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{{Military infobox | {{Military infobox | ||
|image=[[File:UNSC | |image=[[File:UNSC Marine Corps.PNG|300px]]<!--Stop changing this image.--> | ||
|formed=c. [[2163]] – present | |||
|formed=[[2163]] | |||
|affiliation=[[Unified Earth Government]] | |affiliation=[[Unified Earth Government]] | ||
|branch= | |branch=[[UNSC Defense Force]] | ||
|type= | |type= | ||
|role=Expeditionary warfare | |role=Expeditionary warfare | ||
|nicknames="Leathernecks" | |||
|nicknames= | |battles=[[Interplanetary War]] <br> | ||
|battles= | [[Insurrection]] <br> | ||
[[Human-Covenant War]] <br> | |||
[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]] | |||
|commanders= | |||
|commanders= | |notable-title=Notable commanders | ||
|notable=[[Hogan|General Hogan]] <br> | |||
[[Kits|General Kits]] <br> | |||
[[Van Zandt|General Van Zandt]]<br> | |||
[[Daniel Black|General Black]]<br> | |||
[[Deen|Colonel Deen]]<br> | |||
[[Kennedy Mehaffey|Colonel Mehaffey]]<br> | |||
[[Felicia Sanderson|Colonel Sanderson]]<br> | |||
[[Robert Watts|Colonel Watts]] {{C|formerly}}<br> | |||
[[Unidentified colonel]]<br> | |||
[[Aboim|Lt. Colonel Aboim]]<br> | |||
[[Sedavian|Major Sedavian]]<br> | |||
[[Antonio Silva|Major Silva]]<br> | |||
[[Akio Watanabe|Major Watanabe]]<br> | |||
[[Ponder|Capt. Ponder]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
The ''' | {{Quote|They're the best of the best, but they're only human.|Description<ref>''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' Manual</ref>}} | ||
The '''United Nations Space Command Marine Corps''' is a branch of the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[UNSC Defense Force|Defense Force]], responsible for conducting land-based expeditionary combat operations using the mobility provided by the [[UNSC Navy]] to rapidly deliver forces. Marines are also charged with the defense of Navy vessels and installations from hostile forces. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Origins | ===Origins=== | ||
The UNSC Marine Corps were organized from Earth's disparate national military forces by the [[United Nations]] in [[2163]].<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', Chapter 2, ''page 42''</ref> Their historic first off-world deployment took place in the same year, in a series of lightning strikes against the [[Koslovics]] on [[Mars]] in the [[Argyre Planitia Campaign]]. The decisive success of this campaign had a major impact on future military doctrine, resulting in warships carrying large Marine contingents for ground assaults and [[boarding]] actions.<ref>'''[[Xbox.com/Halo]]'''</ref> | |||
The | |||
The decisive success of this campaign had a major impact on future military doctrine, resulting in | |||
===The Insurrection=== | ===The Insurrection=== | ||
{{main|Insurrection}} | {{main|Insurrection}} | ||
From [[2494]] to [[2525]], the UNSC Marine Corps would be responsible for dealing with [[Insurrectionist]] uprisings on UNSC colonies and star systems. From [[2512]], the Marines were involved in one of the largest operations in their history, [[Operation: TREBUCHET]], aimed at quelling rebel uprisings in the [[Eridanus system|Eridanus]] and [[Epsilon Eridani system|Epsilon Eridani]] star systems. | From [[2494]] to [[2525]], the UNSC Marine Corps would be responsible for dealing with [[Insurrectionist]] uprisings on UNSC colonies and star systems. From [[2512]], the Marines were involved in one of the largest operations in their history, [[Operation: TREBUCHET]], aimed at quelling rebel uprisings in the [[Eridanus system|Eridanus]] and [[Epsilon Eridani system|Epsilon Eridani]] star systems. | ||
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===Human-Covenant War=== | ===Human-Covenant War=== | ||
The UNSC Marine Corps' first encounter with the Covenant was at the [[First Battle of Harvest]] in [[2525]]. At the event, only three Marine officers were present, training the planet's [[Colonial Militia]]. During the battle, [[Captain (Marine Corps)|Captain]] [[Ponder]] became the Corps' first casualty of the war. | |||
The UNSC Marine Corps' first encounter with the | |||
Not long after the First Battle of Harvest, the Corps' experienced one of their first major encounters with the Covenant at numerous engagements throughout the Outer Colonies, including the [[Harvest Campaign]], eventually lasting from [[2526]] to [[2531]]. At the final stages of the campaign, the Marines quickly established a [[Alpha Base (Harvest)|base of operations]] in Harvest's arctic region. A reconnaissance force led by [[Sergeant]] [[John Forge]] was deployed to survey the area. However, during the patrol, Covenant forces under the command of [[Arbiter]] [[Ripa 'Moramee]] overran and nearly destroyed the base. Forge rallied scattered marines, who quickly retook it from the aliens. After receiving reinforcements and repairing the base, the Marines fought through a sizable Covenant garrison force in an attempt to secure a mysterious [[Forerunner]] [[Relic|structure]] in the region. | |||
