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Since its instatement in early 2553, the Spartan branch has seen a number of engagements in both the resurgent [[Insurrection]] and [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|the continuing hostilities]] against [[Covenant remnants|rogue Covenant factions]]. Sometime during [[2554]], two of the first Spartan-IVs, [[Edward Davis]] and [[Sarah Palmer]], were present in a [[Battle of Draetheus V|battle]] against [[Merg Vol's Covenant]] on the former [[Forerunner]] world and UNSC research colony of [[Draetheus V]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'''</ref> Spartans participated in numerous other conflicts, such as the [[Draco III rebellion|rebellion]] on [[Draco III]] or the numerous revolts on [[Talitsa]], both launched by the URF.<ref name="nb22">'''Halo: New Blood''', ''pages 22-24'' (Google Play edition)</ref><ref name="Halo 4 page 171">'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 171''</ref> | Since its instatement in early 2553, the Spartan branch has seen a number of engagements in both the resurgent [[Insurrection]] and [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|the continuing hostilities]] against [[Covenant remnants|rogue Covenant factions]]. Sometime during [[2554]], two of the first Spartan-IVs, [[Edward Davis]] and [[Sarah Palmer]], were present in a [[Battle of Draetheus V|battle]] against [[Merg Vol's Covenant]] on the former [[Forerunner]] world and UNSC research colony of [[Draetheus V]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'''</ref> Spartans participated in numerous other conflicts, such as the [[Draco III rebellion|rebellion]] on [[Draco III]] or the numerous revolts on [[Talitsa]], both launched by the URF.<ref name="nb22">'''Halo: New Blood''', ''pages 22-24'' (Google Play edition)</ref><ref name="Halo 4 page 171">'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 171''</ref> | ||
During an exploration mission in [[2557#July|July 2557]], UNSC ''Infinity'' was pulled into [[Requiem]], an ancient Forerunner [[shield world]], by a [[Cryptum]]-occupying [[Promethean]] known as the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]] and his forces. Led by Commander Palmer, the Spartans, aided by ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]], would assist [[John-117|MCPO John-117]] in [[Battle of Requiem|his fight against]] the Prometheans, as well as the distracting [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] which had followed the beleaguered Spartan-II to Requiem.<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level, ''[[Infinity (level)|Infinity]]''</ref> The Spartans teamed with John-117 to destroy the [[Gravity well|gravity well generator]] and to defend ''Infinity'' from attacks by the Didact, but left with ''Infinity'' when [[Captain]] [[Andrew Del Rio]] chose not to stay and stop the Didact, an order John-117 disregarded.<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level, ''[[Shutdown]]''</ref> In [[2558#February|February 2558]], eight months after John-117 [[New Phoenix Incident|defeated the Didact]] and saved [[Earth]], ''Infinity'' returned to Requiem and deployed forces from all five branches of the [[ | During an exploration mission in [[2557#July|July 2557]], UNSC ''Infinity'' was pulled into [[Requiem]], an ancient Forerunner [[shield world]], by a [[Cryptum]]-occupying [[Promethean]] known as the [[Ur-Didact|Didact]] and his forces. Led by Commander Palmer, the Spartans, aided by ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]], would assist [[John-117|MCPO John-117]] in [[Battle of Requiem|his fight against]] the Prometheans, as well as the distracting [[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] which had followed the beleaguered Spartan-II to Requiem.<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level, ''[[Infinity (level)|Infinity]]''</ref> The Spartans teamed with John-117 to destroy the [[Gravity well|gravity well generator]] and to defend ''Infinity'' from attacks by the Didact, but left with ''Infinity'' when [[Captain]] [[Andrew Del Rio]] chose not to stay and stop the Didact, an order John-117 disregarded.<ref>'''Halo 4''', campaign level, ''[[Shutdown]]''</ref> In [[2558#February|February 2558]], eight months after John-117 [[New Phoenix Incident|defeated the Didact]] and saved [[Earth]], ''Infinity'' returned to Requiem and deployed forces from all five branches of the [[United Nations Space Command]] armed forces, including numerous Spartan fireteams. On Requiem, fighting both Covenant forces and the Prometheans, the UNSC sought to [[Requiem Campaign|capture]] the shield world. Despite the efforts of numerous Spartans, the Covenant destroyed Requiem after retrieving half of the [[Janus Key]], while the UNSC held the other half.<ref>'''[[Halo 4]]''', ''[[Spartan Ops]]''</ref> | ||
