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A '''Prisoner of War''' ('''POW''', '''PoW''', or '''PW''') is a combatant who is imprisoned by an [[Covenant Empire|enemy]] force during or immediately after an armed conflict.<ref>[http://www.en.wikipedia.org/prisoner_of_war Wikipedia]</ref>
A '''Prisoner of War''' ('''POW''', '''PoW''', or '''PW''') is a combatant who is imprisoned by an [[Covenant Empire|enemy]] force during or immediately after an armed conflict.<ref>[http://www.en.wikipedia.org/prisoner_of_war Wikipedia]</ref>


Even in the 26th Century, the [[UNSC]] continues to take prisoners of war in their conflict against the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]]<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', page 187</ref>, often using them as manual labor to construct fortifications for defending against Covenant attack and digging graves for Covenant and UNSC dead<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', page 234</ref>. After the destruction of [[Installation 04|Alpha Halo]], multiple Sangheili were recovered in their lifepods by a UNSC-requisitioned prison ship, the {{UNSCShip|Mona Lisa}} and experimented on by an Office of Naval Intelligence medical officer seeking ways to harness the Flood, either to find a "cure" or to use it as a weapon against the Covenant. The last survivor of these, [[Henry (Sangheili)|"Henry"]], assisted the other human prisoners on the ship and was one of only two survivors, with him and Rimmer joining a UNSC Marine squad to try and escape.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', ''The Mona Lisa''</ref>. For much of the war, the Covenant refused to take prisoners, executing any human personnel who were captured or who surrendered<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', page 74</ref>. After the discovery that only human "[[Reclaimers]]" could activate the Halo Array, the Covenant kept them alive for such a purpose. <ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', page 97</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', ''[[The Truth and Reconciliation (Level)]]''</ref>. After the ascension of the [[Jiralhanae]] to the positions formerly held by the [[Sangheili]], UNSC PoW's were routinely captured and butchered for food for the Jiralhanae<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', ''[[Crows Nest (Level)]]''</ref>
Even in the 26th Century, the [[UNSC]] continues to take prisoners of war in their conflict against the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]]<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 187''</ref>, often using them as manual labor to construct fortifications for defending against Covenant attack and digging graves for Covenant and UNSC dead<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 234''</ref>. After the destruction of [[Installation 04|Alpha Halo]], multiple Sangheili were recovered in their lifepods by a UNSC-requisitioned prison ship, the {{UNSCShip|Mona Lisa}} and experimented on by an Office of Naval Intelligence medical officer seeking ways to harness the Flood, either to find a "cure" or to use it as a weapon against the Covenant. The last survivor of these, [[Henry (Sangheili)|"Henry"]], assisted the other human prisoners on the ship and was one of only two survivors, with him and Rimmer joining a UNSC Marine squad to try and escape.<ref>'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''', "The Mona Lisa"</ref>. For much of the war, the Covenant refused to take prisoners, executing any human personnel who were captured or who surrendered<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 74''</ref>. After the discovery that only human "[[Reclaimers]]" could activate the Halo Array, the Covenant kept them alive for such a purpose. <ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 97''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Truth and Reconciliation (Level)|The Truth and Reconciliation]]''</ref>. After the ascension of the [[Jiralhanae]] to the positions formerly held by the [[Sangheili]], UNSC PoW's were routinely captured and butchered for food for the Jiralhanae<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level, ''[[Crows Nest (Level)|Crows Nest]]''</ref>


