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{{Title|''Spartan Ops''}} | {{Title|''Spartan Ops''}} | ||
{{Disambig header|the game mode| | {{Status|Gameplay}} | ||
{{Notice/Gameplay}} | |||
{{Disambig header|the game mode|other uses|Spartan (disambiguation)}} | |||
[[File:H4-SpartanOps-Episodes.jpg|thumb|300px|An early build of the ''Spartan Ops'' episode selection menu.]] | [[File:H4-SpartanOps-Episodes.jpg|thumb|300px|An early build of the ''Spartan Ops'' episode selection menu.]] | ||
'''''Spartan Ops''''' is an episodic cooperative campaign in ''[[Halo 4]]''. It is included as part of the [[Infinity (mode)|''Infinity'' game mode]] in lieu of [[Firefight]]. | '''''Spartan Ops''''' is an episodic cooperative campaign in ''[[Halo 4]]''. It is included as part of the [[Infinity (mode)|''Infinity'' game mode]] in lieu of [[Firefight]]. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
''Spartan Ops'' allows up to four players to play cooperatively.<ref name="gi">'''Game Informer''' ''(May 2012)'', ''pages 46-47''</ref><ref>[http://kotaku.com/5900905/cortana-is-dying-multiplayer-sounds-very-interesting-and-other-pieces-of-halo-4-news '''Kotaku''' ''Cortana is Dying, Multiplayer Sounds Very Interesting, and Other Pieces of Halo 4 News'']</ref> Though it is designed primarily as a cooperative experience, ''Spartan Ops'' can be played solo as well.<ref name="GI podcast">[http://media1.gameinformer.com/media/audio/theshow/halo4/halo4special.mp3 '''Game Informer:''' ''Special Halo 4 Podcast'']</ref> It follows the [[SPARTAN-IV Program|SPARTAN-IV]] units [[Fireteam Majestic]] and [[Fireteam Crimson]], with the players assuming the role of the latter while the former features in the CGI cinematics.<ref name="SO trailer">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsASUunyWhw ''Halo 4 Spartan Ops trailer'']</ref><ref name="joystiq">[http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/16/halo-4s-infinity-multiplayer-to-introduce-spartan-ops-war-ga/ '''Joystiq''' ''Halo 4's 'Infinity' multiplayer to introduce Spartan Ops, War Games'']</ref> Set six months after the campaign, ''Spartan Ops'' expands on the story of the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} and her crew. | ''Spartan Ops'' allows up to four players to play cooperatively.<ref name="gi">'''Game Informer''' ''(May 2012)'', ''pages 46-47''</ref><ref>[http://kotaku.com/5900905/cortana-is-dying-multiplayer-sounds-very-interesting-and-other-pieces-of-halo-4-news '''Kotaku''' ''Cortana is Dying, Multiplayer Sounds Very Interesting, and Other Pieces of Halo 4 News'']</ref> Though it is designed primarily as a cooperative experience, ''Spartan Ops'' can be played solo as well.<ref name="GI podcast">[http://media1.gameinformer.com/media/audio/theshow/halo4/halo4special.mp3 '''Game Informer:''' ''Special Halo 4 Podcast'']</ref> It follows the [[SPARTAN-IV Program|SPARTAN-IV]] units [[Fireteam Majestic]] and [[Fireteam Crimson]], with the players assuming the role of the latter while the former features in the CGI cinematics.<ref name="SO trailer">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsASUunyWhw ''Halo 4 Spartan Ops trailer'']</ref><ref name="joystiq">[http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/16/halo-4s-infinity-multiplayer-to-introduce-spartan-ops-war-ga/ '''Joystiq''' ''Halo 4's 'Infinity' multiplayer to introduce Spartan Ops, War Games'']</ref> Set six months after the campaign, ''Spartan Ops'' expands on the story of the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} and her crew.{{Ref/Reuse|GI podcast}} Due to its scope and scale, this new mode has been likened to a second campaign for the game.<ref name="Guardian 632012">[http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2012/jun/04/e3-2012-halo-4-interview '''The Guardian:''' ''E3 2012: Frank O'Connor on Halo 4 – Spartan Ops could run for years'']</ref> | ||
