Spartan IV (4) Biological Augmentations Explained | Halo 4, 5, and presumably Halo Infinite (6) Lore

The Spartan IVs take a lot of heat from the community, but if you look at their augmentations needed to become a Spartan you will see they are actually more than just a beefed up ODST. They really are Spartans. So Lets check out the Spartans Biological Augmentations! Thank you for watching Roanoke Gaming
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[@flibbernodgets7018]

I think one of the coolest things about Eric Nylund's Halo books was that he allowed his master's in chemistry to show through and make it an actual sci-fi novel. It also allowed jokes such as "she gave him a look that could have frozen helium" to flourish.

[@plasmaentity7681]

The whole process of replacing and inserting in artificial organs reminds me of the process used to create Space Marines in 40K.

[@RoanokeGaming]

thats interesting! I will check into the space marine thing!

[@plasmaentity7681]

This page breaks down the process pretty concisely: wh40k.lexicanum.com/wiki/Creation_of_a_Space_Marine Definitely not the most scientifically faithful approach to creating supersoldiers, but then again, 40K always operated on the 'rule of cool'.

[@RoanokeGaming]

"Rule of Cool" haha I will take a look at this site!

[@ls200076]

*SPACE MARINES!?!?! SPACE* *MARINES!!!?!!* *AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH* *DIE HERETIC! EAT BOLTGUN!*

[@RavensEagle]

@@RoanokeGaming WOW, i m suprised you haven't heard of 40k You honestly need to check up on i especially on youtube. From the Orcs, tau, eldar, necrons, tyranids. It's honestly a rabit hole since for some reason, there is always something you miss.

[@CrimsonKnyght]

Despite S-IV's getting backlash, they make sense. Most II's and III's died during Reach as a very pinnacle time of the war, Human's last big secret found (aside from Earth and Infinity) and to keep up with a new, old or sudden threat, take soldiers that fought and lived and make them better to combat what ever heads against humanity. It sucks that we don't get a full display of S-IV skills because Chief Vs Locke is pretty much Captain America vs Spider man and to quote from Tony Stark regarding Cap "If Cap wanted to lay you out, he would of done" Which is pretty much a strong comparison between S-II's and S-IV's.

[@RoanokeGaming]

very well put my dude!

[@CrimsonKnyght]

@@RoanokeGaming Cheers, keep up the good work!

[@danielqs11]

A Far Knight Gaming i

[@BenDover-ed1hh]

The Captain America vs Spiderman analogy is bullshit. Chief is >Locke.But he has to actually work for a W over Locke.A comparison to Cap vs Ironman would be more accurate.Tony is obviously superior to Cap,but he needs to put in effort for the win. This Halo 5 cutscene proves this and nothing suggests otherwise.

[@RavensEagle]

That is very well said.

[@pussdesutroyer9481]

Basically it's like Spartans but made in China

[@RoanokeGaming]

Just like the Honda! Or is that Japan, I am actually not certain lol

[@ls200076]

@@RoanokeGaming Good thing there are no car enthusiasts.

[@BenDover-ed1hh]

Spartan IIIs also fit that bill..lmao

[@RekttalofBlades]

Basically it's Spartans made ethically, in the most sensible fashion and the best way to continue the program

[@whensue9386]

Neon Dawn ODST are more cooler though..

[@JoshEastham]

I wod rather they fully flesh out the 4s before doing 5s

[@RoanokeGaming]

I full agree on that bro, but I can already see it happening!

[@ZingerBorg3158]

Some ODST's were offered to become spartan 4's and some volunteered.

[@RoanokeGaming]

Indeed they did! Like Buck!

[@athens5964]

Hearing you speak about fortifying bones and stuff or whatever lol. I think itd be kinda cool if you did a video on how spartans would be possible. Or at least as close as humans could get to it being possible. Like could we fortify bones and increase all these other factors in ways that are similar to what they say theyv done to the spartans in real life. I know you explained some things in this video like how more oxygen to the brain means you can think more clearly and so forth. But imo a video dedicated to how possible it is would be a interesting video

[@RoanokeGaming]

That's actually a really good idea bro, I will have to try my hand at that in the future!

[@Phoenix-214]

@@RoanokeGaming Installation00 is a materials scientist who does extensive and highly-researched breakdowns of technology and events in the Halo universe, and goes deep into speculation about how the technologies work. Perhaps you could try chatting him up sometime? Maybe he can help. He already did a video on if there is a way to create a Spartan-II-like individual in the present day, with the short answer being "We're very close." He's got a Discord server and a KZbin channel. He's busy enough that it might take him upwards of a month to reply to some messages in the ask room on his Discord server but he always replies eventually. I imagine that if you joined his server and PMed him directly, he would reply far more promptly. The link to his Discord is on his YT channel.

[@BoisegangGaming]

I love how in Halo 4, when you finally meet up with UNSC forces, you're not rescued by Marines who are below you in terms of power and abilities, but SPARTAN-IVs, who are essentially mass-produced versions of Spartan-IIs. It's a startling moment which shows how the Spartans who saved humanity have become obsolete. It's a wonderfully meta commentary about Chief's role in the modern video game market.

[@RoanokeGaming]

Yah I remember when they showed up I was like "Oh...well that's pretty cool I suppose" after thinking they were just beefed up ODST lol

[@Verbally.autistic]

Neon Dawn im pro spartans 2

[@mariobadia4553]

Well there's not that many 3's or 2's left so why just make more spartans.

[@JJ-br6qt]

They are lower quality but alot better than your average odst

[@mercury2157]

@@JJ-br6qt hell if anything, they make up for lack of physical abilities with numbers and experience. the spartan II and IIIs were all young, so the IVs have experience to go off of

[@clonetrooper730]

Honestly I don't get why they get a bad rep. They do their job, and the majority of them have definitely earned it considering they are veterans of the war with decades of experience.

