ONI Directive 930: Difference between revisions

At least three Spartan-IIIs have been listed under this protocol. [[Kat-B320]] was listed MIA following her death by a [[Sangheili]] sniper during the [[Fall of Reach]].<ref name="package">''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Package]]''</ref> Additionally, just before his death, SPARTAN-II [[Kurt Ambrose]] listed the status of two deceased SPARTAN-IIIs as MIA, "adhering to the tradition of never listing a fallen Spartan as 'killed in action'".{{Ref/Reuse|GOOC39}} However, his action was likely more sentimental than official, as ONI Directive 930 was specific to the SPARTAN-IIs' publicity. In fact, the SPARTAN-III program was never even intended to go public due to concerns about a negative effect on morale and faith in the UNSC. Kat, however, was likely a special case, as her status as part of [[NOBLE Team]] put her on a standing equal to the Spartan-IIs.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=personnel&cid=24040 '''Bungie.net''': ''Communique from Kurt to Mendez'']</ref> It is likely that her treatment as MIA carried over to the rest of NOBLE Team's S-IIIs.