The [[Battle of Arcadia]] saw the UNSC Marine Corps holding the defensive line around major population centers to allow evacuation for the civilian population with the assistance of the SPARTAN-II [[Red Team]]. Successfully keeping Covenant forces from occupying the population centers, the Corps' began launching multiple assaults on the Covenant's base of operations to reclaim the planet. | The [[Battle of Arcadia]] saw the UNSC Marine Corps holding the defensive line around major population centers to allow evacuation for the civilian population with the assistance of the SPARTAN-II [[Red Team]]. Successfully keeping Covenant forces from occupying the population centers, the Corps' began launching multiple assaults on the Covenant's base of operations to reclaim the planet. | ||
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The UNSC Marine Corps would take part in numerous actions against the Covenant on many of the Outer Colonies in the years that followed. Unfortunately, they were hopelessly outgunned, out-numbered and out-flanked by the Covenant forces and the Marine Corps would suffer tremendous losses in what eventually saw the near-destruction of the Outer Colonies. | The UNSC Marine Corps would take part in numerous actions against the Covenant on many of the Outer Colonies in the years that followed. Unfortunately, they were hopelessly outgunned, out-numbered and out-flanked by the Covenant forces and the Marine Corps would suffer tremendous losses in what eventually saw the near-destruction of the Outer Colonies. | ||
The Corps' experienced another encounter with the Covenant on the colony world of [[Sigma Octanus IV]] in [[2552]]. Upon landing, the Marines' hardware and equipments were rendered useless due to the planet's harsh environment. In the first stage of the battle, during a naval engagement, a Covenant [[DDS-class carrier]] was able to land a large contingent of troops on the northern pole of the planet. The Covenant were able to take [[Côte d'Azur]], a major population center. Fortunately almost all of the civilian population was evacuated beforehand, but the UNSC Marine Corps' [[General (UNSC)|General]] [[Kits]] launched a failed assault to retake the city. | |||
The Corps' experienced another encounter with the Covenant on the colony world of [[Sigma Octanus IV]] in [[2552]]. Upon landing, the Marines' hardware and equipments were rendered useless due to the planet's harsh environment. In the first stage of the battle, during a naval engagement, a Covenant | |||
The UNSC Marine Corps maintained a sizable presence on [[Reach]] when the Covenant [[Fall of Reach|stormed the planet]]; they bypassed the defense fleet in orbit, as well as the [[MAC Gun]] platforms, and made a considerable landing of soldiers on the North and South Poles. During the early hours of the battle, the Covenant had overrun [[FLEETCOM HQ]] on Reach, destroying the perimeter and swarming the Marine defenders with [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]], [[ | The UNSC Marine Corps maintained a sizable presence on [[Reach]] when the Covenant [[Fall of Reach|stormed the planet]]; they bypassed the defense fleet in orbit, as well as the [[MAC Gun]] platforms, and made a considerable landing of soldiers on the North and South Poles. During the early hours of the battle, the Covenant had overrun [[FLEETCOM HQ]] on Reach, destroying the perimeter and swarming the Marine defenders with [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]], [[Type-25 Assault Gun Carriage|Wraiths]], and battalions of infantry. The situation became severe and critical when the Marines were forced to defend the [[Orbital Defense Generator]]s against a massive Covenant assault, using every available armored vehicle and defensive position from available bunkers. The Battle of Reach became one of the most devastating defeats for the UNSC Marine Corps in the Human-Covenant War. | ||
The surviving Marines from the Battle of Reach served an important role in the [[Battle of Installation 04]], taking part in such engagements as securing the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} crash site, launching multiple guerrilla assaults on Covenant convoys and base of operations and rescuing captured Pillar of Autumn's personnel from a [[Truth and Reconciliation|Covenant | The surviving Marines from the Battle of Reach served an important role in the [[Battle of Installation 04]], taking part in such engagements as securing the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} crash site, launching multiple guerrilla assaults on Covenant convoys and base of operations and rescuing captured Pillar of Autumn's personnel from a [[Truth and Reconciliation|Covenant Battlecruiser]]. Initially, the Marines were part of a special operation consisting of a sizable [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]] special forces detachment and a standard Marine detachment to infiltrate Covenant High Command and kidnap a Covenant [[San'Shyuum|Prophet]]. | ||
