Zach B-257

OVERVIEW Zach Bravo-257 is a Spartan-III and a member of Phoenix Team.

Initially a supporting character during The Last War, Zach receives significant characterization later on and becomes a primary protagonist as of Lifebringer.

BIOGRAPHY Born on the colony-planet Arcadia, Zach became orphaned at a young age when the Covenant had glassed his homeworld in 2549, killing his family and friends in the process. Zach was subsequently abducted by ONI personnel afterwards and conscripted into the Spartan-III program at age 8, being one of the 418 candidates chosen to be part of Beta Company. Over the next six years, Zach received training overseen by Lieutenant Commander Kurt Ambrose and Senior Chief Petty Officer Franklin Mendez, during which Zach came to view the members of Beta Company as his family.

Zach was later inducted into the "Headhunters" special operations program, where he was paired with fellow Spartan-III Marcus Bravo-088. PERSONALITY Zach maintains a quiet, disciplined personality at all times. When he makes his first appearances in Reach: The Last War, he is a withdrawn soldier who lives only to kill. He says nothing through the first few episodes of the series, preferring to let his actions speak for him. Later, even though his comfort with his teammates has increased, he rarely says much in conversation.

While Zach becomes more communicative in Lifebringer, he continues to be reserved among other humans. Only with is AI assistant, Guardian, does he truly open up. This becomes a challenge for Zach later in Brotherhood War as he is confronted with his feelings for Sgt. Denver, a female companion and fellow survivor from Lifebringer. Zach is initially frightened by his attraction to the Sgt. and tries to maintain a formal composure around her. However, by the time of Brotherhood War: Aftermath, Zach realizes that his relationship with Denver has become a source of strength, and he becomes more open with her.

Besides Guardian and Denver, Zach maintains a professional relationship with the other soldiers he meets, including Fireteam Corsair and the Director of Spartan-V Operations. However, he continues to have a warm relationship with his old friend, Logan, from Phoenix Team. In addition, following the events of Brotherhood War: Aftermath, Zach rekindles his friendship with fellow Spartan-III Marcus Garret. While he may be shy and reclusive personally, Zach has as much as anyone to fight for as he and his friends take on the challenges the Universe throws at them.

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