Important Events
The Spartan II program, led by Dr. Catherine Halsey, was a plan by the Office of Naval Intelligence to use children with superior genetic traits to create a group of super-soldiers in order to put an end to the ongoing Insurrection in the outer colonies.
On their first mission as fully augmented Spartan-IIs, Blue Team, consisting of John-117, Samuel-034, Linda-058, Kelly-087, and Fred-104, infiltrate Eridanus Secundus, a hidden United Rebel Front base located in an asteroid field, and capture Colonel Watts.
Operation: SMOKING ACES was a raid by Spartan-II Blue Team on an Insurrection stronghold in the 111 Tauri system.
Spartan-III Alpha company was the first of three Spartan-III companies to be recruited, trained, and put into service.
Spartan-III Beta company was the second of three Spartan-III companies to be recruited, trained, and put into service.
Operation: GREY VEIL was an Office of Naval Intelligence mission to assassinate a Covenant Prophet on the planet Heian sometime in 2541.
Operation: WARM BLANKET was an operation to recover Doctor Halsey from the Covenant after her capture during the Battle of Miridem in 2544.
Spartan-III Gamma Company was the last of three Spartan-III companies to be recruited, trained, and put into service.
In an effort to boost morale, the Office of Naval Intelligence made public the existence of the Spartan-II program and the accomplishments of the Spartan-IIs in May, 2547.
Operation: RED FLAG was a planned operation by both the Office of Naval Intelligence and the UNSC to use Spartans to capture a Covenant ship, use it to penetrate into Covenant space, and capture a Hierarch, with the intent of using the Prophet to broker a cease-fire.
The Raid on Verge was a covert mission undertaken by Spartan-II Black Team to infiltrate and destroy a Covenant mining and refinery operation on the recently invaded former colony of Verge towards the end of July 2552.
The Battle of Line Installation 1-4 was a conflict on Line Installation 1-4, a Forerunner defensive facility that was part of the Jat-Krula, the Forerunner's version of the Maginot Line during the Forerunner-Flood war in August 2552.
The Skirmish on Mona Lisa was a minor conflict that occurred in the debris field of Installation 04 in the Soell system aboard the prison ship Mona Lisa between UNSC forces and an outbreak of the Flood on October 25th, 2552.
Operation: SUNSPEAR was a mission to infiltrate Covenant space and destroy a major population center as an act of revenge for the Fall of Reach at the end of 2552.
The Skirmish on Pious Inquisitor was a small battle that took place between ONI intel unit Kilo-Five and Kig-Yar pirates on the CCS-class battlecruiser Pious Inquisitor in the Shaps system in April 2553.
Operation: RETRIBUTION was an Office of Naval Intelligence mission headed by operative Veta Lopis and her Ferret team to investigate the murder of Vice Admiral Graselyn Tuwa and the kidnapping of her family members on December 6th, 2553.
The Return to Installation 00 was an Office of Naval Intelligence mission undertaken by the UNSC Rubicon to return to the Ark following the Battle of Installation 00 and investigate the status of the facility in August 2554.
Operation: COALPEPPER was an ONI and Spartan operation to rescue Sadie Endesha and the Huragok Quick to Adjust to whom she was assigned from the United Rebel Front on the moon of Talitsa in the Sverdlovsk system in August 2555.
The Mission to Alpha Shard was a joint ONI and Sedran Colonial Guard mission to secure and eliminate the source of the bio-weapon used in the Sedra City Mall Bombing in February 2556.
Following discovery of the last known location of the UNSC Spirit of Fire from the Battle of the Etran Harborage, the Office of Naval Intelligence sent the UNSC Taurokado to investigate the system for any information regarding the whereabouts of the lost UNSC warship.
The Assassination of Avu Med 'Telcam was an assassination sanctioned by the Office of Naval Intelligence Section Three and carried out by SPARTAN-G059 on the leader of the Servants of the Abiding Truth on former colony world New Llanelli in the Brunel system in January 2558.
The Battle of Cassidy III was a conflict between Spartan-IV fireteam Alpha-Nine, allied with United Rebel Front forces on Cassidy III, and the Promethean forces under command of the Created late in 2558.
