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'''Draetheus V'''{{Ref/Note|Official material from [[343 Industries]] (including the game itself) consistently renders the planet's name as "Draetheus-V". The same naming scheme is used for [[Circinius IV]] from ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''. However, ''Halopedia'' omits the hyphen for the sake of convenience and for consistency with other planetary designations (''e.g.'' [[Jericho VII]] and [[Draco III]]).}} was a [[human]] colony world in the [[Draetheus system]].<ref name="Image">[[:File:HSA mission overview.jpg|Image of Draetheus mission briefing]]</ref><ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9R34L_HBuM '''Youtube''' ''Spartan Assault Walkthrough''] (41:00)</ref> It had one moon, designated [[X50]]; unbeknownst to the colonists, the moon was actually a Forerunner superweapon.{{Ref/Reuse|Image}} The planet had a unique magnetic signature.<ref>'''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''', ''[[Mission 8: Hunt for the Sangheili Command|Hunt for the Sangheili Command]]''</ref> | '''Draetheus V'''{{Ref/Note|Official material from [[343 Industries]] (including the game itself) consistently renders the planet's name as "Draetheus-V". The same naming scheme is used for [[Circinius IV]] from ''[[Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn]]''. However, ''Halopedia'' omits the hyphen for the sake of convenience and for consistency with other planetary designations (''e.g.'' [[Jericho VII]] and [[Draco III]]).}} was a [[human]] [[Human colonies|colony]] [[world]] in the [[Draetheus system]].<ref name="Image">[[:File:HSA mission overview.jpg|Image of Draetheus mission briefing]]</ref><ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9R34L_HBuM '''Youtube''' ''Spartan Assault Walkthrough''] (41:00)</ref> It had one [[Natural satellite|moon]], designated [[X50]]; unbeknownst to the colonists, the moon was actually a Forerunner superweapon.{{Ref/Reuse|Image}} The planet had a unique magnetic signature.<ref name="commandhunt">'''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''', ''[[Mission 8: Hunt for the Sangheili Command|Hunt for the Sangheili Command]]''</ref> | ||
==Overview== | |||
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The planet had "forests" of exotic plant-like life.<ref name="commandhunt"/> | |||
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*[[Epsilon Expanse]] | |||
*[[Faraday Base]] | |||
*[[Red Slate Plateau]] | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The planet was once a Forerunner colony and a part of their [[ecumene]]. Following the [[Human-Covenant War]], the [[United Nations Space Command]] discovered the world and established a number of research facilities on the planet and its moon to study objects left behind by the Forerunners.<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/games/halo_spartan_assault/b/pc/archive/2013/06/04/343-industries-reveals-halo-spartan-assault.aspx '''GameInformer''': ''343 Industries Reveals Halo: Spartan Assault'']</ref> Numerous magnetic reactor stations were also built around the planet.<ref>'''Halo: Spartan Assault''', ''[[Mission 7: Reactor Field Relief|Reactor Field Relief]]''</ref> | The planet was once a Forerunner colony and a part of their [[ecumene]].<ref name="gameinformer"/> | ||
===Post-war=== | |||
Following the [[Human-Covenant War]], the [[United Nations Space Command]] discovered the world and established a number of research facilities on the planet and its moon to study objects left behind by the Forerunners.<ref name="gameinformer">[http://www.gameinformer.com/games/halo_spartan_assault/b/pc/archive/2013/06/04/343-industries-reveals-halo-spartan-assault.aspx '''GameInformer''': ''343 Industries Reveals Halo: Spartan Assault'']</ref> Numerous magnetic reactor stations were also built around the planet.<ref>'''Halo: Spartan Assault''', ''[[Mission 7: Reactor Field Relief|Reactor Field Relief]]''</ref> | |||
===Battle of Draetheus V=== | ====Battle of Draetheus V==== | ||
{{Main|Battle of Draetheus V}} | {{Main|Battle of Draetheus V}} | ||
[[File:HSA Draetheus-V & X50 destroyed.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Draetheus V and X50 at the moment of the latter's deactivation.]] | |||