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Individuals are recruited into the branch based on their achievements and skills as soldiers in other branches of service.{{Ref/Reuse|HitD78}} Spartan candidate recommendations are made from [[commanding officer]]s directly to recruiter Jun-A266.{{Ref/Reuse|he18}} Each candidate for the Spartan branch is heavily screened, both career military veterans and younger soldiers who demonstrate promising careers. After passing a rigorous series of tests, the candidate is given the non-compulsory option of enlisting in the branch and undergoing Spartan-IV augmentations.{{Ref/Reuse|11th hour}} Each recommended candidate is meticulously examined by Jun and Musa with the aid of a dedicated, cutting-edge [[artificial intelligence]],{{Ref/Reuse|nb106}} as well as a thorough background check and a physiological evaluation. The candidate's communications records and past associations are also examined.{{Ref/Reuse|nb113}} | Individuals are recruited into the branch based on their achievements and skills as soldiers in other branches of service.{{Ref/Reuse|HitD78}} Spartan candidate recommendations are made from [[commanding officer]]s directly to recruiter Jun-A266.{{Ref/Reuse|he18}} Each candidate for the Spartan branch is heavily screened, both career military veterans and younger soldiers who demonstrate promising careers. After passing a rigorous series of tests, the candidate is given the non-compulsory option of enlisting in the branch and undergoing Spartan-IV augmentations.{{Ref/Reuse|11th hour}} Each recommended candidate is meticulously examined by Jun and Musa with the aid of a dedicated, cutting-edge [[artificial intelligence]],{{Ref/Reuse|nb106}} as well as a thorough background check and a physiological evaluation. The candidate's communications records and past associations are also examined.{{Ref/Reuse|nb113}} | ||
Despite these efforts, [[Rudolf Schein]] of the [[United Rebel Front]] was still able to infiltrate the branch and become successfully augmented as a Spartan-IV, having prior led a successful career within another branch of the [[ | Despite these efforts, [[Rudolf Schein]] of the [[United Rebel Front]] was still able to infiltrate the branch and become successfully augmented as a Spartan-IV, having prior led a successful career within another branch of the [[United Nations Space Command]] armed forces.{{Ref/Reuse|nb139}} Schein was later partially responsible for Spartan [[Michael Crespo]]'s defection to the URF, with both Spartans growing disillusioned with the UEG and UNSC after being deployed to combat human [[insurrectionist]] forces, having originally enlisted with the UNSC to combat the alien [[Covenant]].<ref name="nb177">'''Halo: New Blood''', ''pages 177-179'' (Google Play edition)</ref> Likewise, Spartan [[Vladimir Scruggs]] was recruited as a member of the first class of Spartan-IVs, but later became disillusioned with the UNSC's ideals and joined the [[New Colonial Alliance]] to [[Battle of Ealen IV|sabotage peace talks]] between the [[Swords of Sanghelios]] and [[Lydus' clan]] on [[Ealen IV]].{{Ref/Reuse|he3}} After these incidents, Musa and Jun decided to review their recruitment procedures to look for mistakes, but did not expect to find anything.{{Ref/Reuse|nb177}} | ||
However, pure combat proficiency is not the only requirement for admission into the Spartans. [[Olympia Vale]] was recruited into the branch, despite having minimal field experience. This is due to stellar combat scores in training exercises and her great diplomatic skills, as well as high recommendations from ONI.{{Ref/Reuse|vale}} Additionally, [[Anthony Madsen]], who had previously served an undistinguished career in the [[UNSC Marine Corps]], was admitted into the branch because of the recommendations of his father and grandfather, both [[general]]s in the Marines.<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 23''</ref> | However, pure combat proficiency is not the only requirement for admission into the Spartans. [[Olympia Vale]] was recruited into the branch, despite having minimal field experience. This is due to stellar combat scores in training exercises and her great diplomatic skills, as well as high recommendations from ONI.{{Ref/Reuse|vale}} Additionally, [[Anthony Madsen]], who had previously served an undistinguished career in the [[UNSC Marine Corps]], was admitted into the branch because of the recommendations of his father and grandfather, both [[general]]s in the Marines.<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 23''</ref> | ||