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{{Status|Apocrypha}}
{{Era|HCW}}
{{Semi-canon}}
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{{Quote|multi=yes|Jiralhanae Captain|Reynolds|q1=Tell me its location!|q2=Kiss...my...ass...|Reynolds refusing to reveal Crow's Nest's location}}
{{Quote|multi=yes|Jiralhanae Captain|Reynolds|q1=Tell me its location!|q2=Kiss...my...ass...|Reynolds refusing to reveal Crow's Nest's location}}


'''Gunnery Sergeant Reynolds''' is a [[Gunnery Sergeant|staff non-commissioned officer]]{{Ref|Id=sierra|'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level ''[[Sierra 117]]''}} and an infantryman in the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref|Id="crows"|'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[Crow's Nest]]''}}
'''Gunnery Sergeant Reynolds''' is a [[Gunnery Sergeant|staff non-commissioned officer]] and an infantryman in the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="sierra">'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level ''[[Sierra 117]]''</ref><ref name="crows">'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[Crow's Nest (level)|Crow's Nest]]''</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
Reynolds enlisted in the UNSC Marine Corps at some point before [[2552]]. By November of that year, he had risen to the rank of Gunnery Sergeant, and was participating in the [[Battle for Earth]].{{Ref/Reuse|sierra}}


===Recovering John-117===
===Battle for Earth===
{{Main|Recovery of John-117}}
{{Main|Battle for Earth}}
{{Quote|Johnson, you be advised, [[Covenant Loyalist|Hostiles]] are on the move... I've got eyes on a Brute Pack, over.|Reynolds alerting Sergeant Major [[Avery Johnson]] of Covenant activity.}}
 
[[File:Sgt.Reynolds.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Reynolds jumping down from the log bridge after being saved by [[John-117]] from the [[Jiralhanae Captain]].]]
[[File:Sgt.Reynolds.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Reynolds jumping down from the log bridge after being saved by [[John-117]] from the [[Jiralhanae Captain]].]]
On the morning of November 17, [[2552]], Reynolds accompanied [[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery Junior Johnson|Avery Johnson]] and fellow [[Gunnery Sergeant]] [[Marcus Stacker]] as they led a Platoon-sized force of Marines into the jungles near [[Mount Kilimanjaro]]. The force was tasked with retrieving [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[John-117]], who had crash-landed in the area after exiting the [[Prophet of Truth]]'s [[Forerunner Dreadnought]], in the middle of re-entry. Reynolds and his [[Bravo Team|his squad]] were searching for John-117 when [[Johnson]] made contact, informing him the Spartan had been located, and ordering Bravo Team to retreat to the extraction point at the nearby river. As his squad observed [[Covenant]] forces on the move towards the main Marine force, Reynolds promptly alerted Johnson of the heightening [[Covenant]] activity. However, doing so gave away his position and his squad immediately came under attack by a [[Kez'katu-pattern Phantom|Phantom]] dropship and [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]], resulting in his entire squad being killed and Reynolds himself captured.
Reynolds was present during the [[Battle of Earth]]. On the morning of November 17, [[2552]], Reynolds accompanied [[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery Junior Johnson|Avery Johnson]] and fellow [[Gunnery Sergeant]] [[Marcus Stacker]] as they lead a Platoon-sized force of Marines into the jungles near [[Mount Kilimanjaro]]. The force was tasked with retrieving [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan]] [[John-117]], who had crash-landed in the area after exiting the [[Prophet of Truth]]'s [[Forerunner Dreadnought]]. Reynolds and his [[Bravo Team|his squad]] were searching for John-117 when [[Johnson]] made contact, informing him the Spartan had been located, and ordering Bravo Team to retreat to the extraction point at the nearby river. As his squad observed [[Covenant]] forces on the move towards the main Marine force, Reynolds promptly alerted Johnson of the heightening [[Covenant]] activity. However, doing so gave away his position and his squad immediately came under attack by a [[Type-52 Troop Carrier|Phantom]] dropship and [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]], resulting in his entire squad being killed and Reynolds himself captured.


