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The [[Covenant]] equivalent of COM is the [[Covenant Battle Network|Battle Network]], or Battlenet. | The [[Covenant]] equivalent of COM is the [[Covenant Battle Network|Battle Network]], or Battlenet. | ||
==COM frequencies== | ==COM frequencies== | ||
'''FLEETCOM 7''': Public frequency was used around the planet [[Reach]]. Broadcasts on FLEETCOM 7 would reach any [[UNSC]] military ship in range of the sender.<ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]]'', page 7</ref> | '''FLEETCOM 7''': Public frequency was used around the planet [[Reach]]. Broadcasts on FLEETCOM 7 would reach any [[UNSC]] military ship in range of the sender.<ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]]'', page 7</ref> | ||
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'''SQUADCOM''': Frequency reserved for use among small units in a specific area. Squadcom has a very small range, it is usually intended to be broadcast by small operations. Usually, radio-communications that take place in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' occur over a SQUADCOM. | '''SQUADCOM''': Frequency reserved for use among small units in a specific area. Squadcom has a very small range, it is usually intended to be broadcast by small operations. Usually, radio-communications that take place in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' occur over a SQUADCOM. | ||
'''TACCOM''': Short for Tactical Communication. Frequency reserved for sharing of information between small units on the battlefield. While audio communication is not possible on TACCOM, one team member can upload images, NAV points, and sensor information into the [[HUD]] of other members of their team. Similar to SQUADCOM.<ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]]'', page 13</ref> | '''TACCOM''': Short for Tactical Communication. Frequency reserved for sharing of information between small units on the battlefield. While audio communication is not possible on TACCOM, one team member can upload images, NAV points, and sensor information into the [[Heads Up Display|HUD]] of other members of their team. Similar to SQUADCOM.<ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]]'', page 13</ref> | ||
'''SATCOM''': Short for Satellite Communication. Frequency reserved for communications with orbiting satellites, sometimes to relay information to orbiting ships, sometimes for communicating with people or units in another section of the planet. Note that COMSat stations must be in orbit in order for SATCOM to be usable.<ref>''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', page 21</ref> | '''SATCOM''': Short for Satellite Communication. Frequency reserved for communications with orbiting satellites, sometimes to relay information to orbiting ships, sometimes for communicating with people or units in another section of the planet. Note that COMSat stations must be in orbit in order for SATCOM to be usable.<ref>''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', page 21</ref> | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:UNSC]] | [[Category:UNSC]] | ||
[[Category:Technology]] | [[Category:Technology]] | ||
