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==''Halo: Combat Evolved''==
==''Halo: Combat Evolved''==
[[File:Marines on the Battlefield.jpg|thumb|Several Marines fighting along side the [[John-117|Master Chief]] to take the [[Control Room]] of [[Installation 04]].]]
[[File:Marines on the Battlefield.jpg|thumb|Several Marines fighting along side the [[John-117|Master Chief]] to take the [[Control Room]] of [[Installation 04]].]]
The Marines appear in the first six levels of ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. Aside from assisting the player in combat, Marines can also be used to provide extra firepower on certain vehicles such as [[Warthog]]s and [[Scorpion Tank]]s. In-game, they are unable to operate the vehicles themselves, but they are capable of piloting {{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}}, albeit clumsily.
In ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', almost all Marines carry [[MA5B assault rifle]]s, though occasionally they can be seen with a [[Sniper Rifle]] (as seen in the level 'Assault on the Control Room' and 'Halo') or the [[Shotgun]] (as seen in the level '343 Guilty Spark'), and very rarely the Covenant [[Needler]] or {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}} (as seen in the levels 'Assault on the Control Room' and 'Truth and Reconciliation') to give them an advantage against shielded enemies.


Marines wield [[MA5B assault rifle]]s as their primary weapon. However, they can sometimes be seen wielding other weapons such as the [[Sniper Rifle]] (as seen in the level 'Assault on the Control Room' and 'Halo'), the [[Shotgun]] (as seen in the level '343 Guilty Spark'), and even Covenant [[Needler]] or {{Pattern|Okarda'phaa|plasma rifle}} (as seen in the levels 'Assault on the Control Room' and 'Truth and Reconciliation') to give them an advantage against shielded enemies. Marines also often utilize [[Fragmentation Grenade]]s (mainly when Ghosts get near or on a group of Elites) in combat. They are relatively accurate with their weapons, with a hit percentage upwards of 50%.  
They are relatively accurate with these weapons, with a hit percentage upwards of 50%, often firing in short bursts with the Assault Rifle, killing a [[Grunt]] in one or two bursts, knocking a [[Kig-yar|Jackal]]'s shield off position with repeated bursts, or cooperatively working with other Marines to take down an [[Elite]]. Marines also often utilize [[Fragmentation Grenade]]s (mainly when Ghosts get near or on a group of elites) in combat. They don't seem to be able to use rocket launchers even though there are often rocket launchers around the bodies of their dead.


The Marines' AI is built very simplistically. They will occasionally strafe to avoid fire and will react to the environment within their vicinity by maneuvering around obstacles or rolling out of the way if they are nearby an operating vehicle or grenade. However, they will usually not seek cover and will occasionally be susceptible to friendly fire as they will often get in either the player's or other Marines' line of fire. They are also vulnerable from taking heavy fire as it will render them unable to shoot or move, making them nearly useless on higher difficulties. They also cannot pick up different weapons, [[Health Pack]]s, or additional ammunition.  
Marines will strafe and avoid fire, but will not usually seek cover. Enemy fire will also render them unable to shoot or move, which makes them nearly useless on higher difficulties. They will roll out of the way of a vehicle but they will not pick up different weapons, [[Health Pack]]s, or additional ammunition. Marines are also good pathfinders, often able to maneuver around obstacles such as boulders or anything in their path.


Performance-wise, Marines can be very effective in helping the player dispatch a horde of enemies, depending on the chosen difficulty. They can quickly defeat [[Unggoy/Gameplay|Grunts]], [[Kig-Yar/Gameplay|Jackals]], and in groups, a [[Sangheili Minor|Minor Elite]]. However, they will easily be overwhelmed if facing against [[Mgalekgolo/Gameplay|Hunters]] or higher-ranking Elites. Marines are also very ineffective when facing against the Flood, and will often take heavy if not total casualties. A single stray [[Pod infector]] is enough to lead to the Marine's demise; if the creature attaches itself to the soldier, it cannot be shaken off and will instantly kill him.
Marines are conscious of fratricide. After you have killed two humans of any type, the rest of the Marines in the campaign level will attack the player. If one kills [[Captain Keyes]], or any other members of the bridge crew, in the campaign level ''[[Pillar of Autumn (Level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]'', [[Cortana]] will lock the doors and summon a squad of invincible Marines to kill you.