In [[2554]], a [[Merg Vol's Covenant|faction]] of the former [[Covenant]] attacked the planet, and [[X50]], and [[Battle of Draetheus V|clashed with the UNSC]] for the [[Forerunner]] relics present there, lead by [[Zealot]] [[Merg Vol]]. Two [[SPARTAN-IV Program|SPARTAN-IVs]], [[Sarah Palmer]] and [[Edward Davis]], participated in the campaign. The UNSC was successful in alerting the planet of the remnant's attack and evacuation began. While Merg Vol's Covenant quickly took control of the moon<ref>'''Halo: Spartan Assault''', ''[[Mission 4: Live to Fight|Live to Fight]]''</ref>, Palmer was holding ground with numerous [[UNSC Marines|Marine]] forces on the planet's surface. Palmer helped defend Draetheus V's main military outpost, [[Faraday Base]], against the attacking forces. Although the Marines were taking heavy casualties, they succeeded in defending Faraday and the planet's reactor facilities, largely due to the help of Spartan Palmer.<ref>'''Halo: Spartan Assault''', ''[[Mission 6: Siege of Faraday|Siege of Faraday]]''</ref> | In [[2554]], a [[Merg Vol's Covenant|faction]] of the former [[Covenant]] attacked the planet, and [[X50]], and [[Battle of Draetheus V|clashed with the UNSC]] for the [[Forerunner]] relics present there, lead by [[Zealot]] [[Merg Vol]]. Two [[SPARTAN-IV Program|SPARTAN-IVs]], [[Sarah Palmer]] and [[Edward Davis]], participated in the campaign. The UNSC was successful in alerting the planet of the remnant's attack and evacuation began. While Merg Vol's Covenant quickly took control of the moon<ref>'''Halo: Spartan Assault''', ''[[Mission 4: Live to Fight|Live to Fight]]''</ref>, Palmer was holding ground with numerous [[UNSC Marines|Marine]] forces on the planet's surface. Palmer helped defend Draetheus V's main military outpost, [[Faraday Base]], against the attacking forces. Although the Marines were taking heavy casualties, they succeeded in defending Faraday and the planet's reactor facilities, largely due to the help of Spartan Palmer.<ref>'''Halo: Spartan Assault''', ''[[Mission 6: Siege of Faraday|Siege of Faraday]]''</ref> | ||
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Shortly after the battle, the UNSC discovered a looping transmission of low-frequency static from X50. Palmer and UNSC forces returned to the moon to investigate. However, the UNSC quickly realized that Covenant forces remained on the moon.{{Ref/Reuse|Operation F}} It was discovered that the disintergration of Draetheus V had caused large chunks of the planet's crust to crash into the moon's surface, revealing parts of a massive Forerunner structure miles wide.<ref>'''Halo: Spartan Assault''', ''[[Mission 28: Superstructure Assault|Superstructure Assault]]''</ref> After fighting through numerous Covenant soldiers, Palmer discovered that the message had originated from her Spartan compatriot Davis, moments before his death. She shut the device down in order to allow her friend to pass away peacefully.<ref name="Operation F">'''Halo: Spartan Assault''' - ''[[Operation F: Hydra]]''</ref> | Shortly after the battle, the UNSC discovered a looping transmission of low-frequency static from X50. Palmer and UNSC forces returned to the moon to investigate. However, the UNSC quickly realized that Covenant forces remained on the moon.{{Ref/Reuse|Operation F}} It was discovered that the disintergration of Draetheus V had caused large chunks of the planet's crust to crash into the moon's surface, revealing parts of a massive Forerunner structure miles wide.<ref>'''Halo: Spartan Assault''', ''[[Mission 28: Superstructure Assault|Superstructure Assault]]''</ref> After fighting through numerous Covenant soldiers, Palmer discovered that the message had originated from her Spartan compatriot Davis, moments before his death. She shut the device down in order to allow her friend to pass away peacefully.<ref name="Operation F">'''Halo: Spartan Assault''' - ''[[Operation F: Hydra]]''</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:HSA-Concept-DraetheusV.jpg|Concept art of Draetheus V and its moon X50 in space. | File:HSA-Concept-DraetheusV.jpg|Concept art of Draetheus V and its moon X50 in space. | ||
File:HSA-Cinematic-PlanetSurface.jpg|The surface of Draetheus V. | File:HSA-Cinematic-PlanetSurface.jpg|The surface of Draetheus V. | ||
File:HSA Draetheus-V being destroyed.jpg|X50's beam striking Draetheus V. | File:HSA Draetheus-V being destroyed.jpg|X50's beam striking Draetheus V. | ||
File:HSA-AlienForest.jpg|Exotic plant forest on Draetheus V. | |||
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Draetheus V[Note 1] was a human colony world in the Draetheus system.[1][2] It had one moon, designated X50; unbeknownst to the colonists, the moon was actually a Forerunner superweapon.[1] The planet had a unique magnetic signature.[3]
Overview
Topography
The planet had "forests" of exotic plant-like life.[3]
Locations
History
