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{{quote|Chief, I believe that I can honestly say that even though you are an honest-to-Buddha one-man death squad, and that if you were to ask nicely I'd give up my lucrative career in the Corps and start pumping out your babies just as fast as you could put them in me, there is no way I am gonna run across fifty goddamn meters of open terrain covered by three Jackal snipers ''that I can see'' just to jump into an open vehicle. Throwing myself on a goddamn grenade makes more sense than that.|Palmer to John-117}}


{{quote|Chief, I believe that I can honestly say that even though you are an honest-to-Buddha one-man death squad, and that if you were to ask nicely I'd give up my lucrative career in the Corps and start pumping out your babies just as fast as you could put them in me, there is no way I am gonna run across fifty goddamn meters of open terrain covered by three jackal snipers ''that I can see'' just to jump into an open vehicle. Throwing myself on a goddamn grenade makes more sense than that.|Palmer to John-117}}
'''[[Corporal]] Palmer'''<ref name="name">'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', "Palace Hotel", ''page 350''</ref> was a [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marine]] from Third Squad, First Platoon, Kilo Company of [[E2-BAG/1/7]].<ref name="squad">'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', "Palace Hotel", ''page 349''</ref> She and the squad under her command fought alongside [[John-117]] during the [[Battle of Mombasa]] in [[2552]].<ref name="evo">'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', "Palace Hotel"</ref> Palmer is tall and broad-shouldered.{{Ref/Reuse|evo}}


==Biography==
===Battle of Mombasa===
On [[2552#October|October 20, 2552]], Palmer and her squad were stationed in the [[Mtangwe Underpass]], unloading equipment from [[M831 Troop Transport]]s, when [[John-117]] arrived. Moments afterward, a [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|Wraith]] emerged, forcing the Marines to fall back into a sewer tunnel.{{Ref/Reuse|evo}} After evading the Covenant attack, the Marines emerged near the [[Kilindini Park Cultural Center]]. With the intent of reaching the Marines' command post in [[Palace Hotel (location)|Palace Hotel]] at [[Beria Plaza]], the Spartan suggested that they make a run for it over an open plaza with Covenant [[Shepsu-pattern plasma cannon|gun emplacements]] to commandeer two [[M12 Force Application Vehicle|Warthogs]]. At first Palmer protested but approved of the plan nonetheless.


[[Corporal]] '''Palmer''' was a [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] from the First Battalion Seventh Regimet, a battalion from [[Eridanus II]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', ''[[Palace Hotel]]''</ref> She and the squad under her command fought alongside the [[John-117|Master Chief]] during the [[Battle of Mombasa]].
After sprinting across the plaza, Palmer and another Marine, [[Private First Class|PFC]] [[Sullivan]], joined the Spartan commandeering an [[M12G1 Light Anti-Armor Vehicle|M12G1 LAAV]], with Palmer manning the [[M68 Asynchronous Linear-Induction Motor|turret]] and Sullivan taking the passenger seat.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', "Palace Hotel", ''page 361''</ref> The other Marines followed close behind in an [[M831 Troop Transport]]. On their way to the command post, they encountered several [[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle|Ghosts]] at the park and the [[Mwatate Street Transit Center]]. One of the [[Sangheili]] riders attempted to board the Warthog, stripping Sullivan of his MA5. Palmer fired the gauss cannon just above Sullivan's head, obliterating the alien's upper body and temporarily deafening Sullivan.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', "Palace Hotel", ''page 362-365''</ref> They eventually made it to the command post via [[Shimanzi Road]].<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', "Palace Hotel", ''page 367''</ref>
 
==Production note==
Corporal Palmer's character in ''[[Palace Hotel]]'' is based on the red-haired female Marine voiced by [[Laura Prepon]] who appears in the ''[[Halo 2]]'' level ''[[Metropolis]]'', which the short story is a loose adaptation of. While the location where the player encounters her is echoed rather closely in ''Palace Hotel'', her dialog and actions differ significantly; in the game, her only scripted action is her offering her [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|shotgun]] to the Master Chief, which does not occur in the short story.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Female Marine.jpg|Palmer in ''[[Halo 2]]''.
File:E2-BAG 1 7.png|Palmer with two squad members in ''Halo 2''.
File:HTMCC - H2A Palmer.jpg|Palmer in full battle dress uniform in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''.
File:H2A E2-BAG 1 7.jpg|Palmer with other Marines in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''.
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]
*''[[Halo 2]]'' {{1st}}
**[[Palace Hotel]] {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
**''[[Palace Hotel]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}
[[Category:UNSC Marine Corps Personnel]]
 