Marines are conscious of fratricide. After you have killed two humans of any type, the rest of the Marines in the campaign level will attack the player. If one kills [[Captain Keyes]], or any other members of the bridge crew, in the campaign level ''[[Pillar of Autumn (Level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]'', [[Cortana]] will lock the doors and summon a squad of invincible Marines to kill you.
Marines hitch rides on player-driven [[Warthog]]s and [[Scorpion Tank]]s but are only capable of piloting {{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}} by themselves, but they are not very skilled doing so, and will often run you over by accident if you are not careful. They will remain on the Warthog if the player leaves the driver seat (although will exit both Scorpion and Warthog on the level [[Assault on the Control Room (Level)|Assault on the Control Room]] if left alone). This is most likely due to the fact that the marines in the Assault on the Control Room level are scripted to exit their vehicle once the player exits it. They are only seen driving by themselves in the cut scene of the [[UNSC Pillar of Autumn|Pillar of Autumn]] and cannot do so during gameplay.
 
Interestingly, the enemy the Marines are most vulnerable to in ''Halo: Combat Evolved'' are the [[Pod infector]]s of the [[Flood]]. Once one is attached to a Marine, it cannot be shaken off and ''will'' kill the soldier. Marines are poor fighters against the Flood and will often take heavy if not total casualties fighting them.


They also go "berserk" when they have taken too much damage. When down to one last bit of health, they will scream something (such as: "I'll take you all on!" or "Who wants a piece of me?!") then rush in a straight line toward the nearest enemy and fire in extended bursts (5-7 round burst as compared to 2-3 round bursts). This is usually the last thing they ever do, as they are badly wounded by this time and the lack of any melee attack (or the use of full auto with an assault rifle) and running-in tendency makes them very vulnerable in the close-range combat, and often end up getting killed after going "berserk". If a "berserk" Marine survives a fight, he will calm down and simply return to normal.
They also go "berserk" when they have taken too much damage. When down to one last bit of health, they will scream something (such as: "I'll take you all on!" or "Who wants a piece of me?!") then rush in a straight line toward the nearest enemy and fire in extended bursts (5-7 round burst as compared to 2-3 round bursts). This is usually the last thing they ever do, as they are badly wounded by this time and the lack of any melee attack (or the use of full auto with an assault rifle) and running-in tendency makes them very vulnerable in the close-range combat, and often end up getting killed after going "berserk". If a "berserk" Marine survives a fight, he will calm down and simply return to normal.
Marines can also accidentally kill other marines or the player. When a marine is about to throw a grenade but gets shot, the grenade will drop and the explosion will not only kill the thrower but also anyone near it including the player.


==''Halo 2''==
==''Halo 2''==
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In ''[[Halo 2]]'', the Marines have undergone major improvements from ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.  
In ''[[Halo 2]]'', the Marines have undergone major improvements from ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.  


The most drastic change is their higher health pool. They can now outlast against multiple hordes of enemies than they did in Halo: CE, making them much more reliable in the long-term. However, they can still be killed quickly if an enemy is using very powerful weapons, in particular [[Type-1 energy sword|Type-1 Energy Sword]]s wielded by Elites. While the health bar for the Marines are no longer visible while riding on vehicles, a visual cue is implemented to detect their condition; if a Marine is wearing a helmet, it can be shot off to expose their head.
They are more adept with vehicles, and are able to drive the [[Warthog]], the {{Pattern|Karo'etba|Ghost}}, the [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|Wraith]], and the [[Scorpion Tank|Scorpion]], albeit a bit clumsily. They can now melee sleeping Grunts and will even attempt assassination kills if they catch the enemy unaware, although they lack the brute strength to kill Elites in this manner. Also, they are now able to take cover behind walls, corners, and obstacles with their backs up against them when under fire, something the players themselves are unable to do.


