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{{Quote|Spartan Davis was my friend, and a damn good soldier. He deserves better than to be wiped out of our training records.|[[SPARTAN-IV|Spartan]] [[Sarah Palmer]]<ref name="Hydra">'''Halo: Spartan Assault''', ''[[Operation F: Hydra]]''</ref>}}
{{Quote|Spartan Davis was my friend, and a damn good soldier. He deserves better than to be wiped out of our training records.|[[SPARTAN-IV|Spartan]] [[Sarah Palmer]]}}
'''Edward Davis'''<ref name="Avatar">[http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-gb/Product/Spartan-Davis-Armor/00000ffc-ceba-82d2-c0f0-b5684d5309cf '''Xbox.com''': ''Spartan Davis Avatar armor outfit'']</ref> was a [[SPARTAN-IV Program|SPARTAN-IV supersoldier]].
 
'''Edward Davis''' was a [[SPARTAN-IV Program|SPARTAN-IV supersoldier]] who participated in the [[Battle of Draetheus V]].{{Ref/Site|Id=Avatar|URL=http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-gb/Product/Spartan-Davis-Armor/00000ffc-ceba-82d2-c0f0-b5684d5309cf|Site=Xbox|Page=Spartan Davis Avatar armor outfit|D=12|M=4|Y=2016|Quote=Hand-chosen for the inaugural class of the Spartan IV program, Edward Davis was part of the assault team (along with future Spartan Commander Sarah Palmer) responsible for securing the UNSC Infinity from a band of Insurrections intent on hijacking the ship. Spartan Davis distinguished himself during the Battle Of Draetheus-V, once again fighting alongside Palmer to defend the UNSC’s interests.}}


==Biography==
==Biography==
===SPARTAN-IV Program===
===SPARTAN-IV program===
Davis met [[Sarah Palmer]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. Their partnership developed and both were eventually among the first recruits to join the [[SPARTAN-IV Program]] during the program's inaugural class.<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/06/03/Halo-Initiation-Writer-Interview.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Halo Initiation Writer Interview'']</ref> Together they helped repel an [[Insurrectionist]] boarding attempt on ''Infinity'' prior to the [[Battle of Draetheus V]].<ref name="Avatar"/> When [[Ilsa Zane]] and a group of Insurrectionists took control of ''Infinity'', Palmer and Davis were both on S-Deck, they chose their armor, Davis choosing a gold coloration of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Recruit|Recruit]] variant. When Zane noticed this she decompressed S-deck. Davis realized if Zane saw them coming she would do the same to other decks, killing more of the ship's crew. Palmer and Davis decided to move along the outside of the ship, Davis regretting that they didn't have jetpacks, Palmer suggested they should ask next time. When they reached the outside of the bridge, Palmer ordered him to take out the other 4 Insurrectionists while she engaged Zane. Davis initially complained until Palmer reminded him of Zane's [[Spartan-IV]] augmentations. Before breaking through the window, he bet her he could take out his 4 targets before she took out Zane, Palmer agreed to the bet. After they retook the bridge, Davis gloated how he won the bet, Palmer replying that she would beat him next time.<ref>'''Halo: Initiation''', ''Issue # 3''</ref>
Davis met [[Sarah Palmer]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]]. Their partnership developed and both were eventually among the first recruits to join the [[SPARTAN-IV program]] during the program's inaugural class.{{Ref/Reuse|Avatar}}{{Ref/Site|Id=interview|URL=http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/06/03/Halo-Initiation-Writer-Interview.aspx|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Halo Initiation Writer Interview|D=8|M=6|Y=2013}} Together they helped repel an [[Insurrectionist]] boarding attempt on ''Infinity'' prior to the [[Battle of Draetheus V]].{{Ref/Reuse|Avatar}} When [[Ilsa Zane]] and a group of Insurrectionists [[Raid on UNSC Infinity|took control of]] ''Infinity'', Palmer and Davis were both on S-Deck, they chose their armor, Davis choosing a gold coloration of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Recruit|Recruit]] variant. When Zane noticed this she decompressed S-deck. Davis realized if Zane saw them coming she would do the same to other decks, killing more of the ship's crew. Palmer and Davis decided to move along the outside of the ship, Davis regretting that they didn't have jetpacks, Palmer suggested they should ask next time. When they reached the outside of the bridge, Palmer ordered him to take out the other four insurrectionists while she engaged Zane. Davis initially complained until Palmer reminded him of Zane's Spartan-IV augmentations. Before breaking through the window, he bet her he could take out his four targets before she took out Zane, Palmer agreed to the bet. After they retook the bridge, Davis gloated how he won the bet, Palmer replying that she would beat him next time.{{Ref/Reuse|Hinit}}


