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{{Quote|You are Spartans now. You stand side by side with your Spartan brothers and sisters. You march into battle together--you do not charge ahead. You do not grab glory for yourself. Spartans don't have rank because Spartan is your rank. You are naturally superior. We have made you better. You are Spartans now. Start acting like it.|[[Musa-096]]<ref>'''Halo: Initiation''', ''issue 2''</ref>}}
{{Quote|You are Spartans now. You stand side by side with your Spartan brothers and sisters. You march into battle together--you do not charge ahead. You do not grab glory for yourself. Spartans don't have rank because Spartan is your rank. You are naturally superior. We have made you better. You are Spartans now. Start acting like it.|[[Musa-096]]<ref name="HI2">'''Halo: Initiation''', ''[[Halo: Initiation Issue 2|Issue 2]]''</ref>}}


The '''SPARTAN-IV program''' is the fourth iteration of the [[SPARTAN programs|SPARTAN supersoldier projects]]. Like the original [[ORION Project]], the SPARTAN-IV program utilizes consenting adult volunteers selected from the other branches of the [[United Nations Space Command]], in contrast to the previous two programs which used children as candidates.<ref name="glass434">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 434''</ref> Recruits are drawn from both career military veterans and young soldiers who show considerable promise.<ref name="EH">'''[[Eleventh Hour reports]]''', ''part 3''</ref> The [[SPARTAN-IV Augmentation Program|physical augmentations]] of the SPARTAN-IV supersoldiers are more modest than those of the two preceding programs, although their standard-issue [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2 MJOLNIR armor]] is designed to compensate for this drawback.<ref name="frankie">[http://members.shaw.ca/laird2/temp/derp/interview.mp3 '''Frank O'Connor interview during San Diego Comic-Con 2012'''] 1:15 - 2:10</ref> The SPARTAN-IVs serve in the independent [[Spartan (branch)|Spartan branch]], which was created for the oversight of their operations.<ref name="story">[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!an-epic-universe/story/6eeabce4-dc80-4aa3-b2aa-2f5d123b7514 '''Halo 4 Official Site:''' ''Story'']</ref>
The '''SPARTAN-IV program''' is the fourth iteration of the [[SPARTAN programs|SPARTAN supersoldier projects]]. Like the original [[ORION Project]], the SPARTAN-IV program utilizes consenting adult volunteers selected from the other branches of the [[United Nations Space Command]], in contrast to the previous two programs which used children as candidates.<ref name="glass434">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 434''</ref> Recruits are drawn from both career military veterans and young soldiers who show considerable promise.<ref name="EH">'''[[Eleventh Hour reports]]''', ''part 3''</ref> The [[SPARTAN-IV Augmentation Program|physical augmentations]] of the SPARTAN-IV supersoldiers are more modest than those of the two preceding programs, although their standard-issue [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN2)|GEN2 MJOLNIR armor]] is designed to compensate for this drawback.<ref name="frankie">[http://members.shaw.ca/laird2/temp/derp/interview.mp3 '''Frank O'Connor interview during San Diego Comic-Con 2012'''] 1:15 - 2:10</ref> The SPARTAN-IVs serve in the independent [[Spartan (branch)|Spartan branch]], which was created for the oversight of their operations.<ref name="story">[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!an-epic-universe/story/6eeabce4-dc80-4aa3-b2aa-2f5d123b7514 '''Halo 4 Official Site:''' ''Story'']</ref>
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At some point prior to the instatement of the current SPARTAN-IV program, elements within the [[Office of Naval Intelligence#Section Three|Office of Naval Intelligence's Section III]] authorized a prototypical phase without approval from [[UNSC High Command|High Command]]. This incarnation was intended to produce supersoldiers whose physical prowess rendered [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]] redundant. However, only one of the ten volunteer test subjects survived the augmentation process. The survivor, [[Ilsa Zane]], was driven mad by the experience and was folded into ONI. Despite the project's failure, Zane was considered the original SPARTAN-IV.<ref name="Escalation">''Halo: Escalation''</ref>
At some point prior to the instatement of the current SPARTAN-IV program, elements within the [[Office of Naval Intelligence#Section Three|Office of Naval Intelligence's Section III]] authorized a prototypical phase without approval from [[UNSC High Command|High Command]]. This incarnation was intended to produce supersoldiers whose physical prowess rendered [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|MJOLNIR armor]] redundant. However, only one of the ten volunteer test subjects survived the augmentation process. The survivor, [[Ilsa Zane]], was driven mad by the experience and was folded into ONI. Despite the project's failure, Zane was considered the original SPARTAN-IV.<ref name="Escalation">''Halo: Escalation''</ref>
[[File:HI_Spartans.png|thumb|left|300px|Some of the first Spartan-IVs aboard ''Infinity''.{{clear}} (l-r) [[Edward Davis|Davis]], [[Joel Thomas|Thomas]], [[Sarah Palmer|Palmer]], [[Vladimir Scruggs|Scruggs]], and [[Yeong-hao Holst|Holst]]]]
[[File:HI_Spartans.png|thumb|left|300px|Some of the first Spartan-IVs aboard ''Infinity''.{{clear}} (l-r) [[Edward Davis|Davis]], [[Joel Thomas|Thomas]], [[Sarah Palmer|Palmer]], [[Vladimir Scruggs|Scruggs]], and [[Yeong-hao Holst|Holst]]]]
The program as it now exists was commissioned as a result of the success of the preceding [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-II]] and [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]] projects. The SPARTAN-IV project was conceived by [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Musa-096]], a former SPARTAN-II candidate who was crippled by the [[SPARTAN-II augmentation procedures|augmentation process]]. Despite his grudge toward [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]], Musa recognized the crucial role of the Spartans in defending humanity and the continued importance of the supersoldiers in the aftermath of the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="HI1">'''[[Halo: Initiation]]''', ''Issue 1''</ref> The proposal was approved by [[Margaret Parangosky|Admiral Margaret Parangosky]], then-Commander-in-Chief of the Office of Naval Intelligence, and the new program was initiated under her orders. Parangosky initially planned to have SPARTAN-III lead [[Colonel]] [[James Ackerson]] heading the program, with SPARTAN-II project lead [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] to be reassigned as Ackerson's subordinate.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 147''</ref> Ackerson was killed following the [[Battle of Mare Erythraeum]] and Halsey was arrested after returning from [[Onyx]], though ONI continued the program without the two,<ref name="infinity">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 422''</ref> with the help of Musa and [[Jun-A266]], a former [[SPARTAN-III Alpha Company]] member.<ref name="HI1"/>
The program as it now exists was commissioned as a result of the success of the preceding [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-II]] and [[SPARTAN-III program|SPARTAN-III]] projects. The SPARTAN-IV project was conceived by [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Musa-096]], a former SPARTAN-II candidate who was crippled by the [[SPARTAN-II augmentation procedures|augmentation process]]. Despite his grudge toward [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]], Musa recognized the crucial role of the Spartans in defending humanity and the continued importance of the supersoldiers in the aftermath of the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="HI1">'''[[Halo: Initiation]]''', ''[[Halo: Initiation Issue 1|Issue 1]]''</ref> The proposal was approved by [[Margaret Parangosky|Admiral Margaret Parangosky]], then-Commander-in-Chief of the Office of Naval Intelligence, and the new program was initiated under her orders. Parangosky initially planned to have SPARTAN-III lead [[Colonel]] [[James Ackerson]] heading the program, with SPARTAN-II project lead [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] to be reassigned as Ackerson's subordinate.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 147''</ref> Ackerson was killed following the [[Battle of Mare Erythraeum]] and Halsey was arrested after returning from [[Onyx]], though ONI continued the program without the two,<ref name="infinity">'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 422''</ref> with the help of Musa and [[Jun-A266]], a former [[SPARTAN-III Alpha Company]] member.<ref name="HI1"/>


