Project GLADIUS

During the collection of the SPARTAN-II candidates, many of them were cut during the search for suitable candidates. However, ONI gave [Redacted] the green-light to take in at least ten worthy candidates for training in small strike missions against any hostile rebel groups.

Due to its small size, it was considered much more affordable than the normal SPARTAN-II Program, especially after the augmentations, taking out half of the amount of candidates.

Their existence wasn't revealed until the three remaining Spartans were found fighting during the battle of Installation 07, where Incognito Company was deployed for the first time, with the three being spotted by Spartan-I303. As the report was noticed by ONI, they quickly managed to silence I303, however, rumors persisted.

Spartans

 * Randy-297
 * Thorne-299
 * Deja-281
 * Catharine-199
 * Hannah-218