2547

In 2547, Section Two goes public with the Spartan-II Program in order to boost morale during the Human-Covenant War. Still many consider Spartans to be "stuff" of legend, unless having encountered one because they are said to have each killed thousands of Covenant. The existence of the Spartan-III Program is still confidential.

The colony Skopje is attacked and subsequently glassed by Covenant forces.

July 7th

 * The Rookie enlists in the UNSC Marine Corps.