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Shorthand for "'''Communications'''", '''COM''' is the name for radio communications systems of [[UNSC]] units. COM allows  instantaneous contact between people, ships and bases. There are any number of COM frequencies for any number of tasks. COM systems are standard equipment in [[MJOLNIR Armor]] as well as the armor of [[Marine|Marines]] and [[ODST|ODSTs]], as well as [[Pelican|Pelicans]], [[Longsword|Longswords]] and larger [[Starship|Starships]].
Shorthand for "'''Communications'''", '''COM''' is a term used to describe networks and radio communications systems of varying kind.


The [[Covenant]] equivalent of COM is the [[Coventant Battle Network|Battle Network]], or Battlenet.
==Civilian==
In [[civilian]] context, COM refers to communications channels such as Public COM, which appears to be similar to modern-day television or Internet and may be connected to [[Waypoint]] due to the systems' similar nature.<ref>'''Halo: Glasslands''', ''pages 70, 358''</ref> It is known to house civilian network channels such as [[all-news channel]]s.<ref>'''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''', ''page 38''</ref> Public COM channels are also known to broadcast cartoons.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 290''</ref> [[COM pad]]s and [[chatter]]s are also linked to public COM networks, and each has its own COM address.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 42''</ref> An "all-COM address" is an official broadcast sent to all communications devices on a given planet. Colonial [[Governor]]s or other high-ranking officials have the authority to broadcast such transmission.<ref>'''Halo: Contact Harvest''', ''page 189''</ref>
==COM frequencies==


'''FLEETCOM 7''': Public frequency was used around the planet [[Reach]]. Broadcasts on FLEETCOM 7 would reach any [[UNSC]] military ship in range of the sender.<ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]]'', page 7</ref>
==Military==
The term is often used to refer to the name for radio communications systems of [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] units. COM allows instantaneous contact between people, ships and [[military base]]s. There are any number of COM frequencies or networks for any number of tasks. COM systems are standard equipment in all armor systems, as well as vehicles and ships. Many human colonies have networks of [[communications relay]]s to serve as links to orbiting satellites and relay communications between colonies.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', campaign level, ''[[Noble Actual]]''</ref>


'''[[TEAMCOM]]''': Private communications channel for a small number of military and covenant units, usually a [[Fireteam]].
===UNSC COM channels and systems===
'''[[UNSC battle network|Battlenet]]''': Short for the distributed battle management and communication network. It is the major UNSC military communications network used for battlefield management and tactical support.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/community-update-summer-red-summer-blue '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Community Update - Summer Red, Summer Blue'']</ref>
 
'''E-BAND''': Emergency broadcast channel.<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''', ''page 159''</ref> Little-used public frequency. After the fall of Reach, [[Anton-044]] used the E-Band to transmit a signal of [[Oly Oly Oxen Free]]. It was also used by the UNSC forces on Onyx to notify [[Terrence Hood|Lord Hood]]'s Reinforcements of their position. Used as an emergency COM Channel.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 156''</ref>
 
'''FLEETCOM 7''': Short for [[UNSC Fleet Command|Fleet Command]]. Public frequencies were used around the planet [[Reach]]. Broadcasts on FLEETCOM 7 would reach any UNSC navy ship in range of the sender.<ref>'''[[Halo: First Strike]]''', ''page 7''</ref>
 
'''[[GROUNDNET]]''': A groundside communications network.<ref name="adjunct">'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''' (2010), ''Adjunct''</ref>
 
'''HIGHCOM''': Short for "[[UNSC High Command|High Command]]", this band is used by and to contact the ranking officers in UNSC High Command.
 
'''SATCOM''': Short for Satellite Communication. Frequencies reserved for communications with orbiting satellites, sometimes to relay information to orbiting ships, sometimes for communicating with people or units in another section of the planet. COMsat stations must be in orbit in order for SATCOM to be usable.<ref>'''Halo: The Fall of Reach''', ''page 6'' (2001 edition)</ref>


'''SQUADCOM''': Frequency reserved for use among small units in a specific area. Squadcom has a very small range, it is usually intended to be broadcast by small operations. Usually, radio-communications that take place in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' occur over a SQUADCOM.
'''[[Secure Network|SECNET]]''': A data network used for secure communications.{{Ref/Reuse|adjunct}}


'''TACCOM''': Short for Tactical Communication. Frequency reserved for sharing of information between small units on the battlefield. While audio communication is not possible on TACCOM, one team member can upload images, NAV points, and sensor information into the [[HUD]] of other members of their team. Similar to SQUADCOM.<ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]]'', page 13</ref>
'''SQUADCOM''': Frequencies reserved for use among small units in a specific area. Squadcom has a very small range, it is usually intended to be broadcast over short distances. Usually, radio-communications that take place in ''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]'' occur over a SQUADCOM.


'''SATCOM''': Short for Satellite Communication. Frequency reserved for communications with orbiting satellites, sometimes to relay information to orbiting ships, sometimes for communicating with people or units in another section of the planet. Note that COMSat stations must be in orbit in order for SATCOM to be usable.<ref>''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', page 21</ref>
'''TACCOM''': Short for Tactical Communication. Frequencies reserved for sharing of information between small units on the battlefield. While audio communication is not possible on TACCOM, one team member can upload images, NAV points, and sensor information into the [[Heads-up display|HUD]] of other members of their team. Similar to SQUADCOM.<ref>'''Halo: First Strike''', ''page 13''</ref>


'''E-BAND''': Emergency broadcast channel.<ref>''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'', page 159</ref> Little-used public frequency. After the fall of Reach, [[Anton-044]] used the E-Band to transmit a signal of [[Oly Oly Oxen Free]]. Used as an emergency COM Channel.<ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]]'', page 156</ref> This is the only known time of it being used.
'''[[TEAMCOM]]''': Private communications channel for a small number of military and covenant units, usually a [[Fireteam]].


