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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}} | ||
[[Spartan branch#Rank structure|Spartan]] | [[Spartan branch#Rank structure|Spartan]] | ||
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''' | '''Petty Officer, Second Class 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]]. | ||
==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 was [[Glassing|glassed]], Tom joined the SPARTAN-III program at age six around [[2539]] in order to get revenge. He was trained by [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Kurt Ambrose]] and [[Senior Chief Petty Officer]] [[Franklin Mendez]] for 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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===Conflict on Gao=== | ===Conflict on Gao=== | ||
{{Main|Operation: JOVIAN WHISTLE}} | {{Main|Operation: JOVIAN WHISTLE}} | ||
In [[2553#May|May 2553]], the Office of Naval Intelligence learned of [[Covert Support Base 4276|a Forerunner structure]] host to [[Intrepid Eye|an ancilla]] located within the [[Montero Cave System]] on the human [[Outer Colony]] of [[Gao]] in the [[Cordoba system]]. Tom and the rest of Blue Team—Fred, Kelly, Linda, Lucy, Ash, Olivia, and Mark—were attached to ONI's [[717th Xeno-Materials Exploitation Battalion]], a research battalion charged with recovering the AI.<ref>'''Halo: Last Light''', ''page 33'' (Google Play edition)</ref> During their search for the AI, a string of murders began occurring in the cave systems; in July 2553, the UNSC forces on Gao agreed to help Gao's [[Gao Ministry of Protection|Ministry of Protection]] with the murders while they covertly located the AI, both parties unaware that the murders were caused by the ancilla. | In [[2553#May|May of 2553]], the Office of Naval Intelligence learned of [[Covert Support Base 4276|a Forerunner structure]] host to [[Intrepid Eye|an ancilla]] located within the [[Montero Cave System]] on the human [[Outer Colony]] of [[Gao]] in the [[Cordoba system]]. Tom and the rest of Blue Team—Fred, Kelly, Linda, Lucy, Ash, Olivia, and Mark—were attached to ONI's [[717th Xeno-Materials Exploitation Battalion]], a research battalion charged with recovering the AI.<ref>'''Halo: Last Light''', ''page 33'' (Google Play edition)</ref> During their search for the AI, a string of murders began occurring in the cave systems; in July 2553, the UNSC forces on Gao agreed to help Gao's [[Gao Ministry of Protection|Ministry of Protection]] with the murders while they covertly located the AI, both parties unaware that the murders were caused by the ancilla. | ||
After another victim had been discovered in the caves, Tom, Lucy, Kelly, and Linda were tasked with escorting the GMoP team and the bagged victim back to the village of [[Wendosa]], while the rest of Blue Team continued to search for the ancilla.<ref>'''Halo: Last Light''', ''page 146'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Upon arriving at Wendosa on [[2553#July|July 4, 2553]], the Spartans attempted to deliver the victim to a [[Pelican]] [[dropship]] for extraction. However, the four Spartans were spotted by members of the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]], a radical [[Covenant remnants|Covenant sect]] that had traveled to Gao in search for the ancilla. The cult's [[Jiralhanae]] leader, [[Castor]], believed that the bagged victim aboard the Pelican was actually the ancilla and ordered his forces to attack Wendosa to retrieve the AI.<ref>'''Halo: Last Light''', ''pages 134-136'' (Google Play edition)</ref><ref>'''Halo: Last Light''', ''pages 141-142'' (Google Play edition)</ref> As the Keepers of the One Freedom attacked the village, Tom and the other Spartans helped [[Charlie Company (717th)|Charlie Company]] defend the rest of the research battalion. While the [[company]] took a defensive position in [[Hotel Wendosa]], Tom and the Spartans formed a skirmish ring around the hotel, attempting to disrupt enemy formations and prevent a Jiralhanae charge.<ref>'''Halo: Last Light''', ''pages 183-185'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | After another victim had been discovered in the caves, Tom, Lucy, Kelly, and Linda were tasked with escorting the GMoP team and the bagged victim back to the village of [[Wendosa]], while the rest of Blue Team continued to search for the ancilla.<ref>'''Halo: Last Light''', ''page 146'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Upon arriving at Wendosa on [[2553#July|July 4, 2553]], the Spartans attempted to deliver the victim to a [[Pelican]] [[dropship]] for extraction. However, the four Spartans were spotted by members of the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]], a radical [[Covenant remnants|Covenant sect]] that had traveled to Gao in search for the ancilla. The cult's [[Jiralhanae]] leader, [[Castor]], believed that the bagged victim aboard the Pelican was actually the ancilla and ordered his forces to attack Wendosa to retrieve the AI.<ref>'''Halo: Last Light''', ''pages 134-136'' (Google Play edition)</ref><ref>'''Halo: Last Light''', ''pages 141-142'' (Google Play edition)</ref> As the Keepers of the One Freedom attacked the village, Tom and the other Spartans helped [[Charlie Company (717th)|Charlie Company]] defend the rest of the research battalion. While the [[company]] took a defensive position in [[Hotel Wendosa]], Tom and the Spartans formed a skirmish ring around the hotel, attempting to disrupt enemy formations and prevent a Jiralhanae charge.<ref>'''Halo: Last Light''', ''pages 183-185'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | ||
