Spartan II Genetic Augmentation

Summary
In the year 2525, the Spartan IIs were genetically augmented to become essentially "super humans". These procedures were extremely dangerous and for many, ended in death.

Carbide Ceramic Ossification

 * Description: Advanced material grafting onto skeletal structures to make bones virtually unbreakable. Recommended coverage not to exceed 3% total bone mass because of significant white blood cell necrosis.
 * Risk(s): Specific risk for pre-and near-postpubescent adolescents: skeletal growth spurts may cause irreparable bone pulverization.

Muscular Enhancement Injections

 * Description: Protein complex is injected intramuscularly to increase tissue density and decrease lactase recovery time.
 * Risk(s): 5% of test subjects experience a fatal cardiac volume increase.

Catalytic Thyroid Implant

 * Description: Platinum pellet containing human growth hormone catalyst is implanted in the thyroid to boost growth of skeletal and muscle tissues.
 * Risk(s): Rare instances of elephantiasis. Suppressed sexual drive.

Superconducting Fibrification of Neural Dendrites

 * Description: Alteration of bioeletrical nerve transduction to shielded electronic transduction. 300% increase in subject reflexes. Anecdotal evidence of marked increase in intelligence, memory, and creativity.
 * Risk(s): Significant instances of Parkinson's disease and Fletcher's syndrome.

Results
After these procedures were complete, only 30 Spartans were fit for battle. Approximately a dozen were injured beyond repair, and all others died, or "washed out".

The effects were surprisingly effective and were above expectations; in one case, three OSDTs were beaten to death in a accident. In another incident, three trainers were accidentally killed in hand-to-hand combat training with the Spartans.

The Spartans could also run at bursts of 55 KPH, with Kelly a little faster. They could lift weights at least three times their body weight, and can virtually see in the dark. Their reaction times were nearly impossible to chart, estimated to be at nearly 20 milliseconds, and faster in combat situations, when their adrenaline is pumping.