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|image=[[File:Waypoint REQ Relief Image Marines.jpg|350px]] | |image=[[File:UNSC-Marines-logo1.png|100px|class=invert-dark]]<br>The [[Symbols of the UNSC|logo of the Marine Corps]] | ||
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{{Quote|First to Fight.|UNSC Marine Corps Credo<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060508200613/http://www.joyridestudios.com/halo_3_marine_1.asp '''Joyride Marine description''']</ref>}} | {{Quote|First to Fight.|UNSC Marine Corps Credo<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060508200613/http://www.joyridestudios.com/halo_3_marine_1.asp '''Joyride Marine description''']</ref>}} | ||
The '''UNSC Marine Corps''' is a branch of the [[United Nations Space Command | The '''UNSC Marine Corps''' is a branch of the [[United Nations Space Command]] responsible for conducting land-based expeditionary amphibious and airborne combat operations, using the mobility provided by the [[UNSC Navy]] to rapidly deliver forces. '''Marines''' are also charged with the defense of Navy vessels and installations from hostile forces. While structured under the [[Unified Ground Command]],{{Ref/Book|Id=enc54|Enc11|Page=54}} the UNSC Marine Corps operates closely with the [[UNSC Naval Command]] and has some authority within the office.<ref name="fb">'''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''', ''Core Rulebook - page 6''</ref> The Marine Corps is one of the five uniformed services branches of the UNSC Armed Forces.{{Ref/Site|Id=waypoint unsc|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/unsc|Site=Halo Waypoint|Section=Universe, Factions|Page=UNSC|D=19|M=1|Y=2021|LocalArchive=https://archives.halopedia.org/waypoint/www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/unsc.html}} | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Origins and formation=== | ===Origins and formation=== | ||
[[File:HM-Interplanetary War-2.jpg|200px|thumb|left|A firefight inside a Jovian installation during the Interplanetary Wars.]] | [[File:HM-Interplanetary War-2.jpg|200px|thumb|left|A firefight inside a Jovian installation during the Interplanetary Wars.]] | ||
The [[Wikipedia:United States Marine Corps| | The [[United States of America|United States]] [[Wikipedia:United States Marine Corps|Marine Corps]] is the precursor to the UNSC Marine Corps.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc31|Enc11|Page=31}} As the [[Interplanetary War]] began in the [[2160]]s, the [[national government]]s of the [[Sol system]] strengthened and deployed their militaries for conflict. However, the distributed nature of their forces led to disorder among the ranks of these militaries.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc42|Enc11|Section=Chapter Two: Humans - Human Colonization of Space|Page=42}} In response, the [[United Nations]] in [[2163]] commissioned a force primarily composed of naval and marine assets; the [[United Nations Space Command]], its [[UNSC Navy|Navy]], and its Marine Corps.{{Ref/Reuse|waypoint unsc}} The Marine Corps would be formed from the combination of the naval and spaceborne expeditionary units from various [[National government|nations]] into a single force.{{Ref/Book|Id=enc22pg56|Enc22|Page=56-57}} | ||
The decisive success of this campaign had a major impact on future military doctrine, resulting in UNSC Navy [[warship]]s carrying large Marine contingents for ground assaults and [[boarding]] actions. Following the success of the UNSC Marine Corps at Mars, recruitment drives and [[propaganda]] tactics strongly bolstered UNSC forces and the Koslovics and [[Frieden]]s were defeated on [[Earth]] in [[2170]]. | Triggered by [[Koslovic]] attacks at the [[Argyre Planitia]] shipbuilding plants on [[Mars]], the United Nations began the [[Mars Campaign]] in [[2163|December 2163]]. This campaign marked the first extraterrestrial deployment of the UNSC Marine Corps, as the UNSC launched a series of lightning strikes against Koslovic forces near the Argyre Planitia.{{Ref/Reuse|enc42}} | ||
The decisive success of this campaign had a major impact on future military doctrine, resulting in UNSC Navy [[warship]]s carrying large Marine contingents for ground assaults and [[Naval boarding|boarding]] actions. Following the success of the UNSC Marine Corps at Mars, recruitment drives and [[propaganda]] tactics strongly bolstered UNSC forces and the Koslovics and [[Frieden]]s were defeated on [[Earth]] in [[2170]].{{Ref/Site|Id=XC|URL=http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/h/halo/storyline.htm|Site=Xbox.com|Section=Halo: Combat Evolved, Game Features|Page=Story Line|D=7|M=11|Y=2008|LocalArchive=Archive:Xbox.com/Halo/Timeline}}{{clear}} | |||
===The Insurrection=== | ===The Insurrection=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:H4FUD Marine.png|thumb|180px|A marine in [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science|Corbulo Military Academy]] during the period of the Insurrection circa [[2526]].]] | ||
{{main|Insurrection}} | {{main|Insurrection}} | ||