===Battle of Draetheus V and Death===
===Battle of Draetheus V and death===
Between [[2553#March|March 2553]] and [[2557#July|July 2557]] he and Palmer were stationed on [[X50]], [[Draetheus V]]'s moon, when [[Merg Vol]]'s [[Covenant remnant|Covenant]] forces launched [[Battle of Draetheus V|an attack]] on the colony.<ref>'''Halo: Spartan Assault''' - ''[[Operation A: Umbra]]''</ref> Despite the efforts of the UNSC forces, the Covenant managed to surpass them in less than an hour. Nonetheless, Davis decided to stay on X50 to try to stop the Covenant advance, while Palmer traveled to Draetheus V to warn the planet of the impending attack.
In [[2554]],{{Ref/Reuse|catalog}} he and Palmer were stationed on [[X50]], [[Draetheus V]]'s moon, when [[Merg Vol]]'s [[Merg Vol's Covenant|Covenant]] launched [[Battle of Draetheus V|an attack]] on the colony.{{Ref/Game|HSA|Operation A: Umbra}} Despite the efforts of the UNSC forces, the Covenant managed to surpass them in less than an hour. Nonetheless, Davis decided to stay on X50 to try to stop the Covenant advance, while Palmer traveled to Draetheus V to warn the planet of the impending attack.{{Ref/Game|HSA|Operation B: Tempered Shield}}


When Merg Vol discovered that X50 was actually a [[Forerunner]] artifact capable of destroying planets and used it on Draetheus V, the artifact left the planet unstable and on the verge of collapse. Davis, with the help of several Marines and a handful of technicians, was able to disable the device,<ref>'''Halo: Spartan Assault''' - ''[[Operation C: Monolith]]''</ref> but they were soon overcome and Davis was killed by Covenant forces.<ref>'''Halo: Spartan Assault''' - ''[[Operation E: Frostbite]]''</ref>
When Merg Vol discovered that X50 was actually a [[Forerunner]] [[orbital reformer]] capable of destroying planets and used it on Draetheus V, the artifact left the planet unstable and on the verge of collapse. Davis, with the help of several Marines and a handful of technicians, was able to disable the device,{{Ref/Game|HSA|Operation C: Monolith}} but they were soon overcome by Covenant forces.{{Ref/Game|HSA|Operation E: Frostbite}}


By unknown means, Davis reached X50's core, where he began calling Palmer for help through a Forerunner signal. Although Palmer reached X50's core, Davis died and the moon used his remains to construct an unknown device.<ref name="Hydra"/>
Although the details surrounding his final moments are unclear, Davis supposedly entered a cave system known as the [[Cistern]], where he was killed. However, a [[Mind transfer|sublimation device]] present in the caverns absorbed his remains and the final impressions of his personality into a [[Durance]]. The UNSC and Covenant detected a signal from the Durance which led them back to the moon in search of the source. As the UNSC got closer, they began to detect parts of the transmission, which turned out to be Davis' last transmission for help before he died. Palmer recovered the Durance housing Davis' impressions and airlifted it away by [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican]]. After determining what the device was, Palmer shut it down to give her friend peace.{{Ref/Reuse|Hydra}}{{Ref/Reuse|mission30}}


