Symbols of the UNSC
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The symbols of the UNSC are the symbols used to identify the organization and its branches.
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Organization symbols[edit]
UNSC[edit]
- "Eagle, Globe, and Banner" - Or EGB for short, is a logo that has been used by the UNSC Marine Corps since its inception. During the Covenant War it was used in place of Marine specific insignias for most units.[1] This logo was used on the wings of UNSC frigates,[2][3] on MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor,[4] and on the sides of vehicles like the M12B Warthog.[5] The logo was also used on some hats,[6] and a medal.[7]
- The Human-Covenant war version saw its earliest uses in 2525.[8] A slightly simplified version of the logo was used at Corbulo Academy of Military Science in 2526.[9] The logo continued to see use through much of 2552.[2][4] By 2557, the logo was almost wholly replaced by a new logo.[10] Though the Covenant war logo was still used on the UNSC Infinity at this point.[11] 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.[12] At some point after 2560, the pilot of Pelican Echo 216 had a different, simplified version of this logo.[13]
- This logo is often stenciled on equipment, and may be simplified in some applications.[1]
The Interplanetary War era logo.
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.
The simplified logo seen with Echo 216, in black.
The simplified logo seen with Echo 216, in white.
- Redesigned logo - Following the war, the UNSC's branding was overhauled resulting in a new logo. It can be described as bold, strong, and ascendant.[14]
- However, this logo's first uses were in late 2552, appearing on Warthogs and crates,[5][15] before becoming commonplace by 2557.[10]
- The logo, saw use on the side of the UNSC Infinity,[10] on the wings of Strident-class heavy frigates,[16] and on the sides of vehicles.[10] A slightly modified version of the logo was used in the UNSC Tactical Simulator, where the word "TACSIM" was added.[17] A partially colored version of the logo was painted on to the floor of a meeting room in HIGHCOM Facility Bravo-6.[18]
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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- Wordmark - The UNSC made use of a wordmark as early as 2552, placing it on ODST armor.[1]
- A redesigned wordmark was used by the UNSC as early as 2554.[19] By 2557, Some fatigues also had the wordmark printed on it.[20]
Redesigned wordmark.
UNSCDF[edit]
Similar to the "Eagle, Globe, and Banner" logo, the UNSCDF symbols earliest sighting was in 2525.[21] It continued use up until 2552.