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{{Quote|Kilo 26, this is Kilo 40; Covenant Corvette's raining hell on us. Final protective fire one, danger close, my command, over.|Stacker coordinates artillery fire against one of the Covenant Corvettes assaulting [[New Alexandria]].}} | {{Quote|Kilo 26, this is Kilo 40; Covenant Corvette's raining hell on us. Final protective fire one, danger close, my command, over.|Stacker coordinates artillery fire against one of the Covenant Corvettes assaulting [[New Alexandria]].}} | ||
Stacker served during the [[Siege of New Alexandria]] on the [[2552#August|23{{Sup|rd}} of August, 2552]], under the call sign "Kilo 40".<ref group="Note">Kilo 40's voice variable in the Halo Reach game files is "trooper_sgt1", the same file as Stacker's Firefight voice. Spawning a model with this voice will result in the same dynamic combat dialogue as Stacker's firefight voice, suggesting Kilo 40 is Stacker himself.</ref> He participated during the [[Siege of New Alexandria]], communicating with [[Kilo 26]] and [[Kilo Dispatch]], and along with several other units, assisted in the evacuation of civilians from [[Traxus Tower]]. Stacker was in charge of managing the elevators and ordered Kilo 26 to fire on an overhead [[SDV-class heavy corvette|SDV-class corvette]]. The artillery fire was unable to prevent the Corvette from inflicting heavy damage on Traxus tower, a major evacuation point within the city. Stacker coordinated the evacuation of a group of civilians in a building adjacent to the tower, before advising [[Lieutenant]] [[Spartan-B312]] to assist an [[Bullfrogs|ODST Air Assault unit]] in securing the tower's executive landing pad for civilian evacuation. <ref name="HR-Exodus">''Halo: Reach'', campaign level ''[[Exodus]]''</ref> | Stacker served during the [[Siege of New Alexandria]] on the [[2552#August|23{{Sup|rd}} of August, 2552]], under the call sign "Kilo 40".<ref group="Note">Kilo 40's voice variable in the Halo Reach game files is "trooper_sgt1", the same file as Stacker's Firefight voice. Spawning a model with this voice will result in the same dynamic combat dialogue as Stacker's firefight voice, suggesting Kilo 40 is Stacker himself.</ref> He participated during the [[Siege of New Alexandria]], communicating with [[Kilo 26]] and [[Kilo Dispatch]], and along with several other units, assisted in the evacuation of civilians from [[Traxus Tower]]. Stacker was in charge of managing the elevators and ordered Kilo 26 to fire on an overhead [[SDV-class heavy corvette|SDV-class corvette]]. The artillery fire was unable to prevent the Corvette from inflicting heavy damage on Traxus tower, a major evacuation point within the city. Stacker coordinated the evacuation of a group of civilians in a building adjacent to the tower, before advising [[Lieutenant]] [[Spartan-B312]] to assist an [[Bullfrogs|ODST Air Assault unit]] in securing the tower's executive landing pad for civilian evacuation. <ref name="HR-Exodus">''Halo: Reach'', campaign level ''[[Exodus]]''</ref> | ||
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===Battle of Installation 04=== | ===Battle of Installation 04=== | ||
{{Main|Battle of Installation 04}} | {{Main|Battle of Installation 04}} | ||
[[File:HCEA MPS 42.JPG|150px|thumb| | [[File:HCEA MPS 42.JPG|150px|thumb|right|Stacker on the surface of Installation 04.]] | ||
When the ''Pillar of Autumn'' arrived at the [[Soell system]] and discovered Installation 04, it quickly came under attack by the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]], who had pursued it to the system. The ship was soon boarded by innumerable [[Unidentified boarding craft|boarding craft]], and Captain [[Jacob Keyes|Keyes]] was forced to give the order to abandon ship. Stacker was presumably among those who made it to the surface of the ring alive and intact, and was able to link up with other surviving elements of the ''Pillar of Autumn''{{'}}s crew and complement, who went on to mount a guerrilla resistance against the Covenant.<ref name="TF-Chptr4">''[[Halo: The Flood]]'', ''Section II: Halo'', Chapter 4</ref> | When the ''Pillar of Autumn'' arrived at the [[Soell system]] and discovered Installation 04, it quickly came under attack by the [[Fleet of Particular Justice]], who had pursued it to the system. The ship was soon boarded by innumerable [[Unidentified boarding craft|boarding craft]], and Captain [[Jacob Keyes|Keyes]] was forced to give the order to abandon ship. Stacker was presumably among those who made it to the surface of the ring alive and intact, and was able to link up with other surviving elements of the ''Pillar of Autumn''{{'}}s crew and complement, who went on to mount a guerrilla resistance against the Covenant.<ref name="TF-Chptr4">''[[Halo: The Flood]]'', ''Section II: Halo'', Chapter 4</ref> | ||
