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==Plot synopsis==

After {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} is stranded in a distant system by Dr. [[Catherine Halsey]] and [[Jul 'Mdama]] on [[2558|July 18, 2558]], [[Thomas Lasky|Captain Thomas Lasky]] deploys a reconnaissance team to investigate a potential source of interference emanating from the surface of a nearby planet, provisionally designated [[Aktis IV]]. The mysterious signal originates from an island in a large ocean of an opaque, foamy substance impenetrable to ''Infinity'''s sensors. Upon landing, [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan]] [[Fireteam Majestic]] and [[Sarah Palmer|Commander Palmer]] engage and defeat a detachment of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant]] forces and subsequently discover a recently-excavated [[Forerunner]] structure.

After {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} is stranded in a distant system by Dr. [[Catherine Halsey]] and [[Jul 'Mdama]] on [[2558|July 18, 2558]], [[Thomas Lasky|Captain Thomas Lasky]] deploys a reconnaissance team to investigate a potential source of interference emanating from the surface of a nearby planet, provisionally designated [[Aktis IV]]. The mysterious signal originates from an island in a large ocean of an opaque, foamy substance impenetrable to ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s sensors. Upon landing, [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan]] [[Fireteam Majestic]] and [[Sarah Palmer|Commander Palmer]] engage and defeat a detachment of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant]] forces and subsequently discover a recently-excavated [[Forerunner]] structure.

On the ''[[Song of Retribution]]'', Jul 'Mdama's flagship, 'Mdama converses with Dr. Halsey regarding their ongoing plan to acquire the UNSC's half of the [[Janus Key]]. They are interrupted by one of 'Mdama's commanders, who reports on the discovery of a group of traitors conspiring against 'Mdama, some of whom were killed by forces loyal to Jul while others managed to flee. A single captive is brought before 'Mdama and is allowed to speak to "renounce his sins". However, the rebel Sangheili instead condemns 'Mdama because of his his allowing [[Requiem]] to be destroyed and his association with a [[human]]. He zealously declares that [[Sali 'Nyon]] is instead the true "Hand of the [[Didact]]" before 'Mdama impales him with his [[energy sword]]. Jul subsequently tells his followers that all "[[List of known Covenant heretics|heretic]]s" are to be eliminated on the spot.

On the ''[[Song of Retribution]]'', Jul 'Mdama's flagship, 'Mdama converses with Dr. Halsey regarding their ongoing plan to acquire the UNSC's half of the [[Janus Key]]. They are interrupted by one of 'Mdama's commanders, who reports on the discovery of a group of [[Treason|traitors]] conspiring against 'Mdama, some of whom were killed by forces loyal to Jul while others managed to flee. A single captive is brought before 'Mdama and is allowed to speak to "renounce his sins". However, the rebel Sangheili instead condemns 'Mdama because of his his allowing [[Requiem]] to be destroyed and his association with a [[human]]. He zealously declares that [[Sali 'Nyon]] is instead the true "Hand of the [[Didact]]" before 'Mdama impales him with his [[energy sword]]. Jul subsequently tells his followers that all "[[List of known Covenant heretics|heretic]]s" are to be eliminated on the spot.

Meanwhile, [[Henry Glassman|Dr. Glassman]] arrives on the surface of Aktis IV to examine the Forerunner structure, with the Spartans providing cover. Glassman theorizes the structure to be part of a [[teleportation grid|translocation grid]] and soon discovers a Forerunner artifact with indentations the shape of the halves of the Janus Key, seemingly suggesting this is where the Key is meant to be placed. However, it is revealed that Halsey and 'Mdama are monitoring the events and that the artifact is in fact a decoy created to deceive the UNSC into taking their half of the Janus Key to the surface. Jul expresses mock abhorrence at creating a copy of a "holy" Forerunner object; to his shock, Halsey indicates that she is well aware that 'Mdama's public persona of a religious leader is a mere facade. Dropping the subject, Halsey goes on to state that the UNSC would never suspect a trap as no one but Glassman would realize the Key's true value.

