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|birth=[[2533|April 14, 2533]]<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 26''</ref> | |birth=[[2533|April 14, 2533]]<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 26''</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} | ||
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***[[SPARTAN-III program]] | ***[[SPARTAN-III program]] | ||
*[[Spartan Operations]] | *[[Spartan Operations]] | ||
|rank=[[Petty Officer, Second Class|Petty officer, second class]] {{C|formerly}} | |rank=[[Petty Officer, Second Class|Petty officer, second class]] {{C|formerly}}<br> | ||
[[Spartan branch#Rank structure|Spartan]] | [[Spartan branch#Rank structure|Spartan]]{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''Spartan Tom-B292''' is a [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]] supersoldier of [[SPARTAN-III Beta Company|Beta Company]] and one of the two sole survivors of [[Operation: TORPEDO]] along with [[Lucy-B091]]. Tom and Lucy served as [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Kurt Ambrose]]'s senior [[NCO]]s and helped train [[SPARTAN-III Gamma Company|Gamma Company]] up until the [[Onyx Conflict]] in late [[2552]]. After a stint of service in the field as members of [[Blue Team]], Tom and Lucy took up instructor duties in the new [[Spartan Operations]] branch, before moving on to serve as security for the [[Trevelyan]] research facility in [[2554]]. | '''Spartan Tom-B292''', born '''Thomas Jiangsu''', is a [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]] supersoldier of [[SPARTAN-III Beta Company|Beta Company]] and one of the two sole survivors of [[Operation: TORPEDO]] along with [[Lucy-B091]]. Tom and Lucy served as [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Kurt Ambrose]]'s senior [[NCO]]s and helped train [[SPARTAN-III Gamma Company|Gamma Company]] up until the [[Onyx Conflict]] in late [[2552]]. After a stint of service in the field as members of [[Blue Team]], Tom and Lucy took up instructor duties in the new [[Spartan Operations]] branch, before moving on to serve as security for the [[Trevelyan]] research facility in [[2554]]. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Childhood and training=== | ===Childhood and training=== | ||
{{Quote|multi=yes|q1=Look. What are those two doing now?|q2=I think... the impossible.|Deep Winter|Kurt Ambrose|[[Deep Winter]] and [[Kurt Ambrose|Lieutenant Ambrose]] regarding Tom and Lucy during a training exercise<ref name="goo92">'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 92''</ref>}} | {{Quote|multi=yes|q1=Look. What are those two doing now?|q2=I think... the impossible.|Deep Winter|Kurt Ambrose|[[Deep Winter]] and [[Kurt Ambrose|Lieutenant Ambrose]] regarding Tom and Lucy during a training exercise<ref name="goo92">'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 92''</ref>}} | ||
Orphaned by the [[Covenant]] when his homeworld | Thomas Jiangsu was born on the [[Human colonies|colony]] of [[Amadora]] on [[2533#April|April 14, 2533]].{{Ref/Reuse|EN}} Orphaned by the [[Covenant]] when they glassed his homeworld in [[2539]],{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P50|Enc22|Page=50}} Tom would be recruited into the [[SPARTAN-III program]] shortly after, beginning training by [[2540#January|January 2540]] at the latest.{{Ref/Reuse|lessons}}{{Ref/Reuse|EN}}{{Ref/Note|Id=Beta|''[[Lessons Learned]]'' establishes that Tom-B292 and Lucy-B091 were six years old when they started their training. Page 106 of the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]'' establishes that Tom and Lucy were born on April 14, 2533 and January 28, 2533, respectively. This makes Beta Company's start date somewhere between April 2539 and January 2540.}} He was trained by [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Kurt Ambrose]] and [[Senior Chief Petty Officer]] [[Franklin Mendez]] for roughly six years. Tom became the leader of [[Team Foxtrot]], one of the organized [[SPARTAN-III Beta Company|Beta Company]] combat teams comprised of [[Lucy-B091]], [[Adam-B004]] and [[Min-B174]].<ref name="goo15">'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 15''</ref> On [[2541|August 24, 2541]], Tom and the rest of Team Foxtrot partook in one of a series of exercises designed to filter out extra candidates the program lacked funds to further train and augment. After most of Foxtrot were incapacitated, leaving only Tom and Lucy, he engineered a plan to appropriate the automated [[M202 XP machine gun]]s pinning them down and complete the training mission. After they were successful in their designated objective, Tom, Lucy and the rest of the Spartans continued to ambush several waves of their instructors before being forced to stand down by Chief Mendez and Lieutenant Ambrose.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''pages 89-96''</ref> However, Ambrose commended Tom and his team for their actions and they were accepted for further phases of training and eventually [[Project CHRYSANTHEMUM|physical augmentation]].<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''pages 89-96''</ref> | ||
===Operation: TORPEDO=== | ===Operation: TORPEDO=== | ||