[[Frank O'Connor]] has stated that the mode will "bridge the gap" between the events of ''Halo 4'' and the future release of its sequel. | [[Frank O'Connor]] has stated that the mode will "bridge the gap" between the events of ''Halo 4'' and the future release of its sequel.{{Ref/Reuse|NYDN 4302012}} [[343 Industries]] will support additional ''Spartan Ops'' missions for months after launch of the game and players will have the opportunity to play from the beginning of the episodic campaign regardless of when they started playing. The first season is included with the game, though 343 Industries have not ruled out charging players for additional ''Spartan Ops'' seasons.<ref name="NYDN 4302012">[http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/system-update-halo-4-preview-glimpse-return-master-chief-article-1.1068510?pgno=1 '''NYDailyNews.com:''' ''SYSTEM UPDATE: Halo 4 preview, with our first glimpse into return of Master Chief'']</ref> There are no plans for a second season of ''Spartan Ops''. However, Frank O'Connor has stated that ''"the story of Crimson, the ''Infinity'' and those characters and events is far from over"''.<ref>[http://blogs.halowaypoint.com/Headlines/post/2013/03/28/The-Halo-Bulletin-32813.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 3.28.13'']</ref> Indeed, the comic series ''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' follows largely the same cast of characters a month after the events of ''Spartan Ops''. | ||
===''Halo: Infinity''=== | ===''Halo: Infinity''=== | ||
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==Episode list== | ==Episode list== | ||
Each week, players with an [[Xbox LIVE]] Gold membership<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/06/13/The-Halo-Bulletin-61312.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 6.13.12'']</ref> were able to view a new episode of ''Halo: Infinity'',<ref>'''IGN''': ''Halo 4 E3 floor coverage''</ref> which was then followed by five objective-based missions. The missions offered new content, as well as challenges to complete for each week. | Each week, players with an [[Xbox LIVE]] Gold membership<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/06/13/The-Halo-Bulletin-61312.aspx '''Halo Waypoint''': ''The Halo Bulletin: 6.13.12'']</ref> were able to view a new episode of ''Halo: Infinity'',<ref>'''IGN''': ''Halo 4 E3 floor coverage''</ref> which was then followed by five objective-based missions. The missions offered new content, as well as challenges to complete for each week.{{Ref/Reuse|gi}} | ||
{{SO Episode List}} | {{SO Episode List}} | ||
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|title-1=Characters| | |title-1=Characters| | ||
*[[Aasif Olsen]] {{1st}} | *[[Aasif Olsen]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Anthony Madsen]] | *[[Anthony Madsen]]{{Ref/Reuse|Magic}} {{1st}} | ||
*[[Antoine Lum]] {{1st}} | *[[Antoine Lum]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Austen]] | *[[Austen]] | ||
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*[[Henry Glassman]] | *[[Henry Glassman]] | ||
*[[Horatio Fry]] | *[[Horatio Fry]] | ||
*[[Jared Miller]]<ref name=" | *[[Jared Miller]]<ref name="YouTube - Halo 4: Spartan Ops Gameplay">[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTPIFWHlZ0c '''YouTube''' - ''Halo 4: Spartan Ops Gameplay'']</ref> {{1st}} | ||
*[[John-117]] {{mo}} | *[[John-117]] {{mo}} | ||
*[[Jul 'Mdama]] <ref name="terminal">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-US/Universe/detail/halo-4-terminal-jul-mdama/0f378de5-e0e3-4f31-a1e1-2a363af4094d '''"Halo Waypoint -''' ''Halo 4 Terminal - Jul 'Mdama"'']</ref> | *[[Jul 'Mdama]] <ref name="terminal">[http://halo.xbox.com/en-US/Universe/detail/halo-4-terminal-jul-mdama/0f378de5-e0e3-4f31-a1e1-2a363af4094d '''"Halo Waypoint -''' ''Halo 4 Terminal - Jul 'Mdama"'']</ref> | ||
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*[[Parg Vol]] {{1st}} | *[[Parg Vol]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Paul DeMarco]] {{1st}}<ref name="Magic">[http://www.ign.com/videos/2012/08/15/making-of-halo-4?utm_campaign=ign+main+twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social '''IGN''' ''The Magic Behind Halo 4'']</ref> | *[[Paul DeMarco]] {{1st}}<ref name="Magic">[http://www.ign.com/videos/2012/08/15/making-of-halo-4?utm_campaign=ign+main+twitter&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social '''IGN''' ''The Magic Behind Halo 4'']</ref> | ||