From [[2494]] to [[2525]], the UNSC Marine Corps would be responsible for dealing with [[Insurrectionist]] uprisings on UNSC colonies and star systems. From [[2512]], the Marines were involved in one of the largest operations in their history, [[Operation: TREBUCHET]], aimed at quelling rebel uprisings in the [[Eridanus system|Eridanus]] and [[Epsilon Eridani system|Epsilon Eridani]] star systems. | From [[2494]] to [[2525]], the UNSC Marine Corps would be responsible for dealing with [[Insurrectionist]] uprisings on UNSC colonies and star systems. From [[2512]], the Marines were involved in one of the largest operations in their history, [[Operation: TREBUCHET]], aimed at quelling rebel uprisings in the [[Eridanus system|Eridanus]] and [[Epsilon Eridani system|Epsilon Eridani]] star systems. | ||
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======Siege of the Inner Colonies====== | ======Siege of the Inner Colonies====== | ||
[[File:HaloAnniversaryMarine.jpg|thumb|251px|A UNSC Marine on the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} circa [[2552]].]] | [[File:HaloAnniversaryMarine.jpg|thumb|251px|A UNSC Marine on the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} circa [[2552]].]] | ||
The Corps' experienced another encounter with the Covenant on the colony world of [[Sigma Octanus IV]] in [[2552]]. Upon landing, the Marines' hardware and equipments were rendered useless due to the planet's harsh environment. In the first stage of the battle, during a naval engagement, a Covenant | The Corps' experienced another encounter with the Covenant on the colony world of [[Sigma Octanus IV]] in [[2552]]. Upon landing, the Marines' hardware and equipments were rendered useless due to the planet's harsh environment. In the first stage of the battle, during a naval engagement, a Covenant {{Pattern|Ruma|light carrier}} was able to land a large contingent of troops on the northern pole of the planet. The Covenant were able to take [[Côte d'Azur]], a major population center. Fortunately almost all of the civilian population was evacuated beforehand, but the UNSC Marine Corps' [[General (UNSC)|General]] [[Kits]] launched a failed assault to retake the city. | ||
The UNSC Marine Corps maintained a sizable presence on [[Reach]] when the Covenant [[Fall of Reach|stormed the planet]]; they bypassed the defense fleet in orbit, as well as the [[MAC Gun]] platforms, and made a considerable landing of soldiers on the North and South Poles. During the early hours of the battle, the Covenant had overrun [[FLEETCOM HQ]] on Reach, destroying the perimeter and swarming the Marine defenders with [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]], [[ | The UNSC Marine Corps maintained a sizable presence on [[Reach]] when the Covenant [[Fall of Reach|stormed the planet]]; they bypassed the defense fleet in orbit, as well as the [[MAC Gun]] platforms, and made a considerable landing of soldiers on the North and South Poles. During the early hours of the battle, the Covenant had overrun [[FLEETCOM HQ]] on Reach, destroying the perimeter and swarming the Marine defenders with [[Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft|Banshees]], [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|Wraiths]], and battalions of infantry. The situation became severe and critical when the Marines were forced to defend the [[Orbital Defense Generator]]s against a massive Covenant assault, using every available armored vehicle and defensive position from available bunkers. The Battle of Reach became one of the most devastating defeats for the UNSC Marine Corps in the Human-Covenant War. | ||
The surviving Marines from the Battle of Reach served an important role in the [[Battle of Installation 04]], taking part in such engagements as securing the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} crash site, launching multiple guerrilla assaults on Covenant convoys and base of operations and rescuing captured Pillar of Autumn's personnel from a [[Truth and Reconciliation|Covenant battlecruiser]]. Initially, the Marines were part of a special operation consisting of a sizable [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]] special forces detachment and a standard Marine detachment to infiltrate [[High Council Chamber|Covenant High Command]] and kidnap a Covenant [[Hierarch|Prophet]]. | The surviving Marines from the Battle of Reach served an important role in the [[Battle of Installation 04]], taking part in such engagements as securing the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} crash site, launching multiple guerrilla assaults on Covenant convoys and base of operations and rescuing captured Pillar of Autumn's personnel from a [[Truth and Reconciliation|Covenant battlecruiser]]. Initially, the Marines were part of a special operation consisting of a sizable [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]] special forces detachment and a standard Marine detachment to infiltrate [[High Council Chamber|Covenant High Command]] and kidnap a Covenant [[Hierarch|Prophet]]. | ||
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[[File:H2AMarines.png|thumb|left|300px|Two Marines standing beside [[John-117|Spartan-117]] during the [[Battle of Mombasa]].]] | [[File:H2AMarines.png|thumb|left|300px|Two Marines standing beside [[John-117|Spartan-117]] during the [[Battle of Mombasa]].]] | ||
{{Quote|Dear humanity, we regret being alien bastards. We regret coming to Earth. And we most definitely regret that the Corps just blew up our raggedy-ass fleet!|[[Sergeant]] [[Avery Johnson|Johnson]]}} | {{Quote|Dear humanity, we regret being alien bastards. We regret coming to Earth. And we most definitely regret that the Corps just blew up our raggedy-ass fleet!|[[Sergeant]] [[Avery Johnson|Johnson]]}} | ||
