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{{Era|HCW}}
{{Status|Canon}}
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{{Article quote|"Welcome back, sir! We'll have you battle ready stat." }}
{{Article quote|"Welcome back, sir! We'll have you battle ready stat." }}


'''Technical Officer Third Class Samuel N. Marcus''' ([[Service Number]] '''18827-318209-M'''), often simply called '''Sam''', was a [[UNSC]] [[UNSC Navy|Naval]] technician who served aboard the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} in [[2552]].{{Ref/Reuse|HTFP}} Prior to his death, he assisted in waking up [[John-117]] in the ship's [[Cryo B]].{{Ref/Reuse|HTFC1}}
'''Samuel N. Marcus''', often simply called '''Sam''', was a [[human]] in the [[United Nations Space Command]] [[UNSC Navy|Navy]]. His [[Service Number]] is 18827-318209-M. By [[2552]], Marcus had advanced to Technical Officer Third Class, where he served as a technician aboard the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} in [[2552]].{{Ref/Reuse|HTFP}} Prior to his death, he assisted in waking up [[John-117]] in the ship's [[Cryo B]].{{Ref/Reuse|HTFC1}}


==Biography==
==Biography==
===Early life and career===
===Early life and career===
Samuel Marcus went to an academy, where he met [[Thom Shephard]], who he would also later serve alongside. During his career, Sam had over two hundred combat cruises, and managed to clock under seventy-two hours in [[Cryo chamber|cryostasis]].{{Ref/Reuse|HTFP}}
Samuel Marcus went to an academy, where he met [[Thom Shephard]], who he would also later serve alongside. During his career, Marcus had over two hundred combat cruises, and managed to clock under seventy-two hours in [[Cryo chamber|cryostasis]].{{Ref/Reuse|HTFP}}


He had married a woman named [[Ellen Marcus|Ellen]],{{Ref/Reuse|HTFP}} who he had children with.{{Ref/Reuse|HTFC1}} Sometime around to 2549, Samuel had last seen his wife during his shore leave on [[Earth]]. The [[Human-Covenant War]] did not allow him the time to visit her, leaving Sam to only be able to look at her in a photo.{{Ref/Reuse|HTFP}}
He had married a woman named [[Ellen Marcus|Ellen]],{{Ref/Reuse|HTFP}} who he had children with.{{Ref/Reuse|HTFC1}} Sometime around to 2549, Marcus had last seen his wife during his shore leave on [[Earth]]. The [[Human-Covenant War]] did not allow him the time to visit her, leaving Marcus to only be able to look at her in a photo.{{Ref/Reuse|HTFP}}


In [[2552]], despite not being a cryo expert, he had cross-checked the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}'s cryo systems.{{Ref/Reuse|HTFP}}
In [[2552]], despite not being a cryo expert, he had cross-checked on the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}'s cryo systems.{{Ref/Reuse|HTFP}}


===Fall of Reach===
===Fall of Reach===
On August 30, Samuel Marcus was among those who escaped the [[Fall of Reach]] aboard the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}. During the slipspace journey away from the planet, the ship was running on a skeleton crew, and under orders of [[Captain]] [[Jacob Keyes]] the technical crews, which included Samuel, was put on triple shifts. During his first sleep cycle in thirty-six hours, Sam only got three hours sleep.{{Ref/Reuse|HTFP}}
On August 30, Samuel Marcus was among those who escaped the [[Fall of Reach]] aboard the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}. During the slipspace journey away from the planet, the ship was running on a skeleton crew, and under orders of [[Captain]] [[Jacob Keyes]] the technical crews, which included Marcus, was put on triple shifts. During his first sleep cycle in thirty-six hours, Marcus only got three hours sleep.{{Ref/Reuse|HTFP}}


===Waking John-117 and death===
===Waking John-117 and death===
On September 19 at 0103 hours, Sam was woken up by then [[UNSC rank structure|Tech Chief]] Thom Shephard and was tasked with assisting him reviving [[John-117]] from his cryo sleep before the ''Pillar of Autumn''{{'}}s crash-landing on [[Installation 04]].{{Ref/Reuse|HTFC1}}{{Ref/Reuse|HTFP}}
On September 19 at 0103 hours, Samuel Marcus was woken up by then [[UNSC rank structure|Tech Chief]] Thom Shephard and was tasked with assisting him reviving [[John-117]] from his cryo sleep before the ''Pillar of Autumn''{{'}}s crash-landing on [[Installation 04]].{{Ref/Reuse|HTFC1}}{{Ref/Reuse|HTFP}}


