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==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Domus Diaspora''=== | |||
{{Main|Domus Diaspora}} | |||
The UNSC Army was formed by at least the latter years of the ''Domus Diaspora''.{{Ref/Site|Id=cuttingroomlore|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-cutting-room-lore|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Cutting Room Lore|D=26|M=7|Y=2022}} | |||
===Insurrection=== | |||
{{Main|Insurrection}} | |||
The UNSC Army operated Insurrection, at least until the early years of [[Operation: TREBUCHET]].{{Ref/Reuse|cuttingroomlore}} | |||
===Human-Covenant war=== | ===Human-Covenant war=== | ||
{{Main|Human-Covenant war}} | {{Main|Human-Covenant war}} | ||
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===Vehicles=== | ===Vehicles=== | ||
The Army's standard vehicle is the [[M12 Force Application Vehicle]], which is used for armored patrols and personnel mobility. The M12 FAV is produced in several variants. The most common of these variants is the [[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle]], which is armed with an [[M41 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun]]. Light anti-vehicle support is provided by the [[M12R Light Anti-Armor Vehicle]], which features an [[M79 Multiple Launch Rocket System]]. The [[M274R Mongoose|M247R]] and Urban [[M290 Mongoose]]s,<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Loadout Weapons|Urban Mongoose REQ description]]''</ref> which are commonly used for scouting and light target interdiction. Army scouts also employ the [[M290-M Gungoose]], in the Urban and Woodland variants.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Loadout Weapons|Urban Gungoose REQ description]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Loadout Weapons|Woodland Gungoose REQ description]]''</ref> | The Army's standard vehicle is the [[M12 Force Application Vehicle]], which is used for armored patrols and personnel mobility. The M12 FAV is produced in several variants. The most common of these variants is the [[M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle]], which is armed with an [[M41 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun]]. Light anti-vehicle support is provided by the [[M12R Light Anti-Armor Vehicle]], which features an [[M79 Multiple Launch Rocket System]]. The [[M274R Mongoose|M247R]] and Urban [[M290 Mongoose]]s,<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Loadout Weapons|Urban Mongoose REQ description]]''</ref> which are commonly used for scouting and light target interdiction. Army scouts also employ the [[M290-M Gungoose]], in the Urban and Woodland variants.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Loadout Weapons|Urban Gungoose REQ description]]''</ref><ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Loadout Weapons|Woodland Gungoose REQ description]]''</ref> The [[M650 Mastodon]] was an armored personnel carrier used by the Army.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/know-scope '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Know-Scope'']</ref>{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=143}} | ||
For heavy engagements, the Army operates the [[M808 Main Battle Tank]], which is armed with an [[M512 Smooth Bore High Velocity Cannon]] and an [[M247T Medium Machine Gun]], though by 2558 the Army was utilising the [[M820 Scorpion]], with units expected to fight insurrection forces in urban environments provided the "Urban" tactical upgrade for their tanks.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Urban Scorpion REQ description]]''</ref> The Army retained [[M850 Grizzly]] units for planetary defense, following the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/grizzly '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Grizzly'']</ref> From between the latter years of the ''Domus Diaspora'' and the early years of Operation: TREBUCHET, the Army operated the [[M700 Viper]].{{Ref/Reuse|cuttingroomlore}} | |||
The [[UH-144 Falcon]] is the iconic aerial vehicle of the Army, and is used to transport both regular infantry as well as Spartans across the battlefield. It can hold up to six occupants total, and is armed with various weapons, including machine gun turrets, grenade launcher turrets, and a chin mounted turret for the pilot's use. There are also variants that have no armaments and are completely dedicated as troop transports.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/falcon '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Falcon'']</ref> The [[AV-19 SkyHawk]] was also used by the Army.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=154}} Following the dissolution of the CMA, the [[JOV-99 Kestrel]] was originally earmarked for UNSC Army service, but lobbying by [[Misriah Armory]] caused those to be replaced by the [[AV-49 Wasp]].{{Ref/Reuse|cuttingroomlore}} As well, some [[MV-29 Wyvern]]s were given to some Army units.{{Ref/Book|Enc22|Page=156}} | |||
The Army also makes use of the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis|Mantis]], with the Army and Marine Corps upgrading their Mantis units by themselves.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Urban Mantis REQ description]]''</ref> | The Army also makes use of the [[HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Mantis|Mantis]], with the Army and Marine Corps upgrading their Mantis units by themselves.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Vehicles|Urban Mantis REQ description]]''</ref> | ||
