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[[Image:192808-10-2.jpg|thumb|A UNSC Military base, during the [[Halo Wars|early years]] of the [[Human-Covenant War]].]]
[[Image:192808-10-2.jpg|thumb|A UNSC Military base, during the [[Halo Wars|early years]] of the [[Human-Covenant War]].]]
'''[[UNSC]] Bases''' are flexible, using various designs, terrain, and functions in their setup, allowing their occupants the best degree of flexibility possible. Incorporating existing and specialty equipment, ranging from [[Crow's Nest (Base)|old 20th Century bunkers]]<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''' level ''{{Levelname|Crow's Nest}}''</ref> to [[Alpha Base (Installation 04)|Forerunner mesas]],<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]'''</ref> to [[Station|repurposed]] [[Colony Starter]] units,<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]'''</ref> there are many different types.
'''UNSC Bases''' are military installations used by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. They are often flexible, using various designs, terrain, and functions in their setup, allowing their occupants the best degree of flexibility possible. Incorporating existing and specialty equipment, ranging from [[Crow's Nest (Base)|old 20th Century bunkers]]<ref name="crows">'''[[Halo 3]]''' level ''{{Levelname|Crow's Nest}}''</ref> to [[Alpha Base (Installation 04)|Forerunner mesas]],<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]'''</ref> to [[Station|repurposed]] [[Colony Starter]] units,<ref>'''[[Halo Wars]]'''</ref> there are many different types.


== Structure ==
== Structure ==
Typically, UNSC Bases incorporate facilities for storage of weapons, ammunition and equipment, as well as barrack facilities for the personnel that staff it. They are often equipped with heavy defenses, such as autocannons to fend off assaults from Covenant air and ground forces. Normally, arrangements are made for the storage of vehicles for transport and combat, such as Warthogs, allowing fast transport to and from the base.
Typically, UNSC Bases incorporate facilities for storage of weapons, ammunition and equipment, as well as barrack facilities for the personnel that staff it. They are often equipped with heavy defenses, such as autocannons to fend off assaults from [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] air and ground forces. Normally, arrangements are made for the storage of vehicles for transport and combat, such as [[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle|Warthogs]], allowing fast transport to and from the base. Facilities for aircraft, such as [[Pelican]] dropships and [[Sparrowhawk]] gunships, are standard and, indeed, vital for the bases survival, allowing response to aerial threats, such as [[Banshee]]s.


Facilities for aircraft, such as [[Pelican]] dropships and [[Sparrowhawk]] gunships, are standard and, indeed, vital for the bases survival, allowing response to aerial threats, such as [[Banshee]]s.
Since at least [[2552#November|November 2552]], the UNSC has used [[Energy Shields]], reverse-engineered from [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] technology, to protect generators in their bases, such as [[Crow's Nest (Base)|Crow's Nest]].<ref name="crows"/>
 
Since at least November, 2552, the UNSC has used [[Energy Shields]], reverse-engineered from [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]] technology, to protect their bases, such as [[Crow's Nest (Base)|Crow's Nest]].<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''' level {{Levelname|Crow's Nest}}: ''"Shielding failed. They're down and charging"''</ref>


