Spartan - 218 (Taiga)

Taiga was among John, Sam, Kelly in the Spartan 2 program. He was ruthless in hand to hand combat, long range precision shooting. He was often hard headed and stubborn when his senior ranked Spartans gave him orders.

During basic training. Taiga and Spartan 092, Jerome became friends and were always working together to get things done. Later on in the war they donned the ancient Spartan helmet on their armor to show homage to the ancient warriors Deja talked about in various classes to teach teamwork.

Taiga later on became friends with a Spartan 3, named Jackson. However they don't cross path's as much. And when they do it's generally when both Spartans are engaged in conflict.

Taiga is decorated with 3 Navy Cross's. However he doesn't wear any ribbons or medals when he is found in his dress uniform. As he claims he was just doing his job.

**The Navy Cross is the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps' second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat.**