[@RoanokeGaming]

Agreed on that a lot of them are, but the way 343 introduced Spartan 4s in halo 4 with palmer was like "wut" then the way they were portrayed in halo 5 was like "jesus Christ 343 these guys could be so much more cool if you didn't make them act like this"

[@dr.catherineelizabethhalse1820]

They get bad rep because it they seem same as S2 but mass prouceable which seems too easy and lame. I hope they keep acting more childish than S2s.

[@RexWort]

bluebanana Petty much ruin the small amount quality to now a mass produce quantity

[@ls200076]

@@dr.catherineelizabethhalse1820 What about the veterans who became spartan 4's? Experienced, well trained & strong will.

[@bloodshdalwayz3565]

Neon Dawn nah they’re hating on the mass produced version of the Spartan 2s

[@jaymikevillanueva1212]

SPARTAN IVs aren't just ODST. They are hand-picked from just about every elite spec ops unit in the UNSC (like Navy SEALs, Army Green Berets/Delta Force, or Marine Force Recon/MARSOC units) or from regular line units from the Army or Marine Corps who proved to be more than exceptional. Jun selects these people and ask them if they want to be SPARTANS. They may not be like the IIs or IIIs but their skills and combat experience more than makes up for it along with the training Musa and other veteran SPARTANs would give them so they can be deadly force multipliers. BTW, thanks for uploading this! I hope people can appreciate the complexity of making a SPARTAN. Buck and Palmer mentioned the transition to being an S4 hurts a lot followed by numerous hours of retraining and therapies in order to get used to the augmentations.

[@RoanokeGaming]

agreed! A lot of people seem to just think that they are ODSTs in super suits, but there is a lot more to Spartan IVs than people realize! and absolutely man! I am glad you enjoy it! The halo videos never seem to do as well but I always enjoy making them!

[@jaymikevillanueva1212]

Roanoke Gaming Question though. Given with the S4 augmentations, you think an S1/ORION operative can get re-augmented or are they simply too old to get the treatments? I seem to recall SGT Avery Johnson was 80-something during the Covenant War and he could still fight like every UNSC unit.

[@Verbally.autistic]

We all know sergeant Johansson is the true og Spartan. The goat spartan is master chief and the ehhh n young brother is buck as a spartan.

[@troopergio]

what about noble six

[@331coolguy]

@@troopergio he's the cool cousin that we all want to hang out with.

[@jasapotato8362]

singmyABC'S together i kno this is old but what about Jerome

[@anjaneyasreetrout2444]

You forgot about Locke who saved Buck's ass two times

[@rukiller3]

A Spartan 2 with the Spartan 4 armor would truly be a God ! 117 would become Gilgamesh and a whole new religion would form around him... not that it already hasn't. Also, loved the "haven't earned" when pertaining to S4s and 343, both kinda running on coat tails of the originals!

[@RoanokeGaming]

Agreed on that broseph, they haven't been tested, they haven't earned it, they are almost like a cocky freshman. if 343 handles the Spartans a little better and makes them a little more "Spartan Like" then I am sure people would come around

[@Verbally.autistic]

Rufus Adams bro i worship john 117 as a profit n covie killing bad ass. John= lucky, as cortana mentions his name and in biblical point the name john brings luck.

[@JoshEastham]

His halo 5 suit is the spartan 4 armour. He took his off at the end of halo 4 and has a new set at the start of halo 5 without his chest scar

[@BenDover-ed1hh]

What are you talking about? All of Blue team have Gen2 armour and Locke was still able to compete with Chief. -Chief's Mark VI is Gen2 -Fred has Centurion class Mjolnir which is Gen2. -Linda has Argus class Mjolnir which is Gen2. And Kelly has Hermes class Mjolnir which is Gen2. The boost they get from Gen2 armour isn't much different than the boost the Spartan IVs get.

[@enochmenor5671]

@@BenDover-ed1hh it's probably a just lazy writing because they should ALOT more stronger then Spartan 4s with that armor

[@thatguywhoappearseverysoof6833]

You said if the AI went rouge it could just kill them yea that's definitely true but what if the spartan and the AI go rouge or the spartan does something that gives oni a reason to kill them then oni has a chip in the Spartans brain that they can use to kill them instead of actually using a squad to kill them and I bet that chip actually is a secret kill switch.

[@RoanokeGaming]

that's a pretty interesting thought! Basically installing a kill switch which would not surprise me concerning ONI

[@whensue9386]

Didn't a couple Spartan 4s already go rogue in the expanded lore, I know Mickey did aswell.

[@gegmoern4179]

im pretty sure the only Spartens that went rouge were a couple of Spartan 1's and a couple of Spartan 1.1's

[@whensue9386]

geg moern A few Spartan 4's were actually insurrectionists and attacked a peace treaty Lord Hood, The Arbiter, and a lead brute chieftain.

[@deitchj003]

Good point

[@taliawtf6944]

Well you have to think about it from a military stand point, the Spartan 2's were used in different roles than the 4's. The 2's were a spec ops unit that could be dropped off with an objective and be near impossible for standard forces to stop on their way to the target objective. The 4's are more of a heavy support/shock troop type unit that is employed to hammer stiff resistance or hardened positions. Since the 2's are used in missions where they HAVE to complete the objective to the greatest effect they would and should be given every possible advantage. Where as the 4's are designed to be effective but cheap enough the lose of several is no big deal in terms of force strength and cost. Comparing the 2's and the 4's really is like comparing IFV's to MBT's or a hammer to a wrench. One is not built to do the job of the other. Still not even a Spartan 2 could stand up to an Adeptus Astartes in 40k. Also video idea a compare and contrast of Spartan 2's and the Space Marines in warhammer 40k! =D

[@RoanokeGaming]

Thanks for watching guys! If you liked the video don't forget to leave a like, if you really liked it smash the sub button to keep up the channel! I hope yall enjoyed it! Also check description for like discord and stuff like that Also the 4 in parenthesis is not meant as an insult, its for the algorithm lol

[@ron948]

I think Buck once said about the difference between the generation of Spartans. The Spartan IV(4) are like demi-gods, Spartans III(3) are like gods and Spartans II(2) are like titans.

