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{{Era|UNSC|HCW|Post}}
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[[File:Marine Evolution.jpg|thumb|300px|Various iterations of the Marine BDU]]
[[File:Marine Evolution.jpg|thumb|300px|Various iterations of the Marine BDU]]
'''Battle Dress Uniform''' ('''BDU''') is a broad term describing any of several standard-issue combat uniforms worn by members of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]].
'''Battle Dress Uniform''' ('''BDU''') is a broad term describing any of several standard-issue combat uniforms worn by members of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]].
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==Primary models==
==Primary models==
Several versions of the Battle Dress Uniform are in service, one of which is shared with the [[UNSC Army|Army]] and the [[UNSC Air Force|Air Force]].<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe]]''' (2011), ''pages 56 and 57''</ref> The issue of any given model depends on environmental conditions, combat type, and the wearer's role.<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''', ''[[Library (feature)|Library]]'' - ''UNSC Marine and UNSC Armored Marine''</ref>
Several versions of the Battle Dress Uniform are in service, one of which is shared with the [[UNSC Army|Army]] and the [[UNSC Air Force|Air Force]].<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''' (2011), ''pages 56 and 57''</ref> The issue of any given model depends on environmental conditions, combat type, and the wearer's role.<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''', ''[[Library (feature)|Library]]'' - ''UNSC Marine and UNSC Armored Marine''</ref>


===Insurrection and Human-Covenant War era model===
===Insurrection and Human-Covenant War era model===
[[File:HW - Marine BDU.jpg|thumb|left|175px|A brown standard ensemble with [[shooting glasses|ballistic goggles]] and balaclava.]]
[[File:HW - Marine BDU.jpg|thumb|left|175px|A brown standard ensemble with [[shooting glasses|ballistic goggles]] and balaclava.]]
[[File:UNSC marine BDU (Halo 2 A) 6.png|thumbnail|right|A green version of the BDU as seen during the early stages of the [[Battle of Earth]].]]
[[File:UNSC marine BDU (Halo 2 A) 6.png|thumb|A green version of the BDU as seen during the early stages of the [[Battle of Earth]].]]
The earliest known iteration of the Marine Corps BDU was in use during the [[Insurrection]]<ref>'''Halo Legends:''' ''Origins''</ref> and continued to see service well into the Human-Covenant War, with some units fielding this model as late as [[2559]] in the [[Second Ark Conflict]] in the Post-War era due to [[cryonics|cryo sleep]].<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref> Notably, this model was standard issue during the [[Harvest campaign]] and saw extensive use during the early stages of the [[Battle of Earth]].<ref>''Halo Wars''</ref><ref name="Homecoming">'''Halo Legends''', ''Homecoming''</ref><ref>Halo 2 Anniversary</ref> The fatigues have a two-tone greenish gray camouflage,<ref>[[:File:HW_-_Marine_BDU.jpg|Image showing subtle camouflage pattern]]</ref> whereas the armor is issued in both reflective drab and matte forest green.<ref name="H2A">''Halo 2: Anniversary'', [[:File:H2A - Johnson.png|Sergeant Major Johnson's CGI model]]</ref> The cold environment fatigues use the same camouflage pattern with white in place of green; similarly colored armor and a matching helmet are worn with this version.{{Ref/Reuse|Forge}} The shoulder pauldrons for this model come in at least two designs: the standard version has a broad, concave form that covers the shoulder and most of the upper arm,{{Ref/Reuse|H2A}}<ref>''Halo Wars'', [[:File:HW - Marine BDU.jpg|standard Marine armor]]</ref> while an off-hand variant is thicker and sits higher on the arm, extending well beyond the shoulder.<ref name="Forge">''Halo Wars'', [[:File:Sergeant Forge on Harvest.png|Sergeant Forge's armor]]</ref> Marines issued this variant often wear polarized tactical goggles and balaclavas, even in temperate environments. The chestpiece used with this model is composed of very heavy plating. The forearms, shins, and boots are fully armored. Some users wear tactical thigh rigs or holsters, while some wear armor covering the thighs. Often the left thigh is armored while a holster is attached to the right thigh.