Fred, the rest of Blue Team, and [[Special Inspector]] [[Veta Lopis]] arrived at the village with the captured ancilla to aid the company. Meanwhile, while Kelly and Linda fired explosives at the Keepers from the Wendosa rooftops, Tom and Lucy—armed with heavy machine guns—were helping force the cult's forces back into retreat.<ref>'''Halo: Last Light''', ''pages 190-192'' (Google Play edition)</ref> When the Jiralhanae attempted to charge at the village, all Spartans of Blue Team worked together to thin their numbers. During the attack, Fred was ordered to return the captured ancilla to Commander [[Murtag Nelson]] at the [[Montero Vitality Clinic]]. However, while leaving Wendosa in a [[UH-144 Falcon|Falcon]], the aircraft was shot down by Keeper fire.<ref>'''Halo: Last Light''', ''pages 219-222'' (Google Play edition)</ref> The rest of Blue Team regrouped and, with Lopis, traveled to the Falcon's crash site to locate Fred and the AI. The team was assaulted by the Keepers, but they were eventually able to defeat the charging Jiralhanae with the help of the battalion's [[Alpha Company (717th)|Alpha Company]]. Having recovered Fred and the ancilla, the team returned to the Montero Vitality Clinic.<ref>'''Halo: Last Light''', ''pages 225-239'' (Google Play edition)</ref> However, recently elected [[President of the Gao Republic|President of Gao]] [[Arlo Casille]] declared war on the UNSC forces on the planet and [[Gao battle-jumpers]] and [[ | Fred, the rest of Blue Team, and [[Special Inspector]] [[Veta Lopis]] arrived at the village with the captured ancilla to aid the company. Meanwhile, while Kelly and Linda fired explosives at the Keepers from the Wendosa rooftops, Tom and Lucy—armed with heavy machine guns—were helping force the cult's forces back into retreat.<ref>'''Halo: Last Light''', ''pages 190-192'' (Google Play edition)</ref> When the Jiralhanae attempted to charge at the village, all Spartans of Blue Team worked together to thin their numbers. During the attack, Fred was ordered to return the captured ancilla to Commander [[Murtag Nelson]] at the [[Montero Vitality Clinic]]. However, while leaving Wendosa in a [[UH-144 Falcon|Falcon]], the aircraft was shot down by Keeper fire.<ref>'''Halo: Last Light''', ''pages 219-222'' (Google Play edition)</ref> The rest of Blue Team regrouped and, with Lopis, traveled to the Falcon's crash site to locate Fred and the AI. The team was assaulted by the Keepers, but they were eventually able to defeat the charging Jiralhanae with the help of the battalion's [[Alpha Company (717th)|Alpha Company]]. Having recovered Fred and the ancilla, the team returned to the Montero Vitality Clinic.<ref>'''Halo: Last Light''', ''pages 225-239'' (Google Play edition)</ref> However, recently elected [[President of the Gao Republic|President of Gao]] [[Arlo Casille]] declared war on the UNSC forces on the planet and [[Gao battle-jumpers]] and [[Wyvern]]s were ordered to engage the battalion's remaining forces. | ||
As the rest of the unit began retreating from the planet, the Spartans and Lopis traveled to the [[Well of Echoes]] to detonate a [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]] inside to destroy the Forerunner installation within the Montero Caves, denying the anti-UNSC president access to the installation.<ref>'''Halo: Last Light''', ''pages 289-290'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Once they retrieved the ancilla and the nuke, Blue Team and Lopis regrouped in the [[Montero Jungle]]. Tom and Lucy both drove the two Warthogs, with the rest of the team aboard, to the Well of Echoes.<ref>'''Halo: Last Light''', ''pages 306-307'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Upon arriving at the Well of Echoes, the team boarded a nearby ONI [[ | As the rest of the unit began retreating from the planet, the Spartans and Lopis traveled to the [[Well of Echoes]] to detonate a [[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]] inside to destroy the Forerunner installation within the Montero Caves, denying the anti-UNSC president access to the installation.<ref>'''Halo: Last Light''', ''pages 289-290'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Once they retrieved the ancilla and the nuke, Blue Team and Lopis regrouped in the [[Montero Jungle]]. Tom and Lucy both drove the two Warthogs, with the rest of the team aboard, to the Well of Echoes.<ref>'''Halo: Last Light''', ''pages 306-307'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Upon arriving at the Well of Echoes, the team boarded a nearby ONI [[Owl]] with Rear Admiral [[Serin Osman]] aboard. Mark dropped the nuke into the Well of Echoes and the Owl left the planet as the HAVOK detonated and destroyed the Forerunner installation.<ref>'''Halo: Last Light''', ''pages 320-324'' (Google Play edition)</ref> As the Owl traveled to the UNSC task force in Gao's orbit, Osman revealed that the Gamma Company Spartan-IIIs were to be reassigned to classified infiltration teams. Despite their initial reluctance to the plan, the Beta Company survivors and the rest of Blue Team gave their "permission", although Tom openly protested to ONI's decision.<ref>'''Halo: Last Light''', ''pages 327-333'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | ||