[[Category:Halo: Evolutions]]
[[Category:Human characters]]
[[Category:UNSC Marine Corps enlisted personnel]]

Latest revision as of 14:58, July 10, 2024

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 This article contains information of dubious canonicity. While not officially established as fully non-canonical, certain aspects of the subject may not be part of the official Halo canon.
This article is about the UNSC Marine. For the SPARTAN-IV, see Sarah Palmer.
Palmer
UNSC Marine Palmer during Battle of Mombasa in Halo 2: Anniversary, as seen in Halo 2 level Metropolis.
Personal details

Gender:

Female

Hair color:

Red[1]

Eye color:

Blue

Political and military information

Affiliation:

UNSC Marine Corps

Rank:

Corporal

Notable info:

Fought in the Battle of Mombasa

 

"Chief, I believe that I can honestly say that even though you are an honest-to-Buddha one-man death squad, and that if you were to ask nicely I'd give up my lucrative career in the Corps and start pumping out your babies just as fast as you could put them in me, there is no way I am gonna run across fifty goddamn meters of open terrain covered by three Jackal snipers that I can see just to jump into an open vehicle. Throwing myself on a goddamn grenade makes more sense than that."
— Palmer to John-117

Corporal Palmer[1] was a UNSC Marine from Third Squad, First Platoon, Kilo Company of E2-BAG/1/7.[2] She and the squad under her command fought alongside John-117 during the Battle of Mombasa in 2552.[3] Palmer is tall and broad-shouldered.[3]

Biography[edit]

Battle of Mombasa[edit]

On October 20, 2552, Palmer and her squad were stationed in the Mtangwe Underpass, unloading equipment from M831 Troop Transports, when John-117 arrived. Moments afterward, a Wraith emerged, forcing the Marines to fall back into a sewer tunnel.[3] After evading the Covenant attack, the Marines emerged near the Kilindini Park Cultural Center. With the intent of reaching the Marines' command post in Palace Hotel at Beria Plaza, the Spartan suggested that they make a run for it over an open plaza with Covenant gun emplacements to commandeer two Warthogs. At first Palmer protested but approved of the plan nonetheless.

After sprinting across the plaza, Palmer and another Marine, PFC Sullivan, joined the Spartan commandeering an M12G1 LAAV, with Palmer manning the turret and Sullivan taking the passenger seat.[4] The other Marines followed close behind in an M831 Troop Transport. On their way to the command post, they encountered several Ghosts at the park and the Mwatate Street Transit Center. One of the Sangheili riders attempted to board the Warthog, stripping Sullivan of his MA5. Palmer fired the gauss cannon just above Sullivan's head, obliterating the alien's upper body and temporarily deafening Sullivan.[5] They eventually made it to the command post via Shimanzi Road.[6]

Production note[edit]

Corporal Palmer's character in Palace Hotel is based on the red-haired female Marine voiced by Laura Prepon who appears in the Halo 2 level Metropolis, which the short story is a loose adaptation of. While the location where the player encounters her is echoed rather closely in Palace Hotel, her dialog and actions differ significantly; in the game, her only scripted action is her offering her shotgun to the Master Chief, which does not occur in the short story.

Gallery[edit]

  • Palmer in Halo 2.

    Palmer in Halo 2.

  • Palmer with two squad members in Halo 2.

    Palmer with two squad members in Halo 2.

  • Palmer in full battle dress uniform in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    Palmer in full battle dress uniform in Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • Palmer with other Marines in Halo 2: Anniversary.

    Palmer with other Marines in Halo 2: Anniversary.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, "Palace Hotel", page 350
  2. ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, "Palace Hotel", page 349
  3. ^ a b c Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, "Palace Hotel"
  4. ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, "Palace Hotel", page 361
  5. ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, "Palace Hotel", page 362-365
  6. ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, "Palace Hotel", page 367
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