SPARTAN-IX

The 9th Special Purpose Assault Recon and Tactical Armored Nonconventional-force group-- commonly known as SPARTAN-IX, was an elite SPARTAN cell active during the early 22nd century. It was one of the primary Special Operations units of the Oceania Community Union, and was under the command of the now-defunct OCU Special Operational Command. The entire team was killed during Operation Bright Squall in 2105 defending Hoffman Island from a UCS invasion force.

ORGANIZATION
Like all SPARTAN cells, SPARTAN-IV was officially designated as a component of the OCU's Naval Special Warfare Division, 1st Battalion, D Company. Its members were:


 * Lt. Azisa Haruta
 * Sergeant First Class Matthew Axelson
 * Petty Officer Ahmad Shah
 * Petty Officer Miki Suzuki
 * Petty Officer Lee Tak Wai

Following the disastrous mission, the entire unit was posthumously awarded the OCU Medal of Honor. When the OCU and Colonial Federation's Special Forces command divisions merged into JSOC, the decision was made to permanently retire the unit designation.