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|commanders3=[[Gravemind]]†
|commanders3=[[Gravemind]]†
|forces1=[[Fleet of Retribution]]/[[Seventh Fleet]]
|forces1=[[Fleet of Retribution]]/[[Seventh Fleet]]
*Over 20 ships{{Ref/NoteReuse|fleetnumber}}
*At least 10 ships{{Ref/NoteReuse|fleetnumber}}
**1 [[Sangheili]] [[battle group]]{{Ref/Note|Id=composition|See [[Fleet of Retribution#Notes|here]].}}
**1 [[Sangheili]] [[battle group]]{{Ref/Note|Id=composition|See [[Fleet of Retribution#Notes|here]].}}
***1+ {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}{{Ref/Reuse|theark}}
***1+ {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}{{Ref/Reuse|theark}}
***9+ {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}s{{Ref/Reuse|theark}}
***9+ {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}s{{Ref/Reuse|theark}}
**[[Battle Group Victory]]
**[[Battle Group Victory]]
***2+ {{Class|Charon|light frigate}}s{{Ref/Reuse|theark}}{{Ref/Note|Id=AegisFate|Text=While [[Bungie]]'s [https://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=Sandtrap_Postmortem Sandtrap postmortem] state that the ''[[Sandtrap]]'' (where the UNSC ''Aegis Fate'' stationed over the abandoned Jiralhanae base) took place on the "Waypoint" (which as later officially known as the Ark in ''Halo 3''), it is unknown if the map occurred during the Battle of Installation 00 but since it was originally intended by Bungie that the Ark would be [[Epilogue (Halo 3)|destroyed]] when [[Installation 08]] was prematurely activated as stated by [[Cortana]] in epilogue of ''Halo 3'', it is unlikely the map was intended to take place after the [[Raid on Installation 08]].}}
***1+ {{Class|Charon|light frigate}}{{Ref/Reuse|theark}}{{Ref/Note|Id=AegisFate|Text=The ''Charon''-class light cruiser {{UNSCShip|Aegis Fate}} can be seen in the skybox of the ''[[Halo 3]]'' map [[Sandtrap]], which is confirmed to be set on Installation 00 ([[Bungie]]'s [https://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=Sandtrap_Postmortem Sandtrap postmortem] states that the ''[[Sandtrap]]'' takes place on "Waypoint," which was the in-development name for Installation 00). However, it is unknown if the map is set during the Battle of Installation 00 or at some later date following the UNSC's [[Operation: FAR STORM|return]] to the installation in [[2555]]. As such, it cannot be stated with reasonable certainty that the ''Aegis Fate'' was present for the battle. Additionally, while it is possible that other ''Charon''-class light frigates from [[Battle Group Victory]] accompanied the {{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}} to Installation 00, the ''Forward Unto Dawn'' is the only UNSC vessel depicted or described to have joined the Fleet of Retribution  for the journey and ensuing battle.}}
*Many air vehicles
*Many air vehicles
**Numerous [[GA-TL1 Longsword]] fighters{{Ref/Reuse|theark}}
**Numerous [[GA-TL1 Longsword]] fighters{{Ref/Reuse|theark}}
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***[[D77H-TCI Pelican]]s{{Ref/Reuse|theark}}
***[[D77H-TCI Pelican]]s{{Ref/Reuse|theark}}
**Numerous [[AV-14 Hornet]]s{{Ref/Reuse|theark}}
**Numerous [[AV-14 Hornet]]s{{Ref/Reuse|theark}}
**1+ [[D96-TCE Albatross]]{{Ref/NoteReuse|AegisFate}}
**Many [[Seraph|T-31 Seraph]] fighters
**Many [[Seraph|T-31 Seraph]] fighters
***{{Pattern|Kai|Seraph}}s{{Ref/Reuse|theark}}
***{{Pattern|Kai|Seraph}}s{{Ref/Reuse|theark}}
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**[[Forerunner automated turret|Automated turrets]]{{Ref/Reuse|theark}}
**[[Forerunner automated turret|Automated turrets]]{{Ref/Reuse|theark}}
*[[Mendicant Bias]]
*[[Mendicant Bias]]
|forces2=[[Truth's fleet]]
|forces2=[[Truth's fleet]]
