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'''UNSC Spartan''' is a ''[[Halo 3]]'' [[multiplayer]] [[achievement]]. This achievement | '''UNSC Spartan''' is a ''[[Halo 3]]'' [[multiplayer]] [[achievement]]. This achievement was earned when the player earned 12 [[Experience point|EXP]] and earned the rank of {{Rank/H3|sgt|1|grade}} in any one playlist on [[Xbox Live]]. The achievement was not awarded by the global ranking, only the individual playlist ranking system. It is represented by a gray plate with an eagle holding a gold thunderbolt on the right side and three gold arrows on the left, which is the Spartan insignia. | ||
Following the shutdown of [[Xbox 360]] ''Halo'' online services | Following the shutdown of [[Xbox 360]] ''Halo'' online services on January 13, [[2022]], this achievement is no longer attainable.{{Ref/Site|Id=shutdown2|D=23|M=1|Y=2022|URL=https://www.windowscentral.com/halo-xbox-360-servers-have-been-shut-down2021|Site=Windows Central|Page=Halo Xbox 360 servers have been shut down, ending an era}}{{Ref/Site|Id=shutdown1|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/sunsetting-halo-xbox-360-game-services-in-2021|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Sunsetting Halo Xbox 360 Game Services in 2021}} | ||
==Rewards== | ==Rewards== | ||
Unlocking this achievement rewards the player with the following; | Unlocking this achievement rewards the player with the following; | ||
*{{Gamerscore|15}} | *{{Gamerscore|15}} | ||
*[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]] multiplayer [[Armor | *[[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V|Mark V]] multiplayer [[Armor customization (Halo 3)|armor permutation]] | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The insignia representing the Spartan, which is an eagle carrying a thunderbolt and three arrows is identical to that of Zeus, a god in ancient Greek mythology. | *The insignia representing the Spartan, which is an eagle carrying a thunderbolt and three arrows is identical to that of Zeus, a god in ancient Greek mythology. | ||
*Above the eagle logo is the symbol used in the game ''[[Marathon]]''. | *Above the eagle logo is the symbol used in the game ''[[Marathon]]''. | ||
*Occasionally, if a player | *Occasionally, if a player skipped enough ranks too quickly, they would bypass the achievements' criteria, and were unable to ever unlock the achievement, even with the help of EXP loss to lower one's ranks. | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | {{Ref/Sources}} | ||
{{Halo 3 Achievements}} | {{Halo 3 Achievements}} | ||
[[Category:Halo 3 | [[Category:Halo 3 achievements]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:09, March 23, 2022
UNSC Spartan
UNSC Spartan is a Halo 3 multiplayer achievement. This achievement was earned when the player earned 12 EXP and earned the rank of 
Sergeant in any one playlist on Xbox Live. The achievement was not awarded by the global ranking, only the individual playlist ranking system. It is represented by a gray plate with an eagle holding a gold thunderbolt on the right side and three gold arrows on the left, which is the Spartan insignia.
Following the shutdown of Xbox 360 Halo online services on January 13, 2022, this achievement is no longer attainable.[1][2]
Rewards[edit]
Unlocking this achievement rewards the player with the following;
- 15
- Mark V multiplayer armor permutation
Trivia[edit]
- The insignia representing the Spartan, which is an eagle carrying a thunderbolt and three arrows is identical to that of Zeus, a god in ancient Greek mythology.
- Above the eagle logo is the symbol used in the game Marathon.
- Occasionally, if a player skipped enough ranks too quickly, they would bypass the achievements' criteria, and were unable to ever unlock the achievement, even with the help of EXP loss to lower one's ranks.
Sources[edit]
- ^ Windows Central, Halo Xbox 360 servers have been shut down, ending an era (Retrieved on Jan 23, 2022) [archive]
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Sunsetting Halo Xbox 360 Game Services in 2021 (Retrieved on Jun 1, 2020) [archive]
