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The '''symbols of the [[UNSC]]''' are the symbols used to identify the organization and its branches.
The '''symbols of the [[UNSC]]''' are the symbols used to identify the organization and its branches.


==Types==
==Symbols==
===Organization symbols===
===UNSC logo===
====UNSC====
*'''Human-Covenant war era''' - This symbol saw its earliest uses in [[2525]].<ref>''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]'', [[Halo: Collateral Damage Issue 1|Issue #1]]</ref> A slightly simplified version of the logo was used at [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]] in 2526.<ref>''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''</ref> The logo continued to see use through much of 2552.<ref name="h3storm"/><ref name="hrnobleactual"/> By [[2557]], the logo was almost wholly replaced by a new logo.<ref name="h4infinity"/> Though the Covenant war logo was still used on the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} at this point.<ref>''Halo 4'', campaign level, [[Reclaimer (level)|Reclaimer]]</ref> Due to the disappearance of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} in [[2531]], equipment and uniforms from the ship use the Human-Covenant war era logo in [[2559]].<ref>''[[Halo Wars 2]]''</ref> At some point after [[2561]], the [[Echo 216's pilot|pilot]] of [[Pelican]] ''[[Echo 216]]'' still used this logo.<ref>''[[Halo Infinite]]'', [[Halo Infinite - E3 2019 - Discover Hope Trailer|Discover Hope]]</ref>
*'''"Eagle, Globe, and Banner"''' - Or EGB for short, is a logo that has been used by the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] since its inception. During the Covenant War it was used in place of Marine specific insignias for most units.{{Ref/Site|Id=rookie|https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/cosplay-guide-the-rookie|Halo Waypoint|Cosplay Guide: The Rookie}} This logo was used on the wings of [[UNSC frigate]]s,{{Ref/Level|Id=h3storm|[[Halo 3]]|[[The Storm]]}}{{Ref/Level|[[Halo: Reach]]|[[Tip of the Spear]]}} on [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]],{{Ref/Level|Id=hrnobleactual|Halo: Reach|[[Noble Actual]]}} and on the sides of vehicles like the [[M12B Warthog]].{{Ref/Reuse|h2achaingun}} The logo was also used on some hats,{{Ref/Game|[[Halo Wars 2]]|Detail=[[James Cutter]] model}} and [[Unidentified UNSC medal|a medal]].<ref>''[[Believe]]'', [[:File:H3 Believe Print Ad medal ad.jpg|Print ad]]</ref>


:The Human-Covenant war version saw its earliest uses in [[2525]].<ref>''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]'', [[Halo: Collateral Damage Issue 1|Issue #1]]</ref> A slightly simplified version of the logo was used at [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]] in 2526.<ref>''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''</ref> The logo continued to see use through much of 2552.{{Ref/Reuse|h3storm}}{{Ref/Reuse|hrnobleactual}} By [[2557]], the logo was almost wholly replaced by a new logo.{{Ref/Reuse|h4infinity}} Though the Covenant war logo was still used on the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} at this point.{{Ref/Level|Halo 4|[[Reclaimer (level)|Reclaimer]]}} Due to the disappearance of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} in [[2531]], equipment and uniforms from the ship use the Human-Covenant war era logo in [[2559]].<ref name="Halo Wars 2">''[[Halo Wars 2]]''</ref> At some point after [[2560]], the [[Echo 216's pilot|pilot]] of [[Pelican]] ''[[Echo 216]]'' had a different, simplified version of this logo.<ref name="HICGP">''[[Halo Infinite]]'', trailer, [[Halo Infinite Campaign Gameplay Premiere|Campaign Gameplay Premiere]]</ref>
:This logo was used on the wings of [[UNSC frigate]]s,<ref name="h3storm">''[[Halo 3]]'', campaign level, [[The Storm]]</ref><ref>''[[Halo: Reach]]'', campaign level, [[Tip of the Spear]]</ref> on [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]],<ref name="hrnobleactual">''Halo: Reach'', campaign level, [[Noble Actual]]</ref> and on the sides of vehicles like the [[M12B Warthog]].<ref name="h2achaingun"/> The logo was also used on some hats.<ref>''[[Halo Wars 2]]'', [[James Cutter]] model</ref>
 
