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|unit_name= UNSC Air Force | |unit_name= UNSC Air Force | ||
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|dates= | |dates= Likely since 2100's | ||
|country= | |country= | ||
|allegiance=[[United Nations Space Command]] | |allegiance=[[United Nations Space Command]] | ||
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|equipment=*[[GA-TL1 Longsword- | |equipment=*[[GA-TL1 Longsword]] | ||
*[[YSS-1000 Sabre]] | |||
*[[UH-144 Falcon]] | |||
*[[D77-TC Pelican]] | |||
*[[F99 Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle]] | *[[F99 Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle]] | ||
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==Operations== | ==Operations== | ||
Much of the Air Force's operations are currently unknown. It is likely that it is tasked with organizing aerial operations, conducting tactical strikes and bombing runs, providing close-air-support for infantry forces, and transportation of UNSCDF personnel. | Much of the Air Force's operations are currently unknown. It is likely that it is tasked with organizing aerial operations, conducting tactical strikes and bombing runs, providing close-air-support for infantry forces, and transportation of UNSCDF personnel. | ||
The Air Force was present during the [[Fall of Reach]], where their [[D77-TC Pelican|Pelican dropships]] and [[UH-144 Falcon]]s provided transport and close air support to Army and Marine forces. Additionally, Air Force [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword interceptors]] provided air support for ground forces, and [[YSS-1000 Sabre]] fighters had a significant role in [[Operation: UPPER CUT]].<ref name="reach">'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign levels ''[[Tip of the Spear]], [[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]''</ref><ref group="note">Sabre pilots encountered in the level ''Long Night of Solace'' wear outfits identical to those worn by the Air Force Falcon pilots in ''Tip of the Spear'', implying they are part of the same branch.</ref> | |||
The Air Force was also present at the [[Battle of Mombasa]], where Air Force [[F99 Wombat|F-99 UCAVs]] supported [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] forces. | |||
==Equipment== | |||
Air Force [[pilot]]s wear [[fatigues]] with teal-toned camouflage and white chest armor. The suit lacks the additional knee, shin or shoulder armor plating worn by most Army troopers or Marines. On missions in a vacuum, the suit can be sealed off and an enclosed [[CH252 helmet|standard combat helmet]] is worn with it.<ref name="reach"/> Additionally, the air force operates its own [[UNSC Air Force Pilot helmet|pilot helmet]], which is compatible with all other UNSC armor systems.<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', ''Armory''</ref> This helmet is presumably used in normal missions while the combat helmet is worn on operations where direct combat, such as [[Boarding|boarding action]], is expected. | |||
==Structure== | ==Structure== | ||
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{{UNSC Enlisted Ranks}} | {{UNSC Enlisted Ranks}} | ||
==Behind the | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
*Like the [[UNSC Army|Army]], extremely little is known about the Air Force. Initially, author [[Eric Nylund]] expressed the opinion that its role and function would have been absorbed into the [[UNSC Navy]], though denied that this was canon.<ref>[[Halopedia:Letter - Re:UNSC Army]]</ref> Later, in an interview, [[Frank O'Connor]] confirmed the existence of an Air Force branch of the UNSCDF.<ref name="HSP"/> | *Like the [[UNSC Army|Army]], extremely little is known about the Air Force. Initially, author [[Eric Nylund]] expressed the opinion that its role and function would have been absorbed into the [[UNSC Navy]], though denied that this was canon.<ref>[[Halopedia:Letter - Re:UNSC Army]]</ref> Later, in an interview, [[Frank O'Connor]] confirmed the existence of an Air Force branch of the UNSCDF.<ref name="HSP"/> | ||
*It is plausible that the Air Force makes use of bombers, such as the [[Shortsword]], and fighters such as the [[SkyHawk]]. | *It is plausible that the Air Force makes use of bombers, such as the [[Shortsword]], and fighters such as the [[SkyHawk]]. | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:AMX-42.jpg|An Air Force Pelican dropship. | |||
File:Boarder.jpg|An Air Force pilot during the Fall of Reach. | |||
File:Pilot hul-3.jpg|The Air Force's pilot helmet. | |||
</gallery> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | *''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | ||
==Notes== | |||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