[@RoanokeGaming]

What does that make Spartan Is??

[@Inukazan]

@@RoanokeGaming if I remember my Greek mythology correctly the "Parents" of the titans while powerful had little direct influence over the world to the poi t that their biggest contribution was the birth of the titans as far as this methapor is concerned not completely accurare but I havent peeked at such stuff in over 2 years we might need to workshop the Spartans I's into it a bit.

[@toxsghost]

Roanoke Gaming men who know what the ladies like

[@ron948]

Warriors of legends.

[@RoanokeGaming]

All of the comments are good ^^

[@ksiaa814]

Spartan fours are the Honda Civic of the Halo Universe wow never thought of it that way LOL

[@RoanokeGaming]

Its canon now XD

[@ksiaa814]

Roanoke Gaming pardon me I couldn't hear you over the countless people crying at the that fact lol but it actually makes a lot of sense

[@sjbrooksy45]

I see it more like a sniper rifle vs an AK-47. One is highly deadly in the right hands, but the other is highly effective, especially when it can be mass produced and turn a normal person (comparatively in the Halo universe) into a force to reckon with.

[@miyuedelfelt2676]

While they aren't as enhanced as Sparten IIs, they're still easily super solders, even without their armor, and they're my personal favorite Spartan series.

[@RoanokeGaming]

They may not be my personal favorite but I agree, they are definitely still super soldiers

[@dr.doctor4878]

@@RoanokeGaming I wish we get a strong, silent type Spartan IV. Damn I miss the Rookie from Alpha Nine

[@addisonwelsh]

@@dr.doctor4878 Why does everyone forget Fireteam Crimson?

[@granmastersword]

The other reason they went with adults and one of the big driving forces for it was cost efficiency. Since kidnapping and training childrens takes a lot of resources and time, and the UNSC requiered many Spartans to rebuild their forces, opting for soldiers of their army helps them reduce costs as they already have enough combat experience and will only need to train them to adapt their augmented bodies

[@chiefsenpai969]

Holy heck! I really didn't think that the S-IV augmentation was so complex and advanced. Gotta give you the props man. You did a great job at explaining them. Love your videos. Keep making them 👍

[@RoanokeGaming]

Thanks bro! I am glad you liked it and that I could tell you some new info!

[@amyc4880]

Thanks I barely learned about the spartan 4s

[@RoanokeGaming]

no problem brochacho

[@needy3535]

Sick video dude. Seriously the visuals are killer man. Good to see someone not putting 3 clips on repeat for the vid.

[@RoanokeGaming]

ayyyee thanks bro! adding in the biology visuals is something I worry about as I don't want it to feel like you are in a class but I am glad to hear people enjoy it!

[@needy3535]

Roanoke Gaming teach me daddy

[@doodoobandit5873]

Do the nanosuit from Crysis.

[@RoanokeGaming]

when I get to Crysis I will be covering it!

[@alshnevermore3741]

Makes sense that the armor would decrease in weight overtime since their getting use to the armor. Still surprises me that they still use the same weaponry. I mean, it maybe four years after but still even we now contain laser weapons, despite being illegal for now.

[@jordanfrench4336]

I put your videos on every day in a play list keep up the great work u helped me sleep hundreds of nights I enjoy listening to your videos while I go to bed the evil within try that game

[@Kaiber_Phoenix]

Another great and informal video on perhaps my favourite sci-fi universe the Spartans are cool and it'd be interesting to see what kind of modification's ODSTs go through along with the Spartan 3's

[@RoanokeGaming]

I actually have the video on the Spartan IIIs out right now! As for the ODST I will eventually be looking up if they have any enhancments or are they just homegrown humans

[@Kaiber_Phoenix]

@@RoanokeGaming I'll have to go give the Spartan 3's vid a look then and as for ODSTs I don't know much but I'm aware they have a few implants can't remember what for but would happily watch a video on anything you can find out

[@sypandacat7236]

The legendary Honda civic armor

[@i5ooikschannel551]

I love this channel. Lore explaining bio. This channel is great

[@RoanokeGaming]

I am glad to hear you like it and thank you for the compliment!

[@i5ooikschannel551]

No problem. I wish I could give money but I have hardly enough to pay fines

[@gavinvick3592]

Ive never given S-4s a bad rep. I thought the idea of ONI continuing the spartan program was a badass idea. The spartans will only improve, eventually there willbe a spartan generation better than master chief. Perhaps the Spartan 5s you mentioned at the end?

[@anthonywolfe5304]

I started Dead Space 3 yesterday bc of your Channel I love it so far thanks a bunch man.

[@RoanokeGaming]

ayyeee glad to hear it man! Have fun!

[@S1lva139]

Great vid man, far as the chip goes i just get flash backs to spider man 2's doc ock. With ONI's rep it would make sense if it were a kill switch like ThatOne Gut suggested. Really glade you included the real world stuff going on with Crisper's and the fecal supplements. Also with all the human augment videos you do have you ever thought of covering the augments found in either Mass Effect or Deus Ex?

[@RoanokeGaming]

Glad to include the real world stuff! I love connecting it to our universe haha and I will be doing Mass effect in the future, but I have yet to play Deus Ex!

[@chrismeakins9653]

Hell yeah for Halo Lore \,,/. , thanks for having me as your first Q&A comment on your last vid, grats again buddy! - lets hope 343 dont screw halo 6 :)

[@RoanokeGaming]

for sure bro! and thank you! I hope 343 has learned from their mistakes but only time will tell!