===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 name="lessons">'''Halo: Fractures''', "Lessons Learned"</ref> | ||
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=== | ||
{{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 === | ||
==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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Tom-B292 shares a close bond with Lucy-B091 because of their shared experiences; the two Spartans are virtually always assigned to the same duties, and tend to establish a common understanding before making significant decisions, with Tom often deferring to Lucy's intuition.{{Ref/Reuse|ll386}}{{Ref/Reuse|lessons}} This unusual rapport became more pronounced after Operation: TORPEDO;{{Ref/Reuse|lessons}} while Tom was affected by Beta Company's demise he was not as thoroughly traumatized as Lucy, who was [[Posttraumatic vocal disarticulation|rendered mute]] by the shock of her friends dying. Tom continued to reflect on Lucy's last words—''"How are you sure we're alive?"''—for years to come.{{Ref/Reuse|goo27}} Although Lucy would remain silent, Tom had little difficulty communicating with her,<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''pages 99-100''</ref> the two having developed an intricate sign language based on the [[Spartan signals]] over the years.{{Ref/Reuse|lessons}} Because of Lucy's inability to speak Tom would often be the one to carry out more complex conversations whenever the two interacted with others, such as making reports or communicating over [[COM]].<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''pages 99, 137, 324''</ref> Even after Lucy overcame her disability, this was often the case,{{Ref/Reuse|ll265}} with the pair lapsing back to their old habit, although Tom enjoyed not having to speculate as to her intent anymore when it came to critical situations.{{Ref/Reuse|lessons}} | Tom-B292 shares a close bond with Lucy-B091 because of their shared experiences; the two Spartans are virtually always assigned to the same duties, and tend to establish a common understanding before making significant decisions, with Tom often deferring to Lucy's intuition.{{Ref/Reuse|ll386}}{{Ref/Reuse|lessons}} This unusual rapport became more pronounced after Operation: TORPEDO;{{Ref/Reuse|lessons}} while Tom was affected by Beta Company's demise he was not as thoroughly traumatized as Lucy, who was [[Posttraumatic vocal disarticulation|rendered mute]] by the shock of her friends dying. Tom continued to reflect on Lucy's last words—''"How are you sure we're alive?"''—for years to come.{{Ref/Reuse|goo27}} Although Lucy would remain silent, Tom had little difficulty communicating with her,<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''pages 99-100''</ref> the two having developed an intricate sign language based on the [[Spartan signals]] over the years.{{Ref/Reuse|lessons}} Because of Lucy's inability to speak Tom would often be the one to carry out more complex conversations whenever the two interacted with others, such as making reports or communicating over [[COM]].<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''pages 99, 137, 324''</ref> Even after Lucy overcame her disability, this was often the case,{{Ref/Reuse|ll265}} with the pair lapsing back to their old habit, although Tom enjoyed not having to speculate as to her intent anymore when it came to critical situations.{{Ref/Reuse|lessons}} | ||
Physically " | Physically "the size of a normal Spartan",<ref name="ll265">'''Halo: Last Light''', ''page 265'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Tom has close-cropped black hair and dark eyes.{{Ref/Reuse|g98}} | ||
==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 | 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 the helmet and torso 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]] legs. | ||
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 carried a [[BR85 battle rifle]]. | ||
==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}} | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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{{Spartan III}} | {{Spartan III}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Humans]] | ||
[[Category:UNSC Navy enlisted personnel]] | [[Category:UNSC Navy enlisted personnel]] | ||
[[Category:UNSC Spartan Operations personnel]] | [[Category:UNSC Spartan Operations personnel]] | ||
[[Category:Spartan-IIIs]] | [[Category:Spartan-IIIs]] |