{{Quote|Dear humanity, we regret being alien bastards. We regret coming to Earth. And we most definitely regret that the Corps just blew up our raggedy-ass fleet!|[[Sergeant]] [[Avery Johnson|Johnson]]}} | {{Quote|Dear humanity, we regret being alien bastards. We regret coming to Earth. And we most definitely regret that the Corps just blew up our raggedy-ass fleet!|[[Sergeant]] [[Avery Johnson|Johnson]]}} | ||
The UNSC Marine Corps remained in force on [[Earth]] and its geosynchronous [[ | The UNSC Marine Corps remained in force on [[Earth]] and its geosynchronous [[Orbital Defense Platform]]s, and were mostly prepared to repulse a relatively small Covenant invasion, when fifteen Covenant capital warships, two [[Assault Carrier]]s and thirteen [[Covenant Cruiser]]s, entered the Sol System. They then played a significant role in during the [[Battle of Earth]], where they defended multiple major population centers from the Covenant's occupation such as those in [[Battle of Mombasa|New Mombasa]], [[Battle of Cleveland|Cleveland]], and [[Battle of Havana|Havana]]. | ||
Several Marine detachments achieved a turning point during the course of the Battle of Earth when they managed to retake the cities and maintain temporary ground control for UNSC reinforcements to arrive. One such Marine detachment was [[E2-BAG/1/7]], which was able to engage the Covenant ground forces in [[Mombasa]], [[Kenya]] as the Covenant assault carrier landed ground forces in the city. | Several Marine detachments achieved a turning point during the course of the Battle of Earth when they managed to retake the cities and maintain temporary ground control for UNSC reinforcements to arrive. One such Marine detachment was [[E2-BAG/1/7]], which was able to engage the Covenant ground forces in [[Mombasa]], [[Kenya]] as the Covenant assault carrier landed ground forces in the city. | ||
The Marine Corps also partook in a major assault alongside the UNSC Navy in | The Marine Corps also partook in a major assault alongside the UNSC Navy in [[Voi]]. As ground forces, the Marines were to engage in the [[Battle of Voi]] with a [[John-117|SPARTAN-II supersoldier]] by eliminating anti-air vehicles and batteries, as well as destroying temporary Covenant outposts to allow UNSC reinforcements to refortify the area. | ||
The Marines fought in the war's [[Battle of Installation 00|last battle]] at [[Installation 00|the Ark]]. Starting with their deployment in an [[operation]] codenamed Operation: BLIND FAITH,<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia | The Marines fought in the war's [[Battle of Installation 00|last battle]] at [[Installation 00|the Ark]]. Starting with their deployment in an [[operation]] codenamed Operation: BLIND FAITH,<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 57''</ref> the Marines launched numerous attacks on Brute strongholds, including an attack on the Ark's [[cartographer]]. After fighting on foot, and in heavy vehicles, the Marines drove off the Covenant. They then teamed up with the Elites and attacked three [[Barrier Tower]]s protecting the Ark's [[Citadel (Forerunner)|Citadel]]. After capturing the first tower, with the help of the Master Chief, Marines and UNSC [[Pilot]]s then defeated the Covenant Air Force. They then waited for the deactivation of the third tower, where they then staged an attack on the Citadel. After fighting two Scarabs, they were then evacuated back to the fleet while the Master Chief and the Arbiter killed Truth. The surviving Marine forces fell back to Earth through the Portal onboard the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' before [[Installation 04B]] was activated. | ||
===Further engagements=== | ===Further engagements=== | ||
{{Main|Post-Covenant War conflicts}} | {{Main|Post-Covenant War conflicts}} | ||
After the end of the war against the Covenant, the UNSC Marines participated in a number of engagements against the [[Covenant remnants]] and the [[Insurrectionist|Insurrectionist]]s. Significant numbers of Marines stationed on [[Draetheus V]] helped fend off the [[Merg Vol's Covenant faction|Covenant]] assault during the [[Battle of Draetheus V]].<ref>'''Halo: Spartan Assault'''</ref> A force of Marines were also assigned to the UNSC Navy's new flagship, {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. When the ship subsequently crash-landed on [[Requiem]] in [[2557]], the Marines joined the [[Spartan (branch)|Spartans]] in fighting off the opposing Covenant forces and [[Forerunner]] [[Promethean]]s in the [[First Battle of Requiem]]. When ''Infinity'' returned to Requiem in order to conquer the planet, Marines were once again dispatched in a joint campaign to reinforce the Spartans. The [[Second Battle of Requiem]], waged in [[2558]], saw both sides trying to seize the [[Janus Key]] before the [[shield world]]'s destruction.<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''[[Spartan Ops]]''</ref> | |||
After the end of the war against the Covenant, the UNSC Marines participated in a number of engagements against the [[Covenant remnants]] and the [[Insurrectionist]]s. Significant numbers of Marines stationed on [[Draetheus V]] helped fend off the [[Merg Vol's Covenant|Covenant]] assault during the [[Battle of Draetheus V]].<ref>'''Halo: Spartan Assault'''</ref> A force of Marines were also assigned to the UNSC Navy's new flagship, {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. When the ship subsequently crash-landed on [[Requiem]] in [[2557]], the Marines joined the [[Spartan | |||
