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A '''tattoo''' is a permanent design marked on skin using inked needles. Tattoos are a common style of body art used among [[humans]].
A '''tattoo''' is a permanent design marked on skin using inked needles. Tattoos are a common style of body modification used among [[humans]]. Humanity's interest in body art dates back to their [[Prehistoric human civilization|prehistoric civilization]], when military officers were adorned with white facial markings very reminiscent of tattoos.<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''[[Terminal (Halo 4)|Terminal 2]]''</ref> Some groups in the ancient civilization's [[Erde-Tyrene civilization|regressed remnants]] used [[Wikipedia:Scarification|scarification]] in lieu of tattoos, with religious meaning attached to the carved markings.<ref>'''Halo: Primordium''', ''pages 53, 275''</ref> Other decorative and noninvasive body markings are also made using body paint or make-up. While facial paint is sometimes used for fashion, it could also be used to mark one's social status or serve as war paint when going into battle.


==Tattoos of Organizations==
==Tattoos of organizations==
[[File:ODST tattoo.png|250px|thumb|[[Cadmon Lasky]] showing off his newly acquired ODST tattoo.]]
Tattoos are often used to promote bonding between members of a certain group.
Tattoos are often used to promote bonding between members of a certain group.


===ODSTs===
===ODSTs===
Tattoos are frequently displayed with pride by the [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s. [[Melissa McKay]] wore a tattoo of a skull and the letters "ODST" on her bicep.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', page 34</ref> [[Jacob Keyes]], while not an ODST, was given an ODST tattoo of the kanji symbol for either "bastard" or "bad ass", as the meaning differs depending on who is asked.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', page 105</ref> An [[Unnamed Female Corporal]] had the words "cut here" tattooed around her neck.
Tattoos are frequently displayed with pride by the [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s. [[Melissa McKay]] wore a tattoo of a skull and the letters "ODST" on her bicep.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', Chapter 1, ''page 34'' (2003 paperback); ''page 37'' (2010 paperback)</ref> [[Cadmon Lasky]] also got a tattoo of the ODST emblem on his back while he was at [[Jericho VII]]. [[Jacob Keyes]], while not an ODST, was given an ODST tattoo of the kanji symbol for either "bastard" or "bad ass", as the meaning differs depending on who is asked.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 105''</ref>


===SPARTANs===
===Keepers of the One Freedom===
[[Jun-A266]] wore a tattoo of a fist grasping three arrows on the left side of his head.  
Human members of the [[Keepers of the One Freedom]] have tattoos around on their arms. A favorite tattoo symbol among the Human Keepers was a celestial highway.<ref>'''[[Halo: Retribution]]''', ''page 145''</ref>


===Kelorists===
===Kelorists===
The [[Kelorism|Kelorists]] of [[Mamore]] mark members with a tattoo of a cross within a circle.<ref>'''[[I Love Bees]]''', ''[[Axon]]'' [[Media:security_sweep.ogg|security_sweep]]</ref>
The [[Kelorism|Kelorists]] of [[Mamore]] mark members with a tattoo of a cross within a circle.<ref>'''[[i love bees]]''', ''[[Axons|Axon]]'' [[Media:ILB_Security sweep.ogg|security_sweep]]</ref>


===Fraternities===
===Fraternities===
Members of fraternities such as [[Sigma Chi]] are known to wear tattoos to signify their involvement. One such tattoo ended up blowing the cover of an [[ONI]] spook sent to test [[Rani Sobeck]].<ref>'''[[I Love Bees]]''', ''[[Axon]]'' [[Media:formal_wear.ogg|formal_wear]]</ref>
Members of fraternities such as [[Sigma Chi]] are known to wear tattoos to signify their involvement. One such tattoo ended up blowing the cover of an [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] sent to test [[Rani Sobeck]].<ref>'''i love bees''', ''Axon'' [[Media:ILB_Formal wear.ogg|formal_wear]]</ref>


==Individual Tattoos==
==Prison tattoos==
Tattoos can also be personal decorations of individual persons. [[Dominique]] wore one such tattoo of a Besell function around his wrist.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', page 277</ref>
Human [[Convict|convicted criminals]] were marked with a prison barcode tattoo across the triceps of their arms.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', "[[The Mona Lisa]]"</ref> 
 
==Individual tattoos==
Tattoos can also be personal decorations of individual persons.  
 
*[['Drem]], an ancient [[Ussan]] [[Sangheili]], had runic tattoos on his neck.<ref>'''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''', ''page 100''</ref>
*[[Dominique]] had a [[Bessel function]] tattooed around his wrist.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 277''</ref>
*[[Jun-A266]], a [[SPARTAN-III Program|SPARTAN-III]], wore a tattoo of a fist grasping three arrows on the left side of his head.<ref>'''Halo: Reach'''</ref>
*[[Michael Horrigan]] had a wolf's head tattooed on his left bicep.<ref>'''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''', ''Chapter 1''</ref>
*[[Morgan Kinsano]] has tattoos going down across the left side of her face and on her chin.<ref>'''Halo Wars 2'''</ref>
*[[Myras Tyla]] had ornate tattoos on her head, face, and front torso.<ref>'''Halo: Uprising'''</ref>  
*[[Hamish Beamish]] wore a tattoo of a plain Scottish thistle.<ref>'''[[Halo: Fractures]]''', ''[[The Ballad of Hamish Beamish]]''</ref>
*An [[Unidentified corporal]] had the words "cut here" tattooed around her neck.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', Chapter 6, ''page 162'' (2003 paperback); ''page 180'' (2010 paperback)</ref>
 