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===Training the Spartan-IVs=== | ===Training the Spartan-IVs=== | ||
{{quote|multi=yes|q1=This is insane. It can't possibly work.|Tom|q2=Not even going to try?|Lucy|Tom and Lucy on their impromptu plan to save Jun.{{Ref/Reuse|lessons}}}} | {{quote|multi=yes|q1=This is insane. It can't possibly work.|Tom|q2=Not even going to try?|Lucy|Tom and Lucy on their impromptu plan to save Jun.{{Ref/Reuse|lessons}}}} | ||
Tom and Lucy left Blue Team to serve as instructors in the recently established [[Spartan Operations]] branch in [[2553|August 2553]].<ref name="catalog">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/catalog-interaction/4c3e1c6f-6519-4ee0-83a4-4bac13bf07a3/posts?page=38#post745 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction - Page 38'']</ref> They were subsequently assigned under [[Commander]] [[Musa-096]], and trained [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] recruits onboard [[Spartan-IV Training Station|the program's top-secret training station]]. | Tom and Lucy left Blue Team to serve as instructors in the recently established [[Spartan Operations]] branch in [[2553|August 2553]].<ref name="catalog">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/catalog-interaction/4c3e1c6f-6519-4ee0-83a4-4bac13bf07a3/posts?page=38#post745 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction - Page 38'']</ref> They were subsequently assigned under [[Commander]] [[Musa-096]], and trained [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] recruits onboard [[Spartan-IV Training Station|the program's top-secret training station]].{{Ref/Anthology|Id=lessons|Fra|Lessons Learned}} | ||
On [[2554|March 29, 2554]], Tom and Lucy were in their office reviewing the performance of the new Spartan-IV class when an explosion rocked the station, causing a loss of gravity. Tom contacted Captain [[Chu]] to find out what happened; the captain informed him of a rupture in the rec room where Commander Musa had been interrogating someone about a homicide. With Tom unaware that a homicide had taken place and asking for clarification, Lucy brought his attention to the window where they saw two men fighting outside in space: [[Rudolf Schein]], a Spartan-IV recruit, and [[Jun-A266]]. Soon Jun was able to break from Schein's grip and kick off from Schein's chest, sending Schein deeper into space and Jun towards the station. At Lucy's prompting, the two entered an [[airlock]]. With a tether and without a [[vacuum suit]], Tom attempted to anticipate Jun's path and shot himself out the airlock. He missed at first, and when the tether went taut he attempted to correct himself when he realized Lucy was helping him. Jun managed to get caught in Tom's tether and Lucy was able to pull the both of them in, but not before both he and Jun lost consciousness.{{Ref/Reuse|lessons}} Commander Musa later visited Tom in the infirmary and informed him of what had happened. Schein had killed [[Hideo Wakahisa]], a fellow Spartan-IV recruit, and had torn out Wakahisa's locator implant. Musa and Jun conducted an investigation which led them to Schein. While interrogating him, Schein detonated a hidden grenade which killed Captain [[O'Day]].{{Ref/Reuse|lessons}} | On [[2554|March 29, 2554]], Tom and Lucy were in their office reviewing the performance of the new Spartan-IV class when an explosion rocked the station, causing a loss of gravity. Tom contacted Captain [[Chu]] to find out what happened; the captain informed him of a rupture in the rec room where Commander Musa had been interrogating someone about a homicide. With Tom unaware that a homicide had taken place and asking for clarification, Lucy brought his attention to the window where they saw two men fighting outside in space: [[Rudolf Schein]], a Spartan-IV recruit, and [[Jun-A266]]. Soon Jun was able to break from Schein's grip and kick off from Schein's chest, sending Schein deeper into space and Jun towards the station. At Lucy's prompting, the two entered an [[airlock]]. With a tether and without a [[vacuum suit]], Tom attempted to anticipate Jun's path and shot himself out the airlock. He missed at first, and when the tether went taut he attempted to correct himself when he realized Lucy was helping him. Jun managed to get caught in Tom's tether and Lucy was able to pull the both of them in, but not before both he and Jun lost consciousness.{{Ref/Reuse|lessons}} Commander Musa later visited Tom in the infirmary and informed him of what had happened. Schein had killed [[Hideo Wakahisa]], a fellow Spartan-IV recruit, and had torn out Wakahisa's locator implant. Musa and Jun conducted an investigation which led them to Schein. While interrogating him, Schein detonated a hidden grenade which killed Captain [[O'Day]].{{Ref/Reuse|lessons}} | ||
===Return to Onyx=== | ===Return to Onyx=== | ||
[[File:TomB292.png|thumb|250px | [[File:TomB292.png|thumb|250px|Tom on Onyx.]] | ||
{{Quote|I guess we could get used to this.|Tom upon arrival at the shield world.{{Ref/Reuse|lessons}} }} | {{Quote|I guess we could get used to this.|Tom upon arrival at the shield world.{{Ref/Reuse|lessons}} }} | ||