Marines can now perform stealth kills by meleeing sleeping Grunts and will even attempt assassination kills if they catch the enemy unaware. However, they lack the brute strength to kill Elites in this manner. Also, they are now able to take cover behind walls, corners, and obstacles with their backs up against them when under fire, something the players themselves are unable to do.
Their durability has also increased drastically, as they can outlast against larger hordes of enemies than they did in Halo: CE, and even withstand from a single melee attack from the player, albeit if they're not heavily wounded. However, like the player, they can still be killed by being melee'd in the back, and will fall quickly if facing against [[Type-1 energy sword|Type-1 Energy Sword]]-wielding Elites.  


The player is now given the option to swap weapons with Marines. This is done to maximize their effectiveness against multiple enemy types (plasma weapons against Elites or Rocket Launcher against enemy vehicles), or to have one of them transport a "third" weapon if the player has to use it later on in the level (incidentally, weapons wielded by the Marines never consume ammo even when they fire). However, they will never accept an empty weapon, and cannot wield [[Jovokada Workshop brute shot| Brute Shots]] and [[Type-1 energy sword|Energy Swords]]. Marines also lack the ability to dual wield (although dual weapons can sometimes be found next to their corpses in certain levels).
Unlike Spartans and [[Elites]], they lack the new ability to dual wield. However dual magnums are sometimes found next to certain marines or additional weapons e.g. an ODST on Delta Halo with dual pistols.


In terms of performance, Marines can still dispatch Grunts and Jackals with relative ease, and will clear out a swarm of [[Yanme'e|Drones]] in squads. Against Elites, if the player equips them with the appropriate Covenant weaponry, they can quickly emerge victorious against Minors to even [[Sangheili Ranger|Rangers]], especially on higher difficulties. However, they will still struggle if facing against Brutes, higher-ranking Elites ([[Special Operations Sangheili|SpecOps]], [[Ultra Elite|Ultras]], [[Honor Guard|Honor Guards]]), and Hunters.
Although their friendly fire incidents have decreased, contrary to popular belief, Marines do use fragmentation grenades in combat (more likely when betrayed), albeit quite rarely, and are unaware of splash damage from heavy weapons, sometimes firing a rocket into a nearby wall and killing themselves.  


Marines are more adept with vehicles. Aside from the Ghost, they can now operate the [[Warthog]], the [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|Wraith]], and the [[Scorpion Tank|Scorpion]]. However, they lack the new ability to [[Boarding (gameplay mechanic)|board]] vehicles like the player.
The Marines are far more interactive, sometimes speaking to each other while in combat, taunting their enemies and wield a greater variety of weapons. They will more adeptly drive vehicles, and now have the ability to drive the Warthog, Scorpion and Ghost, and are now able to flip the Ghost. The player can also switch weapons with the Marines to make sure that they are well armed or that the player has a good team with him. As in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', the Marines are aware of backstabbing, and will attempt to kill you after you kill a few of their comrades. The number of Marines that can be killed before the others turn against you oddly seems to vary depending on the weapon used and the way they are shot.
[[File:H2AMarines.jpg|thumb|300px|A squad of marines suiting up during the [[Battle of Earth]].]]


Although their friendly fire incidents have decreased, contrary to popular belief, Marines do use fragmentation grenades in combat (more likely when betrayed), albeit quite rarely.  
Generally, taking out two marines separately in succession will instantly make them betray the player, unless they are taken out at the same time using an explosive weapon. However, if the player progresses through the level and meets another group of marines a distance away from where the betrayal was performed, they will sometimes be marked as allies once again. Also, if the player does not harm any marines who are shooting at him/her for a certain amount of time the Marine(s) will reluctantly return to an allied condition, or sometimes verbally forgive the player.
 
The Marines are far more interactive, sometimes speaking to each other while in combat, taunting their enemies and wield a greater variety of weapons. As in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'', the Marines are aware of backstabbing, and will attempt to kill you after you kill a few of their comrades. The number of Marines that can be killed before the others turn against you oddly seems to vary depending on the weapon used and the way they are shot.
[[File:H2AMarines.jpg|thumb|300px|A squad of marines suiting up during the [[Battle of Earth]].]]


