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'''Poker Squad''' was a [[UNSC Marine Corps]] [[squad]] aboard {{UNSCship|Infinity}}.  
'''Poker Squad''' was a [[UNSC Marine Corps]] [[squad]] aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}.  


==Background==
==Background==
In [[2558]], the UNSC ''Infinity'' returned to the [[shield world]] [[Requiem]]. At some point, Poker Squad encountered a wounded [[Sangheili|Elite]] willing to sell information on a [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant]] listening post in order to stay alive.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''Episode 8, Chapter 3: "Lancer"</ref> Later during a Covenant attack on [[Lockup]], Poker Squad radioed in that they needed backup. [[Fireteam Crimson]] managed to arrive while they were under attack from [[Promethean]]s. Together they were able to defeat all the Promethean forces in the area.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''Episode 9, Chapter 5: "The Hammer"</ref>
In [[2558]], the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} returned to the [[shield world]] [[Requiem]]. At some point, Poker Squad encountered a wounded [[Sangheili|Elite]] willing to sell information on a [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] [[Lockup|listening post]] in order to stay alive. Pleased, [[Sarah Palmer]] ordered Poker to check out the information and then make the deal.<ref>''[[Spartan Ops]]'', [[Expendable/Lancer|S108 Lancer]]</ref> Later during a Covenant attack on "[[Lockup]]," Poker Squad radioed in that they needed backup. [[Fireteam Crimson]] managed to arrive while they were under attack from [[Promethean]]s. Together they were able to defeat all the Promethean forces in the area.<ref>''Spartan Ops'', [[Key/The Hammer|S109 The Hammer]]</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Poker Squad.jpg|Fireteam Crimson joins up with Poker Squad.
File:Poker Squad.jpg|Fireteam Crimson joins up with Poker Squad.
File:H4-SO-Ep9-TheHammer.jpg|A Spartan-IV leading Poker Squad at Lockup.
File:H4-SO-Ep9-TheHammer.jpg|A Spartan-IV leading Poker Squad at "[[Lockup]]."
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==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{Ref/Sources}}


[[Category:UNSC Marine Corps squads]]
[[Category:UNSC Marine Corps squads]]

Latest revision as of 13:58, March 19, 2022

Poker Squad
Poker Squad2.png

Branch:

UNSC Marine Corps

Type:

Squad

Engagements:

Requiem Campaign

 

Poker Squad was a UNSC Marine Corps squad aboard the UNSC Infinity.

Background[edit]

In 2558, the UNSC Infinity returned to the shield world Requiem. At some point, Poker Squad encountered a wounded Elite willing to sell information on a Covenant listening post in order to stay alive. Pleased, Sarah Palmer ordered Poker to check out the information and then make the deal.[1] Later during a Covenant attack on "Lockup," Poker Squad radioed in that they needed backup. Fireteam Crimson managed to arrive while they were under attack from Prometheans. Together they were able to defeat all the Promethean forces in the area.[2]

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]