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The '''SPARTAN-IV Program''' was the fourth generation of the [[SPARTAN Program]] consisting of members recruited from the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]'s military who were [[SPARTAN-IV augmentation procedures|augmented]] to be capable of wearing a new variant of the [[MJOLNIR GEN2]] armor. This phase was initiated by Admiral Margaret Parangosky after the [[Human-Covenant war]].<ref name="Halo page 422">'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 422''</ref>
 
The '''SPARTAN-IV Program''' was the fourth generation of the [[SPARTAN Program]] consisting of members recruited from the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]]'s military who were [[SPARTAN-IV augmentation procedures|augmented]] to be capable of wearing a new variant of the [[MJOLNIR GEN2]] armor. This phase was initiated by Admiral Margaret Parangosky after the [[Human-Covenant war]].<ref name="Halo page 422">'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 422''</ref>
   
Similar to the original [[ORION Project]], the SPARTAN-IV Program would only consist of adult volunteers as opposed to young children.<ref name="Halo: Glasslands434">'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 434''</ref> When the program was started, surviving members of previous Spartan generations were offered an opportunity to be integrated into it.<ref name="Page435">'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 435''</ref> Spartan IV recruits are drawn from active combat veterans of any branch as well as young soldiers who show potential to be Humanity's next guardians.<ref name="EH">'''[[Eleventh Hour reports]]''', ''part 3''</ref> The physical augmentations of the Spartan IV's, while more advanced than their predecessors, still can not produce similar results without risk of a high failure rate. This drawback is reconciled by modifying the individual to a close margin of the 2 previous spartan programs physical results and then relying on MJOLNIR GEN2 armor to enhance the Spartan's abilities even more than that of [[MJOLNIR]] GEN1 armor.<ref name="frankie">[http://members.shaw.ca/laird2/temp/derp/interview.mp3 '''Frank O'Connor interview during San Diego Comic-Con 2012'''] 1:15 - 2:10</ref>
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Similar to the original [[ORION Project]], the SPARTAN-IV Program would only consist of adult volunteers as opposed to young children.<ref name="Halo: Glasslands434">'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 434''</ref> When the program was started, surviving members of previous Spartan generations were offered an opportunity to be integrated into it.<ref name="Page435">'''[[Halo: Glasslands]]''', ''page 435''</ref> SPARTAN-IV recruits are drawn from active combat veterans of any branch as well as young soldiers who show potential to be Humanity's next guardians.<ref name="EH">'''[[Eleventh Hour reports]]''', ''part 3''</ref> The physical augmentations of the SPARTAN-IVs, while more advanced than their predecessors, still can not produce similar results without risk of a high failure rate. This drawback is reconciled by modifying the individual to a close margin of the 2 previous spartan programs physical results and then relying on MJOLNIR GEN2 armor to enhance the Spartan's abilities even more than that of [[MJOLNIR]] GEN1 armor.<ref name="frankie">[http://members.shaw.ca/laird2/temp/derp/interview.mp3 '''Frank O'Connor interview during San Diego Comic-Con 2012'''] 1:15 - 2:10</ref>
   
 
==History==
 
==History==
Sometime prior to the public iteration of the Spartan IV program, [[Office of Naval Intelligence|O.N.I]] Section III authorized a top secret, experimental phase of the program, without direct permission from High Command. This variation of the program would attempt to produce super-soldiers whose physical prowess rendered [[MJOLNIR]] obsolete. Only one of the ten candidates survived the augmentation process. The only survivor, [[Ilsa Zane]], was considered mentally unstable due to the augmentations and was force deep within the layers of [[Office of Naval Intelligence|O.N.I]]. Despite the near fruitless efforts of the project, Ilsa Zane is considered the original Spartan IV.<ref name="Initiation3">'''Halo Initiation''' - ''Issue 3''</ref>
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Sometime prior to the public iteration of the SPARTAN-IV program, [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] Section III authorized a top secret, experimental phase of the program, without direct permission from High Command. This variation of the program would attempt to produce super-soldiers whose physical prowess rendered [[MJOLNIR]] obsolete. Only one of the ten candidates, [[Ilsa Zane]], survived the augmentation process. She was considered mentally unstable due to the augmentations and was forced deep within the layers of ONI.<ref name="Initiation3">'''Halo Initiation''' - ''Issue 3''</ref>
   
