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'''Central Commands''' ('''CENTCOMs''') are [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[Wikipedia:Command (military formation)|military commands]] with responsibility over a certain area of space. The [[Reach Logistics Office]] is a division of CENTCOM.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]", ''page 475''</ref> In [[2531|May 2531]], the CENTCOM Region One commander was [[Michael Stanforth|Admiral Michael Stanforth]], a region that included the [[Epsilon Eridani system]].<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", ''page 468''</ref> [[Kopano N'Singile|Vice Admiral Kopano N'Singile]] served as the sub-commander of [[Reach]]'s CENTCOM during [[2552]].<ref name="adjunct">'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 395''; ''Adjunct'' (2010 edition)</ref>
'''Central Command''' ('''CENTCOM''', or '''CentCom''') are [[Wikipedia:Command (military formation)|military commands]] of the [[United Nations Space Command]] armed forces with responsibility over a certain area of space, protected territories of the [[Unified Earth Government]].<ref name="he475">"[[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]]" – ''[[Halo: Evolutions]]'', p. 475</ref>


==History==
==History==
In [[2494]], [[Levosia]]'s regional CENTCOM ordered the [[UNSC Navy]] to blockade and search all ships within the colony's [[26 Draconis system|system]] after [[Insurrectionist]]s were found selling elements that could be used to manufacture [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]]s to the [[black market]].<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", ''page 437''</ref>
In [[2494]], [[Levosia]]'s regional CENTCOM ordered the [[UNSC Navy]] to blockade and search all ships within the colony's [[26 Draconis system|system]] after [[Insurrectionist]]s were found selling elements that could be used to manufacture [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine]]s to the [[black market]].<ref name="he437">"The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole" – ''Halo: Evolutions'', p. 437</ref>


In [[2531]], the [[Victoria]] branch of the [[Insurrectionist]]s contacted the regional CENTCOM offering a trade of [[nuclear weapon]]s for UNSC medical services, as the [[Human-Covenant War]] had all but depleted the UNSC's nuclear arsenal in that sector. CENTCOM considered the offer, and eventually sent [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-II]] [[Blue Team]] to [[Raid on Camp New Hope|raid]] the rebels' [[Camp New Hope|base]], get the weapons, and target any rebel leaders if possible.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 34''</ref>
In [[2531]], the [[Victoria]] branch of the [[Insurrectionist]]s contacted the regional CENTCOM offering a trade of [[nuclear weapon]]s for UNSC medical services, as the [[Human-Covenant War]] had all but depleted the UNSC's nuclear arsenal in that sector. CENTCOM considered the offer, and eventually sent [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-II]] [[Blue Team]] to [[Operation: SMOKING ACES|raid]] the rebels' [[Camp New Hope|base]], get the weapons, and target any rebel leaders if possible.<ref>''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', p. 34</ref>


Prior to [[Operation: TORPEDO]] in [[2545]], the local CENTCOM had sent nuclear weapons launched from [[Slipstream space|slipspace]] in an attempt to neutralize the [[Covenant]] refinery on [[Pegasi Delta]], failing to do so as the Covenant could easily detect and destroy them due to the [[Čerenkov radiation]] they emitted when exiting slipspace.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 15''</ref>
Prior to [[Operation: TORPEDO]] in [[2545]], the local CENTCOM had sent nuclear weapons launched from [[Slipstream space|slipspace]] in an attempt to neutralize the [[Covenant]] refinery on [[Pegasi Delta]], failing to do so as the Covenant could easily detect and destroy them due to the [[Čerenkov radiation]] they emitted when exiting slipspace.<ref>''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx'', p. 15</ref>


[[Reach]]'s CENTCOM helped coordinate the planet's defense against the Covenant during the [[Fall of Reach]]. At one point during the battle, CENTCOM authorized the {{UNSCShip|Majestic}} to fire on a ground target, despite [[Beta Red]] still being in the target area.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''[[Halo: Reach radio conversations#Part 6 - Reflection|Reflection radio conversation]]''</ref> [[Earth]]'s regional CENTCOM coordinated the UNSC defense against the Covenant invaders during the [[Battle of Earth]]. On [[2552#November|November 3, 2552]], it was mentioned that the Earth CENTCOM's [[COM|communications channels]] were dropping off-line.<ref>'''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''', ''page 204''</ref>
[[Reach]]'s CENTCOM helped coordinate the planet's defense against the Covenant during the [[Fall of Reach]]. At one point during the battle, CENTCOM authorized {{UNSCShip|Majestic}} to fire on a ground target, despite [[Beta Red]] still being in the target area.<ref>''[[Halo: Reach]]'', [[Halo: Reach radio conversations#Part 6 - Reflection|"Reflection" radio conversation]]</ref> [[Earth]]'s regional CENTCOM coordinated the UNSC defense against the Covenant invaders during the [[Battle of Earth]]. On [[2552#November|November 3, 2552]], it was mentioned that the Earth CENTCOM's [[COM|communications channels]] were dropping off-line.<ref>''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx'', p. 204</ref>
 
Following the Covenant War, Central Command Region One entered [[Operation: SENTRY|negotiations]] with [[Covenant fleet]] [[Covenant remnants|remnants]] over [[Tribute]], with [[Olympia Vale]] serving as an advisor.<ref name="H5GLtd">''[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition]]'', Spartan Locke's Classified Orders</ref>
 
