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==History==
==History==
Forward Operating Bases have been utilized by [[human]] military forces for centuries. The [[Covenant]] also utilized FOBs during the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Novel|Halo: Silent Storm|Quote=Do you remember what I showed you on the ''[[Kelguid]]''? The importance of establishing a forward operating base, so we can press our attack with speed?|Quotee=[[Nizat 'Kvarosee]]}}
Forward Operating Bases have been utilized by [[human]] military forces for centuries. The [[Covenant]] also utilized FOBs during the [[Human-Covenant War]].{{Ref/Novel|SS|Quote=Do you remember what I showed you on the ''[[Kelguid]]''? The importance of establishing a forward operating base, so we can press our attack with speed?|Quotee=Nizat 'Kvarosee}}


During the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]], the surviving [[UNSC]] personnel from the ''[[UNSC Infinity]]'' set up at least twelve Forward Operating Bases on the fragmented section of [[Zeta Halo]]. However, by [[2560#March|March 3rd]], [[2560]], all twelve FOBs had fallen into [[Banished]] hands.{{Ref/Game|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)|Spartan Audio log|Detail=[[Audio log (Halo Infinite)/Spartan/Scattered/01|Scattered #1 - Rubicon Protocol]]}} They would remain that way until [[2560#May|May 28]], [[2560]], when [[John-117]] arrived on the Ring and began retaking the FOBs, starting with [[FOB Golf]].{{Ref/Level|Id=Recovery|Hi|Recovery}}
The crew of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} installed FOBs in their campaign against the Banished, with [[FOB Quebec]] being one of them.{{Ref/Novel|Id=Fireside|Halo: Fireside}}
 
During the [[Battle for Zeta Halo]], the surviving [[UNSC]] personnel from the ''[[UNSC Infinity]]'' set up at least twelve Forward Operating Bases on the fragmented section of [[Zeta Halo]].{{Ref/Game|Id=s1|HI|Audio log (Halo Infinite)#Scattered 2|Spartan Audio log|Detail=Scattered #1 - Rubicon Protocol}} The bases were hastily deployed to monitor Banished activities and launch incursions against raiding parties, supply depots, and other targets.{{Ref/Novel|Id=rp13|TRP|13}} However, by [[2560#March|March 3]], [[2560]], all twelve FOBs had fallen into [[Banished]] hands.{{Ref/Reuse|s1}} They would remain that way until [[2560#May|May 28, 2560]], when [[John-117]] arrived on the ring and began retaking the FOBs, starting with [[FOB Golf]].{{Ref/Quest|Id=Recovery|HI|Lockdown|Recovery}}
 
UNSC forces operating from FOBs may utilise [[Standard Issue Personel - Mobile Field Bunk|Mobile Field Bunks]]; collapsible and easily-portable beds for comfort while sleeping on the front lines.


==In-game information==
==In-game information==
===Captured FOBs===
===Captured FOBs===
In ''Halo Infinite'' campaign, there are a total of twelve FOBs that can be recaptured from the Banished. Once recaptured, they can be used to summon weapons, vehicles, and marine reinforcements. They can also be used for fast travel. Recapturing a FOB will also reveal additional targets in the surrounding area.{{Ref/Reuse|Recovery}}
In the ''[[Halo Infinite]]'' [[campaign]] there are a total of twelve FOBs that can be recaptured from the [[Banished]]. Once recaptured, they can be used to summon [[weapons]], [[vehicles]], and marine reinforcements. They can also be used for fast travel. Recapturing a FOB will also reveal additional targets in the surrounding area.{{Ref/Reuse|Recovery}}


Capturing a FOB earns the player the ''[[Reclaimer (Halo Infinite achievement)|Reclaimer]]'' achievement, while capturing all twelve FOBs earns the player the ''[[Resurgency]]'' achievement.
Capturing a FOB earns the player the ''[[Reclaimer (Halo Infinite achievement)|Reclaimer]]'' achievement, while capturing all twelve FOBs earns the player the ''[[Resurgency]]'' achievement.
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===FOB unlocks===
===FOB unlocks===
The following [[Special weapons (Halo Infinite)|special weapons]], vehicles, and UNSC marine specialists become available at all FOBs as the player gathers [[Valor]] during the campaign.
The following [[Legendary variant weapons|legendary weapons]], vehicles, and UNSC marine specialists become available at all FOBs as the player gathers [[Valor]] during the campaign.
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 100%;"
|+ List of Valor Unlocks
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|350
|Weapon
|Weapon
|[[MK50 Sidekick]]
|[[Mk50 Sidekick]]
|Semi-automatic firearm effective at close to medium range.
|Semi-automatic firearm effective at close to medium range.


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<gallery>
<gallery>
File:H4 UNSCProps Concept Sketches.jpg|Concept art of various FOB components for ''[[Spartan Ops]]''.
File:H4 UNSCProps Concept Sketches.jpg|Concept art of various FOB components for ''[[Spartan Ops]]''.
File:HINF ZetaFOB Concept 1.jpg|''Halo Infinite'' concept art for an FOB.
File:HINF ZetaFOB Concept 2.jpg|''Halo Infinite'' concept art for an FOB.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''
*''[[Halo: Fireside]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==