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'''Roland''' (AI serial number: '''RLD 0205-4''') is an [[artificial intelligence]] construct in service with the [[United Nations Space Command]]. He is the primary AI of the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. His name and [[avatar]] are based on [[Wikipedia:Roland Beamont|Roland Beamont]], a British fighter and test pilot for the [[Wikipedia:Royal Air Force|Royal Air Force]] during and after [[World War II]].<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/spartanops '''Halo Waypoint | '''Roland''' (AI serial number: '''RLD 0205-4''') is an [[artificial intelligence]] construct in service with the [[United Nations Space Command]]. He is the primary AI of the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. His name and [[avatar]] are based on [[Wikipedia:Roland Beamont|Roland Beamont]], a British fighter and test pilot for the [[Wikipedia:Royal Air Force|Royal Air Force]] during and after [[World War II]].<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/spartanops '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Intel: Spartan Ops'']</ref> | ||
==Operational history== | ==Operational history== | ||
===Creation=== | ===Creation=== | ||
Entering service on [[2557|December 5, 2557]]<ref name="VIS"/> on [[Earth]],<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/roland-0205-4 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Roland'']</ref> Roland replaced ''Infinity'''s former shipboard AI [[Aine]], who was destroyed when the ship crashed on [[Requiem]] in July 2557.<ref name="Waypoint">[https://www.facebook.com/HaloWaypoint/posts/10152099361122679 '''Halo Waypoint''' | Entering service on [[2557|December 5, 2557]]<ref name="VIS"/> on [[Earth]],<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/roland-0205-4 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Roland'']</ref> Roland replaced ''Infinity'''s former shipboard AI [[Aine]], who was destroyed when the ship crashed on [[Requiem]] in July 2557.<ref name="Waypoint">[https://www.facebook.com/HaloWaypoint/posts/10152099361122679 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Today in Halo: 12/05/2557'']</ref> | ||
===Requiem | ===Requiem Campaign=== | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|Requiem Campaign}} | ||
When [[Fireteam Majestic]] arrived onboard ''Infinity'' shortly prior to the ship's [[ | When [[Fireteam Majestic]] arrived onboard ''Infinity'' shortly prior to the ship's [[Requiem Campaign|second voyage to Requiem]], Roland welcomed them aboard. Before ''Infinity'' exited slipspace at [[Requiem]], gave [[Thomas Lasky|Captain Lasky]] intel on the [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant]] fleet over the [[shield world]].<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Departure|S1E1 ''Departure'']]</ref> Later, [[Fireteam Crimson]] recovered a [[Requiem slipspace artifacts|Forerunner artifact]] and brought it aboard ''Infinity''. The artifact soon activated itself, draining power from the ship. Roland was affected also, as his hologram flickered and he noticeably slowed down when informing Captain Lasky of what was happening.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Artifact|S1E2 ''Artifact'']]</ref> | ||
When the {{UNSCShip|Aladdin}} arrived with [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] onboard, Roland informed Lasky that the [[prowler]]'s captain was requesting permission to land. After Dr. Halsey was brought aboard ''Infinity'', Roland locked down the engine room.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Catherine|S1E3 ''Catherine'']]</ref> Later he showed Lasky [[Fireteam Castle]]'s fate at REQ-153-N. When Fireteam Crimson began chasing [[Jul 'Mdama]], Roland helped them track him through the Slipspace portals, pointing out to [[Jared Miller]], who was having difficulty with the portals, how easy it was. Roland enjoyed taking part in the op, "commanding" Crimson to go to where a portal was, later commenting how much more he liked running ops than ships.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Didact's Hand|S1E4 ''Didact's Hand'']]</ref> For Crimson's next mission at [[The Gate]], Roland had to help [[Jared Miller]] run the op, as [[Sarah Palmer]] was unreachable. Into a series of missions, Roland found [[Gabriel Thorne]]'s IFF tag near Crimson at [[the Cauldron]], and tracked him to the [[Quarry]] where Crimson began searching for him.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Memento Mori|S1E4 ''Memento Mori'']]</ref> | When the {{UNSCShip|Aladdin}} arrived with [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] onboard, Roland informed Lasky that the [[prowler]]'s captain was requesting permission to land. After Dr. Halsey was brought aboard ''Infinity'', Roland locked down the engine room.