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[[File:H5G Section 3.png|ONI Section Three's logo.|thumb|350px]]
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'''ONI Section Three''', or '''ONI Section 3''',<ref name="halseyjournaljan182532"/> is a subdivision of the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] mainly responsible for special projects.
'''ONI Section Three''', or '''ONI Section 3''',{{Ref/Reuse|halseyjournaljan182532}} is a subdivision of the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] mainly responsible for special projects.


==History==
==History==
In [[2512]], [[Michael Stanforth|Vice Admiral Michael Stanforth]] became the head of Section Three. During his administration, Section Three was at its busiest. [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Project MJOLNIR]], [[Project GUNGNIR]], and the [[SPARTAN-II program]] were all created during his tenure. He would then retire from this position to fulfill a more active frontline role in [[2530]].<ref>''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' - Easter Egg: [[ONI Memorial]]</ref>
In [[2512]], [[Michael Stanforth|Vice Admiral Michael Stanforth]] became the [[Section Chiefs|head]] of Section Three. During his administration, Section Three was at its busiest. [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Project MJOLNIR]], [[Project GUNGNIR]], and the [[SPARTAN-II program]] were all created during his tenure. He would then retire from this position to fulfill a more active frontline role in [[2530]].<ref>''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' - Easter Egg: [[ONI Memorial]]</ref>


===Human-Covenant War===
===Human-Covenant War===
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A few months later, Hieronymus Stanforth ordered the acquisition of a Covenant starship to gain better insight into the Covenant's technology. [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II soldiers]] and [[UNSC prowler]]s were to conduct the mission. The ship was then to be given to [[Materials Group]]. The UNSC [[Skirmish over Netherop|attempted]] this over [[Netherop]] in the [[Ephyra system]].<ref>''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'', Chapter 1</ref>
A few months later, Hieronymus Stanforth ordered the acquisition of a Covenant starship to gain better insight into the Covenant's technology. [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II soldiers]] and [[UNSC prowler]]s were to conduct the mission. The ship was then to be given to [[Materials Group]]. The UNSC [[Skirmish over Netherop|attempted]] this over [[Netherop]] in the [[Ephyra system]].<ref>''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'', Chapter 1</ref>


In [[2532]], several [[SPARTAN-II augmentation procedures|SPARTAN-II augmentation chemicals]] were routed to Section Three labs on [[Algolis]], [[Ariel]], and [[Meridian]] without Dr. [[Catherine Halsey]]'s approval.<ref name="halseyjournaljan182532"/>
In [[2532]], several [[SPARTAN-II augmentation procedures|SPARTAN-II augmentation chemicals]] were routed to Section Three labs on [[Algolis]], [[Ariel]], and [[Meridian]] without Dr. [[Catherine Halsey]]'s approval.{{Ref/Reuse|halseyjournaljan182532}}


===Post-war===
===Post-war===
At some point after the [[Human-Covenant war|war]], Section Three began to develop [[Project BLACKBALL]], a [[War Games|simulation]] to help train [[Spartan Operations|Spartans]] and science teams deployed on [[Halo Array|Halo rings]].<ref name="reach">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/canon-fodder-reaching-out ''Halo Waypoint:'' Canon Fodder - Reaching Out]</ref>
At some point after the [[Human-Covenant War]], Section Three began to develop [[Project BLACKBALL]], a [[War Games|simulation]] to help train [[Spartan Operations|Spartans]] and science teams deployed on [[Halo Array|Halo rings]].<ref name="reach">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-reaching-out ''Halo Waypoint:'' Canon Fodder - Reaching Out]</ref>


==Duties==
==Duties==
Section Three's main responsibility is special projects for use within the UNSC. With that, it also oversees all of the various groups who do this.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/oni '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Universe - Factions - ONI'']</ref> This has lead to the creation of many assets such as the [[NOVA bomb]], the MJOLNIR project, and many other "black ops."<ref name="pedia">''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', pg. ??</ref>
Section Three's main responsibility is special projects for use within the UNSC. With that, it also oversees all of the various groups who do this.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/oni '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Universe - Factions - ONI'']</ref> This has lead to the creation of many assets such as the [[NOVA bomb]], the MJOLNIR project, and many other "black ops."<ref name="pedia">''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', pg. ??</ref>


===Reception===
===Reception===
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==Assets==
==Assets==
===Personnel===
===Personnel===
*[[Admiral|ADM]] [[Danforth Whitcomb]]
*[[Vice Admiral|VADM]] [[Danforth Whitcomb]]
*[[Vice Admiral|VADM]] [[Hieronymus Michael Stanforth]]
*[[Vice Admiral|VADM]] [[Hieronymus Michael Stanforth]]
*[[Rear Admiral (Lower Half)|RADM]] [[Ned Rich]]
*[[Rear Admiral (Lower Half)|RADM]] [[Ned Rich]]
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
In the epilogue of ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', the lighter carried by [[Avery Johnson]] bears an [[ORION Project]] emblem, with Section Three's name on it, although this is difficult to see in-game.<ref>[https://twitter.com/zeddikins/status/835109410015936513 '''Twitter''': ''Lord Zedd'' - "johnson got dat @ONISEC3 lighter"]</ref>
In the epilogue of ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', the lighter carried by [[Avery Johnson]] bears an [[ORION Project]] emblem, with Section Three's name on it, although this is difficult to see in-game.<ref>[https://twitter.com/zeddikins/status/835109410015936513 '''Twitter''': ''Lord Zedd'' - "johnson got dat @ONISEC3 lighter"]</ref>
In ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' the Section 3 logo appears on a crate of supplies,{{Ref/Game|Id=Ref ID|H5G|Crate in Forge}} this same exact crate was later used in [[Season 02: Lone Wolves]] of ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' as a prop in the [[Avery J. Johnson Academy of Military Science]] firing range.{{Ref/Game|Id=Alpha|HI|Alpha Pack}}
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:HING Season 02 Section 3 Crate.png|The crate texture in ''Halo Infinite'' featuring the logo.
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==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
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*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
**''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]''
**''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]''
*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''  
*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''
 
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Mo}}
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==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
{{Ref/Sources}}
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