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The '''SPARTAN-IV program''' is the fourth iteration of the [[SPARTAN programs|SPARTAN supersoldier projects]]. Like the original [[ORION Project]], the SPARTAN-IV program utilizes consenting adult volunteers selected from the other branches of the [[United Nations Space Command]], in contrast to the previous two programs which used children as candidates.<ref name="glass434">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 434''</ref> Recruits are drawn from both career military veterans and young soldiers who show considerable promise.<ref name="EH">'''[[Eleventh Hour reports]]''', ''part 3''</ref> | The '''SPARTAN-IV program''' is the fourth iteration of the [[SPARTAN programs|SPARTAN supersoldier projects]]. Like the original [[ORION Project]], the SPARTAN-IV program utilizes consenting adult volunteers selected from the other branches of the [[United Nations Space Command]], in contrast to the previous two programs which used children as candidates.<ref name="glass434">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 434''</ref> Recruits are drawn from both career military veterans and young soldiers who show considerable promise.<ref name="EH">'''[[Eleventh Hour reports]]''', ''part 3''</ref> | ||
The [[SPARTAN-IV Augmentation Program|physical augmentations]] of the Spartan-IV supersoldiers are significantly less extensive than those of the two preceding programs, although their standard-issue [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2 Mjolnir armor]] is more technologically advanced, and designed to compensate for this drawback.<ref name="frankie">[https://web.archive.org/web/20160412160044/http://members.shaw.ca/laird2/temp/derp/interview.mp3 '''Frank O'Connor interview during San Diego Comic-Con 2012'''] 1:15 - 2:10</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|frankie}}<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2015/06/11/halo-5-guardians-unmasking-the-fireteam-hunting-master-chief.aspx '''Halo 5: Guardians – Unmasking The Fireteam Hunting Master Chief''']</ref> The Spartan-IVs serve in [[Spartan Operations]], an independent branch of the [[UNSC Armed Forces]] created for the oversight of their operations.<ref name="story">[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!an-epic-universe/story/6eeabce4-dc80-4aa3-b2aa-2f5d123b7514 '''Halo 4 Official Site:''' ''Story'']</ref> | The [[SPARTAN-IV Augmentation Program|physical augmentations]] of the Spartan-IV supersoldiers are significantly less extensive than those of the two preceding programs, although their standard-issue [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2 Mjolnir armor]] is more technologically advanced, and designed to compensate for this drawback.<ref name="frankie">[https://web.archive.org/web/20160412160044/http://members.shaw.ca/laird2/temp/derp/interview.mp3 '''Frank O'Connor interview during San Diego Comic-Con 2012'''] 1:15 - 2:10</ref>{{Ref/Reuse|frankie}}<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2015/06/11/halo-5-guardians-unmasking-the-fireteam-hunting-master-chief.aspx '''Halo 5: Guardians – Unmasking The Fireteam Hunting Master Chief''']</ref> The Spartan-IVs serve in [[Spartan Operations]], an independent branch of the [[UNSC Armed Forces]] created for the oversight of their operations.<ref name="story">[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!an-epic-universe/story/6eeabce4-dc80-4aa3-b2aa-2f5d123b7514 '''Halo 4 Official Site:''' ''Story'']</ref> | ||
Despite their less extensive physical augmentations in contrast with their Spartan II and Spartan III brethren, Spartan IV's where still an imposing sight outside of their MJOLNIR Powered Assualt Armor. Physically Spartan IV Males have a height range between 6 feet 9 Inches - 7 feet 3 Inches and a weight range between 249 lbs - 293 lbs. The tallest and heaviest recorded Spartan IV Male was Spartan Tomas Horvath who stood at a height of 7 feet 3 Inches and weighed 293 lbs. Spartan IV Females have a height range between 6 feet 7 Inches - 7 feet and a weight range between 224 - 245 lbs. The tallest and heaviest recorded Spartan IV Female is Spartan Naiya Ray who stood at a height of 7 feet and weighed 245 lbs. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||