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The artifact translocated him deep within a Covenant-held site on Requiem where he was beaten and interrogated by [[Sangheili]] soldiers. [[Jul 'Mdama]], a [[Shipmaster]] and leader in the opposing Covenant remnant faction, thought of him as a "gift" in order to activate further [[Forerunner]] systems in the planet. <ref>'''[[Spartan Ops]]''', [[S1/Catherine|S1E3 ''Catherine'']]</ref> Glassman then began to work on an artifact in the Sangheili's hands, known to them as the "Shrine", under the careful watch of [[Gek]]. However, he couldn't do much due to the lack of proper equipment and communication (he was unable to speak the Sangheili tongue and most Elites didn't speak English, and those who did weren't too keen on using it)<ref>'''[[Spartan Ops]]''', [[S1/Didact's Hand|S1E4 ''Didact's Hand'']]</ref>. Glassman eventually activated their Shrine, which prompted all other Sangheili, including Gek, within the vicinity to bow before it.<ref>'''[[Spartan Ops]]''', [[S1/Memento Mori|S1E5 ''Memento Mori'']]</ref> Glassman took the opportunity to escape, but was stopped by two Sangheili that also retained the Spartan [[Gabriel Thorne]]. Thorne killed his captors with a [[Storm Rifle]], and when Gek remotely activated Glassman's plasma-charge-rigged-vest, Thorne quickly disposed of it and the two fled.<ref>'''[[Spartan Ops]]''', [[S1/Scattered|S1E6 ''Scattered'']]</ref> | The artifact translocated him deep within a Covenant-held site on Requiem where he was beaten and interrogated by [[Sangheili]] soldiers. [[Jul 'Mdama]], a [[Shipmaster]] and leader in the opposing Covenant remnant faction, thought of him as a "gift" in order to activate further [[Forerunner]] systems in the planet. <ref>'''[[Spartan Ops]]''', [[S1/Catherine|S1E3 ''Catherine'']]</ref> Glassman then began to work on an artifact in the Sangheili's hands, known to them as the "Shrine", under the careful watch of [[Gek]]. However, he couldn't do much due to the lack of proper equipment and communication (he was unable to speak the Sangheili tongue and most Elites didn't speak English, and those who did weren't too keen on using it)<ref>'''[[Spartan Ops]]''', [[S1/Didact's Hand|S1E4 ''Didact's Hand'']]</ref>. Glassman eventually activated their Shrine, which prompted all other Sangheili, including Gek, within the vicinity to bow before it.<ref>'''[[Spartan Ops]]''', [[S1/Memento Mori|S1E5 ''Memento Mori'']]</ref> Glassman took the opportunity to escape, but was stopped by two Sangheili that also retained the Spartan [[Gabriel Thorne]]. Thorne killed his captors with a [[Storm Rifle]], and when Gek remotely activated Glassman's plasma-charge-rigged-vest, Thorne quickly disposed of it and the two fled.<ref>'''[[Spartan Ops]]''', [[S1/Scattered|S1E6 ''Scattered'']]</ref> | ||
As Glassman and Thorne continued their escape, Glassman grew tired and needed to rest. He asked why they were walking and why Thorne didn't contact ''Infinity''. Thorne informed him his comm gear wasn't working. He asked Thorne how much further to where they were going and Thorne answered that they were headed for [[Galileo Base]], a few kilometers away. Thorne soon realized there was a cloaked Sangheili in the area and informed Dr. Glassman to get to safety. Before he could escape they were attacked by [[Gek]]. Glassman attempted to help Thorne fight him but was easily thrown aside. | As Glassman and Thorne continued their escape, Glassman grew tired and needed to rest. He asked why they were walking and why Thorne didn't contact ''Infinity''. Thorne informed him his comm gear wasn't working. He asked Thorne how much further to where they were going and Thorne answered that they were headed for [[Galileo Base]], a few kilometers away. Thorne soon realized there was a cloaked Sangheili in the area and informed Dr. Glassman to get to safety. Before he could escape they were attacked by [[Gek]]. Glassman attempted to help Thorne fight him but was easily thrown aside. Just before Gek could kill them both, the Elite was killed by the arriving Fireteam Majestic. They proceeded to take devices off of Gek, DeMarco got his energy sword, Thorne took his [[active camouflage]] and Madsen found a map of Requiem.<ref>'''[[Spartan Ops]]''', [[S1/Expendable|S1E8 ''Expendable'']]</ref> Later, Fireteam Crimson assisted Dr. Glassman in decoding the map [[Madsen]] recovered from Gek. Glassman aided Fireteam Crimson by informing them how to activate nearby Forerunner defenses, including several turrets and AA guns.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''Episode 8, Chapter 5: "Glassman"''</ref> | ||
===Return to ''Infinity''=== | |||
Soon after his rescue Glassman was returned to the ''Infinity'' via Pelican.<ref>'''[[Spartan Ops]]''', [[S1/Key|S1E7 ''Key'']]</ref> There he told Lasky how to get the ship free of the planet's anchoring hold. The artifact in their hangar was connected to two other identical ones on Requiem's surface, and deactivating those would free the ship. Crimson and Majestic followed his instructions, and this allowed them to escape the planet before it was pulled into its sun. Later he analyzed the half of the [[Janus Key]] recovered from Catherine Halsey, concluding that the artifact was inert and incomplete.<ref>'''[[Spartan Ops]]''', [[S1/Exodus|S1E8 ''Exodus'']]</ref> | |||
==Production Notes== | ==Production Notes== | ||
Revision as of 19:32, February 18, 2013
- "If you take engines built by aliens a hundred thousand years ago, and hire a war criminal to bolt them onto the ship, you can't expect predictable behavior!"