By [[2558]], some [[War Games]] simulations feature [[AI]] Marines that assist the [[Spartan-IV]]s in their training.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/ | By [[2558]], some [[War Games]] simulations feature [[AI]] Marines that assist the [[Spartan-IV]]s in their training.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-in-the-zone '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - In the Zone'']</ref> | ||
==Organization== | ==Organization== | ||
The Marine Corps is subordinate to the [[UNSC High Command]] (HIGHCOM). Like the [[UNSC Army]], the UNSC Marine Corps is organized under the [[Unified Ground Command]].<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'''</ref> However, because of its role in expeditionary warfare and its deployment from space, there are a number of differences in its organization from the Army. As well as possessing infantry, armored, and air units, the UNSC Marine Corps is based around [[Marine Expeditionary Force]]s, which contain at least one [[division]]-sized unit of Marines, an Air Wing, and a Logistics Group.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 111''</ref>. Because of its role as an "amphibious", space-deployed force, the Marine Corps enjoys a close relationship with the [[UNSC Navy]], with Marine complements being deployed on most warships.<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 2]]'''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'''</ref> | |||
The Marine Corps is subordinate to the [[UNSC High Command]] | |||
In addition to conventional forces, the Marine Corps maintain special forces in the form of the [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s | In addition to conventional forces, the Marine Corps maintain [[UNSC Special Forces|special operations forces]] in the form of the [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s. ODSTs drop into hostile areas via [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|SOEIVs]] prior to the main invasion. They attempt to complete some of the most difficult tasks in hostile areas, such as clearing enemy ground forces or establishing landing zones for incoming [[Dropship 77-Troop Carrier|Pelicans]].<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]'''</ref><ref>[http://www.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx '''Bungie.net''', ''ODST Field Guide'']</ref> | ||
==Personnel== | ==Personnel== | ||
{{Main|UNSC rank structure}} | {{Main|UNSC rank structure}} | ||
Large numbers of men and women are employed by the UNSC Marine Corps. Service people hold ranks, which are divided between officers and enlisted. The rank structure of the UNSC Marine Corps is based around that of the [[Wikipedia:United States Marine Corps|United States Marine Corps]]. | |||
==Uniform== | |||
[[File:Halo 3 Marine.jpg|thumb|150px|A Marine in the jungles of [[Kenya]].]] | |||
{{Main|UNSC Marine Corps Dress Uniform|UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform|ODST battle armor}} | |||
Marine Corps Dress Uniforms are worn on formal or ceremonial occasions, and are similar to those worn by their 20th and 21st Century predecessors in the [[Wikipedia:United States Marine Corps|United States Marine Corps]]. A variety of dress uniforms exist, including a white-and-blue uniform,<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[Cairo Station (level)|Cairo Station]]''</ref> an all-blue uniform,<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'''</ref> and an all-black funerary uniform.<ref>''[[The Life]]''</ref> | |||
In the field, Marines usually wear passively [[camouflage]]d uniforms with [[M52B Body Armor|body armour]]. Marine helmets are mounted with holographic text-displaying [[UNSC tactical eyepiece|eyepieces]] and [[Helmet recorder|recorders]]. As well as helmets, Marines on field operations in more humid locales sometimes choose to wear [[Wikipedia:Boonie hat|boonie covers]], or those in colder environments don visored and thicker helmets. Marine [[Non-commissioned officer|NCOs]] are easily recognized by the cover they wear complete with the UNSCDF insignia, although they oftentimes substitute this soft cover for a more practical protective helmet; post-war NCOs often wear a variant with a fully sealed helmet that is otherwise worn by scouts. Marines sometimes don small helmet communications microphones or black-phased sunglasses on their helmets, and others carry backpacks. Marines sometimes wear black gloves to protect their hands and improve their grip on their weapons. Some Marines sport orange visors which attach to the brim of their helmets. | |||
Marines operating in cold environments wear environmentally-tailored armor, with insulated snow camouflage utilities and full body armor as well as insulated and visored helmets with something analogous to a balaclava.<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]'''</ref> | |||
