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{{Title|''Section 3 ARG''}}
{{Title|''Section III ARG''}}
{{Status|RealWorld}}
{{Era|RW}}
{{Under construction}}
[[File:Section_3_Glyph.png|thumb|250px|Section 3 ARG Logo.]]
{{Quote|STAY VIGILANT AND REMEMBER ALWAYS: SURFACE IS NOTHING, TRUE VALUE IS NOT EASILY WON, TRUST NO ONE... BUT LEARN WHEN TO TRUST|Motto of ''Section 3 TOTS''}}


The '''''Section 3 ARG''''' was an [[alternate reality game]] done by [[343 Industries]]. The ARG was a campaign that spread out through ''[[Halo 4]]'' and ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''. It was a forum-based campaign that also spread into chat groups, trailers, and even in ''Halo 4''.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/d76f090378914a9bb85312f87cf09b99/topics/classified---hydrai-thread---glyph-codes/22f445b5-65c9-4843-9069-69b32cc4eeb0/posts '''Halo Waypoint Forums''' - ''CLASSIFIED - HYDRAI THREAD - GLYPH CODES'']</ref>
The '''''Section 3 ARG''''' was an [[alternate reality game]] done by [[343 Industries]]. The ARG was a campaign that spread out through ''[[Halo 4]]'' and ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''. It was a forum-based campaign that also spread into chat groups, trailers, and even in ''Halo 4''.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/d76f090378914a9bb85312f87cf09b99/topics/classified---hydrai-thread---glyph-codes/22f445b5-65c9-4843-9069-69b32cc4eeb0/posts '''Halo Waypoint Forums''' - ''CLASSIFIED - HYDRAI THREAD - GLYPH CODES'']</ref>


==Campaign Summary==
==Campaign Summary==
The campaign started on October 12, 2012, with a symbol appearing in the [[Making Halo 4: Infinity Multiplayer]] trailer.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmOoGucyMNg '''Youtube''' ''Making Halo 4: Infinity Multiplayer'']</ref>
The campaign started on October 12th 2012, with a symbol appearing in the [[Making Halo 4: Infinity Multiplayer]] trailer. <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmOoGucyMNg '''Youtube''' ''Making Halo 4: Infinity Multiplayer'']</ref>


The campaign lasted for two years, giving fans a look into the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s [[Office of Naval Intelligence#Section Three|Section Three]] and also insight into the experiments they did. Users found glyphs that led to codes being discovered for use on [[Halo Waypoint]] (now only on the [[Xbox 360]]). While the users found codes, an [[AI]] that was originally meant to help them turned against them, giving the puzzles for the ARG.
The campaign lasted for two years, giving fans a look into the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]'s [[Office of Naval Intelligence#Section Three|Section Three]] and also insight into the experiments they did. Users found glyphs that led to codes being discovered for use on [[Halo Waypoint]] (now only on the [[Xbox 360]]). While the users found codes, an [[AI]] that was originally meant to help them turned against them, giving the puzzles for the ARG.


The campaign ended on November 11, 2014 after Sec3OP36516, the main handler at the time, stopped posting after having a mini-forum game with the players.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/84ad72a8b51847978545f685f651fc15/topics/second-chance-spartan-love---final-code/d7fb3a55-7b4d-430c-8dd5-34db27f73776/posts?page=12#post223 '''Halo Waypoint Forums''' - ''SECOND CHANCE SPARTAN LOVE - FINAL CODE'']</ref>
The campaign ended on November 11th 2014 after Sec3OP36516, the main handler at the time, stopped posting after having a mini-forum game with the players.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/84ad72a8b51847978545f685f651fc15/topics/second-chance-spartan-love---final-code/d7fb3a55-7b4d-430c-8dd5-34db27f73776/posts?page=12#post223 '''Halo Waypoint Forums''' - ''SECOND CHANCE SPARTAN LOVE - FINAL CODE'']</ref>


