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'''Beta Company''' is the second generation of [[SPARTAN-III]]s.
'''Beta Company''' was the second class of soldiers generated by the [[SPARTAN-III Program]]. The formation of the company was authorized in [[2537]] and built upon experience garnered from [[Alpha Company]]. Ultimately, Beta Company was destroyed during [[Operation: TORPEDO]] in [[2545]]. Beta Company was succeeded by [[Gamma Company]].


==Summary==
==History==
Beta Company was formed after the elimination of Spartan-III [[Alpha Company]] during [[Operation: PROMETHEUS]], which, due to its success, Beta Company was given funding. This company was created by Colonel [[James Ackerson]] and was trained and supervised, by [[Kurt-051|Lieutenant Commander Kurt Ambrose]] and [[Mendez|SCPO Mendez]]. This company of Spartans was dispatched to [[Onyx]], and began its training on [[2539]] at [[Camp Currahee]]. Kurt quickly reinforced unit cohesion in Beta Company, upon seeing Alpha company lose this dramatic effect poorly at Operation: PROMETHEUS, causing the deaths of '''all'' the [[Alpha Company]]. As well, because he didn't make the previous class flexible enough, he reflected that by forcing them. This company's supervising [[AI]], [[Endless Summer]], is unlike the Alpha Company AI, [[Deep Winter]], and actually cared about them and frequently advised Kurt not to be too hard on them (seeing that they are just "kids"), Deep Winter though, didnt care much for the [[SPARTAN-III]]s and [[Kurt-051|Lieutenant Commander Kurt Ambrose]]. There were 418 candidates, but only 300 "graduated" and became [[Spartan]]s.  
===Genesis===
The authorization and funding for Beta Company came in the wake of the destruction of [[Alpha Company]] during [[Operation: PROMETHEUS]] in [[2537]]. While the loss of the lead company was unfortunate, Alpha's impressive combat record clearly made the SPARTAN-III program worth pursuing. Beta was projected to produce 1000 soldiers. However, even using expanded selection criteria the number of candidates found with suitable genetic characteristics made this impossible. On the positive side lessons learned from Alpha made it possible to graduate a larger proportion of recruits. As with Alpha, then-Lieutenant [[Kurt-051|Kurt Ambrose]] and Senior Chief Petty Officer [[Franklin Mendez]] were again charged with training Beta.


==Combat History==
===Training===
418 candidates gathered at [[Camp Currahee]], [[Onyx]]. The vetting process to select 300 for [[Project CHRYSANTHEMUM|augmentation]] was ongoing in [[2541]]. The Camp was supervised by the [[AI]] [[Deep Winter]], replacing the previous AI [[Eternal Spring]]. After-action analysis of Operation: PROMETHEUS resulted in an increased emphasis on unit cohesion during training.


In [[Operation TORPEDO]], Beta Company was send to destroy a [[Covenant]] refinery depot on [[Pegasi Delta]] during 1135 HOURS, JULY 3, [[2545]]<ref>[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]], Page 16</ref>. They started the mission in "stealth" pods that can launch out of [[Slipspace]], and land quickly. However, their elements of surprise was compromised and their only viable option was to destroy the refinery quickly. The company had nine losses, killed from the landing. They then proceeded to attack, on their sprint towards the Covenant factory several Covenant-Seraph fighters bombarded the SPARTAN-IIIs and took out dozens. Only one team, [[Team Foxtrot]], succeeded in getting to the refinery. The remaining 200 SPARTAN-IIIs were occupied with the coming force of thousands of [[Jackals]] and [[Elites]] troops attacking them in open field combat. [[Tom-B292]] executed code [[Omega Three]]<ref>[[halo: Ghosts of Onyx]], Page 22</ref> to break and run no matter the costs, when he saw the sky darkened with black clouds where afterwards 7 Covenant cruisers appeared from. They blocked their retreat by dropping hundreds of Elites behind them with their transport beams and surround Beta Company. Team Foxtrot sabotaged the reactor causing it to blow, and finished the mission. They had succeeded, but at a great cost: all of Beta Company was massacred with the exception of [[Tom-B292|Tom]] and [[Lucy-B091|Lucy]], from [[Team Foxtrot]], who managed to live by jumping into the water. It was then revealed that the Spartans were only kids, most around 12 years of age.<ref>[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]], Page 26</ref>
===Operation: TORPEDO===
{{Main|Operation: TORPEDO}}
The 300 soldiers of Beta Company inserted successfully via drop pod onto [[Pegasi Delta]] on July 3, 2545, at 1135 hours. Their objective was to destroy a [[Covenant]] deuterium/tritium fuel refinery. Nine soldiers were lost immediately upon touchdown. The remainder proceeded toward the objective on foot, and were engaged by Covenant forces reacted with unexpected speed and strength. As the soldiers reached the refinery complex the source of the Covenant response became clear. Seven enemy [[Covenant Cruiser|cruisers]] were on station and had escaped detection by UNSC [[Stealth Tactical Aerial Reconnaissance Satellite|reconnaissance satellites]]. In the face of such overwhelming force an [[Omega Three]] code was issued and Beta was ordered to retreat. [[Team Foxtrot]] ignored the order and continued to the objective and destroyed the refinery. The resulting explosion destroyed everything within a four kilometer radius, including all Covenant forces and Beta Company. The only survivors from Beta Company were [[Lucy-B091]] and [[Tom-B292]] who leapt into the nearby ocean to escape the blast.


