--- ### EARLY LIFE AND RECRUITMENT (2511-2517) Linda Pravdin was born on March 21, 2511, in the Province of Mare di Pania on the planet Verent. She was a reserved but brilliant child, displaying sharp intelligence and quick reflexes from an early age. At the age of six, she was identified by the AI Déjà as an ideal candidate for the SPARTAN-II Program, designed to create super-soldiers capable of maintaining order in human colonies and tackling insurrectionist threats. Linda was abducted by the UNSC and replaced with a flash clone, which died shortly after, a brutal method used to avoid arousing suspicion among her parents. Despite the harsh training on the planet Reach, Linda excelled in precision-based exercises and demonstrated exceptional skill as a marksman, earning early recognition as one of the program’s finest shooters. In 2517, at the age of 14, Linda underwent the SPARTAN-II biological augmentations, a series of highly invasive procedures that killed 30% of the candidates. Linda survived and developed superhuman capabilities: strength, speed, reflexes, and visual acuity that made her nearly infallible as a sniper. --- ### EARLY MISSIONS AS A SPARTAN-II (2525-2549) After years of training and combat simulations, Linda participated in several missions against Insurrectionists, where she refined her role as a sharpshooter. Her calmness under pressure and ability to eliminate targets with surgical precision, even in extreme conditions, made her a crucial asset to Blue Team, led by John-117. With the outbreak of the war against the Covenant in 2525, Linda and the other Spartans were reassigned to confront this new and devastating threat. Linda’s early missions involved sabotage operations against Covenant fleets, often infiltrating enemy lines to destroy strategic installations or assassinate high-ranking commanders. One notable event during this period was her role in a mission to destroy a Covenant cruiser orbiting a colonial planet. Linda positioned herself kilometers away from the combat zone and neutralized the enemy shields by targeting vulnerable generators with pinpoint accuracy, enabling Blue Team to complete the operation successfully. --- ### THE CAMPAIGN ON REACH (2552) During the fall of Reach, one of the most devastating battles in human history, Linda played a critical role in the effort to contain Covenant forces. As part of Blue Team, she was tasked with protecting key installations and civilians while the planet succumbed to the alien assault. In a desperate mission to sabotage a Covenant tank, Linda single-handedly eliminated an entire squad of Elites with single headshots, using a combination of tactical camouflage and her extraordinary ability to calculate moving targets' trajectories and velocities. However, the Covenant forces were too overwhelming, and Reach was ultimately destroyed. Linda and her fellow Spartans managed to escape aboard the Pillar of Autumn, under the command of Captain Jacob Keyes. --- ### BATTLE ON INSTALLATION 04 (HALO, 2552) Linda was one of the Spartans aboard the Pillar of Autumn when it arrived at Installation 04, the first Halo ring discovered. During a Covenant ambush on the ship, Linda distinguished herself by neutralizing numerous invaders, but she sustained severe injuries in combat. She suffered fatal wounds, including damage to her chest and internal organs, and was declared clinically dead by UNSC medical personnel. However, the Master Chief ordered her body to be preserved in a cryogenic pod, hoping she could be revived later. This act reflects the deep loyalty and bond among the members of Blue Team. --- ### REVIVAL AND POST-HALO MISSIONS (2553-2558) Linda was revived after the destruction of Installation 04 and underwent intensive medical treatment thanks to the UNSC’s advanced medical technology. Once recovered, she returned to active duty with Blue Team, participating in missions against the remaining Covenant forces and facing new threats, including the Prometheans and human insurgents. #### The Argent Moon Operation In a critical mission, Linda and Blue Team were deployed to investigate the Argent Moon, a scientific facility captured by Covenant forces. During the operation, Linda once again demonstrated her lethality as a sniper, eliminating targets before they could alert their forces. #### Missions Against Cortana and the Prometheans During the events of Halo 5: Guardians, Linda fought alongside Blue Team against Cortana, the Master Chief’s former AI companion, who had decided to impose her version of galactic order using Forerunner technology. Linda stood by the Master Chief, showing unwavering loyalty even as the situation became morally complex. --- ### SKILLS AND PERSONALITY Linda is known for her surgical precision, having demonstrated the ability to hit targets at extreme distances, often impossible for a normal human. She is also distinguished by her ability to remain calm under high-pressure situations, always acting with efficiency and resolve. #### FAVORITE EQUIPMENT - SRS99 Sniper Rifle: Linda’s iconic weapon, customized to enhance range and precision. - Mjolnir GEN2 Armor: Modified with advanced sensors and an improved camouflage system, optimized for long-range operations. - Tactical Devices: Includes surveillance drones to identify targets and calculate trajectories. --- Linda-058 is a symbol of absolute dedication and military excellence among the SPARTAN-II program. Her abilities as a sniper make her an indispensable figure in humanity’s fight for survival.
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