==Story overview==
==Story Overview==
===Prologue===
===Prologue===
In [[2552]], during the [[Battle of Reach]], a Spartan team including Spartan Nola and Spartan NV66, was sent to protect Section 3 Intel, including highly valuable research specs for improving Mjolnir Armor.  
In [[2552]], during the [[Battle of Reach]], a Spartan team including Spartan Nola and Spartan NV66, was sent to protect Section 3 Intel, including highly valuable research specs for improving Mjolnir Armor.  
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===Year 1 Glyph Hunting===
===Year 1 Glyph Hunting===
*'''Real-life: October 12 - November 3, 2012(This operation was more accurately ongoing throughout the entire ARG)'''
*'''Real-life: October 12th - November 3rd 2012'''
In [[2557]], several Forerunner glyph-encrypted data traffic started to happen. The data was detected by [[Office of Naval Intelligence#Section Three|Section Three]] personnel that formed codes. Section 3 also noted to its operatives about other terminals that suggested access to new domain data archives, though the data decryption could only be completed aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}.
In [[2557]], several forerunner glyph-encrypted data traffic started to happen. The data was detected by [[Office of Naval Intelligence#Section Three|Section Three]] personnel that formed codes. Section 3 also noted to its operatives about other terminals that suggested access to new domain data archives, though the data decryption could only be completed aboard the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}.


===Year 1 Time capsule===
===Year 1 Time capsule===
*'''Real-life: November 4–8, 2012'''
*'''Real-life: November 4th - November 8th 2012'''
A Section 3 operative arrives called ''Sec3OP36516'', he scans the Waypoint forums for tags and find them.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/d76f090378914a9bb85312f87cf09b99/topics/decrypting-section-3-updated-11-15/ac259b2e-f8d7-4e14-a85f-8c4f3493bcdf/posts?page=33#post649 '''Halo Waypoint forums''' ''- DECRYPTING SECTION 3'']</ref> He then tells the players about valuable Intel that was sent from Reach to a remote archival station, prior to the fall that a spartan team sent, and sends a coded message with a data node (Time capsule). He also suggests players to keep an eye out for transmissions in numerous places.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/d76f090378914a9bb85312f87cf09b99/topics/decrypting-section-3-updated-11-15/ac259b2e-f8d7-4e14-a85f-8c4f3493bcdf/posts?page=40#post782 '''Halo Waypoint Forums''' ''- DECRYPTING SECTION 3 Time Capsule 1'']</ref>
A Section 3 operative arrives called ''Sec3OP36516'', he scans the Waypoint forums for tags and find them.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/d76f090378914a9bb85312f87cf09b99/topics/decrypting-section-3-updated-11-15/ac259b2e-f8d7-4e14-a85f-8c4f3493bcdf/posts?page=33#post649 '''Halo Waypoint forums''' ''- DECRYPTING SECTION 3'']</ref> He then tells the players about valuable Intel that was sent from Reach to a remote archival station, prior to the fall that a spartan team sent, and sends a coded message with a data node(Time capsule). He also suggests players to keep an eye out for transmissions in numerous places.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/d76f090378914a9bb85312f87cf09b99/topics/decrypting-section-3-updated-11-15/ac259b2e-f8d7-4e14-a85f-8c4f3493bcdf/posts?page=40#post782 '''Halo Waypoint Forums''' ''- DECRYPTING SECTION 3 Imp post 2'']</ref>


Starting to use the key to the Time capsule lead to a transmissions detailing it, saying how it was lost for almost 4 years, and that Section 3 operatives are now trying to access it. This lead to the players finding emblems.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/d76f090378914a9bb85312f87cf09b99/topics/decrypting-section-3-updated-11-15/ac259b2e-f8d7-4e14-a85f-8c4f3493bcdf/posts?page=65#post1292 '''Halo Waypoint forums''' ''- DECRYPTING SECTION 3 Time Capsule 2'']</ref>
Starting to use the key to the Time capsule lead to a transmissions detailing it, saying how it was lost for almost 4 years, and that Section 3 operatives are now trying to access it. This lead to the players finding emblems.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/d76f090378914a9bb85312f87cf09b99/topics/decrypting-section-3-updated-11-15/ac259b2e-f8d7-4e14-a85f-8c4f3493bcdf/posts?page=65#post1292 '''Halo Waypoint forums''' ''- DECRYPTING SECTION 3 Imp post 3'']</ref>