:This logo is often stenciled on equipment, and may be simplified in some applications.{{Ref/Reuse|rookie}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HINF - Emblem icon - Eddy the Eagle.png|The Interplanetary War era logo.
File:Halopedia Era UNSC.png|The Human-Covenant war era logo.
File:Halopedia Era UNSC.png|The Human-Covenant war era logo.
File:HR Promo Security Act.jpg|The Human-Covenant war era logo without the ribbon, in black.
File:HR Promo Security Act.jpg|The Human-Covenant war era logo without the ribbon, in black.
File:HR Promo Security Act 2.jpg|The Human-Covenant war era logo without the ribbon, in white.
File:HR Promo Security Act 2.jpg|The Human-Covenant war era logo without the ribbon, in white.
File:H4FUD UNSCLogo Alt.jpg|A simplified version of the logo, used occasionally in [[2526]].
File:H4FUD UNSCLogo Alt.jpg|A simplified version of the logo, used occasionally in [[2526]].
File:Merch UNSC Logo Black.svg|The simplified logo seen with Echo 216, in black.
File:Merch UNSC Logo White.svg|The simplified logo seen with Echo 216, in white.
</gallery>
</gallery>
*'''Post-war era''' - Its first uses were in late [[2552]], appearing on Warthogs and crates,<ref name="h2achaingun">''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', campaign model, [[M12 Chaingun Warthog]]</ref><ref>''Halo 2: Anniversary'', campaign model, [[:File:H2A Crates New UNSC Logo.png|Crates]]</ref> before becoming commonplace by [[2557]].<ref name="h4infinity">''[[Halo 4]]'', campaign level, [[Infinity (Halo 4 level)|Infinity]]</ref>


*'''Redesigned logo''' - Following the war, the UNSC's branding was overhauled resulting in a new logo. It can be described as bold, strong, and ascendant.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20120730133146/http://halo.xbox.com/blogs/Headlines/post/2012/07/25/The-Halo-Bulletin-72512.aspx ''Halo Waypoint:'' The Halo Bulletin: 7.25.12] (Defunct, copy on Wayback Machine)</ref>
:The logo, saw use on the side of the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}},<ref name="h4infinity"/> on the wings of {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}}s,<ref>''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 192</ref> and on the sides of vehicles.<ref name="h4infinity"/> A slightly modified version of the logo was used in the [[UNSC Tactical Simulator]], where the word "TACSIM" was added.<ref>''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'', Menu</ref> A partially colored version of the logo was painted on to the floor of a meeting room in [[HIGHCOM Facility Bravo-6]].<ref>''[[Halo: Escalation]]''</ref>
 
:However, this logo's first uses were in late [[2552]], appearing on Warthogs and crates,<ref name="h2achaingun">''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]'', campaign model, [[M12 Chaingun Warthog]]</ref><ref>''Halo 2: Anniversary'', campaign model, [[:File:H2A Crates New UNSC Logo.png|Crates]]</ref> before becoming commonplace by [[2557]].<ref name="h4infinity">''[[Halo 4]]'', campaign level, [[Infinity (Halo 4 level)|Infinity]]</ref>
 
:The logo, saw use on the side of the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}},{{Ref/Reuse|h4infinity}} on the wings of {{Class|Strident|heavy frigate}}s,<ref>''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', p. 192</ref> and on the sides of vehicles.{{Ref/Reuse|h4infinity}} A slightly modified version of the logo was used in the [[UNSC Tactical Simulator]], where the word "TACSIM" was added.<ref>''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'', Menu</ref> A partially colored version of the logo was painted on to the floor of a meeting room in [[HIGHCOM Facility Bravo-6]].{{Ref/Comic|[[Halo: Escalation]]}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:UNSC insignia (post-war).png|The post-war era logo.
File:UNSC insignia (post-war).png|The post-war era logo.
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File:TACSIM 1.png|A version of the logo used in the [[UNSC Tactical Simulator]]. Note the addition of "TACSIM" below "UNSC" in the center.
File:TACSIM 1.png|A version of the logo used in the [[UNSC Tactical Simulator]]. Note the addition of "TACSIM" below "UNSC" in the center.
</gallery>
</gallery>
 