After John-117 was woken up, Sam and Thom proceeded to give the Spartan [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Mjolnir]] calibration checks,{{Ref/Reuse|HTFC1}} Sam even left the self the self-diagnostics running for the Spartan to use if the Spartan wanted to calibrate stuff himself. Thom then proceeded to order Sam to join his evac group, in which Sam proceeded to go and reset the computer before he left. Sam however could hear Covenant soldiers just outside the control room and called for security.{{Ref/Reuse|HCETPOA}}
After John-117 was woken up, Marcus and Shephard proceeded to give the Spartan [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Mjolnir]] calibration checks,{{Ref/Reuse|HTFC1}} Marcus even left the self-diagnostics running for the Spartan to use if the Spartan wanted to calibrate stuff himself. Shepherd then proceeded to order Marcus to join his evac group, in which Marcus proceeded to go and reset the computer before he left. Marcus however could hear Covenant soldiers just outside the control room and called for security.{{Ref/Reuse|HCETPOA}}


Thom and John-117 could only watch as the door exploded and an alien warrior entered the control room. Sam issued a cry of "Oh, God!", before getting hit by a plasma bolt in the chest from a [[Sangheili Major|Major]] [[Sangheili]].{{Ref/Reuse|HCETPOA}} Lying on the floor, he tried to reach a photo of his wife, Ellen. The Sangheili Major then walked forward and pinned Marcus's arm to the floor with its foot and examined the picture. Helpless, Marcus could barely hear Thom yell out his name, and was executed when the Sangheili shot him in the head with its [[Type-25 plasma rifle|plasma rifle]].{{Ref/Reuse|HTFC1}}
Shephard and John-117 could only watch as the door exploded and an alien warrior entered the control room. Marcus issued a cry of "Oh, God!", before getting hit by a plasma bolt in the chest from a [[Sangheili Major|Major]] [[Sangheili]].{{Ref/Reuse|HCETPOA}} Lying on the floor, he tried to reach a photo of his wife, Ellen. The Sangheili Major then walked forward and pinned Marcus's arm to the floor with its foot and examined the picture. Helpless, Marcus could barely hear Shephard yell out his name, and was executed when the Sangheili shot him in the head with its [[Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle|plasma rifle]].{{Ref/Reuse|HTFC1}}


== Trivia ==
==Physical characteristics==
Samuel Marcus had brown hair.{{Ref/Reuse|HCETPOA}}
 
==Trivia==
*He is the first character seen killed in the ''Halo'' video games.
*He is the first character seen killed in the ''Halo'' video games.
*Just like Thom, if the player restarts the level multiple times in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', they will notice his face and/or uniform alternate in appearance; however, his voice remains the same.
*Just like Thom Shephard, if the player restarts the level multiple times in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', they will notice his face and/or uniform alternate in appearance; however, his voice remains the same.
*If one is able to make their way onto the walkways, it can be seen that Sam's mouth doesn't move when he talks.
*If one is able to make their way onto the walkways, it can be seen that Marcus' mouth doesn't move when he talks.
*In the game, he screams when he is shot and seems to die instantly. However, in ''Halo: The Flood'', it said that the plasma bolt "didn't hurt" and seemed to take effect much longer.
*In the game, he screams when he is shot and seems to die instantly. However, in ''Halo: The Flood'', it said that the plasma bolt "didn't hurt" and seemed to take effect much longer.
*In the game, instead of saying, "Intruders in Cryo B", as the room is designated in the signage, he says, "Intruders in Cryo 2".
*In the game, instead of saying, "Intruders in Cryo B", as the room is designated in the signage, he says, "Intruders in Cryo 2".
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HCE TPOA Sam Marcus.jpg|Sam.
File:HCE TPOA Sam Marcus.jpg|Samuel Marcus.
File:HCE TPOA Sam and Thom.jpg|Sam and Thom releasing John from cryo sleep.
File:HCE TPOA Sam and Thom.jpg|Marcus and Thom Shephard releasing John from cryo sleep.
File:HCE TPOA Sam killed.png|Sam gets shot by a Sangheili Major.
File:HCE TPOA Sam killed.png|Marcus gets shot by a Sangheili Major.
File:HCEA TPOA Sam and Thom.png|Sam and Thom in ''Anniversary''.
File:HCEA TPOA Sam and Thom.png|Marcus and Shephard in ''Anniversary''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
{{Ref/Sources}}
[[Category:Humans|Marcus, Samuel]]
 
[[Category:Human characters|Marcus, Samuel]]
[[Category:UNSC Navy enlisted personnel|Marcus, Samuel]]
[[Category:UNSC Navy enlisted personnel|Marcus, Samuel]]