The earliest known iteration of the Marine Corps BDU was in use during the [[Insurrection]]<ref>'''Halo Legends:''' ''Origins''</ref> and continued to see service well into the Human-Covenant War, with some units fielding this model as late as [[2559]] in the [[Second Ark Conflict]] in the Post-War era due to [[cryonics|cryo sleep]].<ref name="HW2">'''[[Halo Wars 2]]'''</ref> Notably, this model was standard issue during the [[Harvest campaign]] and saw extensive use during the early stages of the [[Battle of Earth]].<ref>''Halo Wars''</ref><ref name="Homecoming">'''Halo Legends''', ''Homecoming''</ref><ref>Halo 2 Anniversary</ref> The fatigues have a two-tone greenish gray camouflage,<ref>[[:File:HW - Marine BDU.jpg|Image showing subtle camouflage pattern]]</ref> whereas the armor is issued in both reflective drab and matte forest green.<ref name="H2A">''Halo 2: Anniversary'', [[:File:H2A - Johnson.png|Sergeant Major Johnson's CGI model]]</ref> The cold environment fatigues use the same camouflage pattern with white in place of green; similarly colored armor and a matching helmet are worn with this version.{{Ref/Reuse|Forge}} The shoulder pauldrons for this model come in at least two designs: the standard version has a broad, concave form that covers the shoulder and most of the upper arm,{{Ref/Reuse|H2A}}<ref>''Halo Wars'', [[:File:HW - Marine BDU.jpg|standard Marine armor]]</ref> while an off-hand variant is thicker and sits higher on the arm, extending well beyond the shoulder.<ref name="Forge">''Halo Wars'', [[:File:Sergeant Forge on Harvest.png|Sergeant Forge's armor]]</ref> Marines issued this variant often wear polarized tactical goggles and balaclavas, even in temperate environments. The chestpiece used with this model is composed of very heavy plating. The forearms, shins, and boots are fully armored. Some users wear tactical thigh rigs or holsters, while some wear armor covering the thighs. Often the left thigh is armored while a holster is attached to the right thigh.
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===Cross-branch BDU===
===Cross-branch BDU===
[[File:HaloAnniversaryMarine.jpg|thumb|left|251px|A Marine wearing the cross-branch BDU.]]
[[File:HaloAnniversaryMarine.jpg|thumb|left|251px|A Marine wearing the cross-branch BDU.]]
[[File:Reach UNSC Marine.png|thumb|right|200px|The A/X version of the cross-branch BDU]]
[[File:Reach UNSC Marine.png|thumb|200px|The A/X version of the cross-branch BDU]]
This version of the Battle Dress Uniform is [[UNSC Army Battle Dress Uniform|shared]] with the [[UNSC Army|Army]] and the [[UNSC Air Force|Air Force]].{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}} It features gray fatigues with dust brown or gray-brown armor plating covering the head, torso, shoulders, thighs, and shins. At times Marines wear only their utilities and soft body armor, even forgoing helmets and body armor plating in hazardous combat operations, sometimes substituting their helmets for Boonie covers or bandannas. Some Marines have small medical packs built into their back armor plating. Many helmets worn with this system include a holographic [[tactical eyepiece]].{{Ref/Note|The article describes this version of the BDU as it is seen in ''Halo: Reach'' and ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'', as it is a visually updated version of the BDU seen in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.}}
This version of the Battle Dress Uniform is [[UNSC Army Battle Dress Uniform|shared]] with the [[UNSC Army|Army]] and the [[UNSC Air Force|Air Force]].{{Ref/Reuse|ENC}} It features gray fatigues with dust brown or gray-brown armor plating covering the head, torso, shoulders, thighs, and shins. At times Marines wear only their utilities and soft body armor, even forgoing helmets and body armor plating in hazardous combat operations, sometimes substituting their helmets for Boonie covers or bandannas. Some Marines have small medical packs built into their back armor plating. Many helmets worn with this system include a holographic [[tactical eyepiece]].{{Ref/Note|The article describes this version of the BDU as it is seen in ''Halo: Reach'' and ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'', as it is a visually updated version of the BDU seen in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.}}


This version's armor protects the front and back of the torso as well as the groin. The vest incorporates separate upper-arm components with clips which allow the attachment of various types of pauldrons. Marines equipped for combat in a normal atmosphere are typically equipped with a [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V (G)|GUNGNIR]] pauldron on the left shoulder and a larger universal pauldron on the right one; the pauldron displays the UNSC logo and lettering and sometimes displays a diagonally crossed hexagon, which is also present on the Army BDU.<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'''</ref> Meanwhile, space-ready Marines use a configuration of a single universal pauldron on the left shoulder and a smaller [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/UA|UA/Base Security]] shoulder armor on the right shoulder, which displays the Marine's blood type under UNSC lettering.<ref name="tpoa">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Reach level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]''</ref>
