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Commissioned as a result of the success of the preceding [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II]] and [[SPARTAN-III Program|SPARTAN-III]] projects, the SPARTAN-IV Program was originally to be headed by SPARTAN-III lead [[Colonel]] [[James Ackerson]], with SPARTAN-II project lead [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] to be reassigned as Ackerson's subordinate.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 147''</ref> Ackerson was killed following the [[Battle of Mare Erythraeum]] and Halsey was arrested after returning from [[Onyx]], though ONI continued the program without the two.<ref name="infinity">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 422''</ref>
Commissioned as a result of the success of the preceding [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II]] and [[SPARTAN-III Program|SPARTAN-III]] projects, the SPARTAN-IV Program was originally to be headed by SPARTAN-III lead [[Colonel]] [[James Ackerson]], with SPARTAN-II project lead [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] to be reassigned as Ackerson's subordinate.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 147''</ref> Ackerson was killed following the [[Battle of Mare Erythraeum]] and Halsey was arrested after returning from [[Onyx]], though ONI continued the program without the two.<ref name="infinity">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 422''</ref>


Like the original [[ORION Project]], the SPARTAN-IV Program utilizes consenting adult volunteers selected from the other branches of the [[UNSC Defense Force]].<ref>'''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-IIs and SPARTAN-IIIs who survived the [[Human-Covenant War]] were offered to be integrated into the SPARTAN-IV Program.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 435''</ref> An unknown number of SPARTAN-IVs were active by [[2553]]. Some of them, including [[Majestic Squad]], were assigned to the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} before it was launched.<ref name="infinity"/> They trained with one another on the ''Infinity''<nowiki />'s state-of-the art combat deck (a training chamber that is capable of replicating environments), in order to constantly stay battle-ready.<ref name="gameinformer">'''Gameinformer''' (''May 2012''), ''pages 46-47''</ref>
Like the original [[ORION Project]], the SPARTAN-IV Program utilizes consenting adult volunteers selected from the other branches of the [[UNSC Defense Force]].<ref>'''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-IIs and SPARTAN-IIIs who survived the [[Human-Covenant War]] were offered to be integrated into the SPARTAN-IV Program.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 435''</ref> An unknown number of SPARTAN-IVs were active by [[2553]]. Some of them, including [[Majestic Squad]], were assigned to the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} before it was launched.<ref name="infinity"/> They trained with one another on the ''Infinity''<nowiki />'s state-of-the art combat deck (a training chamber that is capable of replicating environments), in order to constantly stay battle-ready.<ref name="gameinformer">'''Gameinformer''' (''May 2012''), ''pages 46-47''</ref>


The SPARTAN-IVs serve in a dedicated branch of the UNSCDF known simply as [[Spartan (branch)|"Spartan"]], whereas their forebears operated within other chains of command.<ref name="story">[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!an-epic-universe/story/6eeabce4-dc80-4aa3-b2aa-2f5d123b7514 '''Halo 4 Official Site:''' ''Story'']</ref> Unlike their predecessors, the SPARTAN-IVs are identified by their surnames rather than numeric tags. The SPARTAN-IVs have shown a great deal of solidarity, which is 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 armed services.<ref name="EH"/>
The SPARTAN-IVs serve in a dedicated branch of the UNSCDF known simply as [[Spartan (branch)|"Spartan"]], whereas their forebears operated within other chains of command.<ref name="story">[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!an-epic-universe/story/6eeabce4-dc80-4aa3-b2aa-2f5d123b7514 '''Halo 4 Official Site:''' ''Story'']</ref> Unlike their predecessors, the SPARTAN-IVs are identified by their surnames rather than numeric tags. The SPARTAN-IVs have shown a great deal of solidarity, which is 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 armed services.<ref name="EH"/>

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"There won't be any program; not like the Spartan-Twos, anyway or the Spartan-Threes, if I can help it. We're back to using consenting adults now, like we did in Project Orion"
— Margaret Parangosky[citation needed]

The SPARTAN-IV Program is the fourth iteration of the SPARTAN supersoldier program. It was conceived by Admiral Margaret Parangosky, the Commander-in-Chief of the Office of Naval Intelligence.

Background

Commissioned as a result of the success of the preceding SPARTAN-II and SPARTAN-III projects, the SPARTAN-IV Program was originally to be headed by SPARTAN-III lead Colonel James Ackerson, with SPARTAN-II project lead Dr. Catherine Halsey to be reassigned as Ackerson's subordinate.[1] Ackerson was killed following the Battle of Mare Erythraeum and Halsey was arrested after returning from Onyx, though ONI continued the program without the two.[2]

Like the original ORION Project, the SPARTAN-IV Program utilizes consenting adult volunteers selected from the other branches of the UNSC Defense Force.[3] Recruits are drawn from both career military veterans and young soldiers who show considerable promise.[4] The SPARTAN-IIs and SPARTAN-IIIs who survived the Human-Covenant War were offered to be integrated into the SPARTAN-IV Program.[5] An unknown number of SPARTAN-IVs were active by 2553. Some of them, including Majestic Squad, were assigned to the UNSC Infinity before it was launched.[2] They trained with one another on the Infinity's state-of-the art combat deck (a training chamber that is capable of replicating environments), in order to constantly stay battle-ready.[6]

The SPARTAN-IVs serve in a dedicated branch of the UNSCDF known simply as "Spartan", whereas their forebears operated within other chains of command.[7] Unlike their predecessors, the SPARTAN-IVs are identified by their surnames rather than numeric tags. The SPARTAN-IVs have shown a great deal of solidarity, which is 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 armed services.[4]

Personnel

Equipment

MJOLNIR Armor

Main article: MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)

SPARTAN-IVs are equipped with a second generation, lightweight variation of the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor.[6]

Augmentation procedures

Like the augmentations performed for the SPARTAN-IIs and the improved procedures utilized in the subsequent SPARTAN-III Program, the SPARTAN-IVs underwent a series of enhancement procedures in order to wear MJOLNIR armor.[7]

Gallery

  • A SPARTAN-IV from Making Halo 4: First Look.

    A SPARTAN-IV from Making Halo 4: First Look.

  • SPARTAN-IV recruits in their MJOLNIR bodysuits aboard Infinity.

    SPARTAN-IV recruits in their MJOLNIR bodysuits aboard Infinity.

  • A group of SPARTAN-IVs being outfitted with MJOLNIR armor by dedicated machinery.

    A group of SPARTAN-IVs being outfitted with MJOLNIR armor by dedicated machinery.

  • A SPARTAN-IV initiate receiving his Recruit helmet.

    A SPARTAN-IV initiate receiving his Recruit helmet.

  • A fully-equipped SPARTAN-IV steps out of the MJOLNIR assembly device.

    A fully-equipped SPARTAN-IV steps out of the MJOLNIR assembly device.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: Glasslands, page 147
  2. ^ a b Halo: Glasslands, page 422
  3. ^ Halo: Glasslands, page 434
  4. ^ a b Eleventh Hour reports, part 3
  5. ^ Halo: Glasslands, page 435
  6. ^ a b Gameinformer (May 2012), pages 46-47
  7. ^ a b Halo 4 Official Site: Story
  8. ^ a b YouTube - Halo 4: Spartan Ops Gameplay
  9. ^ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named panel
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n YouTube - Gamespot Halo 4 Limited Edition Unboxing
  11. ^ MightyApe.co.nz: Halo 4 Limited Edition screenshots

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