Editing ONI Section Three

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'''ONI Section Three''', or '''ONI Section 3''',{{Ref/Reuse|halseyjournaljan182532}} is a subdivision of the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] mainly responsible for special projects.

==History==
In [[2512]], [[Michael Stanforth|Vice Admiral Michael Stanforth]] became the head of Section Three. During his administration, Section Three was at its busiest. [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Project MJOLNIR]], [[Project GUNGNIR]], and the [[SPARTAN-II program]] were all created during his tenure. He would then retire from this position to fulfill a more active frontline role in [[2530]].<ref>''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'' - Easter Egg: [[ONI Memorial]]</ref>

===Human-Covenant War===
ONI Section Three was one of the first divisions of ONI to interact with the Covenant. Agent [[Jilan al-Cygni]] would investigate and participate in [[Skirmish on Minor Transgression|a skirmish over]] [[Harvest]] and fight in the [[First Battle of Harvest]].

A few months later, Hieronymus Stanforth ordered the acquisition of a Covenant starship to gain better insight into the Covenant's technology. [[SPARTAN-II Program|SPARTAN-II soldiers]] and [[UNSC prowler]]s were to conduct the mission. The ship was then to be given to [[Materials Group]]. The UNSC [[Skirmish over Netherop|attempted]] this over [[Netherop]] in the [[Ephyra system]].<ref>''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'', Chapter 1</ref>

In [[2532]], several [[SPARTAN-II augmentation procedures|SPARTAN-II augmentation chemicals]] were routed to Section Three labs on [[Algolis]], [[Ariel]], and [[Meridian]] without Dr. [[Catherine Halsey]]'s approval.{{Ref/Reuse|halseyjournaljan182532}}

===Post-war===
At some point after the [[Human-Covenant War]], Section Three began to develop [[Project BLACKBALL]], a [[War Games|simulation]] to help train [[Spartan Operations|Spartans]] and science teams deployed on [[Halo Array|Halo rings]].<ref name="reach">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-reaching-out ''Halo Waypoint:'' Canon Fodder - Reaching Out]</ref>

==Duties==
Section Three's main responsibility is special projects for use within the UNSC. With that, it also oversees all of the various groups who do this.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/factions/oni '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Universe - Factions - ONI'']</ref> This has lead to the creation of many assets such as the [[NOVA bomb]], the MJOLNIR project, and many other "black ops."<ref name="pedia">''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', pg. ??</ref>

===Reception===
Though a few of Section III's programs are well known and celebrated for their success, the Marines and top brass of the UNSC treat most with contempt. This is especially true of the Spartans, who are regarded as "freaks" by some humans.

==Branches==
*[[Beta-3 Division]]
*[[Beta-5 Division]]
**[[SPARTAN-III program]]
**[[Asymmetrical Action Group]]
*[[Delta-6 Division]]
*[[Materials Group]]

==Assets==
===Personnel===
*[[Vice Admiral|VADM]] [[Danforth Whitcomb]]
*[[Vice Admiral|VADM]] [[Hieronymus Michael Stanforth]]
*[[Rear Admiral (Lower Half)|RADM]] [[Ned Rich]]
*[[Captain (Navy)|CAPT]] [[Aaron G. Gibson]]
*[[Lieutenant Commander|LCDR]] [[Jilan al-Cygni]]
*[[Major (UNSC)|MAJ]] [[John Smith]]
*[[Clarence]]
*[[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]]
*[[Codename: SURGEON]]
*[[Codename: FIXER]]

===Facilities===
Section Three had facilies on various [[human colonies]], including [[Meridian]], [[Algolis]], and [[Ariel]].<ref name="halseyjournaljan182532">''[[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition]]'' - Bonus Item: ''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]'', January 18, 2532</ref>

==Trivia==
In the epilogue of ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', the lighter carried by [[Avery Johnson]] bears an [[ORION Project]] emblem, with Section Three's name on it, although this is difficult to see in-game.<ref>[https://twitter.com/zeddikins/status/835109410015936513 '''Twitter''': ''Lord Zedd'' - "johnson got dat @ONISEC3 lighter"]</ref>

In ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' the Section 3 logo appears on a crate of supplies,{{Ref/Game|Id=Ref ID|H5G|Crate in Forge}} this same exact crate was later used in [[Season 02: Lone Wolves]] of ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' as a prop in the [[Avery J. Johnson Academy of Military Science]] firing range.{{Ref/Game|Id=Alpha|HI|Alpha Pack}}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:HING Season 02 Section 3 Crate.png|The crate texture in ''Halo Infinite'' featuring the logo.
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
**''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]''
*''[[Halo: Mortal Dictata]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Mo}}
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==Sources==
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{{Office of Naval Intelligence}}
[[Category:Office of Naval Intelligence]]