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A rugged and diverse assortment of warriors, the '''Marines''' of the [[UNSC]] are fighting a [[Human-Covenant War|losing war]] against the [[The Covenant|Covenant's]] superior weaponry and numbers. Under the leadership of notable figures such as [[Captain Keyes]], or [[Admiral Whitcomb]], they continue to wage a furious struggle against the [[Covenant]], even as their numbers dwindle. They're the best of the best. Unfortunately, they're only [[Human]].
A rugged and diverse assortment of warriors, the '''Marines''' of the [[UNSC]] are fighting a [[Human-Covenant War|losing war]] against the [[The Covenant|Covenant's]] superior weaponry and numbers. Under the leadership of notable figures such as [[Captain Keyes]], or [[Admiral Whitcomb]], they continue to wage a furious struggle against the [[Covenant]], even as their numbers dwindle. They're the best of the best. Unfortunately, they're only [[Human]].


Marines are the standard infantry of the UNSC. They have few augmentations and usually wear passive camouflage uniforms. Other Marines wear brown or black metal armor, intended to shield them from plasma fire, as opposed to bullets. Marine Helmets contain display eyepieces and [[Helmet Recorder]]s, which give them information about their surroundings. As well as helmets they wear boonie covers for light combat operations. [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] are a special operations group within the UNSC Marines.
Marines are the standard infantry of the UNSC. They have few bio-augmentations and usually wear passive camouflage uniforms. They wear dark-colored metal-alloy armor to shield them from plasma fire and the few occaisional bullets. Marine helmets are mounted with display eyepieces and [[Helmet Recorder|helmet recorders]], which give them information about their surroundings. As well as helmets, Marines on field ops in more humid locales sometimes choose to wear boonie covers. [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]], distinctive in their black-based camoflage scheme and more protective body armor, are a special operations group within the UNSC Marines.


Marine [[Non-commissioned officer|NCOs]] are distinguished by eight-point covers carrying the Eagle, Globe and Anchor of the Marine Corps. They never wear helmets, even when in body armor. Sergeants are (usually) smarter, better shots, and tougher to kill, though these differences, if any, are largely unnoticed.
Marine [[Non-commissioned officer|NCOs]] are easily recognized by the eight-point covers carrying the Eagle, Globe and Anchor of the Marine Corps that they wear. They occasionally wear helmets, although in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]], they are portrayed as never wearing them. Sergeants are (usually) smarter, are better shots, and are tougher to kill than normal Marines, though these differences in gameplay, if any, are largely unnoticed.


The UNSC Marine armor is much different in [[Halo 2]]. The utilites worn under the armor are now camouflaged. The standard issue armor is more efficient and is a (rough) offshoot of the original armor used by Master Chief in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]. The Marines are less of a rag-tag group in [[Halo 2]] than they were in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]. They no longer wear boonie covers and are never in combat without their armor. In fact, in [[Halo 2]], Marines are only seen with no armor on the first level, when they are dressed in their whites and one Marine missing the armor for his arms. It should be noted, however, that the full gray Marine armor with additional pockets/backpack in Halo: Combat Evolved was a medical uniform, as suggested by the letters EMP (Emergency Medical Personnel) written on the back.
The UNSC Marine armor is much different in [[Halo 2]]. The utilites worn under the armor are now camouflaged. The standard issue armor is more efficient and is a rough offshoot of the original armor used by Master Chief in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]. The Marines are less of a rag-tag group in [[Halo 2]] than they were in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]. They no longer wear boonie covers and are never in combat without their armor. In fact, in [[Halo 2]], the only times Marines are seen without any armor is during the awards ceremony on the first level. In this case, they are wearing their dress whites, and one armored Marine is missing the armor for his arms. It should be noted, however, that the full gray Marine armor with additional pockets/backpack in Halo: Combat Evolved was a medical uniform, as suggested by the letters EMP (Emergency Medical Personnel) written on the back.


In the [[Halo Wars]] trailer, Marines are seen wearing full helmets and heavier armor to protect from the cold.
In the [[Halo Wars]] trailer, Marines are seen wearing helmets, balaclavas, and environmentally-suited armor to protect them from the cold.


