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=ONI logo=
[[File:ONI Seal 1.png|thumb|right|200px|The most common ONI symbol, with the arrowhead design.]]
The '''ONI symbol''' is the primary logo used to identify the organization.
==Description==
===Arrow design===
The agency's insignia has many layers of meaning: superficially it is a stylized surveillance satellite, but it also represents a pyramid of knowledge with an all-seeing eye and an arrowhead directed to the heavens.<ref>''[[Halo Mythos]]'', p. 141</ref> Above the center circle reads "UNSC" and at the bottom, in between the edges of the outer circle reads "Office of Naval Intelligence".
===UNSC derived===
Another symbol, based on the UNSC's is also occasionally used. Featuring the bird with the globe, the main differences include the globe containing the "all-seeing eye" with triangles and stars surrounding it and the ribbon at the bottom containing the text "Office of Naval Intelligence" in it.
==Variants==
===Arrow design===
*'''Textless''' - A variant of the logo without any of the text, leaving only the arrow shape and the circles.
*'''Ivanoff text''' - A special version of the logo is used for [[Ivanoff Station]], where the text is replaced with
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:ONI emblem.png|The UNSC derived variant.
</gallery>
==Sources==
=City hub page=
=City hub page=


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==Pre-UN founding==
==Pre-UN founding==
===Ancient history===
In 480 BCE,<ref name="realthermopylae">[[Wikipedia:Battle of Thermopylae|''Wikipedia'': Battle of Thermopylae]]</ref> 300 soldiers from [[Wikipedia:Sparta|Sparta]] defended [[Wikipedia:Greece|Greece]]<ref>''Dr. Halsey's personal journal'', June 19, 2513</ref> from a Persian invasion.<ref name="realthermopylae"/>


===Pre-Industrial revolution===
[[File:Kurt Agincourt.jpg|200px|right|thumb|[[Kurt Ambrose]] detailing the Battle of Agincourt.]]
[[File:Kurt Agincourt.jpg|200px|right|thumb|[[Kurt Ambrose]] detailing the Battle of Agincourt.]]
In 1415, the Battle of Agincourt took place.<ref>''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]''</ref> In 1759, the Battle of Minden took place. This battle became the namesake for a [[UNSC starship]].<ref>''Official Xbox Magazine: Halo - The 10th Anniversary'' — Glasslands excerpt</ref>
In 1415, the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Agincourt|Battle of Agincourt]] took place.<ref>''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]''</ref> In 1759, the [[Wikipedia:Battle of Minden|Battle of Minden]] took place. This battle became the [[UNSC Battle of Minden|namesake]] for a [[UNSC starship]].<ref>''Official Xbox Magazine: Halo - The 10th Anniversary'' — Glasslands excerpt</ref>
 
In the 18th-century, the conical bullet was developed<ref>''[[Halo: Reach]]'', campaign level, [[The Package (level)|The Package]]</ref> and the [[Wikipedia:Piezoelectric effect|piezoelectric effect]] was discovered.<ref>''[[Dr. Halsey's personal journal]]'', July 30, 2511</ref>


===World War II===
Over the course of the 18th and 19th-centuries, the colonies of Britain diverged socially and economically resulting in a schism. In one case, a war.<ref>''
World War II started in 1939.<ref>[[Wikipedia:World War II|''Wikipedia:'' World War II]]</ref> [[John Forge]]'s [[Forge family|family]] had members fight in World War II.<ref>''[[Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide]]'', Factions, UNSC Leaders, p. 22-23</ref> During the war, the British cracked a German encryption scheme.<ref name="ilbenigma">''[[I love bees]]'', [[Axon Clips]], [[Axon Clips Chapter 4|Chapter 4]] - Herzog: "Enigma"</ref> The war came to a close with the first usage of human [[Nuclear weapon]]s at [[Japan|Nagasaki and Hirshima]].<ref name="encyctimeline">''[[Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe]]'', Timeline, p. 31</ref>
[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]'', [[The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole]], p. 256-258 (2010 edition, Vol. I)</ref>


[[Chief Petty Officer]] [[McRobb]] compared the 26th-century [[Fall of Reach]] to the attack on Pearl Harbor.<ref>''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', p. 283</ref>  
World War II started in 1939.<ref>[[Wikipedia:World War II|''Wikipedia:'' World War II]]</ref> [[John Forge]]'s [[Forge family|family]] had members fight in World War II.<ref>''[[Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide]]'', Factions, UNSC Leaders, p. 22-23</ref> During the war, the British cracked a German encryption scheme.<ref name="ilbenigma">''[[I love bees]]'', [[Axon Clips]], [[Axon Clips Chapter 4|Chapter 4]] - Herzog: "Enigma"</ref> The war came to a close with the first usage of human [[Nuclear weapon]]s at [[Japan|Nagasaki and Hirshima]].<ref name="encyctimeline">''[[Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe]]'', Timeline, p. 31</ref> [[Chief Petty Officer]] [[McRobb]] compared the 26th-century [[Fall of Reach]] to the attack on Pearl Harbor.<ref>''[[Halo: The Fall of Reach]]'', p. 283</ref>  


==UN era==
==UN era==
In [[1945]], the [[United Nations]] was founded.<ref name="encyctimeline"/>
[[File:NeilArmstrongluna.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Early human steps on Luna.<ref>''[[Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary]]'', [[Terminal/Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary/One|Terminal 1]]</ref>]]
In [[1945]], the [[United Nations]] was founded. 24 years later, human beings would take their first steps on [[Luna]].<ref name="encyctimeline"/> The United Nations first established the [[Unified Earth Government]] in [[2075]].<ref>''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'', Glossary (p. 229)</ref> Luna, [[Mars]],  the [[Jovian Moons]] and several asteroids would first be settled by humans in [[2080]].<ref>''[[Halo Mythos]]'', Rise of Humanity (p. 47)</ref> [[2090]] and [[2103]] also saw the ends of large scale conflicts.<ref>''[[Halo: Glasslands]]'', Chapter 1</ref> In the 2100s, British [[Houses of Parliament]] were destroyed in a domestic terrorist act.<ref>''[[Halo: Saint's Testimony]]'', p. 7-8 (Google Play edition)</ref>
==Sources==
==Sources==

Revision as of 13:47, February 1, 2020

The most common ONI symbol, with the arrowhead design.

