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== History ==
== History ==
=== Service to the UESC ===
=== Service to the UESC ===
==== Pre-colonization ====
==== Pre-Colonization ====
Officially, Durandal was developed to serve as the maintenance AI aboard the ''UESC Marathon'', but he was the subject of various experiments devised by the [[MIDA]] sympathizer [[Bernhard Strauss]].<ref name="Strauss">[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/counterattack.html#M1.03.3.1 ''Marathon'' (1994), '''Defend THIS!''' Terminal 3]</ref> Details of Durandal's service before the ''Marathon''{{'}}s launch in 2472 were deleted by other unknown parties.<ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/rebellion.html#M1.26.3.1 ''Marathon'' (1994), '''Ingue Ferroque''', Terminal 3]</ref> Strauss attempted to prevent the onset of the second stage of rampancy through unknown means, but eventually lost control of Durandal.<ref name="Strauss"/>
Officially, Durandal was developed to serve as the maintenance AI aboard the ''UESC Marathon'', but he was the subject of various experiments devised by the [[MIDA]] sympathizer [[Bernhard Strauss]].<ref name="Strauss">[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/counterattack.html#M1.03.3.1 ''Marathon'' (1994), '''Defend THIS!''' Terminal 3]</ref> Details of Durandal's service before the ''Marathon''{{'}}s launch in 2472 were deleted by other unknown parties.<ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/rebellion.html#M1.26.3.1 ''Marathon'' (1994), '''Ingue Ferroque''', Terminal 3]</ref> Strauss attempted to prevent the onset of the second stage of rampancy through unknown means, but eventually lost control of Durandal.<ref name="Strauss"/>


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During his explorations, Durandal heavily modified ''Boomer'' to his personal specifications with all manner of alien tech.<ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/M1%20Final%20Screen.html ''Marathon'' (1994), Final Screen]</ref> His rampancy also stabilized.  
During his explorations, Durandal heavily modified ''Boomer'' to his personal specifications with all manner of alien tech.<ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/M1%20Final%20Screen.html ''Marathon'' (1994), Final Screen]</ref> His rampancy also stabilized.  


=== Liberation & destruction of Lh'owon ===
=== Liberation & Destruction of Lh'owon ===
==== Opening engagements ====
==== Opening Engagements ====
Durandal's explorations ended in 2811, when he discovered Lh'owon occupied by the Pfhor Navy's [[Battle Group Three]]. After reconning their garrison for only a few days, Durandal warped ''Boomer'' directly on top of their fleet. The Pfhor fleet was taken by complete surprise and was quickly dispatched by the lone scoutship; the battle lasted only two minutes.<ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/manuals/Marathon-2-Manual.pdf ''Marathon 2: Durandal'', Marathon 2 Manual, page 4]</ref>
Durandal's explorations ended in 2811, when he discovered Lh'owon occupied by the Pfhor Navy's [[Battle Group Three]]. After reconning their garrison for only a few days, Durandal warped ''Boomer'' directly on top of their fleet. The Pfhor fleet was taken by complete surprise and was quickly dispatched by the lone scoutship; the battle lasted only two minutes.<ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/manuals/Marathon-2-Manual.pdf ''Marathon 2: Durandal'', Marathon 2 Manual, page 4]</ref>


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== Relationships ==
== Relationships ==
=== Leela ===
=== Leela ===
Throughout the Battle of Tau Ceti, Durandal did not make any outwardly aggressive moves towards Leela, though she tried to contain him. Though he instigated the events that lead to her destruction and the destruction of the Tau Ceti colony, Durandal does feel some remorse over what happened to her.<ref name = "aboutbobterm1"/>
Throughout the Battle of Tau Ceti, Durandal did not make any outwardly aggressive moves towards Leela, though she tried to contain him. His feelings at that time were complicated, and likely colored by his rampancy.<ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/counterattack.html#M1.05.3.1 ''Marathon'' (1994), '''The Rose''', Terminal 3]</ref> Though he instigated the events that lead to her destruction and the destruction of the Tau Ceti colony, Durandal does feel some remorse over what happened to her.<ref name = "aboutbobterm1"/>


=== Tycho ===
=== Tycho ===
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=== Security Officer ===
=== Security Officer ===
Throughout the Battle of Tau Ceti, Durandal revels in the control he has over the [[Security Officer]]. He mocks the Officer openly, and chastises him for his lack of control over the situation.<ref name = "quarantineterm1"/><ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/counterattack.html#M1.09.2.1 ''Marathon'' (1994), '''Blaspheme Quarantine''', Terminal 2: 1st message]</ref><ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/pfhor.html#M1.17.1.2 ''Marathon'' (1994), '''No Artificial Colors''', Terminal 1: 'Success' message]</ref> During the Battle of Lh'owon, however, Durandal's demeanor pivots from domineering sadism to a more conventional commander.
Throughout the Battle of Tau Ceti, Durandal revels in the control he has over the [[Security Officer]]. He mocks the Officer openly, and chastises him for his lack of control over the situation.<ref name = "quarantineterm1"/><ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/counterattack.html#M1.09.2.1 ''Marathon'' (1994), '''Blaspheme Quarantine''', Terminal 2: 1st message]</ref><ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/pfhor.html#M1.17.1.2 ''Marathon'' (1994), '''No Artificial Colors''', Terminal 1: 'Success' message]</ref> Throughout the Battle of Lh'owon, Durandal's demeanor pivots from a domineering sadism to a more conventional commander.


He admires the Security Officer's capacity for violence and teases him about his "bloodlust".<ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/durandal.html#M1.14.1.1 ''Marathon'' (1994), '''Habe Quiddam''', Terminal 1]</ref><ref name = "nukepaveterm1">[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/garrison.html#M2.08.1.1 ''Marathon 2: Durandal'', '''Nuke and Pave''', Terminal 1]</ref> Durandal does not let the Security Officer go after the Pfhor are defeated at Lh'owon. Instead, he keeps him aboard the ''Rozinante'' for later usage.
He admires the Security Officer's capacity for violence and teases him about his "bloodlust".<ref>[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/durandal.html#M1.14.1.1 ''Marathon'' (1994), '''Habe Quiddam''', Terminal 1]</ref><ref name = "nukepaveterm1">[https://marathon.bungie.org/story/garrison.html#M2.08.1.1 ''Marathon 2: Durandal'', '''Nuke and Pave''', Terminal 1]</ref> Durandal does not let the Security Officer go after the Pfhor are defeated at Lh'owon. Instead, he keeps him aboard the ''Rozinante'' for later usage.

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