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Neither specifies a 'genetic predisposition', though, and that's just two of the entries cited. In any case it's needlessly restrictive to specify that when we can just as well use a phrasing that leaves more room for potential variables.
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(Neither specifies a 'genetic predisposition', though, and that's just two of the entries cited. In any case it's needlessly restrictive to specify that when we can just as well use a phrasing that leaves more room for potential variables.) |
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The Spartan-IIIs' augmentations allow them to remain conscious and even function effectively while exposed to the vacuum of space for up to a minute. However, the Spartans still suffer from the negative effects of exposure to space and require medical treatment directly after to recover.<ref>'''[[Halo: Fractures]]''', "[[Lessons Learned]]", ''page 5''</ref> While on board a spacecraft, [[Kevin-A282]] walked through the forces of rapid decompression while carrying Captain [[Darren Leone]] to safety. Later on, Kevin shot the rifle out of the hands of [[Ryan Larsson]] from a quarter mile away and successfully jogged to his location before Ryan could recover.<ref>'''Halo: Fractures''', ''Breaking Strain''</ref> | The Spartan-IIIs' augmentations allow them to remain conscious and even function effectively while exposed to the vacuum of space for up to a minute. However, the Spartans still suffer from the negative effects of exposure to space and require medical treatment directly after to recover.<ref>'''[[Halo: Fractures]]''', "[[Lessons Learned]]", ''page 5''</ref> While on board a spacecraft, [[Kevin-A282]] walked through the forces of rapid decompression while carrying Captain [[Darren Leone]] to safety. Later on, Kevin shot the rifle out of the hands of [[Ryan Larsson]] from a quarter mile away and successfully jogged to his location before Ryan could recover.<ref>'''Halo: Fractures''', ''Breaking Strain''</ref> | ||
While most Spartan-IIIs were issued with [[Semi-Powered Infiltration armor]] as opposed to [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Mjolnir]] for budgetary reasons, a small number of Spartan-III candidates—called "cat 2s" by [[Kurt Ambrose]]—were set apart from the general population of the program by Ambrose and [[Franklin Mendez]] on the basis of | While most Spartan-IIIs were issued with [[Semi-Powered Infiltration armor]] as opposed to [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Mjolnir]] for budgetary reasons, a small number of Spartan-III candidates—called "cat 2s" by [[Kurt Ambrose]]—were set apart from the general population of the program by Ambrose and [[Franklin Mendez]] on the basis of possessing exceptional skill and performance either in general or in specific fields.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/kat-b320 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Kat-B320'']</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/carter-a259 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Carter-A259'']</ref><ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/emile-a239 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Emile-A239'']</ref> These Spartans were removed from the program's mainline companies, given Mjolnir armor and assigned to separate special forces units.<ref name="comm">[http://www.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=personnel&cid=24040 '''Bungie.net''': ''Communique from Kurt to Mendez'']</ref> Kurt regarded the "cat 2" Spartan-IIIs as being on par with the Spartan-IIs, though he would also later assess [[Gamma Company]] on the whole as being comprised of the "finest Spartans ever".<ref name="goo98"/> Additionally, [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] noted how [[SPARTAN-B312]]'s "hyper-lethal" rating was shared by only one other Spartan, and remarked that [[Jun-A266]]'s skills as a sniper were "unmatched".<ref name="aswr">'''[[Halo: Reach ViDoc: A Spartan Will Rise]]'''</ref> Spartan-B312 was also noted to have singlehandedly broken [[Insurrectionist]] organizations and made entire militia groups disappear.<ref>[https://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=personnel '''Bungie.net''': ''Spartan-B312 Personnel Profile'']</ref> | ||
As they were attempting to escape the [[Olympic Tower]] on Reach, [[Jun-A266]], [[Emile-A239]], and [[Carter-A259]], all wearing Mjolnir armor, ran towards a fallout bunker at around 36 mph to 43 mph (58 kph to 69 kph).<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''New Alexandria''</ref><ref group="note">During the last cutscene of the level "New Alexandria", Kat mentions that the fallout bunker in the building is 96 meters from their current location. Jun, Emile, and Carter cross this distance in approximately 5 to 6 seconds. This would mean that they ran anywhere between 36 mph to 43 mph (58 kph to 69 kph)</ref> While making his last stand on [[Reach]], SPARTAN-B312, likewise wearing Mjolnir armor, knocked out a Sangheili General with a single elbow strike and shot him twice in the head as he was struggling to get up. He then continued to make his final effort by dealing single strikes to multiple Ultras and Zealots causing them to forcefully stagger backwards, before being subdued himself.<ref name="Lonewolf">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''Lone Wolf''</ref> | As they were attempting to escape the [[Olympic Tower]] on Reach, [[Jun-A266]], [[Emile-A239]], and [[Carter-A259]], all wearing Mjolnir armor, ran towards a fallout bunker at around 36 mph to 43 mph (58 kph to 69 kph).<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''New Alexandria''</ref><ref group="note">During the last cutscene of the level "New Alexandria", Kat mentions that the fallout bunker in the building is 96 meters from their current location. Jun, Emile, and Carter cross this distance in approximately 5 to 6 seconds. This would mean that they ran anywhere between 36 mph to 43 mph (58 kph to 69 kph)</ref> While making his last stand on [[Reach]], SPARTAN-B312, likewise wearing Mjolnir armor, knocked out a Sangheili General with a single elbow strike and shot him twice in the head as he was struggling to get up. He then continued to make his final effort by dealing single strikes to multiple Ultras and Zealots causing them to forcefully stagger backwards, before being subdued himself.<ref name="Lonewolf">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''Lone Wolf''</ref> | ||