==Other Details==
===Aftermath===
The destruction of Beta Company would drive Kurt Ambrose to greater efforts to perfect its successor. As a result [[Gamma Company]] received illicit drugs during augmentation.


They wield [[MA5K Assault Rifle]]s, [[SRS99C-S2 AM Sniper Rifle]]s, and [[M19-B SAM Missile Launcher]]. They are divided up into Fireteams of four. They use [[SPI|SPI Mark II armor]] and have medical kits. They have been clocked at running at 30km/h.
==Augmentation==
{{Main|Project CHRYSANTHEMUM}}
Beta Company underwent similar augmentation procedures as Alpha Company.


==[[Project CHRYSANTHEMUM|Drugs]] Used on Beta Company==
==Equipment==
There were a set of drugs used on Beta Company to improve various assets:
Beta Company was issued Mark II [[Semi-Powered Infiltration Armor]]. Alpha Company was issued Mk. I.
*'''[[8942-LQ99|Drug 8942-LQ99]]:''' A carbide ceramic ossification catalyst to make skeletons virtually unbreakable.
 
*'''[[88005-MX77|Drug 88005-MX77]]:''' A fibroid muscular protein complex that boosted muscle density and strength.
 
*'''[[88947-OP24|Drug 88947-OP24]]:''' A retina-inversion stabilizer drug. It boosted color and night vision capabilities.
 
*'''[[87556-UD61|Drug 87556-UD61]]:''' Improved colloidal neural disunification solution, which in turn decreases reaction time.


==Spartans in Beta Company==
==Spartans in Beta Company==
 
*[[Team Echo]] - KIA
[[Team Echo]] - KIA
*[[Team Foxtrot]]
 
**[[Tom-B292]]
[[Team Foxtrot]]
**[[Lucy-B091]]
*[[Tom-B292]]
**[[Adam-B004]]
*[[Lucy-B091]]
**[[Min-B174]]
*[[Adam-B004]]
*[[Team India]] - KIA
*[[Min-B174]]
*[[Team Lima]] - KIA
 
*[[Team Romeo]] - KIA
[[Team India]] - KIA
*[[Team X-ray]] - MIA
 
[[Team Lima]] - KIA
 
[[Team Romeo]] - KIA
 
[[Team X-ray]] - MIA


==Leaders of Beta Company==
==Leaders of Beta Company==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The 300 Spartans of Btea Company have been compared to the 300 Greek Spartans that faught in the Battle of Thermopylae  
*The 300 soldiers of Beta Company mirrors the strength of the 300 Greek Spartans at the Battle of Thermopylae.


==Sources==
==Sources==
 
*[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]
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Revision as of 01:28, December 18, 2008

Template:Ratings Beta Company was the second class of soldiers generated by the SPARTAN-III Program. The formation of the company was authorized in 2537 and built upon experience garnered from Alpha Company. Ultimately, Beta Company was destroyed during Operation: TORPEDO in 2545. Beta Company was succeeded by Gamma Company.

History

Genesis

The authorization and funding for Beta Company came in the wake of the destruction of Alpha Company during Operation: PROMETHEUS in 2537. While the loss of the lead company was unfortunate, Alpha's impressive combat record clearly made the SPARTAN-III program worth pursuing. Beta was projected to produce 1000 soldiers. However, even using expanded selection criteria the number of candidates found with suitable genetic characteristics made this impossible. On the positive side lessons learned from Alpha made it possible to graduate a larger proportion of recruits. As with Alpha, then-Lieutenant Kurt Ambrose and Senior Chief Petty Officer Franklin Mendez were again charged with training Beta.

Training

418 candidates gathered at Camp Currahee, Onyx. The vetting process to select 300 for augmentation was ongoing in 2541. The Camp was supervised by the AI Deep Winter, replacing the previous AI Eternal Spring. After-action analysis of Operation: PROMETHEUS resulted in an increased emphasis on unit cohesion during training.

Operation: TORPEDO

Main article: Operation: TORPEDO

The 300 soldiers of Beta Company inserted successfully via drop pod onto Pegasi Delta on July 3, 2545, at 1135 hours. Their objective was to destroy a Covenant deuterium/tritium fuel refinery. Nine soldiers were lost immediately upon touchdown. The remainder proceeded toward the objective on foot, and were engaged by Covenant forces reacted with unexpected speed and strength. As the soldiers reached the refinery complex the source of the Covenant response became clear. Seven enemy cruisers were on station and had escaped detection by UNSC reconnaissance satellites. In the face of such overwhelming force an Omega Three code was issued and Beta was ordered to retreat. Team Foxtrot ignored the order and continued to the objective and destroyed the refinery. The resulting explosion destroyed everything within a four kilometer radius, including all Covenant forces and Beta Company. The only survivors from Beta Company were Lucy-B091 and Tom-B292 who leapt into the nearby ocean to escape the blast.

Aftermath

The destruction of Beta Company would drive Kurt Ambrose to greater efforts to perfect its successor. As a result Gamma Company received illicit drugs during augmentation.

Augmentation

Main article: Project CHRYSANTHEMUM

Beta Company underwent similar augmentation procedures as Alpha Company.

Equipment

Beta Company was issued Mark II Semi-Powered Infiltration Armor. Alpha Company was issued Mk. I.

Spartans in Beta Company

Leaders of Beta Company

Trivia

  • The 300 soldiers of Beta Company mirrors the strength of the 300 Greek Spartans at the Battle of Thermopylae.

Sources

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