[@mrskullface2802]

I just wanna see COG fight SPARTANS. Carmine vs. Cheif!

[@undeadstormblade9337]

Carmine would obviously die haha. They always do! Unless it's Clayton

[@gibby8540]

Mr Skull Face the cog are standard soldiers, the Spartans are super soldiers wa do u think will happen I say there will be a bit of a fight but carmine would get fucked up

[@RoanokeGaming]

unfortunately I think my boy carmine wouldnt stand a chance against cheif lol

[@Reyma777]

Roanoke Gaming I have suggested video for you. I have a theory that COG or Serans in general are genetically engineered, there are references to Gene therapy in Gears 4. A long history of Gen therapy might explain why serans, are for the most part, tall, strong, athletic and age so well.

[@Verbally.autistic]

Roanoke Gaming what carmine brother you thinking about the only brither that'll survive a spartan fight is Clayton.

[@i3lazz]

Yessss I've been waiting for a halo lore video

[@RoanokeGaming]

hope you enjoyed it man!

[@rakedetheron2353]

This is coming really late, but I’m back in the Halo mood and really wanted to see this stuff. The comment saying Spartan-IVs are ODSTs I believe was meant to imply that many of the Spartan-IVs early on were ODSTs that volunteered for the program, so a good portion of their ranks were originally Helljumpers before the augmentation. Or at least that’s what I always thought since it’d make sense to make your next set of super soldiers to be the best soldiers on hand.

[@stan8230]

I learned so much from watching your videos is that I too want to be a biologist as well I really want to learn more from you so I can get a more better understanding

[@ls200076]

What if the spartan V's will be like space marines? That would be gold. 7.6 feet bulldozers with two hearts stomping hunters to oblivion. oh boi, I NEED IT

[@-slice-6103]

No

[@ur-didact1991]

I don't want chunky Spartans, I want better Spartans

[@robertmiller9023]

Hey Roanoke I loved the video I'm sad cause I've been in Canada and haven't been able see your new videos but I'm back so loved video

[@RoanokeGaming]

glad you liked it bro! and I hope you enjoyed Canada!

[@TheDaimon888]

Someday ONI will probably become a future antagonist. Love you videos by the way :)

[@commissarstanley2524]

I always liked Spartan4s cause they always seemed more within reach by your average human

[@RoanokeGaming]

that's what I like about them too, basically you could become one with enough hard work

[@apuapu4545]

I disagree. Having your organs totally replaced and you muscle reattached sounds far less achievable than what the previous Spartans went through. 3 year old comment but whatever.

[@shakeelthomas1660]

Spartan 10, I think they would just be the ultimate human, no need for armor again, the skin is the armor. They can take a nuke to the face no problem, punching rock, please, how about making mountains crumble. Falling from high altitude, how about jumping from one planet to the next in a matter of minutes. 😂😂😂That's just too wild

[@RoanokeGaming]

I actually no joke think the Spartan Vs will just not need armor, They are probably going to be completely robotic or something lol

[@shakeelthomas1660]

@@RoanokeGaming yes it makes sense, the human body could only do so much no matter how much enhancement

[@QGarrison]

And cheif is still gonna find a way to out do them in the story😂

[@ur-didact1991]

I think if this makes Spartan 5's better than Spartan 2, and if it keeps going on in and shows better results in Spartan 6,7,8,9,....I think Ancient humans will be in Spartan 25 class, true gods

[@Lustie]

Even though they are know where near the level of the ll’s or lll’s, they are still incredibly impressive and honestly with the gen 2 armor they don’t need many invasive surgeries regardless. I would love to see the team who came up with all these augmentation ideas since the majority of those augs are certainly plausible and pretty scientifically accurate.

[@MultiNaruto900]

As A Far Knight Gaming commented, the Spartan-IV's does make logical sense. By bolstering existing forces, it increases the overall power of the military as a whole. By doing so, it allows more powerful soldiers to have a presence on the field and bypasses the issue with the previous Spartans - *the years before they are suitable enough.* By running the Spartan-IV program along with the Spartan-II program, more soldiers ready for battle is produced in comparison to either program alone. Time is a resource that must be used wisely. Bolstering existing troops while troops being trained via the more time consuming program is a significant improvement when looking at the military forces as a whole.

[@oc4583]

These biology videos make me shake a little bit, I already know that the human body has a nervous system and all that but hearing it all again just feels weird in a good way.

[@RoanokeGaming]

interesting to think we are just a bag of flesh, chemicals, and electrical signals!

[@zalrohglekgolo6149]

This is the best video on my favorite generation of Spartans, thank you for this. Will share this a lot

[@RoanokeGaming]

Thanks man! I am glad you enjoy the video that much to share it!

[@zalrohglekgolo6149]

@@RoanokeGaming it's been a couple years, I shared this a bunch and, because I knew most of this before hand, had said as much long before. Unfortunately, "Spartan IV's are ODSTs/Marines in Spartan Armor" became so popular by the mouth breathers that it more or less is canon through terrible books like Bad blood and retcons to established lore. Kind of like what ID Software did with doom eternal, 343 is chasing after what's popular via word of mouth and changing lore to match it. I heard it's because Frank O'Connor, who wrote most of the lore for Halo when 343 was making Halo 4, isn't the writer or project lead, and it'd been confirmed most employees at 343 are on 6 month contract as per Microsoft. When 343 was given full custody of the IP, they had a strong and consistent lore writing. People didn't like it, and Microsoft hired Brian Reed who ignored established lore to make something he wanted to see, and ever since Microsoft has been chasing after whatever makes money. So if bad ideas and misinformation is popular enough, it becomes canon now. If 343 stuck to their guns about the lore I'm sure more people would come around, but instead we have the mouth breathers and the publisher pushing the developers to push out so much inconsistent stuff that Infinite was "a soft reboot" to basically detach itself from everything minor facet before infinite came out.

