Headhunters (Earth-5875)

"Even among the steadfast SPARTAN-IIIs there are a select few with a bond deeper than the others could ever begin to imagine, as these unique IIIs are a secret even to their peers."

- - Colonel James Ackerson

The Headhunters were a highly classified unit of two-man SPARTAN-III squads under the control of Beta-5 Division that undertook top-secret and extremely missions deep in Covenant territory, much beyond than even the Outer Colonies.

History
Only the very best SPARTAN-IIIs, who had survived two or more classified missions, were able to join the Headhunters, teams of two SPARTAN-IIIs who were sent on missions far behind Covenant lines, expected to die in combat, with their existence being kept a secret even from their own peers. These SPARTAN-IIIs, once selected, were separated from their teams and sent to specialized training camps in remote locations on Onyx, where they were evaluated physically and mentally, undergoing several physiological tests, most in order to ensure the two super soldiers had an effective bond with one another. Contingents of six two-man teams, alongside five other Headhunters, were maintained to guarantee their numbers would remain sizable following their losses. Once the potential candidates passed through rigorous tests on checklists, their files were analyzed among many parameters meticulously calculated by the top specialists of the Office of Naval Intelligence's Beta-5 Division.

Equipment
Headhunters wore more advanced SPI armor which included stronger energy shielding, motion trackers, and VISR technology.

Notable Headhunters

 * Roland-B210
 * Jonah-B203
 * Jun-A266
 * Bella-G059