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Projections calculated by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] concluded that by [[2525]] the instability of the [[outer colonies]] would result in widespread rebellions unless drastic military measures were instituted. The SPARTAN-II program would meet these requirement, creating a small group of elite soldiers meant to subdue insurrections in their infancy with precision strikes. In this way, civilian casualties might be minimized, civil war averted, and costly conventional solutions made unnecessary. | Projections calculated by the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] concluded that by [[2525]] the instability of the [[outer colonies]] would result in widespread rebellions unless drastic military measures were instituted. The SPARTAN-II program would meet these requirement, creating a small group of elite soldiers meant to subdue insurrections in their infancy with precision strikes. In this way, civilian casualties might be minimized, civil war averted, and costly conventional solutions made unnecessary. | ||
The project was led by [[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] of ONI's Section 3 and [[Franklin Mendez|Chief Petty Officer Mendez]] of the UNSC armed forces. Candidates for the program were selected from children deemed to possess superior physical and mental attributes. By [[2517]] | The project was led by [[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] of ONI's Section 3 and [[Franklin Mendez|Chief Petty Officer Mendez]] of the UNSC armed forces. Candidates for the program were selected from children deemed to possess superior physical and mental attributes. By [[2517]] 150 suitable candidates had been identified, but for budget reasons only half that number were "conscripted". Most were between 5 and 7 years old. To preserve the program's secrecy the children were replaced by [[Flash-Cloning|flash clones]]. | ||
Taken to [[Reach]] these child-soldiers began training under CPO Mendez. To marginalize the civilian lives they had once led their names became a combination of their given names and a number (like “[[John-117]]”), with family names being discarded. Seven years later they began receiving the [[Spartan Augmentation Procedures|physical augmentations]] that would ultimately make them Spartans. The procedures were risky and nearly half died as a result. A small number survived but some were physically crippled (such as [[SPARTAN-084]]), and these were discharged from the program and placed in non-combat positions where their enhanced mental faculties might still prove useful. Only 33 survived without complications and, now much improved, remained fit for combat duty. | Taken to [[Reach]] these child-soldiers began training under CPO Mendez. To marginalize the civilian lives they had once led their names became a combination of their given names and a number (like “[[John-117]]”), with family names being discarded. Seven years later they began receiving the [[Spartan Augmentation Procedures|physical augmentations]] that would ultimately make them Spartans. The procedures were risky and nearly half died as a result. A small number survived but some were physically crippled (such as [[SPARTAN-084]]), and these were discharged from the program and placed in non-combat positions where their enhanced mental faculties might still prove useful. Only 33 survived without complications and, now much improved, remained fit for combat duty. | ||
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Inevitably the small number of SPARTAN-IIs dwindled as casualties were sustained. As the exploits of the Spartans was a major propaganda boon to the UNSC, Section Two of ONI issued [[Spartan MIA Protocol|Directive 930]] stating that Spartans killed or crippled would be listed as “missing in action” or “wounded in action”, thus maintaining the illusion of Spartan invincibility. | Inevitably the small number of SPARTAN-IIs dwindled as casualties were sustained. As the exploits of the Spartans was a major propaganda boon to the UNSC, Section Two of ONI issued [[Spartan MIA Protocol|Directive 930]] stating that Spartans killed or crippled would be listed as “missing in action” or “wounded in action”, thus maintaining the illusion of Spartan invincibility. | ||