This version's armor protects the front and back of the torso as well as the groin. The vest incorporates separate upper-arm components with clips which allow the attachment of various types of pauldrons. Marines equipped for combat in a normal atmosphere are typically equipped with a [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Mark V (G)|GUNGNIR]] pauldron on the left shoulder and a larger universal pauldron on the right one; the pauldron displays the UNSC logo and lettering and sometimes displays a diagonally crossed hexagon, which is also present on the Army BDU.<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary'''</ref> Meanwhile, space-ready Marines use a configuration of a single universal pauldron on the left shoulder and a smaller [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/UA|UA/Base Security]] shoulder armor on the right shoulder, which displays the Marine's blood type under UNSC lettering.<ref name="tpoa">'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level ''[[The Pillar of Autumn (Halo: Reach level)|The Pillar of Autumn]]''</ref>


For leg protection wearers often utilize the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/UA|UA/NxRA]] utility armor, which cover both thighs. Wearers often use heavily armored knee guards distinct from those worn by the Army. Some Marines wear heavier shin armor along with GUNGNIR knee guards. Marines who wear the pressurized Atmospheric/Exoatmospheric (A/X)<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/forums/games/f/5/p/7250/70316.aspx#70316 '''Halo Waypoint Forums''': ''The UNSC Army discrepancy in CE can be fixed]''</ref> version of this BDU, such as to mitigate the atmospheric hazards caused by nearby [[glassing]],{{Ref/Reuse|tpoa}} wear an enclosed [[CH252 helmet#ECH252|ECH252 helmet]] derived from the [[Beta-5 Division]] [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Military Police variant|MP helmet]], as well additional collar armor similar to that worn by Air Force pilots.{{Ref/Reuse|tpoa}}
For leg protection wearers often utilize the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/UA|UA/NxRA]] utility armor, which cover both thighs. Wearers often use heavily armored knee guards distinct from those worn by the Army. Some Marines wear heavier shin armor along with GUNGNIR knee guards. Marines who wear the pressurized Atmospheric/Exoatmospheric (A/X)<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/forums/games/f/5/p/7250/70316.aspx#70316] '''Halo Waypoint Forums''': ''The UNSC Army discrepancy in CE can be fixed]''</ref> version of this BDU, such as to mitigate the atmospheric hazards caused by nearby [[glassing]],{{Ref/Reuse|tpoa}} wear an enclosed [[CH252 helmet#ECH252|ECH252 helmet]] derived from the [[Beta-5 Division]] [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor/Military Police variant|MP helmet]], as well additional collar armor similar to that worn by Air Force pilots.{{Ref/Reuse|tpoa}}


===Post-war BDU===
===Post-war BDU===
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[[File:HW2-Marine.jpg|thumb|250px|The Marine BDU employed by the Marines of the ''Spirit of Fire'' in 2559.]]
[[File:HW2-Marine.jpg|thumb|250px|The Marine BDU employed by the Marines of the ''Spirit of Fire'' in 2559.]]
During the [[Second Ark Conflict]] in [[2559]], the Marines of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} employed a heavily armored variant of the UNSC Marine BDU. This model shares similarities with the standard post-war BDU, notably in the helmet design. It features heavy and bulky armor plating covering the entire body and extremities. This BDU model is commonly employed in dark green coloration.{{Ref/Reuse|HW2}} Variations on this armor are notably employed by the [[Extractor Marines|Extractor]] and [[Armored Marines]].
During the [[Second Ark Conflict]] in [[2559]], the Marines of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} employed a heavily armored variant of the UNSC Marine BDU. This model shares similarities with the standard post-war BDU, notably in the helmet design. It features heavy and bulky armor plating covering the entire body and extremities. This BDU model is commonly employed in dark green coloration.{{Ref/Reuse|HW2}} Variations on this armor are notably employed by the [[Extractor Marines|Extractor]] and [[Armored Marines]].