ONI agent Lieutenant Parisa, is sent on a mission to deliver an encryption key to John-117 behind enemy lines prior to the Battle of Installation 07.
Important Events
The Spartan II program, led by Dr. Catherine Halsey, was a plan by the Office of Naval Intelligence to use children with superior genetic traits to create a group of super-soldiers in order to put an end to the ongoing Insurrection in the outer colonies.
On their first mission as fully augmented Spartan-IIs, Blue Team, consisting of John-117, Samuel-034, Linda-058, Kelly-087, and Fred-104, infiltrate Eridanus Secundus, a hidden United Rebel Front base located in an asteroid field, and capture Colonel Watts.
Operation: SMOKING ACES was a raid by Spartan-II Blue Team on an Insurrection stronghold in the 111 Tauri system.
Spartan-III Alpha company was the first of three Spartan-III companies to be recruited, trained, and put into service.
Spartan-III Beta company was the second of three Spartan-III companies to be recruited, trained, and put into service.
Operation: GREY VEIL was an Office of Naval Intelligence mission to assassinate a Covenant Prophet on the planet Heian sometime in 2541.
Operation: WARM BLANKET was an operation to recover Doctor Halsey from the Covenant after her capture during the Battle of Miridem in 2544.
Spartan-III Gamma Company was the last of three Spartan-III companies to be recruited, trained, and put into service.
In an effort to boost morale, the Office of Naval Intelligence made public the existence of the Spartan-II program and the accomplishments of the Spartan-IIs in May, 2547.
Operation: RED FLAG was a planned operation by both the Office of Naval Intelligence and the UNSC to use Spartans to capture a Covenant ship, use it to penetrate into Covenant space, and capture a Hierarch, with the intent of using the Prophet to broker a cease-fire.
The Raid on Verge was a covert mission undertaken by Spartan-II Black Team to infiltrate and destroy a Covenant mining and refinery operation on the recently invaded former colony of Verge towards the end of July 2552.
The Battle of Line Installation 1-4 was a conflict on Line Installation 1-4, a Forerunner defensive facility that was part of the Jat-Krula, the Forerunner's version of the Maginot Line during the Forerunner-Flood war in August 2552.
The Skirmish on Mona Lisa was a minor conflict that occurred in the debris field of Installation 04 in the Soell system aboard the prison ship Mona Lisa between UNSC forces and an outbreak of the Flood on October 25th, 2552.
Operation: SUNSPEAR was a mission to infiltrate Covenant space and destroy a major population center as an act of revenge for the Fall of Reach at the end of 2552.
The Skirmish on Pious Inquisitor was a small battle that took place between ONI intel unit Kilo-Five and Kig-Yar pirates on the CCS-class battlecruiser Pious Inquisitor in the Shaps system in April 2553.
Operation: RETRIBUTION was an Office of Naval Intelligence mission headed by operative Veta Lopis and her Ferret team to investigate the murder of Vice Admiral Graselyn Tuwa and the kidnapping of her family members on December 6th, 2553.
The Return to Installation 00 was an Office of Naval Intelligence mission undertaken by the UNSC Rubicon to return to the Ark following the Battle of Installation 00 and investigate the status of the facility in August 2554.
Operation: COALPEPPER was an ONI and Spartan operation to rescue Sadie Endesha and the Huragok Quick to Adjust to whom she was assigned from the United Rebel Front on the moon of Talitsa in the Sverdlovsk system in August 2555.
The Mission to Alpha Shard was a joint ONI and Sedran Colonial Guard mission to secure and eliminate the source of the bio-weapon used in the Sedra City Mall Bombing in February 2556.
Following discovery of the last known location of the UNSC Spirit of Fire from the Battle of the Etran Harborage, the Office of Naval Intelligence sent the UNSC Taurokado to investigate the system for any information regarding the whereabouts of the lost UNSC warship.
The Assassination of Avu Med 'Telcam was an assassination sanctioned by the Office of Naval Intelligence Section Three and carried out by SPARTAN-G059 on the leader of the Servants of the Abiding Truth on former colony world New Llanelli in the Brunel system in January 2558.