In late-[[2552]] all except three of the remaining Spartans rendezvoused at [[Reach]] to receive new orders for an operation that [[UNSC High Command|HIGHCOM]] hoped would end the war. They would commandeer a Covenant vessel, locate the [[High_Charity|Covenant “homeworld”]], and return with captured [[Prophet|Covenant leadership]]. | In late-[[2552]] all except three of the remaining Spartans rendezvoused at [[Reach]] to receive new orders for an operation that [[UNSC High Command|HIGHCOM]] hoped would end the war. They would commandeer a Covenant vessel, locate the [[High_Charity|Covenant “homeworld”]], and return with captured [[Prophet|Covenant leadership]]. To this end the Spartans were slated to be re-equipped with [[MJOLNIR armor#MJOLNIR Mark V|MJOLNIR Mark V]] suits. The A.I. [[Cortana]], carried within [[John-117]]'s armor, would serve as the strike force's hacker and technology specialist. | ||
However, all preparations were interrupted (and subsequently cancelled) by the Covenant [[Battle of Reach|assault on Reach]]. | However, all preparations were interrupted (and subsequently cancelled) by the Covenant [[Battle of Reach|assault on Reach]]. In the ensuing disaster most of the SPARTAN-IIs were killed. Two escaped, one critically wounded, aboard the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}, while a few remained trapped on Reach. At the time, only John-117 had received the new armor, however after the battle those that remained on Reach had the opportunity to upgrade as well. | ||
Following the [[Battle of Installation 04|events at Alpha Halo]] the Spartans were reunited at Reach. They then | Following the [[Battle of Installation 04|events at Alpha Halo]] the Spartans were reunited at Reach. They then carried out a strike that resulted in the [[Operation:_FIRST_STRIKE|destruction of a Covenant fleet anchorage]] which contributed to the UNSC victory at the [[First Battle of Earth]]. SPARTAN-IIs would go on to play pivotal roles at the [[Battle of Onyx]] and the [[Second Battle of Earth]]. | ||
== Technology == | == Technology == | ||
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*[[SPARTAN-043|SPARTAN-043: William]] - Confirmed KIA During A [[Battle of Onyx|Raid]] On ''Onyx'' | *[[SPARTAN-043|SPARTAN-043: William]] - Confirmed KIA During A [[Battle of Onyx|Raid]] On ''Onyx'' | ||
*[[SPARTAN-044|SPARTAN-044: Anton]] - Confirmed KIA by Covenant Plasma Torpedo | *[[SPARTAN-044|SPARTAN-044: Anton]] - Confirmed KIA by Covenant Plasma Torpedo | ||
*[[SPARTAN-051|SPARTAN-051: Kurt]] - | *[[SPARTAN-051|SPARTAN-051: Kurt]] - Confirmed KIA During A [[Battle of Onyx|Raid]] On ''Onyx'' | ||
*[[SPARTAN-058|SPARTAN-058: Linda]] - Active on Onyx | *[[SPARTAN-058|SPARTAN-058: Linda]] - Active on Onyx | ||
*[[SPARTAN-059|SPARTAN-059: Malcom]] - Confirmed KIA during [[Battle of Reach]] | *[[SPARTAN-059|SPARTAN-059: Malcom]] - Confirmed KIA during [[Battle of Reach]] | ||
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*Members of the conspicuous [[Gray Team]] and those of class 3 still remain as well. | *Members of the conspicuous [[Gray Team]] and those of class 3 still remain as well. | ||
A number of SPARTAN-IIs disappeared under dire circumstances and are presumed dead. However, since nobody witnessed their final fate it is possible they may reappear later. Some of those that fit into this category are: [[SPARTAN-044|Anton-044]], | A number of SPARTAN-IIs disappeared under dire circumstances and are presumed dead. However, since nobody witnessed their final fate it is possible they may reappear later. Some of those that fit into this category are: [[SPARTAN-044|Anton-044]], [[Spartan-James]] (number unknown), [[SPARTAN-029|Joshua-029]], [[SPARTAN-039|Isaac-039]] [[SPARTAN-008|Li-008]] and [[SPARTAN-030|Vinh-030]]. | ||
There is also some confusion concerning the number of SPARTAN-IIs in general. In [[Halo: The Fall of Reach]] it is cited that 68 children were in the program two years after its initiation out of 75 that were originally drafted. No mention is made of the whereabouts of the missing 7. After the augmentation process all 75 reappear, with 33 being successfully upgraded, 12 surviving but being crippled, and 30 being killed as a result of the procedures. | There is also some confusion concerning the number of SPARTAN-IIs in general. In [[Halo: The Fall of Reach]] it is cited that 68 children were in the program two years after its initiation out of 75 that were originally drafted. No mention is made of the whereabouts of the missing 7. After the augmentation process all 75 reappear, with 33 being successfully upgraded, 12 surviving but being crippled, and 30 being killed as a result of the procedures. | ||