User:Subtank/MIST Program

Project: MIST, also known as the Class II Program, was part of the SPARTAN-III Program, an effort to produce cheap and expendable supersoldiers through mechanical and biological augmentation. It is known as the precursor of the actual SPARTAN-III Program.

Introduction
The Class II Program was originally proposed in 2527 by Dr. Elizabeth Halsey after the graduation of the SPARTAN-IIs with CPO Mendez planned to train them. However, the program was put on hold by the UNSC's Brass, as they wished to "evaluate" the effectiveness of the first class of SPARTAN-II, and the next class was postponed for an indefinite amount of time.

Project MJOLNIR
The MJOLNIR Armor was created in parallel to the Class II project and is the most advanced piece of hardware in human hands; it can provide the Class II with an incredible amount of protection and strength. The on-board computer system relays basic tactical information including IFF tags, a Motion Tracker, weapons information and health readouts.

Specialized Neural Interface
A specialized version of the Neural Interface is implanted into the skull of a Class II. This allows a ship grade A.I to be carried on board the MJOLNIR armor. The standard Neural Interface along with the newer specialized version also provide the neural link between the Class II and the MJOLNIR armor.

Spartan Augmentation Procedures
One of the essential and most dangerous aspects of the Class II Program is the augmentation procedure that a SPARTAN candidate must endure. The process consists of many injections and surgeries. Only a small percentage of subjects survive the process and fully recover.

Known Class II Candidates

 * Crimson Team
 * SPARTAN-086
 * SPARTAN-095
 * SPARTAN-142