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The '''SPARTAN-IV program''' is the fourth iteration of the [[SPARTAN programs|SPARTAN supersoldier projects]]. Like the original [[ORION Project]], the SPARTAN-IV program utilizes consenting adult volunteers selected from the other branches of the [[United Nations Space Command]], in contrast to the previous two programs which used children as candidates.<ref name="glass434">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 434''</ref> Recruits are drawn from both career military veterans and young soldiers who show considerable promise.<ref name="EH">'''[[Eleventh Hour reports]]''', ''part 3''</ref>
The '''SPARTAN-IV program''' is the fourth iteration of the [[SPARTAN programs|SPARTAN supersoldier projects]]. Like the original [[ORION Project]], the SPARTAN-IV program utilizes consenting adult volunteers selected from the other branches of the [[United Nations Space Command]], in contrast to the previous two programs which used children as candidates.<ref name="glass434">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 434''</ref> Recruits are drawn from both career military veterans and young soldiers who show considerable promise.<ref name="EH">'''[[Eleventh Hour reports]]''', ''part 3''</ref>


The [[SPARTAN-IV Augmentation Program|physical augmentations]] of the Spartan-IV supersoldiers are significantly less extensive than those of the two preceding programs, although their standard-issue [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2 Mjolnir armor]] is more technologically advanced, and designed to compensate for this drawback.<ref name="frankie">[https://web.archive.org/web/20160412160044/http://members.shaw.ca/laird2/temp/derp/interview.mp3 '''Frank O'Connor interview during San Diego Comic-Con 2012'''] 1:15 - 2:10</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|frankie}}<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2015/06/11/halo-5-guardians-unmasking-the-fireteam-hunting-master-chief.aspx '''Halo 5: Guardians – Unmasking The Fireteam Hunting Master Chief''']</ref> The Spartan-IVs serve in [[Spartan Operations]], an independent branch of the [[UNSC Armed Forces]] created for the oversight of their operations.<ref name="story">[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!an-epic-universe/story/6eeabce4-dc80-4aa3-b2aa-2f5d123b7514 '''Halo 4 Official Site:''' ''Story'']</ref>
The [[SPARTAN-IV Augmentation Program|physical augmentations]] of the Spartan-IV supersoldiers are significantly less extensive than those of the two preceding programs, although their standard-issue [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2 Mjolnir armor]] is more technologically advanced, and designed to compensate for this drawback.<ref name="frankie">[https://web.archive.org/web/20160412160044/http://members.shaw.ca/laird2/temp/derp/interview.mp3 '''Frank O'Connor interview during San Diego Comic-Con 2012'''] 1:15 - 2:10</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|frankie}}<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2015/06/11/halo-5-guardians-unmasking-the-fireteam-hunting-master-chief.aspx '''Halo 5: Guardians – Unmasking The Fireteam Hunting Master Chief''']</ref> The Spartan-IVs serve in [[Spartan Operations]], an independent branch of the [[United Nations Space Command]] armed forces created for the oversight of their operations.<ref name="story">[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!an-epic-universe/story/6eeabce4-dc80-4aa3-b2aa-2f5d123b7514 '''Halo 4 Official Site:''' ''Story'']</ref>


==History==
==History==
[[File:HI_Spartans.png|thumb|left|300px|Some of the first Spartan-IVs aboard ''Infinity''.{{clear}} (l-r) [[Edward Davis|Davis]], [[Joel Thomas|Thomas]], [[Sarah Palmer|Palmer]], [[Vladimir Scruggs|Scruggs]], and [[Yeong-hao Holst|Holst]].]]
[[File:HI Spartans.png|thumb|left|300px|Some of the first Spartan-IVs aboard ''Infinity''.{{clear}} (l-r) [[Edward Davis|Davis]], [[Joel Thomas|Thomas]], [[Sarah Palmer|Palmer]], [[Vladimir Scruggs|Scruggs]], and [[Yeong-hao Holst|Holst]].]]
