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**[[Battle of Seoba]]
**[[Battle of Seoba]]
**[[Battle of Biko]]
**[[Battle of Biko]]
**[[Attack on Zhoist]]
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[[Captain]] [[Halima Ascot]]<br>
[[Captain]] [[Halima Ascot]]{{Ref/Reuse|HSS5}}
[[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Hector Nyeto]]
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'''Task Force Yama''' was a splinter group of [[Battle Group X-Ray]] under the command of [[Captain]] [[Halima Ascot]]. The {{Class|Point Blank|stealth cruiser}} {{UNSCShip|Vanishing Point}} would serve as a logistics-support ship,<ref name="silentstorm5">''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]'', Chapter 5</ref> while the {{Class|Razor|prowler}} {{UNSCShip|Starry Night}} served as Ascot's flagship. In [[2526]], the Task Force participated in the [[Battle of Biko]] and [[Operation: SILENT STORM]].
'''Task Force Yama''' was a [[task force|splinter group]] of the [[UNSC]] [[UNSC Navy|Navy]]'s [[Battle Group X-Ray]], under the command of [[Captain (NAVCOM)|Captain]] [[Halima Ascot]]. The {{Class|Point Blank|stealth cruiser}} {{UNSCShip|Vanishing Point}} would serve as a logistics-support ship,{{Ref/Novel|Id=HSS5|HSS|Chapter=5}} while the {{Class|Razor|prowler}} {{UNSCShip|Starry Night}} served as Ascot's flagship. In [[2526]], the Task Force participated in the [[Battle of Biko]] and [[Operation: SILENT STORM]].{{Ref/Novel|Id=HSS17|HSS|Chapter=17}}{{Ref/Reuse|HSS5}}


==History==
==History==
===Operation: SILENT STORM===
===Operation: SILENT STORM===
{{Main|Operation: SILENT STORM}}
{{Main|Operation: SILENT STORM}}
Task Force Yama split off from Battle Group X-Ray under the orders of [[Admiral]] [[Preston Cole]]. The Task Force's main objective was to escort and infiltrate the Spartans into a Covenant ship, so they could capture it. The Covenant ship would then be used to gain intelligence about the Covenant technology and their homeworlds.  
In early [[2526#March|March 2526]], Task Force Yama split off from [[Battle Group X-Ray]] under the orders of [[Vice Admiral]] [[Preston Cole]].{{Ref/Reuse|HSS5}} The task force's main objective was to escort the [[SPARTAN-II program|SPARTAN-II]]s led by [[John-117]] and the [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers|ODST]]s of the [[21st Space Assault Battalion]] into battle against the [[Covenant]] [[Covenant fleet|fleet]] so that they could board as many of their [[Warship|vessel]]s and [[Space station|station]]s as possible. Then, using [[nuclear weapon]]s and [[Octanitrocubane|other high-yield explosives]], they would destroy the ships from the inside, within their nearly impenetrable [[Energy shielding|energy shields]]. If successful, this operation would disrupt Covenant supply lines and weaken their forward fleets, giving the [[United Nations Space Command]] more time to prepare.{{Ref/Novel|Id=HSS4|HSS|Chapter=4}} [[Captain (NAVCOM)|Captain]] [[Halima Ascot]], commander of the {{UNSCShip|Starry Night}} was selected to take command of the entire [[task force]] for the duration of [[Operation: SILENT STORM]].{{Ref/Reuse|HSS5}}


