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While no actual examples of Flood-infected [[Spartan]]s are known to have existed, the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}{{'}}s [[War Games]] combat training deck features simulations of [[Spartan-IV]] attacker forms, which may have been based on conjecture or on information from actual encounters.<ref name="H4Flood">''[[Halo 4]]'', multiplayer - [[Flood (gametype)|Flood]] gamemode</ref><ref name="H2AInf">''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', multiplayer - [[Infection]] game mode</ref> Some Spartan-IV personnel volunteer for assignment to [[Flood containment Fireteam]]s, who have routinely dealt with Flood outbreaks in the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]. Should a Spartan become infected by the parasite, [[UNSC]] cryptonym [[CORRUPTER]] is declared, authorizing weapons of mass destruction for immediate release.<ref>''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'', PART 09: ALIEN FACTIONS, The Flood (p. 172-175)</ref> | While no actual examples of Flood-infected [[Spartan]]s are known to have existed, the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}{{'}}s [[War Games]] combat training deck features simulations of [[Spartan-IV]] attacker forms, which may have been based on conjecture or on information from actual encounters.<ref name="H4Flood">''[[Halo 4]]'', multiplayer - [[Flood (gametype)|Flood]] gamemode</ref><ref name="H2AInf">''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', multiplayer - [[Infection]] game mode</ref> Some Spartan-IV personnel volunteer for assignment to [[Flood containment Fireteam]]s, who have routinely dealt with Flood outbreaks in the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]. Should a Spartan become infected by the parasite, [[UNSC]] cryptonym [[CORRUPTER]] is declared, authorizing weapons of mass destruction for immediate release.<ref>''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'', PART 09: ALIEN FACTIONS, The Flood (p. 172-175)</ref> | ||
Spartan-IV attacker forms bear several differences from standard human attacker forms. The right arm is converted into a pincer-like, bladed appendage, and the left leg sustains similarly drastic mutations. Exposed parts of the body are covered with what appear to be calcareous plates, and red "muscle" tissue can be seen in the gaps between plates. A large hump or tumor-like growth on the back is apparent, perhaps serving to shield the pod infector. Perhaps because of the obstructing bodysuit, the typical Flood sensory tentacles do not protrude from the chest cavity. The form appears to retain more of the host's original silhouette than typical attacker forms. Although most of the Spartan's armor is discarded, the components responsible for generating the energy shield are retained.{{Ref/Reuse|H4Flood}} UNSC War Games have also simulated infected [[Spartan-II]] personnel, featuring mostly intact armor plating except for the neck and head region, where the helmet is cracked and the remains of the victim's skull are visible. These infected SPARTAN-IIs have large Flood biomass growth around their head, with their jaws dislocated to allow the emergence of a Flood tendril.{{Ref/Reuse|H2AInf}} | Spartan-IV attacker forms, as simulated in War Games, bear several differences from standard human attacker forms. The right arm is converted into a pincer-like, bladed appendage, and the left leg sustains similarly drastic mutations. Exposed parts of the body are covered with what appear to be calcareous plates, and red "muscle" tissue can be seen in the gaps between plates. A large hump or tumor-like growth on the back is apparent, perhaps serving to shield the pod infector. Perhaps because of the obstructing bodysuit, the typical Flood sensory tentacles do not protrude from the chest cavity. The form appears to retain more of the host's original silhouette than typical attacker forms. Although most of the Spartan's armor is discarded, the components responsible for generating the energy shield are retained.{{Ref/Reuse|H4Flood}} UNSC War Games have also simulated infected [[Spartan-II]] personnel, featuring mostly intact armor plating except for the neck and head region, where the helmet is cracked and the remains of the victim's skull are visible. These infected SPARTAN-IIs have large Flood biomass growth around their head, with their jaws dislocated to allow the emergence of a Flood tendril.{{Ref/Reuse|H2AInf}} | ||
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