''SEC3OP1024350'' another Section 3 operative posted giving information, and urged the players to ignore the emblems they found stating they were fake and that the timeline did not match.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/d76f090378914a9bb85312f87cf09b99/topics/decrypting-section-3-updated-11-15/ac259b2e-f8d7-4e14-a85f-8c4f3493bcdf/posts?page=66#post1319 '''Halo Waypoint Forums''' ''- DECRYPTING SECTION 3 Time Capsule 3'']</ref> During this ''Sec3OP36516'' gave the players ONI journal extracts that gave them hints on what to do in the puzzles. One hint specifically went on how to avoid distractions which was relating to how ''SEC3OP1024350'' was trying to divert the players attentions.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/d76f090378914a9bb85312f87cf09b99/topics/decrypting-section-3-updated-11-15/ac259b2e-f8d7-4e14-a85f-8c4f3493bcdf/posts?page=68#post1350 '''Halo Waypoint forums''' ''- DECRYPTING SECTION 3 Time capsule 4'']</ref>
''SEC3OP1024350'' another Section 3 operative posted giving information, and urged the players to ignore the emblems they found stating they were fake and that the timeline did not match.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/d76f090378914a9bb85312f87cf09b99/topics/decrypting-section-3-updated-11-15/ac259b2e-f8d7-4e14-a85f-8c4f3493bcdf/posts?page=66#post1319 '''Halo Waypoint Forums''' ''- DECRYPTING SECTION 3 Imp post 4'']</ref> During this ''Sec3OP36516'' gave the players ONI journal extracts that gave them hints on what to do in the puzzles. One hint specifically went on how to avoid distractions which was relating to how ''SEC3OP1024350'' was trying to divert the players attentions.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/d76f090378914a9bb85312f87cf09b99/topics/decrypting-section-3-updated-11-15/ac259b2e-f8d7-4e14-a85f-8c4f3493bcdf/posts?page=68#post1350 '''Halo Waypoint forums''' ''- DECRYPTING SECTION 3 Imp post 4'']</ref>


''Sec3OP36516'' then went over the events that spread over the past month. Giving the goal to the players that the mission was uncovering data from transmissions to obtain technical specs for both spartan armor and spartan insignia's.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/d76f090378914a9bb85312f87cf09b99/topics/decrypting-section-3-updated-11-15/ac259b2e-f8d7-4e14-a85f-8c4f3493bcdf/posts?page=89#post1769 '''Halo Waypoint forums''' ''- DECRYPTING SECTION 3 1st Month Overview'']</ref> Following this several sent PM's about the glyphs on [[Requiem]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/d76f090378914a9bb85312f87cf09b99/topics/decrypting-section-3-updated-11-15/ac259b2e-f8d7-4e14-a85f-8c4f3493bcdf/posts?page=93#post1856 '''Halo Waypoint forums''' ''- DECRYPTING SECTION 3 Message 1'']</ref>
''Sec3OP36516'' then went over the events that spread over the past month. Giving the goal to the players that the mission was uncovering data from transmissions to obtain technical specs for both spartan armor and spartan insignia's.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/d76f090378914a9bb85312f87cf09b99/topics/decrypting-section-3-updated-11-15/ac259b2e-f8d7-4e14-a85f-8c4f3493bcdf/posts?page=89#post1769 '''Halo Waypoint forums''' ''- DECRYPTING SECTION 3 1st Month Overview'']</ref> Following this several sent PM's about the glyphs on [[Requiem]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/d76f090378914a9bb85312f87cf09b99/topics/decrypting-section-3-updated-11-15/ac259b2e-f8d7-4e14-a85f-8c4f3493bcdf/posts?page=93#post1856 '''Halo Waypoint forums''' ''- DECRYPTING SECTION 3 Message 1'']</ref>


