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In [[2512]], [[Michael Stanforth|Vice Admiral Michael Stanforth]] became the [[Section Chiefs|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>
In [[2512]], [[Michael Stanforth|Vice Admiral Michael Stanforth]] became the [[Section Chiefs|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]]===
===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]].
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]].


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===Post-war===
===Post-war===
At some point after the 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>
At some point after the [[Human-Covenant war|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==
==Duties==

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The logo of ONI Section 3.
ONI Section Three's logo.

ONI Section Three, or ONI Section 3,[1] is a subdivision of the Office of Naval Intelligence mainly responsible for special projects.

History

In 2512, Vice Admiral Michael Stanforth became the head of Section Three. During his administration, Section Three was at its busiest. 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.[2]

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 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 soldiers and UNSC prowlers were to conduct the mission. The ship was then to be given to Materials Group. The UNSC attempted this over Netherop in the Ephyra system.[3]

In 2532, several SPARTAN-II augmentation chemicals were routed to Section Three labs on Algolis, Ariel, and Meridian without Dr. Catherine Halsey's approval.[1]

Post-war

At some point after the war, Section Three began to develop Project BLACKBALL, a simulation to help train Spartans and science teams deployed on Halo rings.[4]

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.[5] This has lead to the creation of many assets such as the NOVA bomb, the MJOLNIR project, and many other "black ops."[6]

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

Assets

Personnel

Facilities

Section Three had facilies on various human colonies, including Meridian, Algolis, and Ariel.[1]

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.[7]

In Halo 5: Guardians the Section 3 logo appears on a crate of supplies,[8] 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.[9]

Gallery

  • The crate texture in Halo Infinite featuring the logo.

    The crate texture in Halo Infinite featuring the logo.

List of appearances

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Sources

  1. ^ a b c Halo: Reach Legendary Edition - Bonus Item: Dr. Halsey's personal journal, January 18, 2532
  2. ^ Halo 3: ODST - Easter Egg: ONI Memorial
  3. ^ Halo: Silent Storm, Chapter 1
  4. ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder - Reaching Out
  5. ^ Halo Waypoint: Universe - Factions - ONI
  6. ^ Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), pg. ??
  7. ^ Twitter: Lord Zedd - "johnson got dat @ONISEC3 lighter"
  8. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, Crate in Forge
  9. ^ Halo Infinite, Alpha Pack

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Office of Naval Intelligence
Leadership
Organisation
Sections Zero • One • Two • Three • Four
Major units Prowler Corps • Signal Corps • Department of Colonial Security
Research and prototyping groups Beta-3 • Beta-5 • Materials Group • REAP-X • Tip of the Shadow • Xeno-Materials Exploitation Group • Watershed Division
Military and security forces ONI Security • Delta-6 Division • Military units
Personnel
History, culture and traditions
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