==Gallery==
===Tattoos===
<gallery>
File:Jun tattoo.png|Jun's fist full of arrows tattoo.
File:Nightfall - Horrigan pose.jpg|Michael Horrigan's tattoo.
File:Morgan Kinsano closeup.png|Morgan Kinsano's tattoos.
File:Myras.png|Myras Tyla's facial tattoos.
H Evol - Mona Lisa John Doe barcode.png|The prison barcode on ''[[John Doe]]'s'' arm.
</gallery>
 
===Body markings===
<gallery>
File:H4 - Forthencho.jpg|[[Forthencho|The Lord of Admirals]]' white markings.
File:H5-geisha-sign.jpg|A decorated geisha woman.
File:HE18 Preparation.jpg|[[Holly Tanaka]] applies face paint stripes.
File:Brute marks.png|A Brute minor with Forerunner-inspired body markings.
File:Halo Escalation 1 Variant.jpg|[[Chieftain]] [[Lydus]]' orange body paint.
File:H5G-Arbiter-02.jpg|The [[Arbiter]], [[Thel 'Vadam]], displays paint on his left upper arm.
File:Atriox Halo Wars 2-.jpg|[[Atriox]]'s war face-paint.
File:LC - Alo Sebukah.jpg|Covenant scripture markings on [[Alo Sebukah]]'s right forehead.
</gallery>
 
==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[i love bees]]''
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions]]''
**''[[The Mona Lisa]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''
*''[[Halo: Initiation]]''
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''
*''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''
*''[[Halo: New Blood]]''
*''[[Halo: Fractures]]''
**''[[The Ballad of Hamish Beamish]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Retribution]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


==Links==
==Related links==
===Internal===
===Internal===
*[[Mark of Shame]]
*[[Mark of Shame]]
[[Category:Art]]
[[Category:I Love Bees]]
[[Category:I Love Bees]]
[[Category:Art]]

Latest revision as of 13:28, March 19, 2022

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A tattoo is a permanent design marked on skin using inked needles. Tattoos are a common style of body modification used among humans. Humanity's interest in body art dates back to their prehistoric civilization, when military officers were adorned with white facial markings very reminiscent of tattoos.[1] Some groups in the ancient civilization's regressed remnants used scarification in lieu of tattoos, with religious meaning attached to the carved markings.[2] Other decorative and noninvasive body markings are also made using body paint or make-up. While facial paint is sometimes used for fashion, it could also be used to mark one's social status or serve as war paint when going into battle.

Tattoos of organizations[edit]

Cadmon Lasky showing off his newly acquired ODST tattoo.

Tattoos are often used to promote bonding between members of a certain group.

ODSTs[edit]

Tattoos are frequently displayed with pride by the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers. Melissa McKay wore a tattoo of a skull and the letters "ODST" on her bicep.[3] Cadmon Lasky also got a tattoo of the ODST emblem on his back while he was at Jericho VII. Jacob Keyes, while not an ODST, was given an ODST tattoo of the kanji symbol for either "bastard" or "bad ass", as the meaning differs depending on who is asked.[4]

Keepers of the One Freedom[edit]

Human members of the Keepers of the One Freedom have tattoos around on their arms. A favorite tattoo symbol among the Human Keepers was a celestial highway.[5]

Kelorists[edit]

The Kelorists of Mamore mark members with a tattoo of a cross within a circle.[6]

Fraternities[edit]

Members of fraternities such as Sigma Chi are known to wear tattoos to signify their involvement. One such tattoo ended up blowing the cover of an ONI sent to test Rani Sobeck.[7]

Prison tattoos[edit]

Human convicted criminals were marked with a prison barcode tattoo across the triceps of their arms.[8]

Individual tattoos[edit]

Tattoos can also be personal decorations of individual persons.

Gallery[edit]

Tattoos[edit]

  • Jun's fist full of arrows tattoo.

    Jun's fist full of arrows tattoo.

  • Michael Horrigan's tattoo.

    Michael Horrigan's tattoo.

  • Morgan Kinsano's tattoos.

    Morgan Kinsano's tattoos.

  • Myras Tyla's facial tattoos.

    Myras Tyla's facial tattoos.

  • The prison barcode on John Doe's arm.

    The prison barcode on John Doe's arm.

Body markings[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo 4, Terminal 2
  2. ^ Halo: Primordium, pages 53, 275
  3. ^ Halo: The Flood, Chapter 1, page 34 (2003 paperback); page 37 (2010 paperback)
  4. ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 105
  5. ^ Halo: Retribution, page 145
  6. ^ i love bees, Axon security_sweep
  7. ^ i love bees, Axon formal_wear
  8. ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, "The Mona Lisa"
  9. ^ Halo: Broken Circle, page 100
  10. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 277
  11. ^ Halo: Reach
  12. ^ Halo: Nightfall, Chapter 1
  13. ^ Halo Wars 2
  14. ^ Halo: Uprising
  15. ^ Halo: Fractures, The Ballad of Hamish Beamish
  16. ^ Halo: The Flood, Chapter 6, page 162 (2003 paperback); page 180 (2010 paperback)

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