Reynolds was interrogated by a [[Jiralhanae Captain]]. The Covenant soldier held him atop a log bridge and demanded the location of the UNSC base [[Crow's Nest (location)|Crow's Nest]], but Reynolds' only response was "kiss my ass." Just as the Jiralhanae braced to kill him, John 117 arrived, accompanied by [[Thel 'Vadam]] and Sergeant [[Stacker]]'s [[First Squad]]. After the Spartan swiftly dispatched his captor, Reynolds jumped off the bridge, grabbed a nearby [[MA5C assault rifle|assault rifle]] and informed the Spartan of Bravo's fate. Reynolds then joined the Spartan in his mission to rendezvous with Sergeant [[Johnson]] at the extraction point. As they arrived however, Johnson's [[D77H-TCI Pelican|Pelican]] and it's escort were both shot down by Covenant [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshees]]. Reynolds continued to support the Master Chief and Arbiter as they pushed through the jungle and eventually rescued Johnson, who had been captured by the Covenant. After neutralizing  all Covenant present, including a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]], the UNSC forces were evacuated to Crow's Nest.{{Ref/Reuse|sierra}}
Reynolds was interrogated by a [[Jiralhanae Captain]]. The Covenant soldier held him atop a log bridge and demanded the location of the UNSC base [[Crow's Nest]], but Reynolds' only response was "kiss my ass." Just as the Jiralhanae braced to kill him, John 117 arrived, accompanied by [[Thel 'Vadam]] and Sergeant [[Stacker]]'s [[First Squad]]. After the Spartan swiftly dispatched his captor, Reynolds jumped off the bridge, grabbed a nearby [[MA5C assault rifle|assault rifle]] and informed the Spartan of Bravo's fate. Reynolds then joined the Spartan in his mission to rendezvous with Sergeant [[Johnson]] at the extraction point. As they arrived however, Johnson's [[D77H-TCI Pelican|Pelican]] and it's escort were both shot down by Covenant [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]]. Reynolds continued to support the Master Chief and Arbiter as they pushed through the jungle and eventually rescued Johnson, who had been captured by the Covenant. After neutralizing  all Covenant present, including a [[Jiralhanae Chieftain]], the UNSC forces were evacuated to Crow's Nest.<ref name="sierra"/>


===Crow's Nest and Tsavo Highway===
Upon returning to Crow's Nest, the UNSC forces soon found out that they had been discovered by the Covenant, and were going to be attacked. Knowing that the base would likely be overrun, the Marines, led by Commander [[Miranda Keyes]], begun to prepare a [[Unidentified UNSC bomb|massive bomb]] intended to be detonated to deny the Covenant the base. Reynolds was one of the Marines tasked with the wiring of the bomb.<ref name="crows"/>
{{Main|Attack on Crow's Nest|Assault on the Tsavo Highway}}
Upon returning to Crow's Nest, the UNSC forces soon found out that they had been discovered by the Covenant, and were going to be attacked. Knowing that the base would likely be overrun, the Marines, led by Commander [[Miranda Keyes]], begun to prepare a [[Improvised UNSC bomb|massive bomb]] intended to be detonated to deny the Covenant the base.{{Ref/Reuse|crows}}


Reynolds ultimately survived the destruction of Crow's Nest by taking refuge in the base's motor pool. Rallying the surviving Marines in the area, Reynolds destroyed a security camera that may lead surviving Covenant forces to them. Rendezvousing with John-117 once again, Reynolds ordered any of his men that could still walk to take the surviving [[Warthog]]s in the motor pool out of the base. They aided a group of Marines call signed [[Second Squad]] who were under attack by Covenant scouts near the base entrance and allowed them to mount up. Reynolds continued to try hail Commander Keyes but was unsuccessful, as the COMs had been scrambled by the destruction of Crows Nest.{{Ref|Id=tsavo|'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[Tsavo Highway]]''}}
Reynolds ultimately survived the destruction of Crow's Nest by taking refuge in the base's motor pool. Rallying the surviving Marines in the area, Reynolds destroyed a security camera that may lead surviving Covenant forces to them. Rendezvousing with John-117 once again, Reynolds ordered any of his men that could still walk to take the surviving [[Warthog]]s in the motor pool out of the base. They aided a group of Marines call signed [[Second Squad]] who were under attack by Covenant scouts near the base entrance and allowed them to mount up. Reynolds continued to try hail Commander Keyes but was unsuccessful, as the COMs had been scrambled by the destruction of Crows Nest.<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[Tsavo Highway (level)|Tsavo Highway]]''</ref>


