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|branch=[[UNSC Marine Corps]]
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]<ref name="HCECAOTCR">''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', campaign level, [[Assault on the Control Room]]</ref><ref name="HTFC7">''[[Halo: The Flood]]'', Chapter 7</ref>
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|size=Six+<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 182''</ref>
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{{Quote|They gave it their best shot, but they didn't count on running into the biggest squad of Marine bad-asses in the Corps!|Unnamed Marine}}
{{Quote|They gave it their best shot, but they didn't count on running into the biggest squad of Marine bad-asses in the Corps!|Unnamed Marine}}


'''Fire Team Zulu''' was a [[United Nations Space Command]] [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] unit stationed aboard the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} that actively participated in the [[Battle of Installation 04]]. They encountered [[John-117]] about a third the way through the [[Assault on the Control Room]], when he stepped out onto a bridge spanning a large valley.
'''Fireteam Zulu''' was a [[United Nations Space Command]] [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] [[Fireteam]] unit stationed aboard the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} that actively participated in the [[Battle of Installation 04]] and operated out of [[Alpha Base (Installation 04)|Alpha Base]]. They encountered [[Master Chief Petty Officer]] [[John-117]] during the [[Assault on the Control Room (conflict)|Assault on the Control Room]], when he stepped out onto a bridge spanning a large valley.{{Ref/Reuse|HCECAOTCR}}{{Ref/Reuse|HTFC7}}
 
==Overview==
===Formation===
*An unnamed [[Private]]{{Ref/Reuse|HTFC7}}
*An unnamed [[Corporal]]{{Ref/Reuse|HTFC7}}
*An unnamed [[Sergeant]]{{Ref/Reuse|HTFC7}}
 
===Equipment===
During their time on Installation 04, Fireteam Zulu had access to several [[Human weaponry|weapons]], including multiple [[MA5B assault rifle]]s, an [[M41 SPNKR|M41 rocket launcher]], and an [[Sniper Rifle System 99C-S2 Anti-Matériel|SRS99C-S2 sniper rifle]].{{Ref/Reuse|HCECAOTCR}}{{Ref/Reuse|HTFC7}}


==History==
==History==
===Battle of Installation 04===
===Battle of Installation 04===
{{Main|Battle of Installation 04}}
{{Main|Battle of Installation 04}}
The [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican]] that transported Fire Team Zulu was attacked by [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]] on its descent to drop off the [[Fireteam|Fire Team]]. After deploying the troops, along with a [[M12 Force Application Vehicle|Warthog]], the drop ship flew out of view into the next valley where it was later found crashed into the valley wall. The crash was not witnessed by the Master Chief, but it is assumed that it was due to the damage sustained from the Banshee attack (seen on [[Heroic]] and [[Legendary]] difficulties).<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 179''</ref> [[Weapons]] that were brought in by Fire Team Zulu include a [[M19 SSM Rocket Launcher|Rocket Launcher]], [[Sniper Rifle System 99C-S2 Anti-Matériel|Sniper Rifle]], and a Warthog. The Master Chief, upon meeting up with Fire Team Zulu, helped by destroying a [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghost]] and a couple of [[Shade]] turrets. Upon linking up with Zulu, Spartan-117, with a Marine manning the Warthog's [[m41 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun|turret]], destroyed a nearby [[Type-26 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraith]] guarding the valley.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 182-184''</ref>
During the Battle of Installation 04, Fireteam Zulu was one of the units that operated out of Alpha Base.{{Ref/Reuse|HTFC7}}


A [[M808B Main Battle Tank|Scorpion Tank]] was present near the dropship's apparent crash site in the next valley, but it does not seem likely to have been brought in by Fire Team Zulu, as a Pelican can only lift a Scorpion ''or'' a Warthog due to the Pelican's rear hitch payload capacity and the size of the vehicles. Additionally, the Fire Team Zulu Pelican can be seen carrying a Warthog from the bridge. The tank was presumably brought in earlier by another Marine unit.
===Assault on the Control Room===
During the Assault on the Control Room, Fireteam Zulu was caught in a Covenant attack. The [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican]] that transported Fireteam Zulu was attacked by [[Covenant]] [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]] on its descent to drop off the [[Fireteam|Fire Team]]. When they called for help John-117 with the [[Artificial intelligence]] [[Cortana]] was in the area and told them to hold their postition.{{Ref/Reuse|HCECAOTCR}}{{Ref/Reuse|HTFC7}} After deploying the troops, along with a [[M12 Force Application Vehicle|Warthog]], the drop ship flew out of view into the next valley where it was later found crashed into the valley wall.{{Ref/Reuse|HCECAOTCR}}{{Ref/Reuse|HTFC7}}


