Ideology
Superior training and superior weaponry have, when taken together,
a geometric effect on overall military strength. Well-trained,
well-equipped troops can stand up to many more times their lesser
brethren than linear arithmetic would seem to indicate.
Col. Corazon Santiago, "Spartan Battle Manual"
Nanometallurgy
Our scientists now use fractal theory to "teach" the molecules to
assume, or resume, a particular form. Substances of amazing
strength become simple once the formulae are properly computed.
Col. Corazon Santiago, "The Council of War"
Advanced Military Algorithms
Man has killed man from the beginning of time, and each new frontier
has brought new ways and new places to die. Why should the future
be different?
Col. Corazon Santiago, "Planet: A Survivalist's Guide"
Inertial Damping
Until now the battle had been proceeding smoothly: the enemy
was outflanked and had been driven from the reactor housing. But
against the reactor itself the matter cannon were strangely
ineffective. Rounds simply... stopped. In mid-air.
Col. Corazon Santiago, "A Tactical History of Sparta"
Doctrine: Initiative
A ship at sea is its own world. To be the captain of a ship is
to be the unquestioned ruler of that world and requires all of
the leadership skills of a prince or minister.
Col. Corazon Santiago, "Leadership and the Sea"
Doctrine: Flexibility
He held his arm too stiffly, and so was thrown back repeatedly,
until at last I seized his forearm and snapped it back against
itself. His training suffered while the arm healed, of course,
but I felt this was a lesson he must learn early, and well.
Spartan Kel, "Honing the Ki"
Doctrine: Air Power
Air Power rests at the apex of the first triad of victory, for it
combines Mobility, Flexibility, and Initiative.
Spartan Battle Manualave Mechanics
Satellite Reconnaissance
I have often been asked: if we have traveled between the stars,
why can we not launch the simplest of orbital probes? These fools
fail to understand the difficulty of finding the appropriate
materials on this Planet, of developing adequate power supplies,
and creating the infrastructure necessary to support such an
effort. In short, we have struggled under the limitations of a
colonial society on a virgin planet. Until now.
Col. Corazon Santiago, "Planet: A Survivalist's Guide"
The Command Nexus
Information, the first principle of warfare, must form the
foundation of all your efforts. Know, of course, thine enemy.
But in knowing him do not forget above all to know thyself.
The commander who embraces this totality of battle shall win
even with the inferior force.
Spartan Battle Manualher Paradigm
The Neural Amplifier
Against such abominations, we organize our defenses on the
principle that one strong and able mind can shield the many.
Spartan Battle Manual Control Center
Maritime Control Center
It is altogether fitting that we who have sailed the deeps of
space now return again to the sea. This is in many ways a water
planet, and it can be ruled from the waves. With sea power, rugged
terrain can be bypassed and enemy strongholds isolated. Once
naval superiority is achieved, Planet is ours for the taking.
Col. Corazon Santiago, "Planet: A Survivalist's Guide"
The Cyborg Factory
A handsome young Cyborg named Ace,
Wooed women at every base,
But once ladies glanced at
His special enhancement
They vanished with nary a trace.
Barracks Graffiti, Sparta Command
The Nano Factory
Industrial Grade Nano-Paste, Planet's most valuable commodity, can also
be one of its most dangerous. Simply pour out several canisters, slide
in a programming transponder, and step well away while the stuff cooks.
In under an hour the nano will use available materials to assemble a
small factory, a hovertank, or enough impact rifles to equip a regiment.
Col. Corazon Santiago, "Planet: A Survivalist's Guide"
The Cloning Vats
We shall take only the greatest minds, the finest soldiers,
the most faithful servants. We shall multiply them a thousandfold
and release them to usher in a new era of glory.
Col. Corazon Santiago, "The Council of War"
Children's Creche
Proper care and education for our children remains a cornerstone of
our entire colonization effort. Children not only shape our future;
they determine in many ways our present. Men and women work harder
knowing their children are safe and close at hand. And never forget that,
with children present, parents will defend their home to the death.
Col. Corazon Santiago, "Planet: A Survivalist's Guide"
Tachyon Field
The klaxon began to wail, but we felt the reassuring tingle of
the Tachyon Field crackling to life around us, encasing the
entire base in its impenetrable glow.
Spartan Kel, "The Fall of Sparta"
Network Node
I don't know but I've been told,
Deirdre's got a Network Node.
Likes to press the on-off switch,
Dig that crazy Gaian witch!
Spartan Barracks MarchLab
Command Center
Superior training and superior weaponry have, when taken together,
a geometric effect on overall military strength. Well-trained,
well-equipped troops can stand up to many more times their lesser
brethren than linear arithmetic would seem to indicate.
Spartan Battle Manual