[[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] sport heavy and articulated black battle armor, which also double as an armored g-suit that allows for safe transport in small ships during turbulent atmospheric entry. They also wear fully-visored, black helmets that cover the entirety of the head, and can withstand several headshots. This armor, overall, provides ODSTs with more protection than standard marine armor. | |||
==Equipment== | ==Equipment== | ||
===Infantry weapons=== | ===Infantry weapons=== | ||
The standard issue weapon for UNSC Marine Corps is [[Misriah Armory]]'s [[MA5 Series|MA5 assault rifle series]], which can be outfitted with an [[M301 Grenade Launcher]] or an [[underslung shotgun]]. Most Marines were issued the [[MA5B Individual Combat Weapon System|MA5B variant]] until its nearly universal replacement in late 2552 by the [[MA5C Individual Combat Weapon System|MA5C variant]]. The [[BR55 Battle Rifle]] and [[BR55HB SR Battle Rifle|its heavy barrelled variant]] are used both as standard service rifles and as marksman's weapons. The Corps issues several models of the [[M6 Series|M6 handgun series]], with its standard sidearm being the [[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System]]. Suppressive fire is provided by the [[M247 General Purpose Machine Gun]], the [[AIE-486H Heavy Machine Gun]], and mounted versions of the [[M41 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun]]. Special forces and vehicle crews are issued [[M7 Caseless Submachine Gun]]s, with [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers|special forces]] typically using the [[M7S Caseless Submachine Gun|suppressed model]]. The [[M90 Close Assault Weapon System]] is often utilized in close-quarters engagements. | |||
The standard issue weapon for UNSC Marine Corps is [[Misriah Armory]]'s [[MA5 | |||
A number of new weapons have been introduced into service within the UNSC Marine Corps in the years following the Human-Covenant War. By the time of the [[Battle of Requiem]] in 2557, UNSC Marines are issued with the [[MA5D Individual Combat Weapon System]] alongside the [[BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle]]. Furthermore, the UNSC Marine Corps has adopted the [[M395 Designated Marksman Rifle]], despite the fact that previous models have been eclipsed in the Marines by the prominence of the [[BR55 Battle Rifle]] and its variants. The [[M392 DMR]] also remains in service with Marine reserve units.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/dmr '''Halo Waypoint''': ''DMR'']</ref> The standard sidearm is now the [[M6H Personal Defense Weapon System]]. The [[M739 Light Machine Gun]] was also adopted in squad-support role. In close quarters combat situations, post-war Marines utilize the [[M45D Tactical Shotgun]]. The [[M247H Heavy Machine Gun]] is now favored as a fixed Machine Gun emplacement. | |||
Snipers operate the [[Sniper Rifle System 99C-S2 Anti-Matériel|SRS 99C-S2 AM]] and [[Sniper Rifle System 99D-S2 Anti-Matériel|SRS 99D-S2 AM]] sniper rifle variants for anti-matériel and anti-personnel operations. The [[M99 Special Application Scoped Rifle]] is used as a dedicated anti-matériel weapon. Standard UNSC sniper teams consists of two operators; a spotter and a sniper. | |||
Anti-armor fire is provided by the [[ | Anti-armor fire is provided by the [[M19 SSM Rocket Launcher|M19]] and [[M41 Surface-to-Surface Rocket Medium Anti-Vehicle/Assault Weapon|M41]] missile and rocket launchers and the [[Model 6 Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle]] directed-energy-weapon. Portable anti-air fire is provided by the [[M19-B Surface-to-Air Missile Launcher]]. The Marine Corps also utilizes the [[XM510 Multishot Grenade Launcher]]. The [[NA4/Defoliant Projector|NA4]] and [[M7057 Defoliant Projector|M7057 flamethrowers]] are sometimes used in an anti-infantry role by specialists known as [[Hellbringers]]. The [[M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose Grenade]] is the standard-issue hand grenade of the UNSC Marine Corps. Several specialized grenades, as well as numerous types of landmines and explosive charges, are also used by Marine infantry. By 2557, the [[M363 Remote Projectile Detonator]] and [[Asymmetric Recoilless Carbine-920]] has been added to the heavy weapons armory of the UNSC Marine Corps. | ||
===Ground vehicles=== | ===Ground vehicles=== | ||
The UNSC Marines Corps' standard vehicle is the [[M12 Force Application Vehicle]], which is used for armored patrols and personnel mobility. The M12 FAV is produced in several variants. The most common of these variants is the [[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle]], which is armed with an M41 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun. Light anti-vehicle support is provided by the [[M12G1 Light Anti-Armor Vehicle]], which is armed with an [[M68 Gauss Cannon]], the [[M12A1 Light Anti-Armor Vehicle]], which is mounted with a [[102mm SC-HE Rocket Turret]], and the [[M12R Light Anti-Armor Vehicle]], which features an [[M79 Multiple Launch Rocket System]]. The [[M831 Troop Transport]] serves as a fast, lightly armored transport vehicle for squads. The [[M274 Ultra-Light All-Terrain Vehicle]] is commonly used for scouting and light target interdiction. | |||
