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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Origins and formation=== | ===Origins and formation=== | ||
The [[Wikipedia:United States Marine Corps|United States Marine Corps]] is the precursor to the UNSC Marine Corps.<ref name="enc31">'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 31'' (2011)</ref> As the [[Interplanetary War]] began in the [[2160]]s, the [[national government]]s of the [[Sol system]] strengthened and deployed their militaries for conflict. However, the distributed nature of their forces led to disorder among the ranks of these militaries. In response, the [[United Nations]] organized the [[United Nations Space Command]] from Earth's disparate national military forces in [[2163]];<ref name="enc42">'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 42'' (2011)</ref> the UNSC Marine Corps was created as one of the UNSC's branches with most of the UNSC consisting of Marine assets, as well as assets of the [[UNSC Navy]].<ref name="waypoint unsc"/> Shortly following the [[Rainforest Wars]], triggered by [[Koslovic]] attacks at the [[Argyre Planitia]] shipbuilding plants on [[Mars]], the United Nations began the [[Mars Campaign]] in [[2163|December 2163]]. This campaign marked the first | The [[Wikipedia:United States Marine Corps|United States Marine Corps]] is the precursor to the UNSC Marine Corps.<ref name="enc31">'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 31'' (2011)</ref> As the [[Interplanetary War]] began in the [[2160]]s, the [[national government]]s of the [[Sol system]] strengthened and deployed their militaries for conflict. However, the distributed nature of their forces led to disorder among the ranks of these militaries. In response, the [[United Nations]] organized the [[United Nations Space Command]] from Earth's disparate national military forces in [[2163]];<ref name="enc42">'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 42'' (2011)</ref> the UNSC Marine Corps was created as one of the UNSC's branches with most of the UNSC consisting of Marine assets, as well as assets of the [[UNSC Navy]].<ref name="waypoint unsc"/> Shortly following the [[Rainforest Wars]], triggered by [[Koslovic]] attacks at the [[Argyre Planitia]] shipbuilding plants on [[Mars]], the United Nations began the [[Mars Campaign]] in [[2163|December 2163]]. This campaign marked the first extraterrestrial deployment of the UNSC Marine Corps, as the UNSC launched a series of lightning strikes against Koslovic forces near the Argyre Planitia.<ref name="enc42"/> | ||
The decisive success of this campaign had a major impact on future military doctrine, resulting in UNSC Navy [[warship]]s carrying large Marine contingents for ground assaults and [[boarding]] actions. Following the success of the UNSC Marine Corps at Mars, recruitment drives and propaganda tactics strongly bolstered UNSC forces and the Koslovics and [[Frieden]]s were defeated on [[Earth]] in [[2170]].<ref>[[Xbox.com/Halo|'''Xbox.com''', ''Halo Timeline'']]</ref> | The decisive success of this campaign had a major impact on future military doctrine, resulting in UNSC Navy [[warship]]s carrying large Marine contingents for ground assaults and [[boarding]] actions. Following the success of the UNSC Marine Corps at Mars, recruitment drives and propaganda tactics strongly bolstered UNSC forces and the Koslovics and [[Frieden]]s were defeated on [[Earth]] in [[2170]].<ref>[[Xbox.com/Halo|'''Xbox.com''', ''Halo Timeline'']]</ref> | ||
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The Marine Corps also partook in a major assault alongside the UNSC Navy in the [[Battle of Voi]]. As ground forces, the Marines were to engage in the [[Battle of Voi]] with a [[John-117|SPARTAN-II supersoldier]] by eliminating anti-air vehicles and batteries, as well as destroying temporary Covenant outposts to allow UNSC reinforcements to refortify the area. | The Marine Corps also partook in a major assault alongside the UNSC Navy in the [[Battle of Voi]]. As ground forces, the Marines were to engage in the [[Battle of Voi]] with a [[John-117|SPARTAN-II supersoldier]] by eliminating anti-air vehicles and batteries, as well as destroying temporary Covenant outposts to allow UNSC reinforcements to refortify the area. | ||
The Marines fought in the war's [[Battle of Installation 00|last battle]] at [[Installation 00|the Ark]]. Starting with their deployment in an [[operation]] codenamed Operation: BLIND FAITH,<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 57''</ref> the Marines launched numerous attacks on Brute strongholds, including an attack on the Ark's [[cartographer]]. After fighting on foot, and in heavy vehicles, the Marines drove off the Covenant. They then teamed up with the Elites and attacked three [[barrier tower]]s protecting the Ark's [[Installation 00 Citadel|Citadel]]. After capturing the first tower, with the help of the Master Chief, Marines and UNSC [[pilot]]s then defeated the Covenant aerial forces. They then waited for the deactivation of the third tower, where they then staged an attack on the Citadel. After fighting two Scarabs, they were then evacuated back to the fleet while the Master Chief and the Arbiter killed Truth. The surviving Marine forces fell back to Earth through the Portal | The Marines fought in the war's [[Battle of Installation 