==Combat==
==Combat==
===[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]===
===[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]===
In [[Halo: Combat Evolved]], almost all Marines carry [[Assault Rifle]]s, though occasionally they can be seen with a [[Sniper Rifle]], [[Needler]], [[Shotgun]], or [[Plasma Rifle]]. They are relatively accurate with their weapons, but incidents of friendly fire are common. Marines will strafe and avoid fire but not seek cover. They will roll out of the way of a vehicle but they will not pick up different weapons, [[Health Pack]]s, or additional ammo.  
In [[Halo: Combat Evolved]], almost all Marines carry [[Assault Rifle]]s, though occasionally they can be seen with a [[Sniper Rifle]], [[Needler]], [[Shotgun]], or [[Plasma Rifle]]. They are relatively accurate with these weapons, but incidents of friendly fire sometimes occur. Marines will strafe and avoid fire but not usually seek cover. They will roll out of the way of a vehicle but they will not pick up different weapons, [[Health Pack]]s, or additional ammo.  


Marines are conscious of back stabbing. After you have killed three Humans of any type, the rest of the Marines in the level will attack you. If you kill [[Captain Keyes]] in [[Pillar of Autumn (Level)|The Pillar of Autumn]], [[Cortana]] will lock the doors and summon a squad of invincible Marines to destroy you.
Marines are conscious of back stabbing. After you have killed three Humans of any type, the rest of the Marines in the level will attack you. If you kill [[Captain Keyes]] in [[Pillar of Autumn (Level)|The Pillar of Autumn]], [[Cortana]] will lock the doors and summon a squad of invincible Marines to destroy you.


They will ride on [[Warthog]]s and [[Scorpion]]s but are only capable of piloting [[Ghost]]s by themselves. They will get off the Scorpions when the player exits the driver seat, but they will stay in a Warthog until you order them to get out. Be careful of Marines piloting Ghosts; they are occasionally prone to running you over. In [[Halo: Combat Evolved]], the only practical way of getting a Marines' weapon is killing them.
Marines hitch rides on player-driven [[Warthog]]s and [[Scorpion]]s but are only capable of piloting [[Ghost]]s by themselves. They will exit Scorpions when the player leaves the driver seat, but will stay in a Warthog until they are ordered to get out. Be careful of Marines piloting Ghosts. They are occasionally prone to running you over. In [[Halo: Combat Evolved]], the only practical way of getting a Marines' weapon, unfortunately, is by killing them.


[[Image:MarineArmoredUniform.jpg|thumb|right|Battle Armor]]
[[Image:MarineArmoredUniform.jpg|thumb|right|Battle Armor]]
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===[[Halo 2]]===
===[[Halo 2]]===
In [[Halo 2]], the Marines are programed much more intelligently. They are able to drive the [[Warthog]], the [[Ghost]], the [[Wraith]], the [[Spectre]] and the [[Scorpion]] (albeit a bit clumsily). They can now melee sleeping Grunts or enemies with their backs turned, since in Halo: Combat Evolved the Marines could only shoot sleeping Grunts thus waking up other grunts and alerting others of your presence. The Marines are far more interactive and more capable of independent thought and wield a greater assortment of weapons. The player can also switch weapons with the Marines to make sure that they are well armed. (Or if you want to be well armed because you want their weapon) As in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]], the Marines are aware of backstabbing, and will attempt to kill you after you kill three of their comrades. They will seek cover behinds boxes and walls, though this mainly only happens when the marines are desperate, thus they don't use cover as the player does.
In [[Halo 2]], the Marines are much more intelligent. They are able to drive the [[Warthog]], the [[Ghost]], the [[Wraith]], the [[Spectre]] and the [[Scorpion]], albeit a bit clumsily. They can now melee sleeping Grunts or enemies with their backs turned, a vast improvement over the [[Halo: Combat Evolved]] Marines, who had to fire their weapons in such situations. The Marines are far more interactive, capable of more independent thought and wield a greater variety of weapons. The player can also easily switch weapons with the Marines to make sure that they are well armed or that the player is. As in [[Halo: Combat Evolved]], the Marines are aware of backstabbing, and will attempt to kill you after you kill three of their comrades. They will seek cover behinds boxes and walls, though this mainly only happens when the Marines are desperate, so they don't use cover as the player does.


===[[Halo 3]]===
===[[Halo 3]]===
It is unknown what the Marine's armor and abilities will be in [[Halo 3]]. All that is known about them AI wise is that they are better drivers and more capable of surviving without the player's aid. Their armor is only seen in the [[Halo 3]] Vid-Doc Et Tu Brute?. It is the most clearly seen at the "4:54-4:57" mark in the Vid-Doc. It appears to be a slight modification of the Halo 2 Marine armor with a hint of ODST armor and seems metallic and is a blue/black color. But according to Bungie, since the Vid-Doc was made a while back that many things have changed since then. So, it is unknown what their current armor looks like.
It is unknown what the Marines' armor and abilities will be in [[Halo 3]]. All that is known about them AI-wise is that they are better drivers and more capable of surviving without the player's aid. Their armor is only seen in the [[Halo 3]] Vid-Doc Et Tu Brute?. It is the most clearly seen at the "4:54-4:57" mark in the Vid-Doc. It appears to be a slight modification of the Halo 2 Marine armor with a hint of ODST armor and seems metallic and is a blue/black color. But according to Bungie, since the Vid-Doc was made a while back that many things have changed since then. So, it is unknown what their current armor looks like.