The Battle of Cassidy III was a conflict between Spartan-IV fireteam Alpha-Nine, allied with United Rebel Front forces on Cassidy III, and the Promethean forces under command of the Created late in 2558.
ONI agent Lieutenant Parisa, is sent on a mission to deliver an encryption key to John-117 behind enemy lines prior to the Battle of Installation 07.
Evo-014's Summary
LEADER: Admiral Serin Osman
HEADQUARTERS: Sydney, Earth
FOUNDED: 2178 CE
The Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) stands as the preeminent intelligence-gathering organization of the 26th century, operating under the purview of the United Nations Space Command. In its role, ONI acts as the vanguard of knowledge, tirelessly gathering and analyzing information vital to the survival and advancement of humanity.
While officially integrated within the structure of the UNSC, the operations and initiatives undertaken by ONI often unfold unbeknownst to the upper echelons of UNSC authority. This clandestine nature enables ONI to engage in covert endeavors, pursuing projects of utmost importance with minimal external interference. The autonomy granted to them in these matters endows ONI with a unique degree of power and influence, positioning them as a formidable force shaping the future of mankind.
With unparalleled access to cutting-edge technologies, deep intelligence networks, and a network of operatives, ONI stands at the forefront of humanity's pursuit of knowledge and security. Their reach extends across the stars, delving into the mysteries of the cosmos and unearthing ancient secrets left behind by enigmatic civilizations, such as the Forerunners.
While their actions and intentions may often remain shrouded in secrecy, the significance of ONI's contributions cannot be underestimated. They navigate the complexities of interstellar politics, espionage, and military strategy, striving to safeguard humanity's interests and ensure a brighter future amidst the trials and tribulations of a vast and treacherous universe.
History
The Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) stands as the apex intelligence agency in all human-occupied territories, exerting unparalleled influence that extends beyond the United Nations Space Command (UNSC) itself. Originally established as a military intelligence-gathering organization in the 22nd century, ONI has steadily grown to become involved in virtually every covert and morally ambiguous undertaking spanning the entirety of the 26th century.
ONI's involvement in various secretive endeavors is well-documented. Notably, they assumed a leading role in the development of the Spartan programs, which included controversial activities such as child abduction for the Spartan-II program and recruiting orphans left behind by devastating Covenant attacks to form the Spartan-III program. Additionally, ONI has spearheaded numerous top-secret military initiatives, including the creation of the formidable MJOLNIR Power Armor and the construction of the colossal UNSC Infinity.
However, the most substantial and clandestine project overseen by ONI centers around the gathering and dissemination of knowledge pertaining to the enigmatic Forerunners, ancient Precursors, and ancient humanity. While ONI had been aware of and studying Forerunner artifacts since at least the late 25th century, the wider human populace remained largely ignorant of the Forerunners' existence until the conclusion of the devastating Human-Covenant War.
ONI's pursuit of knowledge regarding the Forerunners operated covertly, with the construction of vast subterranean facilities like CASTLE Base on the planet Reach, enabling the intensive study of Forerunner artifacts away from public scrutiny. In the case of Onyx, where significant artifacts were discovered, the entire planet was expunged from navigation records, its existence becoming a closely guarded secret in itself.
In the aftermath of the Covenant conflict, ONI seized upon the discoveries made on the Ark, the Halo Array, and the Sarcophagus to intensify their examination of Forerunner technology and history, utilizing newfound knowledge to bolster humanity's military prowess in the post-war era
The Spartan II program, led by Dr. Catherine Halsey, was a plan by the Office of Naval Intelligence to use children with superior genetic traits to create a group of super-soldiers in order to put an end to the ongoing Insurrection in the outer colonies.
On their first mission as fully augmented Spartan-IIs, Blue Team, consisting of John-117, Samuel-034, Linda-058, Kelly-087, and Fred-104, infiltrate Eridanus Secundus, a hidden United Rebel Front base located in an asteroid field, and capture Colonel Watts.
Operation: SMOKING ACES was a raid by Spartan-II Blue Team on an Insurrection stronghold in the 111 Tauri system.