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Stacker was among the fist wave of UNSC forces deployed on Installation 05. <ref>''Halo 2'', campaign level ''[[Delta Halo#Helljumpers|Delta Halo]]''</ref> The Gunnery Sergeant, alongside Spartan [[John-117]] and several [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|ODSTs]] from [[First Platoon (ODST)|First Platoon]], made a hard drop on the Halo Ring and secured multiple [[Forerunner]] ruins. The ODSTs suffered almost total casualties upon insertion, however their efforts allowed [[M12 Chaingun Warthog|vehicular support]] and [[M808B Scorpion|armor]] to be delivered via Pelican. Stacker and his surviving troopers supported the SPARTAN-II as he pushed through heavy Covenant defenses on the way to his target; the [[Prophet of Regret]]. Upon discovering the location of Installation 05's [[Library]], Commander Miranda Keyes ordered Sergeant Major Avery Johnson to extract his forces and rendezvous with the ''In Amber Clad'' for a [[Battle of the Quarantine Zone|retrieval operation]].<ref name="Regret">''Halo 2'', campaign level ''[[Regret (level)|Regret]]''</ref> Alongside the majority of the forces supporting John-117, Stacker was pulled out via Pelican and headed towards the Library. | Stacker was among the fist wave of UNSC forces deployed on Installation 05. <ref>''Halo 2'', campaign level ''[[Delta Halo#Helljumpers|Delta Halo]]''</ref> The Gunnery Sergeant, alongside Spartan [[John-117]] and several [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|ODSTs]] from [[First Platoon (ODST)|First Platoon]], made a hard drop on the Halo Ring and secured multiple [[Forerunner]] ruins. The ODSTs suffered almost total casualties upon insertion, however their efforts allowed [[M12 Chaingun Warthog|vehicular support]] and [[M808B Scorpion|armor]] to be delivered via Pelican. Stacker and his surviving troopers supported the SPARTAN-II as he pushed through heavy Covenant defenses on the way to his target; the [[Prophet of Regret]]. Upon discovering the location of Installation 05's [[Library]], Commander Miranda Keyes ordered Sergeant Major Avery Johnson to extract his forces and rendezvous with the ''In Amber Clad'' for a [[Battle of the Quarantine Zone|retrieval operation]].<ref name="Regret">''Halo 2'', campaign level ''[[Regret (level)|Regret]]''</ref> Alongside the majority of the forces supporting John-117, Stacker was pulled out via Pelican and headed towards the Library. | ||
After rendezvousing with ''In Amber Clad'', Stacker lead a Platoon-sized force of Marines into the Sentinel Wall surrounding the [[Quarantine Zone]]. The Marines moved through the outer wall with ease, unmolested by local Sentinel defenses - likely due to being recognized by the automated guardians as [[Reclaimers]].<ref>''Halo 2'', campaign level ''[[ | After rendezvousing with ''In Amber Clad'', Stacker lead a Platoon-sized force of Marines into the Sentinel Wall surrounding the [[Quarantine Zone]]. The Marines moved through the outer wall with ease, unmolested by local Sentinel defenses - likely due to being recognized by the automated guardians as [[Reclaimers]].<ref name="icon">''Halo 2'', campaign level ''[[Sacred Icon]]''</ref> | ||
As the Marines moved through the inner wall however, the outer wall became besieged by [[Jiralhanae]]-led Covenant forces deployed from the recently arrived [[High Charity]]. Eventually, the Arbiter [[Thel 'Vadamee]] was able to deactivate the Containment Shield, and the inner wall quickly became overrun with [[Flood]] from the nearby Quarantine Zone. | As the Marines moved through the inner wall however, the outer wall became besieged by [[Jiralhanae]]-led Covenant forces deployed from the recently arrived [[High Charity]]. Eventually, the Arbiter [[Thel 'Vadamee]] was able to deactivate the Containment Shield, and the inner wall quickly became overrun with [[Flood]] from the nearby Quarantine Zone. | ||