The SPARTAN-IV program has its roots between [[2548]] and [[2550]], when ONI began to experiment with adding limited [[Biological augmentation|enhancements]] to select groups of special operators.<ref name="HOSFM87">'''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''', ''page 87''</ref> After [[Victor Gallardo]], [[Dorian Nguyen]], [[Evie Rousseau]] and [[Saskia Nazari]] were exposed to the deadly effects of a Forerunner artifact, ONI offered them the chance to become part of the program, having discovered that [[Owen-B096]]'s genetic enhancements as a [[Spartan-III]] made him immune to the same effects. With the dying Victor's parents having already agreed on his behalf, ONI started the augmentations before they told the other three which appeared to be working. After considering their options, the rest of the group agreed to undergo the augmentations and join the new program, both to survive and to continue fighting the Covenant.<ref>'''[[Halo: Meridian Divide]]''', ''Chapter 21''</ref>
The SPARTAN-IV program has its roots between [[2548]] and [[2550]], when ONI began to experiment with adding limited [[Biological augmentation|enhancements]] to select groups of special operators.<ref name="HOSFM87">'''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''', ''page 87''</ref> After [[Victor Gallardo]], [[Dorian Nguyen]], [[Evelyn Rousseau]] and [[Saskia Nazari]] were exposed to the deadly effects of a Forerunner artifact, ONI offered them the chance to become part of the program, having discovered that [[Owen-B096]]'s genetic enhancements as a [[Spartan-III]] made him immune to the same effects. With the dying Victor's parents having already agreed on his behalf, ONI started the augmentations before they told the other three which appeared to be working. After considering their options, the rest of the group agreed to undergo the augmentations and join the new program, both to survive and to continue fighting the Covenant.{{Ref/Novel|Id=MerDi21|MerDi|Chapter=21}}


At some point prior to the instatement of the current SPARTAN-IV program in [[2553]],{{Ref/Reuse|wp spartans}} elements within the [[Office of Naval Intelligence#Section Three|Office of Naval Intelligence's Section III]] authorized a prototypical phase without approval from [[UNSC High Command|High Command]]. This incarnation was intended to produce supersoldiers whose physical prowess rendered [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]] redundant. However, only one of the ten volunteer test subjects survived the augmentation process. The survivor, [[Ilsa Zane]], was driven mad by the experience and was folded into ONI. Despite the project's failure, Zane was considered the original Spartan-IV.{{Ref/Reuse|HI3}}
At some point prior to the instatement of the current SPARTAN-IV program in [[2553]],{{Ref/Reuse|wp spartans}} elements within the [[Office of Naval Intelligence#Section Three|Office of Naval Intelligence's Section III]] authorized a prototypical phase without approval from [[UNSC High Command|High Command]]. This incarnation was intended to produce supersoldiers whose physical prowess rendered [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]] redundant. However, only one of the ten volunteer test subjects survived the augmentation process. The survivor, [[Ilsa Zane]], was driven mad by the experience and was folded into ONI. Despite the project's failure, Zane was considered the original Spartan-IV.{{Ref/Reuse|HI3}}
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Unlike their predecessors, the Spartan-IVs are identified by their surnames rather than numeric tags (due to their volunteered enlistment rather than conscription). The Spartan-IVs have shown a great deal of solidarity, especially impressive given the short time they have served together. Many of them have adopted colloquialisms first used by the Spartan-IIs, such as "Alpha Bravo" for "Alien Bastard". Psychologists assert that this camaraderie and cohesiveness will help distinguish the Spartan-IVs, and the Spartan branch as a whole, from the other UNSC branches.{{Ref/Reuse|EH}}