The initial insertion was a failure due to an accidentally broadcasted transmission the Covenant picked up. Captain Ascot, Spartan [[John-117]] and the commander of the [[21st Space Assault Battalion]] joining the fleet, [[Marmon Crowther|Colonel Crowther]] then decided to await the Covenant at [[Biko]], a [[UNSC]] Strongpoint. Intending to using an abandoned Ice Quarry on Biko's third moon, the Task Force was unexpectedly ambushed by the [[United Rebel Front]], who also used the Quarry as a staging location for a coup. Although the [[Spartans]] and the Black Daggers managed to defeat the Insurrectionists, they still managed to shoot down the {{UNSCShip|Ghost Star}} and ''Starry Night'', killing Captain Ascot. Though Covenant forces tried to capture the still relatively-intact ''Starry Night'', the Spartans rescued the Prowler's surviving crew and activated its [[self-destruct]], a one-megaton [[Fury tactical nuclear weapon]] that destroyed the [[Intrusion corvette]] that was trying to take the Prowler on board.
The leadership personnel for this operation were briefed by Vice Admiral Cole aboard the {{UNSCShip|Vanishing Point}} on [[2526#March|March 8]], as the task force rested in deep space within the [[Polona sector]]. Soon after the briefing, the task force entered [[slipspace]] for [[Biko]] in the [[Kolaqoa system]]. With [[Fleet of Inexorable Obedience|a Covenant fleet]] [[Attack on Etalan|already]] [[glassing]] the nearby [[Human colonies|colony]] of [[Etalan]], Biko was expected to be the next target and the perfect place to initiate Operation: SILENT STORM. As such, [[Seoba Ice Quarry|an ice quarry]] on its [[Natural satellite|moon]] of [[Seoba]] was selected to be Task Force Yama's staging ground as they awaited the Covenant fleet's arrival.{{Ref/Reuse|HSS5}}
 
During the ten-day voyage through slipspace, the Spartans trained with the ODSTs in the ''Vanishing Point''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s mission preparation hold. The Spartans made short work of the marines in every exercise until [[Staff Sergeant]] [[Avery Johnson]] taught them new, unorthodox strategies that were much more effective against the supersoldiers. After four days of training, [[Colonel]] [[Marmon Crowther]] had them all gather in the drop [[Hangar bay|hangar]] to discuss the specifics of the plan. Despite their performance against his ODSTs, Crowther was skeptical about deploying the Spartans to the front lines due to their inexperience on the battlefield as well as their apparent young age, much to John-117's frustration.{{Ref/Reuse|HSS5}}
 
===Seoba and Biko===
{{Main|Battle of Seoba|Battle of Biko}}
Intending to using an abandoned Ice Quarry on Biko's third moon, the Task Force was unexpectedly ambushed by the [[United Rebel Front]], who also used the Quarry as a staging location for a coup. Although the [[Spartans]] and the Black Daggers managed to defeat the Insurrectionists, they still managed to shoot down the {{UNSCShip|Ghost Star}} and ''Starry Night'', killing Captain Ascot. Though Covenant forces tried to capture the still relatively-intact ''Starry Night'', the Spartans rescued the Prowler's surviving crew and activated its [[self-destruct]], a one-megaton [[Fury tactical nuclear weapon]] that destroyed the [[Intrusion corvette]] that was trying to take the Prowler on board.


Shortly after, the [[Covenant]] [[Fleet of Inexorable Obedience]] [[Battle of Biko|attacked Biko]] with the task force attempting to help defend the planet. Due to Insurrectionist warnings, the Covenant was successfully able to protect against boarding actions and the task force lost five more Prowlers, but the Spartans used the time to go on a secret side mission to [[Etalan]] where they successfully destroyed the Covenant logistics fleet, forcing the Covenant to call in another for resupply and exposing their support world of [[Zhoist]] to Doctor [[Catherine Halsey]].
Shortly after, the [[Covenant]] [[Fleet of Inexorable Obedience]] [[Battle of Biko|attacked Biko]] with the task force attempting to help defend the planet. Due to Insurrectionist warnings, the Covenant was successfully able to protect against boarding actions and the task force lost five more Prowlers, but the Spartans used the time to go on a secret side mission to [[Etalan]] where they successfully destroyed the Covenant logistics fleet, forcing the Covenant to call in another for resupply and exposing their support world of [[Zhoist]] to Doctor [[Catherine Halsey]].


