Fireteam Switchback
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Fireteam Switchback is a team of SPARTAN-IVs.
History
In 2558, Switchback was assigned to investigate a Covenant dig site. Soon after, Switchback reported the Covenant were using a Harvester and they were encountering heavy resistance and were in need of reinforcements. Fireteam Crimson was closest to their location and was sent in response[1] When Crimson arrived they only found Switchback's blank IFF tags and heavy Covenant/Promethean resistance though Switchback had succeeded in disabling the Harvester.[2]
Spartan Miller later detected an SOS being broadcast on a Covenant frequency as Crimson destroyed plasma artilleries in Cyclone.[3]Subsequently, while Crimson was on a mission in the Warrens with Fireteam Lancer, Miller detected the strange signal again. The SOS led Crimson to the imprisoned Switchback whom they rescued. When questioned on Costabile's status Gale informed Commander Palmer that she had been killed by Covenant forces. With the help of Crimson and Lancer, the four surviving members of Switchback escaped their prison and were extracted by Lt. TJ Murphy in a Pelican along with Crimson.[4]
Personnel
- Cara Costabile - Team leader, KIA
- Bradford Gale
Gallery
- Fireteam Switchback.jpg
The Switchback survivors are rescued by Crimson.
List of appearances
- Halo 4
- Spartan Ops (First appearance)
Sources
- ^ Halo 4, Spartan Ops Episode 6 Chapter 4 Search and Destroy
- ^ Halo 4, Spartan Ops Episode 6 Chapter 4 Switchback
- ^ Halo 4, Spartan Ops Episode 8 Chapter 3 Majestic Rescue
- ^ Halo 4, Spartan Ops Episode 8 Chapter 3 Lancer
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