00|last battle]] at [[Installation 00|the Ark]]. Starting with their deployment in an [[operation]] codenamed Operation: BLIND FAITH,<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 57''</ref> the Marines launched numerous attacks on Brute strongholds, including an attack on the Ark's [[cartographer]]. After fighting on foot, and in heavy vehicles, the Marines drove off the Covenant. They then teamed up with the Elites and attacked three [[barrier tower]]s protecting the Ark's [[Installation 00 Citadel|Citadel]]. After capturing the first tower, with the help of the Master Chief, Marines and UNSC [[pilot]]s then defeated the Covenant aerial forces. They then waited for the deactivation of the third tower, where they then staged an attack on the Citadel. After fighting two Scarabs, they were then evacuated back to the fleet while the Master Chief and the Arbiter killed Truth. The surviving Marine forces fell back to Earth through the Portal on board the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' before [[Installation 08]] was activated. | ||
===Further engagements=== | ===Further engagements=== | ||
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The UNSC Marine Corps is one of the five branches of the [[United Nations Space Command]]'s [[UNSC Armed Forces|Armed Forces]].<ref name="waypoint unsc"/> The Marine Corps is subordinate to the [[UNSC High Command]] and the branch has a seat on the [[UNSC Security Council]], currently represented by [[General]] [[Hogan]].<ref name="HE1"/> The Marine Corps is largely under the authority of the UNSC's [[Unified Ground Command]] (UniCom), responsible for managing ground-based operations of the Marine Corps, the [[UNSC Air Force]], and the [[UNSC Army]].<ref name="enc54"/> However, due to the Marines' expeditionary nature, the branch has some with the [[UNSC Naval Command]], particularly in the Navy-dominated [[UNSC Fleet Command]] where the Marines have only a token representation.<ref name="fb"/> The branch also maintains its own [[UNSC Marine Corps of Engineers]] command.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''', "[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]", ''page 82''</ref> As well as possessing infantry, armored, and air units, the UNSC Marine Corps is based around [[Marine Expeditionary Force]]s, which contain at least one [[division]]-sized unit of Marines.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 111''</ref> Because of its role as an "amphibious", space-deployed force, the Marine Corps enjoys a close relationship with the [[UNSC Navy]], with Marine complements being deployed on most warships.<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'''</ref><ref name="Halo 2">'''[[Halo 2]]'''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'''</ref> The Marine Corps, along with the Navy, was headquartered at the [[Fleet Command Headquarters]] on [[Reach]], until the facility's destruction and the planet's [[Fall of Reach|fall]] in [[2552]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 47''</ref> | The UNSC Marine Corps is one of the five branches of the [[United Nations Space Command]]'s [[UNSC Armed Forces|Armed Forces]].<ref name="waypoint unsc"/> The Marine Corps is subordinate to the [[UNSC High Command]] and the branch has a seat on the [[UNSC Security Council]], currently represented by [[General]] [[Hogan]].<ref name="HE1"/> The Marine Corps is largely under the authority of the UNSC's [[Unified Ground Command]] (UniCom), responsible for managing ground-based operations of the Marine Corps, the [[UNSC Air Force]], and the [[UNSC Army]].<ref name="enc54"/> However, due to the Marines' expeditionary nature, the branch has some with the [[UNSC Naval Command]], particularly in the Navy-dominated [[UNSC Fleet Command]] where the Marines have only a token representation.<ref name="fb"/> The branch also maintains its own [[UNSC Marine Corps of Engineers]] command.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''', "[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]", ''page 82''</ref> As well as possessing infantry, armored, and air units, the UNSC Marine Corps is based around [[Marine Expeditionary Force]]s, which contain at least one [[division]]-sized unit of Marines.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 111''</ref> Because of its role as an "amphibious", space-deployed force, the Marine Corps enjoys a close relationship with the [[UNSC Navy]], with Marine complements being deployed on most warships.<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'''</ref><ref name="Halo 2">'''[[Halo 2]]'''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'''</ref> The Marine Corps, along with the Navy, was headquartered at the [[Fleet Command Headquarters]] on [[Reach]], until the facility's destruction and the planet's [[Fall of Reach|fall]] in [[2552]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 47''</ref> | ||
