35,264
edits
Biological augmentation: Difference between revisions
m
...and of course there had to be that one thing
No edit summary |
m (...and of course there had to be that one thing) |
||
| Line 15: | Line 15: | ||
[[File:Prologue - Spartan augmentation 01.jpg|thumb|250px|[[John-117]] being prepared for his augmentations.]] | [[File:Prologue - Spartan augmentation 01.jpg|thumb|250px|[[John-117]] being prepared for his augmentations.]] | ||
{{Main|SPARTAN-II augmentation procedures}} | {{Main|SPARTAN-II augmentation procedures}} | ||
Research on the | Research on the [[SPARTAN-II program]]'s augmentations began five years after the deactivation of the ORION Project. Headed by [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]], early analysis concluded that next-generation candidates must have "more malleable, robust DNA structure and repair enzymes," this being based on the fundamental flaw of the augmentation procedures performed on the ORION soldiers. Because of the requirements, the best suitable candidates who would adapt without severe side effects were those of prepubescent age. Thus, despite being highly unethical and illegal, it was decided that the program's trainees be drafted as children and augmented as they began to reach puberty.<ref name="journal"/> | ||
While the SPARTAN-II augmentations would make the soldier significantly stronger and faster than an ORION operative, this came with a prize: out of 75 candidates, only 33 survived the augmentation procedures, with the rest either killed or maimed for life. However, the Spartans who did survive became the most effective soldiers to be ever fielded by humanity, with superhuman strength, reflexes and stamina as well as virtually unbreakable bones. To complement their biological augmentation, the SPARTAN-IIs were given state-of-the-art [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] which interfaces with the wearer's nervous system and greatly boosts their strength and speed. When paired with a [[smart AI]] through a [[Spartan neural interface|specialized neural implant]], a Spartan's tactical awareness and reaction time are boosted even further.<ref name="journal"/> | While the SPARTAN-II augmentations would make the soldier significantly stronger and faster than an ORION operative, this came with a prize: out of 75 candidates, only 33 survived the augmentation procedures, with the rest either killed or maimed for life. However, the Spartans who did survive became the most effective soldiers to be ever fielded by humanity, with superhuman strength, reflexes and stamina as well as virtually unbreakable bones. To complement their biological augmentation, the SPARTAN-IIs were given state-of-the-art [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] which interfaces with the wearer's nervous system and greatly boosts their strength and speed. When paired with a [[smart AI]] through a [[Spartan neural interface|specialized neural implant]], a Spartan's tactical awareness and reaction time are boosted even further.<ref name="journal"/> | ||
| Line 22: | Line 22: | ||
===SPARTAN-III=== | ===SPARTAN-III=== | ||
{{Main| | {{Main|Project CHRYSANTHEMUM}} | ||
Initiated by [[James Ackerson|Colonel James Ackerson]], the [[SPARTAN-III program]] built upon Dr. Halsey's pioneering work on the preceding SPARTAN-II project. The new augmentation set represented a major improvement over the previous program, all the while being cheaper than before: much less surgery was required, with most of the enhancements administered via chemical means. The selection criteria could be loosened, and the procedures' mortality rate could be eliminated to zero. Despite this, the resulting soldiers were in many ways equal to the SPARTAN-IIs, barring the latter's superior equipment and experience.<ref name="goo63">'''Halo: Ghost of Onyx''', ''page 63''</ref><ref name="GoO102">'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''pages 101-102''</ref> | Initiated by [[James Ackerson|Colonel James Ackerson]], the [[SPARTAN-III program]] built upon Dr. Halsey's pioneering work on the preceding SPARTAN-II project. The new augmentation set represented a major improvement over the previous program, all the while being cheaper than before: much less surgery was required, with most of the enhancements administered via chemical means. The selection criteria could be loosened, and the procedures' mortality rate could be eliminated to zero. Despite this, the resulting soldiers were in many ways equal to the SPARTAN-IIs, barring the latter's superior equipment and experience.<ref name="goo63">'''Halo: Ghost of Onyx''', ''page 63''</ref><ref name="GoO102">'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''pages 101-102''</ref> | ||