The UNSC Marine Corps remained in force on [[Earth]] and its geosynchronous [[ | The UNSC Marine Corps remained in force on [[Earth]] and its geosynchronous [[orbital defense platform]]s, and were mostly prepared to repulse a relatively small Covenant invasion, when fifteen Covenant capital warships, two [[CAS-class assault carrier|assault carriers]] and thirteen [[Ket-pattern battlecruiser|battlecruisers]], entered the Sol System. They then played a significant role in during the [[Battle of Earth]], where they defended multiple major population centers from the Covenant's occupation such as those in [[Battle of Mombasa|New Mombasa]], [[Battle of Cleveland|Cleveland]], and [[Battle of Havana|Havana]]. | ||
Several Marine detachments achieved a turning point during the course of the Battle of Earth when they managed to retake the cities and maintain temporary ground control for UNSC reinforcements to arrive. One such Marine detachment was [[E2-BAG/1/7]], which was able to engage the Covenant ground forces in [[Mombasa]], [[Kenya]] as the Covenant assault carrier landed ground forces in the city. | Several Marine detachments achieved a turning point during the course of the Battle of Earth when they managed to retake the cities and maintain temporary ground control for UNSC reinforcements to arrive. One such Marine detachment was [[E2-BAG/1/7]], which was able to engage the Covenant ground forces in [[Mombasa]], [[Kenya]] as the Covenant assault carrier landed ground forces in the city. | ||
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===Further engagements=== | ===Further engagements=== | ||
{{Main|Post-Covenant War conflicts}} | {{Main|Post-Covenant War conflicts}} | ||
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After the end of the war against the Covenant, the UNSC Marines participated in a number of engagements against the [[Covenant remnants]] and the [[Insurrectionist]]s. Significant numbers of Marines stationed on [[Draetheus V]] helped fend off the [[Merg Vol's Covenant|Covenant]] assault during the [[Battle of Draetheus V]].<ref>'''Halo: Spartan Assault'''</ref> A force of Marines were also assigned to the UNSC Navy's new flagship, {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. When the ship subsequently crash-landed on [[Requiem]] in [[2557]], the Marines joined the [[Spartan Operations|Spartans]] in fighting off the opposing [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] forces and [[Forerunner]] [[Promethean]]s in the [[First Battle of Requiem]]. When ''Infinity'' returned to Requiem in order to conquer the planet, Marines were once again dispatched in a joint campaign to reinforce the Spartans. The [[ | After the end of the war against the Covenant, the UNSC Marines participated in a number of engagements against the [[Covenant remnants]] and the [[Insurrectionist]]s. Significant numbers of Marines stationed on [[Draetheus V]] helped fend off the [[Merg Vol's Covenant|Covenant]] assault during the [[Battle of Draetheus V]].<ref>'''Halo: Spartan Assault'''</ref> A force of Marines were also assigned to the UNSC Navy's new flagship, {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}. When the ship subsequently crash-landed on [[Requiem]] in [[2557]], the Marines joined the [[Spartan Operations|Spartans]] in fighting off the opposing [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] forces and [[Forerunner]] [[Promethean]]s in the [[First Battle of Requiem]]. When ''Infinity'' returned to Requiem in order to conquer the planet, Marines were once again dispatched in a joint campaign to reinforce the Spartans. The [[Requiem Campaign]], waged in [[2558]], saw both sides trying to seize the [[Janus Key]] before the [[shield world]]'s destruction.<ref>'''Halo 4''', ''[[Spartan Ops]]''</ref> | ||
By [[2558]], some [[War Games]] simulations feature [[AI]] Marines that assist the [[Spartan-IV]]s in their training.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/ | By [[2558]], some [[War Games]] simulations feature [[AI]] Marines that assist the [[Spartan-IV]]s in their training.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-in-the-zone '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - In the Zone'']</ref> | ||
==Organization== | ==Organization== | ||
===Command and control=== | |||
The Marine Corps is subordinate to the [[UNSC High Command]] and the branch has a seat on the [[UNSC Security Council]], currently represented by [[General]] [[Hogan]].{{Ref/Reuse|HE1}} The administrative head of the Marine Corps is the Commandant of the Marine Corps.{{Ref/Reuse|enc22pg56}} The Marine Corps is largely under the authority of the UNSC's [[Unified Ground Command]] (UniCom), responsible for managing ground-based operations of the Marine Corps, the [[UNSC Air Force]], and the [[UNSC Army]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc54}} However, due to the Marines' expeditionary nature, the branch has some with the [[UNSC Naval Command]], particularly in the Navy-dominated [[UNSC Fleet Command]] where the Marines have only a token representation.{{Ref/Reuse|fb}} | |||
===Operating forces=== | |||
