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


== Background ==
==Background==
The SPARTAN-IV Program was originally to be headed by [[SPARTAN-III Program|SPARTAN-III]] lead [[Colonel]] [[James Ackerson]], with [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II]] project lead [[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] to be reassigned as Ackerson's subordinate.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 147''</ref> Though Ackerson was killed following the [[Battle of Mare Erythraeum]], ONI continued the program without him.<ref name="infinity">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 422''</ref>
The SPARTAN-IV Program was originally to be headed by [[SPARTAN-III Program|SPARTAN-III]] lead [[Colonel]] [[James Ackerson]], with [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II]] project lead [[Catherine Elizabeth Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] to be reassigned as Ackerson's subordinate.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 147''</ref> Though Ackerson was killed following the [[Battle of Mare Erythraeum]], ONI continued the program without him.<ref name="infinity">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 422''</ref>


Like the original [[ORION Project]], the SPARTAN-IV Program utilized consenting adult volunteers.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 434''</ref> The remaining SPARTAN-IIIs 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"/>
Like the original [[ORION Project]], the SPARTAN-IV Program utilized consenting adult volunteers.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 434''</ref> The remaining SPARTAN-IIIs 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"/>
The SPARTAN-IVs serve in a dedicated branch of the UNSCDF known simply as "Spartan", whereas their forebears operated within other chains of command.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!an-epic-universe/story/6eeabce4-dc80-4aa3-b2aa-2f5d123b7514 '''Halo 4 Official Site:''' ''STORY'']</ref>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==

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A SPARTAN-IV in a lightweight variation of the MJOLNIR armor

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

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] Though Ackerson was killed following the Battle of Mare Erythraeum, ONI continued the program without him.[2]

Like the original ORION Project, the SPARTAN-IV Program utilized consenting adult volunteers.[3] The remaining SPARTAN-IIIs were offered to be integrated into the SPARTAN-IV Program.[4] 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]

The SPARTAN-IVs serve in a dedicated branch of the UNSCDF known simply as "Spartan", whereas their forebears operated within other chains of command.[5]

Gameplay

SPARTAN-IV supersoldiers will be featured in Halo 4 as customizable multiplayer characters. These SPARTANs are equipped with the MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2), a lightweight variation of the MJOLNIR armor.[6] They trained with one another in Infinity's state-of-the art combat deck, a training chamber that is capable of replicating environments.[6]

Personnel

Equipment

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ Halo: Glasslands, page 147
  2. ^ a b Halo: Glasslands, page 422
  3. ^ Halo: Glasslands, page 434
  4. ^ Halo: Glasslands, page 435
  5. ^ Halo 4 Official Site: STORY
  6. ^ a b Gameinformer (May 2012), pages 46-47
  7. ^ Amazon.com: CIO pre-order bonus
  8. ^ Gamestop: HAZOP pre-order bonus