Unlike their predecessors, the Spartan-IVs are identified by their surnames rather than numeric tags (due to their volunteered enlistment rather than conscription). The Spartan-IVs have shown a great deal of solidarity, especially impressive given the short time they have served together. Many of them have adopted colloquialisms first used by the Spartan-IIs, such as "Alpha Bravo" for "Alien Bastard". Psychologists assert that this camaraderie and cohesiveness will help distinguish the Spartan-IVs, and the Spartan branch as a whole, from the other UNSC branches.{{Ref/Reuse|EH}}


===List of SPARTAN-IV units and personnel known===
===List of known SPARTAN-IV units and personnel===
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; margin:2px auto; vertical-align:top;"
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; margin:2px auto; vertical-align:top;"
!Unit
!Unit
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|KIA
|KIA
|
|
*[[Fredric Zurenia]]<ref name="SOS1E3">[[Spartan Ops|'''Spartan Ops''']], [[S1/Catherine|S1E3 ''Spartan Mountain'']]</ref>
*[[Fredric Zurenia]] - ''KIA''<ref name="SOS1E3">[[Spartan Ops|'''Spartan Ops''']], [[S1/Catherine|S1E3 ''Spartan Mountain'']]</ref>
*[[Scott Macrae]]{{Ref/Reuse|SOS1E3}}
*[[Scott Macrae]] - ''KIA''{{Ref/Reuse|SOS1E3}}
*Several unnamed Spartans{{Ref/Reuse|SOS1E3}}
*Several unnamed Spartans{{Ref/Reuse|SOS1E3}}
|A science attache unit; killed during the [[Requiem Campaign]] after being shot down in [[Two Giants]].{{Ref/Reuse|SOS1E3}}
|A science attache unit; killed during the [[Requiem Campaign]] after being shot down in [[Two Giants]].{{Ref/Reuse|SOS1E3}}
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*[[Taylor Miles]]
*[[Taylor Miles]]
*[[Gretchen Ketola]]
*[[Gretchen Ketola]]
|Original ODST squad disbanded in 2554 and reinstated as a Spartan team in 2558.
|Disbanded as ODST Fireteam after [[Draco III rebellion]] in 2554. Reinstated as Spartan Fireteam after [[Battle of Cassidy III]] in 2558.
|-
|-
|[[Fireteam Apex]]
|[[Fireteam Apex]]
|Active
|Active
|''unknown''
|''unknown''
|Participated in the Requiem Campaign<ref name="War Games Session Summary">[[Halo 4 Limited Edition|'''Halo 4 Limited Edition]] —''' ''War Games Session Summary''</ref>
|Participated in the Requiem Campaign<ref name="War Games Session Summary">[[Halo 4 Limited Edition|Halo 4 Limited Edition]] — ''War Games Session Summary''</ref>
|-
|-
|[[Fireteam Apollo]]
|[[Fireteam Apollo]]
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|KIA
|KIA
|
|
*[[Ernst Deming]]<ref>[[Spartan Ops|'''Spartan Ops''']], [[S1/Departure|S1E1 ''Departure'']]</ref>
*[[Ernst Deming]]<ref>[[Spartan Ops|'''Spartan Ops''']], [[S1/Departure|S1E1 ''Departure'']]</ref> - ''KIA''
*[[Estey-Bethel]]{{Ref/Reuse|War Games Session Summary}}
*[[Estey-Bethel]]{{Ref/Reuse|War Games Session Summary}} - ''KIA''
*[[Lincoln]]{{Ref/Reuse|War Games Session Summary}}
*[[Lincoln]]{{Ref/Reuse|War Games Session Summary}} - ''KIA''
*[[Dunlap]]{{Ref/Reuse|War Games Session Summary}}
*[[Dunlap]]{{Ref/Reuse|War Games Session Summary}} - ''KIA''
*[[Casillas]]{{Ref/Reuse|War Games Session Summary}}
*[[Casillas]]{{Ref/Reuse|War Games Session Summary}} - ''KIA''
*[[Tashi]]{{Ref/Reuse|War Games Session Summary}}
*[[Tashi]]{{Ref/Reuse|War Games Session Summary}} - ''KIA''
|Killed in action after being shot down during the Requiem Campaign<ref>[[Spartan Ops|'''Spartan Ops''']], [[S1/Didact's Hand|S1E4 ''Didact's Hand'']]: ''Chapter 1: Hairy Call''</ref>
|Killed in action after being shot down during the Requiem Campaign<ref>[[Spartan Ops|'''Spartan Ops''']], [[S1/Didact's Hand|S1E4 ''Didact's Hand'']]: ''Chapter 1: Hairy Call''</ref>