Spread throughout the wall in small fireteams, Stacker's men swiftly fell to the Flood parasite and the now-hostile Sentinels. With his force decimated but the [[Containment Shield]] now disabled, Stacker contacted ''In Amber Clad'' suggesting Keyes proceed straight to the Library while his troops attempted to hold their position. As he relayed the message, Stacker was set upon by a [[Pod_infector|Flood Infection Form]], screaming for his Marines to remove it from him. A short time later, Stacker made contact with Keyes once again, confirming their engagement with non-Covenant hostile lifeforms, while [[Staff Sergeant]] [[Banks]] and other Marine survivors could be heard staging a desperate defense.<ref | Spread throughout the wall in small fireteams, Stacker's men swiftly fell to the Flood parasite and the now-hostile Sentinels. With his force decimated but the [[Containment Shield]] now disabled, Stacker contacted ''In Amber Clad'' suggesting Keyes proceed straight to the Library while his troops attempted to hold their position. As he relayed the message, Stacker was set upon by a [[Pod_infector|Flood Infection Form]], screaming for his Marines to remove it from him. A short time later, Stacker made contact with Keyes once again, confirming their engagement with non-Covenant hostile lifeforms, while [[Staff Sergeant]] [[Banks]] and other Marine survivors could be heard staging a desperate defense.<ref name="icon"/> It is unknown how Stacker escaped the Quarantine Zone, however himself, Banks<ref name="journey">''Halo 2'', campaign level ''[[The Great Journey]]''</ref> and his surviving Marines<ref>''Halo 2'', campaign level ''[[Gravemind (level)#Inside_Job|Gravemind]]''</ref> were ultimately captured by Covenant forces. | ||
Later, as High Charity was overrun by the Flood-infested ''In Amber Clad'', captive Sergeants Stacker, Johnson and Banks were brought to a [[Bastion of the Brutes|series of structures]] held by the Jiralhanae. The three were moments away from execution when the Jiralhanae were attacked by [[Sangheili]] [[Covenant separatists|forces]] lead by the Arbiter [[Thel 'Vadamee]]. Taking advantage of the confusion, Johnson managed to board the nearby [[Type-47A Scarab|Scarab]] walker, and forged a hasty alliance with 'Vadamee in order to stop Tartarus from activating the installation. The UNSC-operated Scarab cleared a path to the Installation's Control Room, while the Arbiter provided air support.<ref | Later, as High Charity was overrun by the Flood-infested ''In Amber Clad'', captive Sergeants Stacker, Johnson and Banks were brought to a [[Bastion of the Brutes|series of structures]] held by the Jiralhanae. The three were moments away from execution when the Jiralhanae were attacked by [[Sangheili]] [[Covenant separatists|forces]] lead by the Arbiter [[Thel 'Vadamee]]. Taking advantage of the confusion, Johnson managed to board the nearby [[Type-47A Scarab|Scarab]] walker, and forged a hasty alliance with 'Vadamee in order to stop Tartarus from activating the installation. The UNSC-operated Scarab cleared a path to the Installation's Control Room, while the Arbiter provided air support.<ref name="journey"/> After the neutralization and subsequent blockading of Installation 05, Stacker was presumably evacuated by the Arbiter and his allies alongside Johnson and Miranda, returning to Earth around November 15, 2552.<ref name="lootcrate2">''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]'', [[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop #2]]</ref> | ||
===Back to Earth=== | ===Back to Earth=== | ||