For heavy engagements, the Marine Corps operates the | For heavy engagements, the Marine Corps operates the [[M808B Main Battle Tank]], which is armed with an [[M512 Smooth Bore High Velocity Cannon]] and an [[M247T Medium Machine Gun]]. In smaller numbers they also deployed the heavier [[M850 Main Battle Tank]] (with two [[M310 120mm smooth-bore high-velocity cannon]]s and an M247T) throughout the Insurrection and Human-Covenant War, but postwar logistical issues led the Marine Corps to retire the M850. The [[M9 Main Anti-Air Tank]] is the Corps' primary mobile anti-air asset. The [[SP42 Cobra]] provides heavy anti-vehicle and anti-structure support. The [[M312 Heavy Recovery Vehicle]] provides heavy matériel recovery and troop transport. | ||
Less standard vehicles also saw service with the Marine Corps during the Human-Covenant War. The [[M-145D Rhino]] was outfitted with a reverse-engineered [[plasma mortar]]. The [[ | Less standard vehicles also saw service with the Marine Corps during the Human-Covenant War. The [[M-145D Rhino]] was outfitted with a reverse-engineered [[plasma mortar]]. The [[Gremlin Combat Support Vehicle]] is used to disable enemy vehicles with its onboard EMP weapon. The [[Cyclops]] support exoskeleton was used both repair duties and logistical support, as well as in combat, though it was eventually retired from service. | ||
===Aircraft=== | ===Aircraft=== | ||
The Marine Corps' most common aircraft is the [[Pelican]] dropship. The Pelican is used as a multirole aerodyne which is capable of carrying numerous armament configurations, including [[Scorpion missile|Scorpion anti-tank missiles]], [[ANVIL-II Air-to-Surface Missile|Anvil II air-to-surface missiles]], as well as a chin-mounted 7.62mm machine gun, or a 40mm or 70mm autocannon. The Pelican can also be outfitted with an M247 or AIE-486H machine gun in its troop bay. | The Marine Corps' most common aircraft is the [[Pelican]] dropship. The Pelican is used as a multirole aerodyne which is capable of carrying numerous armament configurations, including [[Scorpion missile|Scorpion anti-tank missiles]], [[ANVIL-II Air-to-Surface Missile|Anvil II air-to-surface missiles]], as well as a chin-mounted 7.62mm machine gun, or a 40mm or 70mm autocannon. The Pelican can also be outfitted with an M247 or AIE-486H machine gun in its troop bay. | ||
The UNSC Marine Corps operates the [[GA-TL1 Longsword]] as its primary fighter/interceptor and as a tactical bomber. The Corps also operates the [[ | The UNSC Marine Corps operates the [[GA-TL1 Longsword]] as its primary fighter/interceptor and as a tactical bomber. The Corps also operates the [[Shortsword-class Bomber]], which serves as a close air support aircraft. The Marines utilize the [[AV-14 Hornet]] as a light attack craft and gunship. Earlier in the war, the Marines also utilized the [[AV-22 Sparrowhawk]] as a close air support gunship, though it was largely retired from service due to problems with its propulsion system. The [[SkyHawk]] VTOL strike fighter is presumably used in a similar manner to the Longsword and Shortsword. Heavy air-to-ground support is provided by the [[AC-220 Vulture]] gunship. Marine air units are usually intended to support ground forces or to drop off vital equipment for the Marines, either in close-air-support or air interdiction roles, with the [[UNSC Navy]] and the [[UNSC Air Force]] taking on the dedicated air force role.<ref>[[Letter - Re:Antilon Mine]]</ref> | ||
==''Halo Wars'' gameplay== | |||
Marines are a playable unit in ''Halo Wars'' that can be built from a [[Barracks]] for 100 resources and one population slot. Armed with MA5B assault rifles and have the ability to throw M9 frag grenades. Marines are a jack of all trades, master of none-type unit typically used to counter aircraft. Marines have the following upgrades: | Marines are a playable unit in ''Halo Wars'' that can be built from a [[Barracks]] for 100 resources and one population slot. Armed with MA5B assault rifles and have the ability to throw M9 frag grenades. Marines are a jack of all trades, master of none-type unit typically used to counter aircraft. Marines have the following upgrades: | ||
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*''Medic'': Adds a Medic to the Marine squad allowing the unit to heal itself after battle. Costs 700 resources and a tech level of 3. | *''Medic'': Adds a Medic to the Marine squad allowing the unit to heal itself after battle. Costs 700 resources and a tech level of 3. | ||
