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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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