The SPARTAN Project is a fictional government project in the Halo series which produces supersoldiers. The protagonist of the video games Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo 2, and Halo 3 —the Master Chief— is a Spartan, and he and his compatriots also appear in the Halo novels and comics. The Spartan’s name comes from the elite warriors of ancient Sparta; these future counterparts were designed to be the ultimate tool to use against the United Nations Space Command’s enemies. Possessing superior strength, quick reflexes, battle training and powerful armor, the Spartans inspire equal parts awe and terror in friend and foe alike. With humanity facing extermination by the alien Covenant, the Spartans are seemingly humanity's last hope.
While Master Chief is the only Spartan seen in the video games, the supersoldiers have a much larger role in the expanded universe. Bungie and partners have produced several series of action figures and other promotional materials featuring the Spartans, whose armor (worn by the Master Chief) is the most visible symbol of the franchise. Some hobbyists have even constructed their own armor and helmets, with one inventor being inspired to create his own combat-ready battle armor.
While Master Chief is the only Spartan seen in the video games, the supersoldiers have a much larger role in the expanded universe. Bungie and partners have produced several series of action figures and other promotional materials featuring the Spartans, whose armor (worn by the Master Chief) is the most visible symbol of the franchise. Some hobbyists have even constructed their own armor and helmets, with one inventor being inspired to create his own combat-ready battle armor.
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