[@nashan13a]

the thing about the spartan 4s is that they dont have the backstory. i get how their augmentations and history as soldiers is a plus, but they arent like the 2s and 3s for 1 simple reason. they werent raised in the military atmosphere. if you gave a 3 or a 2 a chance to retire, the vast majority of them wouldnt know what to do with themselves (with the notable exceptions of randal and maria, and i dont think the authors remembered the whole "augmentations kill sex drive and capacity for romantic love thing). the 4s are totally normal people. in the kilo5 trilogy the best part is when naomi, a spartan 2, walks into a bar and has no idea how to interact in that setting. thats one of the hallmarks of spartans. a spartan 4 would go to a bar on a nightly basis and have no problems. just an example. its the harsh psycological trauma that makes the spartans so epic, and if you ever read platos republic, and you equate "the gaurdians" with spartans, then youd understand WHY the 4s can never be true spartans in the fans eyes.

[@DerekIsNotRich]

Spartan 2 was more like an almost impossible to replace, true perfect car with gas mileage and muscle to make other cars blush. But again, not really replaced at all, so you're limited to thirty ish near perfect cars with no spare parts for when they inevitably get into a wreck. Spartan 4 is basically a Honda Civic like you said.

[@SrgtBarney]

that's exactly it honestly, they haven't earned their way of the title "spartan" and theyre certainly not so humble or noble and surviving augmentation isn't a congratulatory factor. While their abilities are great undoubtedly, I think it's their personalities being so cheeky is what turns people off the most.

[@RoanokeGaming]

I could see that

[@PositiviteaTheFirst]

There are certain S-IV's that display a good amount of humility and nobility like Thorne, Buck, Dutch and Gretchen. I'm not fond of Osiris, but I'll have to admit that Locke and Vale have also displayed a level of this.

[@E_L_J_T]

SrgtBarney I mean IVs are soldiers ODST pretty much so they are used to joking around,they haven’t seen their friends as kids die which is the reason for them being cheeky and not take many things seriously but I mean would they really put Spartan IVs through the same risks as IIs?

[@dr.doctor4878]

@@E_L_J_T Some ODSTs act like that but not all. There are some ODSTs who are serious in their jobs like Buck and the Rookie. There are also some ODSTs who literally have a huge ego and believe there are better than the Spartans. Other Spartan IVs are not only compose of veterans but also new soldiers with high skills from different branch who never been on a battle before. That's why they are other Spartan IVs that are not serious and took advantage of their reputation by example flirting with the ladies just like what 2 members of Fireteam Majestic did.

[@DrBeastMcCoy]

i would like to see Spartan V with the spartan 2 recruitment combined with the best of spartan IV augments and equipment

[@AL4RC0NR4MO5]

This makes me appreciate how much of a big deal it is to get the augmentation. Not a decision to make lightly (not that you could do it lightly anyway since youd have to be an excellent soldier anyway to get the chance

[@MrBob74]

Could you update a spartan two or three with fours augmentation ?

[@RoanokeGaming]

I might be able to do that down the road! With this video, I feel it was better but not so much better that it would do much for the other videos, give me some more time to learn about what I can about video editing and when the time comes, I will def redo them

[@Kjf4runner]

You can't really fix perfection

[@praetorianrex5571]

What are ODSTS, and how what about them that makes you compare them to Power Rangers? I'm curious.

[@RoanokeGaming]

well ODSTs are Orbital Drop Shock Troopers, basically they drop in and start blowing stuff up, and I call the Spartan 4s power rangers as they were brightly colored suits and jump around and have almost an attitude to match, not like battle hardened soldiers but like teenagers unleashed with mechanical suits that give them power

[@praetorianrex5571]

@@RoanokeGaming say, would it be convenient if they were to assist the Spartans in the Halo games? Lol.

[@LAV-III]

@@praetorianrex5571 they do in halo 2 and reach

[@-slice-6103]

Praetorian Rex ODSTs do help Spartans in Halo 2 and Reach... how do u not know this?

[@praetorianrex5571]

@@-slice-6103 I was referring to the Rangers.

[@glitchyalex5098]

Amazing Video as always 👍

[@RoanokeGaming]

Thanks man!

[@Dwyer-nl9fz]

Awesome video man keep it up

[@RoanokeGaming]

Thanks broseph!

[@ambiguumspectatoremespecta9803]