In addition to conventional forces, the Marine Corps maintain [[UNSC Special Forces|special operations forces]] in the form of the [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s. ODSTs drop into hostile areas via [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|SOEIVs]] prior to the main invasion. They attempt to complete some of the most difficult tasks in hostile areas, such as clearing enemy ground forces or establishing landing zones for incoming [[Dropship 77-Troop Carrier|Pelicans]].<ref name="Halo 2"/><ref>[http:// | In addition to conventional forces, the Marine Corps maintain [[UNSC Special Forces|special operations forces]] in the form of the [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s. ODSTs drop into hostile areas via [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|SOEIVs]] prior to the main invasion. They attempt to complete some of the most difficult tasks in hostile areas, such as clearing enemy ground forces or establishing landing zones for incoming [[Dropship 77-Troop Carrier|Pelicans]].<ref name="Halo 2"/><ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx '''Bungie.net''', ''ODST Field Guide'']</ref> | ||
==Personnel== | ==Personnel== | ||
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===Infantry weapons=== | ===Infantry weapons=== | ||
[[File:H2A-AnotherDay1.jpg|thumb|250px|left|A UNSC [[ODST]] with the BR55 battle rifle.]] | [[File:H2A-AnotherDay1.jpg|thumb|250px|left|A UNSC [[ODST]] with the BR55 battle rifle.]] | ||
The standard issue weapon for UNSC Marine Corps is [[Misriah Armory]]'s [[MA5 series|MA5 assault rifle series]], which can be outfitted with an [[M301 grenade launcher]] or an [[underslung shotgun]].<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/news/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BAGAssaultRifle '''Bungie.net''': ''MA5C Assault Rifle'']</ref> Marines were issued with the [[MA5B assault rifle|MA5B variant]] or the [[MA5C assault rifle|MA5C variant]], with the former being nearly universally phased out and replaced by the latter in late | The standard issue weapon for UNSC Marine Corps is [[Misriah Armory]]'s [[MA5 series|MA5 assault rifle series]], which can be outfitted with an [[M301 grenade launcher]] or an [[underslung shotgun]].<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/news/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BAGAssaultRifle '''Bungie.net''': ''MA5C Assault Rifle'']</ref> Marines were issued with the [[MA5B assault rifle|MA5B variant]] or the [[MA5C assault rifle|MA5C variant]], with the former being nearly universally phased out and replaced by the latter in late 2552.<ref name="enc318">'''Halo Encyclopedia''', ''page 318'' (2011)</ref> After the end of the Human-Covenant War, both previous variants were phased out and replaced by the [[MA5D assault rifle|MA5D]]. The [[BR55 battle rifle]] and [[BR55HB battle rifle|its heavy barrelled variant]] are used both as standard service rifles and as marksman's weapons. Their successor models, the [[BR85 battle rifle|BR85]] and [[BR85HB battle rifle|BR85HB]] variants were introduced in the postwar period, with the majority of the Corps favoring the more recent versions as the best models of the battle rifle.<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 61''</ref> Furthermore, the UNSC Marine Corps has adopted the [[M395 Designated Marksman Rifle|M395 DMR]], though previous models have been eclipsed in the Marines by the prominence of the BR55 battle rifle and its variants. The [[M392 DMR]] also remains in service with Marine reserve units.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/dmr '''Halo Waypoint''': ''DMR'']</ref> The Corps issues several models of the [[M6 series|M6 handgun series]], with its standard sidearm being the [[M6H]] as of [[2555]], with the improved M6H2 entering service by 2557.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/magnum '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Magnum'']</ref> [[Special operations]] and vehicle crews are issued [[M7 SMG|M7 submachine gun]]s, with [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers|ODSTs]] typically using the [[M7S SMG|suppressed model]].<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3smg '''Bungie.net''': ''M7 / Caseless Submachine Gun'']</ref> | ||
[[Sniper]]s operate the [[SRS99C-S2 AM sniper rifle|SRS99C-S2 AM]] and [[SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle|SRS99D-S2 AM]], and more recently the [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle|SRS99-S5 AM]], sniper rifle variants for anti-matériel and anti-personnel operations.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/sniper-rifle '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Sniper Rifle'']</ref> The [[M99 Special Application Scoped Rifle]] was also formerly used as a dedicated anti-matériel weapon.<ref name="HGN122">'''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''', ''[[Halo Graphic Novel, Page 122|Page 122]]''</ref> Standard UNSC [[Sniper-spotter team|sniper teams]] consists of two operators; a spotter and a sniper. The [[M45 shotgun|M45]] and [[M90 shotgun]]s are often utilized in close-quarters engagements. Once the weapon that defining the Marine Corps as the [[Unified Earth Government]]'s spaceborne force-in-readiness, the Marine Corps has relegated the shotgun to less-visible duties with [[boarding]] parties, though the shotgun still remains an important weapon of close-quarters warfare.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/shotgun '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Shotgun'']</ref> The [[M739 SAW]] was also adopted in squad-support role.