===2559 BDU===
[[File:HINF_Marines_Render.png|thumb|250px|left|Two variations of the 2559 BDU.]]
By [[2559]], Marines aboard the [[UNSC Infinity]] were equipped with a new variant of the battle dress uniform, most resembling the Cross-Branch BDU. This variant was highly modular, with Marines able to switch out components of their armor, such as shoulder and kneepads. Almost all variations featured hard-knuckled tactical gloves and additional padding on the lower abdomen and groin area, and some also wore padding on their upper arms. Common accessories included holsters for sidearms or flare guns, additional storage pouches, knife sheaths and up-armor plating.
The fatigues used with this armor varied highly, with options including green camouflage, green-brown camouflage, blue camouflage and desert camouflage. The sleeves could be rolled up for better ventilation. All marines were also outfitted with a tan t-shirt underneath their fatigues.
The 2559 BDU included the rounded CH252 helmet, which could mount several attachments. Marines also had the option of gold-tinted eyewear.


==Variants==
==Variants==
===Pilot variant===
===Pilot variant===
[[File:Halo 3 Pilot helmet.jpg|200px|thumb|left|A variant worn by Marine Hornet and Pelican pilots.]]
[[File:Halo 3 Pilot helmet.jpg|200px|thumb|left|A variant worn by Marine Hornet and Pelican pilots.]]
 
Marine [[pilot]]s usually wear a modified version of the standard Marine uniform,<ref name="Covenant">'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Covenant]]''</ref> though they are known to utilize the BDU without modifications as well. Several helmet models are used by pilots, including one version with a fully covering flip-down visor, which likely provides a heads-up display;<ref name="Halo">'''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''', campaign level ''[[Halo (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|Halo]]''</ref> a similar model, seen in use by Pelican pilots during the early stages of the [[Battle of Mombasa]] features a larger, gold-polarized visor.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Metropolis]]''</ref> Other pilots wear more advanced equipment, including fully sealed [[TALON-class flight helmet]]s{{Ref/Game|Id=HITalon|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail= Talon - Helmet Description|Quote=The latest models of the venerable TALON flight helmet are fully compatible with Mjolnir neural interfaces and vehicle cyberlink standards.}} and an additional control panel on the standard chest armor piece, part of the Flight Support Pack.{{Ref/Game|Id=HIMk89|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail= UTIL<nowiki>/</nowiki>FLISP Mark 89 - Chest Description|Quote=The latest model of Flight Support Pack has remained relatively unchanged over two centuries of refinement and improvements. A testament to its excellent design and unimpeachable reliability.}} Each helmet bears a wing symbol, possibly denoting the wearer's MOS, though this may instead indicate unit affiliation.{{Ref/Reuse|Covenant}}
Marine [[pilot]]s usually wear a modified version of the standard Marine uniform,<ref name="Covenant">'''Halo 3''', campaign level ''[[The Covenant]]''</ref> though they are known to utilize the BDU without modifications as well. Several helmet models are used by pilots, including one version with a fully covering flip-down visor, which likely provides a heads-up display;<ref name="Halo">'''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''', campaign level ''[[Halo (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|Halo]]''</ref> a similar model, seen in use by Pelican pilots during the early stages of the [[Battle of Mombasa]] features a larger, gold-polarized visor.<ref>'''Halo 2''', campaign level ''[[Metropolis]]''</ref> Other pilots wear more advanced equipment, including fully sealed helmets and an additional control panel on the standard chest armor piece. Each helmet bears a wing symbol, possibly denoting the wearer's MOS, though this may instead indicate unit affiliation.{{Ref/Reuse|Covenant}}


===Corpsman variant===
===Corpsman variant===
[[File:TML_Corpsman_BDU.png|150px|thumb|right|The Corpsman variant of the BDU]]
[[File:TML Corpsman BDU.png|150px|thumb|The Corpsman variant of the BDU]]
While many [[UNSC Navy|Navy]] [[Hospital Corpsman|Corpsmen]] wear the standard BDU with a medical insignia on the shoulder pieces, some use a suit with charcoal fatigues and padding with white armor featuring red shoulder straps and caduceus symbols on the shoulder pauldrons for easy identification.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', ''The Mona Lisa'' motion comic</ref>
While many [[UNSC Navy|Navy]] [[Hospital Corpsman|Corpsmen]] wear the standard BDU with a medical insignia on the shoulder pieces, some use a suit with charcoal fatigues and padding with white armor featuring red shoulder straps and caduceus symbols on the shoulder pauldrons for easy identification.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', ''The Mona Lisa'' motion comic</ref>
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==Other suits==
==Other suits==
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File:Halo3-Marine.png|A Marine radio operator wearing the same BDU version.