The current Spartan IV program was commissioned because of the success of the [[Spartan II]] program and the [[Spartan III]] program. The program was initiated by [[Musa-096]], a washout of the Spartan II program's augmentation process. Even with his resentment for Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Halsey, Musa recognized the importance that Spartans had in the effort of protecting Humanity even after the [[Human-Covenant war]].<ref name="HI1">'''[[Halo: Initiation]]''', ''[[Halo: Initiation Issue 1|Issue 1]]''</ref> The Spartan IV program was approved by Admiral [[Margaret Orlenda Parangosky]], when she was still in command of the Office of Naval Intelligence. At first, Parangosky wanted Ackerson to head the program with Halsey by his side. However, [[James Ackerson]] died during the aftermath of the [[Battle of Mare Erythraeum]] and Halsey was arrested after returning from ONYX.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 147''</ref> Despite this, the program was continued by Musa and [[Jun-A266]], a former member of the [[SPARTAN-III Alpha Company]].<ref name="Halo page 422" /><ref name="HI1" />
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The current SPARTAN-IV program was commissioned due to the success of the [[SPARTAN-II Program]] and the [[SPARTAN-III Program]]. The program was initiated by [[Musa-096]], a washout of the SPARTAN-II program's augmentation process. Even with his resentment for Dr. Catherine Halsey, Musa recognized the importance that SPARTANs had in the effort of protecting Humanity, even after the [[Human-Covenant war]].<ref name="HI1">'''[[Halo: Initiation]]''', ''[[Halo: Initiation Issue 1|Issue 1]]''</ref> The SPARTAN-IV program was approved by Admiral [[Margaret Orlenda Parangosky]], when she was still in command of the Office of Naval Intelligence. At first, Parangosky wanted [[James Ackerson]] to head the program with Halsey by his side. However, Ackerson died during the aftermath of the [[Battle of Mare Erythraeum]] and Halsey was arrested after returning from ONYX.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 147''</ref> The program was continued by Musa and [[Jun-A266]], a former member of the [[SPARTAN-III Alpha Company]].<ref name="Halo page 422" /><ref name="HI1" />
   
In addition to the majority of the Spartan IV's being adult volunteers, all reaming Spartan III's were offered to be incorporated into the Spartan branch.<ref name="Page435" /> Many of the remaining Spartan III's were fitted into the Spartan branch while the rest were moved to non-combatant status.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/catalog-interaction/4c3e1c6f-6519-4ee0-83a4-4bac13bf07a3/posts?page=14 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction - Page 14'']</ref> The first class of Spartan IV's consisted of 145 individuals and went active on January 7,2553.<ref name="wp spartans">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/spartans '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Spartans'']</ref> They train with each other in simulations known as War Games, in order constantly be prepared for battle when it comes. Spartan IV's also training in multiple different forms of Martial arts when not active in the War Games simulator.<ref>[[:File:Spartan IV's sparring and training.png|Image showing Thorne, Madsen, and other Spartan-IVs sparring in different forms of MixedMartialArts.]]</ref> Select Spartan II's who were thought to be MIA have also participated in their training.<ref name="wp spartans" />
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In addition to the majority of the SPARTAN-IVs being adult volunteers, all reamaning SPARTAN-IIIs were offered to be incorporated into the Spartan branch.<ref name="Page435" /> Many of the remaining SPARTAN-IIIs were fitted into the Spartan branch while the rest were moved to non-combatant status.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/catalog-interaction/4c3e1c6f-6519-4ee0-83a4-4bac13bf07a3/posts?page=14 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction - Page 14'']</ref> The first class of SPARTAN-IVs consisted of 145 individuals and went active on January 7,2553.<ref name="wp spartans">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/spartans '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Spartans'']</ref> They trained with each other in [[War Games]] simulations in order to be constantly prepared for battle. SPARTAN-IVs also train in multiple different forms of martial arts when not active in the War Games simulator.<ref>[[:File:Spartan IV's sparring and training.png|Image showing Thorne, Madsen, and other Spartan-IVs sparring in different forms of MixedMartialArts.]]</ref> Select SPARTAN-IIs who were thought to be MIA have also participated in their training.<ref name="wp spartans" />
   
 
==Known Personnel==
 
==Known Personnel==
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*An average SPARTAN-IV in GEN2 MJOLNIR armor can take on an average SPARTAN-II in GEN1 MJOLNIR armor and has the capability of being a little better off due to the GEN2 armor being more advanced. However, without armor, SPARTAN-IIs are superior.<ref name="frankie" />
 
*An average SPARTAN-IV in GEN2 MJOLNIR armor can take on an average SPARTAN-II in GEN1 MJOLNIR armor and has the capability of being a little better off due to the GEN2 armor being more advanced. However, without armor, SPARTAN-IIs are superior.<ref name="frankie" />
 
*There were a small fraction of SPARTAN-IVs active before the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands'''-''Page ???''</ref>
 
