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{{Era|Human|UNSC|HCW|Post}} | {{Era|Human|UNSC|HCW|Post}} | ||
{{Center| | {{Center|For the in-game mechanic of piloting, see [[operating vehicles]]; for the armor permutation, see [[PILOT-class Mjolnir]].}} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
{{SeeWikipedia|Aviator}} | {{SeeWikipedia|Aviator}} | ||
A '''pilot''' is a person | A '''pilot''' is a person who can operate and maneuver an airborne or space-borne [[vehicle]]. | ||
== UNSC | == UNSC == | ||
[[File:Pilot_With_Hornet.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A UNSC pilot next to a [[Hornet]].]] | [[File:Pilot_With_Hornet.jpg|thumb|right|250px|A UNSC pilot next to a [[Hornet]].]] | ||
There are pilots in all main branches of the UNSC | There are pilots in all main branches of the [[UNSC Armed Forces]]: the [[UNSC Air Force|Air Force]], [[UNSC Navy|Navy]], the [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]], and [[Spartan Operations]]. Large crews of Navy crewmen operate and maintain UNSC starships; the command and control of the vessel is carried out from the [[bridge]]. [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s, [[AV-22 Sparrowhawk]]s, [[AV-14 Hornet]]s and [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican dropships]] can all be operated by just one pilot, as can [[Bumblebee]] lifepods. | ||
The Pelicans of the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} were seemingly exclusively operated by pilots from [[23rd Naval Air Squadron|23<sup>rd</sup> Naval Air Squadron]], while the Pelicans of the {{UNSCShip|In Amber Clad}} were operated by Marine pilots. | |||
=== Uniforms === | === Uniforms === | ||
UNSC Air Force pilots wear [[fatigues]] with teal-toned camouflage and white chest armor. The suit lacks the additional armor plating worn by most Army troopers or Marines on the knees and shoulders due to space constraints in their vehicles' cockpits. On missions in a vacuum, the suit can be sealed off and an enclosed [[CH252 helmet|standard combat helmet]] is worn with it.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign levels ''[[Tip of the Spear]], [[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]''</ref><ref group="note">Since it has been specified that Falcons in ''Halo: Reach'' are part of UNSC Air Force units such as [[AMX-4]] and [[AMX-42]], it can be assumed that the pilots, who wear outfits distinct from other UNSC units in the game, are part of the Air Force.</ref> Additionally, [[UNSC Air Force Pilot helmet|a type of helmet]] has been specifically developed for UNSC Air Force pilots. This helmet is presumably used in normal missions while the combat helmet is worn on operations where direct combat, such as [[Boarding|boarding action]], is expected. | UNSC Air Force pilots wear [[fatigues]] with teal-toned camouflage and white chest armor. The suit lacks the additional armor plating worn by most Army troopers or Marines on the knees and shoulders due to space constraints in their vehicles' cockpits. On missions in a vacuum, the suit can be sealed off and an enclosed [[CH252 helmet|standard combat helmet]] is worn with it.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign levels ''[[Tip of the Spear]], [[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]''</ref><ref group="note">Since it has been specified that Falcons in ''Halo: Reach'' are part of UNSC Air Force units such as [[AMX-4]] and [[AMX-42]], it can be assumed that the pilots, who wear outfits distinct from other UNSC units in the game, are part of the Air Force.</ref> Additionally, [[UNSC Air Force Pilot helmet|a type of helmet]] has been specifically developed for UNSC Air Force pilots. This helmet is presumably used in normal missions while the combat helmet is worn on operations where direct combat, such as [[Boarding|boarding action]], is expected. | ||
While only select | While only select UNSC personnel operate space-borne and airborne craft, all marines of the UNSC Marine Corps are seen to demonstrate prowess in operating all UNSC ground vehicles - [[Scorpions]], [[Warthogs]], and [[M274 Ultra-Light All-Terrain Vehicle|Mongooses]], and even the Covenant [[Ghost]] as well. ODSTs also operate their own [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle]]s. | ||
