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The '''Insurrectionists''', also known as '''insurgents''' and '''rebels''', are groups of [[human]] individuals devoted to complete liberation from the influence of the [[Unified Earth Government]] and the [[United Nations Space Command]]. They were the UNSC's main enemy during the [[Insurrection]], an undeclared civil war between the UNSC and the numerous insurrectionist movements across [[human colonies|human-controlled space]]. Some insurrectionist cells have formed more complex alliances or factions, including the [[United Rebel Front]]. They are commonly called '''Innies''': this is an ironic name, as they actually "want ''out''."<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 11''</ref><ref name="ch46">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 46''</ref> | The '''Insurrectionists''', also known as '''insurgents''' and '''rebels''', are groups of [[human]] individuals devoted to complete liberation from the influence of the [[Unified Earth Government]] and the [[United Nations Space Command]] during the [[Human-Covenant War]] as well as both before and after it. They were the UNSC's main enemy during the [[Insurrection]], an undeclared civil war between the UNSC and the numerous insurrectionist movements across [[human colonies|human-controlled space]]. Some insurrectionist cells have formed more complex alliances or factions, including the [[United Rebel Front]]. They are commonly called '''Innies''': this is an ironic name, as they actually "want ''out''."<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 11''</ref><ref name="ch46">'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 46''</ref> | ||
Most Insurrectionists originated as disgruntled [[Outer Colonies|Outer Colony]] citizens who perceived the [[Unified Earth Government]] as a draconian oppressor and did not believe in advancing their cause through diplomacy. However, a portion of Insurrectionists were also former UNSC and [[Colonial Military Administration|CMA]] defectors; the entire leadership of the United Rebel Front was comprised of ex-UNSC generals, and the rebels had connections across the UNSC, including [[UNSC Fleet Command|FLEETCOM]].<ref name="tfor76">'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''pages 76-77'' (2001)</ref> In addition to those who sincerely believed in their cause of liberation, the movement also attracted a number of opportunists and mercenaries who joined them for monetary gain.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 448''</ref> Regardless of their motivations, some rebel leaders were also noted for leading rather affluent lifestyles; for example, [[Colonel]] [[Robert Watts]] had expensive luxury items shipped to him regularly during his tenure as the generalissimo of the [[Eridanus]] rebels.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 83'' (2001)</ref> | Most Insurrectionists originated as disgruntled [[Outer Colonies|Outer Colony]] citizens who perceived the [[Unified Earth Government]] as a draconian oppressor and did not believe in advancing their cause through diplomacy. However, a portion of Insurrectionists were also former UNSC and [[Colonial Military Administration|CMA]] defectors; the entire leadership of the United Rebel Front was comprised of ex-UNSC generals, and the rebels had connections across the UNSC, including [[UNSC Fleet Command|FLEETCOM]].<ref name="tfor76">'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''pages 76-77'' (2001)</ref> In addition to those who sincerely believed in their cause of liberation, the movement also attracted a number of opportunists and mercenaries who joined them for monetary gain.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''page 448''</ref> Regardless of their motivations, some rebel leaders were also noted for leading rather affluent lifestyles; for example, [[Colonel]] [[Robert Watts]] had expensive luxury items shipped to him regularly during his tenure as the generalissimo of the [[Eridanus]] rebels.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 83'' (2001)</ref> | ||