*There were a small fraction of SPARTAN-IVs active before the end of the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands'''-''Page ???''</ref>
*SPARTAN-IVs are part of a new branch in the UNSC simply called "Spartan." The new branch operates independently of the [[UNSC Army|Army]], [[UNSC Navy|Navy]], and [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]]. They are no longer considered assets of the Navy or Office of Naval Intelligence.<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/1d0a6d23-88a6-4f95-858d-29115ca16cf4/spartan-iv?category=story '''Halo Waypoint''' – ''SPARTAN-IV'']</ref><ref>''[[Halo: Initiation]]'', page 23-25</ref><ref>''[[Halo 4 Limited Edition]]''</ref>
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*SPARTAN-IVs are part of a new branch in the UNSC simply called "Spartan." The new branch operates independently of the [[UNSC Army|Army]], [[UNSC Navy|Navy]], and [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]]. They are no longer considered assets of the Navy or Office of Naval Intelligence.<ref>[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/intel/inteldetail/1d0a6d23-88a6-4f95-858d-29115ca16cf4/spartan-iv?category=story '''Halo Waypoint''' – ''SPARTAN-IV'']</ref><ref>''[[Halo: Initiation]]'', ''page 23-25''</ref><ref>''[[Halo 4 Limited Edition]]''</ref>
 
*In addition to being deployed on {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}, SPARTAN-IVs are also stationed on [[Trevelyan|ONIRF Trevelyan]] and [[Installation 03]].<ref>''[[Halo 4]]'' – [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Defender|Defender]] armor description</ref>
 
*In addition to being deployed on {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}, SPARTAN-IVs are also stationed on [[Trevelyan|ONIRF Trevelyan]] and [[Installation 03]].<ref>''[[Halo 4]]'' – [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Defender|Defender]] armor description</ref>
 
*Red and Blue SPARTAN-IVs were released in ''Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition'' Skin Pack 4.
 
*Red and Blue SPARTAN-IVs were released in ''Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition'' Skin Pack 4.
*Instead of being given a number to go with their first name, SPARTAN-IV's are referred to as ''Spartan'' followed by their last name or full name.
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*Instead of being given a number to go with their first name, SPARTAN-IVs are referred to as ''Spartan'' followed by their last name or full name.
*Dr. Catherine Halsey considers SPARTAN-IVs to be inferior to SPARTAN-II's because they haven't undergone a lifetime of military training and indoctrination.
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*Dr. Catherine Halsey considers SPARTAN-IVs to be inferior to SPARTAN-IIs because they haven't undergone a lifetime of military training and indoctrination.
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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Halo 4 mp2.png|An early build of combat between the Red and Blue SPARTAN-IVs.
 
Halo 4 mp2.png|An early build of combat between the Red and Blue SPARTAN-IVs.
 
Warhouse3.png|Red SPARTAN-IVs traveling in [[Adrift]].
 
Warhouse3.png|Red SPARTAN-IVs traveling in [[Adrift]].
Halo4mp.png|A SPARTAN-IV's view of the [[BR85HB SR Battle Rifle]].
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Halo4mp.png|A SPARTAN-IVs view of the [[BR85HB SR Battle Rifle]].
 
Halo 4 Multiplayer Glimpse 1.png|''Halo 4''<nowiki>{{'}}</nowiki>s enhanced camera following a Blue SPARTAN-IV shooting at a Red.
 
Halo 4 Multiplayer Glimpse 1.png|''Halo 4''<nowiki>{{'}}</nowiki>s enhanced camera following a Blue SPARTAN-IV shooting at a Red.
 
Halo 4 Multiplayer Gamplay.png|A Blue SPARTAN-IV shooting a Red with a Battle Rifle.
 
Halo 4 Multiplayer Gamplay.png|A Blue SPARTAN-IV shooting a Red with a Battle Rifle.
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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.”

The SPARTAN-IV Program was the fourth generation of the SPARTAN Program consisting of members recruited from the UNSC's military who were augmented to be capable of wearing a new variant of the MJOLNIR GEN2 armor. This phase was initiated by Admiral Margaret Parangosky after the Human-Covenant war.[3]

Similar to the original ORION Project, the SPARTAN-IV Program would only consist of adult volunteers as opposed to young children.[2] When the program was started, surviving members of previous Spartan generations were offered an opportunity to be integrated into it.[4] SPARTAN-IV recruits are drawn from active combat veterans of any branch as well as young soldiers who show potential to be Humanity's next guardians.[5] The physical augmentations of the SPARTAN-IVs, while more advanced than their predecessors, still can not produce similar results without risk of a high failure rate. This drawback is reconciled by modifying the individual to a close margin of the 2 previous spartan programs physical results and then relying on MJOLNIR GEN2 armor to enhance the Spartan's abilities even more than that of MJOLNIR GEN1 armor.[6]