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Stacker led a squad of Marines defending the operations center during the Covenant's [[Attack on Crow's Nest|assault]] on Crow's Nest.<ref name="CrowsNest">''Halo 3'', campaign level ''[[Crow's Nest (level)|Crow's Nest]]''</ref> During the battle, he was sent to lead a supply convoy escaping the base en route to nearby Voi. Shortly after leaving the besieged base, the convoy became under attack by [[Banshee]] fliers, losing multiple Warthogs to their continued strafing runs. They eventually ran into a Covenant blockade, and [[Type-25 Chopper|Choppers]], [[Type-26 Shade|Shade]] turrets and large numbers of infantry decimating the convoy and pinning the survivors down in several small structures.<ref>''Halo 3'', campaign level ''[[Tsavo Highway (level)|Tsavo Highway]]''</ref> Having received Stacker's distress call, John-117 arrived to assist, accompanied by Gunnery Sergeant [[Reynolds]] and other Marines fleeing the fallen Crow's Next. Stacker rallied his survivors and assisted the arriving forces in neutralizing the Covenant fortification. The UNSC convoy continued onward, but were forced to leave their vehicles shortly after, stopped by a destroyed section of the highway. Continuing on foot, Stacker, Reynolds and their men helped John-117 liberate another squad of Marines under attack in a nearby building complex. After holding off many waves of attacking Covenant troops, including a [[Type-26 Wraith|Wraith]] tank, several resupply Pelicans moved in, delivering multiple [[Warthogs]] and reinforcements. Mobilizing once again, the UNSC forces [[Assault on the Tsavo Highway|assaulted]] the Covenant-held [[Tsavo Highway]], clearing a path to Voi. | Stacker led a squad of Marines defending the operations center during the Covenant's [[Attack on Crow's Nest|assault]] on Crow's Nest.<ref name="CrowsNest">''Halo 3'', campaign level ''[[Crow's Nest (level)|Crow's Nest]]''</ref> During the battle, he was sent to lead a supply convoy escaping the base en route to nearby Voi. Shortly after leaving the besieged base, the convoy became under attack by [[Banshee]] fliers, losing multiple Warthogs to their continued strafing runs. They eventually ran into a Covenant blockade, and [[Type-25 Chopper|Choppers]], [[Type-26 Shade|Shade]] turrets and large numbers of infantry decimating the convoy and pinning the survivors down in several small structures.<ref>''Halo 3'', campaign level ''[[Tsavo Highway (level)|Tsavo Highway]]''</ref> Having received Stacker's distress call, John-117 arrived to assist, accompanied by Gunnery Sergeant [[Reynolds]] and other Marines fleeing the fallen Crow's Next. Stacker rallied his survivors and assisted the arriving forces in neutralizing the Covenant fortification. The UNSC convoy continued onward, but were forced to leave their vehicles shortly after, stopped by a destroyed section of the highway. Continuing on foot, Stacker, Reynolds and their men helped John-117 liberate another squad of Marines under attack in a nearby building complex. After holding off many waves of attacking Covenant troops, including a [[Type-26 Wraith|Wraith]] tank, several resupply Pelicans moved in, delivering multiple [[Warthogs]] and reinforcements. Mobilizing once again, the UNSC forces [[Assault on the Tsavo Highway|assaulted]] the Covenant-held [[Tsavo Highway]], clearing a path to Voi. | ||
UNSC forces lead by Reynolds and Stacker supported John-117 in the [[Battle of Voi|assault]] on [[Traxus Factory Complex 09]] in [[Voi|South Voi]].<ref name="H3-Sstorm">''Halo 3'' | UNSC forces lead by Reynolds and Stacker supported John-117 in the [[Battle of Voi|assault]] on [[Traxus Factory Complex 09]] in [[Voi|South Voi]].<ref name="H3-Sstorm">''Halo 3'', campaign level ''[[The Storm]]''</ref><ref group="Note">The specifics of Stacker and Reynolds' participation in the first half of the Battle of Voi are unclear, as only one or the other will spawn. However both will spawn and enter the forward operating base, regardless of who spawned at the beginning of the level. (Tested in both Xbox 360 and Master Chief Collection versions)</ref> There, they eliminated a heavy Covenant presence, including multiple [[Type-52 Anti-Aircraft Wraith|Anti-Aircraft Wraiths]] and a [[Type-47B Scarab|Scarab]]. Passing through a UNSC forward operating base, Stacker preceded to aid John-117 in fighting through a Covenant-held factory interior, rescuing multiple civilians in the process.<ref group="Note">Either Stacker or Reynolds will spawn in this sequence, however as Stacker's scripted dialogue always occurs, this is possibly an iteration of the pair's model-swapping bug.</ref> After eliminating a [[Mgalekgolo]] pair and two [[Jiralhanae War Chieftain]]s, the UNSC troops were able to neutralize an anti-air battery, paving the way for what remained of [[Terrence Hood|Lord Hood]]'s [[UNSC Home Fleet|Home Fleet]] to engage the [[Forerunner Dreadnought]] above [[the Portal]]. | ||
