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[[File:Neural_interface.png|thumb|250px|Diagrams of the SPARTAN neural interface as drawn by [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Halsey]].]]
The '''SPARTAN neural interface''' is an upgrade of the standard [[neural interface]] that is used by [[SPARTAN programs|Spartan]] supersoldiers.


==Introduction==
==Background==
The '''Spartan Neural Interface''' is an upgrade of the standard [[Neural Interface]] that is used by the [[UNSC]] [[SPARTAN-II]] supersoldiers. The Spartan Neural Interface was implanted in the Spartans upon the receipt of their [[MJOLNIR]] Mark V armor. It is assumed that, like the Neural Interface from which it is derived, it may not be removed without advanced surgery or killing the host.
In addition to the standard functions of a neural interface, the SPARTAN neural interface is unique in that it is designed to allow an [[Artificial intelligence|AI construct]] to directly interface with the Spartan's brain. Therefore, the AI resides in both the armor and the wearer's mind; essentially, it exists in both places at once. The interface allows the AI access to most of the suit's internal systems, though the Spartan has override control. The AI is capable of significantly improving the data transfer rate between the motor cortex of the Spartan and the MJOLNIR's processing unit, further improving the Spartan's already lightning-quick reaction speed. The Smart AI Black Box interfaced with Naomi-010 during their assault on the ''[[Piety]]'', utilizing the connection to experience the world around them as the Spartan did, while simultaneously maintaining his own, objective perception via the Mjolnir's helmet cam.
 
The AI's [[data crystal chip]] is inserted into a socket near the base of the Spartan's skull through a slot in the MJOLNIR armor.
 
Like the standard-issue and [[command neural interface]]s, the SPARTAN neural interface can probably not be removed without advanced surgery or killing the host.


==Background==
==Operational history==
In addition to the standard functions of a Neural Interface, the Spartan Neural Interface is unique in that it is designed to allow an [[AI]] to directly interface with the Spartan's brain. Therefore, the AI is said to reside both inside the armor and inside the wearer's mind. Essentially, it is in both places at once. The interface allows the [[AI]] access to most of the suit's internal systems, though the Spartan has override control. The AI is capable of significantly improving the data transfer rate between the motor cortex of the Spartan and the MJOLNIR's processing unit, further improving the Spartan's already lightning-quick reaction time.
[[Victor-101]] of [[Black Team]] was equipped with the upgrade at some point before the [[Battle of Line Installation 1-4]],{{Ref/Comic|Id=Bloodline|HBL|Detail=''[[Halo: Blood Line Issue 1|Issue 1]]''}} though it was most notably issued to [[John-117]] upon his reception of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V MJOLNIR armor]] during the [[Fall of Reach]] in [[2552#August|August 2552]] in order to allow him to mentally interface with the [[smart AI]] [[Cortana]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=TFOR|TFoR|Page=???}}
 
At least a few other Spartans followed suit as [[Naomi-010]] was equipped with a Spartan neural interface by [[2553#February|February 2553]]{{Ref/Novel|Gla|Page=211}} and [[Frederic-104]] had one implanted by July of that year.{{Ref/Novel|LL|Page=94}} However, this was likely done in Naomi's case due to her work with [[Black Box]] as part of [[Kilo-Five]]. In Fred's case, it was in preparation for him to work with the dumb AI [[Damon]], something that he was less than thrilled to be ordered to do due to Fred's bad experiences with [[Intrepid Eye]].{{Ref/Novel|Ret|Page=56}}
 
The interface is also a standard addition to the [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]]s' [[SPARTAN-IV Augmentation Program|augmentations]].{{Ref/Novel|NB|Chapter=14}}
 
==Trivia==
*Despite not having been known to have received the upgrade due to the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} going missing in [[2531]], [[Jerome-092]] was able to interface with the logistics AI [[Isabel]] during the [[Second Ark Conflict]], particularly on their mission to destroy the {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} ''[[Enduring Conviction]]''.


The AI [[Data Crystal Chip]] is inserted into a socket near the base of the Spartan's skull in the MJOLNIR armor.
== Gallery ==
<Gallery>
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</Gallery>


The only Spartan known for sure to have received this is [[John-117]]. He was given it due to him being [[Cortana]]'s carrier, but the others may have also received it, although it was never explicitly stated. The only Spartan known to utilize the ability to carry an AI in his or her armor is also John-117 and he has used this to great effect carrying Cortana who proved vital to him.
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
**''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]''
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]''
*''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: New Blood]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Last Light]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Retribution]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''


==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}


{{SpartanPrograms}}
[[Category:UNSC technology]]
[[Category:UNSC technology]]
[[Category:MJOLNIR armor]]

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Diagrams of the SPARTAN neural interface as drawn by Dr. Halsey.

The SPARTAN neural interface is an upgrade of the standard neural interface that is used by Spartan supersoldiers.

Background[edit]

In addition to the standard functions of a neural interface, the SPARTAN neural interface is unique in that it is designed to allow an AI construct to directly interface with the Spartan's brain. Therefore, the AI resides in both the armor and the wearer's mind; essentially, it exists in both places at once. The interface allows the AI access to most of the suit's internal systems, though the Spartan has override control. The AI is capable of significantly improving the data transfer rate between the motor cortex of the Spartan and the MJOLNIR's processing unit, further improving the Spartan's already lightning-quick reaction speed. The Smart AI Black Box interfaced with Naomi-010 during their assault on the Piety, utilizing the connection to experience the world around them as the Spartan did, while simultaneously maintaining his own, objective perception via the Mjolnir's helmet cam.

The AI's data crystal chip is inserted into a socket near the base of the Spartan's skull through a slot in the MJOLNIR armor.

Like the standard-issue and command neural interfaces, the SPARTAN neural interface can probably not be removed without advanced surgery or killing the host.

Operational history[edit]

Victor-101 of Black Team was equipped with the upgrade at some point before the Battle of Line Installation 1-4,[1] though it was most notably issued to John-117 upon his reception of the Mark V MJOLNIR armor during the Fall of Reach in August 2552 in order to allow him to mentally interface with the smart AI Cortana.[2]

At least a few other Spartans followed suit as Naomi-010 was equipped with a Spartan neural interface by February 2553[3] and Frederic-104 had one implanted by July of that year.[4] However, this was likely done in Naomi's case due to her work with Black Box as part of Kilo-Five. In Fred's case, it was in preparation for him to work with the dumb AI Damon, something that he was less than thrilled to be ordered to do due to Fred's bad experiences with Intrepid Eye.[5]

The interface is also a standard addition to the Spartan-IVs' augmentations.[6]

Trivia[edit]

Gallery[edit]

  • Dataport2.png
  • Dataport.png

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: Blood Line: Issue 1
  2. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page ???
  3. ^ Halo: Glasslands, page 211
  4. ^ Halo: Last Light, page 94
  5. ^ Halo: Retribution, page 56
  6. ^ Halo: New Blood, chapter 14
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