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>''Halo: Reach''', campaign level, ''[[The Package (level)|The Package]]''</ref> Additionally, just before his death, SPARTAN-II [[Kurt-051]] 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>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 371''</ref> 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://www.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.