===Changes from ''Halo: CE'' to ''Halo 2''===
===Changes from ''Halo: CE'' to ''Halo 2''===
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==''Halo 3''==
==''Halo 3''==
[[File:H3 Marines firing weapons.jpg|thumb|4 UNSC Marines on the [[Crow's Nest (Base)|Crow's Nest]], concentrating their fire on killing a swarm of [[Yanme'e|Drones]].]]
[[File:H3 Marines firing weapons.jpg|thumb|4 UNSC Marines on the [[Crow's Nest (Base)|Crow's Nest]], concentrating their fire on killing a swarm of [[Yanme'e|Drones]].]]
Marines in ''[[Halo 3]]'' have undergone very small changes from ''Halo 2''. They still retain their large health pool to withstand multiple hordes of enemies, and will utilize stealth to take out a sleeping Grunt by meleeing them (although they would normally resort to kicking).  
In ''[[Halo 3]]'' they can, once again, utilize the Grunts' weakness for naps by using stealth and hitting them, usually with a kick, but they can also hit something with their rifle. However, as they lack the physical strength compared to many races of the Covenant, UNSC Marines will usually lose in melee combat with vicious ballistic creatures such as the [[Brute]], meaning they often have to rely on their group-tactics to defeat one. They seek cover much more often and even put their back up to the wall. They will throw grenades much more often, and with great accuracy, especially in higher difficulty [[levels]]. They will sometimes also display group tactics never seen in previous games, like huddling into a tight group and combining assault rifle fire while combating Drones. Even though the Marines are smarter in Halo 3 they occasionally will make mistakes, such as running off a cliff while driving a vehicle. Marines/ODSTs seem to be able to react with the environment around them. For example, if a Ghost is about to explode, they will stand back or walk around it and continue after it explodes. Despite this, their AI was considered poor compared to the enemy AI (such as the Covenant and Flood).  


The player can still exchange weapons and ammo with Marines to either maximize their effectiveness against multiple enemy types or transport a weapon the player will use later on. However, aside from Brute Shots and Energy Swords, they also cannot wield Gravity Hammers and Sentinel Beams.
The player can still exchange weapons and ammo with them, though they won't accept Brute Shots, Gravity Hammers, Sentinel beams or Energy Swords (Except Johnson on the level [[Halo (Halo 3 level)|Halo]]). Marines in Halo 3 have infinite ammo for their weapons, which can be exploited by giving Marines heavy weapons.


Aside from relying on group tactics they learned in ''Halo 2'', Marines have learned new sets of skills. They will huddle into a tight formation to combine Assault Rifle fire to take down a swarm of Drones. They can also lead their targets, allowing them to take down Brutes driving [[Barukaza Workshop Chopper|Chopper]]s or Grunts driving [[Karo'etba-pattern Ghost|Ghost]]s with greater ease. Like their ''Halo 2'' counterparts, Marines will seek cover much more often by putting their back up to the wall if undergoing heavy fire.  
After killing two of them, any that are left in the area will come to kill you. After a while (even if you are constantly killing them) they will see you as a friend again. Interestingly, their accuracy becomes 100% if betrayed, and if there are two or more remaining Marines they can end the Chief's life in a matter of seconds.


Performance-wise, Marines are very accurate with their weapons. They will also throw grenades much more often like they did in Halo: CE. In higher difficulty levels, their accuracy will increase considerably.  
Their audio clips have also been vastly expanded, and profanity is used to indicate wounded status if the IWHBYD skull is activated. Their appearance has also changed, and they have a lot more face models.


Marines have also gained the ability to flip vehicles, which compensates well for their somewhat poor driving. They can flip the [[M274 Mongoose|Mongoose]] or [[Karo'etba-pattern Ghost|Ghost]] by themselves, and can flip the [[Warthog]] when in groups of at least three, and strangely, they can flip the 66-ton [[M808B Main Battle Tank|Scorpion]] in groups of only five.
Unlike their iterations in Halo: CE, Marines can fend off much better against the Flood. The option to kick can allow them to repel Pod infectors, and there is a longer lag the Pod infectors undergo to attach themselves onto the Marines. If a Pod infector attaches itself on a Marine, they will grapple for a second or so, to give the player a chance to shoot it off. Otherwise, the infector will mutate the Marine into a Combat Form. It is possible to "short circuit" the mutation by firing on the new Flood host, thus preventing Marine to not fully mutate. Despite these improvements, Marines are still vulnerable to infection, especially in comparison to the Sangheili allies. If not given Shotguns or Assault Rifles, they will suffer heavy casualties. So it is up to the player to provide them with such weapons to ensure their survival utmost.