Moments later, when a [[Indulgence of Conviction|Flood-infested]] {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}} crashed in the area, Stacker and his retreating men were pinned down in the factory interior as [[The Flood|Flood]] [[Flood combat form|combat forms]] and [[Pod infector|infection forms]] assaulted them.<ref group="Note">Stacker and Reynolds can alternate in their spawns in floodgate, however as Reynold's scripted dialogue always occurs in the exterior spawn, and with the exterior Sergeant model always having Reynolds' voice, this is likely an iteration of the pair's model-swapping bug.</ref> No stranger to battling the parasite, Stacker valiantly used a [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|shotgun]] against the Flood until the Master Chief and the Arbiter returned to the factory complex. After liberating two large warehouses, the Marine survivors held their position as the Spartan and Elite proceeded to the crash site. Stacker was evacuated to the [[UNSC Forward Unto Dawn|''Forward Unto Dawn'']], before the [[Covenant Separatist]] Carrier ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' [[glassed]] the city and surrounding area. .<ref name="floodgate">''Halo 3'', campaign level ''[[Floodgate]]''</ref> | Moments later, when a [[Indulgence of Conviction|Flood-infested]] {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}} crashed in the area, Stacker and his retreating men were pinned down in the factory interior as [[The Flood|Flood]] [[Flood combat form|combat forms]] and [[Pod infector|infection forms]] assaulted them.<ref group="Note">Stacker and Reynolds can alternate in their spawns in floodgate, however as Reynold's scripted dialogue always occurs in the exterior spawn, and with the exterior Sergeant model always having Reynolds' voice, this is likely an iteration of the pair's model-swapping bug.</ref> No stranger to battling the parasite, Stacker valiantly used a [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System|shotgun]] against the Flood until the Master Chief and the Arbiter returned to the factory complex. After liberating two large warehouses, the Marine survivors held their position as the Spartan and Elite proceeded to the crash site. Stacker was evacuated to the [[UNSC Forward Unto Dawn|''Forward Unto Dawn'']], before the [[Covenant Separatist]] Carrier ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' [[glassed]] the city and surrounding area. .<ref name="floodgate">''Halo 3'', campaign level ''[[Floodgate]]''</ref> | ||
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== Personality and traits == | == Personality and traits == | ||
{{Quote|I can see myself in your visor! Pretty...|A line from Stacker's usable firefight voice in ''Halo Reach''}} | {{Quote|I can see myself in your visor! Pretty...|A line from Stacker's usable firefight voice in ''Halo Reach''}} | ||
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Stacker leads a large Marine force in ''[[The Silent Cartographer]]'', assaulting a heavily-defended Covenant beachhead. Stacker's Marines provide support to John-117 throughout his mission to locate the [[Cartographer]], while the Sergeant remains on the surface with the main Marine force, ready to provide reinforcements. While the Spartan is deep in an underground Forerunner structure, Covenant dropships are sighted approaching the island, too swiftly for the Marines to retreat into the structure. Stacker implores the Spartan to locate his objective, and states his forces will delay the incoming Covenant for as long as possible. By the time John-117 reaches the surface, the entire Marine force including Stacker have been killed.