The [[Prisoner of War Medallion]] is awarded to [[UNSC Army|Soldiers]], [[UNSC Navy|Sailors]], [[UNSC Air Force|Airmen]] and [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] who have been recovered from, escaped, or released from capture by the enemy.  
The [[Prisoner of War Medallion]] is awarded to [[UNSC Army|Soldiers]], [[UNSC Navy|Sailors]], [[UNSC Air Force|Airmen]] and [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] who have been recovered from, escaped, or released from capture by the enemy.  
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**'''[[Ander's Signal (Level)|Ander's Signal]]''' - Professor Ellen Anders is captured by the 2531 [[Arbiter (Halo Wars)|Arbiter]], and imprisoned within a stasis field on a discovered Forerunner [[Shield World]], because of her ability to activate Forerunner technology.
**'''[[Ander's Signal (Level)|Ander's Signal]]''' - Professor Ellen Anders is captured by the 2531 [[Arbiter (Halo Wars)|Arbiter]], and imprisoned within a stasis field on a discovered Forerunner [[Shield World]], because of her ability to activate Forerunner technology.
*'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'''
*'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'''
**'''[[Truth and Reconciliation (Level)|Truth and Reconciliation]]''' - [[Captain]] [[Jacob Keyes]] and several Marines are rescued by the [[Master Chief]] and a team of [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] aboard the [[Covenant Cruiser]] [[Truth and Reconciliation]]. Many more Marine bodies can be seen throughout the ship.<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', ''[[Truth and Reconciliation (Level)]]''</ref>
**'''[[Truth and Reconciliation (Level)|Truth and Reconciliation]]''' - [[Captain]] [[Jacob Keyes]] and several Marines are rescued by the [[Master Chief]] and a team of [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] aboard the [[Covenant Cruiser]] [[Truth and Reconciliation]]. Many more Marine bodies can be seen throughout the ship.<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', campaign level, ''[[Truth and Reconciliation (Level)|Truth and Reconciliation]]''</ref>
*'''[[Halo 2]]'''
*'''[[Halo 2]]'''
**'''[[Gravemind (Level)|Gravemind]]''' - several Marines are rescued from prisoner cells by the Master Chief, as he rampages through [[High Charity]], following the [[Prophet of Truth]]. They are either killed by the Covenant, or infected by the [[Flood]] when it infects the holy city.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', ''[[Gravemind (Level)]]''</ref>
**'''[[Gravemind (Level)|Gravemind]]''' - several Marines are rescued from prisoner cells by the Master Chief, as he rampages through [[High Charity]], following the [[Prophet of Truth]]. They are either killed by the Covenant, or infected by the [[Flood]] when it infects the holy city.<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', campaign level, ''[[Gravemind (Level)|Gravemind]]''</ref>
*'''[[Halo 3]]'''
*'''[[Halo 3]]'''
**'''[[Sierra 117 (Level)|Sierra 117]]''' - [[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery Johnson]] and three other Marines are captured by [[Jiralhanae]]-led [[Covenant Loyalists|Covenant]] forces during the UNSC's extraction of the Master Chief, and used as bait to draw the [[Spartan]] into a trap. They are rescued, and manage to fend off Covenant counter-attack.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', ''[[Sierra 117 (Level)]]''</ref>
**'''[[Sierra 117 (Level)|Sierra 117]]''' - [[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery Johnson]] and three other Marines are captured by [[Jiralhanae]]-led [[Covenant Loyalists|Covenant]] forces during the UNSC's extraction of the Master Chief, and used as bait to draw the [[Spartan]] into a trap. They are rescued, and manage to fend off Covenant counter-attack.<ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level, ''[[Sierra 117 (Level)|Sierra 117]]''</ref>
**'''[[Crow's Nest (Level)|Crow's Nest]]''' - Marine prisoners are tied up in the barracks of Crows Nest. They were killed and tortured until the Master Chief manages to save them.
**'''[[Crow's Nest (Level)|Crow's Nest]]''' - Marine prisoners are tied up in the barracks of Crows Nest. They were killed and tortured until the Master Chief manages to save them.


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Marines held captive by Brutes.
Col James Ackerson held prisoner by the Brutes on Mars.

A Prisoner of War (POW, PoW, or PW) is a combatant who is imprisoned by an enemy force during or immediately after an armed conflict.[1]

Even in the 26th Century, the UNSC continues to take prisoners of war in their conflict against the Covenant[2], often using them as manual labor to construct fortifications for defending against Covenant attack and digging graves for Covenant and UNSC dead[3]. After the destruction of Alpha Halo, multiple Sangheili were recovered in their lifepods by a UNSC-requisitioned prison ship, the UNSC Mona Lisa and experimented on by an Office of Naval Intelligence medical officer seeking ways to harness the Flood, either to find a "cure" or to use it as a weapon against the Covenant. The last survivor of these, "Henry", assisted the other human prisoners on the ship and was one of only two survivors, with him and Rimmer joining a UNSC Marine squad to try and escape.[4]. For much of the war, the Covenant refused to take prisoners, executing any human personnel who were captured or who surrendered[5]. After the discovery that only human "Reclaimers" could activate the Halo Array, the Covenant kept them alive for such a purpose. [6][7]. After the ascension of the Jiralhanae to the positions formerly held by the Sangheili, UNSC PoW's were routinely captured and butchered for food for the Jiralhanae[8]

The Prisoner of War Medallion is awarded to Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines who have been recovered from, escaped, or released from capture by the enemy.

PoW's in the Halo Games

Though the Covenant have repeatedly been stated to never take prisoners, the games depict UNSC captives in Covenant custody multiple times.

List of Appearances

Halo: Combat Evolved

Sources

  1. ^ Wikipedia
  2. ^ Halo: The Flood, page 187
  3. ^ Halo: The Flood, page 234
  4. ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, "The Mona Lisa"
  5. ^ Halo: The Flood, page 74
  6. ^ Halo: The Flood, page 97
  7. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved, campaign level, The Truth and Reconciliation
  8. ^ Halo 3, campaign level, Crows Nest
  9. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved, campaign level, Truth and Reconciliation
  10. ^ Halo 2, campaign level, Gravemind
  11. ^ Halo 3, campaign level, Sierra 117
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