Later, the Master Chief encountered Marines from a previous mission. [[Cortana]] announces their presence by saying, "I thought the Covenant had eliminated all Marine forces in the area." These Marines were probably not part of Fire Team Zulu, because the teams were nowhere near each other. They could, however, have been part of the same [[platoon]] or [[company]].
John-117, upon meeting up with the Fireteam, helped destroy a [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghost]], a couple of [[Mamua'uda-pattern Shade|Shade]] turrets, and with a Marine manning the Warthog's [[M41 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun|turret]], destroyed a nearby [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|Wraith]] guarding the valley.{{Ref/Reuse|HCECAOTCR}}{{Ref/Reuse|HTFC7}}


Fire Team Zulu then assisted the Chief as he fought his way through the valleys; when the Master Chief had to ascend the final main valley in order to cross a pair of bridges overlooking the valley, they did not follow because evac had become available.
A [[M808B Main Battle Tank|Scorpion tank]] was present near the dropship's apparent crash site in the next valley.{{Ref/Reuse|HCECAOTCR}}


===Post Installation 04===
Fireteam Zulu then assisted John-117 as he fought his way through the valleys. When John-117 had to ascend the final main valley in order to cross a pair of bridges overlooking the valley, they did not follow because evac had become available.{{Ref/Reuse|HCECAOTCR}}
Their later fate is unknown. The surviving members of Fire Team Zulu were either likely consumed by the Flood or killed when [[Installation 04]] was destroyed.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', the voice of [[Avery Junior Johnson|Sergeant Avery Johnson]] issues from the Pelican, calling for assistance. This is not possible because he was in the swamp near the Flood Containment Facility with Captain Keyes at the time. Most likely, the voice heard in-game belongs to the voice actor of Johnson, but was intended to represent the voice of another character. Alternatively, Bungie only created two sergeant models, so they had no choice but to place Johnson into the level.
*In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', the voice of [[Sergeant]] [[Avery Johnson]] issues from the Pelican, calling for assistance. This is not possible because he was in the swamp near the [[Flood containment facility]] with [[Jacob Keyes|Captain Keyes]] at the time. Most likely, the voice heard in-game belongs to the voice actor of Johnson, but was intended to represent the voice of another character. Alternatively, Bungie only created two sergeant models, so they had no choice but to place Johnson into the level.
*When the Pelican first landed, there were already Marines deployed in the area, along with an extra Warthog. The Marines that were already there do not seem to react to friendly forces or enemies and will just stand there. If the player manages to get down where they are (using [[Assault on the Control Room Shortcut|a glitch]] or with mods) and shoot them, the other Marines that came out of the Pelican will turn on the player. The Marines that descend from the Pelican are normal and will move and react to friends and enemies.  
*When the Pelican first landed, there were already Marines deployed in the area, along with an extra Warthog. The Marines that were already there do not seem to react to friendly forces or enemies and will just stand there. If the player manages to get down to their location (using [[Assault on the Control Room|a glitch]] or with mods) and shoot them, the other Marines that came out of the Pelican will turn on the player. The Marines that descend from the Pelican are normal and will move and react to friends and enemies.  
*Some of the Marines did not leave the Pelican that descended, and bailed out after the Pelican was supposedly shot down. These Marines are presumably the ones later encountered in the second valley, seen fending an approaching wave of Covenant approaching their position and Scorpion tank near the alleged dropship crash site.
*Some of the Marines did not leave the Pelican that descended, and bailed out after the Pelican was supposedly shot down. These Marines are presumably the ones later encountered in the second valley, seen fending off an approaching wave of Covenant approaching their position and Scorpion tank near the alleged dropship crash site.
*The crashed Pelican's number reads "E419". This is just a generic marker of most dropships in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
*The crashed Pelican's number reads "E419". This is just a generic marker of most dropships in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.
*The player can, with some luck and skill, board the Pelican when it flies over the bridge in the beginning of the level. When it flies to the second valley, one can clearly see a crashed Pelican, and the flying Pelican will crash to somewhere further on.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Halo: Combat Evolved===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Valleybattle.JPG|Fire Team Zulu fights for the valley.
File:Valleybattle.JPG|Fireteam Zulu fights for the valley.
File:Sarge beckon.jpg|Fire Team Zulu's CO sharpshooter spots Covenant forces in the area.
File:Sarge beckon.jpg|A Fireteam Zulu marine spots Covenant forces in the area.
</gallery>
===Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary===
<gallery>
File:HCEA PelicanUnderFire.png|Fireteam Zulu's Pelican under attack by a Banshee.
File:HCEA ZuluVsCovies.png|Members of Fireteam Zulu engaging with Covenant forces.
File:HCEA ChiefAndZulu.png|John-117 assisting Fireteam Zulu in combat with Covenant troops.
File:HCEA ZuluVsHunters.png|Fireteam Zulu engaging [[Mgalekgolo]].
File:HCEA ZuluAwaitingExtraction.png|Fireteam Zulu waiting for extraction.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
==Notes==
*Fire Team Zulu had at least one [[Corporal]], one [[Sergeant]]<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 185''</ref>. The squad was approximately six Marines strong, and later encountered the survivors of another five-man squad, as mentioned above.


