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The '''Colonial Military Administration''' ('''CMA'''), commonly known as the '''Colonial Military''',<ref name="Dirt">'''Halo: Evolutions''' - "Dirt", ''page 109''</ref> was a military organization created by the [[Unified Earth Government]] in [[2310]].<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 228''</ref> Its original mission was to serve as the controlling body for UNSC ships and ground forces reassigned to colonial protective operations. However, over the years its role gradually became usurped by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. | The '''Colonial Military Administration''' ('''CMA'''), commonly known as the '''Colonial Military''',<ref name="Dirt">'''Halo: Evolutions''' - "Dirt", ''page 109''</ref> was a military organization created by the [[Unified Earth Government]] in [[2310]].<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]''', ''page 228''</ref> Its original mission was to serve as the controlling body for UNSC ships and ground forces reassigned to [[Human colonies|colonial]] protective operations. However, over the years its role gradually became usurped by the [[United Nations Space Command]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Origins=== | ===Origins=== | ||
Colonial duty was essentially a ceremonial function, primarily intended to placate the colonists' fears of pirates and marauders, so the UNSC felt a separate command — the CMA — would suffice to administer to these less important activities. At the time, [[UNSC Naval Command|NAVCOM]] and [[Unified Ground Command|UNICOM]] believed that their own resources were better spent on activities within the [[Sol system]]. As the colonies spread and became more vital, NAVCOM and UNICOM tried to disband the CMA and usurp its role on a number of occasions, but the colonial command was adamant in protecting their territory. Their charter (approved by the UNSC) left little room for external maneuvering. Even so, by 2400, NAVCOM and UNICOM were operating the [[Inner Colonies]] alongside the CMA. | Colonial duty was essentially a ceremonial function, primarily intended to placate the colonists' fears of [[Piracy|pirates]] and marauders, so the UNSC felt a separate command — the CMA — would suffice to administer to these less important activities. At the time, [[UNSC Naval Command|NAVCOM]] and [[Unified Ground Command|UNICOM]] believed that their own resources were better spent on activities within the [[Sol system]]. As the colonies spread and became more vital, NAVCOM and UNICOM tried to disband the CMA and usurp its role on a number of occasions, but the colonial command was adamant in protecting their territory. Their charter (approved by the UNSC) left little room for external maneuvering. Even so, by 2400, NAVCOM and UNICOM were operating the [[Inner Colonies]] alongside the CMA. | ||
===CMA and the Outer Colonies=== | ===CMA and the Outer Colonies=== | ||
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In [[2494]], secessionists within the [[Eridanus system]] began a campaign of violence against their Earth-sponsored government, using equipment supplied by traitors within the military, believed by many to be members of the CMA. The colony petitioned the UNSC for aid, and [[UNSC High Command|HIGHCOM]] dispatched a battle group that [[Operation: CHARLEMAGNE|crushed the rebellion]], though not so conclusively as to avoid continued dissent.<ref name="HE34">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 34''</ref> | In [[2494]], secessionists within the [[Eridanus system]] began a campaign of violence against their Earth-sponsored government, using equipment supplied by traitors within the military, believed by many to be members of the CMA. The colony petitioned the UNSC for aid, and [[UNSC High Command|HIGHCOM]] dispatched a battle group that [[Operation: CHARLEMAGNE|crushed the rebellion]], though not so conclusively as to avoid continued dissent.<ref name="HE34">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 34''</ref> | ||
In [[2497]], the CMA's involvement with the rebels went public.<ref name="HE34"/> This was considered the beginning of the end for the colonial military. Over the next few decades, citing security concerns, the UNSC gradually shifted the resources of the CMA to NAVCOM or UNICOM control, relegating the CMA to patrolling the most distant colonies and providing logistical support to remote stations. | In [[2496]], [[Project ORION]] operators obtained the [[Wikipedia:Non-official cover|non-official cover]] list of undercover [[Secessionist Union]] operatives working in high-level positions within the CMA. This prompted the UNSC to take action against the CMA.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/spartans '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Spartans'']</ref> In [[2497]], the CMA's involvement with the rebels went public.<ref name="HE34"/> This was considered the beginning of the end for the colonial military. Over the next few decades, citing security concerns, the UNSC gradually shifted the resources of the CMA to NAVCOM or UNICOM control, relegating the CMA to patrolling the most distant colonies and providing logistical support to remote stations. | ||
By [[2525]], the CMA had been sidelined to the point of redundancy. Its budgets had been slashed and as such it was reduced to using obsolete and worn-out vehicles, equipment and uniforms. Unlike the UNSC, CMA boot camp lasted just two weeks, which in the words of CMA veteran [[Gage Yevgenny]] was ''"enough to teach you how to use your weapon, salute, march, and drive a Warthog before they booted you right on out there."''<ref name="Dirt"/> | By [[2525]], the CMA had been sidelined to the point of redundancy. Its budgets had been slashed and as such it was reduced to using obsolete and worn-out vehicles, equipment and uniforms. Unlike the UNSC, CMA boot camp lasted just two weeks, which in the words of CMA veteran [[Gage Yevgenny]] was ''"enough to teach you how to use your weapon, salute, march, and drive a Warthog before they booted you right on out there."''<ref name="Dirt"/> | ||