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|conflict=[[Human-Covenant War]] | |conflict=[[Human-Covenant War]] | ||
|date=Late [[2552#October|October]] through [[2552#November|November, 2552]] | |date=Late [[2552#October|October]] through [[2552#November|November, 2552]] | ||
|place=[[Mare Erythraeum]], [[Mars]], [[Sol System]] | |place=[[Mare Erythraeum]], [[Mars]], [[Sol system|Sol System]] | ||
|result=*Covenant Tactical Victory | |result=*Covenant Tactical Victory | ||
:*Colonel Ackerson Captured | :*Colonel Ackerson Captured | ||
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|casual2=unknown probably light | |casual2=unknown probably light | ||
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The '''Battle of Mare Erythraeum''' was a [[battle]] where [[UNSC Army]] forces led by [[Colonel]] [[James Ackerson]] fought the [[Covenant | The '''Battle of Mare Erythraeum''' was a [[battle]] where [[UNSC Army]] forces led by [[Colonel]] [[James Ackerson]] fought the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant Loyalist Forces]] on [[Mare Erythraeum]] on the surface of [[Mars]].<ref>'''[http://www.bungie.net/images/News/WeeklyUpdate/1Uprisingp8.jpg Bungie.Net]'''</ref> It was presumed that the [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] forces were defeated, as Colonel Ackerson was taken prisoner after the engagement. It was possible that other [[Human]]s were taken as prisoners, but this is highly unlikely. The fate of Mars after the battle remains unknown. | ||
Ackerson's work in this battle helped buy UNSC ground forces on Earth precious time. <ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'''</ref> | Ackerson's work in this battle helped buy UNSC ground forces on Earth precious time. <ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'''</ref> | ||
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==Military Forces== | ==Military Forces== | ||
Considering that James Ackerson is a UNSC Army Colonel, the UNSC more than likely used Army infantry instead of [[Marines]] during this battle, or Army infantry were simply involved in the battle. | Considering that James Ackerson is a UNSC Army Colonel, the UNSC more than likely used Army infantry instead of [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marines]] during this battle, or Army infantry were simply involved in the battle. | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== |