The following contains SPOILERS for the Halo Season 2 episode "Aleria ... likely the result of the Spartan-III program. So, what is all that about? Here's what we know from the books.

(2) “Operating Netback”, “Adjusted ... "FOFI") about the Company's 2025 capital program, budget and guidance, Spartan's prospective results of operations and production (including 2025 ...

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.