==Organization==
Central Command divides protected territories of the [[Unified Earth Government]] into four [[Wikipedia:Command (military formation)|military commands]] known as regions. [[UNSC Naval Command]] and [[Unified Ground Command]] joint task forces are assigned to one of these four regions, which are responsible for the defense and security of the [[human]] territories within the respective region. These regions follow well-mapped [[slipstream space]] routes that connect dozens of planetary systems.<ref name="osfm123">''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'', p, 123</ref> These regions are further broken down administratively into [[sector]]s.<ref name="fb9">''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'' – Cole Rulebook, p. 9</ref> Central Command Region One included the [[Epsilon Eridani system]],<ref name="he468">"The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole" – ''Halo: Evolutions'', p. 468</ref> and was host to the [[Reach Logistics Office]].{{Ref/Reuse|he475}}  In [[2531|May 2531]], [[Admiral]] [[Michael Stanforth]] acted as commander for CENTCOM Region One,{{Ref/Reuse|he468}} while [[Vice Admiral]] [[Kopano N'Singile]] served as the region's sub-commander in [[2552]].<ref name="adjunct">''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', p. 395; ''Adjunct'' (2010)</ref>
 
While each service branch of the [[United Nations Space Command]] armed forces retains administrative control over their personnel in the field, Central Command is responsible for assigning tactical deployments on a per region basis.<ref name="osfm34">''Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual'', p, 34</ref> Forces assigned to one Central Command cannot be moved without the approval of [[UNSC High Command]], so each region must carefully marshal the limited resources at their disposal.{{Ref/Reuse|osfm123}} Central Command is also responsible for the allocation of [[Spartan Operations]] supersoldiers to the [[fleet]]s and armies under its control, based on overall strategy and urgent need.{{Ref/Reuse|osfm34}}


==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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Central Command (CENTCOM, or CentCom) are military commands of the United Nations Space Command armed forces with responsibility over a certain area of space, protected territories of the Unified Earth Government.[1]

History[edit]

In 2494, Levosia's regional CENTCOM ordered the UNSC Navy to blockade and search all ships within the colony's system after Insurrectionists were found selling elements that could be used to manufacture Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engines to the black market.[2]

In 2531, the Victoria branch of the Insurrectionists contacted the regional CENTCOM offering a trade of nuclear weapons for UNSC medical services, as the Human-Covenant War had all but depleted the UNSC's nuclear arsenal in that sector. CENTCOM considered the offer, and eventually sent SPARTAN-II Blue Team to raid the rebels' base, get the weapons, and target any rebel leaders if possible.[3]

Prior to Operation: TORPEDO in 2545, the local CENTCOM had sent nuclear weapons launched from slipspace in an attempt to neutralize the Covenant refinery on Pegasi Delta, failing to do so as the Covenant could easily detect and destroy them due to the Čerenkov radiation they emitted when exiting slipspace.[4]

Reach's CENTCOM helped coordinate the planet's defense against the Covenant during the Fall of Reach. At one point during the battle, CENTCOM authorized UNSC Majestic to fire on a ground target, despite Beta Red still being in the target area.[5] Earth's regional CENTCOM coordinated the UNSC defense against the Covenant invaders during the Battle of Earth. On November 3, 2552, it was mentioned that the Earth CENTCOM's communications channels were dropping off-line.[6]

Following the Covenant War, Central Command Region One entered negotiations with Covenant fleet remnants over Tribute, with Olympia Vale serving as an advisor.[7]

Organization[edit]

Central Command divides protected territories of the Unified Earth Government into four military commands known as regions. UNSC Naval Command and Unified Ground Command joint task forces are assigned to one of these four regions, which are responsible for the defense and security of the human territories within the respective region. These regions follow well-mapped slipstream space routes that connect dozens of planetary systems.[8] These regions are further broken down administratively into sectors.[9] Central Command Region One included the Epsilon Eridani system,[10] and was host to the Reach Logistics Office.[1] In May 2531, Admiral Michael Stanforth acted as commander for CENTCOM Region One,[10] while Vice Admiral Kopano N'Singile served as the region's sub-commander in 2552.[11]

While each service branch of the United Nations Space Command armed forces retains administrative control over their personnel in the field, Central Command is responsible for assigning tactical deployments on a per region basis.[12] Forces assigned to one Central Command cannot be moved without the approval of UNSC High Command, so each region must carefully marshal the limited resources at their disposal.[8] Central Command is also responsible for the allocation of Spartan Operations supersoldiers to the fleets and armies under its control, based on overall strategy and urgent need.[12]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole" – Halo: Evolutions, p. 475
  2. ^ "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole" – Halo: Evolutions, p. 437
  3. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, p. 34
  4. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, p. 15
  5. ^ Halo: Reach, "Reflection" radio conversation
  6. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, p. 204
  7. ^ Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition, Spartan Locke's Classified Orders
  8. ^ a b Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, p, 123
  9. ^ Halo: Fleet Battles – Cole Rulebook, p. 9
  10. ^ a b "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole" – Halo: Evolutions, p. 468
  11. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, p. 395; Adjunct (2010)
  12. ^ a b Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, p, 34

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