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===Zhoist===
{{Main|Attack on Zhoist}}
The task force, split into Dagger Force and Sierra Force, next launched an attack against Zhoist. By this point, it had become clear that the task force's new commander, [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Hector Nyeto]] was in fact an Insurrectionist attempting to sabotage the Spartans. Before departure, [[Colonel]] [[Marmon Crowther]] promoted [[John-117]] to [[Master Chief Petty Officer]] and placed him in charge of Sierra Force with secret new orders that foiled Nyeto's attempt to betray the task force to the Covenant. Nyeto was forced to flee to slipspace, escaping with the three Prowlers of Ghost Flight which all turned out to be crewed by Insurrectionists. Though the Black Daggers aboard were blown into vacuum, they were later rescued by the {{UNSCShip|Night Watch}}. Another Prowler was lost on approach to Zhoist, but the task force was able to complete its mission, destroying the [[Ring of Mighty Abundance]], two of the [[Ten Cities of Edification]] and inflicting massive casualties upon the Covenant.
The task force, split into Dagger Force and Sierra Force, next launched an attack against Zhoist. By this point, it had become clear that the task force's new commander, [[Lieutenant Commander]] [[Hector Nyeto]] was in fact an Insurrectionist attempting to sabotage the Spartans. Before departure, [[Colonel]] [[Marmon Crowther]] promoted [[John-117]] to [[Master Chief Petty Officer]] and placed him in charge of Sierra Force with secret new orders that foiled Nyeto's attempt to betray the task force to the Covenant. Nyeto was forced to flee to slipspace, escaping with the three Prowlers of Ghost Flight which all turned out to be crewed by Insurrectionists. Though the Black Daggers aboard were blown into vacuum, they were later rescued by the {{UNSCShip|Night Watch}}. Another Prowler was lost on approach to Zhoist, but the task force was able to complete its mission, destroying the [[Ring of Mighty Abundance]], two of the [[Ten Cities of Edification]] and inflicting massive casualties upon the Covenant.
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==Composition==
==Composition==
Task Force Yama comprised of three squadrons of {{Class|Eclipse|prowler}}s and {{Class|Razor|prowler}}s, each being led by a {{Class|Sahara|heavy prowler}}.{{Ref/Reuse|silentstorm5}}
Task Force Yama comprised of three squadrons of {{Class|Eclipse|prowler}}s and {{Class|Razor|prowler}}s, each being led by a {{Class|Sahara|heavy prowler}}.{{Ref/Reuse|HSS5}}
*{{Class|Razor|prowler|prowlers}}
*{{Class|Razor|prowler|prowlers}}
**{{UNSCShip|Starry Night}}
**{{UNSCShip|Starry Night}}

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Task Force Yama

Active:

March 2526[1]

Affiliation:

United Nations Space Command[1]

Branch:

UNSC Navy[1]

Type:

Task force[1]

Role:

Insertion Support[1]

Size:

Three squadrons of prowlers[1]

1 Point Blank-class stealth cruiser[1]

Engagements:

Commanders:

Captain Halima Ascot[1]

 

Task Force Yama was a splinter group of the UNSC Navy's Battle Group X-Ray, under the command of Captain Halima Ascot. The Point Blank-class stealth cruiser UNSC Vanishing Point would serve as a logistics-support ship,[1] while the Razor-class prowler UNSC Starry Night served as Ascot's flagship. In 2526, the Task Force participated in the Battle of Biko and Operation: SILENT STORM.[2][1]

History

Operation: SILENT STORM

Main article: Operation: SILENT STORM

In early March 2526, Task Force Yama split off from Battle Group X-Ray under the orders of Vice Admiral Preston Cole.[1] The task force's main objective was to escort the SPARTAN-IIs led by John-117 and the ODSTs of the 21st Space Assault Battalion into battle against the Covenant fleet so that they could board as many of their vessels and stations as possible. Then, using nuclear weapons and other high-yield explosives, they would destroy the ships from the inside, within their nearly impenetrable energy shields. If successful, this operation would disrupt Covenant supply lines and weaken their forward fleets, giving the United Nations Space Command more time to prepare.[3] Captain Halima Ascot, commander of the UNSC Starry Night was selected to take command of the entire task force for the duration of Operation: SILENT STORM.[1]