|-
|[[Fireteam Cerberus]]
|Unknown
|''unknown''
|''unknown''
|-
|-
|[[Fireteam Crimson]]
|[[Fireteam Crimson]]
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|[[Fireteam Colossus]]
|[[Fireteam Colossus]]
|Active
|Active
|''unknown''
|Four Spartan-IVs
|Participated in the initial ambush in the [[Raid on Oth Lodon]]
|Participated in the initial ambush in the [[Raid on Oth Lodon]]
|-
|-
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|''unknown''
|''unknown''
|Participated in the initial ambush during the [[Ambush at Oth Lodon]]
|Participated in the initial ambush during the [[Ambush at Oth Lodon]]
|-
|[[Fireteam Ferret]]
|Unknown
|''unknown''
|''unknown''
|-
|-
|[[Fireteam Forest]]
|[[Fireteam Forest]]
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*[[Gustavo Esposito]]
*[[Gustavo Esposito]]
*[[R. D. Verrat]]
*[[R. D. Verrat]]
|Aided Crimson in acquiring replace power supply for the [[Harvester]]<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''Episode 10, Chapter 3: "Seize the Power"''</ref>
|Aided Crimson in acquiring replace power supply for the [[Za'zayara-pattern Harvester|Harvester]]<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''Episode 10, Chapter 3: "Seize the Power"''</ref>
|-
|[[Fireteam Grizzly]]
|Unknown
|''unknown''
|''unknown''
|-
|[[Fireteam Hellhound]]
|Unknown
|''unknown''
|''unknown''
|-
|-
|[[Fireteam Horse]]
|[[Fireteam Horse]]
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|''unknown''
|''unknown''
|Participated in the Requiem Campaign{{Ref/Reuse|War Games Session Summary}}
|Participated in the Requiem Campaign{{Ref/Reuse|War Games Session Summary}}
|-
|[[Fireteam Hydra]]
|Unknown
|''unknown''
|''unknown''
|-
|-
|[[Fireteam Ivy]]
|[[Fireteam Ivy]]
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|[[Fireteam Intrepid]]
|[[Fireteam Intrepid]]
|Active
|Active
|''unknown''
|
|Participated in [[Battle of New Mohács]]{{Ref/Novel|Id=HSoR16|HSoR|Chapter=16}}
*[[Si Wheeler]]
*[[Tomas Horvath]]
|Participated in the [[Battle of New Mohács]],{{Ref/Novel|Id=HSoR16|HSoR|Chapter=16}} and the [[Battle for Installation 07]]{{Ref/Game|Id=Hi|Hi}}
|-
|-
|[[Fireteam Jackknife]]
|[[Fireteam Jackknife]]
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|-
|-
|[[Fireteam Lancer]]
|[[Fireteam Lancer]]
|Active
|Unknown
|
|
*[[Terry Hedge]]
*[[Terry Hedge]] - ''KIA''
|Participated in the Requiem Campaign{{Ref/Reuse|War Games Session Summary}}
|Participated in the Requiem Campaign.{{Ref/Reuse|War Games Session Summary}} In 2559, the team participated in the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]]
|-
|[[Fireteam Leviathan]]
|KIA
|Four SPARTAN-IVs{{Ref/Novel|Id=Saturn|Halo: Saturn Devouring His Son}}
|Wiped out during the [[Outbreak at Site 22]].{{Ref/Reuse|Saturn}}
|-
|-
|[[Fireteam Majestic]]
|[[Fireteam Majestic]]
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*[[Naiya Ray]]
*[[Naiya Ray]]
|Participated in the Requiem Campaign, the Ambush at Oth Lodon, [[Operation: WHISTLE STOP]], and the Battle of Aktis IV
|Participated in the Requiem Campaign, the Ambush at Oth Lodon, [[Operation: WHISTLE STOP]], and the Battle of Aktis IV
|-
|[[Fireteam Mako]]
|Unknown
|''unknown''
|''unknown''
|-
|-
|[[Fireteam Osiris]]
|[[Fireteam Osiris]]
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*[[Jameson Locke]]
*[[Jameson Locke]]
*[[Holly Tanaka]]
*[[Holly Tanaka]]
*[[Olympia Vale]]
*[[Olympia Vale]] - ''Formerly''
*[[Edward Buck]]  - ''Formerly''
*[[Edward Buck]]  - ''Formerly''
|Participated in the battles of [[Battle of Kamchatka|Kamchatka]], [[Battle of Meridian (2558)|Meridian]], [[Battle of Nuusra|Nuusra]], [[Battle of Sunaion|Sunaion]], and [[Battle of Genesis|Genesis]]. Were sent to retrieve [[John-117]] and the rest of [[Blue Team]] after they were declared AWOL in [[2558]]. Edward Buck subsequently left to reform [[Alpha-Nine]].
