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The '''Colonial Military Authority''' ('''CMA''') {{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22CMA|Enc22|Page=54-55}}<ref>'''[[Halo: Last Light]]''', ''pages 160, 165'' (Google Play edition)</ref> | The '''Colonial Military Authority''' ('''CMA'''),{{Ref/Book|Id=Enc22CMA|Enc22|Page=54-55}}<ref>'''[[Halo: Last Light]]''', ''pages 160, 165'' (Google Play edition)</ref> occasionally known as the '''Colonial Military Administration''' or the '''Colonial Military''',{{Ref/Anthology|Id=Dirt|Evo|Dirt}} was a military organization created by the [[Unified Earth Government]] in [[2310]].{{Ref/Book|Id=H4EVG|H4EVG|Page=228}}{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22CMA}} Its original mission was to serve as the controlling body for UNSC ships and ground forces reassigned to [[Human colonies|colonial]] protective operations. However, over the years its role gradually became usurped by the [[United Nations Space Command]].<ref name="ENC68">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''pages 68-69'' (2011 edition)</ref> | ||
==Mission== | ==Mission== | ||
The Colonial Military Administration was originally responsible for patrolling and protecting the [[Outer Colonies]], while the [[United Nations Space Command]] defended [[Earth]] and the [[Inner Colonies]].{{Ref/Reuse|ENC80}} Due to widespread corruption and many officers sympathetic to the [[Insurrectionist]]s within its ranks, the CMA's role and powers were largely taken over by the UNSC.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC68}} The CMA became responsible for minor operations in the colonies after its takeover by the UNSC, such as guarding [[military base|military installations]] and riot patrol.<ref name="Dirt146">'''Halo: Evolutions''', "Dirt", ''page 146''</ref> | The Colonial Military Administration was originally responsible for patrolling and protecting the [[Outer Colonies]], while the [[United Nations Space Command]] defended [[Earth]] and the [[Inner Colonies]].{{Ref/Reuse|ENC80}} Due to widespread corruption and many officers sympathetic to the [[Insurrectionist]]s within its ranks, the CMA's role and powers were largely taken over by the UNSC.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC68}} The CMA became responsible for minor operations in the colonies after its takeover by the UNSC, such as guarding [[military base|military installations]] and riot patrol.<ref name="Dirt146">'''Halo: Evolutions''', "Dirt", ''page 146''</ref> | ||
==Military departments== | |||
The CMA is divided into numerous service branches, responsible for operations throughout the colonies. | |||
===Navy=== | |||
{{Main|CMA Navy}} | |||
The CMA Navy traditionally only held a limited military role for the majority of the organisation's history - with the Navy instead tasked more towards search-and-rescue, anti-smuggling, and trade restriction enforcement. Unlike their counterparts in the [[UNSC Navy]], they rarely had a close integration with their respective Marine Corps, and thus found their [[warship]]s ill-suited to conducting joint-operations. Following the CMA's dissolution, the CMA Navy are now primarily used to oversee [[navigation beacon]]s and remote fuel depots - though maintain a sizeable force of system defence [[corvette]]s and [[UNSC destroyer|destroyers]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22CMA}} | |||
===Marine Corps=== | |||
{{Main|CMA Marine Corps}} | |||
The CMA Marines were, in their heyday, considered the primary peacekeeping force for the colonial frontier, though have since mostly been absorbed into the [[UNSC Marine Corps]]. They were used for both military and [[law enforcement]] operations, coordinating militias, and safeguarding critical infrastructure such as [[space elevator]]s and power plants.{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22CMA}} | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:HINF - Falcon Predecessor.png|thumb|250px|A CMA tilt-rotor craft in the middle of search and rescue operations.{{Ref/Marketing|HINF|Ad=Forever We Fight}}{{Ref/Site|Id=cflegendend|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-legendary-endings|SiteName=Halo Waypoint|PageName=Canon Fodder - Legendary Endings|D=13|M=12|Y=2021}}]] | |||
===Origins=== | ===Origins=== | ||
The Colonial Military Administration was formed alongside the [[Colonial Administration Authority]] in [[2310]],{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} by the [[Unified Earth Government]]. Originally, the CMA was charged with taking control of all [[United Nations Space Command]] vessels and ground forces that were reassigned to defend [[human]]ity's [[human colonies|colonies]]. Colonial protection was seen as a ceremonial function that was largely intended to appease the colonists' fears of [[Piracy|pirates]] and marauders in human space. The UNSC determined that a separate command to administer these activities and operations of little significance would suffice. As such, the UEG assigned the CMA to uphold these tasks.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC68}} On [[2321|April 13, 2321]], the original supersoldier program was established with the Colonial Military Administration.<ref name="ENC80">'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''pages 80-81''</ref> However, poor results led to the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] putting the project on hold.