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A '''tattoo''' is a permanent design marked on skin using inked needles. Tattoos are a common style of body art used among [[humans]]. | A '''tattoo''' is a permanent design marked on skin using inked needles. Tattoos are a common style of body art used among [[humans]]. | ||
==Tattoos of | ==Tattoos of organizations== | ||
[[File:ODST tattoo.png|250px|thumb|[[Cadmon Lasky]] showing off his newly acquired ODST tattoo.]] | |||
Tattoos are often used to promote bonding between members of a certain group. | Tattoos are often used to promote bonding between members of a certain group. | ||
===ODSTs=== | ===ODSTs=== | ||
Tattoos are frequently displayed with pride by the [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s. [[Melissa McKay]] wore a tattoo of a skull and the letters "ODST" on her bicep.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 34''</ref> [[Cadmon Lasky]] also got a tattoo of the ODST emblem on his back while he was at [[Jericho VII]]. [[Jacob Keyes]], while not an ODST, was given an ODST tattoo of the kanji symbol for either "bastard" or "bad ass", as the meaning differs depending on who is asked.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 105''</ref> An [[Unidentified corporal]] had the words "cut here" tattooed around her neck.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page ??''</ref> | Tattoos are frequently displayed with pride by the [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s. [[Melissa McKay]] wore a tattoo of a skull and the letters "ODST" on her bicep.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 34''</ref> [[Cadmon Lasky]] also got a tattoo of the ODST emblem on his back while he was at [[Jericho VII]]. [[Jacob Keyes]], while not an ODST, was given an ODST tattoo of the kanji symbol for either "bastard" or "bad ass", as the meaning differs depending on who is asked.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]''', ''page 105''</ref> An [[Unidentified corporal]] had the words "cut here" tattooed around her neck.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page ??''</ref> | ||
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Members of fraternities such as [[Sigma Chi]] are known to wear tattoos to signify their involvement. One such tattoo ended up blowing the cover of an [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] sent to test [[Rani Sobeck]].<ref>'''i love bees''', ''Axon'' [[Media:formal_wear.ogg|formal_wear]]</ref> | Members of fraternities such as [[Sigma Chi]] are known to wear tattoos to signify their involvement. One such tattoo ended up blowing the cover of an [[Office of Naval Intelligence|ONI]] sent to test [[Rani Sobeck]].<ref>'''i love bees''', ''Axon'' [[Media:formal_wear.ogg|formal_wear]]</ref> | ||
==Individual | ==Prison tattoos== | ||
Tattoos can also be personal decorations of individual persons. [[Dominique]] | [[Convict|Convicted criminals]] are marked with a prison barcode tattoo across the triceps of their arms.<ref>'''Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe''', "[[The Mona Lisa]]"</ref> | ||
==Individual tattoos== | |||
Tattoos can also be personal decorations of individual persons. | |||
*[[Dominique]] had a [[Bessel function]] tattooed around his wrist.<ref>'''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]''', ''page 277''</ref> | |||
*[[Myras Tyla]] had ornate tattoos on her head and face.<ref>'''Halo: Uprising'''</ref> | |||
*[[Jun-A266]], a [[SPARTAN-III Program|SPARTAN-III]], wore a tattoo of a fist grasping three arrows on the left side of his head.<ref>'''Halo: Reach'''</ref> | |||
==List of appearances== | ==List of appearances== | ||
*''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Flood]]'' | ||
*''[[i love bees]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Uprising]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'' | *''[[Halo: The Cole Protocol]]'' | ||
*''[[ | *''[[Halo: Evolutions]]'' | ||
**''[[The Mona Lisa]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' | |||
*''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'' | *''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]'' | ||
*''[[Halo: Initiation]]'' | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Revision as of 14:59, October 20, 2014
A tattoo is a permanent design marked on skin using inked needles. Tattoos are a common style of body art used among humans.
Tattoos of organizations
Cadmon Lasky showing off his newly acquired ODST tattoo.
Tattoos are often used to promote bonding between members of a certain group.
ODSTs
Tattoos are frequently displayed with pride by the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers. Melissa McKay wore a tattoo of a skull and the letters "ODST" on her bicep.[1] Cadmon Lasky also got a tattoo of the ODST emblem on his back while he was at Jericho VII. Jacob Keyes, while not an ODST, was given an ODST tattoo of the kanji symbol for either "bastard" or "bad ass", as the meaning differs depending on who is asked.[2] An Unidentified corporal had the words "cut here" tattooed around her neck.[3]
Kelorists
The Kelorists of Mamore mark members with a tattoo of a cross within a circle.[4]
Fraternities
Members of fraternities such as Sigma Chi are known to wear tattoos to signify their involvement. One such tattoo ended up blowing the cover of an ONI sent to test Rani Sobeck.[5]
Prison tattoos
Convicted criminals are marked with a prison barcode tattoo across the triceps of their arms.[6]
Individual tattoos
Tattoos can also be personal decorations of individual persons.
- Dominique had a Bessel function tattooed around his wrist.[7]
- Myras Tyla had ornate tattoos on her head and face.[8]
- Jun-A266, a SPARTAN-III, wore a tattoo of a fist grasping three arrows on the left side of his head.[9]
List of appearances
- Halo: The Fall of Reach (First appearance)
- Halo: The Flood
- i love bees
- Halo: Uprising
- Halo: The Cole Protocol
- Halo: Evolutions
- Halo: Reach
- Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn
- Halo: Initiation
Sources
- ^ Halo: The Flood, page 34
- ^ Halo: The Cole Protocol, page 105
- ^ Halo: The Flood, page ??
- ^ i love bees, Axon security_sweep
- ^ i love bees, Axon formal_wear
- ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, "The Mona Lisa"
- ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, page 277
- ^ Halo: Uprising
- ^ Halo: Reach