''SEC3OP1024350'' admitted its account was compromised and with the help of Section 1 it got control again.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/d76f090378914a9bb85312f87cf09b99/topics/decrypting-section-3-updated-11-15/ac259b2e-f8d7-4e14-a85f-8c4f3493bcdf/posts?page=129#post2563 '''Halo Waypoint forums''' ''- DECRYPTING SECTION 3 Time Capsule 5'']</ref> ''Sec3OP36516'' then said to ignore him, as his account had previously been compromised.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/d76f090378914a9bb85312f87cf09b99/topics/decrypting-section-3-updated-11-15/ac259b2e-f8d7-4e14-a85f-8c4f3493bcdf/posts?page=130#post2586 '''Halo Waypoint forums''' ''- DECRYPTING SECTION 3 Time Capsule 6'']</ref> Though ''SEC3OP1024350'' announced that the Spartan team who sent that transmitted the data had an infiltrator, he also sends a call-sign.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/d76f090378914a9bb85312f87cf09b99/topics/decrypting-section-3-updated-11-15/ac259b2e-f8d7-4e14-a85f-8c4f3493bcdf/posts?page=137#post2736 '''Halo Waypoint forums''' ''- DECRYPTING SECTION 3 Time Capsule 7'']</ref> This call sign turns out to be valid.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/d76f090378914a9bb85312f87cf09b99/topics/decrypting-section-3-updated-11-15/ac259b2e-f8d7-4e14-a85f-8c4f3493bcdf/posts?page=140#post2791 '''Halo Waypoint forums''' ''- DECRYPTING SECTION 3 Time Capsule 8'']</ref>
''SEC3OP1024350'' admitted its account was compromised and with the help of Section 1 it got control again. <ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/d76f090378914a9bb85312f87cf09b99/topics/decrypting-section-3-updated-11-15/ac259b2e-f8d7-4e14-a85f-8c4f3493bcdf/posts?page=129#post2563 '''Halo Waypoint forums''' ''- DECRYPTING SECTION 3 Comp1'']</ref> ''Sec3OP36516'' then said to ignore him due to the fact that his account was previously compromised.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/d76f090378914a9bb85312f87cf09b99/topics/decrypting-section-3-updated-11-15/ac259b2e-f8d7-4e14-a85f-8c4f3493bcdf/posts?page=130#post2586 '''Halo Waypoint forums''' ''- DECRYPTING SECTION 3 Comp2'']</ref> Though ''SEC3OP1024350'' announced that the spartan team who sent that transmitted the data had a infiltrator, he also sends a call-sign.<ref>[
https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/d76f090378914a9bb85312f87cf09b99/topics/decrypting-section-3-updated-11-15/ac259b2e-f8d7-4e14-a85f-8c4f3493bcdf/posts?page=137#post2736 '''Halo Waypoint forums''' ''- DECRYPTING SECTION 3 Comp3'']</ref> This call sign turns out to be valid.<ref>[
https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/d76f090378914a9bb85312f87cf09b99/topics/decrypting-section-3-updated-11-15/ac259b2e-f8d7-4e14-a85f-8c4f3493bcdf/posts?page=140#post2791 '''Halo Waypoint forums''' ''- DECRYPTING SECTION 3 Comp4'']</ref>


Players then created a chat page that is then used by the operatives.
Players then create a chat page that is then used by the operatives.


The time capsule datanode is then cracked leading to the [[RAIDER-class Mjolnir]] being finished.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/d76f090378914a9bb85312f87cf09b99/topics/decrypting-section-3-updated-11-15/ac259b2e-f8d7-4e14-a85f-8c4f3493bcdf/posts?page=164#post3269 '''Halo Waypoint forums''' ''- DECRYPTING SECTION 3 Time Capsule 9'']</ref> This also causes operation codename 'FA15E' to activate.<ref>[https://twitter.com/PhylGodce/status/266770740903305216 '''Twitter''' ''-Phyl Godce account'']</ref>
The time capsule datanode is then cracked leading to the Raider-class Mjolnir being finished. This also causes operation codename 'FA15E' to activate.<ref>[https://twitter.com/PhylGodce/status/266770740903305216 '''Twitter''' ''-Phyl Godce account'']</ref>


===Year 1 enter hydrAi===
===Year 1 hydrAi===
*'''Real-life: November 9, 2012 - November 11, 2012'''
*'''Real-life: November 9th 2012'''
An AI called ''hydrAi'' appeared asking for a number, giving curious responses every time one was given. During this time it was stated that ''Sec3OP36516's'' account was hijacked by a virus in ''hydrAi'', but after the correct number was given to ''hydrAi'', it freed the virus from it and also allowed ''Sec3OP36516'' access to his account again.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/d76f090378914a9bb85312f87cf09b99/topics/classified---hydrai-thread---glyph-codes/22f445b5-65c9-4843-9069-69b32cc4eeb0/posts?page=42#post826 '''Halo Waypoint forums'' ''- CLASSIFIED - HYDRAI THREAD - GLYPH CODES enter hydrAi'']</ref>
An AI called hydrAi appeared.