The branch also maintains its own [[UNSC Marine Corps of Engineers]] command.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions''', "[[Midnight in the Heart of Midlothian]]", ''page 82''</ref> As well as possessing infantry, armored, and air units, the UNSC Marine Corps is based around [[Marine Expeditionary Force]]s, which contain at least one [[division]]-sized unit of Marines.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 111''</ref> Because of its role as an "amphibious", space-deployed force, the Marine Corps enjoys a close relationship with the [[UNSC Navy]], with Marine complements being deployed on most warships.<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'''</ref><ref name="Halo 2">'''[[Halo 2]]'''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'''</ref> The Marine Corps, along with the Navy, was headquartered at the [[Fleet Command Headquarters]] on [[Reach]], until the facility's destruction and the planet's [[Fall of Reach|fall]] in [[2552]].<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 47''</ref> | |||
In addition to conventional forces, the Marine Corps maintain special forces in the form of the [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s under the [[Naval Special Warfare Command]]. ODSTs drop into hostile areas via [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|SOEIVs]] prior to the main invasion. They attempt to complete some of the most difficult tasks in hostile areas, such as clearing enemy ground forces or establishing landing zones for incoming [[Dropship 77-Troop Carrier|Pelicans]].{{Ref/Reuse|Halo 2}}<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx '''Bungie.net''', ''ODST Field Guide'']</ref> | In addition to conventional forces, the Marine Corps maintain special forces in the form of the [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s under the [[Naval Special Warfare Command]]. ODSTs drop into hostile areas via [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|SOEIVs]] prior to the main invasion. They attempt to complete some of the most difficult tasks in hostile areas, such as clearing enemy ground forces or establishing landing zones for incoming [[Dropship 77-Troop Carrier|Pelicans]].{{Ref/Reuse|Halo 2}}<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx '''Bungie.net''', ''ODST Field Guide'']</ref> | ||
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The standard issue weapon for UNSC Marine Corps is [[Misriah Armory]]'s [[MA5 series|MA5 assault rifle series]], which can be outfitted with an [[M301 grenade launcher]] or an [[underslung shotgun]].<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/news/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BAGAssaultRifle '''Bungie.net''': ''MA5C Assault Rifle'']</ref> Marines were issued with the [[MA5B assault rifle|MA5B variant]] or the [[MA5C assault rifle|MA5C variant]], with the former being nearly universally phased out and replaced by the latter in late 2552.<ref name="enc318">'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 318'' (2011)</ref> After the end of the Human-Covenant War, both previous variants were phased out and replaced by the [[MA5D assault rifle|MA5D]]. The [[BR55 battle rifle]] and [[BR55HB battle rifle|its heavy barrelled variant]] are used both as standard service rifles and as marksman's weapons. Their successor models, the [[BR85 battle rifle|BR85]] and [[BR85HB battle rifle|BR85HB]] variants were introduced in the postwar period, with the majority of the Corps favoring the more recent versions as the best models of the battle rifle.<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 61''</ref> Furthermore, the UNSC Marine Corps has adopted the [[M395 Designated Marksman Rifle|M395 DMR]], though previous models have been eclipsed in the Marines by the prominence of the BR55 battle rifle and its variants. The [[M392 DMR]] also remains in service with Marine reserve units.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/dmr '''Halo Waypoint''': ''DMR'']</ref> The Corps issues several models of the [[M6 series|M6 handgun series]], with its standard sidearm being the [[M6H]] as of [[2555]], with the improved M6H2 entering service by 2557.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/magnum '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Magnum'']</ref> [[Special operations]] and vehicle crews are issued [[M7 SMG|M7 submachine gun]]s, with [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers|ODSTs]] typically using the [[M7S SMG|suppressed model]].<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3smg '''Bungie.net''': ''M7 / Caseless Submachine Gun'']</ref> | The standard issue weapon for UNSC Marine Corps is [[Misriah Armory]]'s [[MA5 series|MA5 assault rifle series]], which can be outfitted with an [[M301 grenade launcher]] or an [[underslung shotgun]].<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/news/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BAGAssaultRifle '''Bungie.net''': ''MA5C Assault Rifle'']</ref> Marines were issued with the [[MA5B assault rifle|MA5B variant]] or the [[MA5C assault rifle|MA5C variant]], with the former being nearly universally phased out and replaced by the latter in late 2552.<ref name="enc318">'''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe''', ''page 318'' (2011)</ref> After the end of the Human-Covenant War, both previous variants were phased out and replaced by the [[MA5D assault rifle|MA5D]]. The [[BR55 battle rifle]] and [[BR55HB battle rifle|its heavy barrelled variant]] are used both as standard service rifles and as marksman's weapons. Their successor models, the [[BR85 battle rifle|BR85]] and [[BR85HB battle rifle|BR85HB]] variants were introduced in the postwar period, with the majority of the Corps favoring the more recent versions as the best models of the battle rifle.