I don't know, I find Palmer to be a problematic character in the sense that she is just annoying. She is in the way, and she just doesn't match up with my definition of what makes a spartan a spartan. I'm not saying that just because her augmentations aren't as extensive as Chief's, but because she doesn't look like a leader, or a smart person for that matter. John is a leader, the leader. Palmer just hasn't shown the kind of leadership qualities that are expected of a Spartan. Sure she has conviction, and follows orders to the book, but she doesn't sacrifice anything for anyone, ever. To me, Palmer is just a bitch for no good reason. She isn't noble, heroic, or worthy.