*[[Robert Dalton]] | *[[Robert Dalton]]{{Ref/Reuse|YouTube - Halo 4: Spartan Ops Gameplay}} {{1st}} | ||
*[[Roland (AI)|Roland]] | *[[Roland (AI)|Roland]]{{Ref/Reuse|Magic}} {{1st}} | ||
*[[Ruiz]] {{1st}} | *[[Ruiz]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Ryan Frank]] {{1st}} | *[[Ryan Frank]] {{1st}} | ||
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***[[Knight Battlewagon]] | ***[[Knight Battlewagon]] | ||
**[[Promethean Watcher]] | **[[Promethean Watcher]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Beacon tower]] | ||
*[[Plasma battery|Covenant plasma battery]] | *[[Plasma battery|Covenant plasma battery]] | ||
*[[Cryo chamber]] {{mo}} | *[[Cryo chamber]] {{mo}} | ||
*[[Data pad]] | *[[Data pad]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Covenant watchtower]] | ||
*[[Durance]] | *[[Durance]] | ||
**[[Didact's Gift]] {{1st}} | **[[Didact's Gift]] {{1st}} | ||
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*[[Methane tank]] | *[[Methane tank]] | ||
*[[Requiem translocation artifacts]] {{1st}} | *[[Requiem translocation artifacts]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Sangheili combat harness]] | *[[Combat harness|Sangheili combat harness]] | ||
**[[ | **[[Commander (Covenant)|Commander]] variant | ||
**[[Sangheili Storm|Storm]] variant | **[[Sangheili Storm|Storm]] variant | ||
**[[Sangheili Ranger|Ranger]] variant | **[[Sangheili Ranger|Ranger]] variant | ||
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*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | *[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | ||
**[[New Phoenix Incident]] {{mo}} | **[[New Phoenix Incident]] {{mo}} | ||
**[[ | **[[Requiem Campaign]] | ||
|title-4=Locations| | |title-4=Locations| | ||
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*{{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} | *{{Class|CAS|assault carrier}} | ||
**''[[Song of Retribution]]'' | **''[[Song of Retribution]]'' | ||
*{{ | *{{Pattern|Maugen|armored cruiser}} | ||
*[[Covenant drop pod]] | *[[Covenant drop pod]] | ||
** | **{{Pattern|Gloto|Breaching Carapace}} | ||
**[[Covenant drop pod#Multiple-occupant pod|Type-53 Squad Breaching Carapace]] | **[[Covenant drop pod#Multiple-occupant pod|Type-53 Squad Breaching Carapace]] | ||
** | **{{Pattern|Gloto'kas|Assault Carapace}} | ||
*{{ | *{{Pattern|Zanar|light cruiser}} | ||
*[[D79-TC Pelican]] | *[[D79-TC Pelican]] | ||
**[[Pelican 653]] | **[[Pelican 653]] | ||
*[[G79H-TC Pelican]] | *[[G79H-TC Pelican]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Kmiro'sish-pattern Lich]] | ||
*[[F-41 Broadsword]] | *[[F-41 Broadsword]] | ||
*''Infinity''-class ship | *''Infinity''-class ship | ||
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*[[M808 Main Battle Tank]] | *[[M808 Main Battle Tank]] | ||
*{{Class|Poseidon|light carrier}} | *{{Class|Poseidon|light carrier}} | ||
*{{ | *{{Pattern|Maugen|armored cruiser}} {{1st}} | ||
*{{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}} | *{{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}} | ||
* | *{{Pattern|Zurdo|Wraith}} | ||
*[[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft]] | *[[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft]] | ||
*[[Type-31 Seraph]] | *[[Type-31 Seraph]] | ||
*[[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle]] | *[[Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle]] | ||
*[[Type-44 Troop Carrier]] | *[[Type-44 Troop Carrier]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Za'zayara-pattern Harvester]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[UNSC prowler]] | *[[UNSC prowler]] | ||
**{{Class|Sahara|heavy prowler}} {{1st}} | **{{Class|Sahara|heavy prowler}} {{1st}} | ||
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*[[M11 combat knife]] | *[[M11 combat knife]] | ||