*''ODST'': Turns all Marines into ODSTs (only available if [[James Cutter|Captain Cutter]] is the leader). Armed with M90 shotguns, ODSTs are able to be dropped in from drop pods. Costs 1800 resources and a tech level of 3. | *''ODST'': Turns all Marines into ODSTs (only available if [[James Cutter|Captain Cutter]] is the leader). Armed with M90 shotguns, ODSTs are able to be dropped in from drop pods. Costs 1800 resources and a tech level of 3. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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*The UNSC Marine Corps shares many traits of its culture and organization with the modern [[Wikipedia:United States Marine Corps| | *The UNSC Marine Corps shares many traits of its culture and organization with the modern-day [[Wikipedia:United States Marine Corps|U.S. Marine Corps]]. Like the USMC, the UNSCMC organizes its units into [[division]] sized forces, which are subdivided into [[regiment]]s. Most other military forces of old Earth were subdivided into [[brigade]]-sized units, not divisions. In addition, every known UNSCMC rank corresponds directly to a USMC rank, and the enlisted and officer ranks that have been described imply that the exact same insignia are used as well. ''Semper Fi'', the [[Latin]] motto used by the USMC, short for ''Semper Fidelis'' ("Always Faithful" or "Forever Faithful") is also used by the UNSCMC.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]'''</ref> "Ooh Rah", a motivational call originating from the USMC is often said by Marines of the UNSCMC. Variations include "Hoo-ah", "Hooh-rah", and "Ooh-ah". | ||
**In the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' level ''[[The Truth and Reconciliation]]'', [[Jacob Keyes|Captain Keyes]] tells a Marine to "''Stow your bellyaching | **In the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' level ''[[The Truth and Reconciliation]]'', [[Jacob Keyes|Captain Keyes]] tells a Marine to "''Stow your bellyaching soldier -- remember, you're a leatherneck!''" [[Wikipedia:Leatherneck|Leatherneck]] was a nickname earned by U.S. Marines in the era of the [[Wikipedia:Continental Marines|Continental Marines]]. The Marines would wear leather collars to provide protection from slashing attacks as they boarded enemy ships. Although an appropriate reference to Marines, the term "Leatherneck" and "soldier" are viewed by their respective service members as being incompatible, and a means of differentiating between service in the Marine Corps or Army. | ||
*The equipment and armor used by UNSC Marines | *The equipment and armor used by UNSC Marines resembles those used by the US Colonial Marines in the 1986 film ''[[Wikipedia:Aliens (film)|Aliens]]'', one of many [[List of references to Aliens in the Halo series|similarities]] to the film in the ''Halo'' series. Additionally, the Marines' equipment bears some resemblance to the modern-day US Army's [[Wikipedia:Future Force Warrior|Future Force Warrior]] Program, and conceptually may have been inspired by it. | ||
*[[Bungie]] went to great lengths to ensure that the Marines reflected the diversity of Earth; some Marines look and sound American, while others appear [[wikipedia:Asian|Asian]], [[wikipedia:African|African]], [[wikipedia:Australian|Australian]], [[wikipedia:Hispanic|Hispanic]] and [[wikipedia:European|European]]. Many were also modeled on members of Bungie's own staff members to provide further diversity in the universe. | |||
*In [[2007]], Bungie hired an actual Marine, [[Christian Allen]], who served with the US Marines from 1995 to 1999, as a Design Lead. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:Marines on the Battlefield.jpg|Marines on [[Installation 04]] in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''. | ||
File: | File:H2 - Marine01.png|Early concept art of the Marines for ''[[Halo 2]]''. | ||
File:H2 - Marine02.png|Early concept art of the Marines for ''Halo 2''. | |||
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File:Tactical.png|Marines during the [[Battle of Mombasa|early stages]] of the [[Battle of Earth]] in ''Halo 2''. | File:Tactical.png|Marines during the [[Battle of Mombasa|early stages]] of the [[Battle of Earth]] in ''Halo 2''. | ||
File:H3 - Marines_Concept.png|Concept art of the Marines for ''[[Halo 3]]''. | |||
File:Halo3-MarineConcept.png|Concept art of a UNSC Marine for ''Halo 3''. | |||
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File:UNSC Marines in Halo 3.jpg|Marines operating in the jungle near Voi in ''Halo 3''. | File:UNSC Marines in Halo 3.jpg|Marines operating in the jungle near Voi in ''Halo 3''. | ||
File:HW Render Infantry 1920-crop.jpg|UNSC Marines during the Harvest Campaign in ''[[Halo Wars]]''. | |||
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File:HWunit Marines.png|UNSC Marines in ''Halo Wars''. | File:HWunit Marines.png|UNSC Marines in ''Halo Wars''. | ||
File:Unsc icon marines sm.jpg|UNSC Marines engaging Covenant troops in ''Halo Wars''. | File:Unsc icon marines sm.jpg|UNSC Marines engaging Covenant troops in ''Halo Wars''. | ||
File:NewMarines.jpg|Both the Arctic and Desert variations of the [[UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform|Marine battledress]] seen in ''Halo Wars''. | |||
File:NewMarines.jpg|Both the Arctic and | File:1771877-gallery.png|Concept art of a marine in ''[[Halo Legends]]: [[Homecoming]]''. | ||
File:unscmarines jumped.jpg|UNSC Marines in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. | |||
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File:HaloReach - PoAMarines.jpg|UNSC Marines in ''Halo: Reach''. | File:HaloReach - PoAMarines.jpg|UNSC Marines in ''Halo: Reach''. | ||
