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'''Naiya Ray''' is a [[SPARTAN-IV program|SPARTAN-IV supersoldier]] stationed aboard {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} and the only surviving member of [[Fireteam Jackknife]] following the [[Battle of Ealen IV]].<ref name="HE1">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 1|Issue #1]]''</ref> Sometime after the Ambush at Oth Lodon she was transferred to [[Fireteam Majestic]].<ref name="HE12">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 12|Issue #12]]''</ref> | |||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Prior to her transferring into [[Spartan (branch)|Spartan branch]], Naiya Ray served for four years as a [[Wikipedia:Signals intelligence|signals intelligence]] (SIGINT) specialist.<ref name="HE2">'''[[Halo: Escalation]]''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 2|Issue #2]]''</ref> | |||
===Ealen IV=== | ===Ealen IV=== | ||
{{Main|Battle of Ealen IV}} | {{Main|Battle of Ealen IV}} | ||
In [[2558#March|March 2558]], Ray and the rest of Fireteam Jackknife, along with [[Fireteam Bailey]] and [[Paul DeMarco]] of [[Fireteam Majestic]], were assigned to escort and provide security [[Terrence Hood|Fleet Admiral Lord Terrence Hood]] and [[Kaidon]] [[Thel 'Vadam]] on a diplomatic mission to [[Ealen IV]]. While Hood and 'Vadam were negotiating with the [[Jiralhanae]] [[Chieftain]] [[Lydus]], [[Vata 'Gajat's mercenary group|Covenant mercenaries]] led by [[Vata 'Gajat]] attacked the delegates. [[Sarah Palmer|Commander Sarah Palmer]] ordered the Spartans to clear the chamber and help the delegates evacuate. When their evacuation ship was destroyed, they escorted the delegates to a nearby parts depot. Once everyone was inside, DeMarco sealed the depot to halt the oncoming Covenant forces. With communications to their ships having been blocked, they were left without any reinforcements. <ref name="HE1"/> | |||
In [[2558#March|March 2558]], Ray and the rest of Fireteam Jackknife, along with [[Fireteam Bailey]] and [[Paul DeMarco]] of [[Fireteam Majestic]], were assigned to escort and provide security [[Terrence Hood|Fleet Admiral Lord Terrence Hood]] and [[ | |||
Inside the plasma facility, Captain [[Thomas Lasky]] ordered Palmer and the protection detail to escort the delegation to a fortified redoubt. Palmer tasked Ray to escort ''Infinity'''s captain and utilize her SIGINT background to re-establish communications. As they searched the facility, hoping to find the old Covenant network and utilize the facility's transponders to triangulate the source of a jammer, Lasky and Ray were attacked by a [[Sangheili Warrior]]. Upon eliminating the Elite, Ray discovered that the Covenant network itself was responsible for the jamming and knew she could track the source of its power. After securing a pair of [[Type-26 Banshee]]s, they observed several Covenant aircraft approach the redoubt. | Inside the plasma facility, Captain [[Thomas Lasky]] ordered Palmer and the protection detail to escort the delegation to a fortified redoubt. Palmer tasked Ray to escort ''Infinity'''s captain and utilize her SIGINT background to re-establish communications. As they searched the facility, hoping to find the old Covenant network and utilize the facility's transponders to triangulate the source of a jammer, Lasky and Ray were attacked by a [[Sangheili Warrior]]. Upon eliminating the Elite, Ray discovered that the Covenant network itself was responsible for the jamming and knew she could track the source of its power. After securing a pair of [[Type-26 Banshee]]s, they observed several Covenant aircraft approach the redoubt.<ref name="HE2"/> | ||
Ray and Lasky attacked a Covenant base where the source of the Covenant jamming signal was originating. Ray threw a [[plasma battery]] at the power source and shot it destroying the [[pinch fusion reactor|reactor]]. With the communications interference cleared, Lasky informed the ''Infinity'' of the Covenant's attack. The fleets in orbit were able to drive [[Vata 'Gajat]]'s forces into retreat. The delegation was saved but at the cost of a handful of Spartans' lives. During the battle, [[Vladimir Scruggs]] revealed himself as a turncoat and had killed the other two members of their fireteam. Following his death at the hands of Palmer, Ray was left as the last living member of Fireteam Jackknife.<ref>''Halo: Escalation'', [[Halo: Escalation Issue 3|Issue #3]]</ref> | Ray and Lasky attacked a Covenant base where the source of the Covenant jamming signal was originating. Ray threw a [[plasma battery]] at the power source and shot it destroying the [[pinch fusion reactor|reactor]]. With the communications interference cleared, Lasky informed the ''Infinity'' of the Covenant's attack. The fleets in orbit were able to drive [[Vata 'Gajat]]'s forces into retreat. The delegation was saved but at the cost of a handful of Spartans' lives. During the battle, [[Vladimir Scruggs]] revealed himself as a turncoat and had killed the other two members of their fireteam. Following his death at the hands of Palmer, Ray was left as the last living member of Fireteam Jackknife.<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 3|Issue #3]]''</ref> | ||
