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==Symbols== | ==Symbols== | ||
===UNSC logo=== | ===Organization symbols=== | ||
====UNSC logo==== | |||
*'''Human-Covenant war era''' - This symbol saw its earliest uses in [[2525]].<ref>''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]'', [[Halo: Collateral Damage Issue 1|Issue #1]]</ref> A slightly simplified version of the logo was used at [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]] in 2526.<ref>''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''</ref> The logo continued to see use through much of 2552.<ref name="h3storm"/><ref name="hrnobleactual"/> By [[2557]], the logo was almost wholly replaced by a new logo.<ref name="h4infinity"/> Though the Covenant war logo was still used on the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} at this point.<ref>''Halo 4'', campaign level, [[Reclaimer (level)|Reclaimer]]</ref> Due to the disappearance of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} in [[2531]], equipment and uniforms from the ship use the Human-Covenant war era logo in [[2559]].<ref>''[[Halo Wars 2]]''</ref> At some point after [[2561]], the [[Echo 216's pilot|pilot]] of [[Pelican]] ''[[Echo 216]]'' still used this logo.<ref>''[[Halo Infinite]]'', [[Halo Infinite - E3 2019 - Discover Hope Trailer|Discover Hope]]</ref> | *'''Human-Covenant war era''' - This symbol saw its earliest uses in [[2525]].<ref>''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]'', [[Halo: Collateral Damage Issue 1|Issue #1]]</ref> A slightly simplified version of the logo was used at [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]] in 2526.<ref>''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''</ref> The logo continued to see use through much of 2552.<ref name="h3storm"/><ref name="hrnobleactual"/> By [[2557]], the logo was almost wholly replaced by a new logo.<ref name="h4infinity"/> Though the Covenant war logo was still used on the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} at this point.<ref>''Halo 4'', campaign level, [[Reclaimer (level)|Reclaimer]]</ref> Due to the disappearance of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} in [[2531]], equipment and uniforms from the ship use the Human-Covenant war era logo in [[2559]].<ref>''[[Halo Wars 2]]''</ref> At some point after [[2561]], the [[Echo 216's pilot|pilot]] of [[Pelican]] ''[[Echo 216]]'' still used this logo.<ref>''[[Halo Infinite]]'', [[Halo Infinite - E3 2019 - Discover Hope Trailer|Discover Hope]]</ref> | ||
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File:TACSIM 1.png|A version of the logo used in the [[UNSC Tactical Simulator]]. Note the addition of "TACSIM" below "UNSC" in the center. | File:TACSIM 1.png|A version of the logo used in the [[UNSC Tactical Simulator]]. Note the addition of "TACSIM" below "UNSC" in the center. | ||
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===UNSC wordmark=== | ====UNSC wordmark==== | ||
A specialized wordmark was used by the UNSC as early as [[2554]].<ref name="legendarydatadrop2"/> By 2557, Some fatigues also had the wordmark printed on it.<ref>''[[Halo 4]]'', [[The Commissioning]]</ref> | A specialized [[Wikipedia:Wordmark|wordmark]] was used by the UNSC as early as [[2554]].<ref name="legendarydatadrop2"/> By 2557, Some fatigues also had the wordmark printed on it.<ref>''[[Halo 4]]'', [[The Commissioning]]</ref> | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:H4 UNSC logo.png | File:H4 UNSC logo.png | ||
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===UNSCDF logo=== | |||
====UNSCDF logo==== | |||
Similar to the UNSC's Human-Covenant war era symbol, UNSCDF symbol's earliest sighting was in [[2525]].<ref>''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', [[:File:SSgt Avery Johnson, UNSC Marine Corps.JPG|Cover]]</ref> It continued use up until [[2552]].<ref>''Halo 3'', campaign level, [[Crow's Nest (level)|Crow's Nest]]</ref> | Similar to the UNSC's Human-Covenant war era symbol, UNSCDF symbol's earliest sighting was in [[2525]].<ref>''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', [[:File:SSgt Avery Johnson, UNSC Marine Corps.JPG|Cover]]</ref> It continued use up until [[2552]].<ref>''Halo 3'', campaign level, [[Crow's Nest (level)|Crow's Nest]]</ref> | ||
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File:Main-UNSC.png | File:Main-UNSC.png | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
=== | ====Navy logos==== | ||
*'''Navy logo''' - The navy's logo is composed of an arrow, point upwards and away from a star, above several chevrons and layered over a globe. It was in use starting in at least [[2554]], being semi-transparent on papers used for official reports.<ref name="legendarydatadrop2">''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]'', [[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop 2]]</ref> | |||
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File:UNSC-Navy-logo1.png | |||