Reynolds and his troops soon received a distress call from Sergeant [[Stacker]], who had been leading a convoy intended to bring supplies to the beleaguered UNSC forces in Voi. The convoy had been strafed by Banshees and were pinned down by a large Covenant ground force. Fortunately, Reynolds and John-117 arrived in time to rescue the survivors and clear out the Covenant presence. The UNSC convoy continued onward, but were forced to leave their vehicles shortly after, stopped by a destroyed section of the highway. Continuing on foot, Reynolds, Stacker and their men helped John-117 liberate another squad of Marines under attack in a nearby building complex. After holding off many waves of attacking Covenant troops, including a [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|Wraith]] tank, several resupply Pelicans moved in, delivering multiple [[Warthogs]] and reinforcements. Mobilizing once again, the UNSC forces punched through a sizable Covenant vehicular force and breached the final Covenant roadblocks, clearing a path to Voi.
Reynolds and his troops soon received a distress call from Sergeant [[Stacker]], who had been leading a convoy intended to bring supplies to the beleaguered UNSC forces in Voi. The convoy had been strafed by Banshees and were pinned down by a large Covenant ground force. Fortunately, Reynolds and John-117 arrived in time to rescue the survivors and clear out the Covenant presence. The UNSC convoy continued onward, but were forced to leave their vehicles shortly after, stopped by a destroyed section of the highway. Continuing on foot, Reynolds, Stacker and their men helped John-117 liberate another squad of Marines under attack in a nearby building complex. After holding off many waves of attacking Covenant troops, including a [[Type-26 Wraith|Wraith]] tank, several resupply Pelicans moved in, delivering multiple [[Warthogs]] and reinforcements. Mobilizing once again, the UNSC forces punched through a sizable Covenant vehicular force and breached the final Covenant roadblocks, clearing a path to Voi.
[[File:GySgt Reynolds.jpg|250px|thumb|Reynolds in Traxus Factory Complex 09 in [[Voi]].]]
[[File:GySgt Reynolds.jpg|250px|thumb|Reynolds in Traxus Factory Complex 09 in [[Voi]].]]


===Battle of Voi===
UNSC forces lead by Reynolds and Stacker supported John-117 in the assault on [[Traxus Factory Complex 09]] in [[Voi|South Voi]].<ref name="H3-Sstorm">'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Storm]]''</ref><ref group="Note"> The specifics of Stacker and Reynolds' participation in the first half of the Battle of Voi are unclear, as only one or the other will spawn. However both will spawn and enter the forward operating base, regardless of who spawned at the beginning of the level. (Tested in both Xbox 360 and Master Chief Collection versions) </ref> There, they eliminated a heavy Covenant presence, including multiple [[Type-52 Anti-Aircraft Wraith|Anti-Aircraft Wraiths]] and a [[Type-47B Scarab|Scarab]]. After liberating the exterior of the complex, Reynolds entered the forward operating base located there, while other UNSC forces aided John-117 and the Arbiter [[Thel 'Vadam]] in fighting through the factory interior.<ref group="Note"> Reynolds can be killed during the battle with the Scarab, and will nonetheless spawn outside the forward operating base and enter alongside the player (tested on both Xbox 360 and Master Chief Collection versions.) A Marine Sergeant with either Reynolds' or Stacker's model and voice will spawn in the factory interior, however this is a possible iteration of the pair's model-swapping bug, as Stacker's scripted dialogue plays regardless.</ref>
{{Main|Battle of Voi}}
UNSC forces lead by Reynolds and Stacker supported John-117 in the assault on [[Traxus Factory Complex 09]] in [[Voi|South Voi]].{{Ref|Id=storm|'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Storm]]''}}{{Ref/Note|The specifics of Stacker and Reynolds' participation in the first half of the Battle of Voi are unclear, as only one or the other will spawn. However both will spawn and enter the forward operating base, regardless of who spawned at the beginning of the level. (Tested in both Xbox 360 and Master Chief Collection versions)}} There, they eliminated a heavy Covenant presence, including multiple [[Ogab'd-pattern anti-aircraft Wraith|Anti-Aircraft Wraiths]] and a [[Deutoros-pattern Scarab|Scarab]]. After liberating the exterior of the complex, Reynolds entered the forward operating base located there, while other UNSC forces aided John-117 and the Arbiter [[Thel 'Vadam]] in fighting through the factory interior.{{Ref/Note|Reynolds can be killed during the battle with the Scarab, and will nonetheless spawn outside the forward operating base and enter alongside the player (tested on both Xbox 360 and Master Chief Collection versions.) Reynolds may spawn in the factory interior in the place of Stacker, however Stacker's scripted dialogue plays regardless.}}


