonah, frequently teasing his teammate over his violent tendencies.{{Ref/Reuse|motioncomic}} | ||
===The infiltration=== | ===The infiltration=== | ||
{{Main|Mission to an unidentified moon}} | {{Main|Mission to an unidentified moon}} | ||
Jonah and Roland were transported to an unknown remote moon | At some point during the [[Human-Covenant War]], Jonah and Roland were transported to an [[Unidentified moon (Headhunters)|unknown remote]] [[Natural satellite|moon]] where the [[Covenant]] were searching for [[Forerunner]] relics. He, along with Jonah, had the mission to destroy six of the total ten Covenant encampments to make way for a larger [[UNSC]] force.{{Ref/Reuse|motioncomic}} | ||
In the beginning of the mission, Roland infiltrated the base under cover from his | In the beginning of the mission, Roland infiltrated the base under cover from his [[active camouflage]] to place explosives on four reactors while Jonah engaged the troops in the camp barracks. Roland placed the explosives successfully and without being spotted. Later on, he helped Jonah in eliminating the remaining targets, all of whom were still confused by Jonah's [[Electromagnetic pulse|EMP]] and [[flashbang grenade]]s.{{Ref/Reuse|motioncomic}} | ||
===Death=== | ===Death=== | ||
Right after Jonah had executed the | Right after Jonah had executed what they thought was the last enemy in the base, Roland was impaled with an [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword#Bloodblade|red energy sword]] by a cloaked warrior of the [[Silent Shadow]] who donned a [[Infiltration harness|custom Sangheili armor]].<ref>'''Halo Evolutions: Volume I''', ''page 239''</ref> With his last breath, Roland managed to utter "...clear" to Jonah, which meant that the explosives were armed. Jonah detonated them shortly after, vaporizing himself, the cloaked [[Sangheili]], and Roland's corpse.{{Ref/Reuse|motioncomic}} | ||
==Equipment== | |||
Roland wore a burgundy set of [[Semi-Powered Infiltration armor]] with accents of white. Both his and Jonah's SPI armor featured [[energy shielding]], and they were both equipped with a prototype active camouflage unit for their mission to the unidentified moon. During this mission, Roland wielded an [[M7S SMG]], as well as procuring a [[Type-50 particle beam rifle]] from an enemy [[Kig-Yar]] [[Kig-Yar Sniper|Sniper]].{{Ref/Reuse|motioncomic}} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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- "We got apes or alligators running the show?"
- — Roland, referring to Jiralhanae and Sangheili[1]
Roland-B210 was a SPARTAN-III supersoldier of Beta Company,[2] serving within the UNSC Naval Intelligence Beta-5 Division.[3] He was a part of the elite Special Operations squad of Headhunters, along with Jonah-B283. Together, they led a semi-successful mission on an unidentified moon.[4]
Biography
Spartan-III training
Roland-B210 was one of the 418 candidates recruited by ONI for training as part of Beta Company in the SPARTAN-III program. During his training under Lieutenant Commander Kurt Ambrose, Roland was noted to be particularly proficient in combat and assigned to separate special force units outside the general population of Beta Company. Thus, he did not participate in Operation: TORPEDO, the mission that resulted in the deaths of almost all of Beta Company.
Induction into Headhunters
Sometime later, Roland was inducted into a two-man fireteam as part of the special operations program known as Headhunters. He was paired with Jonah-B283, a fellow member of Beta Company, after they were profiled to meet 97.36 percent of the desired matchmaking criteria. Only one other team scored higher.[3] Roland maintained an easy-going friendship with Jonah, frequently teasing his teammate over his violent tendencies.[4]
The infiltration
- Main article: Mission to an unidentified moon
At some point during the Human-Covenant War, Jonah and Roland were transported to an unknown remote moon where the Covenant were searching for Forerunner relics. He, along with Jonah, had the mission to destroy six of the total ten Covenant encampments to make way for a larger UNSC force.[4]
In the beginning of the mission, Roland infiltrated the base under cover from his active camouflage to place explosives on four reactors while Jonah engaged the troops in the camp barracks. Roland placed the explosives successfully and without being spotted. Later on, he helped Jonah in eliminating the remaining targets, all of whom were still confused by Jonah's EMP and flashbang grenades.[4]
Death
Right after Jonah had executed what they thought was the last enemy in the base, Roland was impaled with an red energy sword by a cloaked warrior of the Silent Shadow who donned a custom Sangheili armor.[5] With his last breath, Roland managed to utter "...clear" to Jonah, which meant that the explosives were armed. Jonah detonated them shortly after, vaporizing himself, the cloaked Sangheili, and Roland's corpse.[4]
Equipment
Roland wore a burgundy set of Semi-Powered Infiltration armor with accents of white. Both his and Jonah's SPI armor featured energy shielding, and they were both equipped with a prototype active camouflage unit for their mission to the unidentified moon. During this mission, Roland wielded an M7S SMG, as well as procuring a Type-50 particle beam rifle from an enemy Kig-Yar Sniper.[4]
Trivia
- Roland's name is likely taken from the Song of Roland, a medieval epic that tells the tragic tale of a courageous Frankish knight of the same name, slain in battle while valiantly facing a vastly-superior force.
- Roland's helmet bore a noticeable resemblance to the MJOLNIR Air Assault helmet.
Gallery
Roland, drawn by Jonathan Goff.
Roland, drawn by fan Garrett Post, as seen on the cover of Headhunters.
Ronald and Jonah during their mission on the unidentified moon.
Jonah and Roland fighting back-to-back.
Roland wielding a beam rifle in the motion comic adaptation.
Roland's death at the hands of the Silent Shadow.
Jonah and Roland on a mission.
List of appearances
- Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe
- Headhunters (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, "Headhunters", page 170
- ^ Halo Waypoint - MCC Flight 2.0 Banner
- ^ a b Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, "Headhunters", page 161
- ^ a b c d e f Headhunters, motion comic
- ^ Halo Evolutions: Volume I, page 239
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