In addition to the significant numbers of adult volunteers which make up the majority of the SPARTAN-IVs, the SPARTAN-IIs and SPARTAN-IIIs who survived the [[Human-Covenant War]] were offered to be integrated into the SPARTAN-IV program.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 435''</ref> The first class of SPARTAN-IVs, consisting of 145 members, went active on [[2553#January|January 7, 2553]].<ref name="wp spartans">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/spartans '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Spartans'']</ref> Hundreds of SPARTAN-IVs are assigned to the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}, the most powerful warship ever constructed by mankind.<ref name="infinity"/> They train with one another in simulations known as "[[War Games]]" on the ''Infinity''<nowiki/>'s state-of-the art combat deck (a training chamber that is capable of replicating environments), in order to constantly stay battle-ready.<ref name="gameinformer">'''Gameinformer''' (''May 2012''), ''pages 46-47''</ref> Spartan IV's also train in multiple different forms of Martial Arts outside of the War Games simulator.<ref>[[:File:Spartan IV's sparring.png|Image showing Thorne, Madsen, and other spartan IV's sparring in different forms of MMA.]]</ref>
In addition to the significant numbers of adult volunteers which make up the majority of the SPARTAN-IVs, the SPARTAN-IIIs who survived the [[Human-Covenant War]] were offered to be integrated into the SPARTAN-IV program.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 435''</ref> Many the remaining SPARTAN-IIIs were folded into the new program, while others were returned to a noncombatant status.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/db05ce78845f4120b062c50816008e5d/topics/catalog-interaction/4c3e1c6f-6519-4ee0-83a4-4bac13bf07a3/posts?page=14 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction - Page 14'']</ref> The first class of SPARTAN-IVs, consisting of 145 members, went active on [[2553#January|January 7, 2553]].<ref name="wp spartans">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/spartans '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Spartans'']</ref> Hundreds of SPARTAN-IVs are assigned to the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}, the most powerful warship ever constructed by mankind.<ref name="infinity"/> They train with one another in simulations known as "[[War Games]]" on the ''Infinity''<nowiki/>'s state-of-the art combat deck (a training chamber that is capable of replicating environments), in order to constantly stay battle-ready.<ref name="gameinformer">'''Gameinformer''' (''May 2012''), ''pages 46-47''</ref> Spartan-IVs also train in multiple different forms of martial arts outside of the War Games simulator.<ref>[[:File:Spartan IV's sparring.png|Image showing Thorne, Madsen, and other Spartan-IVs sparring in different forms of MMA.]]</ref> Select SPARTAN-IIs have participated in the training of the SPARTAN-IVs.<ref name="wp spartan">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/spartans '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Spartans'']</ref>