===Unearthing the mole=== | ===Unearthing the mole=== | ||
[[File:Ray Lasky Cast.jpg|thumb|250px|Naiya and Lasky in Castiglione.]] | [[File:Ray Lasky Cast.jpg|thumb|250px|Naiya and Lasky in Castiglione.]] | ||
After the incident on Ealen IV, Ray was half informed she would be departing ''Infinity'' with Captain Lasky. Once off ''Infinity'', Lasky briefed Ray about his intention to find an investigative journalist, [[Petra Janecek]], to help them flush out the UNSC mole who gave away their location on Ealen IV. On March 10, they arrived in [[Castiglione]], the capital of [[Escala III]]. When Ray expressed concern about meeting Lasky's contact in the [[outer colonies]], Lasky reassured her and asked that they call one another by their first names, only to realize he did not know Ray's first name. Ray revealed her name to be Naiya and the two then rendezvoused with Janecek. The trio went to a boardwalk where Lasky and Petra caught up on old times. Lasky asked Naiya if she could give him and Petra a few minutes alone to keep her from hearing anything that could implicate her to their scheme.<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 4|Issue #4]]''</ref> | |||
After the incident on Ealen IV, Ray was half informed she would be departing ''Infinity'' with Captain Lasky. Once off ''Infinity'', Lasky briefed Ray about his intention to find an investigative journalist, [[Petra Janecek]], to help them flush out the UNSC mole who gave away their location on Ealen IV. On March 10, they arrived in [[Castiglione]], the capital of [[Escala III]]. When Ray expressed concern about meeting Lasky's contact in the [[outer colonies]], Lasky reassured her and asked that they call one another by their first names, only to realize he did not know Ray's first name. Ray revealed her name to be Naiya and the two then rendezvoused with Janecek. The trio went to a boardwalk where Lasky and Petra caught up on old times. Lasky asked Naiya if she could give him and Petra a few minutes alone to keep her from hearing anything that could implicate her to their scheme.<ref>''Halo: Escalation'', [[Halo: Escalation Issue 4|Issue #4]]</ref> | |||
Petra, Lasky, and Naiya then traveled to the Sangheili colony of [[Karava]]. There, she was about to engage a fight against a local Sangheili called [['Lordan]], but Petra killed him. After the altercation, they entered a bar in the port city of [[Kor Delban]] where they met with [[Zef 'Trahl]], Petra's contact. Zef informed them about [[Vata 'Gajat]] and his human collaborator, Captain [[Daniel Clayton]]. When Petra and Naiya asked Lasky why Clayton would betray the UNSC, Lasky informed them that Clayton was the son of the renowned Captain [[James Cutter]].<ref name="HE5">''Halo: Escalation'', [[Halo: Escalation Issue 5|Issue #5]]</ref> | Petra, Lasky, and Naiya then traveled to the Sangheili colony of [[Karava]]. There, she was about to engage a fight against a local Sangheili called [['Lordan]], but Petra killed him. After the altercation, they entered a bar in the port city of [[Kor Delban]] where they met with [[Zef 'Trahl]], Petra's contact. Zef informed them about [[Vata 'Gajat]] and his human collaborator, Captain [[Daniel Clayton]]. When Petra and Naiya asked Lasky why Clayton would betray the UNSC, Lasky informed them that Clayton was the son of the renowned Captain [[James Cutter]].<ref name="HE5">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 5|Issue #5]]''</ref> | ||
Three days later, Naiya and Lasky returned to ''Infinity'' near [[Oth Lodon]]. During their time away, ''Infinity'' had been lured into a trap by Captain Clayton and [[Ambush at Oth Lodon|attacked]] by the [[New Colonial Alliance]]. ''Infinity'' was saved by the Spartans who captured Clayton and killed Vata 'Gajat. Arriving onboard the ship, Commander Palmer told Ray to head to S-Deck for [[Roland]]'s debriefings.<ref>''Halo: Escalation'', [[Halo: Escalation Issue 6|Issue #6]]</ref> | Three days later, Naiya and Lasky returned to ''Infinity'' near [[Oth Lodon]]. During their time away, ''Infinity'' had been lured into a trap by Captain Clayton and [[Ambush at Oth Lodon|attacked]] by the [[New Colonial Alliance]]. ''Infinity'' was saved by the Spartans who captured Clayton and killed Vata 'Gajat. Arriving onboard the ship, Commander Palmer told Ray to head to S-Deck for [[Roland]]'s debriefings.<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 6|Issue #6]]''</ref> | ||