|Participated in the battles of [[Battle of Kamchatka|Kamchatka]], [[Battle of Meridian (2558)|Meridian]], [[Battle of Nuusra|Nuusra]], [[Battle of Sunaion|Sunaion]], and [[Battle of Genesis|Genesis]]. Were sent to retrieve [[John-117]] and the rest of [[Blue Team]] after they were declared AWOL in [[2558]]. Edward Buck subsequently left to reform [[Alpha-Nine]]. Jameson Locke was deployed on [[Operation: BREAKER TRIP]] in December [[2559]].
|-
|[[Fireteam Phoenix]]
|Unknown
|''unknown''
|''unknown''
|-
|-
|[[Fireteam Rhino]]
|[[Fireteam Rhino]]
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|
|
*[[Horatio Fry]]
*[[Horatio Fry]]
|Participated in the [[Battle of Requiem]] and it's campaign months after{{Ref/Reuse|War Games Session Summary}}
*[[Jason Kidman]]
*[[Bonita Stone]] - ''KIA''
*[[Nina Kovan]]
|Participated in the [[Battle of Requiem]] and its campaign months after{{Ref/Reuse|War Games Session Summary}}. In 2559, the team participated in the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]].
|-
|-
|[[Fireteam Stingray]]
|[[Fireteam Stingray]]
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*[[Cara Costabile]] - ''KIA''
*[[Cara Costabile]] - ''KIA''
*[[Bradford Gale]]
*[[Bradford Gale]]
|Captured during a mission to destroy a [[Harvester]] during the Requiem Campaign<ref name="Episode 6 Chapter 4 Commentary">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8mHVIcS7aI '''YouTube -''' ''Halo 4: Spartan Ops - Episode 6 Chapter 4 Developer Commentary'']</ref> Later rescued by [[Fireteam Crimson]] and [[Fireteam Lancer]].<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Expendable|S1E8 ''Expendable'']]: ''Chapter 3: Lancer''</ref>  
|Captured during a mission to destroy a [[Za'zayara-pattern Harvester|Harvester]] during the Requiem Campaign<ref name="Episode 6 Chapter 4 Commentary">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8mHVIcS7aI '''YouTube -''' ''Halo 4: Spartan Ops - Episode 6 Chapter 4 Developer Commentary'']</ref> Later rescued by [[Fireteam Crimson]] and [[Fireteam Lancer]].<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', [[S1/Expendable|S1E8 ''Expendable'']]: ''Chapter 3: Lancer''</ref>  
|-
|-
|[[Fireteam Sydney]]
|[[Fireteam Sydney]]
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|-
|-
|[[Fireteam Taurus]]
|[[Fireteam Taurus]]
|Active
|Unknown
|
|
*[[Griffin]]
*[[Hudson Griffin]] - ''KIA''
*[[Vettel]]
*[[Bertold Vettel]] - Status unknown
*[[Oshiro]]
*[[Oshiro]] - Status unknown
*[[Dimka]]
*[[Dimka]] - Status unknown
|Participated in Battle of New Mohács{{Ref/Reuse|HSoR16}}
|Participated in Battle of New Mohács{{Ref/Reuse|HSoR16}} and the Battle for Installation 07{{Ref/Reuse|Hi}}
|-
|-
|[[Fireteam Tower]]
|[[Fireteam Tower]]
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|Five Spartan-IVs
|Five Spartan-IVs
|''unknown''
|''unknown''
|-
|[[Fireteam Windfall]]
|Active
|
*[[Vedrana Makovich]] - ''KIA''
*[[Henri Malik]] - ''KIA''
*Two other Spartan-IVs
|Participated in the Battle for Installation 07{{Ref/Reuse|Hi}}
|-
|-
|[[Fireteam Wolf]]
|[[Fireteam Wolf]]
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|}
|}


;Unknown
;Unknown units
*[[Bethany Kossup]]
*[[Bethany Kossup]]
*[[Dorian Nguyen]]
*[[Edward Davis]] - ''KIA'' during the [[Battle of Draetheus V]]
*[[Edward Davis]] - ''KIA'' during the [[Battle of Draetheus V]]
*[[Elias Holt]]
*[[Elias Holt]]
*[[Evelyn Rousseau]]
*[[Frank Kodiak]]
*[[Frank Kodiak]]
*[[Hideo Wakahisa]] - ''KIA''
*[[Hideo Wakahisa]] - ''KIA''
*[[Hieu Dinh]]
*[[M. Jaide]]
*[[Joel Thomas]]
*[[Joel Thomas]]
*[[Kovsky]]
*[[Kovsky]]
