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==History==
==History==
In [[2558]], during the [[Requiem Campaign]], Switchback was assigned to investigate [[Harvester (location)|a Covenant dig site]]. Soon after, Switchback reported the Covenant were using a [[Type-58 Harvester|Harvester]] and they were encountering heavy resistance and were in need of reinforcements. [[Fireteam Crimson]] was closest to their location and was sent in response.<ref>'''Halo 4''', Spartan Ops Episode 6 Chapter 4 ''[[Scattered/Search and Destroy|Search and Destroy]]''</ref> When Crimson arrived they only found Switchback's blank IFF tags and heavy Covenant/Promethean resistance, though Switchback had succeeded in disabling the Harvester.<ref>'''Halo 4''', Spartan Ops Episode 6 Chapter 4 ''[[Scattered/Switchback|Switchback]]''</ref>
In [[2558]], during the [[Requiem Campaign]], Switchback was assigned to investigate [[Harvester (location)|a Covenant dig site]]. Soon after, Switchback reported the Covenant were using a [[Za'zayara-pattern Harvester|Harvester]] and they were encountering heavy resistance and were in need of reinforcements. [[Fireteam Crimson]] was closest to their location and was sent in response.<ref>''Spartan Ops'', [[Scattered/Search and Destroy|S1E06 Search and Destroy]]</ref> When Crimson [[Raid on Harvester|arrived]], they only found Switchback's blank IFF tags and heavy Covenant/Promethean resistance, though Switchback had succeeded in disabling the Harvester. Crimson proceeded to ensure the Harvester was permanently disabled before leaving the area.<ref>''Spartan Ops'', [[Scattered/Switchback|S1E06 Switchback]]</ref>


Spartan Miller later detected an SOS being broadcast on a Covenant frequency as Crimson destroyed plasma artilleries in [[Cyclone]].<ref>'''Halo 4''', Spartan Ops Episode 8 Chapter 3 ''[[Expendable/Majestic Rescue|Majestic Rescue]]''</ref> Subsequently, while Crimson was on a mission in the [[Warrens]] with [[Fireteam Lancer]], Miller detected the strange signal again. The SOS led Crimson to the imprisoned Switchback whom they rescued. When questioned on Costabile's status Gale informed Commander Palmer that she had been killed by Covenant forces. With the help of Crimson and Lancer, the four surviving members of Switchback escaped their prison and were extracted by Lt. [[TJ Murphy]] in a Pelican along with Crimson.<ref>'''Halo 4''', Spartan Ops Episode 8 Chapter 3 ''[[Expendable/Lancer|Lancer]]''</ref>
Spartan Miller later detected an SOS being broadcast on a Covenant frequency as Crimson [[Raid on Apex|took]] the area known as "[[Apex]]."<ref>''Spartan Ops'', [[Expendable/Unfinished Business|S1E08 Unfinished Business]]</ref> Subsequently, while Crimson was on [[Assault on the Warrens|a mission]] in the "[[Warrens]]" with [[Fireteam Lancer]], Miller detected the strange signal again. The SOS led Crimson to the imprisoned Switchback whom they rescued. When questioned on Costabile's status Gale informed Commander Palmer that she had been killed by Covenant forces. With the help of Crimson and Lancer, the four surviving members of Switchback escaped their prison and were extracted by Lt. [[TJ Murphy]] in a Pelican along with Crimson.<ref>''Spartan Ops'', [[Expendable/Lancer|S1E08 Lancer]]</ref>


==Personnel==
==Personnel==
*[[Cara Costabile]] - ''Team leader'', KIA
*Spartan [[Cara Costabile]] - ''Team leader'', KIA
*[[Bradford Gale]]
*Spartan [[Bradford Gale]]
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Fireteam Switchback.jpg|The Switchback survivors are rescued by Crimson.
</gallery>


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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==Sources==
==Sources==
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{{Ref/Sources}}


{{SPARTAN Teams}}
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[[Category:SPARTAN-IV teams|Switchback]]
[[Category:SPARTAN-IV teams|Switchback]]

Latest revision as of 09:34, August 14, 2022

This article is about the SPARTAN-IV fireteam. For the Spartan Ops chapter, see Scattered/Switchback.
Fireteam Switchback
Spartan-IVs (including Bradford Gale) from Fireteam Switchback in Warrens during Requiem Campaign, as seen in Halo 4 Spartan Ops Episode 7 Expendable Chapter 3 Lancer.

Active:

Active as of 2558

Affiliation:

United Nations Space Command

Branch:

Spartan

Size:

Five operators

Engagements:

Requiem Campaign

Commanders:

Cara Costabile (formerly)

 

Fireteam Switchback is a team of SPARTAN-IVs.

History[edit]

In 2558, during the Requiem Campaign, Switchback was assigned to investigate a Covenant dig site. Soon after, Switchback reported the Covenant were using a Harvester and they were encountering heavy resistance and were in need of reinforcements. Fireteam Crimson was closest to their location and was sent in response.[1] When Crimson arrived, they only found Switchback's blank IFF tags and heavy Covenant/Promethean resistance, though Switchback had succeeded in disabling the Harvester. Crimson proceeded to ensure the Harvester was permanently disabled before leaving the area.[2]

Spartan Miller later detected an SOS being broadcast on a Covenant frequency as Crimson took the area known as "Apex."[3] Subsequently, while Crimson was on a mission in the "Warrens" with Fireteam Lancer, Miller detected the strange signal again. The SOS led Crimson to the imprisoned Switchback whom they rescued. When questioned on Costabile's status Gale informed Commander Palmer that she had been killed by Covenant forces. With the help of Crimson and Lancer, the four surviving members of Switchback escaped their prison and were extracted by Lt. TJ Murphy in a Pelican along with Crimson.[4]

Personnel[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Spartan Ops, S1E06 Search and Destroy
  2. ^ Spartan Ops, S1E06 Switchback
  3. ^ Spartan Ops, S1E08 Unfinished Business
  4. ^ Spartan Ops, S1E08 Lancer