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==Taking the initiative== | ==Taking the initiative== | ||
{{Quote|no=three|q1=No one’s being left behind. We’re going to figure a way to get ''all'' of us out.|John-117|q2=How? Mendez said—|Kelly-087|q3=I know what he said. But there’s got to be a way—I just haven’t thought of one yet. Even if it has to be me that stays behind—I’ll make sure everyone gets back to the base.|John-117|John demonstrates his commitment to his fellow trainees.}}<ref name="HTFOR5"/> | {{Quote|no=three|q1=No one’s being left behind. We’re going to figure a way to get ''all'' of us out.|John-117|q2=How? Mendez said—|Kelly-087|q3=I know what he said. But there’s got to be a way—I just haven’t thought of one yet. Even if it has to be me that stays behind—I’ll make sure everyone gets back to the base.|John-117|John demonstrates his commitment to his fellow trainees.}}<ref name="HTFOR5"/> | ||
[[File: | [[File:John2519.png|thumb|300px|right|By the age of eight, John's previous life on Eridanus II had already begun to seem like a distant dream. He had become convinced that his new life as a soldier was what he really wanted.<ref name="HTFOR5"/>]] | ||
John learned more during the first few years of training on Reach than he almost certainly would have ever learned at Primary Education Facility 119 on Eridanus II.<ref name="HTFOR5"/> Déjà taught he and the others [[Wikipedia:Algebra|algebra]], [[Wikipedia:Trigonometry|trigonometry]], and the history of numerous battles and the rulers they happened at the direction of.<ref name="HTFOR5"/> Human history classes included a module devoted to [[Earth]] in which John first saw images of [[Wikipedia:Whale|whale]]s.<ref name="HSS27">''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'', ''Chapter 27''</ref> Through simulations the trainees learned to pilot various crafts, including the predecessors and variants of the [[GA-TL1 Longsword]].<ref name="HEP9">''[[Halo: Evolutions]]'', ''[[Pariah]]'', ''Chapter 9''</ref> These simulations even included what to do in the event of a crash landing.<ref name="HEP9"/> By mid-[[2519]], John could string a trip line, fire a rifle, and treat a chest wound.<ref name="HTFOR5"/> Much of the Spartans' early training took place at [[Military Reservation 01478-B]], known as "Painland" to the soldiers made to endure exercises there.<ref name="HTFOR27"/> As a result of the demanding challenges Chief Mendez put the children through, John spent plenty of time in Painland's emergency first-aid station.<ref name="HTFOR27">''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', ''Chapter 27''</ref> Training often involved obstacle courses and mock patrols.<ref name="HEP2">''[[Halo: Evolutions]]'', ''[[Pariah]]'', ''Chapter 2''</ref> Mendez tricked, trapped, and tortured the children to the point where they hated, but then eventually, admired him.<ref name="HGOO6">''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', ''Chapter 6''</ref> John and the others regularly made covert treks to [[Camp Hathcock]] in the [[Highland Mountains]] to pilfer food and supplies.<ref name="HTFOR24">''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', ''Chapter 24''</ref> John often teased [[Serin-019]] for her habit of taking the leftovers of every other kid she could.<ref name="HMD15">''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]'', ''Chapter 15''</ref> Training in the Highland Mountains was split between Painland, facilities within [[CASTLE Base]], and [[Highlands|another location]].<ref name="HFS19">''[[Halo: First Strike]]'', ''Chapter 19''</ref><ref name="HRH">''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''[[Highlands]]''</ref> At these locations, John and the others began to be tested against a company of [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|orbital drop shock trooper]]s in jungle maneuvers.<ref name="HSS7"/> Amazingly, the children, who averaged around eight years old, often won.<ref name="HSS7">''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'', ''Chapter 7''</ref> By the time John and the rest had all reached that age they had already earned every combat rating.<ref name="HSS4">''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'', ''Chapter 4''</ref> All were subjected to [[Wikipedia:Endocrine system|endocrine]] therapy and medical interventions to make them stronger, more resistant to injury, and in possession of quicker reaction times while they were still prepubescent.<ref name="HG14">''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'', ''Chapter 14''</ref> Combat psychology training also supplemented the trainees' education.