After this, operatives were then tasked by ''hydrAi'' to complete 1,000,000 [[War Games]] simulations, the reason for this steep number was for required field and simulation data for upcoming decryption algorithms.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/d76f090378914a9bb85312f87cf09b99/topics/classified---hydrai-thread---glyph-codes/22f445b5-65c9-4843-9069-69b32cc4eeb0/posts?page=43#post858 '''Halo Waypoint forums'' ''- CLASSIFIED - HYDRAI THREAD - GLYPH CODES enter hydrAi 2'']</ref>
===Year 2(2013)===
In [[2558]], Section 3 personnel were also enlisted to help decode large sets of data relating to new designs for Spartan Armor which was [[RAIDER-class Mjolnir]]. During the obtaining and decoding of the data, HydrAi and other character fought to hide or reveal the details.


===Year 2 (2013)===
===Year 3(2014)===
During the obtaining and decoding of the data, HydrAi and other character fought to hide or reveal the details.
At the end Section 3 Operatives were successful and the data was recovered. Therefore enhancing the armor. This data also helped enhance [[War Games]] Simulations.
 
===Year 3 (2014)===
At the end, Section 3 Operatives were successful and the data was recovered, enhancing the armor. This data also helped enhance [[War Games]] Simulations.


==Items of note==
==Items of note==
===Characters===
===Characters===
*'''Sec3OP36516''': Also known as BC, was the Section 3 "TOTS" Commander, their messages were often in Red.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/players/sec3op36516 '''Halo Waypoint''' ''- Sec3OP36516 Profile'']</ref>
*'''Sec3OP36516''': Section 3 "TOTS" Commander.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/players/sec3op36516 '''Halo Waypoint''' ''- Sec3OP36516 Profile'']</ref>
 
*'''SEC3OP1024350''': Rouge operative, who assisted in creation of FA15E.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/players/SEC3OP1024350 '''Halo Waypoint''' ''- SEC3OP1024350 Profile'']</ref>
*'''SEC3OP1024350''': Rouge operative, who assisted in creation of FA15E.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/players/SEC3OP1024350 '''Halo Waypoint''' ''- SEC3OP1024350 Profile'']</ref>
 
*'''SEC0OP4243''': Section 0 operative that handles internal affairs.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/players/SEC0OP4243 '''Halo Waypoint''' ''- SEC0OP4243 Profile'']</ref>
*'''SEC0OP4243''': Section 0 operative, who often messaged in Blue, that handles internal affairs.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/players/SEC0OP4243 '''Halo Waypoint''' ''- SEC0OP4243 Profile'']</ref>  
 
*'''ViolentORKid''': Section 3 Operative who was captured and rescued.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/players/SViolentORKid '''Halo Waypoint''' ''- ViolentORKid Profile'']</ref>
*'''ViolentORKid''': Section 3 Operative who was captured and rescued.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/players/SViolentORKid '''Halo Waypoint''' ''- ViolentORKid Profile'']</ref>
**'''emergent/interference''': Two entities that appeared as the product of  'robotic cells' meshing with ViolentORKid's consciousness.
*'''hydrAi''': An AI brought to help the players in the ARG, who eventually went Rogue.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/players/hydrAi '''Halo Waypoint''' ''- hydrAi Profile'']</ref>
*'''hydrAi''': An AI brought to help the players in the ARG, who eventually went Rogue.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/players/hydrAi '''Halo Waypoint''' ''- hydrAi Profile'']</ref>
**'''radialsim''': A peripheral defense branch of hydrAi that was deleted by fa15e.
**'''radialsim''': A branch of HydrAi.
**'''​AquAia''': Remnant fragment of hydrAi when it went against the players.
**'''​AquAia''': Remnant fragment of Rogue-HydrAi.
**'''fa15e''': A failsafe virus that corrupted hydrAi.
*'''tetraRai''': Another AI brought to help the players.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/players/SEC0OP4243 '''Halo Waypoint''' ''- tetraRai Profile'']</ref>
 
*'''tetraRai''': A dumb AI brought in to help Section 3 operatives before it was destroyed during the assult on hydrAi.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/players/SEC0OP4243 '''Halo Waypoint''' ''- tetraRai Profile'']</ref>
 
*'''Spartan NOLA''': A Spartan who became MIA on Reach in 2552.
*'''Spartan NOLA''': A Spartan who became MIA on Reach in 2552.
*'''Spartan NV66''': A Spartan who became MIA on Reach in 2552.
*'''Spartan NV66''': A Spartan who became MIA on Reach in 2552.