*Over 50 [[Covenant starship|ships]]{{Ref/Note|Id=fleetnumber|Text=See [[Truth's fleet#Notes|Truth's fleet's Notes section]] regarding the size of Truth's fleet and the joint UNSC-Sangheili combined fleet, which could indicate that the latter was larger than seen in ''[[The Ark]]'' level's opening cutscene (which only show 10 Sangheili ships and one [[UNSC Forward Unto Dawn|single frigate]] for unknown reasons) over 20 ships and it is even possible that the combined fleet would comprise of 2 entire [[Fleet of Retribution|Sangheili]] and [[Battle Group Victory|UNSC]] [[battle group]]s, in case at least 16 Sangheili warships (as seen in the ''[[Heretic]]'' map during the chase for ''[[Indulgence of Conviction]]'') and at least 7 UNSC {{Class|Charon|light frigate}}s (as seen on ''[[Halo Mythos]]''), hence at least 23 allied ships and at least 69 Jiralhanae enemy ships for the Prophet of Truth's fleet assuming that Sangheili Major's report on the size of Truth's fleet is accurate.}}
*At least 30 [[Covenant starship|ships]]{{Ref/Note|Id=fleetnumber|Text=See [[Truth's fleet#Notes|Truth's fleet's Notes section]] regarding the size of Truth's fleet and the joint UNSC-Sangheili combined fleet.}}
**1 [[Forerunner]] [[keyship]]{{Ref/Note|Although present during the Battle of Installation 00, it did not participate in the [[space warfare|space battle]] over [[Installation 00]] as it landed on "[[Mahsko]]", a region of the Ark.}}
**1 [[Forerunner]] [[keyship]]{{Ref/Note|Although present during the Battle of Installation 00, it did not participate in the [[space warfare|space battle]] over [[Installation 00]] as it landed in "[[Mahsko]]," a region of the Ark.}}
**3+ {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s{{Ref/Reuse|theark}}
**2+ {{Class|CAS|assault carrier}}s{{Ref/Reuse|theark}}
**1+ {{Pattern|Varric|heavy cruiser}}{{Ref/Generic|Id=loot5|Heading=[[Halo Legendary Crate]]|Subheading=[[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop #5]]|Detail=[[:File:LC 05 Doc1.jpg|Apollo Leader To CDR S. Palmer]]}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=envoy|Novel=Halo: Envoy}}
**1+ {{Pattern|Varric|heavy cruiser}}{{Ref/Generic|Id=loot5|Heading=[[Halo Legendary Crate]]|Subheading=[[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop #5]]|Detail=[[:File:LC 05 Doc1.jpg|Apollo Leader To CDR S. Palmer]]}}{{Ref/Novel|Id=envoy|Novel=Halo: Envoy}}
**Over 44 [[Covenant cruiser|cruisers]]{{Ref/Level|Halo 3|[[Tsavo Highway]]}}{{Ref/Note|See [[Battle of Kenya#Notes|Battle of Kenya's Notes section]]}}
**At least 44 [[Covenant cruiser|cruisers]]{{Ref/Level|Halo 3|[[Tsavo Highway]]}}{{Ref/Note|See [[Battle of Kenya#Notes|Battle of Kenya's Notes section]]}}
***Multiple {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}s{{Ref/Reuse|theark}}
***Multiple {{Pattern|Ket|battlecruiser}}s{{Ref/Reuse|theark}}
**1+ [[Covenant frigate|frigate]]{{Ref/Reuse|loot5}}
**1+ [[Covenant frigate|frigate]]{{Ref/Reuse|loot5}}
**1+ [[Freighter]]{{Ref/Map|HW2|Ashes}}{{Ref/Game|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Ashes}}
**1+ [[freighter]]{{Ref/Map|HW2|Ashes}}{{Ref/Game|HW2|Phoenix Logs|Detail=Ashes}}
*Many air vehicles
*Many air vehicles
**Many [[Seraph|T-31 Seraph]] fighters
**Many [[Seraph|T-31 Seraph]] fighters
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With support from his accompanying ODST squad and his [[SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle]], John-117 cleared out two Covenant camps of Jiralhanae, Unggoy, and Kig-Yar. At the second camp, they disrupted the Covenant's efforts to assemble a [[Skar'wa-pattern Mantis|Mantis]]. Emerging on the other side of the Forerunner structures, they linked up with Dubbo and other survivors seeking refuge from the downed Pelican, where a lance of Covenant searched for survivors. Dubbo informed John-117 of the potential landing zone for the ''Dawn''. Upon defeating the Covenant patrol at the Pelican, a pair of [[Qavardu Workshop Prowler|Prowlers]] arrived at the area, but their operators were eliminated by the UNSC. Salvaging