*[[Laurette Agryna]]
*[[Orzel]]
*[[Orzel]]
*[[Panago]] - ''KIA'' during the Battle for Installation 07
*[[Rosado]]
*[[Rudolf Schein]] - Formerly; defected to the [[United Rebel Front]]. ''KIA''
*[[Rudolf Schein]] - Formerly; defected to the [[United Rebel Front]]. ''KIA''
*[[Sarkar]] - ''KIA'' during the Battle for Installation 07
*[[Saskia Nazari]]
*[[Sigrid Eklund]]
*[[Theodore Sorel]] - ''KIA''
*[[Yeong-hao Holst]]
*[[Yeong-hao Holst]]
*[[Victor Gallardo]]
*[[Victor Gallardo]]
*[[Dorian Nguyen]]
*[[Saskia Nazari]]
*[[Evie Rousseau]]
*[[Unidentified Spartan-IV|Unidentified Spartan]]
*[[Unidentified Spartan-IV|Unidentified Spartan]]
*Several Spartans killed by [[Gek 'Lhar]]
*Unidentified Spartan-IV headhunter - ''KIA'' in 2559 after being captured by their target, [[Inka 'Saham]]
*Multiple Spartans killed by [[Gek 'Lhar]]
*Seventy-six Spartans killed by [[Leonidas]] in the destruction of [[Laconia Station]]


===Discharged===
===Discharged===
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Spartan-IVs are equipped with the MJOLNIR [GEN2], the second-generation version of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]].{{Ref/Reuse|gameinformer}} Because of the Spartan-IVs' less extensive biological augmentations, the GEN2 armor boosts its wearer's reactions, speed, and strength to a greater degree than the first-generation Mjolnir.{{Ref/Reuse|frankie}}
Spartan-IVs are equipped with the MJOLNIR [GEN2], the second-generation version of the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]].{{Ref/Reuse|gameinformer}} Because of the Spartan-IVs' less extensive biological augmentations, the GEN2 armor boosts its wearer's reactions, speed, and strength to a greater degree than the first-generation Mjolnir.{{Ref/Reuse|frankie}}


An assortment of armor configurations are available for all new Spartans per [[UNSC Regulation 3A-950]], and Spartans are capable of customizing their individual armor set with modular components from a wide range of special-purpose variants, based on their personal preferences, specialization and mission requirements. Selecting variants for purely cosmetic reasons is discouraged. It is strictly forbidden for Spartans to attempt to repair or modify their armor; all armor maintenance is only to be performed by qualified Class-61 technicians in dedicated facilities.<ref name="packet">'''[[Halo 4 Limited Edition]]''' - ''[[Infinity Briefing Packet]]''</ref> Unlike the generally green coloration of the Spartan-IIs' Mjolnir armor, Spartan-IV armor comes in a profusion of distinct color patterns, with the members of specific teams often sporting a consistent coloration.{{Ref/Reuse|spops}} However, any customization of the armor color must be in accordance to [[UNSC Equipment Code 20.00.62]].{{Ref/Reuse|packet}}
An assortment of armor configurations are available for all new Spartans per [[UNSC Regulation 3A-950]], and Spartans are capable of customizing their individual armor set with modular components from a wide range of special-purpose variants, based on their personal preferences, specialization, and mission requirements. Selecting variants for purely cosmetic reasons is discouraged. It is strictly forbidden for Spartans to attempt to repair or modify their armor; all armor maintenance is only to be performed by qualified Class-61 technicians in dedicated facilities.<ref name="packet">'''[[Halo 4 Limited Edition]]''' - ''[[Infinity Briefing Packet]]''</ref> Unlike the generally green coloration of the Spartan-IIs' Mjolnir armor, Spartan-IV armor comes in a profusion of distinct color patterns, with the members of specific teams often sporting a consistent coloration.{{Ref/Reuse|spops}} However, any customization of the armor color must be in accordance to [[UNSC Equipment Code 20.00.62]].{{Ref/Reuse|packet}}