File:Halo3-Marine.png|A Marine radio operator wearing the same BDU version.
File:H3 Marine Squad.png|A squad of Marines wearing M52B and CH252 variants on [[Installation 00]].
File:H3 Marine Squad.png|A squad of Marines wearing M52B and CH252 variants on [[Installation 00]].
Halo Wars - snow marine.jpg|A marine in a cold environment variant being hit by a [[needler]] round in the [[Halo Wars announcement trailer]].
File:Halo Wars - snow marine.jpg|A marine in a cold environment variant being hit by a [[needler]] round in the [[Halo Wars announcement trailer]].
File:HW-MarinesBR.jpg|Marines in the cold environment variant of the Insurrection-era BDU in ''Halo Wars''
File:HW-MarinesBR.jpg|Marines in the cold environment variant of the Insurrection-era BDU in ''Halo Wars''
File:Halo Wars - snow marines.jpg|A squad of marines in the cold environment uniform accompanying Forge and Anders.
File:Halo Wars - snow marines.jpg|A squad of marines in the cold environment uniform accompanying Forge and Anders.
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File:H4-UNSCMarine-ScanRender.png|An example of a configuration of the standard 'Infantry' model of the postwar BDU.
File:H4-UNSCMarine-ScanRender.png|An example of a configuration of the standard 'Infantry' model of the postwar BDU.
File:H4-Concept-Marines.jpg|Concept art of several variations of the post-war BDU - note differences in the final coloring and helmet design.
File:H4-Concept-Marines.jpg|Concept art of several variations of the post-war BDU - note differences in the final coloring and helmet design.
File:H4 UNSCMarine Concept 2.jpg|Concept art of the Marines in ''Halo 4''.
File:H4 MarineHelmets Concept.jpg|Concept art of Marine helmet variations for ''Halo 4''.
File:H4_MarineInfantry2_Concept.jpg|Concept art of UNSC Marine infantry.
File:H4_MarineComms_Concept.jpg|''Halo 4'' concept art of a UNSC Marine comms trooper.
File:H4_MarineTacAttachments_Concept.jpg|''Halo 4'' concept art of Marine [[TAC attachments|tactical attachments]].
File:H4_MarineArmour_Concept.jpg|''Halo 4'' concept art of Marine modular armour pieces.
File:H4 Render Marine.jpg|''Halo 4''-era Marines wearing the post-war BDU.
File:H4 Render Marine.jpg|''Halo 4''-era Marines wearing the post-war BDU.
File:UNSC_marine_BDU_(Halo_2_A)_6.png|The BDU in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''  
File:UNSC_marine_BDU_(Halo_2_A)_6.png|The BDU in ''Halo 2: Anniversary''  
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File:HW2-concept-Marines.jpg|BDU in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' concept art.
File:HW2-concept-Marines.jpg|BDU in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' concept art.
File:HW2-Marine.jpg|In-game models of the Marine BDU for ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:HW2-Marine.jpg|In-game models of the Marine BDU for ''Halo Wars 2''.
File:HW2_UNSCMarine_HiPoly.jpg|A high-poly model for the Marine BDU.
File:HW2 - Spartan and Marines.jpg|Marines with Jerome-092 on Installation 09.
File:HW2 - Spartan and Marines.jpg|Marines with Jerome-092 on Installation 09.
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**''[[Homecoming]]''
**''[[Homecoming]]''
**''[[Prototype]]''
**''[[Prototype]]''
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*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
**''[[Dirt]]''
**''[[Dirt]]''
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**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant|Covenant]]''
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant|Covenant]]''
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]''
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]]''
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*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
**''[[Terminal (Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary)|Terminals]]''
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*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series]]''
**''[[Contact]]''
**''[[Unbound]]''
**''[[Emergence]]''
**''[[Homecoming (TV Series)|Homecoming]]''
**''[[Reckoning]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo: Hippocratica]]''
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==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
{{Ref/Sources}}
{{United Nations Space Command}}


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