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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
In a plot to acquire the other half of the [[Janus Key]] onboard the UNSC ''Infinity,'' Dr. Catherine Halsey and [[Jul 'Mdama]] devised to launch an offensive against the UNSC solely in order to draw the ''Infinity'' out into a vulnerable position.<ref name="HE13"/> | In a plot to acquire the other half of the [[Janus Key]] onboard the UNSC ''Infinity,'' [[Catherine Halsey|Dr. Catherine Halsey]] and [[Jul 'Mdama]] devised to launch an offensive against the UNSC solely in order to draw the ''Infinity'' out into a vulnerable position.<ref name="HE13"/> | ||
==The battle== | ==The battle== | ||
After the planet was attacked by the Covenant and their Promethean allies, a joint [[Spartan (branch)|Spartan]]-[[UNSC Marine Corps]] operation was deployed in response to the attack. During the battle, Spartan [[Gabriel Thorne|Thorne]] was ambushed by a [[Promethean Knight]] but he was saved by Commander Palmer. With the | After the planet was attacked by the Covenant and their Promethean allies, a joint [[Spartan (branch)|Spartan]]-[[UNSC Marine Corps]] operation was deployed in response to the attack. During the battle, Spartan [[Gabriel Thorne|Thorne]] was ambushed by a [[Promethean Knight]] but he was saved by Commander Palmer. With the Prometheans' presence, Palmer ordered all UNSC forces to search and find Jul 'Mdama. Meanwhile, Spartan [[Joel Thomas]] ordered an airstrike on two [[Type-44 Phantom]]s near Palmer's position. Palmer ordered Thorne to get to a [[M12 Warthog LRV]] and pursue the Phantoms, but they were ambushed and pursued by [[Promethean Crawlers]]. They dispatched several of the Crawlers and Palmer jumped out of a cliff, directly above the Phantoms. The Warthog landed on the ground, injuring Thorne, and the Phantoms prepared to shoot their [[heavy plasma cannon]]s at them. However, a [[GA-TL1 Longsword]] appeared, destroying both Phantoms, and saving Palmer's and Thorne's lives.<ref name="HE13"/> | ||
==Aftermath== | ==Aftermath== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:HE13 Thorne Palmer Save.jpg|Palmer saves Thorne from a | File:HE13 Thorne Palmer Save.jpg|Palmer saves Thorne from a Promethean knight. | ||
File:HE13 Crawlers.jpg|Promethean crawlers attack Thorne and Palmer. | File:HE13 Crawlers.jpg|Promethean crawlers attack Thorne and Palmer. | ||
File:HE13 Warthog Combat.jpg|The Spartans use a | File:HE13 Warthog Combat.jpg|The Spartans use a Warthog to retreat. | ||
File:HE13 Hog Hop.jpg|Palmer runs a warthog on top of a | File:HE13 Hog Hop.jpg|Palmer runs a warthog on top of a Phantom. | ||
File:HE13 Hog Drop.jpg|The | File:HE13 Hog Drop.jpg|The Warthog falls from the Phantom. | ||
File:HE13 Phantom Charge.jpg|The | File:HE13 Phantom Charge.jpg|The Phantom prepares to attack the Spartan. | ||
File:HE13 Longsword Combat.jpg|A | File:HE13 Longsword Combat.jpg|A Longsword destroys two Phantoms. | ||
File:HE13 Thorne Down.jpg|Palmer tends to Thorne. | File:HE13 Thorne Down.jpg|Palmer tends to Thorne. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 11:31, December 26, 2014
Template:Battle Infobox The Battle of Oban was an engagement fought on the planet Oban in July 16, 2558. It was waged between the Prometheans and their Covenant religious followers and the United Nations Space Command.[1]
Background
In a plot to acquire the other half of the Janus Key onboard the UNSC Infinity, Dr. Catherine Halsey and Jul 'Mdama devised to launch an offensive against the UNSC solely in order to draw the Infinity out into a vulnerable position.[1]
The battle
After the planet was attacked by the Covenant and their Promethean allies, a joint Spartan-UNSC Marine Corps operation was deployed in response to the attack. During the battle, Spartan Thorne was ambushed by a Promethean Knight but he was saved by Commander Palmer. With the Prometheans' presence, Palmer ordered all UNSC forces to search and find Jul 'Mdama. Meanwhile, Spartan Joel Thomas ordered an airstrike on two Type-44 Phantoms near Palmer's position. Palmer ordered Thorne to get to a M12 Warthog LRV and pursue the Phantoms, but they were ambushed and pursued by Promethean Crawlers. They dispatched several of the Crawlers and Palmer jumped out of a cliff, directly above the Phantoms. The Warthog landed on the ground, injuring Thorne, and the Phantoms prepared to shoot their heavy plasma cannons at them. However, a GA-TL1 Longsword appeared, destroying both Phantoms, and saving Palmer's and Thorne's lives.[1]
Aftermath
It was later noted that Jul's forces experienced heavy defeat, while simply trying to inflict minor damage onto the colony. Jul's lieutenants were able to cause light damage to a new power station and pause the planet's colonization efforts. Captain Lasky chided Commander Palmer for acting hastily despite there being no proof Jul 'Mdama was ever present on the planet. The following day, when the Infinity jumped into slipspace, its slipspace drive experienced an anomaly which trapped them in an uncharted system. Unbeknownst to them, Dr. Halsey and 'Mdama possessed an artifact capable of contacting the Infinity's Forerunner components, including her slipspace drive, allowing them to confine the flagship within the system.[1]
Gallery
Palmer saves Thorne from a Promethean knight.
Promethean crawlers attack Thorne and Palmer.
The Spartans use a Warthog to retreat.
Palmer runs a warthog on top of a Phantom.
The Warthog falls from the Phantom.
The Phantom prepares to attack the Spartan.
A Longsword destroys two Phantoms.
Palmer tends to Thorne.
List of appearances
- Halo: Escalation (First appearance)
Sources
