Emblems and Backdrops (Halo Infinite)

Emblems and backdrops are an element of player customization within Halo Infinite that represent a player's identity. Emblems can be applied to player cards, armor, weapons, and vehicles.

By default, the player possesses an array of emblems to use for free, however, like armor coatings, there are other means to obtain emblems. They can be earned through Battle and Operation passes, challenges, promotional campaigns and bundles. Additionally, some emblems are exclusive for certain acts such as reaching SR-152 in Halo 5: Guardians, reaching a certain rank in Halo Infinite's ranked playlists, or for getting a piece of art featured in the Halo Community Spotlight.

Acting more in line with Halo 5: Guardians over Halo: The Master Chief Collection, emblems and nameplates are synonymous, with the player's choice of emblem affecting how their nameplate's graphic appears. The player's nameplate can be seen in the pre-game intro, and in relevant menus involving the player. In place of nameplates, backdrops are available, a graphic behind the nameplate that adds an extra layer of flare to the player's profile.

Default emblems and backdrops

Emblems
Emblem	Manufacturer	Lore	Quality	Introduced In	Unlock Requirements
0	UNSC	Cannot be divided.	Common	Season 01: Heroes of Reach	Unlocked by default.
1	UNSC	It's perfectly happy being single, thank you.	Common	Season 01: Heroes of Reach	Unlocked by default.
2	UNSC	Twinsies!	Common	Season 01: Heroes of Reach	Unlocked by default.
3	UNSC	We need to vote someone off the ship.	Common	Season 01: Heroes of Reach	Unlocked by default.
4	UNSC	Quad rule, tris drool.	Common	Season 01: Heroes of Reach	Unlocked by default.
5	UNSC	Starting the countdown.	Common	Season 01: Heroes of Reach	Unlocked by default.
6	UNSC	Ok, now we can start this off right.	Common	Season 01: Heroes of Reach	Unlocked by default.
7	UNSC	Your lucky number!	Common	Season 01: Heroes of Reach	Unlocked by default.
8	UNSC	A sphenic number.	Common	Season 01: Heroes of Reach	Unlocked by default.
9	UNSC	Count the Muses.	Common	Season 01: Heroes of Reach	Unlocked by default.
Angry Kitty	UNSC	Claw-ful.	Common	Season 01: Heroes of Reach	Unlocked by default.
Flaming Horns	UNSC	Flip music is making a comeback.	Common	Season 01: Heroes of Reach	Unlocked by default.
Flaming Ninja	UNSC	Shadow and flame.	Common	Season 01: Heroes of Reach	Unlocked by default.
Grunt	UNSC	What the!	Common	Season 01: Heroes of Reach	Unlocked by default.
Halt	UNSC	Yeah, no.	Common	Season 01: Heroes of Reach	Unlocked by default.
Helmet	UNSC	Don't lose your head.	Common	Season 01: Heroes of Reach	Unlocked by default.
Nice Kitty	UNSC	Purr-fect!	Common	Season 01: Heroes of Reach	Unlocked by default.
Radioactive	UNSC	It's over nine thousand roentgen!	Common	Season 01: Heroes of Reach	Unlocked by default.
Skull King	UNSC	Lord of hill and dale.	Common	Season 01: Heroes of Reach	Unlocked by default.
Spartan	UNSC	This is it, let's go!	Common	Season 01: Heroes of Reach	Unlocked by default.
Spartan Helmet	UNSC	Past is prologue.	Common	Season 01: Heroes of Reach	Unlocked by default.
Stuck	UNSC	Is it a spider?