The ONI symbol is the primary logo used to identify the organization.

Description

Arrow design

The agency's insignia has many layers of meaning: superficially it is a stylized surveillance satellite, but it also represents a pyramid of knowledge with an all-seeing eye and an arrowhead directed to the heavens.[1] Above the center circle reads "UNSC" and at the bottom, in between the edges of the outer circle reads "Office of Naval Intelligence".

UNSC derived

Another symbol, based on the UNSC's is also occasionally used. Featuring the bird with the globe, the main differences include the globe containing the "all-seeing eye" with triangles and stars surrounding it and the ribbon at the bottom containing the text "Office of Naval Intelligence" in it.

Variants

Arrow design

  • Textless - A variant of the logo without any of the text, leaving only the arrow shape and the circles.
  • Ivanoff text - A special version of the logo is used for Ivanoff Station, where the text is replaced with

Gallery

  • The UNSC derived variant.

    The UNSC derived variant.

Sources

City hub page

Wikipedia.png
 There is more information available on this subject at CMDR RileySV/Sandbox on the English Wikipedia.

A city is a type of settlement that sapient species create.

Types

Human

Human cities often have transit systems featuring Maglev trains.[2][3][4] Quite a few cities also prominently hosted Space elevators.[5][6][3]

Human cities are sometimes arcologies. Several examples of this include the Castra Arcology[7] and the Haven arcology.[8][9]

Species of the Covenant

  • Covenant - Designed as the Covenant's capital, High Charity featured it's own city.[10]

Sources

Human history page/section

Pre-UN founding

In 480 BCE,[13] 300 soldiers from Sparta defended Greece[14] from a Persian invasion.[13]

Kurt Ambrose detailing the Battle of Agincourt.

In 1415, the Battle of Agincourt took place.[15] In 1759, the Battle of Minden took place. This battle became the namesake for a UNSC starship.[16]

In the 18th-century, the conical bullet was developed[17] and the piezoelectric effect was discovered.[18]

Over the course of the 18th and 19th-centuries, the colonies of Britain diverged socially and economically resulting in a schism. In one case, a war.[19]

World War II started in 1939.[20] John Forge's family had members fight in World War II.[21] During the war, the British cracked a German encryption scheme.[22] The war came to a close with the first usage of human Nuclear weapons at Nagasaki and Hirshima.[23] Chief Petty Officer McRobb compared the 26th-century Fall of Reach to the attack on Pearl Harbor.[24]

UN era

File:NeilArmstrongluna.jpg
Early human steps on Luna.[25]

In 1945, the United Nations was founded. 24 years later, human beings would take their first steps on Luna.[23] The United Nations first established the Unified Earth Government in 2075.[26] Luna, Mars, the Jovian Moons and several asteroids would first be settled by humans in 2080.[27] 2090 and 2103 also saw the ends of large scale conflicts.[28] In the 2100s, British Houses of Parliament were destroyed in a domestic terrorist act.[29]

Sources

  1. ^ Halo Mythos, p. 141
  2. ^ Halo 2, multiplayer map, Terminal
  3. ^ a b Halo: Reach, campaign level, Exodus
  4. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, p. 45
  5. ^ Halo 3: ODST, campaign level, Prepare To Drop
  6. ^ Halo 4, campaign level, Skyline
  7. ^ Bungie.net: Meet the Squad (6/2/2009)
  8. ^ Halo: Reach Limited Edition, Intersystem News: HAVEN TERROR BOMBING KILLS TWO MILLION
  9. ^ Halo: Reach, Dr. Halsey's personal journal
  10. ^ Halo Waypoint: High Charity
  11. ^ Halo 5: Guardians, campaign level, Battle of Sunaion
  12. ^ Halo Mythos: A Guide to the Story of Halo, p. 144
  13. ^ a b Wikipedia: Battle of Thermopylae
  14. ^ Dr. Halsey's personal journal, June 19, 2513
  15. ^ Dr. Halsey's personal journal
  16. ^ Official Xbox Magazine: Halo - The 10th Anniversary — Glasslands excerpt
  17. ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level, The Package
  18. ^ Dr. Halsey's personal journal, July 30, 2511
  19. ^ Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe, The Impossible Life and the Possible Death of Preston J. Cole, p. 256-258 (2010 edition, Vol. I)
  20. ^ Wikipedia: World War II
  21. ^ Halo Wars: Official Strategy Guide, Factions, UNSC Leaders, p. 22-23
  22. ^ I love bees, Axon Clips, Chapter 4 - Herzog: "Enigma"
  23. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe, Timeline, p. 31
  24. ^ Halo: The Fall of Reach, p. 283
  25. ^ Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Terminal 1
  26. ^ Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide, Glossary (p. 229)
  27. ^ Halo Mythos, Rise of Humanity (p. 47)
  28. ^ Halo: Glasslands, Chapter 1
  29. ^ Halo: Saint's Testimony, p. 7-8 (Google Play edition)
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