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'''Propaganda''' is any information which is disseminated for the purpose of influencing an audience in order to further a cause or agenda. Propaganda frequently selectively presents facts, half-truths, and lies, and is often emotionally charged. In form and content, propaganda can vary widely. It can range from simple slogans to sophisticated media such as visual arts, books, movies, and the like. It usually comprises signs and symbols which seek to simplify issues and remove nuances. Propaganda may be produced by governments as well as activist groups, religious organizations, corporations, the media, and other individual interests. Propaganda is especially common in [[War|wartime]], and may constitute part of psychological warfare.
'''Propaganda''' is any information which is disseminated for the purpose of influencing an audience in order to further a cause or agenda. Propaganda frequently selectively presents facts, half-truths, and lies, and is often emotionally charged. In form and content, propaganda can vary widely. It can range from simple slogans to sophisticated media such as visual arts, books, movies, and the like. It usually comprises signs and symbols which seek to simplify issues and remove nuances. Propaganda may be produced by governments as well as activist groups, religious organizations, corporations, the media, and other individual interests. Propaganda is especially common in [[War|wartime]], and may constitute part of psychological warfare.


Propaganda plays a prominent role in the [[United Nations Space Command]]. In [[2164]], during the [[Interplanetary War]], propaganda tactics helped to strongly bolster the nascent UNSC forces.{{Ref/Site|https://www.halopedia.org/Archive:Xbox.com/Halo/Timeline|Xbox.com|Halo Timeline}} Propaganda was also a common part of the environment of the [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]].{{Ref/Film|H4FuD}} This reliance on propaganda can have its detriments, however; for example, prior to the [[Battle of Bliss]] in [[2526]] most [[Outer Colonies]] leaders dismissed the [[Covenant]] threat as merely propaganda.{{Ref/Game|HR|Dr. Halsey's personal journal}}
Propaganda plays a prominent role in the [[United Nations Space Command]]. In [[2164]], during the [[Interplanetary War]], propaganda tactics helped to strongly bolster the nascent UNSC forces.{{Ref/Site|https://www.halopedia.org/Archive:Xbox.com/Halo/Timeline|Xbox.com|Halo Timeline}} Propaganda was also a common part of the environment of the [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]].{{Ref/Film|H4FuD}} UNSC propaganda presented the [[Epsilon Indi system]] as the farthest-flung system in [[human]] controlled space.{{Ref/Site|https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2969317_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2969317|Halo Waypoint|Catalog Interaction (post 2969317)}} This reliance on propaganda can have its detriments, however; for example, prior to the [[Battle of Bliss]] in [[2526]] most [[Outer Colonies]] leaders dismissed the [[Covenant]] threat as merely propaganda.{{Ref/Game|HR|Dr. Halsey's personal journal}}


The [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] produces large amounts of propaganda. [[ONI Section Two]] is responsible for external communication and public morale, a role which in practice involves the creation and spread of propaganda.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/oni|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=ONI}} One of its most notable propaganda exercises was [[ONI Directive 930]], which mandated that all [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-II soldiers]] be listed as [[missing in action]] or [[wounded in action]] rather than [[killed in action]].{{Ref/Novel|FS|Chapter=27}} ONI propaganda stated that the [[United Nations Space Command]] won the [[Battle of Ballast]].{{Ref/Book|Enc|???}}
The [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] produces large amounts of propaganda. [[ONI Section Two]] is responsible for external communication and public morale, a role which in practice involves the creation and spread of propaganda.{{Ref/Site|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/oni|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=ONI}} One of its most notable propaganda exercises was [[ONI Directive 930]], which mandated that all [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-II soldiers]] be listed as [[missing in action]] or [[wounded in action]] rather than [[killed in action]].{{Ref/Novel|FS|Chapter=27}} Legends which grew around the [[ORION Project]] supersoldiers following [[Operation: CHARLEMAGNE]] were utilized for ONI propaganda in the following decades.{{Ref/Book|Enc||44-45}} Similarly, the exploits of the SPARTAN-II supersoldiers were publicized in an effort to improve morale.{{ref/Novel|GoO||46}} ONI propaganda stated that the [[United Nations Space Command]] won the [[Battle of Ballast]].{{Ref/Book|Enc|???}}