With the release of the Halo Encyclopedia came new Spartan Bio-Metric Information, combining this with the Bio-Metric Information garnered from the Official Spartan Field Manual and other game pre-release sources we finally have a clearer picture of the Bio-Metric standings of each class safe for the original Orion candidates of whom we only have 1 example of which is Avery Johnson. (Before beginning I would like to clarify that the height data presented in both passages (Halo Encyclopedia and Official Spartan Field Manual) are Mjolnir Armored and SPI Armored height ranges but that luckily we are able to convert that into their baseline augmented height as we know mjolnir makes an operator 9.7 centimeters taller than their base height and while SPI is not as bulky as Mjolnir does possess a similar baseline framework and components.) [Starting off with the Spartan II's] Spartan Gender: Male Spartan Height Range (Mjolnir): 7 ft 1 Inches - 7 ft 7 Inches Spartan Height Range (Out of Mjolnir): 6 ft 9 Inches - 7 ft 3 Inches Spartan Weight Range (Out of Mjolnir): 290 lbs - 358 lbs Tallest Known Spartan II Male (Out of Mjolnir): Kurt - 051 (7 ft 3 Inches and 358 lbs) Spartan Gender: Female Spartan Height Range (Mjolnir): 6 ft 11 Inches - 7 ft Spartan Height Range (Out of Mjolnir): 6 ft 7 Inches - 6 ft 8 Inches Spartan Weight Range (Out of Mjolnir): 242 - 247 lbs Tallest Known Spartan II Female (Out of Mjolnir): Linda - 058 (6 ft 8 Inches and 247 lbs) [Followed by the Spartan III's] Spartan Gender: Male Spartan Height Range (Mjolnir/SPI): 6 ft 4 Inches - 6 ft 11 Inches Spartan Height Range (Out of Mjolnir): 6 ft - 6 ft 7 Inches Spartan Weight Range (Out of Mjolnir): 202.8 - 265 lbs Tallest Known Spartan III Male (Out of Mjolnir): Jun - A266 (6 ft 7 Inches and 244 lbs) Spartan Gender: Female Spartan Height Range (Mjolnir/SPI): 6 ft 2 Inches - 6 ft 9 Inches Spartan Height Range (Out of Mjolnir): 5 ft 10 Inches - 6 ft 5 Inches Spartan Weight Range (Out of Mjolnir): 172 - 229 lbs Tallest Known Spartan III Female (Out of Mjolnir): Kat - B320 (6 ft 5 Inches and 215 lbs) Note: I did not factor in Lucy - B091 as her diminutive size was considered to be an anomaly within the Spartan III Program. For those of you curious, her SPI and Mjolnir Armored Height is 5 ft 3 Inches which would make her unarmored height 4 ft 11 Inches and she weighed 177 lbs. Don't mistake it for weakness however as detailed in Legacy of Onyx, she was able to contend with and even beat Spartan III Male Tom - B292 who had a Mjolnir Armored Height of 6 ft 9 Inches and an unarmored height of 6 ft 5 Inches, he also weighed 265 lbs. [Ending with the Spartan IV's] Spartan Gender: Male Spartan Height Range (Mjolnir): 6 ft 9 Inches - 7 ft 3 Inches Spartan Height Range (Out of Mjolnir): 6 ft 5 inches - 6 ft 11 Inches Spartan Weight Range (Out of Mjolnir): 249 - 293 lbs Tallest Known Spartan IV Male (Out of Mjolnir): Tomas Horvath (6 ft 11 Inches and 293 lbs) Spartan Gender: Female Spartan Height Range (Mjolnir): 6 ft 7 Inches - 7 ft Spartan Height Range (Out of Mjolnir): 6 ft 3 Inches - 6 ft 8 Inches Spartan Weight Range (Out of Mjolnir): 224 - 245 lbs Tallest Known Spartan IV Female (Out of Mjolnir): Naiya Ray (6 ft 8 Inches and 245 lbs)

[@sjbrooksy45]

I wonder how they keep fine motor controls and dexterity intact while increasing strength?

[@Ivannes09]

You should do a versus of: spartan 2s,3s,4s, and titanfall pilots. That would be interesting . (The pilot having his titan is optional)

[@chrisestabrooks8197]

No no no they get their titan and we get our regular-camo-corp-oni-hannibal halo 5 mantis/hw2 mantis w/upgrades and they get all their custom built titanfall variants/loadouts

[@Warlordjoker2394]

As a paramedic. I love your videos

[@williamfolwellshryockcooke8303]

Roanoke Gaming congratulations on getting passed 50,000 subscribers😀.

[@RoanokeGaming]

Thanks man!

[@williamfolwellshryockcooke8303]

Roanoke Gaming my friend your welcome😀.

[@LOVEPHOENIXDANCER]

i dont think spartan 4s are not that bad just very poorly handled from 343 like with ops and halo 5 with ops they could have stuck with their guts and done more with it and showed how well S 4s can handle heavy fights and with halo 5 well with the way the story was set up and the way the game was setup the with the 4 player and over need to call for help every time you die just poorly done anyways enough with my ranting lol can you do a theory video on mark 7 being in the next halo game what it could be or what is more up your the horrors of halo AI rampancy

[@jordanfrench4336]

Also went through a lot of your vids n liked them

[@lafet7811]

Biology in video games is so good aaaaaaaaaaaaaa good vid as well

[@LAV-III]

So Zane went insane, hey that rimes

[@prosperthechancelloremeka4586]

ill be real with you, if i ever undergo the spartan 4 procedure, ill opt for the spartan 2 procedure also after all its only a 60% fail rate which means theres a 40% chance of survival

[@stevenpaniagua8463]

I have always loved how the Spartan program just always seemed to make sense. Even in the lore the original Spartan 4s were made similar to the Spartan 3s were they got proven military soldiers to upgrade into Spartans. Then once they got the green light they basically mass produced them and convinced young people to sign up through propaganda.

[@scotta.8999]

With all of the extra augmentations, particularly to the circulatory and nervous systems, the caloric requirements of a Spartan must be absolutely ENORMOUS (Even with the ability to get more nutrition from food and the "intestinal bio-reactor" constantly replenishing their gut flora). Like, I'm talking probably 5000+ calories a day for even a Spartan IV on shore leave (or whatever equivalent of downtime they get, since I know they're not all constantly deployed or on a mission for every waking hour in the postwar universe). For the bigger, swoler S-IIs, I'd reckon they'd need up to 9-10,000 calories A DAY to stay optimally functional on active duty. These are all somewhat informed guesses though, granted that I can't seem to find any lore explaining the nutritional needs of a Spartan of any of the generations, but if there's anything in canon that actually does go into this at any level of detail, but I'd be happy to find out if any such lore exists. The idea of an S-II jumping out of a Pelican from 400 meters, clubbing grunts to death with an AR butt, slamming through walls at 30mph and drop kicking sangheli in their split jaws, then going back to the UNSC frigate in orbit to savagely demolish 3 double-dough, extra cheese and pepperoni pizzas and washing them down with a liter protein smoothie kinda makes me grin.