File: | File:Johnson&marines.jpg|UNSC Marines in the ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]'' in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''. | ||
File:H4heads4.jpg|Models of UNSC Marines in ''[[Halo 4]]'' | |||
File:H4heads4.jpg|Models of UNSC Marines in ''[[Halo 4]]'' | |||
File:H4-UNSCMarine-ScanRender.png|Portrait of a standard UNSC Marine in the postwar BDU. | File:H4-UNSCMarine-ScanRender.png|Portrait of a standard UNSC Marine in the postwar BDU. | ||
File:H4-UNSCMarineVariants.jpg|Postwar BDU variants of other UNSC Marine classes. | File:H4-UNSCMarineVariants.jpg|Postwar BDU variants of other UNSC Marine classes. | ||
File:H4 SpOps LandGrab ThirdPerson 02.jpg|A UNSC Marine holding a rocket launcher in ''Halo 4''. | File:H4 SpOps LandGrab ThirdPerson 02.jpg|A UNSC Marine holding a rocket launcher in ''Halo 4''. | ||
File:UNSC Marine - Spartan Ops.png|Profile of a UNSC Marine in ''Halo 4''. | File:UNSC Marine - Spartan Ops.png|Profile of a UNSC Marine in ''Halo 4''. | ||
File:UNSC Marine - Halo 4 - Cinematic.png|A close-up of a UNSC Marine in [[New Phoenix]] in ''Halo 4''. | File:UNSC Marine - Halo 4 - Cinematic.png|A close-up of a UNSC Marine in [[New Phoenix]] in ''Halo 4''. | ||
File:H2AMarines.jpg|Marines aboard a D77-TC Pelican in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. | File:H2AMarines.jpg|Marines aboard a D77-TC Pelican in ''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''. | ||
File:UNSC marine BDU (Halo 2 A) 4.png|Marines on Installation 05 in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. | File:UNSC marine BDU (Halo 2 A) 4.png|Marines on Installation 05 in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. | ||
File:UNSC marine American2.png|A Marine armed with | File:UNSC marine American2.png|A Marine armed with a M7 SMG in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. | ||
File:H2A-Marines.png|Marines after being rescued by John-117 aboard ''[[High Charity]]'' in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. | File:H2A-Marines.png|Marines after being rescued by John-117 aboard ''[[High Charity]]'' in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. | ||
File:H2A-Marinewithplasmarifle.png|A Marine aboard ''High Charity'' in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. | File:H2A-Marinewithplasmarifle.png|A Marine aboard ''High Charity'' in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''. | ||
File:MarineAvatar.png|M52B Armor being worn by an [[Xbox LIVE]] Avatar; available for purchase in the Avatar Marketplace along with miscellaneous ''Halo''-related items. | |||
File:H5G-MarinesvsPhaeton.png|A group of [[War Games]] simulated Marines preparing to engage a [[Phaeton]]. | File:H5G-MarinesvsPhaeton.png|A group of [[War Games]] simulated Marines preparing to engage a [[Phaeton]]. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
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*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' | *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' | ||
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**''[[Prototype]]'' | **''[[Prototype]]'' | ||
**''[[The Babysitter]]'' | **''[[The Babysitter]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Evolutions]]'' | {{Col-2}} | ||
**''[[Palace Hotel]]'' | *''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'' | ||
**''[[Palace Hotel (short story)|Palace Hotel]]'' | |||
**''[[The Mona Lisa]]'' | **''[[The Mona Lisa]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]'' | *''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]'' | ||
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]'' | **''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'' | *''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' | *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' | ||
**''[[Terminal | **''[[Terminal/Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary|Terminals]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Thursday War]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'' | *''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 4]]'' | *''[[Halo 4]]'' | ||
**''[[Spartan Ops]]'' | **''[[Spartan Ops]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' | *''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Initiation]]'' | *''[[Halo: Initiation]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]'' | *''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | *''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'' | ||
**''[[Terminal | **''[[Terminal/Halo 2: Anniversary|Terminals]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: New Blood]]'' | *''[[Halo: New Blood]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'' | *''[[Halo: Spartan Strike]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | *''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
{{ | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
{{United Nations Space Command}} | {{United Nations Space Command}} | ||
[[Category:UNSC | [[Category:UNSC]] | ||
[[Category:United Nations Space Command Defense Force|Marine Corps]] |