===Bioweapon=== | ===Bioweapon=== | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|Mission to Ven III}} | ||
[[File:HE12 ONI Report.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Ray is stopped by ONI agents.]] | [[File:HE12 ONI Report.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Ray is stopped by ONI agents.]] | ||
On [[2558#May|May 9, 2558]], she and Spartan [[Gabriel Thorne]] were assigned a secret mission to capture [[ | On [[2558#May|May 9, 2558]], she and Spartan [[Gabriel Thorne]] were assigned a secret mission to capture [[Unidentified Sangheili Storm|a Sangheili agent]] in possession of a mysterious [[bioweapon]]. The Spartans went down to the planet [[Ven III]] and encountered a small number of Kig-Yar but no organized resistance. As they explored the surface of the planet, they lost communications with ''Infinity'' due to a jamming field. Ray and Thorne proceeded to a Covenant structure where they were ambushed by the Sangheili agent and a contingent of Kig-Yar. During the skirmish, the Sangheili incapacitated Thorne and escaped with him. As Ray pursued Thorne's captor inside the planet's tunnels, she discovered a massive Kig-Yar [[pirate]] stronghold deep below the surface of the planet with [[black market]] arms dealers and slavers. After finding the Sangheili and a Kig-Yar carrying Thorne into a hangar bay, she was ambushed by a Kig-Yar and lost communications with ''Infinity''.<ref name="HE11">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 11|Issue #11]]''</ref> | ||
However Ray was able to overpower her foe and re-established communications with the ''Infinity''. After receiving notification from [[Roland]] that the ''Infinity'' was re-routing to Ven III, Ray found a [[ | However Ray was able to overpower her foe and re-established communications with the ''Infinity''. After receiving notification from [[Roland]] that the ''Infinity'' was re-routing to Ven III, Ray found a [[Type-46 Spectre|Spectre]] and made her way towards the pirates' base. Upon finding Thorne she ambushed the unidentified Sangheili and his Kig-Yar allies. Ray attempted to hold the Sangheili agent till the rescue convey arrived but the agent made a run for it. Despite wanting to stay behind to protect Thorne, he ordered Ray to pursue the agent. Ray contacted Palmer and relayed Thorne's location to her. However Palmer stated that the bioweapon was a higher priority and was going to redirect Fireteam Majestic to her location. Upon hearing this Ray shut off her locator and continued to pursue the Sangheili agent. Ray commandeered a [[Type-32 Ghost|Ghost]] and a chase ensued between her and the agent. After a short chase Ray managed to disable the agent's Ghost outside the base. Cornering the Sangheili, Ray ordered him to surrender the bioweapon over to her. However before he could a [[Sahara-class heavy prowler|prowler]] landed and several [[ONI]] agents approached Ray, ordering her to stand down. They handed her a report from [[Admiral]] [[Serin Osman]] instructing them to detain the Sangheili and recover the bioweapon. The agents then lead the Sangheili back to the prowler. Upon returning to ''Infinity'' Ray resided over Thorne while he recovered from his wounds. Lasky told Commander Palmer not to be angry towards Ray for her actions during the mission due to the circumstances.<ref name="HE12"/> | ||
{{Clear}} | {{Clear}} | ||
===Janus Key=== | ===Janus Key=== | ||
{{Main|Battle of Aktis IV}} | {{Main|Battle of Aktis IV}} | ||
[[File:HE14 Palmer Ray.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Ray and Palmer observe a destroyed Wraith.]] | |||
[[File:HE14 Palmer Ray.jpg|thumb|250px|Ray and Palmer observe a destroyed Wraith.]] | When [[Catherine Halsey|Doctor Catherine Halsey]] and [[Jul 'Mdama]] managed to trap ''Infinity'' in the uncharted [[Aktis system]] by blocking the ship's engines, Lasky deployed Ray, Palmer, and Majestic to [[Aktis IV]] to find the source of interference. Upon landing on the planet, the Spartans discovered a small group of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant]] forces guarding a recently uncovered [[Forerunner]] structure. The Spartans quickly eliminated the Covenant forces, with Ray using a [[M363 sticky detonator]] to kill two Kig-Yar and destroy a [[Type-26 Wraith]]. [[Henry Glassman|Doctor Henry Glassman]] was then brought to the surface of the planet to investigate the structure, escorted by the Spartans.<ref name="HE14">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 14|Issue #14]]''</ref> | ||