==Hazards==
==Hazards==
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! Status
|-
|-
| [[Firebase Bravo]]  
| [[Base Segundo Terra]]
| [[Sigma Octanus IV]]
| [[Mexico City]], [[Mexico]], [[Earth]]
| Destroyed by Covenant [[Hunters]]
| Unknown
|-
| [[Camp Hathcock]]
| [[Reach]]
| Overrun by Covenant infantry
|-
| [[Camp Independence]]
| Reach
| Abandoned by UNSC forces
|-
| [[Alpha Base (Installation 04)|Alpha Base]]
| [[Installation 04]]
| Abandoned by UNSC, destroyed along with the installation.
|-
|-
| [[Chawla Base]]
| [[Chawla Base]]
| [[Boston]], [[United Republic of North America|URNA]], [[Earth]]
| [[Boston]], [[United Republic of North America|URNA]], Earth
| Unknown
| Unknown
|-
| [[Crow's Nest (Base)|Crow's Nest]]
| Kenya, Earth near [[Voi]]
| Destroyed by Covenant Loyalist assault
|-
|-
| [[Diego Garcia]]
| [[Diego Garcia]]
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| Unknown
| Unknown
|-
|-
| [[Base Segundo Terra|Segundo Terra]]
| [[Outpost C9]]
| [[Mexico City]], [[Mexico]], Earth
| [[Kenya]]n coast, Earth
| Unknown
| Unknown
|-
|-
| [[Camp Currahee]]
| [[Rat's Nest]]
| [[Onyx]]
| Kenya, Earth
| Destroyed with the planet
| Unknown
|-
|-
| [[Outpost C9]]
| [[Alpha Base (Harvest)|Alpha Base]]
| [[Kenya]]n coast, Earth
| [[Harvest]]
| Unknown
| Unknown
|-
|-
| [[Crow's Nest (Base)|Crow's Nest]]
| [[Alpha Base (Installation 04)|Alpha Base]]
| Kenya, Earth near [[Voi]]
| [[Installation 04]]
| Destroyed by Covenant Loyalist assault
| Abandoned by UNSC, destroyed along with the installation.
|-
| [[Camp Hathcock]]
| [[Reach]]
| Overrun by Covenant infantry
|-
|-
| [[Rat's Nest]]
| [[Camp Independence]]
| [[Kenya]], Earth
| Reach
| Unknown
| Abandoned by UNSC forces
|-
|-
| [[Sword Base]]
| [[Sword Base (Location)|Sword Base]]
| Reach
| Reach
| Likely destroyed in the [[Fall of Reach]]
| Likely destroyed in the [[Fall of Reach]]
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| Reach
| Reach
| Likely destroyed in the Fall of Reach
| Likely destroyed in the Fall of Reach
|-
| [[Firebase Bravo]]
| [[Sigma Octanus IV]]
| Destroyed by Covenant [[Mgalekgolo|Hunters]]
|-
| [[Camp Currahee]]
| [[Onyx]]
| Destroyed with the planet
|}
|}


Revision as of 16:38, June 20, 2010

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A UNSC Military base, during the early years of the Human-Covenant War.

UNSC Bases are military installations used by the United Nations Space Command. They are often flexible, using various designs, terrain, and functions in their setup, allowing their occupants the best degree of flexibility possible. Incorporating existing and specialty equipment, ranging from old 20th Century bunkers[1] to Forerunner mesas,[2] to repurposed Colony Starter units,[3] there are many different types.

Structure

Typically, UNSC Bases incorporate facilities for storage of weapons, ammunition and equipment, as well as barrack facilities for the personnel that staff it. They are often equipped with heavy defenses, such as autocannons to fend off assaults from Covenant air and ground forces. Normally, arrangements are made for the storage of vehicles for transport and combat, such as Warthogs, allowing fast transport to and from the base. Facilities for aircraft, such as Pelican dropships and Sparrowhawk gunships, are standard and, indeed, vital for the bases survival, allowing response to aerial threats, such as Banshees.

Since at least November 2552, the UNSC has used Energy Shields, reverse-engineered from Covenant technology, to protect generators in their bases, such as Crow's Nest.[1]

Hazards

Because of their stationary nature, the fact that UNSC bases do not move means that they make a promising option for Covenant assault by either ground or air forces, as well as making an easy target for Wraith artillery and orbital bombardment. Usually, if things reach this stage, there is little that can be done to defend the base, as the Covenant's overwhelming firepower wipes the area out in a very short amount of time.

Known Bases

Name Location Status
Base Segundo Terra Mexico City, Mexico, Earth Unknown
Chawla Base Boston, URNA, Earth Unknown
Crow's Nest Kenya, Earth near Voi Destroyed by Covenant Loyalist assault
Diego Garcia Diego Garcia, Earth Unknown
Outpost C9 Kenyan coast, Earth Unknown
Rat's Nest Kenya, Earth Unknown
Alpha Base Harvest Unknown
Alpha Base Installation 04 Abandoned by UNSC, destroyed along with the installation.
Camp Hathcock Reach Overrun by Covenant infantry
Camp Independence Reach Abandoned by UNSC forces
Sword Base Reach Likely destroyed in the Fall of Reach
Unnamed Sabre Launch Facility Reach Likely destroyed in the Fall of Reach
Firebase Bravo Sigma Octanus IV Destroyed by Covenant Hunters
Camp Currahee Onyx Destroyed with the planet

Gallery

  • The command center of the UNSC base "Crow's Nest".

    The command center of the UNSC base "Crow's Nest".

  • Sabres launching from a base on Reach.

    Sabres launching from a base on Reach.

  • Unsc basecamp 1900.jpg

    Concept art of a UNSC base in Halo Wars.

  • UNSCBase.jpg

    An early design of a UNSC base from Halo Wars.

Sources

  1. ^ a b Halo 3 level Template:Levelname
  2. ^ Halo: The Flood
  3. ^ Halo Wars
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