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'''Alpha-Nine''' was a small team of [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marine]] [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] under the command of [[Gunnery Sergeant]] [[Edward Buck]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/tech/superintendent '''Waypoint''': ''Superintendent'']</ref> The team's roster changed drastically over the [[Human-Covenant War]] and the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war era]], with the remnants eventually becoming [[SPARTAN-IV program| | '''Alpha-Nine''' was a small team of [[UNSC Marine Corps|UNSC Marine]] [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] under the command of [[Gunnery Sergeant]] [[Edward Buck]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/tech/superintendent '''Waypoint''': ''Superintendent'']</ref> The team's roster changed drastically over the [[Human-Covenant War]] and the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war era]], with the remnants eventually becoming [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IV]] supersoldiers within a single fireteam. | ||
==Squad roster== | ==Squad roster== | ||
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Alpha-Nine was part of the [[11th Shock Troops Battalion]] during the [[Fall of Reach|Covenant invasion]] of the planet [[Reach]]. During the battle of Reach, [[Baruti Komen|Baruti "Gramps" Komen]] was killed when a burst of plasma impacted his chest and blew out his heart. At the time of his death, the squad was merely holding a piece of ground for reasons undisclosed to them, leaving Buck to later wonder if Baruti had died for a noble cause. Komen's death left an open spot in Alpha-Nine, which was soon filled by another Shock Trooper nicknamed [[the Rookie]]. | Alpha-Nine was part of the [[11th Shock Troops Battalion]] during the [[Fall of Reach|Covenant invasion]] of the planet [[Reach]]. During the battle of Reach, [[Baruti Komen|Baruti "Gramps" Komen]] was killed when a burst of plasma impacted his chest and blew out his heart. At the time of his death, the squad was merely holding a piece of ground for reasons undisclosed to them, leaving Buck to later wonder if Baruti had died for a noble cause. Komen's death left an open spot in Alpha-Nine, which was soon filled by another Shock Trooper nicknamed [[the Rookie]]. | ||
Buck and at least two members<ref name="NA">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[New Alexandria (level)|New Alexandria]]''</ref> of Alpha-Nine were present during the failed defense of [[New Alexandria]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/buck '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Buck'']</ref> On August 23rd, he requested assistance from [[SPARTAN-B312]] of [[NOBLE Team]]. After receiving assistance from the [[SPARTAN-III program|Spartan]], Buck left the center of the city.<ref name="NA"/ | Buck and at least two members<ref name="NA">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[New Alexandria (level)|New Alexandria]]''</ref> of Alpha-Nine were present during the failed defense of [[New Alexandria]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/buck '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Buck'']</ref> On August 23rd, he requested assistance from [[SPARTAN-B312]] of [[NOBLE Team]]. After receiving assistance from the [[SPARTAN-III program|Spartan]], Buck left the center of the city.<ref name="NA"/> He was later evacuated, escaping to Earth. | ||
===Battle of Mombasa=== | ===Battle of Mombasa=== | ||
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===Post-war=== | ===Post-war=== | ||
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In [[2554]], Alpha-Nine took part in a combat operation against the [[United Rebel Front]] during an [[Draco III rebellion|uprising]] on [[Draco III]], where the Rookie was eventually killed in action. The Rookie's death prompted Taylor Miles to retire from UNSC service. | In [[2554]], Alpha-Nine took part in a combat operation against the [[United Rebel Front]] during an [[Draco III rebellion|uprising]] on [[Draco III]], where the Rookie was eventually killed in action. The Rookie's death prompted Taylor Miles to retire from UNSC service. | ||
Buck, Crespo and Agu would subsequently become [[SPARTAN-IV program| | Buck, Crespo and Agu would subsequently become [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan-IVs]], though they would continue to operate as a three-man fireteam. In [[2555]], they participated in a mission on the moon of [[Talitsa]] to recover Quick to Adjust and his human handler, [[Sadie Endesha]], from an [[United Rebel Front]] facility. The mission was a success, but saw Crespo's defection to the URF and subsequent capture.<ref>'''Halo: New Blood''', Chapter 18</ref> Afterwards, the two remaining members were reassigned. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*If the player reloads their weapon, and exchange their weapon with a fellow squad member during reload animation, the squad member will reload the weapon, and if the player takes back their weapon, there will be the same amount of ammo in reserve before trading as well as a full magazine loaded. The squad member will also say a dialogue randomly chosen when the player takes control of that particular squad mate and reloads. | *If the player reloads their weapon, and exchange their weapon with a fellow squad member during reload animation, the squad member will reload the weapon, and if the player takes back their weapon, there will be the same amount of ammo in reserve before trading as well as a full magazine loaded. The squad member will also say a dialogue randomly chosen when the player takes control of that particular squad mate and reloads. | ||
*Despite every squad member being able to wield [[Type-25 Brute Shot]]s in [[campaign]] and [[Firefight]], the player cannot trade Brute Shots with them in campaign when they are controlled by AI. This is most likely because the squad and marines share the same AI program, and done for gameplay balance. | *Despite every squad member being able to wield [[Type-25 Brute Shot]]s in [[campaign]] and [[Firefight]], the player cannot trade Brute Shots with them in campaign when they are controlled by AI. This is most likely because the squad and marines share the same AI program, and done for gameplay balance. | ||
*Though ''[[Halo: New Blood]]'' gives no indication of what | *Though ''[[Halo: New Blood]]'' gives no indication of what Mjolnir armor variants are worn by the Spartan members of Alpha-Nine, author [[Matt Forbeck]] has implied that they continue to wear [[ODST armor#MJOLNIR GEN2 variant|ODST armor]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/mforbeck/status/573677386652319744 '''Twitter:''' ''Matt Forbeck'' - "You know, I never sat down and picked any out. Wouldn't be surprised to see them in ODST style though."]</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: New Blood]]'' | *''[[Halo: New Blood]]'' | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||