During [[2552#October|October 2552]], Marine dropship pilots wore ballistic helmets with a golden visor and an integrated communications system. The rest of the outfit is the [[UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform|same]] as that of the Marine infantrymen. In [[2552#November|November 2552]], Marine pilots were seen wearing the same body armor as that of a Marine but with a sealed helmet with a blue visor reminiscent of a modern fighter pilot's helmet. The chest armor is also equipped with an additional control panel. | During [[2552#October|October 2552]], Marine dropship pilots wore ballistic helmets with a golden visor and an integrated communications system. The rest of the outfit is the [[UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform|same]] as that of the Marine infantrymen. In [[2552#November|November 2552]], Marine pilots were seen wearing the same body armor as that of a Marine but with a sealed helmet with a blue visor reminiscent of a modern fighter pilot's helmet. The chest armor is also equipped with an additional control panel. | ||
=== Named UNSC | === Named UNSC craft with mentioned pilots === | ||
*[[Bravo 001]] - [[Flight Officer Mitchell]] - [[KIA]] | *[[Bravo 001]] - [[Flight Officer Mitchell]] - [[KIA]] | ||
*[[Bravo 022]] - KIA | *[[Bravo 022]] - KIA | ||
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*[[Knife 26]] - most likely KIA | *[[Knife 26]] - most likely KIA | ||
== Covenant | == Covenant == | ||
[[File:Flight Elite.jpg|thumb|right|250px| | [[File:Flight Elite.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The [[Sangheili]] [[Flight harness]] is optimized for combat pilots.]] | ||
As an enormous spacefaring empire, the [[Covenant]] hosts a large number of client species capable of piloting crafts. Groups of [[Jiralhanae]] or [[Sangheili]] can operate a spaceborne Covenant ship, such as the {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}} or the {{Class|ORS|heavy cruiser}}, by operation of [[holography|holographic]] consoles at the control [[bridge]] of the warship. As with all Covenant technology, the [[Huragok]] assist in the technical maintenance of warship systems. | As an enormous spacefaring empire, the [[Covenant]] hosts a large number of client species capable of piloting crafts. Groups of [[Jiralhanae]] or [[Sangheili]] can operate a spaceborne Covenant ship, such as the {{Class|CCS|battlecruiser}} or the {{Class|ORS|heavy cruiser}}, by operation of [[holography|holographic]] consoles at the control [[bridge]] of the warship. As with all Covenant technology, the [[Huragok]] assist in the technical maintenance of warship systems. | ||
A single Jiralhanae or Sangheili can pilot a single person [[Banshee]] attack fighter as well as [[Phantom]] and [[Spirit]] dropships. Sangheili pilots have their own [[ | A single Jiralhanae or Sangheili can pilot a single person [[Banshee]] attack fighter as well as [[Phantom]] and [[Spirit]] dropships. Sangheili pilots have their own [[Flight harness]] for operations in a variety of airborne vessels. Though uncommon, [[Unggoy]] are also known to be able to pilot Banshees, albeit clumsily.<ref name="gruntpilot">'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page ??''</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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*Pilots in ''Halo 2'' wear helmets strongly reminiscent of the Cyborg's helmet from Bungie's earlier ''[[Marathon]]'' series of first-person shooter games. | *Pilots in ''Halo 2'' wear helmets strongly reminiscent of the Cyborg's helmet from Bungie's earlier ''[[Marathon]]'' series of first-person shooter games. | ||
*If a VTOL pilot is infected by the [[Flood]] in ''Halo 3'', they will take on the appearance of a standard Marine, not a pilot variation. | *If a VTOL pilot is infected by the [[Flood]] in ''Halo 3'', they will take on the appearance of a standard Marine, not a pilot variation. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:UNSC-Pilot.jpg|The UNSC pilot outfit in ''Halo | File:UNSC-Pilot.jpg|The UNSC pilot outfit in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. | ||
File:028.jpg|A group of Marines, one of them wearing a pilot uniform in ''Halo 2''. | File:028.jpg|A group of Marines, one of them wearing a pilot uniform in ''Halo 2''. | ||
File:H3-UNSCVTOLPilot.png|A UNSC VTOL pilot from ''Halo 3''. | File:H3-UNSCVTOLPilot.png|A UNSC VTOL pilot from ''Halo 3''. | ||