both UNSC and Covenant vehicles, John-117 and his team advanced into the Covenant-occupied canyon. At this point, the Covenant have set up an attack force of infantry and {{Pattern|Rizsheda|Shade}}s at a nearby [[Forerunner]] wall, which was defended by [[Aggressor Sentinel]]s. John-117 and his team eliminated the Covenant attackers, and the Sentinels, recognizing the humans as [[Reclaimer]]s, withheld their attacks. [[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery Johnson]], onboard ''Kilo 023'', spotted a structure that was similar to the [[Cartographer]] of [[Installation 04]] on the other side of the wall, and Keyes set the structure as the objective.{{Ref/Reuse|theark}}
With support from his accompanying ODST squad and his [[SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle]], John-117 cleared out two Covenant camps of Jiralhanae, Unggoy, and Kig-Yar. At the second camp, they disrupted the Covenant's efforts to assemble a [[Skar'wa-pattern Mantis|Mantis]]. Emerging on the other side of the Forerunner structures, they linked up with Dubbo and other survivors seeking refuge from the downed Pelican, where a lance of Covenant searched for survivors. Dubbo informed John-117 of the potential landing zone for the ''Dawn''. Upon defeating the Covenant patrol at the Pelican, a pair of [[Qavardu Workshop Prowler|Prowlers]] arrived at the area, but their operators were eliminated by the UNSC. Salvaging both UNSC and Covenant vehicles, John-117 and his team advanced into the Covenant-occupied canyon. At this point, the Covenant have set up an attack force of infantry and {{Pattern|Rizsheda|Shade}}s at a nearby [[Forerunner]] wall, which was defended by [[Aggressor Sentinel]]s. John-117 and his team eliminated the Covenant attackers, and the Sentinels, recognizing the humans as [[Reclaimer]]s, withheld their attacks. [[Sergeant Major]] [[Avery Johnson]], onboard ''Kilo 023'', spotted a structure that was similar to the [[Cartographer]] of [[Installation 04]] on the other side of the wall, and Keyes set the structure as the objective.{{Ref/Reuse|theark}}


The landing zone was occupied by Ghosts, a [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|Wraith]], several [[deployable lookout tower]]s, Jiralhanae and Unggoy infantries, and two [[Ogab'd-pattern anti-aircraft Wraith|Anti-Air Wraiths]] that were firing into an aerial battle between [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshees]] and [[AV-14 Hornet|Hornets]]. John-117 and his team, having gathered more Marine survivors, cleared the landing zone, allowing the ''Forward Unto Dawn'' to disengage from the space battle and descend to the surface of the installation, landing safely. From the ''Dawn''{{'}}s hangar, the UNSC was reinforced with three [[M808C Scorpion|Scorpion]] tanks, a [[M12 Chaingun Warthog|Warthog]] and a unit of Marines led by [[Gunnery Sergeant]] [[Marcus Stacker]]. With [[343 Guilty Spark]] having arrived to guide them, the mechanized force then fought their way back to the Forerunner wall, destroying numerous Covenant vehicles and ground troops. The Covenant had retaken the wall, bolstering their defenses with Wraiths, Choppers, and Shade turrets, but they failed to deter the UNSC's progress.{{Ref/Reuse|theark}}  
The landing zone was occupied by Ghosts, a [[Zurdo-pattern Wraith|Wraith]], several [[Covenant watchtower]]s, Jiralhanae and Unggoy infantries, and two [[Ogab'd-pattern anti-aircraft Wraith|Anti-Air Wraiths]] that were firing into an aerial battle between [[Type-26 Banshee|Banshees]] and [[AV-14 Hornet|Hornets]]. John-117 and his team, having gathered more Marine survivors, cleared the landing zone, allowing the ''Forward Unto Dawn'' to disengage from the space battle and descend to the surface of the installation, landing safely. From the ''Dawn''{{'}}s hangar, the UNSC was reinforced with three [[M808C Scorpion|Scorpion]] tanks, a [[M12 Chaingun Warthog|Warthog]] and a unit of Marines led by [[Gunnery Sergeant]] [[Marcus Stacker]]. With [[343 Guilty Spark]] having arrived to guide them, the mechanized force then fought their way back to the Forerunner wall, destroying numerous Covenant vehicles and ground troops. The Covenant had retaken the wall, bolstering their defenses with Wraiths, Choppers, and Shade turrets, but they failed to deter the UNSC's progress.{{Ref/Reuse|theark}}  