===UNSC wordmark===
*'''[[Wikipedia:Wordmark|Wordmark]]''' - The UNSC made use of a wordmark as early as [[2552]], placing it on [[ODST armor]].{{Ref/Reuse|rookie}}
A specialized wordmark was used by the UNSC as early as [[2554]].<ref name="legendarydatadrop2"/> By 2557, Some fatigues also had the wordmark printed on it.<ref>''[[Halo 4]]'', [[The Commissioning]]</ref>
:A redesigned wordmark was used by the UNSC as early as [[2554]].{{Ref/Reuse|legendarydatadrop2}} By 2557, Some fatigues also had the wordmark printed on it.<ref>''[[Halo 4]]'', [[The Commissioning]]</ref>
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H4 UNSC logo.png|Redesigned wordmark.
File:H4 UNSC logo.png
</gallery>
</gallery>
 
===UNSCDF logo===
====UNSCDF====
Similar to the UNSC's Human-Covenant war era symbol, UNSCDF symbol's earliest sighting was in [[2525]].<ref>''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', [[:File:SSgt Avery Johnson, UNSC Marine Corps.JPG|Cover]]</ref> It continued use up until [[2552]].<ref>''Halo 3'', campaign level, [[Crow's Nest (level)|Crow's Nest]]</ref>
Similar to the "Eagle, Globe, and Banner" logo, the UNSCDF symbols earliest sighting was in [[2525]].<ref>''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]'', [[:File:SSgt Avery Johnson, UNSC Marine Corps.JPG|Cover]]</ref> It continued use up until [[2552]].{{Ref/Level|Halo 3|[[Crow's Nest]]}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Main-UNSC.png
File:Main-UNSC.png
</gallery>
</gallery>
====Navy====
===Branch logos===
*'''Navy logo''' - The navy's logo is composed of a delta, point upwards and away from a star, above several chevrons and layered over a globe. It was in use starting in at least [[2554]], being semi-transparent on papers used for official reports.<ref name="legendarydatadrop2">''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]'', [[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop 2]]</ref>
*'''[[Symbols of the Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI logos]]''' - ONI uses several symbols, including their seal<ref>''[[Halo Mythos]]'', p. 141</ref> and a logo similar in design to the UNSC's Human-Covenant war era logo.<ref>''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', [[Veronica Dare]] in-game model</ref>
<gallery>
File:UNSC Navy Logo.svg
</gallery>
*'''[[Symbols of the Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI logos]]''' - ONI uses several symbols, including their seal<ref>''[[Halo Mythos]]'', p. 141</ref> and a logo similar in design to the "Eagle, Globe, and Banner" logo.{{Ref/Game|[[Halo 3: ODST]]|Detail=[[Veronica Dare]] in-game model}}
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:ONI Seal 1.png|The seal of ONI.
File:ONI Seal 1.png|The seal of ONI.
File:ONI emblem.png|ONI's EGB derived symbol.
File:ONI emblem.png|ONI's UNSC derived symbol.
</gallery>
</gallery>
*'''[[ORION Project]] emblem''' - The ORION project had a number of associated emblems.
*'''Army logo''' - The army's logo is composed of a chevron and triangle with a star in it.  
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:ORIONpatch.png|An ORION emblem
File:UNSC-Army-logo1.png
File:Halo 3 ODST Orion.png|An ORION emblem seen on [[Avery Johnson]]'s lighter.
File:Journal OrionLogo.png|An ORION logo drawn by [[Catherine Halsey]]
</gallery>
</gallery>
*'''[[SPARTAN-II program]] emblem''' - The SPARTAN-II program had its own emblem.<ref>''[[Halo: Reach Legendary Edition]]''</ref>
*'''Navy logo''' - The navy's logo is composed of an arrow, point upwards and away from a star, above several chevrons and layered over a globe. It was in use starting in at least [[2554]], being semi-transparent on papers used for official reports.<ref name="legendarydatadrop2">''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]'', [[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop 2]]</ref>
<gallery>
File:Spartan-II Insignia.png|The SPARTAN-II emblem.
File:HE SpartanII Emblem Alt.png|A stylized version of the Spartan-II logo{{Ref/Book|HEnc|Page=85}}, notably worn by [[Douglas-042]].{{Ref/Game|HW}}
</gallery>
*'''Navy unit emblems'''
<gallery>
File:Blueteam.png|[[Blue Team]] emblem
File:UNSC-7thFleet.png|[[Seventh Fleet]] emblem
File:Omega Team emblem.svg|[[Team Omega]] emblem
</gallery>
 