===Misc===
===Misc===
*'''UNSC BULLETIN''': This was the in-universe name for the [[Halo Bulletin]].
*'''Section 3 TOTS''': Section 3 TOTS is a subsection of Section 3 dedicated with the recovery, analyzing, and decoding, of data that Section 3 is stuck with. Its Commander is Sec3OP36516.
*'''GLOBAL SOCIAL NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS''': This was the in-universe name for social media.
*'''Yanumas''': Yanumas is a holiday celebrated on November 15th with the first one celebrated in 2557. It is often referenced by the cast of characters in the ARG.<ref name=misc1>[http://onisection3.enjin.com/forum/page/9/m/9298795/viewthread/4839253-irc-chatlog-feel-free-to-update-periodically/filter/most-views '''Section 3 Old Chat Record''' ''Page 99'']</ref>
*'''UNDERGROUND ONI FORUM OF CLASSIFIED DISCUSSION''': This was the in-universe name for the thread "Decrypting Section 3".
*'''AC-54''': The [[Hull classification symbol]] of a frigate used by ''ViolentORKid'' returning from a "bad" date on November 15th 2557.<ref name=misc1/>
*'''[[Tip of the Shadow|Section 3 Tip of the Shadow(TOTS)]]''': Tip of the Shadow is a subsection of Section 3 dedicated with the recovery, analyzing, and decoding, of data that Section 3 is stuck with. Its Commander is Sec3OP36516.
*'''[[Yanumas]]''': Yanumas is a holiday celebrated on November 15 with the first one celebrated in 2557. Usually mentioned that in some galactic timezones, it is already Yanumas. It is often referenced by the cast of characters in the ARG.<ref name=misc1>[http://onisection3.enjin.com/forum/page/9/m/9298795/viewthread/4839253-irc-chatlog-feel-free-to-update-periodically/filter/most-views '''Section 3 Old Chat Record''' ''Page 99'']</ref>
*'''AC-54''': The [[Hull classification symbol]] of a frigate used by ''ViolentORKid'' returning from a "bad" date on November 15, 2557.<ref name=misc1/>


==Post-game==
==Post-game==
Unofficially some of the handlers came back after they left 343i, this led to some of the players opening some of the cookies that were missed during the original run of the ARG.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/1ff61771b8f64a9a9e18b900039843cb/topics/dcd6d5dgebdaedeed3daedd6ebeibjedd6ejdidc/65ccdd13-22df-4cf2-b971-9caeecb604b7/posts?page=1 '''Halo Waypoint Forums''' - ''DCD6D5DGEBDAEDEED3DAEDD6EBEIBJEDD6EJDIDC'']</ref>
Unofficially some of the handlers came back after they left 343i, this led to some of the players opening some of the cookies that was missed during original run of the ARG.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/forums/1ff61771b8f64a9a9e18b900039843cb/topics/dcd6d5dgebdaedeed3daedd6ebeibjedd6ejdidc/65ccdd13-22df-4cf2-b971-9caeecb604b7/posts?page=1 '''Halo Waypoint Forums''' - ''DCD6D5DGEBDAEDEED3DAEDD6EBEIBJEDD6EJDIDC'']</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Section3ARGRed.png|October 25, 2012: First transmission.
File:Section3ARGRed.png|October 25th 2012: First transmission.
File:Second Transmission.jpg|November 2, 2012: Second transmission.
File:Second Transmission.jpg|November 2nd 2012: Second transmission.
File:Section 3 transmission3.jpg|November 5, 2012: Third transmission.
File:Section 3 transmission3.jpg|November 5th 2012: Third transmission.
File:HydrAi hologram.png|hydrAi's symbol.
File:Original Classfied medal.png|The original Halo Waypoint Medal players got for taking part of the ARG.
File:Sectionn_3_TOTS_classified_medal.png|Halo Waypoint Medal player got for taking part of the ARG.
File:Section 3 ARG Logo.png|Fan-made Section 3 ARG logo that was adapted into a puzzle.
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==Sources==
==Sources==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/topic/287-onis-section-3-tots/?do=findComment&comment=157994 List of Sources]
*[http://www.haloarchive.com/forum/topic/287-onis-section-3-tots/?do=findComment&comment=157994 List of Sources]


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