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'''Blue Team''' is a semi-constant unit composed predominantly of [[SPARTAN-II program|Spartan-IIs]] under the operational command of [[UNSC]] [[UNSC Special Forces|Naval Special Warfare Command]], generally consisting of around four members. It was led by [[John-117]] for most of its activity during the [[Human-Covenant War]], though after John's involvement in the [[Battle of Mombasa]], the role of leader was taken up by [[Frederic-104]]; John later resumed ''de facto'' command following his recovery years later.<ref name="universe"/>

Blue Team has participated in more than two hundred and twenty military operations since its activation in [[2525]]<ref name="universe"/> against a plethora of foes, including [[Insurrectionist]]s, the [[Covenant]], and various [[Forerunner]] constructs. The team is exceptional even among the Spartan-IIs due to their involvement in many of the most pivotal engagements of both the [[Insurrection]] and the Covenant War.<ref name="wp john">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/master-chief-john-117 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Master Chief John-117'']</ref>

The unit's roster frequently changed for various combat operations, changing both members and size. During the Battle of Earth, Blue Team was reformed from the surviving Spartans on Earth, with the new roster being Fred-104, Linda-058 and [[William-043]]. During the events on and inside [[Onyx]], the team lost Will and increased in number, with Kelly-087 rejoining, as well as [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]]s [[Lucy-B091]], [[Tom-B292]], [[Ash-G099]], [[Mark-G313]] and [[Olivia-G291]] joining the team. As a result, Blue Team's highest roster count is officially eight.<ref name="universe"/> The Spartan-IIIs were reassigned to other duties in mid-2553.<ref name="hll330">'''[[Halo: Last Light]]''', ''pages 330-331'' (Google Play edition)</ref> By 2557, Blue Team consisted of Fred, Kelly and Linda, until being joined by John after his return to the UNSC.<ref name="esc8">'''Halo: Escalation''', ''[[Halo: Escalation Issue 8|Issue #8]]''</ref>

After the mission, the Gamma Company Spartan-IIIs within the team were reassigned to a top-secret ONI "[[Ferret]]" unit to prevent knowledge of their illegal enhancements from leaking to the public.<ref name="hll330"/> Lucy-B091 and Tom-B292 were assigned to the Spartan branch in August 2553, leaving Blue Team once again comprised of only Spartan-IIs.<ref name="catalog">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/catalog-interaction/4c3e1c6f-6519-4ee0-83a4-4bac13bf07a3/posts?page=38#post745 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction - Page 38'']</ref> In the coming years Fred, Kelly and Linda embarked on numerous confidential operations under ONI's direct oversight, eliminating hostile [[Covenant remnants]] across the fringes of human space.<ref name="HWL58">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/linda-058 '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Linda-058'']</ref>

{{Quote|no=two|q1=Admiral Hood asked that I act as an advisor for your mission.|John|q2=Just as an advisor? You told the old man you're coming with, didn't you... If you hadn't, I'd have ordered you to come along myself.|Fred|Fred prompting the Chief to join<ref name="esc8"/>}}

By [[2557|July 25, 2557]], Blue Team  was stationed at Earth. Shortly after the [[New Phoenix Incident]] and the loss of contact with a science team on [[Installation 03]], the team was joined by John (who had been recovered a few days earlier on [[Requiem]]) in an "advisory" role due to his recent encounters with [[Promethean#Mechanical Prometheans|Promethean constructs]]. The team was deployed to Gamma Halo, whereupon arrival they found the bodies of [[Black Team]] and the scientists before being attacked by [[Promethean Knight]]s. The Spartans soon discovered the [[Composer's Abyss]], and a [[slipspace portal]] within.<ref name="esc8"/>

{{Quote|The war is over. At least that's what we're told... But those of us in the thick of it... We know better. At the fringes of our civilization, it's raging harder than ever. The violence and suffering continues. And there's noone around to stop it. That's why '''''Blue Team''''' is still active. Fred, Linda and myself - Kelly-087 - following Chief from mission to mission.|Kelly reflects on the state of conflict in the galaxy.}}<ref name="otb"/>