<ref>''Halo: Combat Evolved'', campaign level ''[[The Silent Cartographer]]''</ref> | Stacker leads a large Marine force in ''[[The Silent Cartographer]]'', assaulting a heavily-defended Covenant beachhead. Stacker's Marines provide support to John-117 throughout his mission to locate the [[Cartographer]], while the Sergeant remains on the surface with the main Marine force, ready to provide reinforcements. While the Spartan is deep in an underground Forerunner structure, Covenant dropships are sighted approaching the island, too swiftly for the Marines to retreat into the structure. Stacker implores the Spartan to locate his objective, and states his forces will delay the incoming Covenant for as long as possible. By the time John-117 reaches the surface, the entire Marine force including Stacker have been killed.<ref>''Halo: Combat Evolved'', campaign level ''[[The Silent Cartographer]]''</ref> | ||
Stacker may appear among a large Marine force encountered in the level ''[[Assault on the Control Room (level)|Assault on the Control Room]]'', though without his namesake voice actor. The Marines are fleeing from a pair of [[Hunters]] when John-117 arrives, accompanied by [[Fireteam Zulu]]. The Marines aid the Spartan assault a valley heavily fortified by Covenant, before Cortana sends a distress signal and orders the Marines to hold position for extraction.<ref | Stacker may appear among a large Marine force encountered in the level ''[[Assault on the Control Room (level)|Assault on the Control Room]]'', though without his namesake voice actor. The Marines are fleeing from a pair of [[Hunters]] when John-117 arrives, accompanied by [[Fireteam Zulu]]. The Marines aid the Spartan assault a valley heavily fortified by Covenant, before Cortana sends a distress signal and orders the Marines to hold position for extraction.<ref name="CE-AotCR"> | ||
Stacker may appear among the Marines encounter on the surface in the level ''[[343 Guilty Spark (level)|343 Guilty Spark]]''. The Marines are holding position inside a Forerunner structure when John-117 emerges from an elevator. They proceed to accompany the Spartan through the flood-infested jungle, moving towards a large tower so [[Echo-419]] could provide extraction.<ref>''Halo: Combat Evolved'', campaign level ''[[343 Guilty Spark (level)|343 Guilty Spark]]''</ref> | Stacker may appear among the Marines encounter on the surface in the level ''[[343 Guilty Spark (level)|343 Guilty Spark]]''. The Marines are holding position inside a Forerunner structure when John-117 emerges from an elevator. They proceed to accompany the Spartan through the flood-infested jungle, moving towards a large tower so [[Echo-419]] could provide extraction.<ref>''Halo: Combat Evolved'', campaign level ''[[343 Guilty Spark (level)|343 Guilty Spark]]''</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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===Production notes=== | ===Production notes=== | ||
*Stacker takes his first name from [[Marcus Lehto]], whom his face was also modelled after in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved|Halo: | *Stacker takes his first name from [[Marcus Lehto]], whom his face was also modelled after in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved|Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' and ''Halo 3''.<ref name="H4-Reclaimer"/> | ||
*Stacker takes his middle initial<ref name="H4-Reclaimer"/> and surname from [[Pete Stacker]], the voice actor who plays him in every one of his appearances. Pete Stacker also voices a number of other characters in the [[Halo universe|''Halo'' universe]], including [[Jacob Keyes]], [[Echo Four]], [[Oscar 18]], Gunnery Sergeant [[Waller]] and a number of unnamed NMPD officers and Marine Sergeants in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. Pete was not credited for playing Sergeant Stacker in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved|Halo: CE]]''; he only receives credit for his portrayal of [[Jacob Keyes]].<ref>''[[Halo: Combat Evolved credits]]''</ref> | *Stacker takes his middle initial<ref name="H4-Reclaimer"/> and surname from [[Pete Stacker]], the voice actor who plays him in every one of his appearances. Pete Stacker also voices a number of other characters in the [[Halo universe|''Halo'' universe]], including [[Jacob Keyes]], [[Echo Four]], [[Oscar 18]], Gunnery Sergeant [[Waller]] and a number of unnamed NMPD officers and Marine Sergeants in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''. Pete was not credited for playing Sergeant Stacker in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved|Halo: CE]]''; he only receives credit for his portrayal of [[Jacob Keyes]].<ref>''[[Halo: Combat Evolved credits]]''</ref> | ||