<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 58''</ref> | [[Sniper]]s operate the [[SRS99C-S2 AM sniper rifle|SRS99C-S2 AM]] and [[SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle|SRS99D-S2 AM]], and more recently the [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle|SRS99-S5 AM]], sniper rifle variants for anti-matériel and anti-personnel operations.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/sniper-rifle '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Sniper Rifle'']</ref> The [[M99 Special Application Scoped Rifle]] was also formerly used as a dedicated anti-matériel weapon.<ref name="HGN122">'''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''', ''[[Halo Graphic Novel, Page 122|Page 122]]''</ref> Standard UNSC [[Sniper-spotter team|sniper teams]] consists of two operators; a spotter and a sniper. The [[M45 shotgun|M45]] and [[M90 shotgun]]s are often utilized in close-quarters engagements. Once the weapon that defining the Marine Corps as the [[Unified Earth Government]]'s spaceborne force-in-readiness, the Marine Corps has relegated the shotgun to less-visible duties with [[boarding]] parties, though the shotgun still remains an important weapon of close-quarters warfare.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/shotgun '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Shotgun'']</ref> The [[M739 SAW]] was also adopted in squad-support role.<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 58''</ref> | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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*The UNSC Marine Corps shares many traits of its culture and organization with the modern [[Wikipedia:United States Marine Corps|United States Marine Corps]]. Like the USMC, the UNSCMC organizes its units into [[division]]s, which are subdivided into [[regiment]]s. Most other military forces of the present day are subdivided into [[brigade]]s. In addition, every known UNSCMC rank corresponds directly to a USMC rank, and the enlisted and officer ranks that have been described imply that the | *The UNSC Marine Corps shares many traits of its culture and organization with the modern [[Wikipedia:United States Marine Corps|United States Marine Corps]]. Like the USMC, the UNSCMC organizes its units into [[division]]s, which are subdivided into [[regiment]]s. Most other military forces of the present day are subdivided into [[brigade]]s. In addition, every known UNSCMC rank corresponds directly to a USMC rank, and the enlisted and officer ranks that have been described imply that exactly the same insignia are used as well. ''Semper Fi'', the [[Latin]] motto used by the USMC, short for ''Semper Fidelis'' ("Always Faithful" or "Forever Faithful") is also used by the UNSCMC.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]'''</ref> "Ooh Rah", a motivational call originating from the USMC, is often said by Marines of the UNSCMC. | ||
**In the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' level ''[[The Truth and Reconciliation]]'', [[Jacob Keyes|Captain Keyes]] tells a Marine to "''Stow your bellyaching, soldier - remember, you're a leatherneck!''" [[Wikipedia:Leatherneck|Leatherneck]] was a nickname earned by US Marines in the era of the [[Wikipedia:Continental Marines|Continental Marines]]. The Marines would wear leather collars to provide protection from slashing attacks as they boarded enemy ships. Although an appropriate reference to Marines, the term "Leatherneck" and "soldier" are viewed by their respective service members as being incompatible, and a means of differentiating between service in the Marine Corps or Army. | **In the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' level ''[[The Truth and Reconciliation]]'', [[Jacob Keyes|Captain Keyes]] tells a Marine to "''Stow your bellyaching, soldier - remember, you're a leatherneck!''" [[Wikipedia:Leatherneck|Leatherneck]] was a nickname earned by US Marines in the era of the [[Wikipedia:Continental Marines|Continental Marines]]. The Marines would wear leather collars to provide protection from slashing attacks as they boarded enemy ships. Although an appropriate reference to Marines, the term "Leatherneck" and "soldier" are viewed by their respective service members as being incompatible, and a means of differentiating between service in the Marine Corps or Army. | ||
*The equipment and armor used by UNSC Marines (particularly in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', resembles those used by the US Colonial Marines in the 1986 film ''[[Wikipedia:Aliens (film)|Aliens]]'', one of many [[List of references to Aliens in the Halo series|similarities]] to the film in the ''Halo'' series. The Marines' equipment also bears some resemblance to the US Army's [[Wikipedia:Future Force Warrior|Future Force Warrior]] program. They also bear a striking resemblance look to the soldiers in [[Wikipedia:Starship Troopers (film)|Starship Troopers]]. | *The equipment and armor used by UNSC Marines (particularly in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'', resembles those used by the US Colonial Marines in the 1986 film ''[[Wikipedia:Aliens (film)|Aliens]]'', one of many [[List of references to Aliens in the Halo series|similarities]] to the film in the ''Halo'' series. The Marines' equipment also bears some resemblance to the US Army's [[Wikipedia:Future Force Warrior|Future Force Warrior]] program. They also bear a striking resemblance look to the soldiers in [[Wikipedia:Starship Troopers (film)|Starship Troopers]]. | ||