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Samuel Marcus
HCEA Sam.png
Biographical information

Died:

September 19, 2552 (UNSC Pillar of Autumn)[1]

Cause of death:

Shot in the head by a Sangheili with a Okarda'phaa-pattern plasma rifle[1]

Spouse(s):

(Marrage) Ellen Marcus[2]

Children:

Unspecified children[1]

Personal details

Species:

Human[2]

Gender:

Male[2]

Hair color:

Brown[3]

Political and military information

Affiliation:

Rank:

Technical Officer Third Class[2]

Service number:

18827-318209-M[2]

 
“ "Welcome back, sir! We'll have you battle ready stat." ”

Samuel N. Marcus, often simply called Sam, was a human in the United Nations Space Command Navy. His Service Number is 18827-318209-M. By 2552, Marcus had advanced to Technical Officer Third Class, where he served as a technician aboard the UNSC Pillar of Autumn in 2552.[2] Prior to his death, he assisted in waking up John-117 in the ship's Cryo B.[1]

Biography[edit]

Early life and career[edit]

Samuel Marcus went to an academy, where he met Thom Shephard, who he would also later serve alongside. During his career, Marcus had over two hundred combat cruises, and managed to clock under seventy-two hours in cryostasis.[2]

He had married a woman named Ellen,[2] who he had children with.[1] Sometime around to 2549, Marcus had last seen his wife during his shore leave on Earth. The Human-Covenant War did not allow him the time to visit her, leaving Marcus to only be able to look at her in a photo.[2]

In 2552, despite not being a cryo expert, he had cross-checked on the UNSC Pillar of Autumn's cryo systems.[2]

Fall of Reach[edit]

On August 30, Samuel Marcus was among those who escaped the Fall of Reach aboard the UNSC Pillar of Autumn. During the slipspace journey away from the planet, the ship was running on a skeleton crew, and under orders of Captain Jacob Keyes the technical crews, which included Marcus, was put on triple shifts. During his first sleep cycle in thirty-six hours, Marcus only got three hours sleep.[2]

Waking John-117 and death[edit]

On September 19 at 0103 hours, Samuel Marcus was woken up by then Tech Chief Thom Shephard and was tasked with assisting him reviving John-117 from his cryo sleep before the Pillar of Autumn's crash-landing on Installation 04.[1][2]

After John-117 was woken up, Marcus and Shephard proceeded to give the Spartan Mjolnir calibration checks,[1] Marcus even left the self-diagnostics running for the Spartan to use if the Spartan wanted to calibrate stuff himself. Shepherd then proceeded to order Marcus to join his evac group, in which Marcus proceeded to go and reset the computer before he left. Marcus however could hear Covenant soldiers just outside the control room and called for security.[3]

Shephard and John-117 could only watch as the door exploded and an alien warrior entered the control room. Marcus issued a cry of "Oh, God!", before getting hit by a plasma bolt in the chest from a Major Sangheili.[3] Lying on the floor, he tried to reach a photo of his wife, Ellen. The Sangheili Major then walked forward and pinned Marcus's arm to the floor with its foot and examined the picture. Helpless, Marcus could barely hear Shephard yell out his name, and was executed when the Sangheili shot him in the head with its plasma rifle.[1]

Physical characteristics[edit]

Samuel Marcus had brown hair.[3]

Trivia[edit]

  • He is the first character seen killed in the Halo video games.
  • Just like Thom Shephard, if the player restarts the level multiple times in Halo: Combat Evolved, they will notice his face and/or uniform alternate in appearance; however, his voice remains the same.
  • If one is able to make their way onto the walkways, it can be seen that Marcus' mouth doesn't move when he talks.
  • In the game, he screams when he is shot and seems to die instantly. However, in Halo: The Flood, it said that the plasma bolt "didn't hurt" and seemed to take effect much longer.
  • In the game, instead of saying, "Intruders in Cryo B", as the room is designated in the signage, he says, "Intruders in Cryo 2".

Gallery[edit]

  • Samuel Marcus.

    Samuel Marcus.

  • Marcus and Thom Shephard releasing John from cryo sleep.

    Marcus and Thom Shephard releasing John from cryo sleep.

  • Marcus gets shot by a Sangheili Major.

    Marcus gets shot by a Sangheili Major.

  • Marcus and Shephard in Anniversary.

    Marcus and Shephard in Anniversary.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Halo: The Flood, chapter 1
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Halo: The Flood
  3. ^ a b c d Halo: Combat Evolved, campaign level The Pillar of Autumn
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