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Catherine|S1E3 ''Catherine'']]</ref> Later he showed Lasky [[Fireteam Castle]]'s fate at REQ-153-N. When Fireteam Crimson began chasing [[Jul 'Mdama]], Roland helped them track him through the Slipspace portals, pointing out to [[Jared Miller]], who was having difficulty with the portals, how easy it was. Roland enjoyed taking part in the op, "commanding" Crimson to go to where a portal was, later commenting how much more he liked running ops than ships.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Didact's Hand|S1E4 ''Didact's Hand'']]</ref> For Crimson's next mission at [[The Gate]], Roland had to help [[Jared Miller]] run the op, as [[Sarah Palmer]] was unreachable. Into a series of missions, Roland found [[Gabriel Thorne]]'s IFF tag near Crimson at [[the Cauldron]], and tracked him to the [[Quarry]] where Crimson began searching for him.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Memento Mori|S1E4 ''Memento Mori'']]</ref> | ||
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[[File:HE14 Janus Offload.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Roland and Lasky observe the Janus Key loaded onto a Pelican.]] | [[File:HE14 Janus Offload.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Roland and Lasky observe the Janus Key loaded onto a Pelican.]] | ||
The reconnaissance team deployed to the planet, provisionally designated [[Aktis IV]], to investigate a potential source of interference emanating from the surface. On an island in the middle of an ocean of a strange foamy substance, the Spartans discovered a Forerunner structure and Dr. Glassman was brought in to investigate. Glassman found an artifact that appeared to be compatible with the Janus Key and requested the UNSC's half of the Key to be brought to the surface for deeper analysis. In reality, the artifact was a decoy created by Halsey and 'Mdama to deceive the UNSC into taking their half of the Janus Key to the surface. While the Key was being prepared for transport, Roland questioned the decision to move the artifact to the surface as it may distract Glassman from his task of ascertaining the origin of the interference keeping ''Infinity'' stranded. However, Lasky was confident Palmer would be able to keep Glassman focused and believed taking the Key to the surface would not cost them anything either way.<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 14|Issue #14]]''</ref> | The reconnaissance team deployed to the planet, provisionally designated [[Aktis IV]], to investigate a potential source of interference emanating from the surface. On an island in the middle of an ocean of a strange foamy substance, the Spartans discovered a Forerunner structure and Dr. Glassman was brought in to investigate. Glassman found an artifact that appeared to be compatible with the Janus Key and requested the UNSC's half of the Key to be brought to the surface for deeper analysis. In reality, the artifact was a decoy created by Halsey and 'Mdama to deceive the UNSC into taking their half of the Janus Key to the surface. While the Key was being prepared for transport, Roland questioned the decision to move the artifact to the surface as it may distract Glassman from his task of ascertaining the origin of the interference keeping ''Infinity'' stranded. However, Lasky was confident Palmer would be able to keep Glassman focused and believed taking the Key to the surface would not cost them anything either way.<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 14|Issue #14]]''</ref> While updating Lasky on the status of the ground teams, Roland informed him that he could only contact Spartan [[Tedra Grant]]'s team, as Palmer had gone off on a mission of her own and had taken Spartans [[Gabriel Thorne]] and [[Naiya Ray]] with her. Eventually, 'Mdama's forces were successful in acquiring both halves of the Janus Key and the Covenant fleet fled the system. Three days later, two [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] agents traveled to ''Infinity'' to speak with Palmer about the events that transpired on Aktis IV. Roland managed to briefly stall the agents, while Lasky spoke to Palmer personally about what had happened.<ref>'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 15|Issue #15]]''</ref> | ||
==Personality and traits== | ==Personality and traits== | ||
Roland has a dry sense of humor and a slightly sarcastic personality. He occasionally flouts his superior intellect and doesn't like being contradicted or questioned. During the Requiem | Roland has a dry sense of humor and a slightly sarcastic personality. He occasionally flouts his superior intellect and doesn't like being contradicted or questioned. During the Requiem Campaign, he exchanges barbs with Jared Miller, going so far as to mockingly imitate Miller's reaction to a squad of Prometheans showing up at one point. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:Human AI]] | [[Category:Human AI]] | ||