[@RoanokeGaming]

It is quite enormous! Supposedly they have energy bars that I imagine are like 10 days worth of food for a normal person

[@codyconnor6981]

The Spartan 4’s still have a lot of potential with the whole created vs humanity war coming up in Halo 6. A good idea would be a ‘civil’ war breaking out between the Spartan 2’s, 3’s, and 4’s. Essentially they could have Cortana attempt to gain control of the Spartan suits. This could lead to some pretty creepy fights where you have to fight some Spartans who are essentially dead inside their suits, but the A.I’s now just controlling the suit like the Flood does with its hosts.

[@chrisestabrooks8197]

Oooooo i want that game! Like a flood mode but zombie spartans! YOURE A GENIUS!

[@sinsofthesend2067]

Keep up the good work!

[@RoanokeGaming]

thanks man!

[@CompactCowboy]

I’m curious about what a spartan 2 in gen 2 armor would be like. Gen 2 was meant to make up for the lack of spartan 4s abilities. But technology can only go so far. So would the gen 2 armor even further enhance a spartan 2? Or would it hinder them? Because the armors abilities can’t keep up? Since the gen 1 armor was not meant to make up for the shortcomings of the 2s there was obviously more room to enhance what they already had.

[@RoanokeGaming]

I imagine it would hinder, its not as fast, strong, or heavy as the older versions of Mjolnir

[@omerghani386]

Chief was wearing gen 2 armor that resembled his mark VI in halo 5

[@CompactCowboy]

Roanoke Gaming That was my assumption as well. Though you had obviously done more research on the armor than I.

[@CompactCowboy]

omer ghani Though nothing changed in his performance, or at the least nothing created in halo cannon states any change. Witch is part of why I was curious.

[@omerghani386]

@@CompactCowboy The scaring to the right side of his chest piece was no longer visible and they got rid of that carbon fiber like material in the middle of the chest piece. Yeah I'm sure in expanded lore they might have gone into more detail about his updated armor

[@undeadstormblade9337]

Heyyyyy I asked for this video! Thnx Roanoke! Can't believe there was so much info given how poorly 343 treat the halo franchise.

[@RoanokeGaming]

For sure bro! I hope you enjoy it! and I hope 343 has learned from their mistakes, but only time will tell

[@FrostsorrowGaming]

I give ya the car analogy thing... but man... I dont play the games but I watch a bunch of the cutscenes and the books are really good.. when I read fall of reach... wooooo... the entire first 8-9 chapters and prologue describing and "showing" the results of the successfully augmented II's was just awe inspiring... and to see a mass produced soldier be comparable felt so disappointing... and there were little nods with halsey talkin to the 4's and being like the 2's WERE SOLDIERS that inspired humanity... and the 4's would never compare..

[@praetorianrex5571]

I have some questions for you regarding Clone Drone in the Danger Zone; 1. Is it possible to download a human's consciousness into a robotic body? Is there a limit to how many times you can do it? 2. Is it also possible to burn metal? Can the "fire" in game be actually acid or some other chemicals? 3. What do they use for the swords that lets them cut through almost anything? Plasma blade? How does that work?

[@LegoSwordViedos]

I've always wondered how close we are to being able to have a mini lab/pharmacy implanted in our body, able to moniter all our bio chemastry and could even catch problems and allert you to seek medical treatment long befor it becomes a critical issue. Say constant monitering for bio signitures that would allert to cancer, or flood your body with chems to counter act stress, or also improve focus, oxygination of body tissue, spread imuno boosters when you start to get sick, and suplement you constantly with the near perfect dose of vitimins and minerals at all times, or be able to order food talored exactly with what you need without hassle. Could even help reinforce good restful sleep, and be programed to wake you right when you get done with a sleep cycle rather then have to wake up to stress of a alarm, keep your hormons in check and acne would be a thing of the past, at least not severe acne. prevent things like arthritise long befor they are ever a problem. Oh and the new advancment of sinthetic muscle is really cool, could even just augment existing muscle and have it trigger with your nervious system. Seems like AI doctors could be programed to do a lot and with detailed info on large numbers of people would be able to have much better understandign of all sorts of health problems. And just being able to acelerate recovery times would be a great boon to society.

[@STppNGMTN]

The procedure is extensive and does account for bones but. The forces applied to Thier organs are astronomical it would take one hell of a mutation to remedy this.

[@pugfugly1989]

My only question is, if they have the capabilities to perform all these incredibly invasive procedures and turn out successful results, why don't they just build a superhuman instead of turning volumteers into them?

[@maxwellbrown5117]

The blood clot augmentation makes me think that Spartans would be highly susceptible to blood clots considering they clot easier aaaand their hearts are obviously stronger increasing blood pressure but at the same time their veins and capillaries are the same time

[@ritualquasar2107]

Spartan 2 : badass killing machine Spartan 4 : ...sorta prius

[@garrettbarden5614]

Hey love the video as usual you do an awesome job keep up the great work also what was the name of the very last out tro song you use?

[@RoanokeGaming]

The very last song is called "Hey Sailor" and I am glad you liked the video bro!

[@SerAstraeusXIV]

Yes that amazing content is here

[@RoanokeGaming]

Hope you like it man!

[@Gryphanii]

I know this video is 2 years old, but I wonder if a Spartan II could undergo some of these "upgrades" to make them even stronger

[@iseenothingbutblood]

A video on the Witcher and explain their mutations would be very interesting

[@RoanokeGaming]

Thanks for the suggestion man!

