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The symbols of the UNSC are the symbols used to identify the organization and its branches.
Symbols
UNSC logo
- Human-Covenant war era - This symbol saw its earliest uses in 2525.[1] A slightly simplified version of the logo was used at Corbulo Academy of Military Science in 2526.[2] The logo continued to see use through much of 2552.[3][4] By 2557, the logo was almost wholly replaced by a new logo.[5] Though the Covenant war logo was still used on the UNSC Infinity at this point.[6] Due to the disappearance of the UNSC Spirit of Fire in 2531, equipment and uniforms from the ship use the Human-Covenant war era logo in 2559.[7] At some point after 2561, the pilot of Pelican Echo 216 still used this logo.[8]
- This logo was used on the wings of UNSC frigates,[3][9] on MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor,[4] and on the sides of vehicles like the M12B Warthog.[10] The logo was also used on some hats.[11]
The Human-Covenant war era logo.
The Human-Covenant war era logo without the ribbon, in black.
The Human-Covenant war era logo without the ribbon, in white.
A simplified version of the logo, used occasionally in 2526.
- Post-war era - Its first uses were in late 2552, appearing on Warthogs and crates,[10][12] before becoming commonplace by 2557.[5]
- The logo, saw use on the side of the UNSC Infinity,[5] on the wings of Strident-class heavy frigates,[13] and on the sides of vehicles.[5] A slightly modified version of the logo was used in the UNSC Tactical Simulator, where the word "TACSIM" was added.[14] A partially colored version of the logo was painted on to the floor of a meeting room in HIGHCOM Facility Bravo-6.[15]
The post-war era logo.
The post-war logo on the floor of HIGHCOM Facility Bravo-6. Note the gold coloring of the shield and ribbon.
A version of the logo used in the UNSC Tactical Simulator. Note the addition of "TACSIM" below "UNSC" in the center.
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UNSC wordmark
A specialized wordmark was used by the UNSC as early as 2554.[16] By 2557, Some fatigues also had the wordmark printed on it.[17]
UNSCDF logo
Similar to the UNSC's Human-Covenant war era symbol, UNSCDF symbol's earliest sighting was in 2525.[18] It continued use up until 2552.[19]
Branch logos
- ONI logos - ONI uses several symbols, including their seal[20] and a logo similar in design to the UNSC's Human-Covenant war era logo.[21]
The seal of ONI.
ONI's UNSC derived symbol.
- Army logo - The army's logo is composed of a chevron and triangle with a star in it.
- Navy logo - The navy's logo is composed of an arrow, point upwards and away from a star, above several chevrons and layered over a globe. It was in use starting in at least 2554, being semi-transparent on papers used for official reports.[16]
- ODST logo - The ODST's primary logo is composed of a Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle, with a flaming skull in the center. The logo was used on flags and etched into the caskets of deceased ODSTs.[22] The logo was placed on Edward Buck's version of the HELLJUMPER-class Mjolnir.[23]
- Hellbringers logo - The Hellbringer logo consists of a flame, with a two tone pattern behind it.[24]
Emblems
- Ship emblem - UNSC starships occasionally have their own symbols.
- UNSC roundel - The UNSC roundel was used on a manner of UNSC vehicles, including AV-14 Hornets, Pelicans, and the M313 Elephants.
The roundel
- Unit emblem - Numerous units within the UNSC have their own emblems, uniquely related to the unit the emblem belongs to.
Blue Team emblem
Fireteam Castle emblem
Seventh Fleet emblem
7th Shock Troops Battalion emblem
Gameplay
Halo: The Master Chief Collection
- Main article: Halo: The Master Chief Collection
The ONI logo is a usable emblem and nameplate in the Master Chief Collection.
As part of the Halodays Season, a special nameplate for the MCC was added featuring the UNSC's Covenant War logo in a sweater.[25]
Halo 5: Guardians
- Main article: Halo 5: Guardians
The post-war UNSC logo, the ONI seal, the Navy's logo, the Army's logo, and the ODST logo as well as several unit logos are all Multiplayer emblems, acquirable through the Requisition system.
Gallery
Halo: Nightfall concept art featuring both types of UNSC logos.
A symbol used by the UNSC post-Covenant war, with a currently unknown meaning.
Sources
- ^ Halo: Collateral Damage, Issue #1
- ^ Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn
- ^ a b Halo 3, campaign level, The Storm
- ^ a b Halo: Reach, campaign level, Noble Actual
- ^ a b c d Halo 4, campaign level, Infinity
- ^ Halo 4, campaign level, Reclaimer
- ^ Halo Wars 2
- ^ Halo Infinite, Discover Hope
- ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level, Tip of the Spear
- ^ a b Halo 2: Anniversary, campaign model, M12 Chaingun Warthog
- ^ Halo Wars 2, James Cutter model
- ^ Halo 2: Anniversary, campaign model, Crates
- ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, p. 192
- ^ Halo: Spartan Assault, Menu
- ^ Halo: Escalation
- ^ a b Halo Legendary Crate, Data Drop 2
- ^ Halo 4, The Commissioning
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, Cover
- ^ Halo 3, campaign level, Crow's Nest
- ^ Halo Mythos, p. 141
- ^ Halo 3: ODST, Veronica Dare in-game model
- ^ Halo 3: ODST, The Life
- ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Edward Buck model
- ^ Halo Wars 2
- ^ Halo Waypoint: MCC Development Update - December 2019
