: For all they know it could just be random numbering. Special operations
: forces often times won't be established with sequential numbers to make it
: appear as if there are more units than what can be substantiated by
: records and surveillance. Maybe ONI hides behind that as cover for the
: Spartans. There are a few other simple covers too. Like the first and
: third generations being experimental, prototype, or test phases in Spartan
: development that didn't lead to fully operational combat forces.

Well sure, but I mean Ben is digging up information on the S-IIs and there hasn't even been mention of the S-IIIs, I would think he would, if not look for information, at least have had something brought to him or something that caught his eye-- if the S-IIIs aren't public knowledge then simply finding out about them could be a whole thing.