The SPARTAN-IVs serve in a dedicated branch of the UNSC known simply as [[Spartan (branch)|"Spartan"]], whereas their forebears operated within other chains of command,<ref name="story"/> although some SPARTAN-IVs serve in more covert roles within ONI.<ref name="wp spartans"/> Unlike their predecessors, the SPARTAN-IVs are identified by their surnames rather than numeric tags (due to their volunteered enlistment rather than kidnapping/conscription). Unusually, the SPARTAN-IVs have shown a great deal of solidarity, especially impressive given the short time they have served together. Many of them have adopted colloquialisms first used by the SPARTAN-IIs, such as "Alpha Bravo" for "Alien Bastard". Psychologists assert that this camaraderie and cohesiveness will help distinguish the SPARTAN-IVs, and the Spartan branch as a whole, from the other UNSC branches.<ref name="EH"/>
The SPARTAN-IVs serve in a dedicated branch of the UNSC known simply as [[Spartan (branch)|"Spartan"]], whereas their forebears operated within other chains of command,<ref name="story"/> although some SPARTAN-IVs serve in more covert roles within ONI.<ref name="wp spartans"/> Unlike their predecessors, the SPARTAN-IVs are identified by their surnames rather than numeric tags (due to their volunteered enlistment rather than kidnapping/conscription). Unusually, the SPARTAN-IVs have shown a great deal of solidarity, especially impressive given the short time they have served together. Many of them have adopted colloquialisms first used by the SPARTAN-IIs, such as "Alpha Bravo" for "Alien Bastard". Psychologists assert that this camaraderie and cohesiveness will help distinguish the SPARTAN-IVs, and the Spartan branch as a whole, from the other UNSC branches.<ref name="EH"/>
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===Discharged===
===Discharged===
Ten SPARTAN-IV candidates were discharged from the prototypical phase of the program after being crippled or killed by the augmentations.<ref name="HI3">'''Halo: Initiation''', ''Issue 3''</ref>
Ten SPARTAN-IV candidates were discharged from the prototypical phase of the program after being crippled or killed by the augmentations.<ref name="HI3">'''Halo: Initiation''', ''[[Halo: Initiation Issue 3|Issue 3]]''</ref>
*[[Ilsa Zane]] - Discharged after her augmentations left her mentally unstable. Assigned to the Office of Naval Intelligence, but subsequently escaped and defected to the [[Insurrectionist|Insurrection]].<ref name="HI3"/>
*[[Ilsa Zane]] - Discharged after her augmentations left her mentally unstable. Assigned to the Office of Naval Intelligence, but subsequently escaped and defected to the [[Insurrectionist|Insurrection]].<ref name="HI3"/>


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===Augmentation procedures===
===Augmentation procedures===
{{Main|SPARTAN-IV Augmentation Program}}
{{Main|SPARTAN-IV Augmentation Program}}
Like [[SPARTAN-II augmentation procedures|the augmentations]] performed for the [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-IIs]] and the [[Project CHRYSANTHEMUM|improved procedures]] utilized in the subsequent [[SPARTAN-III program]], the SPARTAN-IVs underwent a series of procedures to enhance their physical capabilities and to wear MJOLNIR armor.<ref name="story"/> The technology used in the two preceding SPARTAN programs necessitated that the candidates meet exceedingly strict genetic qualifications as well as the application of the enhancements on preteens, to avoid the catastrophic failure rates produced by the augmentation of adult subjects in the [[ORION Project]].<ref>'''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]'''</ref> By the time of the initiation of the SPARTAN-IV program, the technology had advanced to the point that adults could be augmented without major risk,<ref name="HI2">'''[[Halo: Initiation]]''', ''Issue #2''</ref> although the procedures are not as extensive as those performed on their second and third-generation forebears.<ref name="frankie"/>
Like [[SPARTAN-II augmentation procedures|the augmentations]] performed for the [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-IIs]] and the [[Project CHRYSANTHEMUM|improved procedures]] utilized in the subsequent [[SPARTAN-III program]], the SPARTAN-IVs underwent a series of procedures to enhance their physical capabilities and to wear MJOLNIR armor.<ref name="story"/> The technology used in the two preceding SPARTAN programs necessitated that the candidates meet exceedingly strict genetic qualifications as well as the application of the enhancements on preteens, to avoid the catastrophic failure rates produced by the augmentation of adult subjects in the [[ORION Project]].<ref>'''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]'''</ref> By the time of the initiation of the SPARTAN-IV program, the technology had advanced to the point that adults could be augmented without major risk,<ref name="HI2"/> although the procedures are not as extensive as those performed on their second and third-generation forebears.<ref name="frankie"/>


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