[quote]But Halsey never really turned her back on the UNSC to begin with.[/quote]She sort of stole UNSC property by kidnapping Kelly-087, and requisitioning Spartans in order to hide them away until the war ended in case humanity lost. [quote]Beyond that, Palmer's hatred of Halsey clearly runs deeper. If what you're saying was true, then wouldn't pretty much anyone who knew even the smallest bit about Halsey be acting the same or similarly?[/quote]Well no. That just doesn't make sense. Not everyone has the same personality, same thoughts, or same thought process. [quote]Also, isn't it obvious to anyone who even slightly analyzes what happened on Requiem why Halsey "defected?" Thorne could easily attest to the fact that Halsey thought she was being rescued, and willingly kept a piece of Forerunner tech out of Covenant hands. Then Palmer runs in and, rather than try and rescue Halsey, shoots the woman in the flipping arm! It is Palmer's fault that Halsey is now with Jul 'Mdama and willingly cooperating with him.[/quote]If you'll note, Halsey was actually cooperating with 'Mdama before the order for her assassination even went out. And by the way, Palmer had orders to assassinate Halsey from CINCONI.