The standard-issue armor set for Spartan-IV (at least those assigned to {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}) is the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Recruit|Recruit]] variant,<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''Recruit armor description''</ref> colored gray and gold.<ref>'''Halo 4''' campaign level ''[[Infinity (level)|Infinity]]''</ref><ref name="spops">'''Spartan Ops'''</ref> Spartan-IVs also have access to more specialized equipment depending on their missions, example being the [[Infinity Actual Kit]], and [[Forerunner Hybrid Kit]].
The standard-issue armor set for Spartan-IV (at least those assigned to {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}) is the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Recruit|Recruit]] variant,<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''Recruit armor description''</ref> colored gray and gold.<ref>'''Halo 4''' campaign level ''[[Infinity (level)|Infinity]]''</ref><ref name="spops">'''Spartan Ops'''</ref> Spartan-IVs also have access to more specialized equipment depending on their missions, example being the [[Infinity Actual Kit]], and [[Forerunner Hybrid Kit]].
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===Augmentation procedures===
===Augmentation procedures===
{{Main|SPARTAN-IV Augmentation Program}}
{{Main|SPARTAN-IV Augmentation Program}}
Like [[SPARTAN-II augmentation procedures|the augmentations]] performed for the [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-IIs]] and the [[Project CHRYSANTHEMUM|improved procedures]] utilized in the subsequent [[SPARTAN-III program]], the Spartan-IVs undergo a series of procedures to enhance their physical capabilities and to wear Mjolnir powered armor.{{Ref/Reuse|story}} The technology used in the two preceding SPARTAN programs necessitated that the candidates meet exceedingly strict genetic qualifications as well as the application of the enhancements on preteens, to avoid the catastrophic failure rates produced by the augmentation of adult subjects in the [[ORION Project]].<ref>'''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]'''</ref> By the time of the initiation of the SPARTAN-IV program, the technology had advanced to the point that adults could be augmented without major risk,<ref>'''Halo: New Blood''', ''page 52'' (Google Play edition)</ref> although the improvements to the subject's strength and speed are not as extensive as in the previous two programs.{{Ref/Reuse|frankie}}<ref>'''Halo: New Blood''', ''page 113'' (Google Play edition)</ref>
Like [[SPARTAN-II augmentation procedures|the augmentations]] performed for the [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-IIs]] and the [[Project CHRYSANTHEMUM|improved procedures]] utilized in the subsequent [[SPARTAN-III program]], the Spartan-IVs undergo a series of procedures to enhance their physical capabilities and to wear Mjolnir powered armor.{{Ref/Reuse|story}} The technology used in the two preceding SPARTAN programs necessitated that the candidates meet exceedingly strict genetic qualifications as well as the application of the enhancements on preteens, to avoid the catastrophic failure rates produced by the augmentation of adult subjects in the [[ORION Project]].