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{{Rename|UNSC Defense Force|"United Nations Space Command" is not written out in the title of any other article, save for a few ordinances, orders, and conventions. For example: UNSC Marine Corps, UNSC Navy, UNSC Army, and UNSC Air Force.}}
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==Background==
==Background==
===Interplanetary War===
===Interplanetary War===
{{See also|History of the UNSC}}
{{Main|History of the UNSC}}
The UNSC Defense Force was likely created during the [[Interplanetary War]], once the structure of the [[UNSC]] was formed. As a result of the UNSC's complex command structure, the UNSCDF is assigned to serve a ground and aerial defense force. Before it was destroyed by the Covenant in 2552, [[Reach]] served as the dominant UNSCDF military base, with numerous shipyards and docking stations, barracks and training facilities, and twenty [[Orbital Defense Platforms]]. It is likely that the UNSCDF has elements stationed on other planets within the [[Solar System]], besides [[Earth]]. [[Mars]] was one such colony that housed UNSCDF elements. <ref>'''[[Halo: Uprising]]''', Ackerson's interrogation</ref>
The UNSC Defense Force was likely created during the [[Interplanetary War]], once the structure of the [[UNSC]] was formed. As a result of the UNSC's complex command structure, the UNSCDF is assigned to serve a ground and aerial defense force. Before it was destroyed by the Covenant in 2552, [[Reach]] served as the dominant UNSCDF military base, with numerous shipyards and docking stations, barracks and training facilities, and twenty [[Orbital Defense Platforms]]. It is likely that the UNSCDF has elements stationed on other planets within the [[Solar System]], besides [[Earth]]. [[Mars]] was one such colony that housed UNSCDF elements. <ref>'''[[Halo: Uprising]]''', ''Issue ??''</ref>


===Human-Covenant War===
===Human-Covenant War===
During the [[Human-Covenant War]], the UNSCDF was called into action on [[Earth]], and possibly [[Harvest]] as well.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'''</ref> The most notable military engagement the UNSCDF has participated in is the [[Battle of Earth]].<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[Cairo Station (Level)|Cairo Station]]''</ref> The UNSCDF, as a planetary defense force combining all branches of the UNSC, has multiple command bases situated in various regions of Earth such as [[Crow's Nest (Base)|Crow's Nest]] in [[Republic of Kenya|Kenya]].<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level, ''[[Crow's Nest (Level)|Crow's Nest]]''</ref>
{{Main|Human-Covenant War}}
During the Human-Covenant War, the UNSCDF was called into action on [[Earth]], and possibly [[Harvest]] as well.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'''</ref> The most notable military engagement the UNSCDF has participated in is the [[Battle of Earth]].<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[Cairo Station (Level)|Cairo Station]]''</ref> The UNSCDF, as a planetary defense force combining all branches of the UNSC, has multiple command bases situated in various regions of Earth such as [[Crow's Nest (Base)|Crow's Nest]] in [[Republic of Kenya|Kenya]].<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level, ''[[Crow's Nest (Level)|Crow's Nest]]''</ref>


==Organization==
==Organization==
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{{UNSC Enlisted Ranks}}
{{UNSC Enlisted Ranks}}


==Bases, Outposts, and Command Centers==
==Strategic centers==
[[Image:UNSCDF.jpg|200px|thumb|A UNSCDF assembly aboard the ''Cairo'' [[Orbital Defense Platform|ODP]].]]
[[File:UNSCDF.jpg|200px|thumb|A UNSCDF assembly aboard the ''Cairo'' [[Orbital Defense Platform|ODP]].]]
Unlike the [[UNSC]], the UNSCDF probably has a larger network of operations bases and command centers on [[Earth]]. Aside from ground centers, the UNSCDF also operates the [[Orbital Defense Platforms]] about [[Earth]]<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[Cairo Station (Level)]]''</ref> and possibly even the [[Solar System]].  
Unlike the [[UNSC]], the UNSCDF probably has a larger network of operations bases and command centers on [[Earth]]. Aside from ground centers, the UNSCDF also operates the [[Orbital Defense Platforms]] about [[Earth]]<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[Cairo Station (Level)]]''</ref> and possibly even the [[Solar System]].  


