Gabe IV-06

OVERVIEW Gabriel IV-06, also known as Gabe, was one of six Spartan-IVs and functioned as the close quarters combat expert of the team.

BIOGRAPHY By late 2556, humanity was deeply entrenched in the Second War, a stalemate conflict against Shipmaster ‘Kodomee. Gabe was one of six soldiers called upon to join the Spartan-IV program, an initiative designed to bring a swift end to the war. As a result of the program, Gabe was biologically augmented with enhanced strength, speed and reflexes, and was requisitioned a suit of modified Mk VI MJOLNIR Assault Armor. He gained the service tag IV-06 (four oh-six) to denote his position as a Spartan IV. By February 2557, Gabe had finished training with his new body and armor, and was designated as the team’s demolitions expert.

Over the next few days, Gabe and the other Spartan-IVs (Saul, Jake, Katherine, Cameron, and Christian) took part in operations against Shipmaster ‘Kodomee’s forces, conducted by Commander Lawrence Harper. Gabe was initially distrustful of Katherine’s teamwork, and was overall dubious about the Spartans’ ability to win the war. He would go so far as to directly insult Katherine, requiring a reprimand from team leader Saul. Realizing his mistakes, Gabe became more friendly to his squad later on. Unfortunately, while on a mission to assassinate Elite Commander ‘Thalashee, Gabe was killed while saving his leader’s life.

PERSONALITY A seasoned soldier of the First War, Gabe saw many fellow soldiers die in combat. This led him to become detached and cold to others. Initially, he refused to use the names of his Spartan teammates, simply referring to them by their numbers. He also heavily criticized Katherine and Christian’s capabilities for teamwork, even going so far as to outright insult Katherine directly to her face. His behavior would earn the ire of the other Spartan-IVs and cause Saul concern about the integrity of the newfound team.

While usually quiet and withdrawn, Gabe could break under pressure. This was demonstrated when Saul was kidnapped by Commander ‘Thalashee; during an argument with his team members, Gabe erupted into shouting and claimed they were “not Spartans.”

Although Gabe respected his superiors and followed orders well, he could be anywhere from disrespectful to downright rude to those he didn’t trust. He was also shown to circumvent the chain of command if he thought it was necessary, going directly to Commander Harper instead of Saul to voice his concerns about Katherine and Christian.

Gabe came off to most as aloof and abrasive; truthfully, this behavior was born of the massive loss he had suffered over the years. Buried deep down was a good teammate, as Saul found when trying to turn Gabe’s behavior around. After Gabe’s heart-to-heart with Saul, he became much more trusting of his team.

In the end, Gabe valiantly traded his life to save Saul’s from ‘Thalashee. Though he had made great steps to redeem himself in the eyes of the Spartan-IVs and sacrificed himself for another, Gabe died a man burdened with guilt and regret. He would be honored posthumously by his team for his selfless act.

ABILITIES AND EQUIPMENT As an augmented soldier, Gabe possessed greater-than-natural strength, speed, resilience, and reaction times. He was especially proficient in close quarters combat. His most common loadout included an M90 Shotgun with an M7 SMG as a sidearm. Gabe wore a Mk VI MJOLNIR suit modified to provide extra protection in close-range combat. In contrast to his fellow Spartan-IV's, Gabe wore a Hoplite helmet instead of the standard Mk VI. The suit was painted olive green with forest green highlights.