==Equipment==
==Equipment==
Davis wore the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Recruit|Recruit]] variant of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR GEN2]] armor with a solid gold coloration.
Davis wore the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Recruit|Recruit]] variant of the MJOLNIR GEN2 armor with a solid gold coloration, equipped with a red-colored visor.{{Ref/Reuse|Avatar}}{{Ref/Reuse|Hinit}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Davis_Initiation.png|Davis in ''Halo: Initiation''.
File:HI Spartans.png|Davis and the other Spartan-IV recruits don GEN2 MJOLNIR armor.
File:Initiation - S-Deck's decompression.png|Zane attempts to vent the Spartans out of ''Infinity''.
File:SpartanDavis SpartanAssault.png|Edward Davis in ''Halo: Spartan Assault'' gameplay.
File:SpartanDavis SpartanAssault.png|Edward Davis in ''Halo: Spartan Assault'' gameplay.
File:Wolverines SpartanAssault.png|Davis defending two [[M9 Main Anti-Aircraft Tank|Wolverines]] against several [[Unggoy]] and [[Sangheili]].
File:HSA-WolverineBarrage.jpg|Davis defending two [[M9 Main Anti-Aircraft Tank|Wolverines]] against several [[Unggoy]] and [[Sangheili]].
File:Spartan Assault cinematic.jpg|Davis watching the firing of X50's main weapon.
File:Spartan Assault cinematic.jpg|Davis watching the firing of X50's main weapon.
File:Davis last stand.jpg|Davis' last stand against Sangheili warriors.
File:Davis last stand.jpg|Davis' last stand against Sangheili warriors.
File:HSA Davis remains.jpg|The remains of Edward Davis.
File:HSA Davis TradingCard.jpg|Davis remains defiant.
File:Davis_Initiation.png|Davis in ''Halo: Initiation''. Note the scarring on his left side.
File:HSA Davis remains.jpg|The remains of Edward Davis being absorbed by the Forerunner device.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==Sources==
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Latest revision as of 20:14, November 13, 2024

This article is about the Spartan-IV. For the Marine, see Davis (Marine).
Edward Davis
HSA-Cinematic-SpartanIV-Recruit.jpg
Biographical information

Died:

2554[1] (X50, Draetheus V)

Cause of death:

Composed by a sublimation device on X50[2][3]

Personal details

Species:

Human

Gender:

Male

Hair color:

Bald[4]

Political and military information

Affiliation:

Spartan Operations

Rank:

Spartan

 

"Spartan Davis was my friend, and a damn good soldier. He deserves better than to be wiped out of our training records."
— Spartan Sarah Palmer

Edward Davis was a SPARTAN-IV supersoldier who participated in the Battle of Draetheus V.[5]

Biography[edit]

SPARTAN-IV program[edit]

Davis met Sarah Palmer during the Human-Covenant War. Their partnership developed and both were eventually among the first recruits to join the SPARTAN-IV program during the program's inaugural class.[5][6] Together they helped repel an Insurrectionist boarding attempt on Infinity prior to the Battle of Draetheus V.[5] When Ilsa Zane and a group of Insurrectionists took control of Infinity, Palmer and Davis were both on S-Deck, they chose their armor, Davis choosing a gold coloration of the Recruit variant. When Zane noticed this she decompressed S-deck. Davis realized if Zane saw them coming she would do the same to other decks, killing more of the ship's crew. Palmer and Davis decided to move along the outside of the ship, Davis regretting that they didn't have jetpacks, Palmer suggested they should ask next time. When they reached the outside of the bridge, Palmer ordered him to take out the other four insurrectionists while she engaged Zane. Davis initially complained until Palmer reminded him of Zane's Spartan-IV augmentations. Before breaking through the window, he bet her he could take out his four targets before she took out Zane, Palmer agreed to the bet. After they retook the bridge, Davis gloated how he won the bet, Palmer replying that she would beat him next time.[4]