Following the Didact's second defeat, Blue Team returned to Earth. John was debriefed by Admiral Hood who ordered him and Blue Team to rest and recover from years of continuous combat. Instead, the Master Chief chose to embark on a new series of missions.<ref name="esc10"/> These operations included diplomatic escorts through hostile territory, counter-[[piracy]] efforts against [[Salvaging|salvagers]], and strikes against Covenant outposts.<ref>'''[[Halo Mythos]]''', ''page 185''</ref> At some point in the following months, John and Blue Team returned to the glassed Reach to remember Sam's sacrifice.<ref name="animeseries">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]'''</ref>

In early [[2558]], Blue Team was stationed at the construction site for a new ONI research facility, awaiting orders.<ref name="otb">'''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]''', ''[[On the Brink]]''</ref> Suddenly the facility came under attack by fanatical [[Covenant remnants|ex-Covenant]]. The hostiles managed to capture an [[M510 Mammoth]], disable its governor, and drive it down a steep hillside toward the site's main [[fusion reactor]]. Blue Team followed in pursuit in an [[M12 Chaingun Warthog]]. Spartans managed to board the Mammoth and wrest control of the hulking vehicle from its hijackers and steer it away from the reactor.<ref name="otb"/> However, the near miss still resulted in the destruction of a decent amount of fabricated material that had been constructed. John, who had taken the Mammoth's controls, took all responsibility for the damage. After that Blue Team returned to a nearby airstrip, having received their next mission orders.<ref name="otb"/>

{{Quote|no=three|q1=Chief? What are you going to do?|Kelly|q2=We're with you.|Linda|q3=All the way to the end, brother.|Fred|Members of Blue Team supporting the Chief<ref name="breaking"/>}}

Upon landing on Genesis, Blue Team came across a series of computer consoles sounding musical tunes of [[Spartan signals|Oly Oly Oxen Free]]. Following the path unlocked by interacting with those consoles, Blue Team battled through stranded Covenant forces before meeting the Warden Eternal. Shortly after learning of the Warden Eternal's role as Cortana's defender, John demanded to meet her, only for the Warden Eternal to refuse and commence hostilities. Shortly after Blue Team's defeat of the Warden Eternal in battle, Cortana finally revealed herself to them, expressing relief that they made it to Genesis. Upon questioning Cortana on the circumstances of her survival, they learned that the Domain had saved her; Cortana referred to it as the "fountain of youth" for AIs. Suspicious of Cortana's desire to reunite with them, Blue Team proceeded further into the planet in order to physically locate her.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level ''[[Reunion]]''</ref> Shortly afterward, Fireteam Osiris caught up with Blue Team. Before the two Spartan teams could team up, Cortana separated them. Blue Team fought an uphill battle through Promethean forces and multiple bodies of the Warden Eternal before physically meeting Cortana. There she revealed to them her plan to use the Guardians as a means of enforcing a forced peace upon the galaxy. Rejecting Cortana's plan, John pleaded her to stand down and return to Earth with the team. Cortana refused and sealed Blue Team in a [[Cryptum]], intending to keep them in stasis for 10,000 years.<ref name="breaking">'''Halo 5: Guardians''', campaign level ''[[The Breaking]]''</ref> With the aid of [[031 Exuberant Witness]], the monitor of Genesis installation, Fireteam Osiris narrowly managed to free Blue Team from the Cryptum just as Cortana retreated into Slipspace. Following Cortana’s departure, both Blue Team and Fireteam Osiris together fought their way through hordes of Promethean constructs to reach [[India 127|a D79-TC Pelican]] that had previously arrived on the planet via a Guardian’s Slipspace entry. Based on Osiris' recommendation, they agreed to return to [[Sanghelios]]; the joint team requested Witness’ help, who opened a [[Slipspace portal]] for them.<ref name="Guardians"/><ref name="Halo: Bad Blood">''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''</ref>

Upon their arrival at Sanghelios, now mostly in the dark due to the Guardian [[Battle of Sunaion|attack]] at [[Sunaion]], they correctly deduced they’d find their allies near the region of [[Nuusra]]. Sure enough, they located the [[Swords of Sanghelios]]’ [[Sangheili hut|makeshift campsite]] in the cliffs and touched down, reuniting with Halsey, the Arbiter, and Palmer. After doing so, the two spartan teams returned to the UNSC ''Infinity'' for debriefing.<ref name="Guardians"/><ref name="Halo: Bad Blood"/>