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In [[2558]] Switchback was assigned to investigate a Covenant dig site. Soon after Switchback reported the Covenant were using a [[Harvester]] and they were encountering heavy resistance and were in need of reinforcements. [[Fireteam Crimson]] was closest to their location and was sent in response.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''Episode 6, Chapter 4: "Shut Down"''</ref> When Crimson arrived they only found Switchback's blank IFF tags and heavy Covenant/Promethean resistance.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''Episode 6, Chapter 5: "Switchback"''</ref> | In [[2558]], Switchback was assigned to investigate a Covenant dig site. Soon after Switchback reported the Covenant were using a [[Type-58 Harvester]] and they were encountering heavy resistance and were in need of reinforcements. [[Fireteam Crimson]] was closest to their location and was sent in response.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''Episode 6, Chapter 4: "Shut Down"''</ref> When Crimson arrived they only found Switchback's blank IFF tags and heavy Covenant/Promethean resistance.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''Episode 6, Chapter 5: "Switchback"''</ref> While on a mission in the Warrens, Crimson found and freed Switchback. When questioned on Costabile's status Gale informed Commander Palmer that she had been killed by Covenant forces.<ref>'''Spartan Ops''', ''Episode 8, Chapter 3: "Lancer"</ref> The four surviving members of Switchback were later evacuated by Lt. Murphy in a Pelican. | ||
==Personnel== | ==Personnel== | ||
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Fireteam Switchback is a team of SPARTAN-IVs.
History
In 2558, Switchback was assigned to investigate a Covenant dig site. Soon after Switchback reported the Covenant were using a Type-58 Harvester and they were encountering heavy resistance and were in need of reinforcements. Fireteam Crimson was closest to their location and was sent in response.[1] When Crimson arrived they only found Switchback's blank IFF tags and heavy Covenant/Promethean resistance.[2] While on a mission in the Warrens, Crimson found and freed Switchback. When questioned on Costabile's status Gale informed Commander Palmer that she had been killed by Covenant forces.[3] The four surviving members of Switchback were later evacuated by Lt. Murphy in a Pelican.
Personnel
- Cara Costabile - Team leader, KIA
- Bradford Gale
Gallery
- Fireteam Switchback.jpg
The Switchback survivors are rescued by Crimson.
List of appearances
- Halo 4
- Spartan Ops (First appearance)
Sources
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