The leadership personnel for this operation were briefed by Vice Admiral Cole aboard the UNSC Vanishing Point on March 8, as the task force rested in deep space within the Polona sector. Soon after the briefing, the task force entered slipspace for Biko in the Kolaqoa system. With a Covenant fleet already glassing the nearby colony of Etalan, Biko was expected to be the next target and the perfect place to initiate Operation: SILENT STORM. As such, an ice quarry on its moon of Seoba was selected to be Task Force Yama's staging ground as they awaited the Covenant fleet's arrival.[1]

During the ten-day voyage through slipspace, the Spartans trained with the ODSTs in the Vanishing Point's mission preparation hold. The Spartans made short work of the marines in every exercise until Staff Sergeant Avery Johnson taught them new, unorthodox strategies that were much more effective against the supersoldiers. After four days of training, Colonel Marmon Crowther had them all gather in the drop hangar to discuss the specifics of the plan. Despite their performance against his ODSTs, Crowther was skeptical about deploying the Spartans to the front lines due to their inexperience on the battlefield as well as their apparent young age, much to John-117's frustration.[1]

Seoba and Biko

Main articles: Battle of Seoba, Battle of Biko

Intending to using an abandoned Ice Quarry on Biko's third moon, the Task Force was unexpectedly ambushed by the United Rebel Front, who also used the Quarry as a staging location for a coup. Although the Spartans and the Black Daggers managed to defeat the Insurrectionists, they still managed to shoot down the UNSC Ghost Star and Starry Night, killing Captain Ascot. Though Covenant forces tried to capture the still relatively-intact Starry Night, the Spartans rescued the Prowler's surviving crew and activated its self-destruct, a one-megaton Fury tactical nuclear weapon that destroyed the Intrusion corvette that was trying to take the Prowler on board.

Shortly after, the Covenant Fleet of Inexorable Obedience attacked Biko with the task force attempting to help defend the planet. Due to Insurrectionist warnings, the Covenant was successfully able to protect against boarding actions and the task force lost five more Prowlers, but the Spartans used the time to go on a secret side mission to Etalan where they successfully destroyed the Covenant logistics fleet, forcing the Covenant to call in another for resupply and exposing their support world of Zhoist to Doctor Catherine Halsey.

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Zhoist

Main article: Attack on Zhoist

The task force, split into Dagger Force and Sierra Force, next launched an attack against Zhoist. By this point, it had become clear that the task force's new commander, Lieutenant Commander Hector Nyeto was in fact an Insurrectionist attempting to sabotage the Spartans. Before departure, Colonel Marmon Crowther promoted John-117 to Master Chief Petty Officer and placed him in charge of Sierra Force with secret new orders that foiled Nyeto's attempt to betray the task force to the Covenant. Nyeto was forced to flee to slipspace, escaping with the three Prowlers of Ghost Flight which all turned out to be crewed by Insurrectionists. Though the Black Daggers aboard were blown into vacuum, they were later rescued by the UNSC Night Watch. Another Prowler was lost on approach to Zhoist, but the task force was able to complete its mission, destroying the Ring of Mighty Abundance, two of the Ten Cities of Edification and inflicting massive casualties upon the Covenant.

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Composition

Task Force Yama comprised of three squadrons of Eclipse-class prowlers and Razor-class prowlers, each being led by a Sahara-class heavy prowler.[1]

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t Halo: Silent Storm, chapter 5
  2. ^ Halo: Silent Storm, chapter 17
  3. ^ Halo: Silent Storm, chapter 4

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