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[[Thel 'Vadam]]ee

The '''Battle of the Rubble''' was an [[Battle|engagement]] fought between various factions of [[Covenant]] and [[human]] forces mainly for navigational data that led to [[Earth]] and other human population centers, as well as a large asteroid called [[Exodus Project|Exodus]]. It took place at some point in [[2535]].<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol'''</ref>

After [[Madrigal]]'s [[glassing]], a [[Kig-Yar]] ship entered the [[23 Librae]] system and began scanning an [[asteroid]] belt orbiting the gas giant [[Hesiod]]. However, part of the asteroid belt had become a settlement known as [[the Rubble]] for [[insurrectionist]]s and Madrigal refugees. While the Rubble's inhabitants were deciding if they should attack or flee, smuggler [[Peter Bonifacio]] contacted the Kig-Yar ship and came into contact with [[Reth]]. Reth reported this to the [[Prophet of Truth]].<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 222''</ref>

Later the Covenant [[Covenant destroyer|destroyer]] ''[[Retribution's Thunder]]'' and the [[Kig-Yar raider|raider]] ''[[A Psalm Every Day]]'' arrived in the 23 Librae system to search for the Kig-Yar "rebels". Two two vessels soon discovered the Rubble, but ''A Psalm Every Day'' attacked and disabled ''Retribution's Thunder'' so that they could claim sole credit for the discovery.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 161''</ref> Thel 'Vadamee and his crew were taken captive and stored within one of the habitats. The ''Midsummer Night'' arrived shortly after while stalking the ''[[Kestrel]]'' but was taken out with a [[mass driver]] round and missile fire from the [[Rubble Defense Force]]. [[Commander]] [[Dmitri Zheng]] was shot by rebel-sympathizer [[Lieutenant]] [[Badia Campbell]] but pushed himself to lock the arm codes for the [[Shiva-class nuclear missile|''Shiva''-class nuclear missiles]] on board and fired them away to dispose of them.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 176''</ref> As Zheng died, Keyes was forced to take command of the ship. Lieutenant [[Jacob Keyes]] surrendered the ship to save the crew, resulting in them being imprisoned on the Rubble as well.  

The ''Shiva'' missiles caused an EMP effect which shut down the lights and the anti-gravity generators inside the habitat where Thel 'Vadamee and the rest of his crew were imprisoned.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 188''</ref> This allowed the Sangheili to proceed with an escape plan. Using an improvised spear made out of a broken leg of a cot and tied to several coils of sheets, they managed to spear the Unggoy guard and steal his [[plasma rifle]]. Saal used the rifle to destroy the lock and open the door, which allowed the Sangheili to escape. They managed to board a [[Kig-Yar shuttle]] and eventually take over a [[Kig-Yar troop carrier]], which contained a large crew of Unggoy. The Sangheili then used the ship and information gathered from the Unggoy to launch a raid on Metisette and capture Reth.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 196''</ref> After a lengthy interrogation and torture session, Reth revealed to the Sangheili that he is following orders sent from the Prophet of Truth. This confuses the Sangheili, especially [[Zhar (Sangheili)|Zhar]], since they are following conflicting orders from the Prophet of Regret. Reth managed to escape while unattended and arrived back at Metisette. He decided to begin the invasion of the Rubble to show that he was loyal to the Covenant.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 236''</ref>   

The Rubble's resident AI construct, [[Juliana]], discovered the movement of the Kig-Yar vessels and prepared the proper forces to defend the Rubble from the Kig-Yar assault. She collaborated with Gray Team and had [[Jai-006]] rescue Keyes and his imprisoned crewmates while Adriana-111 and [[Mike-120]] disabled the ''Distancia'' to retrieve the navigation data from Bonifacio.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 243''</ref> Although Adriana successfully entered the ship and dealt with the bodyguards, Bonifacio quickly fled in an escape pod. She interrogated a surviving guard and contacted Bonifacio, who gave her the location of the data in exchange for letting him free. Adriana reluctantly accepted his proposal and, with the navigation data, the two Spartans quickly moved out to help the others.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 260''</ref> Meanwhile, Jai, Keyes, and Juliana decided to take over a Kig-Yar raider, ''[[Infinite Spoils]]'', in order to confirm the possibility of a Kig-Yar attack. The ''[[Mighty Sparrow]]'', filled with ODSTs, latched onto the ''Infinite Spoils'', allowing them to plug Juliana into the Kig-Yar battle network, while another group of ODSTs assaulted the airlock outside the ship. This allowed them to gain data on the upcoming invasion by [[Reth]] from [[Metisette]].<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 267''</ref> During the infiltration, the [[Sangheili]] under Thel's command attacked the ''Mighty Sparrow'' which was docked with the Kig-Yar raider. Delgado and the remaining [[ODST]]s, including [[Major]] [[Faison]], quickly escaped and boarded the ''Infinite Spoils''. While Faison and Delgado navigated through the ship, Faison took fire from a surviving Kig-Yar. The shot hit a blood vessel, causing Faison to loss blood quickly. Delgado was forced to abandon him but called for backup to recover Faison. Aboard ''Infinite Spoils'', Zhar and Thel followed the same path as the humans took. Zhar ran into Faison and took fire before killing him with his plasma rifle. While Zhar became curious and remained shaken, they encountered Jai-006 and Thel engaged in hand to hand combat with him, declaring him a [[demon]] in the struggle. The Spartan took a look at Faison and retreated back into the habitat. Thel and Zhar decided to abstain from the battle and took the ship for themselves.<ref>'''Halo: The Cole Protocol''', ''page 275''</ref>