<ref>'''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]'''</ref> By the time of the initiation of the SPARTAN-IV program, the technology had advanced to the point that adults could be augmented without major risk,<ref>'''Halo: New Blood''', ''page 52'' (Google Play edition)</ref> although the improvements to the subject's strength and speed are not as extensive as in the previous two programs.{{Ref/Reuse|frankie}}<ref>'''Halo: New Blood''', ''page 113'' (Google Play edition)</ref> The genetic enhancements were similar to the ones in the Spartan-III augmentations and were believed to be the only possible treatment against deadly genetic damage caused by a Forerunner artifact on [[Meridian]], the Spartan-III augmentations having rendered [[Owen-B096]] immune to the same issue.{{Ref/Reuse|MerDi21}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:HO-Spartans&Elites.png|Spartan-IVs and Sangheili in the War Games simulator aboard [[Anvil Station]] in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
File:HO-Spartans&Elites.png|Spartan-IVs and Sangheili in the War Games simulator aboard [[Anvil Station]] in ''[[Halo Online]]''.
File:Halo Icons.jpg|Mark IV-clad Spartan-IV figures from the first [[Halo Legendary Crate]].
File:Halo Icons.jpg|Mark IV-clad Spartan-IV figures from the first [[Halo Legendary Crate]].
File:HM-SpartanIVs.png|Spartan-IVs in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''.
File:HM SpartanIVs.jpg|Spartan-IVs in ''[[Halo Mythos]]''.
File:HM BetrayalOnTalitsa.jpg|[[Alpha-Nine]] as Spartan-IVs.
File:HM BetrayalOnTalitsa.jpg|[[Alpha-Nine]] as Spartan-IVs.
File:HSFM SpartanMaintenance.jpg|Spartans performing maintenance on an MA5D assault rifle.
File:HSFM SpartansWIP.jpg|Work-in-progress art of Spartan-IVs for the ''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''.
File:HSFM SpartanMaintenance.jpg|Spartans performing maintenance on an MA5D assault rifle in the ''Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual''.
File:HINF Concept Spartan getting armor.jpg|Concept art for ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' of a Spartan-IV receiving their armor.
File:HINF Concept Spartan Academy.jpg|Concept art of Spartan-IVs gathered in a hangar.
File:HINF Concept Spartan Graduation.jpg|Concept art of Spartan-IVs graduating from training.
File:HINF Concept Spartan Fireteam Velociraptor.jpg|Concept art of a Spartan-IV fireteam.
File:HINF Concept Spartans assaulted.jpg|Concept art of a Spartan-IV fireteam in combat.
File:HInf Spartan Laurette addressing Spartans.png|Commander Agryna with Spartan-IV recruits.
File:HINF Recharge Battle.jpg|Spartan-IVs in a War Games simulation on [[Recharge]].
File:TheThirdLife IlsaZane.jpg|[[Ilsa Zane]], a Spartan-IV defector who joined the [[Banished]].
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*''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''
*''[[Halo: Hunters in the Dark]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
**''[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition|Limited Edition]]''
**''[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition dossiers|Limited Edition dossiers]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo Fractures]]''
*''[[Halo Fractures]]''
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*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo: Vertical Umbrage]]''
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]''
*''[[Halo: Sunrise on Sanghelios]]''
*''[[Halo: Saturn Devouring His Son]]''
*''[[Halo: Trial of Reckoning]]''
*''[[Halo: The Third Life]]''
*''[[Halo: Flashpoint]]''


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