Spartan-III Alpha company was the first of three Spartan-III companies to be recruited, trained, and put into service.
Spartan-III Beta company was the second of three Spartan-III companies to be recruited, trained, and put into service.
Operation: GREY VEIL was an Office of Naval Intelligence mission to assassinate a Covenant Prophet on the planet Heian sometime in 2541.
Operation: WARM BLANKET was an operation to recover Doctor Halsey from the Covenant after her capture during the Battle of Miridem in 2544.
Spartan-III Gamma Company was the last of three Spartan-III companies to be recruited, trained, and put into service.
In an effort to boost morale, the Office of Naval Intelligence made public the existence of the Spartan-II program and the accomplishments of the Spartan-IIs in May, 2547.
Operation: RED FLAG was a planned operation by both the Office of Naval Intelligence and the UNSC to use Spartans to capture a Covenant ship, use it to penetrate into Covenant space, and capture a Hierarch, with the intent of using the Prophet to broker a cease-fire.
The Raid on Verge was a covert mission undertaken by Spartan-II Black Team to infiltrate and destroy a Covenant mining and refinery operation on the recently invaded former colony of Verge towards the end of July 2552.
The Battle of Line Installation 1-4 was a conflict on Line Installation 1-4, a Forerunner defensive facility that was part of the Jat-Krula, the Forerunner's version of the Maginot Line during the Forerunner-Flood war in August 2552.
The Skirmish on Mona Lisa was a minor conflict that occurred in the debris field of Installation 04 in the Soell system aboard the prison ship Mona Lisa between UNSC forces and an outbreak of the Flood on October 25th, 2552.
Operation: SUNSPEAR was a mission to infiltrate Covenant space and destroy a major population center as an act of revenge for the Fall of Reach at the end of 2552.
The Skirmish on Pious Inquisitor was a small battle that took place between ONI intel unit Kilo-Five and Kig-Yar pirates on the CCS-class battlecruiser Pious Inquisitor in the Shaps system in April 2553.
Operation: RETRIBUTION was an Office of Naval Intelligence mission headed by operative Veta Lopis and her Ferret team to investigate the murder of Vice Admiral Graselyn Tuwa and the kidnapping of her family members on December 6th, 2553.
The Return to Installation 00 was an Office of Naval Intelligence mission undertaken by the UNSC Rubicon to return to the Ark following the Battle of Installation 00 and investigate the status of the facility in August 2554.
Operation: COALPEPPER was an ONI and Spartan operation to rescue Sadie Endesha and the Huragok Quick to Adjust to whom she was assigned from the United Rebel Front on the moon of Talitsa in the Sverdlovsk system in August 2555.
The Mission to Alpha Shard was a joint ONI and Sedran Colonial Guard mission to secure and eliminate the source of the bio-weapon used in the Sedra City Mall Bombing in February 2556.
Following discovery of the last known location of the UNSC Spirit of Fire from the Battle of the Etran Harborage, the Office of Naval Intelligence sent the UNSC Taurokado to investigate the system for any information regarding the whereabouts of the lost UNSC warship.
The Assassination of Avu Med 'Telcam was an assassination sanctioned by the Office of Naval Intelligence Section Three and carried out by SPARTAN-G059 on the leader of the Servants of the Abiding Truth on former colony world New Llanelli in the Brunel system in January 2558.
The Battle of Cassidy III was a conflict between Spartan-IV fireteam Alpha-Nine, allied with United Rebel Front forces on Cassidy III, and the Promethean forces under command of the Created late in 2558.
ONI agent Lieutenant Parisa, is sent on a mission to deliver an encryption key to John-117 behind enemy lines prior to the Battle of Installation 07.
Personnel
The Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) carefully selects elite agents renowned for their exceptional skills in covert operations and proficiency in thriving within the shadows of enemy territory. Although ONI operatives may not always be favored among standard UNSC personnel, their unwavering determination to accomplish the mission remains unparalleled, even when it entails making difficult decisions such as sacrificing civilian lives to safeguard a greater number. While some may perceive ONI agents as lacking in compassion, they possess an unmatched resilience that enables them to overcome challenges that would paralyze a lesser individual.