Symbols of the UNSC: Difference between revisions

==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 name="Halo Wars 2">''[[Halo Wars 2]]''</ref> At some point after [[2561]], the [[Echo 216's pilot|pilot]] of [[Pelican]] ''[[Echo 216]]'' had a different, simplified version of this logo.<ref>''[[Halo Infinite]]'', [[Discover Hope]]</ref>

:This logo was used on the wings of [[UNSC frigate]]s,<ref name="h3storm">''[[Halo 3]]'', campaign level, [[The Storm]]</ref><ref>''[[Halo: Reach]]'', campaign level, [[Tip of the Spear]]</ref> on [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]],<ref name="hrnobleactual">''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Noble Actual]]</ref> and on the sides of vehicles like the [[M12B Warthog]].<ref name="h2achaingun"/> The logo was also used on some hats,<ref>''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', [[James Cutter]] model</ref> and [[Unidentified UNSC medal|a medal]].<ref>''[[Believe]]'', [[:File:H3 Believe Print Ad medal ad.jpg|Print ad]]</ref>

File:Merch UNSC Logo Black.png|The simplified logo seen with Echo 216, in black.

File:Merch UNSC Logo White.png|The simplified logo seen with Echo 216, in white.

*'''Post-war era''' - Following the war, the UNSC's branding was overhauled resulting in a new logo. It can be described as bold, strong, and ascendant.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120730133146/http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/07/25/The-Halo-Bulletin-72512.aspx ''Halo Waypoint:'' The Halo Bulletin: 7.25.12] (Defunct, copy on Wayback Machine)</ref>

:The logo, saw use on the side of the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}},<ref name="h4infinity"/> on the wings of {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}}s,<ref>''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 192</ref> and on the sides of vehicles.<ref name="h4infinity"/> A slightly modified version of the logo was used in the [[UNSC Tactical Simulator]], where the word "TACSIM" was added.<ref>''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'', Menu</ref> A partially colored version of the logo was painted on to the floor of a meeting room in [[HIGHCOM Facility Bravo-6]].<ref>''[[Halo: Escalation]]''</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>

File:H4 UNSC logo.png

====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]]</ref>

====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>

*'''[[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>

File:ONI emblem.png|ONI's UNSC derived symbol.

File:Omega Team emblem.png|[[Team Omega]] emblem

*'''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>

*'''[[Hellbringers]] logo''' - The Hellbringer logo consists of a flame, with a two tone pattern behind it.<ref name="Halo Wars 2"/>

====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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[[UNSC starship]]s occasionally have their own symbols.

As part of the ''Halodays Season'', a special nameplate for the MCC was added featuring the UNSC's Covenant War logo in a sweater.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-update-december-2019 ''Halo Waypoint:'' MCC Development Update - December 2019]</ref>

The post-war UNSC logo, the ONI seal, the Navy's logo, the Army's logo, and the ODST logo as well as several unit logos are all [[Multiplayer emblems]], acquirable through the [[Requisition system]].

*A special version of the Human-Covenant war UNSC logo was created for GlobalGiving's Coronavirus Relief Fund. This special logo is simplified and features a yellow ribbon with the words "#WeGotThisSpartans" along it.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1250046752268275714 ''Twitter'' - "Be a hero. Support those most in need by contributing to @GlobalGiving's Coronavirus Relief Fund through our #WeGotThisSpartans campaign.⁣"]</ref>

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