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<center>'''''Headhunters''' redirects here. For the [[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe|Halo: Evolutions]] story, see [[Headhunters (short story)]].''</center> | <center>'''''Headhunters''' redirects here. For the [[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe|Halo: Evolutions]] story, see [[Headhunters (short story)]].''</center> | ||
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{{Article Quote|But even among this collection of steadfast soldiers there were a select few with a bond deeper than the others could ever begin to imagine, as these unique IIIs were a secret even to their peers.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', "Headhunters", ''page 159''</ref>}} | {{Article Quote|But even among this collection of steadfast soldiers there were a select few with a bond deeper than the others could ever begin to imagine, as these unique IIIs were a secret even to their peers.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', "Headhunters", ''page 159''</ref>}} | ||
The '''Headhunters''' are a covert group of [[SPARTAN-III Program|SPARTAN-III]] special operations squads. Two Headhunter teams participated in a failed mission on an [[Unidentified moon (Headhunters)|unidentified Covenant-occupied moon]], with notable members including [[Jonah]] and [[Roland (SPARTAN-III)|Roland]]. | The '''Headhunters''' are a covert group of [[SPARTAN-III Program|SPARTAN-III]] special operations squads. Two Headhunter teams participated in a failed mission on an [[Unidentified moon (Headhunters)|unidentified Covenant-occupied moon]], with notable members including [[Jonah]] and [[Roland (SPARTAN-III)|Roland]].<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', "Headhunters" ; '''Volume 1''', ''pages 205-206''</ref> | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Only SPARTAN-IIIs who had survived two or more specially assigned training missions would be evaluated for induction into the Headhunters. Once an overall list of potential candidates was compiled, each soldier's personal files and mission reports were analyzed against a set series of parameters calculated by the top [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] specialists. Once selected, candidates were separated from their fellow Spartans and shipped to a special training facility on the far side of [[Onyx]]. After three months, the soldiers were broken into four two-person teams. These teams were chosen through a series of detailed evaluations and an intense interview process meant to devise the best possible pairings between members of the group. | Only SPARTAN-IIIs who had survived two or more specially assigned training missions would be evaluated for induction into the Headhunters. Once an overall list of potential candidates was compiled, each soldier's personal files and mission reports were analyzed against a set series of parameters calculated by the top [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] specialists at [[Beta-5 Division|Beta-5]]. Once selected, candidates were separated from their fellow Spartans and shipped to a special training facility on the far side of [[Onyx]]. After three months, the soldiers were broken into four two-person teams. These teams were chosen through a series of detailed evaluations and an intense interview process meant to devise the best possible pairings between members of the group. | ||
For the next two years, the Headhunters would go through seven months of supervised field exercises, followed by six months of real-world wartime insertions. These SPARTAN-IIIs would then perform missions far behind enemy lines and would likely die in combat. At the height of the program there was a maximum contingent of six squads - six teams with a total of seventeen soldiers rotating in to fill gaps when one or both members of a team were lost. | For the next two years, the Headhunters would go through seven months of supervised field exercises, followed by six months of real-world wartime insertions. These SPARTAN-IIIs would then perform missions far behind enemy lines and would likely die in combat. At the height of the program there was a maximum contingent of six squads - six teams with a total of seventeen soldiers rotating in to fill gaps when one or both members of a team were lost.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', "Headhunters" ; '''Volume 1''', ''pages 207-208''</ref> | ||
==Equipment== | ==Equipment== | ||
The Headhunters wear a more advanced version of the standard-issue [[Semi-Powered Infiltration Armor]] used by most SPARTAN-IIIs. This armor includes [[motion tracker]]s, [[energy shielding]], [[Visual Intelligence System, Reconnaissance|VISR]] technology, and a prototype [[active camouflage]] module. The active camouflage system can only be sustained for three to | The Headhunters wear a more advanced version of the standard-issue [[Semi-Powered Infiltration Armor]] used by most SPARTAN-IIIs. This armor includes [[motion tracker]]s, [[energy shielding]], [[Visual Intelligence System, Reconnaissance|VISR]] technology, and a prototype [[active camouflage]] module. The active camouflage system can only be sustained for three and a half to four minutes and diverts power from other systems while it recharges.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', "Headhunters" ; '''Volume 1''', ''page 212''</ref> | ||
==Known Headhunters== | ==Known Headhunters== | ||
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The Headhunters are a covert group of SPARTAN-III special operations squads. Two Headhunter teams participated in a failed mission on an unidentified Covenant-occupied moon, with notable members including Jonah and Roland.[1]
Background
Only SPARTAN-IIIs who had survived two or more specially assigned training missions would be evaluated for induction into the Headhunters. Once an overall list of potential candidates was compiled, each soldier's personal files and mission reports were analyzed against a set series of parameters calculated by the top Office of Naval Intelligence specialists at Beta-5. Once selected, candidates were separated from their fellow Spartans and shipped to a special training facility on the far side of Onyx. After three months, the soldiers were broken into four two-person teams. These teams were chosen through a series of detailed evaluations and an intense interview process meant to devise the best possible pairings between members of the group.
For the next two years, the Headhunters would go through seven months of supervised field exercises, followed by six months of real-world wartime insertions. These SPARTAN-IIIs would then perform missions far behind enemy lines and would likely die in combat. At the height of the program there was a maximum contingent of six squads - six teams with a total of seventeen soldiers rotating in to fill gaps when one or both members of a team were lost.[2]
Equipment
The Headhunters wear a more advanced version of the standard-issue Semi-Powered Infiltration Armor used by most SPARTAN-IIIs. This armor includes motion trackers, energy shielding, VISR technology, and a prototype active camouflage module. The active camouflage system can only be sustained for three and a half to four minutes and diverts power from other systems while it recharges.[3]
Known Headhunters
Trivia
The concept of the Headhunters is similar to that of the SPARTAN-II Program's Black and Gray Teams. All three groups are separated from their fellow Spartans and are sent far behind enemy lines for special covert operations. The Headhunters and Black Team are secret even to their peers, though the SPARTAN-IIs are aware of Gray Team's existence.
List of appearances
- Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe
- Headhunters (First appearance)
Gallery
Roland and Jonah during a mission on an unidentified moon.
Jonah and Roland stand back-to-back while fighting Covenant forces.
Officially endorsed fan art of Jonah and Roland.
Sources
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