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 ==Plot synopsis==
-After {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} is stranded in a distant system by Dr. [[Catherine Halsey]] and [[Jul 'Mdama]] on [[2558|July 18, 2558]], [[Thomas Lasky|Captain Thomas Lasky]] deploys a reconnaissance team to investigate a potential source of interference emanating from the surface of a nearby planet, provisionally designated [[Aktis IV]]. The mysterious signal originates from an island in a large ocean of an opaque, foamy substance impenetrable to ''Infinity'''s sensors. Upon landing, [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan]] [[Fireteam Majestic]] and [[Sarah Palmer|Commander Palmer]] engage and defeat a detachment of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant]] forces and subsequently discover a recently-excavated [[Forerunner]] structure.
+After {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} is stranded in a distant system by Dr. [[Catherine Halsey]] and [[Jul 'Mdama]] on [[2558|July 18, 2558]], [[Thomas Lasky|Captain Thomas Lasky]] deploys a reconnaissance team to investigate a potential source of interference emanating from the surface of a nearby planet, provisionally designated [[Aktis IV]]. The mysterious signal originates from an island in a large ocean of an opaque, foamy substance impenetrable to ''Infinity''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s sensors. Upon landing, [[SPARTAN-IV program|Spartan]] [[Fireteam Majestic]] and [[Sarah Palmer|Commander Palmer]] engage and defeat a detachment of [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant faction|Covenant]] forces and subsequently discover a recently-excavated [[Forerunner]] structure.
-On the ''[[Song of Retribution]]'', Jul 'Mdama's flagship, 'Mdama converses with Dr. Halsey regarding their ongoing plan to acquire the UNSC's half of the [[Janus Key]]. They are interrupted by one of 'Mdama's commanders, who reports on the discovery of a group of traitors conspiring against 'Mdama, some of whom were killed by forces loyal to Jul while others managed to flee. A single captive is brought before 'Mdama and is allowed to speak to "renounce his sins". However, the rebel Sangheili instead condemns 'Mdama because of his his allowing [[Requiem]] to be destroyed and his association with a [[human]]. He zealously declares that [[Sali 'Nyon]] is instead the true "Hand of the [[Didact]]" before 'Mdama impales him with his [[energy sword]]. Jul subsequently tells his followers that all "[[List of known Covenant heretics|heretic]]s" are to be eliminated on the spot.
+On the ''[[Song of Retribution]]'', Jul 'Mdama's flagship, 'Mdama converses with Dr. Halsey regarding their ongoing plan to acquire the UNSC's half of the [[Janus Key]]. They are interrupted by one of 'Mdama's commanders, who reports on the discovery of a group of [[Treason|traitors]] conspiring against 'Mdama, some of whom were killed by forces loyal to Jul while others managed to flee. A single captive is brought before 'Mdama and is allowed to speak to "renounce his sins". However, the rebel Sangheili instead condemns 'Mdama because of his his allowing [[Requiem]] to be destroyed and his association with a [[human]]. He zealously declares that [[Sali 'Nyon]] is instead the true "Hand of the [[Didact]]" before 'Mdama impales him with his [[energy sword]]. Jul subsequently tells his followers that all "[[List of known Covenant heretics|heretic]]s" are to be eliminated on the spot.
 Meanwhile, [[Henry Glassman|Dr. Glassman]] arrives on the surface of Aktis IV to examine the Forerunner structure, with the Spartans providing cover. Glassman theorizes the structure to be part of a [[teleportation grid|translocation grid]] and soon discovers a Forerunner artifact with indentations the shape of the halves of the Janus Key, seemingly suggesting this is where the Key is meant to be placed. However, it is revealed that Halsey and 'Mdama are monitoring the events and that the artifact is in fact a decoy created to deceive the UNSC into taking their half of the Janus Key to the surface. Jul expresses mock abhorrence at creating a copy of a "holy" Forerunner object; to his shock, Halsey indicates that she is well aware that 'Mdama's public persona of a religious leader is a mere facade. Dropping the subject, Halsey goes on to state that the UNSC would never suspect a trap as no one but Glassman would realize the Key's true value.