<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 61''</ref> Furthermore, the UNSC Marine Corps has adopted the [[M395 Designated Marksman Rifle|M395 DMR]], though previous models have been eclipsed in the Marines by the prominence of the BR55 battle rifle and its variants. The [[M392 DMR]] also remains in service with Marine reserve units.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/dmr '''Halo Waypoint''': ''DMR'']</ref> The Corps issues several models of the [[M6 series|M6 handgun series]], with its standard sidearm being the [[M6H]] as of [[2555]], with the improved M6H2 entering service by 2557.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/magnum '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Magnum'']</ref> [[Special operations]] and vehicle crews are issued [[M7 SMG|M7 submachine gun]]s, with [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers|ODSTs]] typically using the [[M7S SMG|suppressed model]].<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3smg '''Bungie.net''': ''M7 / Caseless Submachine Gun'']</ref> | ||
[[Sniper]]s operate the [[SRS99C-S2 AM sniper rifle|SRS99C-S2 AM]] and [[SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle|SRS99D-S2 AM]], and more recently the [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle|SRS99-S5 AM]], sniper rifle variants for anti-matériel and anti-personnel operations.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/sniper-rifle '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Sniper Rifle'']</ref> The [[M99 Special Application Scoped Rifle]] was also formerly used as a dedicated anti-matériel weapon.<ref name="HGN122">'''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''', ''[[Halo Graphic Novel, Page 122|Page 122]]''</ref> Standard UNSC [[Sniper-spotter team|sniper teams]] consists of two operators; a spotter and a sniper. The [[M45 shotgun|M45]] and [[M90 shotgun]]s are often utilized in close-quarters engagements. Once the weapon that defining the Marine Corps as the [[Unified Earth Government]]'s spaceborne force-in-readiness, the Marine Corps has relegated the shotgun to less-visible duties with [[boarding]] parties, though the shotgun still remains an important weapon of close-quarters warfare.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/shotgun '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Shotgun'']</ref> The [[M739 SAW]] was also adopted in squad-support role.<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 58''</ref> | [[Sniper]]s operate the [[SRS99C-S2 AM sniper rifle|SRS99C-S2 AM]] and [[SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle|SRS99D-S2 AM]], and more recently the [[SRS99-S5 AM sniper rifle|SRS99-S5 AM]], sniper rifle variants for anti-matériel and anti-personnel operations.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/sniper-rifle '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Sniper Rifle'']</ref> The [[M99 Special Application Scoped Rifle]] was also formerly used as a dedicated anti-matériel weapon.<ref name="HGN122">'''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''', ''[[Halo Graphic Novel, Page 122|Page 122]]''</ref> Standard UNSC [[Sniper-spotter team|sniper teams]] consists of two operators; a spotter and a sniper. The [[M45 shotgun|M45]] and [[M90 shotgun]]s are often utilized in close-quarters engagements. Once the weapon that defining the Marine Corps as the [[Unified Earth Government]]'s spaceborne force-in-readiness, the Marine Corps has relegated the shotgun to less-visible duties with [[Naval boarding|boarding]] parties, though the shotgun still remains an important weapon of close-quarters warfare.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/shotgun '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Shotgun'']</ref> The [[M739 SAW]] was also adopted in squad-support role.<ref>'''Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 58''</ref> | ||
Anti-armor fire is provided by the [[M41 SPNKR|M41 "SPNKR" rocket launcher]], and more recently the [[M57 Pilum]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/rocket-launcher '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Rocket Launcher'']</ref> The Marines also uses the [[M6 Spartan Laser]], though typically only ODSTs were issued these weapons prior to 2552 due to the high costs of the Spartan Laser at the time.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/spartan-laser '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Spartan Laser'']</ref> The Marine Corps also utilizes the [[XM510 grenade launcher]].<ref name="Halo Wars OSG">'''[[Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide]]''', ''page 35''</ref> Suppressive fire is provided by the [[M247 machine gun]], the [[M247H machine gun]], the [[AIE-486H machine gun]], and mounted versions of the [[M41 Vulcan|M41 "Vulcan"]].<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 115''</ref> The [[M6634 flamethrower|M6634]] and [[M7057 flamethrower|M7057]], two variants of the [[NA4 flamethrower]], are sometimes used in an anti-infantry role by specialists known as [[Hellbringers]].