History

Sometime prior to the public iteration of the SPARTAN-IV program, ONI Section III authorized a top secret, experimental phase of the program, without direct permission from High Command. This variation of the program would attempt to produce super-soldiers whose physical prowess rendered MJOLNIR obsolete. Only one of the ten candidates, Ilsa Zane, survived the augmentation process. She was considered mentally unstable due to the augmentations and was forced deep within the layers of ONI.[7]

The current SPARTAN-IV program was commissioned due to the success of the SPARTAN-II Program and the SPARTAN-III Program. The program was initiated by Musa-096, a washout of the SPARTAN-II program's augmentation process. Even with his resentment for Dr. Catherine Halsey, Musa recognized the importance that SPARTANs had in the effort of protecting Humanity, even after the Human-Covenant war.[8] The SPARTAN-IV program was approved by Admiral Margaret Orlenda Parangosky, when she was still in command of the Office of Naval Intelligence. At first, Parangosky wanted James Ackerson to head the program with Halsey by his side. However, Ackerson died during the aftermath of the Battle of Mare Erythraeum and Halsey was arrested after returning from ONYX.[9] The program was continued by Musa and Jun-A266, a former member of the SPARTAN-III Alpha Company.[3][8]

In addition to the majority of the SPARTAN-IVs being adult volunteers, all reamaning SPARTAN-IIIs were offered to be incorporated into the Spartan branch.[4] Many of the remaining SPARTAN-IIIs were fitted into the Spartan branch while the rest were moved to non-combatant status.[10] The first class of SPARTAN-IVs consisted of 145 individuals and went active on January 7,2553.[11] They trained with each other in War Games simulations in order to be constantly prepared for battle. SPARTAN-IVs also train in multiple different forms of martial arts when not active in the War Games simulator.[12] Select SPARTAN-IIs who were thought to be MIA have also participated in their training.[11]

Known Personnel

Trivia

  • An average SPARTAN-IV in GEN2 MJOLNIR armor can take on an average SPARTAN-II in GEN1 MJOLNIR armor and has the capability of being a little better off due to the GEN2 armor being more advanced. However, without armor, SPARTAN-IIs are superior.[6]
  • There were a small fraction of SPARTAN-IVs active before the end of the Human-Covenant War.[16]
  • SPARTAN-IVs are part of a new branch in the UNSC simply called "Spartan." The new branch operates independently of the Army, Navy, and Marines. They are no longer considered assets of the Navy or Office of Naval Intelligence.[17][18][19]
  • In addition to being deployed on UNSC Infinity, SPARTAN-IVs are also stationed on ONIRF Trevelyan and Installation 03.[20]
  • Red and Blue SPARTAN-IVs were released in Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition Skin Pack 4.
  • Instead of being given a number to go with their first name, SPARTAN-IVs are referred to as Spartan followed by their last name or full name.
  • Dr. Catherine Halsey considers SPARTAN-IVs to be inferior to SPARTAN-IIs because they haven't undergone a lifetime of military training and indoctrination.

Gallery

Appearances

Sources

  1. 1.0 1.1 YouTube - Halo 4 Flag Stabbing and Spartan Cosplay - Comic-Con 2012
  2. 2.0 2.1 Halo: Glasslands, page 434
  3. 3.0 3.1 Halo: Glasslands, page 422
  4. 4.0 4.1 Halo: Glasslands, page 435
  5. Eleventh Hour reports, part 3
  6. 6.0 6.1 Frank O'Connor interview during San Diego Comic-Con 2012 1:15 - 2:10
  7. Halo Initiation - Issue 3
  8. 8.0 8.1 Halo: Initiation, Issue 1
  9. Halo: Glasslands, page 147
  10. Halo Waypoint: Catalog Interaction - Page 14
  11. 11.0 11.1 Halo Waypoint - Spartans
  12. Image showing Thorne, Madsen, and other Spartan-IVs sparring in different forms of MixedMartialArts.
  13. 13.0 13.1 YouTube - Halo 4: Spartan Ops Gameplay
  14. 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.4 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named H4 Unboxing
  15. MightyApe.co.nz: Halo 4 Limited Edition screenshots
  16. Halo: Glasslands-Page ???
  17. Halo WaypointSPARTAN-IV
  18. Halo: Initiation, page 23-25
  19. Halo 4 Limited Edition
  20. Halo 4Defender armor description