<ref name="wp spartans">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/spartans '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Spartans'']</ref> | The Colonial Military Administration was formed alongside the [[Colonial Administration Authority]] in [[2310]],{{Ref/Reuse|H4EVG}} by the [[Unified Earth Government]]. Originally, the CMA was charged with taking control of all [[United Nations Space Command]] vessels and ground forces that were reassigned to defend [[human]]ity's [[human colonies|colonies]]. Colonial protection was seen as a ceremonial function that was largely intended to appease the colonists' fears of [[Piracy|pirates]] and marauders in human space. The UNSC determined that a separate command to administer these activities and operations of little significance would suffice. As such, the UEG assigned the CMA to uphold these tasks.{{Ref/Reuse|ENC68}} On [[2321|April 13, 2321]], the original supersoldier program was established with the Colonial Military Administration.<ref name="ENC80">'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''pages 80-81''</ref> However, poor results led to the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] putting the project on hold.<ref name="wp spartans">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/spartans '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Spartans'']</ref> | ||
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After the Human-Covenant War, many outdated rifles and armor formerly in service with the CMA was found in the hands of the [[Venezian militia]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''', ''page 103''</ref> | After the Human-Covenant War, many outdated rifles and armor formerly in service with the CMA was found in the hands of the [[Venezian militia]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''', ''page 103''</ref> | ||
==Military assets== | ==Military assets== | ||
The CMA was the first military organization to incorporate [[AMG Transport Dynamics]]' [[M12 Warthog]] in [[2321]] to meet most of its land-based transportation needs.<ref name="wp warthog">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/warthog '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Warthog'']</ref> | The CMA was the first military organization to incorporate [[AMG Transport Dynamics]]' [[M12 Warthog]] in [[2321]] to meet most of its land-based transportation needs.<ref name="wp warthog">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/warthog '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Warthog'']</ref> | ||
The CMA issued its operatives with [[UA/CMA SN5 Type 11]] armor for combat missions against pirates, marauders and insurgents. Developed in the 24th century, this shoulder armor would eventually find its way into the hands of the [[Venezian Militia]] by the mid-26th century.{{Ref/Twitter|Id=TwitterHaloFieldnotesCMA|Halo|1548291697271922692|Halo|Quote=Spartan Eklund's field notes contain some historic details about the UA/CMA SN5 TYPE II shoulders, which you can get for free in Alpha Pack. Take a look at her notes to learn more...|D=17|M=07|Y=2022}} | |||
The CMA lost most of its vessels during the organization's fall from power.<ref name="Dirt140">'''Halo: Evolutions''', "Dirt", ''page 140''</ref> However, the CMA continued to maintain a fleet of its own by 2525, composed of UNSC {{Class|Charon|light frigate}}s, {{Class|Hillsborough|destroyer}}s, and scout ships.{{Ref/Reuse|FOR96}} Due to a lack of vessels, the CMA had to purchase its personnel tickets on [[civilian]] flights to transport them between worlds.{{Ref/Reuse|Dirt140}} The CMA once owned many colonial ships that aided in the establishment of new colonies and settlements, such as {{CMAShip|Season of Plenty}}.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''', "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", ''page 421''</ref> Other ship classes used by the CMA included the {{Class|Lancer|fast-attack corvette}} and the {{Class|Scholte|missile corvette}}.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFFoundations|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-foundations|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Foundations|D=12|M=01|Y=2022}} | The CMA lost most of its vessels during the organization's fall from power.<ref name="Dirt140">'''Halo: Evolutions''', "Dirt", ''page 140''</ref> However, the CMA continued to maintain a fleet of its own by 2525, composed of UNSC {{Class|Charon|light frigate}}s, {{Class|Hillsborough|destroyer}}s, and scout ships.{{Ref/Reuse|FOR96}} Due to a lack of vessels, the CMA had to purchase its personnel tickets on [[civilian]] flights to transport them between worlds.{{Ref/Reuse|Dirt140}} The CMA once owned many colonial ships that aided in the establishment of new colonies and settlements, such as {{CMAShip|Season of Plenty}}.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''', "The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole", ''page 421''</ref> Other ship classes used by the CMA included the {{Class|Lancer|fast-attack corvette}} and the {{Class|Scholte|missile corvette}}.{{Ref/Site|Id=CFFoundations|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-foundations|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Foundations|D=12|M=01|Y=2022}} | ||
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==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}} | ||