<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 69''</ref> The [[M9 fragmentation grenade]] is the standard-issue hand [[grenade]] of the UNSC Marine Corps.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=28441 '''Bungie.net''': ''Grenade'']</ref> Several specialized grenades, as well as numerous types of landmines and explosive charges, are also used by Marine infantry. By [[2557]], the [[M363 sticky detonator]] and [[ARC-920 railgun]] have been added to the heavy weapons armory of the UNSC Marine Corps.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/railgun '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Railgun'']</ref> | Anti-armor fire is provided by the [[M41 SPNKR|M41 "SPNKR" rocket launcher]], and more recently the [[M57 Pilum]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/rocket-launcher '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Rocket Launcher'']</ref> The Marines also uses the [[M6 Spartan Laser]], though typically only ODSTs were issued these weapons prior to 2552 due to the high costs of the Spartan Laser at the time.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/spartan-laser '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Spartan Laser'']</ref> The Marine Corps also utilizes the [[XM510 grenade launcher]].<ref name="Halo Wars OSG">'''[[Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide]]''', ''page 35''</ref> Suppressive fire is provided by the [[M247 machine gun]], the [[M247H machine gun]], the [[AIE-486H machine gun]], and mounted versions of the [[M41 Vulcan|M41 "Vulcan"]].<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 115''</ref> The [[M6634 flamethrower|M6634]] and [[M7057 flamethrower|M7057]], two variants of the [[NA4 flamethrower]], are sometimes used in an anti-infantry role by specialists known as [[Hellbringers]].<ref>'''Halo: The Essential Visual Guide''', ''page 69''</ref> The [[M9 fragmentation grenade]] is the standard-issue hand [[grenade]] of the UNSC Marine Corps.<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/reach/article.aspx?ucc=ordnance&cid=28441 '''Bungie.net''': ''Grenade'']</ref> Several specialized grenades, as well as numerous types of landmines and explosive charges, are also used by Marine infantry. By [[2557]], the [[M363 sticky detonator]] and [[ARC-920 railgun]] have been added to the heavy weapons armory of the UNSC Marine Corps.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/railgun '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Railgun'']</ref> | ||
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===Ground vehicles=== | ===Ground vehicles=== | ||
[[File:H2A - Warthogs.jpg|thumb|250px|Marines driving Warthogs through Mombasa.]] | [[File:H2A - Warthogs.jpg|thumb|250px|Marines driving Warthogs through Mombasa.]] | ||
The Marine Corps makes heavy use of the [[M12 Warthog|M12 Force Application Vehicle]], or Warthog, which is used for armored patrols, personnel mobility, and combat fire-support. The Warthog is produced in several variants. The most common of these variants is the [[M12 LRV|M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle]], which is armed with an [[M41 Vulcan|M41 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun]], or the later [[M46 Vulcan|M46 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun]]. Postwar Marines have begun to utilize the re-armed M12B model of Warthog, equipped with the [[M343A2 chaingun]]. Light anti-vehicle support is provided by the [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog|M12G1 Light Anti-Armor Vehicle]], armed with either the [[M68 Gauss Cannon]] or the more recent [[ | The Marine Corps makes heavy use of the [[M12 Warthog|M12 Force Application Vehicle]], or Warthog, which is used for armored patrols, personnel mobility, and combat fire-support. The Warthog is produced in several variants. The most common of these variants is the [[M12 LRV|M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle]], which is armed with an [[M41 Vulcan|M41 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun]], or the later [[M46 Vulcan|M46 Light Anti-Aircraft Gun]]. Postwar Marines have begun to utilize the re-armed M12B model of Warthog, equipped with the [[M343A2 chaingun]]. Light anti-vehicle support is provided by the [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog|M12G1 Light Anti-Armor Vehicle]], armed with either the [[M68 Gauss Cannon]] or the more recent [[M70 Gauss cannon]], the [[M12A1 Rocket Warthog|M12A1 Light Anti-Armor Vehicle]], which is mounted with a [[M39 rocket turret|102mm SC-HE Rocket Turret]], and the [[M12R Rocket Warthog|M12R Light Anti-Armor Vehicle]], which features an [[M79 rocket launcher|M79 Multiple Launch Rocket System]] or updated [[M80 missile launcher|M80 Multiple Launch Rocket System]]. The [[M831 Troop Transport]] serves as a fast, lightly armored transport vehicle. The [[M274 Ultra-Light All-Terrain Vehicle]] is commonly used for scouting and light target interdiction. | ||