After entering the wall and emerging from the other side, the UNSC encountered a [[Deutoros-pattern Scarab|Scarab]]. Although the Scarab quickly left the area, the canyon leading from the wall to the Cartographer was defended by a battalion-sized force of Covenant heavy armor, including Choppers, Ghosts, Wraiths, and infantry with [[Pez'tk-pattern fuel rod gun|heavy weapons]], reinforced by a Phantom. Two of the three Warthogs, which emerged from the wall first, were quickly overwhelmed, and their operators were killed. A single [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]], taking a winding path to the side, was harassed by Ghosts and lost its gunner, though it regrouped with John-117, who had left the group earlier when they travel across the wall. The Spartan commandeered the vehicle and rejoined the Scorpion tanks. John-117 and Stacker then led the Scorpions against the Covenant armor. When the UNSC forces broke through the Covenant defenses, the Scarab returned to the area, with Choppers as its escorts. Stacker ordered Marines from Bravo unit to flank the Scarab to cover John-117's assault on the Scarab. They succeed, with John-117 personally taking down the Scarab. After the Scarab's destruction, the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' arrived at the Cartographer, and Rtas 'Vadum announced that his fleet had destroyed Truth's fleet.{{Ref/Reuse|theark}}
After entering the wall and emerging from the other side, the UNSC encountered a [[Deutoros-pattern Scarab|Scarab]]. Although the Scarab quickly left the area, the canyon leading from the wall to the Cartographer was defended by a battalion-sized force of Covenant heavy armor, including Choppers, Ghosts, Wraiths, and infantry with [[Pez'tk-pattern fuel rod gun|heavy weapons]], reinforced by a Phantom. Two of the three Warthogs, which emerged from the wall first, were quickly overwhelmed, and their operators were killed. A single [[M12G1 Gauss Warthog]], taking a winding path to the side, was harassed by Ghosts and lost its gunner, though it regrouped with John-117, who had left the group earlier when they travel across the wall. The Spartan commandeered the vehicle and rejoined the Scorpion tanks. John-117 and Stacker then led the Scorpions against the Covenant armor. When the UNSC forces broke through the Covenant defenses, the Scarab returned to the area, with Choppers as its escorts. Stacker ordered Marines from Bravo unit to flank the Scarab to cover John-117's assault on the Scarab. They succeed, with John-117 personally taking down the Scarab. After the Scarab's destruction, the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' arrived at the Cartographer, and Rtas 'Vadum announced that his fleet had destroyed Truth's fleet.{{Ref/Reuse|theark}}
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! Status<!--This refers to their status after the battle, not their overall status-->
! Status<!--This refers to their status after the battle, not their overall status-->
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Seventh Fleet]]
| rowspan="1" | [[Seventh Fleet]]
| rowspan="2" | {{Class|Charon|light frigate}}
| rowspan="1" | {{Class|Charon|light frigate}}
|{{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}
|{{UNSCShip|Forward Unto Dawn}}
|Destroyed, split in half
|Destroyed, split in half
|-
|{{UNSCShip|Aegis Fate}}{{Ref/NoteReuse|AegisFate}}
|Unknown
|}
|}