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=== The Human-Covenant War === | === The Human-Covenant War === | ||
The [[Human-Covenant War|conflict with the Covenant]] marked a change in the objectives of the program. Originally intended to quell rebellions the Spartans were now forced into battle against an opponent much superior to the UNSC. Although on an individual basis the Spartans were to frequently demonstrate their superiority over the enemy, the scope of their stunning successes | The [[Human-Covenant War|conflict with the Covenant]] marked a change in the objectives of the program. Originally intended to quell rebellions the Spartans were now forced into battle against an opponent much superior to the UNSC. Although on an individual basis the Spartans were to frequently demonstrate their superiority over the enemy, the scope of their stunning successes were only tactical in nature. Nonetheless, heroic rearguard and delaying actions saved countless human lives from the genocidal Covenant campaign. During the Covenant campaign it was decided to make the Spartan-II project public, in an effort to boost morale. | ||
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. | ||
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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. | 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 canceled ) by the Covenant [[Battle of Reach|assault on Reach]]. In the ensuing disaster most of the SPARTAN-IIs were killed. Two escaped (one was technically dead but later revived), aboard the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}, while the rest remained trapped on Reach. | However, all preparations were interrupted (and subsequently canceled) by the Covenant [[Battle of Reach|assault on Reach]]. In the ensuing disaster most of the SPARTAN-IIs were killed. Two escaped (one was technically dead but later revived), aboard the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}, while the rest remained trapped on Reach. | ||
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]]. | 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]]. | ||
The Spartan-IIs were sent on many missions such as the one were [[John-117]] ,[[Kelly-087]], [[Samuel-034]] ,and many others were sent on a mission to destroy a [[ | The Spartan-IIs were sent on many missions such as the one were [[John-117]], [[Kelly-087]], [[Samuel-034]], and many others were sent on a mission to destroy a [[Covenant]] Ship. [[Samuel-034]] got hit with a Plasma bolt by a Jackal early in the mission. When they had to plant the explosives and jump into space, John told Sam to stay behind instead of decompressing in space. Sam died but was probably recommended for the Silver Star or Medal of Honor. | ||
== Technology == | == Technology == | ||