During the [[Battle of Mombasa]] in [[2552]], [[Secretary of Defense]] [[Paul Huphy Russel]] and [[Minister of Information]] [[David Dockmaster Dunn]] both released propaganda [[Citizen Alert|messages]] for the citizens of [[New Mombasa]].{{Ref/Level|H2|Metropolis}} Public service announcer [[Stephen (Mombasa)|Stephen]] also broadcast propaganda from [[NMPD headquarters]] during the battle.{{Ref/Game|ODST|Sadie's Story}}
During the [[Battle of Mombasa]] in [[2552]], [[Secretary of Defense]] [[Paul Huphy Russel]] and [[Minister of Information]] [[David Dockmaster Dunn]] both released propaganda [[Citizen Alert|messages]] for the citizens of [[New Mombasa]].{{Ref/Level|H2|Metropolis}} Public service announcer [[Stephen (Mombasa)|Stephen]] also broadcast propaganda from [[NMPD headquarters]] during the battle.{{Ref/Game|ODST|Sadie's Story}}
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Benjamin Giraud working to propagandise a battle scene.
Benjamin Giraud doctoring his war photography for propaganda purposes.

Propaganda is any information which is disseminated for the purpose of influencing an audience in order to further a cause or agenda. Propaganda frequently selectively presents facts, half-truths, and lies, and is often emotionally charged. In form and content, propaganda can vary widely. It can range from simple slogans to sophisticated media such as visual arts, books, movies, and the like. It usually comprises signs and symbols which seek to simplify issues and remove nuances. Propaganda may be produced by governments as well as activist groups, religious organizations, corporations, the media, and other individual interests. Propaganda is especially common in wartime, and may constitute part of psychological warfare.

Propaganda plays a prominent role in the United Nations Space Command. In 2164, during the Interplanetary War, propaganda tactics helped to strongly bolster the nascent UNSC forces.[1] Propaganda was also a common part of the environment of the Corbulo Academy of Military Science.[2] UNSC propaganda presented the Epsilon Indi system as the farthest-flung system in human controlled space.[3] This reliance on propaganda can have its detriments, however; for example, prior to the Battle of Bliss in 2526 most Outer Colonies leaders dismissed the Covenant threat as merely propaganda.[4]

The Office of Naval Intelligence produces large amounts of propaganda. ONI Section Two is responsible for external communication and public morale, a role which in practice involves the creation and spread of propaganda.[5] One of its most notable propaganda exercises was ONI Directive 930, which mandated that all SPARTAN-II soldiers be listed as missing in action or wounded in action rather than killed in action.[6] Legends which grew around the ORION Project supersoldiers following Operation: CHARLEMAGNE were utilized for ONI propaganda in the following decades.[7] Similarly, the exploits of the SPARTAN-II supersoldiers were publicized in an effort to improve morale.[8] ONI propaganda stated that the United Nations Space Command won the Battle of Ballast.[9]

During the Battle of Mombasa in 2552, Secretary of Defense Paul Huphy Russel and Minister of Information David Dockmaster Dunn both released propaganda messages for the citizens of New Mombasa.[10] Public service announcer Stephen also broadcast propaganda from NMPD headquarters during the battle.[11]

According to Petra Janecek, the Press Corps is synonymous with the dissemination of propaganda.[12]

Following the Human-Covenant War, the group Sapien Sunrise spread propaganda opposing the 2558 Sangheili peace talks lead by Richard Sekibo.[13]

Gallery

  • Sapien Sunrise propaganda posters on Biko.

    Sapien Sunrise propaganda posters on Biko.

  • Alterations to an image proposed by ONI Section Two.

    Alterations to an image proposed by ONI Section Two.

  • A propaganda message during the Battle of Mombasa.

    A propaganda message during the Battle of Mombasa.

  • Another propaganda message during the Battle of Mombasa.

    Another propaganda message during the Battle of Mombasa.

  • UNSC propaganda mural from the Corbulo Academy of Military Science.

    UNSC propaganda mural from the Corbulo Academy of Military Science.

List of appearances

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Sources

  1. ^ Xbox.com, Halo Timeline
  2. ^ Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint, Catalog Interaction (post 2969317)
  4. ^ Halo: Reach, Dr. Halsey's personal journal
  5. ^ Halo Waypoint, ONI
  6. ^ Halo: First Strike, chapter 27
  7. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), page 44-45
  8. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 46
  9. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), chapter ???
  10. ^ Halo 2, campaign level Metropolis
  11. ^ Halo 3: ODST, Sadie's Story
  12. ^ Halo: First Strike, Adjunct
  13. ^ Hunt the Truth, Xenophobia
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