===Equipment===
===Equipment===
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*[[Corporal Wilkins]]
*[[Corporal Wilkins]]
*Yutrzenika
*Yutrzenika
*[[Master Gunnery Sergeant (Armory)]]
*[[Master Gunnery Sergeant (Armory)|Master Gunnery Sergeant (Master Guns) (Athens Station Armory)]]


==Marine Units==
==Marine Units==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[Image:Marines2.jpg|right|thumb|200px]]
[[Image:Marines2.jpg|right|thumb|200px]]
*The Marine's faces were modeled on [[Bungie]] employees.
*In Halo 1, the Marine's faces were modeled on [[Bungie]] employees.
*[[Bungie Studios]] went to great lengths to ensure that the Marines reflected the diversity of Earth; some Marines look and sound Anglo-Saxon while others appear Asian, African, Hispanic, and Australian.
*[[Bungie Studios]] went to great lengths to ensure that the Marines reflected the diversity of Earth; some Marines look and sound Anglo-Saxon, while others appear Asian, African, Hispanic, and Australian.
*In the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' level [[Truth and Reconciliation (Level)|"Truth and Reconciliation"]], [[Jacob Keyes|Captain Keyes]] tells a Marine to "stow (his) belly aching... remember you're a leatherneck." [[Wikipedia:Leatherneck|Leatherneck]] A nickname earned by [[wikipedia:US Marines|U.S. Marines]] in the 19th century.
*In the ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' level [[Truth and Reconciliation (Level)|"Truth and Reconciliation"]], [[Jacob Keyes|Captain Keyes]] tells a Marine to "Stow your belly aching...! Remember you're a leatherneck." [[Wikipedia:Leatherneck|Leatherneck]] was a nickname earned by [[wikipedia:US Marines|U.S. Marines]] in the 19th century.
* In the level [[Cairo Station]] someties there is a battle damaged marine. He is missing his helement and is bloody. This is random and only happens on this level.
* In the level [[Cairo Station]] sometimes there is a battle damaged marine. He is missing his helement and is bloody. This is random and only happens on this level.
* After a marine is killed in Halo 2, his/her eyes will continue to blink.
* After a marine is killed in Halo 2, his/her eyes will continue to blink.


[[Category:UNSC]]
[[Category:UNSC]]
[[Category: Organizations]]
[[Category: Organizations]]

Revision as of 15:02, March 29, 2007

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"Man, I'm never going to get another hour's sleep."
— Corporal Locklear

"Sleep when you're dead, Marine."
— Staff Sergeant Avery Johnson
Marines in Halo 2
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Two Marines one with the Sniper Rifle the other armed with an Assault Rifle
Marines in a defensive position
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A couple of Helljumpers ready for action

A rugged and diverse assortment of warriors, the Marines of the UNSC are fighting a losing war against the Covenant's superior weaponry and numbers. Under the leadership of notable figures such as Captain Keyes, or Admiral Whitcomb, they continue to wage a furious struggle against the Covenant, even as their numbers dwindle. They're the best of the best. Unfortunately, they're only Human.

Marines are the standard infantry of the UNSC. They have few bio-augmentations and usually wear passive camouflage uniforms. They wear dark-colored metal-alloy armor to shield them from plasma fire and the few occaisional bullets. Marine helmets are mounted with display eyepieces and helmet recorders, which give them information about their surroundings. As well as helmets, Marines on field ops in more humid locales sometimes choose to wear boonie covers. Orbital Drop Shock Troopers, distinctive in their black-based camoflage scheme and more protective body armor, are a special operations group within the UNSC Marines.

Marine NCOs are easily recognized by the eight-point covers carrying the Eagle, Globe and Anchor of the Marine Corps that they wear. They occasionally wear helmets, although in Halo: Combat Evolved, they are portrayed as never wearing them. Sergeants are (usually) smarter, are better shots, and are tougher to kill than normal Marines, though these differences in gameplay, if any, are largely unnoticed.