In combat, Marines have improved their performance against certain enemies. Aside from easily dominating against Grunts, Jackals, and Drones, Marines can fare much better when confronting a single lower-ranking Brute. While they will still struggle against higher-ranking Brutes and Hunters, the player can utilize certain strategies to give Marines a better chance to dispatch such enemies by either providing them with appropriate weaponry, or in the case of higher ranking Brutes, stripping off their [[jiralhanae power armor|power armor]] to render them vulnerable, before having the Marines finish them off.  
Marines are seen in larger groups in Halo 3. In previous games they were usually seen in groups of 4-6, or one squad. Now several squads can be seen at a time, and all are able to assist you.


Marines in ''Halo 3'' are also much more reliable against the Flood than they were in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''. Their higher health pool can allow them to withstand multiple melee attacks from [[Flood attacker form|Combat Forms]]. Against Pod infectors, the option to kick can also allow them to briefly repel the creatures. And there is a longer lag duration the Pod infectors must undergo to successfully attach and mutate their host, thus giving ample time for Marines to avoid being infected. However, Marines are still vulnerable to infection, especially in comparison to the Elite allies. Worst case, if a Pod infector attaches itself on a Marine, they will grapple for a second or so, to give the player a chance to shoot it off. Otherwise, the Pod infector will mutate the Marine into a Combat Form. It is possible to "short circuit" the mutation by firing on the new Flood host, thus preventing the soldier to not fully mutate. If armed with [[M90A shotgun|Shotguns]] and [[MA5C assault rifle|Assault Rifles]], Marines can generally defeat the Flood forces very quickly. However, it is up to the player to provide them with such weaponry.
Marines have also gained the ability to flip vehicles, which compensates well for their somewhat poor driving. They can flip the [[M274 Mongoose|Mongoose]] or [[Karo'etba-pattern Ghost|Ghost]] by themselves, and can flip the [[Warthog]] when in groups of at least three, and strangely, they can flip the 66-ton [[M808B Main Battle Tank|Scorpion]] in groups of only five.


After killing two of them, any that are left in the area will come to kill you. After a while (even if you are constantly killing them) they will see you as a friend again. Interestingly, their accuracy becomes 100% if betrayed, and if there are two or more remaining Marines they can end the Chief's life in a matter of seconds. Their audio clips have also been vastly expanded, and profanity is used to indicate wounded status if the IWHBYD skull is activated. Their appearance has also changed, and they have a lot more face models.
Marines' accuracy is also much greater and it seems they now have the ability to lead their targets, allowing them to take down Brutes driving [[Barukaza Workshop Chopper|Chopper]]s or Grunts driving [[Karo'etba-pattern Ghost|Ghost]]s with greater ease. This can be seen if the player drives a [[Mongoose]] with a Marine passenger using a Rocket Launcher on [[The Ark (level)|The Ark]].


===Changes from ''Halo 2'' to ''Halo 3''===
===Changes from ''Halo 2'' to ''Halo 3''===
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*Accuracy with heavy weaponry increased considerably.
*Accuracy with heavy weaponry increased considerably.
*Marines can now climb up on an object if it is low enough.
*Marines can now climb up on an object if it is low enough.
*Marines can now flip more vehicles.
*Marine's accuracy when firing weapons from vehicles increased.
*Marine's accuracy when firing weapons from vehicles increased.
*Marines will rely on kicking to either assassinate sleeping enemies or to repel Pod infectors.


==''Halo 3: ODST''==
==''Halo 3: ODST''==
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==''Halo Wars''==
==''Halo Wars''==
[[File:HW Elephant Deployment Screenshot.jpg|thumb|200px|Marines, accompanied by [[Flamethrowers|Flamethrower squads]], deploy into combat.]]
[[File:Burningcritters.jpg|thumb|200px|Marines, accompanied by [[Flamethrowers|Flamethrower squads]], deploy into combat.]]
In ''[[Halo Wars]]'', Marines are built in "squads" of four (or five when you upgraded them with New Blood).
In ''[[Halo Wars]]'', Marines are built in "squads" of four (or five when you upgraded them with New Blood).


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