<ref name="HO1">''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'', ''Chapter 1''</ref> At some point during their training, John and the others accompanied Mendez to the colony of [[Emerald Cove]], where they were given a mission that involved spending time underwater.<ref name="HFS24"/> Mendez sabotaged half the air tanks provided to the trainees, and in response they ended up stealing his. Afterwards, they all ditched the Chief for a whole week while they camped on an island with nothing to do but light bonfires, eat [[Wikipedia:Clam|clam]]s and [[Wikipedia:Calamari|calamari]], and surf.<ref name="HFS24">''[[Halo: First Strike]], ''Chapter 24''</ref> | John learned more during the first few years of training on Reach than he almost certainly would have ever learned at Primary Education Facility 119 on Eridanus II.<ref name="HTFOR5"/> Déjà taught he and the others [[Wikipedia:Algebra|algebra]], [[Wikipedia:Trigonometry|trigonometry]], and the history of numerous battles and the rulers they happened at the direction of.<ref name="HTFOR5"/> Human history classes included a module devoted to [[Earth]] in which John first saw images of [[Wikipedia:Whale|whale]]s.<ref name="HSS27">''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'', ''Chapter 27''</ref> Through simulations the trainees learned to pilot various crafts, including the predecessors and variants of the [[GA-TL1 Longsword]].<ref name="HEP9">''[[Halo: Evolutions]]'', ''[[Pariah]]'', ''Chapter 9''</ref> These simulations even included what to do in the event of a crash landing.<ref name="HEP9"/> By mid-[[2519]], John could string a trip line, fire a rifle, and treat a chest wound.<ref name="HTFOR5"/> Much of the Spartans' early training took place at [[Military Reservation 01478-B]], known as "Painland" to the soldiers made to endure exercises there.<ref name="HTFOR27"/> As a result of the demanding challenges Chief Mendez put the children through, John spent plenty of time in Painland's emergency first-aid station.<ref name="HTFOR27">''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', ''Chapter 27''</ref> Training often involved obstacle courses and mock patrols.<ref name="HEP2">''[[Halo: Evolutions]]'', ''[[Pariah]]'', ''Chapter 2''</ref> Mendez tricked, trapped, and tortured the children to the point where they hated, but then eventually, admired him.<ref name="HGOO6">''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', ''Chapter 6''</ref> John and the others regularly made covert treks to [[Camp Hathcock]] in the [[Highland Mountains]] to pilfer food and supplies.<ref name="HTFOR24">''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', ''Chapter 24''</ref> John often teased [[Serin-019]] for her habit of taking the leftovers of every other kid she could.<ref name="HMD15">''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]'', ''Chapter 15''</ref> Training in the Highland Mountains was split between Painland, facilities within [[CASTLE Base]], and [[Highlands|another location]].<ref name="HFS19">''[[Halo: First Strike]]'', ''Chapter 19''</ref><ref name="HRH">''[[Halo: Reach]]'', ''[[Highlands]]''</ref> At these locations, John and the others began to be tested against a company of [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper|orbital drop shock trooper]]s in jungle maneuvers.<ref name="HSS7"/> Amazingly, the children, who averaged around eight years old, often won.<ref name="HSS7">''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'', ''Chapter 7''</ref> By the time John and the rest had all reached that age they had already earned every combat rating.<ref name="HSS4">''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'', ''Chapter 4''</ref> All were subjected to [[Wikipedia:Endocrine system|endocrine]] therapy and medical interventions to make them stronger, more resistant to injury, and in possession of quicker reaction times while they were still prepubescent.<ref name="HG14">''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'', ''Chapter 14''</ref> Combat psychology training also supplemented the trainees' education.<ref name="HO1">''[[Halo: Oblivion]]'', ''Chapter 1''</ref> At some point during their training, John and the others accompanied Mendez to the colony of [[Emerald Cove]], where they were given a mission that involved spending time underwater.<ref name="HFS24"/> Mendez sabotaged half the air tanks provided to the trainees, and in response they ended up stealing his. Afterwards, they all ditched the Chief for a whole week while they camped on an island with nothing to do but light bonfires, eat [[Wikipedia:Clam|clam]]s and [[Wikipedia:Calamari|calamari]], and surf.<ref name="HFS24">''[[Halo: First Strike]], ''Chapter 24''</ref> | ||