Later, when the [[Flood]]-controlled [[Indulgence of Conviction|battlecruiser]] crashed in the area, Reynolds lost multiple squads of Marines to the arriving parasite before John-117 and the Arbiter returned to the factory complex. As he ordered all Marine forces to retreat into the warehouse complex, his squad was overwhelmed by Flood descending from the nearby rooftops. Reynolds was set upon by a [[pod infector]], and was infected. One of Reynolds' own Marines was forced to gun him down, lamenting that the [[Flood combat form|resulting creature]] was no longer their Sergeant.{{Ref|Id=floodgate|'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[Floodgate]]''}}{{Ref/Note|Id=Death|Due to what was likely an oversight on [[Bungie]]'s part, Reynolds has a scripted appearance in the game's epilogue despite his death earlier in the game. Although probably a mistake, this leaves the canonical status of his death uncertain. See the [[#Production notes|production notes]] section for further information.}}
Later, when the [[Flood]]-controlled [[Indulgence of Conviction|battlecruiser]] crashed in the area, Reynolds lost multiple squads of Marines to the arriving parasite before John-117 and the Arbiter returned to the factory complex. The survivors accompanied the pair as they cleared two warehouses from Flood, before holding for extraction while the Spartan and Arbiter proceeded to the source of the infestation.<ref>'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[Floodgate]]''</ref>


===Voi Memorial===
On [[2552|March 3, 2553]], Reynolds' picture was seen on the [[Voi Memorial]], suggesting that he may have been [[killed in action]] either during the [[Battle of Voi]] or [[Battle of Installation 00]].<ref group="Note"> A Marine Sergeant with Reynolds' model and voice is notably infected by Flood, forcing his own troops to argue before reluctantly firing upon him in the level ''Floodgate''. It is unclear if this is intended to be Reynolds, or another unnamed Sergeant from the forward operating base. A Marine Sergeant with Reynolds' model and voice may spawn in later levels ''[[The Ark]]'' and ''[[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant.]]'', though Stacker's scripted dialogue will play regardless, despite his being replaced by Reynolds. Additionally, an ODST Sergeant also voiced by Nathan Fillion may appear during ''The Covenant''.</ref>
{{Main|Voi Memorial}}
Despite his apparent death, on [[2552|March 3, 2553]], Reynolds was present at the [[Voi Memorial]]. Here, he led six other Marines (for a total of [[seven]]) in a [[Wikipedia:Three-volley salute|three-volley salute]], in tribute to the lives lost in the [[Human-Covenant War]]. Curiously, his picture was also seen on the memorial.{{Ref|Id=halo|'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo]]''}}{{Ref/Reuse|Group=Note|Death}}
 
==Gameplay==
In-game, Reynolds behaves and acts just as any other Marine NPC would, though like other Marine Sergeants, he will sometimes pause to shout and motion orders to other Marines. The player can trade weapons with him, and he can be killed during the course of gameplay. If he is killed, he will reappear in later appearances regardless, even within the same level.
 
==Production notes==
Reynolds was voiced by Hollywood actor [[Nathan Fillion]], best known for his role in the canceled Fox TV series ''[[Wikipedia:Firefly (TV series)|Firefly]]'' and its spin-off feature film ''[[Wikipedia:Serenity (2005 film)|Serenity]]''. In ''Firefly'', Fillion plays the captain of the spacecraft ''Serenity'', named [[Wikipedia:Malcolm Reynolds|Malcolm Reynolds]], after whom Gunnery Sergeant Reynolds is named. Both Adam Baldwin and Alan Tudyk, who also starred in ''Firefly'' and ''Serenity'', also voiced UNSC Marines in ''Halo 3''. The trio would go on to voice [[Edward Buck]], [[Taylor Miles|Taylor "Dutch" Miles]] and [[Michael Crespo|Michael "Mickey" Crespo]] respectively in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', with Buck reappearing in two futher games: ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
 