- — Glassman commenting on a sudden power loss aboard the UNSC Infinity.
Dr. Henry Glassman is a civilian human scientist contracted by the UNSC Navy. He serves aboard Infinity as her chief engineer. [1]
Biography
Glassman was assigned in 2553 to the prototype ship Infinity. He had difficulty getting along with Dr. Catherine Halsey, who was installing the Forerunner engines on the ship.[2] As well, Glassman worked with the Huragok who were assigned to working on and repairing the ship. In a meeting with Admirals Terrence Hood and Margaret Parangosky, Glassman was asked if the Infinity could be sent to Sanghelios to aid Thel 'Vadam in the Sangheili civil war, which he was losing. Glassman approved the Infinity ready to be 'put through her paces'.[3] The Infinity was successful in defending Vadam Keep from the Servants of Abiding Truth.
Captured
In 2558, the Spartans of Fireteam Crimson recovered a Forerunner artifact from meddling Covenant archaeologists and brought it aboard Infinity. Just moments after unloading, the object began draining power from the ship, causing it to drift towards Requiem corridor. Commander Sarah Palmer was able to clamp herself to the deck and temporarily deactivate the artifact by kicking it, allowing further examination by Infinity Science. Glassman, by physical interaction, unintentionally reactivated the object and subsequently "pulled" the doctor in, almost taking Captain Lasky in the process. [4]
The artifact translocated him deep within a Covenant-held site on Requiem where he was beaten and interrogated by Sangheili soldiers. Jul 'Mdama, a Shipmaster and leader in the opposing Covenant remnant faction, thought of him as a "gift" in order to activate further Forerunner systems in the planet. [5] Glassman then began to work on an artifact in the Sangheili's hands, known to them as the "Shrine", under the careful watch of Gek. However, he couldn't do much due to the lack of proper equipment and communication (he was unable to speak the Sangheili tongue and most Elites didn't speak English, and those who did weren't too keen on using it)[6]. Glassman eventually activated their Shrine, which prompted all other Sangheili, including Gek, within the vicinity to bow before it.[7] Glassman took the opportunity to escape, but was stopped by two Sangheili that also retained the Spartan Gabriel Thorne. Thorne killed his captors with a Storm Rifle, and when Gek remotely activated Glassman's plasma-charge-rigged-vest, Thorne quickly disposed of it and the two fled.[8]
As Glassman and Thorne continued their escape, Glassman grew tired and needed to rest. He asked why they were walking and why Thorne didn't contact Infinity. Thorne informed him his comm gear wasn't working. He asked Thorne how much further to where they were going and Thorne answered that they were headed for Galileo Base, a few kilometers away. Thorne soon realized there was a cloaked Sangheili in the area and informed Dr. Glassman to get to safety. Before he could escape they were attacked by Gek. Glassman attempted to help Thorne fight him but was easily thrown aside. Just before Gek could kill them both, the Elite was killed by the arriving Fireteam Majestic. They proceeded to take devices off of Gek, DeMarco got his energy sword, Thorne took his active camouflage and Madsen found a map of Requiem.[9] Later, Fireteam Crimson assisted Dr. Glassman in decoding the map Madsen recovered from Gek. Glassman aided Fireteam Crimson by informing them how to activate nearby Forerunner defenses, including several turrets and AA guns.[10]
Return to Infinity
Soon after his rescue Glassman was returned to the Infinity via Pelican.[11] There he told Lasky how to get the ship free of the planet's anchoring hold. The artifact in their hangar was connected to two other identical ones on Requiem's surface, and deactivating those would free the ship. Crimson and Majestic followed his instructions, and this allowed them to escape the planet before it was pulled into its sun. Later he analyzed the half of the Janus Key recovered from Catherine Halsey, concluding that the artifact was inert and incomplete.[12]
Production Notes
- He is voiced by Jeff Doba.
- During production of the first five episodes of Spartan Ops, franchise writer and Spartan Ops author Brian Reed originally intended to kill off Glassman at the end of episode 2. However, as he continued writing subsequent episodes, Glassman "argued his way back into existence" and instead survived his encounter with the artifact.[13]
Gallery
Glassman touching the artifact before being pulled through.
Henry Glassman is pulled through the artifact.
Glassman as a prisoner.
Dr. Glassman and Jul 'Mdama standing before the Forerunner device.
List of appearances
- Halo: The Thursday War (First appearance)
- Halo 4
Sources
- ^ Halo: The Thursday War, page 53
- ^ Halo: The Thursday War, page 53
- ^ Halo: The Thursday War, page 233-235
- ^ Spartan Ops, S1E2 Artifact
- ^ Spartan Ops, S1E3 Catherine
- ^ Spartan Ops, S1E4 Didact's Hand
- ^ Spartan Ops, S1E5 Memento Mori
- ^ Spartan Ops, S1E6 Scattered
- ^ Spartan Ops, S1E8 Expendable
- ^ Spartan Ops, Episode 8, Chapter 5: "Glassman"
- ^ Spartan Ops, S1E7 Key
- ^ Spartan Ops, S1E8 Exodus
- ^ Halo Waypoint: The Halo Bulletin: 1.16.13