After Tom and Lucy had recovered from the incident, Musa visited them in their office with Jun and offered them a job working as security at the [[Onyx United Research Project]] on [[Trevelyan]]. While initially reluctant due to the [[Sangheili]] presence there, they eventually accepted.{{Ref/Reuse|lessons}} | After Tom and Lucy had recovered from the incident, Musa visited them in their office with Jun and offered them a job working as security at the [[Onyx United Research Project]] on [[Trevelyan]]. While initially reluctant due to the [[Sangheili]] presence there, they eventually accepted.{{Ref/Reuse|lessons}} | ||
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=== Second Onyx conflict === | === Second Onyx conflict === | ||
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==Personality and traits== | ==Personality and traits== | ||
Tom is a collected and good-natured individual with a strong sense of duty and loyalty; for example refusing to leave [[Kurt Ambrose|Lieutenant Commander Kurt Ambrose]] behind at the end of the [[Battle of Onyx]], or saving [[Jun-A266]]'s life not out of a desire to be a hero, but rather merely viewing it as something he had been trained to do.{{Ref/Reuse|lessons}} Lieutenant Commander Ambrose considered Tom and [[Lucy-B091]] highly competent, and implicitly trusted in their abilities in any situation.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 137''</ref> Tom was highly protective of the [[SPARTAN-III Gamma Company|Gamma Company]] Spartans he had helped train,{{Ref/Reuse|ll386}} and maintained a casual, friendly relationship with the former members of [[Team Saber]] when they were assigned to [[Blue Team]] together.<ref name="ll386">'''Halo: Last Light''', ''page 386-388'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | Tom is a collected and good-natured individual with a strong sense of duty and loyalty; for example refusing to leave [[Kurt Ambrose|Lieutenant Commander Kurt Ambrose]] behind at the end of the [[Battle of Onyx]], or saving [[Jun-A266]]'s life not out of a desire to be a hero, but rather merely viewing it as something he had been trained to do.{{Ref/Reuse|lessons}} Lieutenant Commander Ambrose considered Tom and [[Lucy-B091]] highly competent, and implicitly trusted in their abilities in any situation.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 137''</ref> Tom was highly protective of the [[SPARTAN-III Gamma Company|Gamma Company]] Spartans he had helped train,{{Ref/Reuse|ll386}} and maintained a casual, friendly relationship with the former members of [[Team Saber]] when they were assigned to [[Blue Team]] together.<ref name="ll386">'''Halo: Last Light''', ''page 386-388'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | ||
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==Equipment== | ==Equipment== | ||
Like most Spartan-IIIs, Tom-B292 wore [[Semi-Powered Infiltration armor]] for most of his career up until mid-[[2553]]. During Gamma Company's training, he and Lucy spent so much time in their SPI armor that Kurt recognized them better with the suits on.{{Ref/Reuse|g98}} Following his assignment to the Spartan branch, he and Lucy were issued [[Mjolnir armor]], with which they would subsequently train extensively.<ref>'''Halo: Fractures''', "Lessons Learned", ''page 5'' (Google Play edition)</ref> By [[2558]], Tom wore a | Like most Spartan-IIIs, Tom-B292 wore [[Semi-Powered Infiltration armor]] for most of his career up until mid-[[2553]]. During Gamma Company's training, he and Lucy spent so much time in their SPI armor that Kurt recognized them better with the suits on.{{Ref/Reuse|g98}} Following his assignment to the Spartan branch, he and Lucy were issued [[Mjolnir armor]], with which they would subsequently train extensively.<ref>'''Halo: Fractures''', "Lessons Learned", ''page 5'' (Google Play edition)</ref> By [[2558]], Tom wore a heavily customized "frankensuit" which include the helmet of the [[CYPHER-class Mjolnir|Cypher]] variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR GEN2]] armor with [[SHINOBI-class Mjolnir|Shinobi]] shoulder pads, [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark IV|Mark IV]] forearms, and [[ATHLON-class Mjolnir|Athlon]] torso and legs.{{Ref/Novel|Id=LoOCover|HLoO|detail=cover}} He has also been seen wearing a full set of Shinobi, minus the helmet.{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22P106|Enc22|Page=106}} | ||
During [[Operation: TORPEDO]], Tom carried an [[MA5K carbine]] and a [[sniper rifle]].<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 19''</ref> By 2558, Tom | During [[Operation: TORPEDO]], Tom carried an [[MA5K carbine]] and a [[sniper rifle]].<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 19''</ref> By 2558, Tom made use of both the [[BR85 battle rifle]] and the [[MA5 series|MA5D assault rifle]].{{Ref/Book|Halo: Legacy of Onyx}} | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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*''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'' | *''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
==Notes== | |||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||