In the novels, James Ackerson is seen as a rival to Dr. Halsey, and as such wants to discredit her Spartan-II program with what he believes to be the vastly superior Spartan-III program.

Johnson was an underdog; learned in Spartan-I program, tenacious in battle, befriended Chief. Palmer is Spartan-IV leader; excels in combat, an assassin, favored handguns, trains recruits. Jorge's ...

LONDON – 26 April 2010 - Brace yourselves for a riveting glimpse into one of the darkest secrets of the “Halo” universe. This week is the premiere of “Birth of a Spartan,” a live-action ...