*[[M247H Heavy Machine Gun]] | *[[M247H Heavy Machine Gun]] | ||
*[[M3063 | *[[M3063 deployable turret]] | ||
*[[M363 Remote Projectile Detonator]] | *[[M363 Remote Projectile Detonator]] | ||
*[[M395 Designated Marksman Rifle]] | *[[M395 Designated Marksman Rifle]] | ||
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*[[M410 dual heavy machine gun]] {{1st}} | *[[M410 dual heavy machine gun]] {{1st}} | ||
*[[Plasma drill]] {{1st}} | *[[Plasma drill]] {{1st}} | ||
* | *{{Pattern|Anskum|plasma grenade}} | ||
*[[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword]] | *[[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Gravity hammer (fiction)|gravity hammer]] | ||
*[[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol]] | *[[Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol]] | ||
* | *{{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}} | ||
*[[Type-27 Special Application Sniper Rifle]] | *[[Type-27 Special Application Sniper Rifle]] | ||
*[[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher]] | *[[Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher]] | ||
* | *{{Pattern|Pez'tk|fuel rod gun}} | ||
* | *{{Pattern|Elo'Nakada|concussion rifle}} | ||
* | *{{Pattern|Mosa|carbine}} | ||
* | *{{Pattern|Pek|plasma cannon}} | ||
* | *{{Pattern|Sho'riru|Shade}} | ||
*[[Type-55 Directed Energy Rifle/Advanced]] | *[[Type-55 Directed Energy Rifle/Advanced]] | ||
*[[Unidentified Covenant artillery]] {{1st}} | *[[Unidentified Covenant artillery]] {{1st}} | ||
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==Production notes== | ==Production notes== | ||
*Prior to the adoption of the photorealistic CGI used in the final game, ''Spartan Ops'' episodes were to be accompanied by stylized motion comics akin to those featured in the [[Terminal | *Prior to the adoption of the photorealistic CGI used in the final game, ''Spartan Ops'' episodes were to be accompanied by stylized motion comics akin to those featured in the [[Terminal (Halo 4)|Terminals]]. A sample was produced by Planet Jump, an animation studio based in London.<ref name="demo">[http://www.planetjump.co.uk/show-reel/halo '''Planet Jump''': ''Halo 4 Promotional Film'']</ref> | ||
*Each episode contains a radio that, when shot, plays the first few notes of the ''[[Red vs. Blue]]'' theme song. Doing so replaces some of the dialog in the episode with lines from the show's voice actors. | *Each episode contains a radio that, when shot, plays the first few notes of the ''[[Red vs. Blue]]'' theme song. Doing so replaces some of the dialog in the episode with lines from the show's voice actors. | ||
*In ''Halo: Infinity'', some weapons use models from older builds of the game, as seen in early in-game screenshots. For example, the BR85HB SR is erroneously labeled as the [[BR55 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle|BR55HB SR]] and the M395 Designated Marksman Rifle lacks a front sight. The use of earlier builds to reference in-game assets might also explain why Commander Palmer's hair color varies between the campaign (reddish brown) and the [[Epilogue (Halo 4 level)|Epilogue]] and ''Spartan Ops'' (nearly black). | *In ''Halo: Infinity'', some weapons use models from older builds of the game, as seen in early in-game screenshots. For example, the BR85HB SR is erroneously labeled as the [[BR55 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle|BR55HB SR]] and the M395 Designated Marksman Rifle lacks a front sight. The use of earlier builds to reference in-game assets might also explain why Commander Palmer's hair color varies between the campaign (reddish brown) and the [[Epilogue (Halo 4 level)|Epilogue]] and ''Spartan Ops'' (nearly black). | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{Ref/Sources}} | |||
[[Category:Halo 4]] | [[Category:Halo 4]] | ||
[[Category:Spartan Ops| | [[Category:Spartan Ops| ]] | ||
[[Category:Canon]] | [[Category:Canon]] | ||
[[Category:Game modes]] | |||