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


[[Category:UNSC Marine Corps fireteams]]
[[Category:UNSC Marine Corps fireteams]]

Latest revision as of 01:27, February 24, 2023

Fireteam Zulu
Promotional image for Halo: Combat Evolved; UNSC Marine Corps Fire Team Zulu in a canyon near Installation 04's control room. Screenshot of the level Assault on the Control Room from the Halo: Combat Evolved press kit.

Affiliation:

UNSC[1][2]

Branch:

UNSC Marine Corps[1][2]

Type:

Fireteam[1][2]

Engagements:

Battle of Installation 04[1][2]

 

"They gave it their best shot, but they didn't count on running into the biggest squad of Marine bad-asses in the Corps!"
— Unnamed Marine

Fireteam Zulu was a United Nations Space Command Marine Fireteam unit stationed aboard the UNSC Pillar of Autumn that actively participated in the Battle of Installation 04 and operated out of Alpha Base. They encountered Master Chief Petty Officer John-117 during the Assault on the Control Room, when he stepped out onto a bridge spanning a large valley.[1][2]

Overview[edit]

Formation[edit]

Equipment[edit]

During their time on Installation 04, Fireteam Zulu had access to several weapons, including multiple MA5B assault rifles, an M41 rocket launcher, and an SRS99C-S2 sniper rifle.[1][2]

History[edit]

Battle of Installation 04[edit]

Main article: Battle of Installation 04

During the Battle of Installation 04, Fireteam Zulu was one of the units that operated out of Alpha Base.[2]

Assault on the Control Room[edit]

During the Assault on the Control Room, Fireteam Zulu was caught in a Covenant attack. The Pelican that transported Fireteam Zulu was attacked by Covenant Banshees on its descent to drop off the Fire Team. When they called for help John-117 with the Artificial intelligence Cortana was in the area and told them to hold their postition.[1][2] After deploying the troops, along with a Warthog, the drop ship flew out of view into the next valley where it was later found crashed into the valley wall.[1][2]

John-117, upon meeting up with the Fireteam, helped destroy a Ghost, a couple of Shade turrets, and with a Marine manning the Warthog's turret, destroyed a nearby Wraith guarding the valley.[1][2]

A Scorpion tank was present near the dropship's apparent crash site in the next valley.[1]

Fireteam Zulu then assisted John-117 as he fought his way through the valleys. When John-117 had to ascend the final main valley in order to cross a pair of bridges overlooking the valley, they did not follow because evac had become available.[1]

Trivia[edit]

  • In Halo: Combat Evolved, the voice of Sergeant Avery Johnson issues from the Pelican, calling for assistance. This is not possible because he was in the swamp near the Flood containment facility with Captain Keyes at the time. Most likely, the voice heard in-game belongs to the voice actor of Johnson, but was intended to represent the voice of another character. Alternatively, Bungie only created two sergeant models, so they had no choice but to place Johnson into the level.
  • When the Pelican first landed, there were already Marines deployed in the area, along with an extra Warthog. The Marines that were already there do not seem to react to friendly forces or enemies and will just stand there. If the player manages to get down to their location (using a glitch or with mods) and shoot them, the other Marines that came out of the Pelican will turn on the player. The Marines that descend from the Pelican are normal and will move and react to friends and enemies.
  • Some of the Marines did not leave the Pelican that descended, and bailed out after the Pelican was supposedly shot down. These Marines are presumably the ones later encountered in the second valley, seen fending off an approaching wave of Covenant approaching their position and Scorpion tank near the alleged dropship crash site.
  • The crashed Pelican's number reads "E419". This is just a generic marker of most dropships in Halo: Combat Evolved.

Gallery[edit]

Halo: Combat Evolved[edit]

  • Fireteam Zulu fights for the valley.

    Fireteam Zulu fights for the valley.

  • A Fireteam Zulu marine spots Covenant forces in the area.

    A Fireteam Zulu marine spots Covenant forces in the area.

Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary[edit]

  • Fireteam Zulu's Pelican under attack by a Banshee.

    Fireteam Zulu's Pelican under attack by a Banshee.

  • Members of Fireteam Zulu engaging with Covenant forces.

    Members of Fireteam Zulu engaging with Covenant forces.

  • John-117 assisting Fireteam Zulu in combat with Covenant troops.

    John-117 assisting Fireteam Zulu in combat with Covenant troops.

  • Fireteam Zulu engaging Mgalekgolo.

    Fireteam Zulu engaging Mgalekgolo.

  • Fireteam Zulu waiting for extraction.

    Fireteam Zulu waiting for extraction.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Halo: Combat Evolved, campaign level, Assault on the Control Room
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Halo: The Flood, Chapter 7
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