Reynolds has a scripted death on the mission [[Floodgate]].{{Ref/Reuse|floodgate}} However, he can still reappear in the two following missions, [[The Ark (level)|The Ark]] and [[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]] as a random NPC without any scripted dialogue.{{Ref|Id=ark|'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Ark (level)|The Ark]]''}}{{Ref|Id=covenant|'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Covenant (level)|The Covenant]]''}} He also has a scripted line of dialogue in the game's epilogue.{{Ref/Reuse|halo}} This is likely simply an oversight on the part of [[Bungie]], but as a result, the canonical status of his death is unclear.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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*Reynold's face model is reused in ''Halo 3: ODST'' for regular Marines. It should be noted however that Reynolds himself (or at least a Marine Sergeant with a field cap) will sometimes be present at the rally point in ''[[Kizingo Boulevard]]''. He does not have any scripted dialogue nor does he have any combat dialogue.
*Reynolds is voiced by Hollywood actor [[Nathan Fillion]], best known for his role in the canceled Fox TV series ''Firefly'' and its spin-off feature film ''Serenity''. Both Adam Baldwin and Alan Tudyk, who also starred in ''Firefly'' and ''Serenity'', voiced UNSC Marines in ''Halo 3''. Incidentally, Fillion's ''Firefly/Serenity'' character's last name was also Reynolds. The same character was also a Sergeant in the Unification War. Fillion also voices a number of unnamed Marines in Halo 3 as well as Gunnery Sergeant [[Edward Buck]] in ''Halo 3: ODST'', ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''.
*Gunnery Sergeant Reynolds is the only named marine character from ''Halo 3'' who's appearances in ''Halo 3: ODST'' could be canonical, rather than asset reuse such as Stacker, who was onboard the In Amber Clad at the time.
*Marines using Reynold's model and voice may appear in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' during levels with Marine allies. Notably this time, dons a standard-issue helmet, rather than the utility cover. Gunnery Sergeant Reynolds is one of the few marines encountered in ''Halo 3'' who canonically appears in ''Halo 3: ODST''. Others like Dubbo and Stacker are also encountered in ''ODST'' but their appearances are likely just easter eggs or simple mistakes since they were actually on route to Installation 05 during the time of the game.
*It is possible for the player to just let the Brute kill Reynolds and not intervene. The Brute will punch him in the face, crack his spine and throw him off the bridge and onto the ground below. However, he will appear in the following levels regardless, similar to Sergeant Johnson's "immortality" in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
*It is possible for the player to just let the Brute kill Reynolds and not intervene. The Brute will punch him in the face, crack his spine and throw him off the bridge and onto the ground below. However, he will appear in the following levels regardless, similar to Sergeant Johnson's "immortality" in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''.
*After Reynolds is rescued, he runs unarmed over to a rock where an [[MA5C Individual Combat Weapon System|MA5C]] conveniently lies and arms himself. It is possible (if you have a different weapon) to run over, swap the MA5C leaning on the rock for something else, and watch Reynolds take an MA5C out of nowhere. Or, if you're low on ammo for your Assault Rifle, you could take it all and he would still grab one from thin air.
*After Reynolds is rescued, he runs unarmed over to a rock where an [[MA5C Individual Combat Weapon System|MA5C]] conveniently lies and arms himself. It is possible (if you have a different weapon) to run over, swap the MA5C leaning on the rock for something else, and watch Reynolds take an MA5C out of nowhere. Or, if you're low on ammo for your Assault Rifle, you could take it all and he would still grab one from thin air.
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File:H3 Sierra 117 Reynolds captured.jpg|Reynolds being interrogated.
File:H3 Sierra 117 Reynolds captured.jpg|Reynolds being interrogated.
File:Marineprisoners.jpg|Reynolds captured in Crow's Nest's barracks.
File:Marineprisoners.jpg|Reynolds captured in Crow's Nest's barracks.
File:H3 Tsavo Skirmish.jpg|Reynolds and his Marines on a Troop Transport Warthog near Tsavo Highway.
File:H3 Stacker and Reynolds.jpg|Reynolds and Stacker on John-117's Warthog en route to Voi.
File:H3 Reynolds M6G.jpg|Reynolds fires an M6G magnum during the Battle of Voi.
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