A bit of a disclaimer just in case. I’m not sure if anyone has ever started talking about a topic like this, so I apologize to anyone that has come up with it before me. So, I watched the Become trailer for Halo Infinite for the umpteenth time, and it got me wondering. Is there going to be a Spartan V program from the UNSC? I know it seems a bit early, considering the Spartan IV program is a few years behind. Not to mention the new figures that are in stores at the moment (such as the new Mark VII and Recon and Gungnir armor). The UNSC’s gotta use those, right? I could be wrong. What’s everybody’s opinion on this?
What would be the justification for a new Spartan program when the Spartan-IVs are basically the end stage?
This topic was brought up multiple times. There is no point in a new class of Spartan Super Soldiers. What other concept could you come up with? They already went from volunteers to kidnapping children, to war orphans then back to volunteers. Plus I think the Spartan-IV Program is still taking in recruits as it’s considered ongoing still.
doubt there will be a Spartan-V program anytime soon, considering that we have the Spartan-IVs. as for the new Gen-3 Mark VII armor, it is available to and used by the IVs, this has been confirmed by the Shadows of Reach book.
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> A bit of a disclaimer just in case. I’m not sure if anyone has ever started talking about a topic like this, so I apologize to anyone that has come up with it before me. So, I watched the Become trailer for Halo Infinite for the umpteenth time, and it got me wondering. Is there going to be a Spartan V program from the UNSC? I know it seems a bit early, considering the Spartan IV program is a few years behind. Not to mention the new figures that are in stores at the moment (such as the new Mark VII and Recon and Gungnir armor). The UNSC’s gotta use those, right? I could be wrong. What’s everybody’s opinion on this?
There might be in the future, but not anytime soon. Even if they did create new enhancements for Spartans, you’d probably just see S-IV Class II/III/IV or Type B/C/D denotations.
Additionally, lorewise, there simply isn’t the time, especially as the UNSC is now effectively defeated and left to a few scattered forces around the galaxy due to the created.
Maybe we have different phases, something similar to Alpha, Beta, and Gamma companies with Spartan-IIIs, but I don’t see a way that they can improve on their current Spartan-IV volunteer system, which is still recruiting more by the time of Halo Infinite (iirc)
The SPARTAN V program could be like a fusion of Spartan II and Iron Man Armor Model 37 (Bleeding Edge Armor) which would be amazing to see. This is how it works:
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Selection - Gametes are selected from a gene pool derived from individuals with superior physical and mental capabilities compared to other human beings. At this point genetic engineering and manipulation techniques have evolved to the point that genes of these gametes can be altered accordingly to provide a wide array of desired results some of which will be discussed later. Once this is done the altered gametes are combined in various combinations to produce a zygote which are grown in birthing tanks for the full human gestation period. - Birth - After birth SPARTAN-V babies are assigned to adoptive family units situated on a classified colony world where they are raised. Careful attention would be paid to providing a highly nutritious diet along with vitamin/mineral supplements (with added titanium) on a daily basis. This would continue throughout their lives. - Year 1 - At age 6 SPARTAN-V candidates would go to a special military school where they would be put through hard training which was complemented with high-level education, which included mathematics, science, engineering, computing, reading, writing, history, martial arts and military tactics. They would be taught how to kill but at the same time would be taught the difference between right and wrong and careful attention was placed to ensure discipline, honor, and respect was instilled into the SPARTAN-V candidates [6]. - SPARTAN-V augmentation procedures - These were a series of biochemical and biomechanical manipulations applied to SPARTAN-V candidates during the onset of puberty. These included:(1) Muscular Enhancement Injections. A Protein complex is injected intramuscularly to increase tissue density and decrease lactase recovery time [4].
(2) SPARTAN-V neural interface implant. An upgrade to previous neural interfaces utilized by previous SPARTAN generations it allows a SPARTAN-V to directly control their MBE armor and the nano-machines that comprise his/her MBE armor as well as also allow an AI to directly interface with the Spartan’s brain at an almost instantaneous rate. The AI is said to reside both inside the armor and inside the wearer’s mind. Essentially, it is in both places at once [5]. The interface also allows the AI control of the MBE nano-machines and therefore the armor’s systems as well, though the Spartan has override control [5]. The AI is capable of significantly improving the data transfer rate between the motor cortex of the Spartan and the MBE armor, further improving the Spartan’s already lightning-quick reaction time [5]. The AI Data Crystal Chip is inserted into a socket near the base of the Spartan’s skull [5].
(3) MBE Nano-machine Bonding Process. The MBE armor (Mjolnir Bleeding Edge) is made up of nano-machines attuned specifically to an individual SPARTAN-V’s DNA composition that can turn into and create any type of structure upon the SPARTAN-V’s skin [2]. The nano-machines reside within the bone matrix of the SPARTAN-V when not in use and when activated can turn into their default armor form or whatever the Spartan wants them to be/create on command via the SPARTAN-V neural interface link. In conjunction with an AI the possibilities become virtually endless.