For heavy engagements, the Marine Corps operates the older [[M808B Scorpion|M808B]] and more recent [[M808C Scorpion|M808C]] variants of the [[M808 Scorpion|M808 "Scorpion" Main Battle Tank]], which is armed with an [[M512 smooth-bore high-velocity cannon]] and a pintle-mounted [[M247T machine gun|M247T Medium Machine Gun]] (M808C) or coaxial [[M231 machine gun|M231 Machine Gun]] (M808B). More recently following the Requiem Conflict, however, the Marine Corps has begun to adopt the updated [[M820 Scorpion|M820 Scorpion Main Battle Tank]], which is armed with a 150mm M990 electrothermal-chemical smoothbore cannon and an as-of-yet unidentified pintle-mounted heavy machine gun.<ref>https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/scorpion</ref> In smaller numbers, the Marines also deployed the heavier dual-[[M310 smooth-bore high-velocity cannon]] wielding [[M850 Grizzly|M850 "Grizzly" Main Battle Tank]] throughout the Insurrection and Human-Covenant War, but postwar logistical issues led the Marine Corps to retire it.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/grizzly '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Grizzly'']</ref> The [[M9 Wolverine|M9 Wolverine Main Anti-Air Tank]] (MAAT) is the Corps' primary mobile anti-air asset. The [[SP42 Cobra|SP42 Cobra Main Battle Tank]] fills the role of tank destroyer and anti-fortification light artillery support. The [[M312 Heavy Recovery Vehicle]] and [[M313 Heavy Recovery Vehicle]] provides heavy matériel recovery and troop transport. | For heavy engagements, the Marine Corps operates the older [[M808B Scorpion|M808B]] and more recent [[M808C Scorpion|M808C]] variants of the [[M808 Scorpion|M808 "Scorpion" Main Battle Tank]], which is armed with an [[M512 smooth-bore high-velocity cannon]] and a pintle-mounted [[M247T machine gun|M247T Medium Machine Gun]] (M808C) or coaxial [[M231 machine gun|M231 Machine Gun]] (M808B). More recently following the Requiem Conflict, however, the Marine Corps has begun to adopt the updated [[M820 Scorpion|M820 Scorpion Main Battle Tank]], which is armed with a 150mm M990 electrothermal-chemical smoothbore cannon and an as-of-yet unidentified pintle-mounted heavy machine gun.<ref>https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/scorpion</ref> In smaller numbers, the Marines also deployed the heavier dual-[[M310 smooth-bore high-velocity cannon]] wielding [[M850 Grizzly|M850 "Grizzly" Main Battle Tank]] throughout the Insurrection and Human-Covenant War, but postwar logistical issues led the Marine Corps to retire it.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/vehicles/grizzly '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Grizzly'']</ref> The [[M9 Wolverine|M9 Wolverine Main Anti-Air Tank]] (MAAT) is the Corps' primary mobile anti-air asset. The [[SP42 Cobra|SP42 Cobra Main Battle Tank]] fills the role of tank destroyer and anti-fortification light artillery support. The [[M312 Heavy Recovery Vehicle]] and [[M313 Heavy Recovery Vehicle]] provides heavy matériel recovery and troop transport. | ||
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[[File:HW2 MarineDeployment Concept.png|thumb | [[File:HW2 MarineDeployment Concept.png|thumb|250px|UNSC Marines preparing for deployment.]] | ||
The Marine Corps' most common aircraft is the [[Pelican]] dropship. The Pelican is used as a multirole aerodyne which is capable of carrying numerous armament configurations, including [[Scorpion missile|Scorpion anti-tank missiles]], [[ANVIL-II Air-to-Surface Missile|Anvil II air-to-surface missiles]], as well as a chin-mounted 7.62mm machine gun, or a 40mm or 70mm autocannon. The Pelican can also be outfitted with an M247 or AIE-486H machine gun in its troop bay. | The Marine Corps' most common aircraft is the [[Pelican]] dropship. The Pelican is used as a multirole aerodyne which is capable of carrying numerous armament configurations, including [[Scorpion missile|Scorpion anti-tank missiles]], [[ANVIL-II Air-to-Surface Missile|Anvil II air-to-surface missiles]], as well as a chin-mounted 7.62mm machine gun, or a 40mm or 70mm autocannon. The Pelican can also be outfitted with an M247 or AIE-486H machine gun in its troop bay. | ||
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*'''Tier:''' 2 | *'''Tier:''' 2 | ||
*'''Cost:''' Supplies 0, Power 600 | *'''Cost:''' Supplies 0, Power 600 | ||
Marines can be built by all UNSC leaders at the [[Firebase]]. They are a jack-of-all trades unit, performing adequately against infantry, vehicles, aircraft, and structures. Marines can no longer upgraded to ODSTs, who are now a [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers#Halo Wars 2|distinct unit]] that can only be called via Leader Power. In [[Blitz]] Marines cost | Marines can be built by all UNSC leaders at the [[Firebase]]. They are a jack-of-all trades unit, performing adequately against infantry, vehicles, aircraft, and structures. Marines can no longer upgraded to ODSTs, who are now a [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers#Halo Wars 2|distinct unit]] that can only be called via Leader Power. In [[Blitz]] Marines cost 10 energy, Extractor Marines cost 50 energy, Reactive Marines cost 50 energy, and Armored Marines cost 60 energy. | ||
===Pro and Cons=== | ===Pro and Cons=== | ||
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===''Halo Wars''=== | ===''Halo Wars''=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HW Concept Marines.jpg|Concept art of UNSC Marines in combat with Covenant forces on Harvest in ''Halo Wars''. | |||
File:HW Concept ScarabBattle.jpg|Concept art of UNSC Marines encountering a {{Pattern|Protos|Scarab}} in ''Halo Wars''. | |||
File:HWunit Marines.png|UNSC Marines in ''Halo Wars''. | File:HWunit Marines.png|UNSC Marines in ''Halo Wars''. | ||
