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The Orbital Defense Command's network of defense platforms serve as the first line of defense for colonies and works closely with the [[UNSC Navy]]'s [[UNSC Fleet Command|Fleet Command]].{{Ref/Reuse|osfm136}}{{Ref/Reuse|Midnight}}
The Orbital Defense Command's network of defense platforms serve as the first line of defense for colonies and works closely with the [[UNSC Navy]]'s [[UNSC Fleet Command|Fleet Command]].{{Ref/Reuse|osfm136}}{{Ref/Reuse|Midnight}}


==Behind the scenes==
==Production notes==
While orbital defense platforms have been commonly known elements in the ''Halo'' universe since 2001's [[Halo: The Fall of Reach|''The Fall of Reach'']], it was only until ''[[Halo 4]]'' that the unit commanding these stations was actually named.
While orbital defense platforms have been commonly known elements in the ''Halo'' universe since 2001's [[Halo: The Fall of Reach|''The Fall of Reach'']], it was only until ''[[Halo 4]]'' that the unit commanding these stations was actually named.



Revision as of 15:57, May 6, 2021

Orbital Defense Command

Affiliation:

United Earth Government[1]

Branch:

UNSC Air Force[1]

Type:

Combatant command[2]

Role:

Orbital planetary defense[1]

Engagements:

 

The Orbital Defense Command is a functional component of the UNSC Air Force, charged with orbital planetary defense for the colonies under the purview of the Unified Earth Government.[1][2] The command operates and maintains the vast array of defense platforms in geosynchronous orbit around Earth and the Inner Colonies,[1] such as Reach and New Carthage.[3][4]

The Orbital Defense Command's network of defense platforms serve as the first line of defense for colonies and works closely with the UNSC Navy's Fleet Command.[1][2]

Production notes

While orbital defense platforms have been commonly known elements in the Halo universe since 2001's The Fall of Reach, it was only until Halo 4 that the unit commanding these stations was actually named.

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, p. 136-138
  2. ^ a b c d Halo 4, campaign level, "Midnight"
  3. ^ Halo: First Strike, Chapter 1
  4. ^ Halo 4, Armory