Being composed of nano-machines the armor is capable of self-repair and therefore is almost invulnerable, as the armor is able to transform and heal itself, by having the constantly replicating nano-machines replace anything that is lost or used [2] and in addition the nano-machines are also able to heal the SPARTAN-V of almost any injures/illnesses they may sustain within seconds as well as enhance the existing biological functions of a SPARTAN-V if required. This is the most advance piece of military technology in human hands to date.
Alterations made in the genetic coding of candidates before birth meant that SPARTAN-V candidates did not have to undergo such dangerous, invasive procedures as previous generations of Spartans had to since it was not required. For instance: - Due to genetic alterations to the GH1 gene, SPARTAN-Vs would naturally produce more growth hormone than normal at the onset of puberty to boost growth of skeletal and muscle tissues and therefore the need for a catalytic thyroid implant was negated.
- Due to alterations to the MSTN gene virtually no myostatin (a protein that inhibits muscle growth) is produced leading to increased muscle growth and strength.
- Due to alterations to specific genes governing visual acuity SPARTAN-Vs already possess marked visual perception.
- Due to genetic alterations to osteoblasts, titanium is naturally incorporated from the diet and used in the bone formation of SPARTAN-Vs the result being their bones are naturally as strong, if not stronger, than Spartans who have undergone ceramic carbide ossification surgery [1].
- Due to genetic alterations the neural dendrites of SPARTAN-Vs are already super-myelinated giving them an already 300% increase in subject reflexes as well as marked increase in intelligence, memory, and creativity [1].
- Genetic alterations meant that SPARTAN-Vs are physically/mentally perfect specimens and therefore their internal organs are already operating at peak capacity meaning they do not require replacing with artificial ones, especially when the repairing/enhancing capabilities of the MBE nano-machines present negated any such necessity.
All this meant that SPARTAN-Vs could be created in greater number, with a far greater success rate and with even GREATER capabilities to all past generations of SPARTANS, including SPARTAN-IIs.
So there you have it what do people think? Give me your thoughts and respects to Installation00 whose creative ideas were the basis of my own.
[1] - Spartan V Program Augmentations - A Proposal - Lore and Theory - Installation00 (youtube)
[2] - Iron Man Armor Model 37 | Marvel Database | Fandom
[3] - Most Detailed Breakdown - Spartan-II Augmentations - Installation00 (youtube)
[4] - SPARTAN-II augmentation procedures | Halo Alpha | Fandom
[5] - Spartan Neural Interface | Halo Alpha | Fandom
[6] - https://thespartanprograms.fandom.com/wiki/SPARTAN-II_Program
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> This topic was brought up multiple times. There is no point in a new class of Spartan Super Soldiers. What other concept could you come up with? They already went from volunteers to kidnapping children, to war orphans then back to volunteers. Plus I think the Spartan-IV Program is still taking in recruits as it’s considered ongoing still.
Only thing I could think of would be a cross species program. Spartan augmented SoS forces and whatnot.
Edit: Or maybe clones instead of prior soldiers? Idk
its still spartan 4s, only they use gen 3 armor. I mean, how would they develop a new spartan program while basically on the run. Only thing I could think of would just be further modifications to the spartan 4s
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Flash cloning on that level is highly illegal and unstable as they haven’t found out how to perfect cloning entire bodies. Halsey was close to pulling it off but even she had her limitations. Plus, Halo would be dwelling more into Star Wars territory if they use that concept. Cross species program? The Reclaimer Saga (and Halo as a whole) has a pretty “human” feel to it with their concepts and stories despite being full of aliens, might feel a little out place.
If there ever was to be a Spartan-V program, maybe it could be a fully automated suit controlled by an AI with no human host (like Agent Texas from Red vs. Blue).
If the SPARTAN-IV program turns ordinary humans into super soldiers, then its successor would probably use an ethical method that wouldn’t require volunteers.
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The reclaimer saga is pretty human because 343 sucks at expanding on what’s layed before them on a silver platter. But maybe with the rise of the banished and created, the SoS will join the UNSC. I doubt it will be on a level well enough for MJOLNIR to be designed for Sangheili, but the UNSC allows sangheili to design armor for spartans currently so who knows.
The only thing I could think of that’d be a Spartan V would be a Mjolnir-clad robot controlled by a smart-AI. They’d be very hard to beat in combat I bet, and they wouldn’t be bound by human physical restrictions, like losing an arm or space vacuum or running for an ungodly amount of time. They don’t need rest and their reaction time is inhuman. Combine that with reverse-engineered Forerunner tech and you have one hell of a soldier on your hands.
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> The reclaimer saga is pretty human because 343 sucks at expanding on what’s layed before them on a silver platter. But maybe with the rise of the banished and created, the SoS will join the UNSC. I doubt it will be on a level well enough for MJOLNIR to be designed for Sangheili, but the UNSC allows sangheili to design armor for spartans currently so who knows.
343 Industries is the same storyteller that gave us an expansion of the Forerunners in the Forerunner Trilogy, delved into the early history of the Sangheili in Broken Circle, developed the Banished with The Rise of Atriox and Halo Wars 2, and have continued seeing how the post-Halo 3 setting has affected various groups like the Keepers of the One Freedom and Chol ‘Von’s efforts for a unified Kig-Yar navy.
I’d kill to see more alien exploration with Halo, but it hasn’t been a case of 343 not trying.