File:Unsc icon marines sm.jpg|UNSC Marines engaging Covenant troops in ''Halo Wars''. | File:Unsc icon marines sm.jpg|UNSC Marines engaging Covenant troops in ''Halo Wars''. | ||
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File:HCEA Johnson&Marines.jpg|UNSC Marines in the ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]'' in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''. | File:HCEA Johnson&Marines.jpg|UNSC Marines in the ''[[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]]'' in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''. | ||
File:HCEA_PillarOfAutumn_Marines.png|UNSC Marines defending the ''Pillar of Autumn''. | File:HCEA_PillarOfAutumn_Marines.png|UNSC Marines defending the ''Pillar of Autumn''. | ||
File:HCEA FireTeamCharlieVsCovies.png|UNSC Marines battling Covenant forces on the surface of [[Installation 04]]. | |||
File:HTMCC-HCEA Terminal 3.jpg|UNSC Marines on the [[bridge]] of the {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}} ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]''. | |||
File:HCEA WallerBeachAssault.png|UNSC Marines attacking Covenant forces during the [[Battle of the Silent Cartographer]]. | |||
File:HCEA ZuluVsCovies.png|UNSC Marines battling Covenant near Installation 04's [[Control Room (Installation 04)|control room]]. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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File:HINF-ConceptMarines.jpg|Concept art of UNSC Marines for ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. | File:HINF-ConceptMarines.jpg|Concept art of UNSC Marines for ''[[Halo Infinite]]''. | ||
File:HI_E318_Marines.png|Marines in the [[Halo Infinite announcement trailer]]. | File:HI_E318_Marines.png|Marines in the [[Halo Infinite announcement trailer]]. | ||
File:HINF Marine Transparent.png|A marine in Halo Infinite. | |||
File:HINF Marines Render.png|A render of two Marines. | File:HINF Marines Render.png|A render of two Marines. | ||
File:HINF MarineSquad.png|Marines on Installation 07 in front of a FOB. | File:HINF MarineSquad.png|Marines on Installation 07 in front of a FOB. | ||
HINF MarinesVsBanshee.png|Marines defending a FOB from a Banished Banshee. | |||
File:HINF MarineAssault.png|A marine armed with an [[MA40 assault rifle|MA40]]. | |||
File:HINF MarineHeavyAssault.png|A marine armed with a [[BR75 battle rifle|BR75]] for heavy assault. | |||
File:HINF MarineScout.png|A marine scout wielding a [[VK78 Commando]]. | |||
File:HINF MarineBreacher.png|A marine breacher wielding a [[CQS48 Bulldog]]. | |||
File:HINF MarineSniper.png|A marine sniper wielding a [[SRS99-S7 AM sniper rifle]]. | |||
File:HINF MarineDemolition.png|A marine armed with an [[M41 SPNKr]] for demolition. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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File:HRoa 1 prep.png|UNSC Marines in ''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''. | File:HRoa 1 prep.png|UNSC Marines in ''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]''. | ||
File:FH4 - Marine in M12S.png|A UNSC Marine driving a [[M12S Warthog CST]] in ''[[The Halo Experience Showcase]]''. | File:FH4 - Marine in M12S.png|A UNSC Marine driving a [[M12S Warthog CST]] in ''[[The Halo Experience Showcase]]''. | ||
File:Enc22 MakingCamp.jpg|Marines making camp on [[Installation 07]] in the ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]''. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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**''[[Prototype]]'' | **''[[Prototype]]'' | ||
**''[[The Babysitter]]'' | **''[[The Babysitter]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Evolutions]]'' | *''[[Halo: Evolutions]]'' | ||
**''[[Palace Hotel]]'' | **''[[Palace Hotel]]'' | ||
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**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]'' | **''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]'' | ||
{{Col-3}} | |||
*''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'' | *''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' | *''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Halo: Last Light]]'' | *''[[Halo: Last Light]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach - The Animated Series]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]'' | *''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'' | *''[[Halo: Legacy of Onyx]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]'' | *''[[Halo: Fireteam Raven]]'' | ||
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*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | *''[[Halo Infinite]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season One]]'' | |||
**''[[Contact]]'' | |||
**''[[Unbound]]'' | |||
**''[[Emergence]]'' | |||
**''[[Reckoning]]'' | |||
**''[[Solace (TV Series)|Solace]]'' | |||
**''[[Inheritance]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
**''[[Allegiance]]'' | |||
**''[[Transcendence]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Outcasts]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Saturn Devouring His Son]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Hippocratica]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]'' | |||
**''[[Sanctuary (TV Series)|Sanctuary]]'' | |||
**''[[Sword (TV Series)|Sword]]'' | |||
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