*Stacker was first named in ''Halo 2''{{'}}s credits, where Pete Stacker is credited for portraying "Sergeant Stacker".<ref>''[[Halo 2 credits]]''</ref> Despite this, ''Halo 3''{{'}}s credits listed him as "Marine Sergeant"<ref>''[[Halo 3 credits]]''</ref> | *Stacker was first named in ''Halo 2''{{'}}s credits, where Pete Stacker is credited for portraying "Sergeant Stacker".<ref>''[[Halo 2 credits]]''</ref> Despite this, ''Halo 3''{{'}}s credits listed him as "Marine Sergeant"<ref>''[[Halo 3 credits]]''</ref> | ||
*Stacker's rank of Gunnery Sergeant was first revealed in ''Halo: Reach''{{'}}s [[Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory]]. While he was referred to as "GYSGT STACKER" in the Armory, Pete Stacker was only credited for voicing "TROOPER SGT 1"<ref>''[[Halo: Reach credits]]''</ref> | *Stacker's rank of Gunnery Sergeant was first revealed in ''Halo: Reach''{{'}}s [[Armor permutations (Halo: Reach)|Armory]]. While he was referred to as "GYSGT STACKER" in the Armory, Pete Stacker was only credited for voicing "TROOPER SGT 1"<ref>''[[Halo: Reach credits]]''</ref> | ||
*Stacker appears outfitted in both [[UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform|standard Marine attire]] and [[ODST armor|ODST Armor]] throughout ''Halo 2'' and ''3''. Strangely, he is depicted as a regular Marine during the ''Halo 2'' levels ''Outskirts'' and Metropolis, yet he and his fireteam wear ODST armor in the cutscene ''[[Another Day at the Beach]]''. This is possibly a symptom of Bungie's hesitance to include Orbital Drop Shock Troopers in Halo 2 during | *Stacker appears outfitted in both [[UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform|standard Marine attire]] and [[ODST armor|ODST Armor]] throughout ''Halo 2'' and ''3''. Strangely, he is depicted as a regular Marine during the ''Halo 2'' levels ''Outskirts'' and ''Metropolis'', yet he and his fireteam wear ODST armor in the cutscene ''[[Another Day at the Beach]]''. This is possibly a symptom of Bungie's hesitance to include Orbital Drop Shock Troopers in ''Halo 2'' during its development, despite pressure from the Microsoft Franchise Development Group.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20151109053509/http://hwcdn.libsyn.com/p/8/2/3/823a5cd1ac38d28e/Episode_005_final.mp3?c_id=3307764&expiration=1447051643&hwt=9c0743cdf3432035c7a154a6ebfa9d8e ''The Sci Fi Show'': Episode 005: DC Reboot/Eric Trautmann (Archived)]</ref> Stacker and his squad's appearance as Orbital Drop Shock Troopers in the remastered version of ''Another Day at the Beach'' likely confirms the cutscene as the definitive depiction of events. | ||
*Stacker's naval uniform in Halo 2 features a gold star and 4 chevrons. In [[Halo 2: Anniversary]], this was amended to a gold star and 1 chevron. It is unknown whether or not this correctly reflects his rank at the time of Gunnery Sergeant.<ref> | *Stacker's naval uniform in Halo 2 features a gold star and 4 chevrons. In ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', this was amended to a gold star and 1 chevron. It is unknown whether or not this correctly reflects his rank at the time of Gunnery Sergeant.<ref>''Halo 2'', campaign level ''[[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]]''</ref> | ||
*In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''Halo 3'' Stacker's in-game texture bitmap is named "[[Marcus]]", after the game's Art Director [[Marcus Lehto]]. He shares this bitmap with several generic Marines in both titles. | *In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''Halo 3'' Stacker's in-game texture bitmap is named "[[Marcus]]", after the game's Art Director [[Marcus Lehto]]. He shares this bitmap with several generic Marines in both titles. | ||