[@gohunt001-5]

So, a little story of how i found your channel: So i was perusing through my usual list of channels to watch, and eventually ran out of things to watch. Bored, i skimmed through the trending tab to see if there's anything of interest. Then, i saw in the "channels on the rise" section, you. Usually, i would ignore that section because it usually never gives me any channels of interest, but then i saw that the videos were gaming related, and explaining the physiology of various lifeforms in games. So i thought, "eh, why the heck not" and checked the channel. I looked in the about section and realized, to my amusement, that you were a guy who was well versed in biology, and you were reviewing biology in games. *You were doing something unique.* And that is when i started to binge some of your videos, while thinking to myself: _"in a sea of unoriginal sellouts, overreacting personalities, and trend followers, few people stand out from the crowd enough that they are worth your time. Few people manage to not appear as the same old guy as the other. Few people stray away from being trend followers, simply flowing with the stream that they know will lead to wealth. Few people rise above the others, not to follow a trend, but _*_set the trend._*_ This man.... Is a potential trendsetter. This man... _*_Is a man worth watching."_* -"DJ", A.K.A Gohunt 001, 2018 On an unrelated side note i am not willing to put in a separate comment, would you be interested in analyzing the Cryptids from COD Ghosts' "extinction" mode?

[@RoanokeGaming]

Well then I am glad you gave the channel a chance man! I really appreciate the comment and the compliment concerning what I cover! I figured if I find this information interesting than surely there would be others that would like to watch something like this and I am glad I have found that community and niche. The Creator on the Rise brought with it a massive influx of people coming the channel and it gave me a chance to get out there and show people what I have to offer, I am ecstatic that in return they have actually liked the content As for COD, I haven't actually played Ghosts but I can definitely look into it and see what I find!

[@GlennKurusu]

Excuse me Roanoke Gaming, The ‘...punching through a rock...’ was to force the enemy to avoid getting crushed (or stunned at the moment they lost sight of the SPARTAN-IVs), while in the middle of battle.

[@deadknight1402]

Spartan V's could potentially be an attempt to mix more augmentations into the Spartans, or possibly cybernetic implants. Maybe the Sangheili will throw their lot in for it as well, potentially just to see what they can do, possibly to later produce their own equivalents to the Human Spartans, who knows? Possibly might include training on Sangheilios for the stronger gravity and Sangheili martial arts. I would certainly like to see more of a melding between the Humans and the Sangheili in terms of their technology. Just the Helioskrill isn't enough. I'm talking like some power armour that looks more Sangheili-covenant in design. Damn you, ONI.

[@RoanokeGaming]

that would be interesting! But I wonder if they would ever actually meld as even tho humans now are on okay terms with the Sangheilli, it seems pretty shaky

[@E_L_J_T]

Dead Knight Sangheili elites getting augmentations would be like giving master chief a weapon

[@sethhaag4885]

Do you think that a Spartan II or III could under go some of the organ replacements and technological enhancements? Also, do you think there could be a way to make it so that Spartan III wouldn't need the chemical injections on a regular basis?

[@RoanokeGaming]

I believe with the amount of technological advancement the human race has achieved in each program they could definitely upgrade these Spartans if they felt the need to

[@andrewzhu5394]

1:20-1:21 I think her name is Illsa Zane(It's one I and two ll's BTW)

[@scorpion_shadow]

hey Roanoke Gaming

[@joannewarzynski5331]

So CRYSPR is basically the revival tech from scythe?

[@retrowave762]

8:07 just use mustard gas, since it should still be lung tissue it'll still turn the lungs to hydrochloric acid.

[@thatoneonewhitelatinowhogo8320]

Im glad spartan's got an upgrade i know some of yall saw gen one, mark 4's got their shit pushed in by atroix one little brute and im sure mark 5 and 6 gen 1 couldnt handle it either but hey gen 2 sounds more promising to handle some fight like that

[@erikcervantes3788]

Yeah now that make sense of different of Spartan 4.But Spartan 2 is still my favorite warriors.

[@RoanokeGaming]

I dont blame you there, while S IV are useful, lets be real SII are the most badass

[@StrongArmElijah]

Truly if he was any better, he'd be a Spartan.

[@palindinX]

Spartan IV's are pretty cool, we just haven't seen any endearing Spartan 4 doing something admirable. Like, we got Buck and Thorn, but that's pretty much it. Maybe the Spartan 4s need to experience a dire situation that can really define what makes them great.

[@RoanokeGaming]

that's what I feel to, like maybe halo 6 will give us that, some seemed roughed up at the end of halo 5 but that's hardly an "earned" respect

[@callumbailey5570]

You should take the Locusts from Gears of War and put them up against the Chimera from resistance in a all out War

[@steffinrobinson7869]

I think the difference is experience, 2s were trained from birth basically, 4s started their training in their early adult years

[@bruhman6547]

Hey Roanoke I have a theory that dead island and dying light are in the same universe, if I sent you the theory would you make a video on it, it's actually really connected and makes sense when you think about it

[@blaster23456]

I think I heard you talk about flash grow, either you or someone else, but I don't really know what that is. Mind if I ask you what is flash growing? Is it like growing a clone or something but aging it exponentially?

[@RoanokeGaming]

basically that, you are growing a clone rapidly by speeding up the metabolisms of cells but it causes the clone to die really quickly as its not sustainable, as for the flash grown Spartans, they jump start puberty which causes their own bodies to grow very quickly by taking puberty and directing it to go into overdrive

[@S8tan7]

8:51 *Isaac Clarke would like to know your location*

[@ConcasicoWoodworks]

What about a video about how close we are right now to create "supersoldiers" or to improve the human body by genetical or bionical means? All of this in pararell to what we can see in Halo or similar games.

[@RoanokeGaming]

I think later on I will be doing something like that!

[@Generic_Name_-]

The spartan 2's were recruited into the spartan 4 programmes does that mean that the spartan 2's also got the Spartan 4 augmentation or were they just given a gen2 armour?

[@computerassistedbiological5391]

No a few might have become a part of the Spartan branch but they didn't get the augmentations that the Spartan-IVs had.