When [[Catherine Halsey|Doctor Catherine Halsey]] and [[Jul 'Mdama]] managed to trap ''Infinity'' in the uncharted [[Aktis system]] by blocking the ship's engines, Lasky deployed Ray, Palmer, and Majestic to [[Aktis IV]] to find the source of interference. Upon landing on the planet, the Spartans discovered a small group of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant]] forces guarding a recently uncovered [[Forerunner]] structure. The Spartans quickly eliminated the Covenant forces, with Ray using | |||
==Personality and traits== | ==Personality and traits== | ||
Naiya Ray is a determined and efficient soldier. Formerly a member of [[Fireteam Jackknife]], she began to operate on "off-the-book" missions under the command of [[Thomas Lasky|Captain Thomas Lasky]]. She enjoys her career as a Spartan and even joked that her investigation mission with Lasky and [[Petra Janecek]] was essentially a paid vacation.<ref name="HE11"/> During the search for the mole within the UNSC, Ray felt uncomfortable visiting remote worlds in civilian clothes with no weapons.<ref name="HE5"/> She is often relaxed and often makes jokes while in dangerous situations. Ray's combat skills have gained her the respect of [[Sarah Palmer|Commander Sarah Palmer]], who even tasked her with escorting Lasky on [[Ealen IV]]. She is specially skilled with communication technologies thanks to her background in signals intelligence.<ref name="HE2"/> Ray's missions with Captain Lasky led to the development of a close friendship between the two. Lasky trusted Ray with high priority missions and tasks. Ray has also developed a friendship with Spartan [[Gabriel Thorne]] after her transfer to Fireteam Majestic. When Thorne was in danger during the mission to Ven III Ray tried to stay behind to protect him despite her priorities. When Palmer informed Ray that she was redirecting Majestic to her instead of Thorne, Ray shut-off her locator as she felt her comrade's rescue was more important than the bioweapon.<ref name="HE11"/><ref name="HE12"/> | |||
Naiya Ray is a determined and efficient soldier. Formerly a member of [[Fireteam Jackknife]], she began to operate on "off-the-book" missions under the command of [[Thomas Lasky|Captain Thomas Lasky]]. She enjoys her career as a Spartan and even joked that her investigation mission with Lasky and [[Petra Janecek]] was essentially a paid vacation. | |||
Ray | ==Equipment== | ||
Ray wears the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Infiltrator|Infiltrator]] variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR GEN2]] armor with [[Armor permutations (Halo 4)#Other armor attachments|Contoured SHRD]] forearms, Contoured legs, and a [[Visor color|Recruit visor]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/canon-fodder-1-15-15-just-getting-started/1091aee3-f861-4b8b-b405-f3dfd01a4e65/posts?page=2#post32 '''Halo Waypoint Forums''' - ''Canon Fodder 1-15-15: Just Getting Started (Catalog Answer)'']</ref> | |||
She often carries an [[MA5D assault rifle]]. Her armor is painted blue with a yellow trim.<ref name="HE1"/> | |||
== | ==Trivia== | ||
{{Linkbox| | {{Linkbox|gallery=yes}} | ||
Ray | Ray's first name suggests that she is of Arabic ancestry. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Ray_helmetless.png|Naiya Ray on Ealen IV. | File:Ray_helmetless.png|Naiya Ray on Ealen IV. | ||
File:Ray_helmet.png|Ray piloting a Covenant Banshee. | File:Ray_helmet.png|Ray piloting a Covenant Banshee. | ||
File:Ray_fighting.png|Ray attacking a [[Sangheili Warrior]]. | |||
File:Ray_Civil.jpg|Ray in [[civilian]] clothes. | File:Ray_Civil.jpg|Ray in [[civilian]] clothes. | ||
File:HE Ray.jpg|Portrait of Ray. | File:HE Ray.jpg|Portrait of Ray. | ||
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File:HE Ray Fight.jpg|Ray fighting several Jackals on Ven III. | File:HE Ray Fight.jpg|Ray fighting several Jackals on Ven III. | ||
File:HE Spartan Ability 2.jpg|Ray using her armor's thrusters. | File:HE Spartan Ability 2.jpg|Ray using her armor's thrusters. | ||
File:Halo Escalation 12.jpg|Ray's | File:Halo Escalation 12.jpg|Ray's [[Type-32 Ghost]] pursuing a [[Sangheili Storm]] on the cover of ''Halo: Escalation #12'' | ||
File:HE12 ambush.jpg|Ray headbutting a Jackal. | File:HE12 ambush.jpg|Ray headbutting a Jackal. | ||
File:HE12 Rescue.jpg|Ray rescues Thorne. | File:HE12 Rescue.jpg|Ray rescues Thorne. | ||
File:HE12 Chase.jpg|Ray chasing a [[ | File:HE12 Chase.jpg|Ray chasing a [[Unidentified Sangheili Storm|Sangheili]] on Ven III. | ||
File:HE12 Thorne Recovery.jpg|Ray sits with Thorne while he recovers. | |||
File:HE14 Ray Sticky.jpg|Ray fires a sticky detonator. | File:HE14 Ray Sticky.jpg|Ray fires a sticky detonator. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' {{1st}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category: Spartan-IVs|Ray, Naiya]] | |||
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