==Other==
===Covenant===
In ''[[Halo 3]]'', the [[Mark V(m) MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor|Security Helmet]] [[Armor Permutation]] apparently has a COM radio and antennae on your back near your right shoulder, it is unusable however during the course of game play.
The [[Covenant]] and its [[Covenant remnants|splinter factions]] use various communications technologies of their own. The [[proselytization network|battle network]], or battlenet, is one known application of Covenant [[Covenant military|military]] communications technology.<ref>'''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''', campaign level, ''[[Halo (Halo: Combat Evolved level)|Halo]]''</ref>
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==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved]]''
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]''
*''[[Halo: First Strike]]''
*''[[i love bees]]''
*''[[Halo 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]''
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]''
*''[[Halo 3]]''
*''[[Halo: Contact Harvest]]''
*''[[Halo Wars]]''
*''[[Halo: Helljumper]]''
*''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''
**''[[Sadie's Story]]''
*''[[Halo: Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Fall of Reach]]''
**''[[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant|Covenant]]''
*''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]''
*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''
*''[[Halo 4]]''
**''[[Spartan Ops]]''
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]''
*''[[Halo 2: Anniversary]]''
*''[[Hunt the Truth]]''
*''[[Halo: Last Light]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo Wars 2]]''
*''[[Halo: Retribution]]''
*''[[Halo: Bad Blood]]''
*''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''
*''[[Halo: Oblivion]]''
*''[[Halo: Shadows of Reach]]''
*''[[Halo: Point of Light]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]''
*''[[Halo: The Rubicon Protocol]]''


==Sources==
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Latest revision as of 16:38, July 8, 2022

Shorthand for "Communications", COM is a term used to describe networks and radio communications systems of varying kind.

Civilian[edit]

In civilian context, COM refers to communications channels such as Public COM, which appears to be similar to modern-day television or Internet and may be connected to Waypoint due to the systems' similar nature.[1] It is known to house civilian network channels such as all-news channels.[2] Public COM channels are also known to broadcast cartoons.[3] COM pads and chatters are also linked to public COM networks, and each has its own COM address.[4] An "all-COM address" is an official broadcast sent to all communications devices on a given planet. Colonial Governors or other high-ranking officials have the authority to broadcast such transmission.[5]

Military[edit]

The term is often used to refer to the name for radio communications systems of UNSC units. COM allows instantaneous contact between people, ships and military bases. There are any number of COM frequencies or networks for any number of tasks. COM systems are standard equipment in all armor systems, as well as vehicles and ships. Many human colonies have networks of communications relays to serve as links to orbiting satellites and relay communications between colonies.[6]

UNSC COM channels and systems[edit]

Battlenet: Short for the distributed battle management and communication network. It is the major UNSC military communications network used for battlefield management and tactical support.[7]

E-BAND: Emergency broadcast channel.[8] Little-used public frequency. After the fall of Reach, Anton-044 used the E-Band to transmit a signal of Oly Oly Oxen Free. It was also used by the UNSC forces on Onyx to notify Lord Hood's Reinforcements of their position. Used as an emergency COM Channel.[9]

FLEETCOM 7: Short for Fleet Command. Public frequencies were used around the planet Reach. Broadcasts on FLEETCOM 7 would reach any UNSC navy ship in range of the sender.[10]

GROUNDNET: A groundside communications network.[11]

HIGHCOM: Short for "High Command", this band is used by and to contact the ranking officers in UNSC High Command.

SATCOM: Short for Satellite Communication. Frequencies reserved for communications with orbiting satellites, sometimes to relay information to orbiting ships, sometimes for communicating with people or units in another section of the planet. COMsat stations must be in orbit in order for SATCOM to be usable.[12]

SECNET: A data network used for secure communications.[11]

SQUADCOM: Frequencies reserved for use among small units in a specific area. Squadcom has a very small range, it is usually intended to be broadcast over short distances. Usually, radio-communications that take place in Halo: Combat Evolved occur over a SQUADCOM.

TACCOM: Short for Tactical Communication. Frequencies reserved for sharing of information between small units on the battlefield. While audio communication is not possible on TACCOM, one team member can upload images, NAV points, and sensor information into the HUD of other members of their team. Similar to SQUADCOM.[13]

TEAMCOM: Private communications channel for a small number of military and covenant units, usually a Fireteam.

Covenant[edit]

The Covenant and its splinter factions use various communications technologies of their own. The battle network, or battlenet, is one known application of Covenant military communications technology.[14]

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List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Halo: Glasslands, pages 70, 358
  2. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 38
  3. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 290
  4. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 42
  5. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 189
  6. ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level, Noble Actual
  7. ^ Halo Waypoint: Community Update - Summer Red, Summer Blue
  8. ^ Halo: Ghosts of Onyx, page 159
  9. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 156
  10. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 7
  11. ^ a b Halo: The Fall of Reach (2010), Adjunct
  12. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 6 (2001 edition)
  13. ^ Halo: First Strike, page 13
  14. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved, campaign level, Halo
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