*In ''Halo 2'', Stacker's in-game texture bitmap is named "Morgan". He shares this bitmap with several generic Marines. Interestingly, Sergeant [[Reynolds]] uses an updated version of the "Morgan" bitmap in Halo 3. | *In ''Halo 2'', Stacker's in-game texture bitmap is named "Morgan". He shares this bitmap with several generic Marines. Interestingly, Sergeant [[Reynolds]] uses an updated version of the "Morgan" bitmap in ''Halo 3''. | ||
*Stacker's face bitmap used to portray him in Halo Reach's Armory is shared with several generic Army Troopers throughout Reach's campaign. | *Stacker's face bitmap used to portray him in ''Halo Reach''{{'}}s Armory is shared with several generic Army Troopers throughout Reach's campaign. | ||
*The Anniversary editions of both ''Halo | *The Anniversary editions of both ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''Halo 2'' give Stacker a new, unique appearance that is not shared with generic Marines. | ||
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*In ''Halo 2'' on the level [[Regret (level)|Regret]], a glitch can occur in which Stacker will appear, but have Sergeant [[Banks]]' voice, or vice versa. | *In ''Halo 2'' on the level [[Regret (level)|Regret]], a glitch can occur in which Stacker will appear, but have Sergeant [[Banks]]' voice, or vice versa. | ||
*In ''Halo 3'' on the levels [[Tsavo Highway ( | *In ''Halo 3'' on the levels [[Tsavo Highway|Tsavo Highway (level)]] and [[Floodgate]], a glitch can occur in which Stacker will appear, but have Reynolds' voice, or vice versa. This is most notable on ''Tsavo Highway'', where both Sergeants have a multiple lines of scripted mission dialogue. | ||
===Miscellaneous=== | ===Miscellaneous=== | ||
*Stacker's voice is usable in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''{{'}}s [[Firefight]] mode. Stacker has the least expensive Firefight voice, costing only 5,000 [[credit]]s.<ref name="HR-Armory"/> | *Stacker's voice is usable in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''{{'}}s [[Firefight]] mode. Stacker has the least expensive Firefight voice, costing only 5,000 [[credit]]s.<ref name="HR-Armory"/> | ||
*The Marine Sergeant in ''Halo'' [[E3]] [[Halo E3 2000 trailer|2000 trailer]] appears to be an early rendition of Stacker. Although he was not voiced by Pete Stacker, he used the "Marcus" bitmap and possessed a voice similar to Stacker's in the final game. | *The Marine Sergeant in ''Halo'' [[E3]] [[Halo E3 2000 trailer|2000 trailer]] appears to be an early rendition of Stacker. Although he was not voiced by Pete Stacker, he used the "Marcus" bitmap and possessed a voice similar to Stacker's in the final game. | ||
*Stacker was nicknamed "Sergeant Gruff" by Bungie staff.<ref>[http://nikon.bungie.org/misc/voices.html ''halo.bungie.org'': Voice Acting]</ref> | *Stacker was nicknamed "Sergeant Gruff" by Bungie staff.<ref>[http://nikon.bungie.org/misc/voices.html ''halo.bungie.org'': Voice Acting]</ref> | ||
*Stacker's Firefight voice description in ''Halo Reach'', and his dialogue in ''Halo 4'' directly reference his own lines from Halo 3. | *In ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' and ''Halo 3'', he has a scar under one of his eyes which is not present in his other depictions. | ||
*In the ''Halo: Reach'' campaign level ''[[New Alexandria (level)|New Alexandria]]'', if played on [[Cooperative Play|co-op]], an army trooper with Stacker's Firefight voice will appear as the gunner on the second Falcon. This is the only in-game appearance of a generic Army Trooper with Stacker's voice. | |||
*Stacker's Firefight voice description in ''Halo Reach'', and his dialogue in ''Halo 4'' directly reference his own lines from ''Halo 3''. | |||
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File:Stacker on Ark.jpg|Stacker, taking his first steps on the Ark. | File:Stacker on Ark.jpg|Stacker, taking his first steps on the Ark. | ||
File:Shot salute.PNG|Stacker, part of the three-volley salute. | File:Shot salute.PNG|Stacker, part of the three-volley salute. | ||
File:Pete Stacker Reach.png|210px|thumb|right|Stacker as he appears in ''Halo Reach''{{'}}s Armory. | |||
File:H2A_Beach_-_Taking_Cover.jpg|Stacker and his Squad taking cover during the Battle of Earth. | File:H2A_Beach_-_Taking_Cover.jpg|Stacker and his Squad taking cover during the Battle of Earth. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||