The UNSC Marine armor is much different in Halo 2. The utilites worn under the armor are now camouflaged. The standard issue armor is more efficient and is a rough offshoot of the original armor used by Master Chief in Halo: Combat Evolved. The Marines are less of a rag-tag group in Halo 2 than they were in Halo: Combat Evolved. They no longer wear boonie covers and are never in combat without their armor. In fact, in Halo 2, the only times Marines are seen without any armor is during the awards ceremony on the first level. In this case, they are wearing their dress whites, and one armored Marine is missing the armor for his arms. It should be noted, however, that the full gray Marine armor with additional pockets/backpack in Halo: Combat Evolved was a medical uniform, as suggested by the letters EMP (Emergency Medical Personnel) written on the back.

In the Halo Wars trailer, Marines are seen wearing helmets, balaclavas, and environmentally-suited armor to protect them from the cold.

Combat

Halo: Combat Evolved

In Halo: Combat Evolved, almost all Marines carry Assault Rifles, though occasionally they can be seen with a Sniper Rifle, Needler, Shotgun, or Plasma Rifle. They are relatively accurate with these weapons, but incidents of friendly fire sometimes occur. Marines will strafe and avoid fire but not usually seek cover. They will roll out of the way of a vehicle but they will not pick up different weapons, Health Packs, or additional ammo.

Marines are conscious of back stabbing. After you have killed three Humans of any type, the rest of the Marines in the level will attack you. If you kill Captain Keyes in The Pillar of Autumn, Cortana will lock the doors and summon a squad of invincible Marines to destroy you.

Marines hitch rides on player-driven Warthogs and Scorpions but are only capable of piloting Ghosts by themselves. They will exit Scorpions when the player leaves the driver seat, but will stay in a Warthog until they are ordered to get out. Be careful of Marines piloting Ghosts. They are occasionally prone to running you over. In Halo: Combat Evolved, the only practical way of getting a Marines' weapon, unfortunately, is by killing them.

Battle Armor
Halo: Combat Evolved medical uniform.
Marines on the attack
File:Marine.jpg
An armored Marine
File:B30 01.jpg
A Fire Team of Marines with Master Chief
File:Marine.png
File:DSC00123.JPG
Marine using machine gun.

Halo 2

In Halo 2, the Marines are much more intelligent. They are able to drive the Warthog, the Ghost, the Wraith, the Spectre and the Scorpion, albeit a bit clumsily. They can now melee sleeping Grunts or enemies with their backs turned, a vast improvement over the Halo: Combat Evolved Marines, who had to fire their weapons in such situations. The Marines are far more interactive, capable of more independent thought and wield a greater variety of weapons. The player can also easily switch weapons with the Marines to make sure that they are well armed or that the player is. As in Halo: Combat Evolved, the Marines are aware of backstabbing, and will attempt to kill you after you kill three of their comrades. They will seek cover behinds boxes and walls, though this mainly only happens when the Marines are desperate, so they don't use cover as the player does.

Halo 3

It is unknown what the Marines' armor and abilities will be in Halo 3. All that is known about them AI-wise is that they are better drivers and more capable of surviving without the player's aid. Their armor is only seen in the Halo 3 Vid-Doc Et Tu Brute?. It is the most clearly seen at the "4:54-4:57" mark in the Vid-Doc. It appears to be a slight modification of the Halo 2 Marine armor with a hint of ODST armor and seems metallic and is a blue/black color. But according to Bungie, since the Vid-Doc was made a while back that many things have changed since then. So, it is unknown what their current armor looks like.

Equipment

Halo 1

Halo 2

Halo 3

List of Marines

Marine Units

Marine Enlisted
Private Private First Class Lance Corporal Corporal Sergeant Staff Sergeant Gunnery Sergeant Master Sergeant First Sergeant Master Gunnery Sergeant Sergeant Major
Marine Officers
Second Lieutenant First Lieutenant Captain Major Lieutenant Colonel Colonel Brigadier General Major General Lieutenant General General


Trivia

File:Marines2.jpg
  • In Halo 1, the Marine's faces were modeled on Bungie employees.
  • Bungie Studios went to great lengths to ensure that the Marines reflected the diversity of Earth; some Marines look and sound Anglo-Saxon, while others appear Asian, African, Hispanic, and Australian.
  • In the Halo: Combat Evolved level "Truth and Reconciliation", Captain Keyes tells a Marine to "Stow your belly aching...! Remember you're a leatherneck." Leatherneck was a nickname earned by U.S. Marines in the 19th century.
  • In the level Cairo Station sometimes there is a battle damaged marine. He is missing his helement and is bloody. This is random and only happens on this level.
  • After a marine is killed in Halo 2, his/her eyes will continue to blink.
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