UNSC Security Council

The UNSC Security Council was a principal forum used by the United Nations Space Command to make decisions on the United Earth Government's security, defense, foreign policy, and protection of the colonies. The UNSC Security Council was formed in 2527 to act as the UNSC's principal coordinating organ as the UEG began suspending itself for the sake of survival against the Covenant Empire. Following the end of the Human-Covenant War, the UNSC retained the Security Council due to the tumultuous and politically complex circumstances surrounding the creation of the Phoenix Initiative. However, the Security Council was reorganized to include a more substantial civilian presence, with representatives from both the Phoenix Initiative and the UEG along with UNSC officials.

Roles and Responsibilities
Assuming the role of the Security Council, the UNSC shifted its focus towards defense and security to ensure the survival of humanity. They focused not only on the military front but also on the civilian side and contingency plans in case fronts collapsed. Since peace against the Covenant was no longer an option, the Security Council turned to focus on strategic defense strategies and informing policy-makers on the most effective way to survive.

Following the end of the Human-Covenant War, the UNSC Security Council turned to focus on peace, security, and the rebuilding of the government. Due to the location of Earth being revealed, the Security Council focused on defense building as well to ensure they had a sizable force to defend the Sol System. They also coordinated with colonial governments to help the UNSC rebuild, making them act as the government while the Phoenix Initiative built its foundation.

Organization and Positions
The UNSC Security Council held seven people at a time during the history of the principal forum's history. The Deputy Secretary of Defense was the only civilian who attended meetings and was often the UEG Liaison for decisions on civilian matters. The leader of the UNSC Security Council was the Chief of the Security Council who is an appointed O-10 or O-11 officer to oversee the council on matters. The rest of the council was filled out with the respective leaders of each UNSC Armed Forces Branch and the Chief of the Office of Naval Intelligence. Tenures on the UNSC Security Council lasted five years for each position.