Battle of Draetheus V and death[edit]

In 2554,[1] he and Palmer were stationed on X50, Draetheus V's moon, when Merg Vol's Covenant launched an attack on the colony.[7] Despite the efforts of the UNSC forces, the Covenant managed to surpass them in less than an hour. Nonetheless, Davis decided to stay on X50 to try to stop the Covenant advance, while Palmer traveled to Draetheus V to warn the planet of the impending attack.[8]

When Merg Vol discovered that X50 was actually a Forerunner orbital reformer capable of destroying planets and used it on Draetheus V, the artifact left the planet unstable and on the verge of collapse. Davis, with the help of several Marines and a handful of technicians, was able to disable the device,[9] but they were soon overcome by Covenant forces.[10]

Although the details surrounding his final moments are unclear, Davis supposedly entered a cave system known as the Cistern, where he was killed. However, a sublimation device present in the caverns absorbed his remains and the final impressions of his personality into a Durance. The UNSC and Covenant detected a signal from the Durance which led them back to the moon in search of the source. As the UNSC got closer, they began to detect parts of the transmission, which turned out to be Davis' last transmission for help before he died. Palmer recovered the Durance housing Davis' impressions and airlifted it away by Pelican. After determining what the device was, Palmer shut it down to give her friend peace.[2][3]

Equipment[edit]

Davis wore the Recruit variant of the MJOLNIR GEN2 armor with a solid gold coloration, equipped with a red-colored visor.[5][4]

Gallery[edit]

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  • Davis in Halo: Initiation.

    Davis in Halo: Initiation.

  • Davis and the other Spartan-IV recruits don GEN2 MJOLNIR armor.

    Davis and the other Spartan-IV recruits don GEN2 MJOLNIR armor.

  • Zane attempts to vent the Spartans out of Infinity.

    Zane attempts to vent the Spartans out of Infinity.

  • Edward Davis in Halo: Spartan Assault gameplay.

    Edward Davis in Halo: Spartan Assault gameplay.

  • Davis defending two Wolverines against several Unggoy and Sangheili.

    Davis defending two Wolverines against several Unggoy and Sangheili.

  • Davis watching the firing of X50's main weapon.

    Davis watching the firing of X50's main weapon.

  • Davis' last stand against Sangheili warriors.

    Davis' last stand against Sangheili warriors.

  • Davis remains defiant.

    Davis remains defiant.

  • The remains of Edward Davis being absorbed by the Forerunner device.

    The remains of Edward Davis being absorbed by the Forerunner device.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo Waypoint, Catalog Interaction (Page 43) (Retrieved on Oct 13, 2014) [archive]
  2. ^ a b Halo: Spartan Assault, Operation F: Hydra
  3. ^ a b Halo: Spartan Assault, campaign level Mission 30: The Source
  4. ^ a b c Halo: Initiation, issue 3
  5. ^ a b c d Xbox, Spartan Davis Avatar armor outfit: "Hand-chosen for the inaugural class of the Spartan IV program, Edward Davis was part of the assault team (along with future Spartan Commander Sarah Palmer) responsible for securing the UNSC Infinity from a band of Insurrections intent on hijacking the ship. Spartan Davis distinguished himself during the Battle Of Draetheus-V, once again fighting alongside Palmer to defend the UNSC’s interests." (Retrieved on Apr 12, 2016) [archive]
  6. ^ Halo Waypoint, Halo Initiation Writer Interview (Retrieved on Jun 8, 2013) [archive]
  7. ^ Halo: Spartan Assault, Operation A: Umbra
  8. ^ Halo: Spartan Assault, Operation B: Tempered Shield
  9. ^ Halo: Spartan Assault, Operation C: Monolith
  10. ^ Halo: Spartan Assault, Operation E: Frostbite
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