The planet was once a Forerunner colony and a part of their ecumene.[4]
Post-war
Following the Human-Covenant War, the United Nations Space Command discovered the world and established a number of research facilities on the planet and its moon to study objects left behind by the Forerunners.[4] Numerous magnetic reactor stations were also built around the planet.[5]
Battle of Draetheus V
- Main article: Battle of Draetheus V
In 2554, a faction of the former Covenant attacked the planet, and X50, and clashed with the UNSC for the Forerunner relics present there, lead by Zealot Merg Vol. Two SPARTAN-IVs, Sarah Palmer and Edward Davis, participated in the campaign. The UNSC was successful in alerting the planet of the remnant's attack and evacuation began. While Merg Vol's Covenant quickly took control of the moon[6], Palmer was holding ground with numerous Marine forces on the planet's surface. Palmer helped defend Draetheus V's main military outpost, Faraday Base, against the attacking forces. Although the Marines were taking heavy casualties, they succeeded in defending Faraday and the planet's reactor facilities, largely due to the help of Spartan Palmer.[7]
Later in the battle, Merg Vol discovered the true purpose of Draetheus V's moon. It was a Forerunner device that was used to build or destroy planets. Merg Vol's Covenant forces activated the primary weapon of the X50 construct. Directed toward the planet, the beam began to disintegrate Draetheus V, destabilizing it. Spartan Davis managed to stop the device, but it was too late as Draetheus V had already begun to break up.[8] Enormous slabs of rock were slowly floating away from the planet's surface and both UNSC and Covenant troops were scrambling to get to safety as the UNSC continued to evacuate the planet.[9] Merg Vol's Covenant continued to attack the planet and the UNSC quickly realized that Draetheus V was ill-prepared for a full evacuation. There was not enough transportation to allow everyone to leave Draetheus V. However, the UNSC raided a Covenant airfield and stole numerous Covenant aircraft. With Palmer's help, 23 Covenant Spirit dropships carrying civilians made it off the planet.[10]
While defending the moon, Davis was killed by an overwhelming amount of Sangheili forces. In order to ensure the safe evacuation of the colonists, Palmer was dispatched to X50 to kill Merg Vol so he couldn't rally his forces. Palmer succeeded in killing Merg Vol and sabotaging X50 to ensure that no one would ever be able to use it again, allowing the Draetheus V colonists to escape safely.[11]
Shortly after the battle, the UNSC discovered a looping transmission of low-frequency static from X50. Palmer and UNSC forces returned to the moon to investigate. However, the UNSC quickly realized that Covenant forces remained on the moon.[12] It was discovered that the disintergration of Draetheus V had caused large chunks of the planet's crust to crash into the moon's surface, revealing parts of a massive Forerunner structure miles wide.[13] After fighting through numerous Covenant soldiers, Palmer discovered that the message had originated from her Spartan compatriot Davis, moments before his death. She shut the device down in order to allow her friend to pass away peacefully.[12]
Gallery
Extraction of Draetheus V.
Concept art of Draetheus V and its moon X50 in space.
The surface of Draetheus V.
X50's beam striking Draetheus V.
Exotic plant forest on Draetheus V.
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List of appearances
- Halo: Spartan Assault (First appearance)
Notes
- ^ Official material from 343 Industries (including the game itself) consistently renders the planet's name as "Draetheus-V". The same naming scheme is used for Circinius IV from Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn. However, Halopedia omits the hyphen for the sake of convenience and for consistency with other planetary designations (e.g. Jericho VII and Draco III).
Sources
- ^ a b Image of Draetheus mission briefing
- ^ Youtube Spartan Assault Walkthrough (41:00)
- ^ a b Halo: Spartan Assault, Hunt for the Sangheili Command
- ^ a b GameInformer: 343 Industries Reveals Halo: Spartan Assault
- ^ Halo: Spartan Assault, Reactor Field Relief
- ^ Halo: Spartan Assault, Live to Fight
- ^ Halo: Spartan Assault, Siege of Faraday
- ^ Halo: Spartan Assault - Operation C: Monolith
- ^ Halo: Spartan Assault, Escape from the Southern Fields
- ^ Halo: Spartan Assault, Defense of the Enemies' Airbase
- ^ Halo: Spartan Assault, Battle for the Moon
- ^ a b Halo: Spartan Assault - Operation F: Hydra
- ^ Halo: Spartan Assault, Superstructure Assault