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*'''[[Symbols of the Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI logos]]''' - ONI uses several symbols, including their seal<ref>''[[Halo Mythos]]'', p. 141</ref> and a logo similar in design to the UNSC's Human-Covenant war era logo.<ref>''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', [[Veronica Dare]] in-game model</ref> | *'''[[Symbols of the Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI logos]]''' - ONI uses several symbols, including their seal<ref>''[[Halo Mythos]]'', p. 141</ref> and a logo similar in design to the UNSC's Human-Covenant war era logo.<ref>''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', [[Veronica Dare]] in-game model</ref> | ||
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File:ONI emblem.png|ONI's UNSC derived symbol. | File:ONI emblem.png|ONI's UNSC derived symbol. | ||
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*''' | *'''[[ORION Project]] emblem''' - The ORION project had a number of associated emblems. | ||
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File:ORIONpatch.png|An ORION emblem | |||
File:Halo 3 ODST Orion.png|An ORION emblem seen on [[Avery Johnson]]'s lighter. | |||
File:Journal OrionLogo.png|An ORION logo drawn by [[Catherine Halsey]] | |||
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*'''[[SPARTAN-II program]] emblem''' - The SPARTAN-II program had its own emblem.<ref>''[[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition]]''</ref> | |||
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File:Spartan-II Insignia.png|The SPARTAN-II emblem. | |||
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*'''Navy unit emblems''' | |||
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File:UNSC- | File:Blueteam.png|[[Blue Team]] emblem | ||
File:UNSC-7thFleet.png|[[Seventh Fleet]] emblem | |||
File:Omega Team emblem.png|[[Team Omega]] emblem | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
====Army logos==== | |||
{{Main|UNSC Army}} | |||
The army's logo is composed of a chevron and triangle with a star in it. | |||
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File:UNSC- | File:UNSC-Army-logo1.png | ||
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====Marine Corps logos==== | |||
*'''ODST logo''' - The ODST's primary logo is composed of a [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle]], with a flaming skull in the center. The logo was used on flags and etched into the caskets of deceased ODSTs.<ref>''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', [[The Life]]</ref> The logo was placed on [[Edward Buck]]'s version of the [[HELLJUMPER-class Mjolnir]].<ref>''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', [[Edward Buck]] model</ref> | *'''ODST logo''' - The ODST's primary logo is composed of a [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle]], with a flaming skull in the center. The logo was used on flags and etched into the caskets of deceased ODSTs.<ref>''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', [[The Life]]</ref> The logo was placed on [[Edward Buck]]'s version of the [[HELLJUMPER-class Mjolnir]].<ref>''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', [[Edward Buck]] model</ref> | ||
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File:HW2 Kinsano logo.png | File:HW2 Kinsano logo.png | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
*'''Marine unit emblems''' | |||
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*'''[[ | File:7thODSTunitpatch.PNG|[[7th Shock Troops Battalion]] emblem | ||
File:HW2 Sunray Patch.png|[[Sunray 1-1]] emblem | |||
File:FireteamRaven NoWings Black.png|[[Fireteam Raven]] emblem | |||
File:Helljumper 19th BN.png|[[19th Shock Troops Battalion]] emblem | |||
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====Spartan Operations logos==== | |||
*'''[[Spartan Operations]] logo''' - The logo for Spartan Operations bore a resemblance to the SPARTAN-II emblem. | |||
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File:Spartan Branch insignia.png|The Spartan Operations logo | |||
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*'''Spartan Operations unit emblems''' | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:Fireteam Apollo.png|[[Fireteam Apollo]] emblem | ||
File: | File:Halo 5 Fireteam castle.png|[[Fireteam Castle]] emblem | ||
File: | File:Crimson Emblem.png|[[Fireteam Crimson]] emblem | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Vehicle symbols=== | |||
====UNSC roundel==== | |||
{{Main|UNSC roundel}} | |||
The UNSC roundel was used on a manner of UNSC vehicles, including [[AV-14 Hornet]]s, [[Pelican]]s, and the [[M313 Elephant]]s. | |||
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File:SLoftus-UNSC-MarineAir.png|The roundel | File:SLoftus-UNSC-MarineAir.png|The roundel | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
====Ship emblems==== | |||
{{Main|Ship emblem}} | |||
[[UNSC starship]]s occasionally have their own symbols. | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File: | File:IAC Logo.png | ||
File: | File:PoA logo.png | ||
File: | File:Sof logo.png | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== |