===Earth===
===Earth===
====Ground Bases====
====Ground bases====
*'''[[Crow's Nest (Base)|Crow's Nest]]''', [[Africa]], [[Republic of Kenya]]
*'''[[Crow's Nest (Base)|Crow's Nest]]''', [[Africa]], [[Republic of Kenya]]
*'''[[Outpost C9]]''', Africa, Republic of Kenya
*'''[[Outpost C9]]''', Africa, Republic of Kenya
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*'''[[Chawla Base]]''', North America, [[United Republic of North America]], [[Boston]]
*'''[[Chawla Base]]''', North America, [[United Republic of North America]], [[Boston]]


====Orbital Defense Platforms====
====Orbital defense platforms====
*'''[[Cairo Station]]'''
*'''[[Cairo Station]]'''
*'''[[Malta Station]]'''
*'''[[Malta Station]]'''
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*'''[[Nassau Station]]'''
*'''[[Nassau Station]]'''


==UNSCDF Weaponry==
==UNSCDF weaponry==
The weapons used by the UNSCDF are manufactured to the highest standards in the UNSC. Despite this, they can rarely compete with Covenant weapons. They are listed [[:Category:Human Weapons|here]].
The weapons used by the UNSCDF are manufactured to the highest standards in the UNSC. Despite this, they can rarely compete with Covenant weapons. They are listed [[:Category:Human Weapons|here]].


==Major UNSCDF Events==
==Major UNSCDF events==
*[[Interplanetary War]] - [[2160-2200]]
*[[Interplanetary War]] - [[2160-2200]]
**[[Jovian Moons Campaign]]
**[[Jovian Moons Campaign]]

Revision as of 20:39, May 21, 2011

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The United Nations Space Command Defense Force (abbreviated UNSCDF) is the defensive military force of the United Nations Space Command, consisting of the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy, which serve as a joint air, land, and space force. [1]

Background

Interplanetary War

Main article: History of the UNSC

The UNSC Defense Force was likely created during the Interplanetary War, once the structure of the UNSC was formed. As a result of the UNSC's complex command structure, the UNSCDF is assigned to serve a ground and aerial defense force. Before it was destroyed by the Covenant in 2552, Reach served as the dominant UNSCDF military base, with numerous shipyards and docking stations, barracks and training facilities, and twenty Orbital Defense Platforms. It is likely that the UNSCDF has elements stationed on other planets within the Solar System, besides Earth. Mars was one such colony that housed UNSCDF elements. [2]

Human-Covenant War

Main article: Human-Covenant War

During the Human-Covenant War, the UNSCDF was called into action on Earth, and possibly Harvest as well.[3] The most notable military engagement the UNSCDF has participated in is the Battle of Earth.[4] The UNSCDF, as a planetary defense force combining all branches of the UNSC, has multiple command bases situated in various regions of Earth such as Crow's Nest in Kenya.[5]

Organization

As the main military branch of the UNSC, the UNSCDF is comprised of three autonomous or semi-autonomous branches, each with different functions and methods, but all unified under one command, and tasked with the protection of humanity, and the protection and recapture of human-occupied colonies. Control is exercised through regional CENTCOMs, which have authority over certain areas of space.

So far, the best-known members of the UNSCDF seem to be the Navy and Marine Corps, likely due to the space-oriented nature of 26th Century warfare. While also a part of the UNSCDF, the Army and Air Force are less well known.

Unified Earth Government and Colonial Administration Authority

Rank Structure

The rank structure of the UNSCDF is similar in many ways, though most enlisted ranks are highly differentiated.

Template:UNSC Officer Ranks Template:UNSC Enlisted Ranks

Strategic centers

A UNSCDF assembly aboard the Cairo ODP.

Unlike the UNSC, the UNSCDF probably has a larger network of operations bases and command centers on Earth. Aside from ground centers, the UNSCDF also operates the Orbital Defense Platforms about Earth[6] and possibly even the Solar System.

Earth

Ground bases

Orbital defense platforms

UNSCDF weaponry

The weapons used by the UNSCDF are manufactured to the highest standards in the UNSC. Despite this, they can rarely compete with Covenant weapons. They are listed here.

Major UNSCDF events

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ HBO Interview with Frank O'Connor and Robert McLees
  2. ^ Halo: Uprising, Issue ??
  3. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest
  4. ^ Halo 2, campaign level, Cairo Station
  5. ^ Halo 3, campaign level, Crow's Nest
  6. ^ Halo 2, campaign level, Cairo Station (Level)

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