Andrew Del Rio

"With more than 30 years of naval experience under his belt and a reputation for bringing his ships home in one piece, Andrew Del Rio was a relatively easy choice for the UNSC’s captain seat on Infinity. Like many of the Navy’s finest, Del Rio’s career grew out of the protracted conflict with the Covenant. Infinity, however, presented a new opportunity for his leadership. Although it was secretly battletested prior to its recommissioning as a peaceful exploration vessel, the ship now finds itself at the doorstep of a mysterious Forerunner world that poses a danger unparalleled in Del Rio’s decades-long career." -Halo Waypoint description

Andrew Del Rio was a Captain in United Nations Space Command who was given command of the largest ship in the UNSC fleet, the UNSC Infinity.

History
Captain Andrew Del Rio was given command of the UNSC Infinity in 2553, on Admiral Parangonsky's orders that he should keep the Infinity a secret. It is noted that Del Rio was not Paragonsky's prime choice, as she saw him as more of a manager than a leader. In 2557 the UNSC Infinity was being escorted by several Frigates when the ship was scanned and disabled by the Micro Dyson Sphere Requiem. Captain Andrew Del Rio requested all UNSC Forces to aid the Infinity once it crash landed on Requiem. During the events on Requiem he did not share the views of the Master Chief on pursuing the Didact. At one point he ordered Cortana decommissioned and the Chief arrested for insubordination, and later left the planet without either of them.

It has also been noted by Frank O'Connor that Commander Thomas Lasky, the main character from the series Forward Unto Dawn, later serves under Captain Andrew Del Rio. Acording to Lasky, FLEETCOM wasn't pleased when he arrived back at Earth without John-117 so he was forced to step down as Captain and was replaced by Lasky. His demotion was also likely caused by the attack on New Phoenix, which could have been prevented if he had listened to John.

Appearances

 * Halo: The Thursday War 
 * Halo 4
 * Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn