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[[File:H4-SpartanOps-Episodes.jpg|thumb|300px|An early build of the ''Spartan Ops'' episode selection menu.]] | [[File:H4-SpartanOps-Episodes.jpg|thumb|300px|An early build of the ''Spartan Ops'' episode selection menu.]] | ||
'''''Spartan Ops''''' is an episodic cooperative campaign in ''[[Halo 4]]''. It is included as part of the [[Infinity (mode)|''Infinity'' game mode]] in lieu of [[Firefight]]. | '''''Spartan Ops''''' is an episodic cooperative campaign in ''[[Halo 4]]''. It is included as part of the [[Infinity (mode)|''Infinity'' game mode]] in lieu of [[Firefight]]. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
''Spartan Ops'' allows up to four players to play cooperatively.<ref name="gi">'''Game Informer''' ''(May 2012)'', ''pages 46-47''</ref><ref>[http://kotaku.com/5900905/cortana-is-dying-multiplayer-sounds-very-interesting-and-other-pieces-of-halo-4-news '''Kotaku''' ''Cortana is Dying, Multiplayer Sounds Very Interesting, and Other Pieces of Halo 4 News'']</ref> Though it is designed primarily as a cooperative experience, ''Spartan Ops'' can be played solo as well.<ref name="GI podcast">[http://media1.gameinformer.com/media/audio/theshow/halo4/halo4special.mp3 '''Game Informer:''' ''Special Halo 4 Podcast'']</ref> It follows the [[SPARTAN-IV Program|SPARTAN-IV]] units [[Fireteam Majestic]] and [[Fireteam Crimson]], with the players assuming the role of the latter while the former features in the CGI cinematics.<ref name="SO trailer">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsASUunyWhw ''Halo 4 Spartan Ops trailer'']</ref><ref name="joystiq">[http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/16/halo-4s-infinity-multiplayer-to-introduce-spartan-ops-war-ga/ '''Joystiq''' ''Halo 4's 'Infinity' multiplayer to introduce Spartan Ops, War Games'']</ref> Set six months after the campaign, ''Spartan Ops'' expands on the story of the {{ | ''Spartan Ops'' allows up to four players to play cooperatively.<ref name="gi">'''Game Informer''' ''(May 2012)'', ''pages 46-47''</ref><ref>[http://kotaku.com/5900905/cortana-is-dying-multiplayer-sounds-very-interesting-and-other-pieces-of-halo-4-news '''Kotaku''' ''Cortana is Dying, Multiplayer Sounds Very Interesting, and Other Pieces of Halo 4 News'']</ref> Though it is designed primarily as a cooperative experience, ''Spartan Ops'' can be played solo as well.<ref name="GI podcast">[http://media1.gameinformer.com/media/audio/theshow/halo4/halo4special.mp3 '''Game Informer:''' ''Special Halo 4 Podcast'']</ref> It follows the [[SPARTAN-IV Program|SPARTAN-IV]] units [[Fireteam Majestic]] and [[Fireteam Crimson]], with the players assuming the role of the latter while the former features in the CGI cinematics.<ref name="SO trailer">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsASUunyWhw ''Halo 4 Spartan Ops trailer'']</ref><ref name="joystiq">[http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/16/halo-4s-infinity-multiplayer-to-introduce-spartan-ops-war-ga/ '''Joystiq''' ''Halo 4's 'Infinity' multiplayer to introduce Spartan Ops, War Games'']</ref> Set six months after the campaign, ''Spartan Ops'' expands on the story of the {{UNSCship|Infinity}} and her crew.<ref name="GI podcast"/> Due to its scope and scale, this new mode has been likened to a second campaign for the game.<ref name="Guardian 632012">[http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2012/jun/04/e3-2012-halo-4-interview '''The Guardian:''' ''E3 2012: Frank O'Connor on Halo 4 – Spartan Ops could run for years'']</ref> | ||
[[Frank O'Connor]] has stated that the mode will "bridge the gap" between the events of ''Halo 4'' and the future release of its sequel. | [[Frank O'Connor]] has stated that the mode will "bridge the gap" between the events of ''Halo 4'' and the future release of its sequel.<ref name="NYDN 4302012"/> [[343 Industries]] will support additional ''Spartan Ops'' missions for months after launch of the game and players will have the opportunity to play from the beginning of the episodic campaign regardless of when they started playing. The first season is included with the game, though 343 Industries have not ruled out charging players for additional ''Spartan Ops'' seasons.<ref name="NYDN 4302012">[http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/system-update-halo-4-preview-glimpse-return-master-chief-article-1.1068510?pgno=1 '''NYDailyNews.com:''' ''SYSTEM UPDATE: Halo 4 preview, with our first glimpse into return of Master Chief'']</ref> As of March 2013, there are no plans for a second season of ''Spartan Ops''. However, Frank O'Connor has stated that ''"the story of Crimson, the ''Infinity'' and those characters and events is far from over"''.<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/03/28/The-Halo-Bulletin-32813.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 3.28.13'']</ref> | ||
===''Halo: Infinity''=== | ===''Halo: Infinity''=== | ||
Each episode is accompanied by an episode of ''Halo: Infinity'', a computer-animated series that follows the crew of the UNSC ''Infinity''. Produced by the | Each episode is accompanied by an episode of ''Halo: Infinity'', a computer-animated series that follows the crew of the UNSC ''Infinity''. Produced by the British studio Axis Animation,<ref name="axis">[http://www.axisanimation.com/index.php?id=1061&loc=Work '''Axis Animation''': ''FEATURED WORK - Halo 4: Spartan Ops Ep 1'']</ref> the series' point-of-view alternates primarily between the ship's command crew and Spartan Fireteam Majestic. The events of the series intertwine directly with those of the cooperative missions, which in turn carry the story forward to the next episode. Those without an Xbox LIVE account may view the ''Halo: Infinity'' series on ''[[Halo Waypoint]]'' and on [http://www.youtube.com/user/HaloWaypoint?feature=g-high-u''Waypoint'''s YouTube channel]. | ||
==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
===Main characters=== | ===Main characters=== | ||
''Spartan Ops'' follows an ensemble cast of both new and | ''Spartan Ops'' follows an ensemble cast of both new and pre-existing characters. | ||
*[[Thomas Lasky]] - Commanding officer of the ''Infinity'', Captain Lasky leads the UNSC expedition on Requiem. | *[[Thomas Lasky]] - Commanding officer of the ''Infinity'', Captain Lasky leads the UNSC expedition on Requiem. | ||
*[[Sarah Palmer]] - Leader of ''Infinity'''s Spartan complement, Commander Palmer occasionally steps in as she deems Crimson to be the squad of choice to deploy into the most dangerous ops. | *[[Sarah Palmer]] - Leader of ''Infinity'''s Spartan complement, Commander Palmer occasionally steps in as she deems Crimson to be the squad of choice to deploy into the most dangerous ops. | ||
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*[[Henry Glassman]] - A civilian scientist serving as the ''Infinity'''s chief engineer. | *[[Henry Glassman]] - A civilian scientist serving as the ''Infinity'''s chief engineer. | ||
*[[Roland (AI)|Roland]] - ''Infinity'''s eccentric shipboard AI construct, Roland runs the ship while making occasional appearances during operations whenever his expertise is required. | *[[Roland (AI)|Roland]] - ''Infinity'''s eccentric shipboard AI construct, Roland runs the ship while making occasional appearances during operations whenever his expertise is required. | ||
*[[Fireteam Majestic]] - Consisting of Spartans [[Paul DeMarco|DeMarco]], [[Tedra Grant|Grant]], [[ | *[[Fireteam Majestic]] - Consisting of Spartans [[Paul DeMarco|DeMarco]], [[Tedra Grant|Grant]], [[Hoya]], [[Madsen]] and [[Gabriel Thorne|Thorne]], Majestic is frequently deployed on the most crucial ops alongside Crimson. | ||
*[[Jared Miller]] - A Spartan who serves as Fireteam Crimson's mission handler. | *[[Jared Miller]] - A Spartan who serves as Fireteam Crimson's mission handler. | ||
*[[Robert Dalton]] - Another Spartan tasked with directing ordnance, air strikes and extraction whenever needed. | *[[Robert Dalton]] - Another Spartan tasked with directing ordnance, air strikes and extraction whenever needed. | ||
*[[Jul 'Mdama]] - Leader of | *[[Jul 'Mdama]] - Leader of the [[Covenant remnant|reconstituted Covenant]], 'Mdama is a cunning figure who seeks to claim Requiem's treasures by awakening the essence of the [[Librarian]]. | ||
*[[Gek | *[[Gek]] - A brutal Sangheili soldier serving as Jul 'Mdama's top lieutenant. | ||
*[[The Librarian]] - A [[Forerunner]] [[Lifeshaper]], whose imprint and her secrets are wanted by the UNSC and Covenant | *[[The Librarian]] - A [[Forerunner]] [[Lifeshaper]], whose imprint and her secrets are wanted by the UNSC and Covenant alike. | ||
===Plot synopsis=== | ===Plot synopsis=== | ||
{{main|Requiem | {{main|Second Battle of Requiem}} | ||
[[File:H4 SOS1E1 Spartan IV Hologram.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Fireteam Majestic]] aboard ''Infinity''.]] | [[File:H4 SOS1E1 Spartan IV Hologram.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Fireteam Majestic]] aboard ''Infinity''.]] | ||
In [[2558|February 2558]], the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} is dispatched to reclaim [[Requiem]] from the occupying [[ | In [[2558|February 2558]], the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} is dispatched to reclaim [[Requiem]] from the occupying [[Covenant remnant|Covenant]] forces. Once there, ''Infinity'' engages in combat with the Covenant fleet, and deploys ground forces, including Fireteams [[Fireteam Majestic|Majestic]] and [[Fireteam Crimson|Crimson]] as well as detachments of [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]], [[UNSC Navy|Navy]], [[UNSC Air Force|Air Force]] and [[UNSC Army|Army]] forces on Requiem. The Spartan fireteams run through a series of search and destroy, rescue, artifact recovery, extraction and assassination operations. | ||
During a mission on the surface, Fireteam Crimson uncover a [[Forerunner]] [[Requiem translocation artifact|slipspace artifact]] which is subsequently brought aboard ''Infinity''. After the device disrupts the ship's systems and [[Slipspace translocation|teleports]] [[Henry Glassman|Chief Engineer Glassman]] to the surface of the planet, [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] is brought in to investigate. The artifact scans the ship's systems and begins transmitting data to the surface of Requiem, where said data is intercepted by [[Jul 'Mdama]]. Glassman is taken captive by | During a mission on the surface, Fireteam Crimson uncover a [[Forerunner]] [[Requiem translocation artifact|slipspace artifact]] which is subsequently brought aboard ''Infinity''. After the device disrupts the ship's systems and [[Slipspace translocation|teleports]] [[Henry Glassman|Chief Engineer Glassman]] to the surface of the planet, [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] is brought in to investigate. The artifact scans the ship's systems and begins transmitting data to the surface of Requiem, where said data is intercepted by [[Jul 'Mdama]]. Glassman is taken captive by the [[Covenant remnant|Covenant]] and is ordered to activate the [[Librarian]]'s shrine, though he is not successful. | ||
Fireteam Crimson secure another Forerunner artifact, dubbed "the [[Didact's Gift]]". This device is revealed to contain the memories of victims of the [[Ur-Didact|Didact's]] [[ | Fireteam Crimson secure another Forerunner artifact, dubbed "the [[Didact's Gift]]". This device is revealed to contain the memories of victims of the [[Ur-Didact|Didact's]] [[Battle of Earth (2557)|attack on New Phoenix]] six months prior, revealing that the composed human minds have been repurposed as [[Promethean Knight]]s. Investigating the first artifact on his own, Spartan [[Gabriel Thorne]] is translocated to [[the Cauldron]] and is left to fend for himself amidst Covenant-controlled territory. Dr. Halsey begins dialog with an unknown party who shares her interest in the Librarian. The intelligence is actually [[Jul 'Mdama]], who is manipulating Halsey into divulging vital secrets about the Forerunners. Halsey is apprehended after her unwitting communication with 'Mdama is discovered. Meanwhile, Spartan Thorne rescues Dr. Glassman and the pair escape custody. | ||
After Dr. Halsey briefly escapes imprisonment and resumes her communication with 'Mdama, ''Infinity'' is boarded by Covenant and [[Promethean]] forces who capture Dr. Halsey. They take her to the Librarian's "shrine", where 'Mdama awaits. Meanwhile, [[Admiral]] [[Serin Osman]], head of the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]], orders Captain Lasky to assassinate Dr. Halsey; Commander Palmer departs to execute the order. However, Lasky sends Fireteam Majestic to rescue Dr. Halsey and stop Palmer. Meanwhile, Dr. Halsey successfully activates and enters the Librarian's shrine. The Librarian's essence gives Dr. Halsey an artifact known as the [[Janus Key]], but Jul 'Mdama gets one half of the key. Halsey tosses Gabriel Thorne the other half before she is abducted by 'Mdama. | After Dr. Halsey briefly escapes imprisonment and resumes her communication with 'Mdama, ''Infinity'' is boarded by Covenant and [[Promethean]] forces who capture Dr. Halsey. They take her to the Librarian's "shrine", where 'Mdama awaits. Meanwhile, [[Admiral]] [[Serin Osman]], head of the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]], orders Captain Lasky to assassinate Dr. Halsey; Commander Palmer departs to execute the order. However, Lasky sends Fireteam Majestic to rescue Dr. Halsey and stop Palmer. Meanwhile, Dr. Halsey successfully activates and enters the Librarian's shrine. The Librarian's essence gives Dr. Halsey an artifact known as the [[Janus Key]], but Jul 'Mdama gets one half of the key. Halsey tosses Gabriel Thorne the other half before she is abducted by 'Mdama. | ||
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Believing to have obtained what they were looking for, Jul 'Mdama sends Requiem to be destroyed by a nearby star. Deactivating a slipspace anchor originating from Requiem, the UNSC ''Infinity'' narrowly escapes the planet's gravity well. Afterwards, Lasky and Palmer observe as Dr. Glassman studies one half of the divided Janus Key. Meanwhile, aboard a Covenant ship, Dr. Halsey seemingly agrees to collaborate with Jul 'Mdama and his forces, stating that she wants revenge. | Believing to have obtained what they were looking for, Jul 'Mdama sends Requiem to be destroyed by a nearby star. Deactivating a slipspace anchor originating from Requiem, the UNSC ''Infinity'' narrowly escapes the planet's gravity well. Afterwards, Lasky and Palmer observe as Dr. Glassman studies one half of the divided Janus Key. Meanwhile, aboard a Covenant ship, Dr. Halsey seemingly agrees to collaborate with Jul 'Mdama and his forces, stating that she wants revenge. | ||
== | ==List of seasons== | ||
Each week, players with an [[Xbox LIVE]] Gold membership<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/06/13/The-Halo-Bulletin-61312.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 6.13.12'']</ref> | Each week, players with an [[Xbox LIVE]] Gold membership<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/06/13/The-Halo-Bulletin-61312.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 6.13.12'']</ref> can view a new episode of ''Halo: Infinity'',<ref>''IGN: Halo 4 E3 floor coverage''</ref> which is followed by five objective-based missions. The missions offer new content, as well as challenges to complete for each week.<ref name="gi"/> | ||
{{SO | === Season One (2012-2013) === | ||
{{SO Season One List}} | |||
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== Features == | |||
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===Characters=== | |||
*[[Aasif Olsen]] {{1st}} | *[[Aasif Olsen]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Antoine Lum]] {{1st}} | *[[Antoine Lum]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Austen]] | *[[Austen]] | ||
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*[[Cameron Alexander]] {{1st}} | *[[Cameron Alexander]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Cara Costabile]] {{1st}} | *[[Cara Costabile]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Casillas]] {{1st}} | *[[Casillas]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Carmichael]] {{1st}} | *[[Carmichael]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Catherine Halsey]] | *[[Catherine Halsey]] | ||
*[[Dennis Russell]] {{1st}} | *[[Dennis Russell]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Dunlap]] {{1st}} | *[[Dunlap]] {{1st}} | ||
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*[[Fredric Zurenia]] {{1st}} | *[[Fredric Zurenia]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Gabriel Thorne]]<ref name="MightyApe H4LE">[http://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/Xbox-360/Halo-4-Limited-Edition/20302628/images/13549027/ '''MightyApe.co.nz:''' ''Halo 4 Limited Edition screenshots'']</ref> {{1st}} | *[[Gabriel Thorne]]<ref name="MightyApe H4LE">[http://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/Xbox-360/Halo-4-Limited-Edition/20302628/images/13549027/ '''MightyApe.co.nz:''' ''Halo 4 Limited Edition screenshots'']</ref> {{1st}} | ||
*[[Gek]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[Gordon Smith]] {{1st}} | *[[Gordon Smith]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Gustavo Esposito]] {{1st}} | *[[Gustavo Esposito]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Henry Glassman]] | *[[Henry Glassman]] | ||
*[[Horatio Fry]] | *[[Horatio Fry]] | ||
*[[Jared Miller]]<ref name="YouTube - Halo 4: Spartan Ops Gameplay">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTPIFWHlZ0c '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 4: Spartan Ops Gameplay'']</ref> {{1st}} | *[[Hoya]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Jared Miller]]<ref name="'''YouTube''' - ''Halo 4: Spartan Ops Gameplay''">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTPIFWHlZ0c '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 4: Spartan Ops Gameplay'']</ref> {{1st}} | |||
*[[John-117]] {{mo}} | *[[John-117]] {{mo}} | ||
*[[Jul 'Mdama]] <ref name="terminal">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-US/Universe/detail/halo-4-terminal-jul-mdama/0f378de5-e0e3-4f31-a1e1-2a363af4094d '''"Halo Waypoint -''' ''Halo 4 Terminal - Jul 'Mdama"'']</ref> | |||
*[[Lani Truman]] {{1st}} | *[[Lani Truman]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Leslie Boyd]] {{1st}} | *[[Leslie Boyd]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Librarian|The Librarian]] | |||
*[[Lincoln]] {{1st}} | *[[Lincoln]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Madsen]]<ref name="Magic"/> {{1st}} | |||
*[[Margaret Parangosky]] {{mo}} | *[[Margaret Parangosky]] {{mo}} | ||
*[[Morgan Rivera]] {{1st}} | *[[Morgan Rivera]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Parg Vol]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[Paul DeMarco]] {{1st}}<ref name="Magic">[http://www.ign.com/videos/2012/08/15/making-of-halo-4?utm_campaign=ign+main+twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social '''IGN''' ''The Magic Behind Halo 4'']</ref> | *[[Paul DeMarco]] {{1st}}<ref name="Magic">[http://www.ign.com/videos/2012/08/15/making-of-halo-4?utm_campaign=ign+main+twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social '''IGN''' ''The Magic Behind Halo 4'']</ref> | ||
*[[Robert Dalton]] | *[[Robert Dalton]]<ref name="'''YouTube''' - ''Halo 4: Spartan Ops Gameplay''"/> {{1st}} | ||
*[[Roland (AI)|Roland]]<ref name="Magic"/> {{1st}} | |||
*[[Ruiz]] {{1st}} | *[[Ruiz]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Sarah Palmer]] | *[[Sarah Palmer]] | ||
*[[Serin Osman]] | *[[Serin Osman]] | ||
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*[[Tashi]] {{1st}} | *[[Tashi]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Tedra Grant]] {{1st}} | *[[Tedra Grant]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Terry | *[[Terry Ledge]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[TJ Murphy]] {{1st}} | *[[TJ Murphy]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Thomas Lasky]] | *[[Thomas Lasky]] | ||
*[[Tucker Corleone]] {{1st}} | *[[Tucker Corleone]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Ur-Didact|The Ur-Didact]] {{mo}} | |||
===Equipment and technology=== | |||
*[[Artificial intelligence]] | *[[Artificial intelligence]] | ||
**[[Promethean Crawler]] | **[[Promethean Crawler]] | ||
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***[[Knight Commander]] | ***[[Knight Commander]] | ||
***[[Knight Battlewagon]] | ***[[Knight Battlewagon]] | ||
**[[Promethean Watcher | **[[Promethean Watcher]] | ||
*[[Cryo chamber]] {{mo}} | *[[Cryo chamber]] {{mo}} | ||
*[[Data pad]] | *[[Data pad]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Deployable lookout tower]] | ||
*[[Didact's Gift]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[Hard light]] | *[[Hard light]] | ||
*[[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]] | *[[HAVOK tactical nuclear weapon]] | ||
*[[Janus Key]] {{1st}} | *[[Janus Key]] {{1st}} | ||
*Kig-Yar combat harness | *Kig-Yar combat harness | ||
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*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] | *[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]] | ||
**[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR [GEN2]]] | **[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|MJOLNIR [GEN2]]] | ||
*[[Requiem translocation artifacts]] {{1st}} | *[[Requiem translocation artifacts]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[ | *[[Sangheili combat harness]] | ||
**[[Commander | **[[Sangheili Commander|Commander]] variant | ||
**[[Sangheili Storm|Storm]] variant | **[[Sangheili Storm|Storm]] variant | ||
**[[Sangheili Ranger|Ranger]] variant | **[[Sangheili Ranger|Ranger]] variant | ||
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**[[Sangheili Zealot|Zealot]] variant | **[[Sangheili Zealot|Zealot]] variant | ||
*[[Sentinel Aggressor]] | *[[Sentinel Aggressor]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Portable jump-jet|Series 12 Single Operator Lift Apparatus]] | ||
*[[Stationary shield generator]] | *[[Stationary shield generator]] | ||
*[[Type-3 Refraction Dissonance Modifier/Camouflage]] | *[[Active camouflage|Type-3 Refraction Dissonance Modifier/Camouflage]] | ||
*[[Unggoy combat harness]] | *[[Unggoy combat harness]] | ||
**[[Unggoy Heavy|Heavy]] variant | **[[Unggoy Heavy|Heavy]] variant | ||
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**[[Unggoy Storm|Storm]] variant | **[[Unggoy Storm|Storm]] variant | ||
**[[Unggoy Ranger|Ranger]] variant | **[[Unggoy Ranger|Ranger]] variant | ||
*[[Z-90 Photonic Coalescence Emitter/Aegis]] | |||
*[[Z-2500 Automated Protection Drone]] | *[[Z-2500 Automated Protection Drone]] | ||
*[[Z-5080 Short-Range Spectrum Augmenter/Vision]] | *[[Z-5080 Short-Range Spectrum Augmenter/Vision]] | ||
===Events=== | |||
*[[ | *[[Human-Promethean war]] | ||
**[[ | **[[Battle of Earth (2557)]] {{mo}} | ||
**[[Requiem | **[[Second Battle of Requiem]] | ||
===Locations=== | |||
*[[Absolute Record]] {{ | *[[Absolute Record]] {{First mentioned}} | ||
*[[Sol system]] | |||
**[[Earth]] | |||
***[[United Republic of North America]] | |||
****[[New Phoenix]] {{mo}} | |||
***[[Wikipedia:Brazil|Brazil]] | |||
****[[Rio de Janeiro]] {{mo}} | |||
**[[Luna]] | |||
*[[Epoloch system]] | *[[Epoloch system]] | ||
**[[Requiem]] | **[[Requiem]] | ||
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***[[Fortress (location)|Fortress]] {{1st}} | ***[[Fortress (location)|Fortress]] {{1st}} | ||
***[[Galileo Base]] | ***[[Galileo Base]] | ||
***[[ | ***[[Harvester]] {{1st}} | ||
***[[Librarian's Rest]] | ***[[Librarian's Rest]] | ||
***[[Lockup]] {{1st}} | ***[[Lockup]] {{1st}} | ||
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***[[The Cauldron]] {{1st}} | ***[[The Cauldron]] {{1st}} | ||
***[[The Gate]] | ***[[The Gate]] | ||
***[[ | ***[[The Refuge]] {{1st}} | ||
***[[Two Giants]] | ***[[Two Giants]] | ||
***[[Warrens]] {{1st}} | ***[[Warrens]] {{1st}} | ||
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===Organizations=== | |||
*[[Ecumene]] | *[[Ecumene]] | ||
**[[Lifeworker]] | **[[Lifeworker]] | ||
**[[Promethean]] | **[[Promethean]] | ||
*[[Covenant remnant]] | |||
**[[Covenant Special Operations]] | |||
***[[Silent Blade]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[Prehistoric human civilization]] {{mo}} | *[[Prehistoric human civilization]] {{mo}} | ||
*[[United Earth Government]] | *[[United Earth Government]] | ||
**[[United Nations Space Command]] | **[[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
***[[Spartan | ***[[Spartan (branch)|Spartan]] | ||
****[[SPARTAN-IV Program]] | ****[[SPARTAN-IV Program]] | ||
*****[[Fireteam Avalanche]] {{1st}} | *****[[Fireteam Avalanche]] {{1st}} | ||
*****[[Fireteam Castle]] | *****[[Fireteam Castle]] | ||
*****[[Fireteam Crimson]] {{1st}} | *****[[Fireteam Crimson]] {{1st}} | ||
*****[[Fireteam Domino]] {{ | *****[[Fireteam Domino]] {{First mentioned}} | ||
*****[[Fireteam Forest]] {{1st}} | *****[[Fireteam Forest]] {{1st}} | ||
*****[[Fireteam Ivy]] {{ | *****[[Fireteam Ivy]] {{First mentioned}} | ||
*****[[Fireteam Kodiak]] {{1st}} | *****[[Fireteam Kodiak]] {{1st}} | ||
*****[[Fireteam Lancer]] {{1st}} | *****[[Fireteam Lancer]] {{1st}} | ||
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****[[Office of Naval Intelligence]] | ****[[Office of Naval Intelligence]] | ||
===Species=== | |||
*[[Forerunner]] | *[[Forerunner]] | ||
*[[Human]] | *[[Human]] | ||
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*[[Lekgolo]] | *[[Lekgolo]] | ||
**[[Mgalekgolo]] | **[[Mgalekgolo]] | ||
*[[Sangheili]] | *[[Sangheili]] | ||
*[[Unggoy]] | *[[Unggoy]] | ||
===Vehicles=== | |||
* | *[[CCS-class battlecruiser|''CCS''-class battlecruiser]] | ||
*[[CRS-class light cruiser|''CRS''-class light cruiser]] | |||
* | |||
*[[Covenant drop pod]] | *[[Covenant drop pod]] | ||
*{{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}} | |||
*[[D79-TC Pelican]] | *[[D79-TC Pelican]] | ||
*[[Deployment Platform Type-56 Ground Support/Ultra Heavy]] | |||
*[[F-41 Broadsword]] | *[[F-41 Broadsword]] | ||
*''Infinity''-class ship | *''Infinity''-class ship | ||
**{{UNSCShip|Infinity}} | **{{UNSCShip|Infinity}} | ||
*[[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX | *[[Harvester]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Mark IX ADS|HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX ADS]] | |||
*[[M12 Force Application Vehicle]] | *[[M12 Force Application Vehicle]] | ||
**[[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle]] | **[[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle]] | ||
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*[[M274 Ultra-Light All-Terrain Vehicle]] | *[[M274 Ultra-Light All-Terrain Vehicle]] | ||
*[[M808 Main Battle Tank]] | *[[M808 Main Battle Tank]] | ||
* | *[[Type-26 Assault Gun Carriage]] | ||
*[[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft]] | *[[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft]] | ||
*[[Type-31 | *[[Type-31 Exoatmospheric Multi-role Fighter]] | ||
*[[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle]] | *[[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle]] | ||
*[[Type-44 Troop Carrier]] | *[[Type-44 Troop Carrier]] | ||
*[[UNSC prowler]] | *[[UNSC prowler]] | ||
**{{ | **{{UNSCShip|Aladdin}} {{1st}} | ||
* | *[[Unidentified UNSC capital ship (antennae)]] | ||
===Weapons=== | |||
*[[ARC-920]] | *[[ARC-920]] | ||
*[[Assault cannon]] | *[[Assault cannon]] | ||
*[[Beam turret]] | *[[Beam turret]] | ||
*[[BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle]] | *[[BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Combat knife]] | ||
*[[M247H Heavy Machine Gun]] | *[[M247H Heavy Machine Gun]] | ||
*[[M363 Remote Projectile Detonator]] | *[[M363 Remote Projectile Detonator]] | ||
*[[M395 Designated Marksman Rifle]] | *[[M395 Designated Marksman Rifle]] | ||
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*[[M6H Personal Defense Weapon System]] | *[[M6H Personal Defense Weapon System]] | ||
*[[M739 Light Machine Gun]] | *[[M739 Light Machine Gun]] | ||
*[[M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose grenade]] | *[[M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose grenade]] | ||
*[[MA5D Individual Combat Weapon System]] | *[[MA5D Individual Combat Weapon System]] | ||
*[[Plasma drill]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[Sniper Rifle System 99-Series 5 Anti-Matériel]] | *[[Sniper Rifle System 99-Series 5 Anti-Matériel]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Type-1 Antipersonnel grenade]] | ||
*[[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword]] | *[[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer]] | ||
*[[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol]] | *[[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol]] | ||
* | *[[Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle]] | ||
*[[Type-27 Special Application Sniper Rifle]] | *[[Type-27 Special Application Sniper Rifle]] | ||
*[[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher]] | *[[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher]] | ||
* | *[[Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon]] | ||
* | *[[Type-50 Directed Energy Rifle/Heavy]] | ||
* | *[[Type-51 Carbine]] | ||
* | *[[Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon]] | ||
* | *[[Type-55 Anti-Infantry Stationary Gun]] | ||
*[[Type-55 Directed Energy Rifle/Advanced]] | *[[Type-55 Directed Energy Rifle/Advanced]] | ||
*[[Z-040 Attenuation Field Generator|Z-040 Attenuation Field Generator/Localized]] | *[[Z-040 Attenuation Field Generator|Z-040 Attenuation Field Generator/Localized]] | ||
*[[Z-110 Directed Energy Pistol|Z-110 Directed Energy Pistol/Exotic]] | *[[Z-110 Directed Energy Pistol|Z-110 Directed Energy Pistol/Exotic]] | ||
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*[[Z-390 High-Explosive Munitions Rifle]] | *[[Z-390 High-Explosive Munitions Rifle]] | ||
*[[Z-750 Special Application Sniper Rifle]] | *[[Z-750 Special Application Sniper Rifle]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Beam turret]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Unidentified Forerunner heavy close-in weapon system]] | ||
}} | *[[Hardlight blade]] | ||
*[[Unidentified Covenant artillery]] {{1st}} | |||
*[[Unidentified UNSC autoturret]] | |||
*[[Unidentified UNSC missile battery]] | |||
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==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
*Prior to the adoption of the photorealistic CGI used in the final game, ''Spartan Ops'' episodes were to be accompanied by stylized motion comics akin to those featured in the [[Terminal | *Prior to the adoption of the photorealistic CGI used in the final game, ''Spartan Ops'' episodes were to be accompanied by stylized motion comics akin to those featured in the [[Terminal/Halo 4|Terminals]]. A sample was produced by Planet Jump, an animation studio based in London.<ref name="demo">[http://www.planetjump.co.uk/show-reel/halo '''Planet Jump''': ''Halo 4 Promotional Film'']</ref> | ||
*Each episode contains a radio that, when shot, plays the first few notes of the ''[[Red vs. Blue]]'' theme song. Doing so replaces some of the dialog in the episode with lines from the show's voice actors. | *Each episode contains a radio that, when shot, plays the first few notes of the ''[[Red vs. Blue]]'' theme song. Doing so replaces some of the dialog in the episode with lines from the show's voice actors. | ||
*In ''Halo: Infinity'', some weapons use models from older builds of the game, as seen in early in-game screenshots. For example, the BR85HB SR is erroneously labeled as the [[BR55 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle|BR55HB SR]] and the M395 Designated Marksman Rifle lacks a front sight. The use of earlier builds to reference in-game assets might also explain why Commander Palmer's hair color varies between the campaign (reddish brown) and the [[Epilogue (Halo 4 level)|Epilogue]] and ''Spartan Ops'' (nearly black). | *In ''Halo: Infinity'', some weapons use models from older builds of the game, as seen in early in-game screenshots. For example, the BR85HB SR is erroneously labeled as the [[BR55 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle|BR55HB SR]] and the M395 Designated Marksman Rifle lacks a front sight. The use of earlier builds to reference in-game assets might also explain why Commander Palmer's hair color varies between the campaign (reddish brown) and the [[Epilogue (Halo 4 level)|Epilogue]] and ''Spartan Ops'' (nearly black). | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H4-SOps-Animation-Early.jpg|Concept art for the cut animated series, demonstrating the cinematics' original artistic direction. | File:H4-SOps-Animation-Early.jpg|Concept art for the cut animated series, demonstrating the cinematics' original artistic direction. | ||
File:H4-SpartanOps-EP1-Launch.jpg|An early build of the chapter selection menu for S1E1 ''Departure''. | File:H4-SpartanOps-EP1-Launch.jpg|An early build of the chapter selection menu for S1E1 ''Departure''. | ||
File:H4-SpartanOps-BriefingRoom.jpg|Another early build of the chapter briefing room for S1E1 ''Departure: Sacred''. | File:H4-SpartanOps-BriefingRoom.jpg|Another early build of the chapter briefing room for S1E1 ''Departure: Sacred''. | ||
File:Spartan Ops - GG 1.jpg|A group of SPARTAN-IV recruits preparing to suit up in the introductory cinematic for ''Spartan Ops''. | File:Spartan Ops - GG 1.jpg|A group of SPARTAN-IV recruits preparing to suit up in the introductory cinematic for ''Spartan Ops''. | ||
File:H4-SO-UNSC-OpeningScreen.jpg|The opening title screen for the cinematic sequences of ''Spartan Ops''. | File:H4-SO-UNSC-OpeningScreen.jpg|The opening title screen for the cinematic sequences of ''Spartan Ops''. | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
<references/> | |||
[[Category:Halo 4]] | [[Category:Halo 4]] | ||
[[Category:Spartan Ops| | [[Category:Spartan Ops|*]] | ||