====Air Force logos====
{{Main|UNSC Air Force}}
The Air Force's logo.
<gallery>
File:UNSC AF Logo.svg
</gallery>
 
====Army logos====
{{Main|UNSC Army}}
The army's logo is composed of a chevron and triangle with a star in it.
<gallery>
File:UNSC Army Logo.svg
</gallery>
 
====Marine Corps logos====
{{Main|UNSC Marine Corps}}
The Marine Corps' logo.
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:UNSC MC Logo.svg
File:UNSC-Navy-logo1.png
File:HINF - Emblem icon - Foundation Celebration.png
</gallery>
</gallery>
*'''ODST logo''' - The ODST's primary logo is composed of an [[M8823 drop pod]] with a flaming skull in the center. The logo was used on flags and etched into the caskets of deceased ODSTs.<ref>''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', [[The Life]]</ref> The logo was placed on [[Edward Buck]]'s version of the [[HELLJUMPER-class Mjolnir]].{{Ref/Game|[[Halo 5: Guardians]]|Detail=[[Edward Buck]] model}}
*'''ODST logo''' - The ODST's primary logo is composed of a [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle]], with a flaming skull in the center. The logo was used on flags and etched into the caskets of deceased ODSTs.<ref>''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'', [[The Life]]</ref> The logo was placed on [[Edward Buck]]'s version of the [[HELLJUMPER-class Mjolnir]].<ref>''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'', [[Edward Buck]] model</ref>
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:ODST Crest.png
File:ODST Crest.png
</gallery>
</gallery>
*'''[[Hellbringers]] logo''' - The Hellbringer logo consists of a flame, with a two tone pattern behind it.{{Ref/Reuse|Halo Wars 2}}
*'''[[Hellbringers]] logo''' - The Hellbringer logo consists of a flame, with a two tone pattern behind it.<ref>''[[Halo Wars 2]]''</ref>
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:HW2 Kinsano logo.png
File:HW2 Kinsano logo.png
</gallery>
*'''Marine unit emblems'''
<gallery>
File:7thODSTunitpatch.PNG|[[7th Shock Troops Battalion]] emblem
File:HW2 Sunray Patch.png|[[Sunray 1-1]] emblem
File:FireteamRaven NoWings Black.png|[[Fireteam Raven]] emblem
File:Helljumper 19th BN.png|[[19th Shock Troops Battalion]] emblem
</gallery>
</gallery>


====Spartan Operations logos====
===Emblems===
*'''[[Spartan Operations]] logo''' - The logo for Spartan Operations bore a resemblance to the SPARTAN-II emblem.
*'''[[Ship emblem]]''' - [[UNSC starship]]s occasionally have their own symbols.
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Spartan Branch insignia.png|The Spartan Operations logo
File:IAC Logo.png
File:PoA logo.png
File:Sof logo.png
</gallery>
</gallery>
*'''Spartan Operations unit emblems'''
<gallery>
File:Fireteam Apollo.png|[[Fireteam Apollo]] emblem
File:Halo 5 Fireteam castle.png|[[Fireteam Castle]] emblem
File:Crimson Emblem.png|[[Fireteam Crimson]] emblem
File:Majestic Emblem.png|[[Fireteam Majestic]] emblem
File:Osiris.png|[[Fireteam Osiris]] emblem
</gallery>
===Vehicle symbols===
*'''[[UNSC roundel]]''' - The UNSC roundel was used on a manner of UNSC vehicles, including [[AV-14 Hornet]]s, [[Pelican]]s, and the [[M313 Elephant]]s.
*'''[[UNSC roundel]]''' - The UNSC roundel was used on a manner of UNSC vehicles, including [[AV-14 Hornet]]s, [[Pelican]]s, and the [[M313 Elephant]]s.
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:SLoftus-UNSC-MarineAir.png|The roundel
File:SLoftus-UNSC-MarineAir.png|The roundel
</gallery>
</gallery>
*'''[[Crew emblem]]''' - The crew emblem is a symbol associated with the crew of [[UNSC starship]]s.<ref>''[[Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo]]'', Shield World, p. 71</ref>
*'''Unit emblem''' - Numerous units within the UNSC have their own emblems, uniquely related to the unit the emblem belongs to.
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:IAC Logo.png
File:Blueteam.png|[[Blue Team]] emblem
File:PoA logo.png
File:Halo 5 Fireteam castle.png|[[Fireteam Castle]] emblem
File:Sof logo.png
File:UNSC-7thFleet.png|[[Seventh Fleet]] emblem
File:H4 Infinity logo.png
File:7thODSTunitpatch.PNG|[[7th Shock Troops Battalion]] emblem
</gallery>
</gallery>


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The ONI logo is a usable emblem and nameplate in the ''Master Chief Collection''.
The ONI logo is a usable emblem and nameplate in the ''Master Chief Collection''.


As part of the ''Halodays Season'', a special nameplate for the MCC was added featuring the "Eagle, Globe, and Banner" in a sweater.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-update-december-2019 ''Halo Waypoint:'' MCC Development Update - December 2019]</ref>
As part of the ''Halodays Season'', a special nameplate for the MCC was added featuring the UNSC's Covenant War logo in a sweater.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/mcc-development-update-december-2019 ''Halo Waypoint:'' MCC Development Update - December 2019]</ref>
 
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
===''Halo 5: Guardians''===
{{Main|Halo 5: Guardians}}
{{Main|Halo 5: Guardians}}
The post-war UNSC logo, the ONI seal, the Navy's logo, the Army's logo, and the ODST logo as well as several unit logos are all [[Emblems]], acquirable through the [[Requisition system]].
The post-war UNSC logo, the ONI seal, the Navy's logo, the Army's logo, and the ODST logo as well as several unit logos are all [[Multiplayer emblems]], acquirable through the [[Requisition system]].
 
==Trivia==
A special version of the "Eagle, Globe, and Banner" was created for GlobalGiving's Coronavirus Relief Fund. This special logo is simplified and features a yellow ribbon with the words "#WeGotThisSpartans" along it.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Halo/status/1250046752268275714 ''Twitter'' - "Be a hero. Support those most in need by contributing to @GlobalGiving's Coronavirus Relief Fund through our #WeGotThisSpartans campaign.⁣"]</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:HN ONISuit Concept.jpg|''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'' concept art featuring both types of UNSC logos.
File:HN ONISuit Concept.jpg|''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'' concept art featuring both types of UNSC logos.
File:SLoftus-UNSC-Sword Wings.png|A symbol used by the UNSC post-Covenant war, with a currently unknown meaning.
File:SLoftus-UNSC-Sword Wings.png|A symbol used by the UNSC post-Covenant war, with a currently unknown meaning.
File:HINF UNSCLogo.png|UNSC logo used as a manufacturer in ''Halo Infinite''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
<references/>
 
[[Category:UNSC Identification]]
{{United Nations Space Command}}
 
[[Category:UNSC identification]]

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