Editing Aktis IV

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'''Aktis IV''', also known as '''F309-R 2''' by the [[Forerunner]]s,{{Ref/Novel|Id=breaks|Halo: The Machine Breaks}} is the provisional designation for a planet outside of the [[human]] [[Outer Colonies]] in the [[Aktis system]], a system previously uncharted by the [[Unified Earth Government]]. {{Ref/Reuse|HE14}}

==Overview==
===Astronomical Features===
Aktis IV is located in the Aktis system, beyond the borders of human space. The system contains an asteroid field.{{Ref/Comic|Id=HE13|HEsc|Issue=13}}

===Environmental Features===
The planet has surface conditions habitable to humans, consisting of a large ocean with scattered island continents, including an equatorial archipelago. The surface of the ocean is covered by an opaque, foamy substance of unidentified composition, which is largely impenetrable to radar analysis.{{Ref/Reuse|HE14}}{{Ref/Reuse|breaks}}

===Ecology===
Aktis IV features lush jungle vegetation at its equatorial region, including broadleaf trees, aerial and terrestrial moss, various broad-leafed and slender-stemmed ground-dwelling plants, low-growing grasses, and climbing vines capable of supporting the weight of a crashed [[D79-TC Pelican]].{{Ref/Comic|Id=HE15|HEsc|Issue=15}} The tropical nature of this flora suggests frequent rainfall.

==History==
===Ancient history===
Aktis IV was once part of the [[Forerunner]] [[ecumene]]. Forerunners of several [[rate]]s were on the planet to study the foamy substance of the planet's oceans due to its tactical applications in [[space warfare]].{{Ref/Reuse|breaks}} The Forerunners had left behind some structures and a shrine on the surface of the planet.{{Ref/Reuse|HE14}}

===Post-war===
[[File:HM-CRS.png|thumb|right|150px|''Infinity'' engaging Jul's forces over the planet's oceans.]]
{{Main|Battle of Aktis IV}}
[[Jul 'Mdama]]'s [[Jul 'Mdama's Covenant|Covenant]] established a base of operations in the shrine with only a skeleton force to guard the outside.{{Ref/Reuse|HE14}}

On [[2558#July|July 18, 2558]], {{UNSCShip|Infinity}} was trapped in the Aktis system over the planet while on a survey mission to establish a [[Galileo II|research base]]. Intent on obtaining the other half of the [[Janus Key]], Jul 'Mdama's Covenant used a [[Forerunner]] [[Requiem communication artifact|artifact]] to interfere with the engines of ''Infinity'' to prevent the vessel from leaving the system.{{Ref/Reuse|HE13}} Discovering a potential source of interference on the planet, [[Thomas Lasky|Captain Thomas Lasky]] deployed a recon team consisting of two [[D79-TC Pelican]]s and three [[GA-TL1 Longsword]]s to Aktis IV's surface. The team arrived on a forest island that was located in the northern part of a equatorial archipelago. [[Sarah Palmer|Commander Sarah Palmer]] led [[Fireteam Majestic]] and Spartan [[Naiya Ray]] to the shrine and eliminated the Covenant skeleton force. Once Doctor [[Henry Glassman]] was brought to the island, a Forerunner artifact was found in the structure. Upon discovering that the Janus Key was seemingly compatible with the artifact, Glassman had the UNSC's half of the Key delivered to the island for further research. However, the artifact had been created by 'Mdama and Doctor [[Catherine Halsey]] to bring the other half of the Key to the island. However, 'Mdama's ambush was ruined when [[Sali 'Nyon]] and his [[Sali 'Nyon's Covenant|rogue splinter group]] shot down the UNSC aircraft carrying the Key, and 'Nyon took the UNSC's half for himself.{{Ref/Reuse|HE14}}

The conflict continued for over seven hours, with ''Infinity'' engaged by 'Mdama's fleet while Sali 'Nyon's rebellion raged on in the Covenant's ranks. [[Unidentified Sangheili Minor (Aktis IV)|One member]] of 'Nyon's faction grew disillusioned with the rebellion, stole 'Nyon's Janus Key half, and offered it to 'Mdama's forces. Dr. Halsey, escorted by 'Mdama's Sangheili, traveled to the planet to reclaim the Key. Meanwhile, the Spartans in the Forerunner structure managed to use the local [[teleportation grid]] to travel to the surface, splitting into two groups with different destinations. Palmer's team translocated to the jungle with the intent of ambushing Halsey while the other team, led by [[Tedra Grant|Spartan Grant]], took a portal to the other side of the island where UNSC reinforcements had been deployed.{{Ref/Reuse|HE15}} Palmer successfully captured Halsey but the doctor managed to escape with the Janus Key. Meanwhile, 'Mdama successfully eradicated all of Sali 'Nyon's followers on Aktis IV, ending the rebellion. Jul had Halsey retrieved and the two recombined the halves of the Janus Key, revealing the location of the [[Absolute Record]]. With the battle concluded, both the Covenant and the UNSC left the planet.{{Ref/Comic|HEsc|Issue=16}}

==Gallery==
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File:HE13 Nowhere Fast.jpg|The ''Infinity'' immediately exits slipspace near Aktis IV.
File:HE13 Uncharted Sys.jpg|Aktis IV is displayed on the [[holotank]].
File:HE14 Atkis IV.jpg|The ''Infinity'' in orbit over Aktis IV.
File:HE14 Taskforce.jpg|UNSC craft fly through Aktis IV's atmosphere.
File:HE14 Foam.jpg|An island in the middle of the foam ocean.
File:HE14 Forerunner Base 1.jpg|A forerunner structure on the planet.
File:HE14 Pelican Escort.jpg|A pelican and broadsword fly over a forested area on Aktis IV.
File:HE14 Foam Rise.jpg|Covenant ships rise from under the foam ocean.
File:HE15 Fleet Revealed.jpg|Jul's fleet attack the ''Infinity'' over the foam ocean.
File:HE15 Control Pnl.jpg|Glassman behind the portal control panel on Aktis IV.
File:HE15 Two Portals.jpg|Glassman activates two portals in the Forerunner structure.
File:HE15 Misfire.jpg|Majestic and Glassman exit a portal station on Aktis IV.
File:HE16 Forerunner Land.jpg|Forerunner spires on Aktis IV.
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==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Escalation]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo: The Television Series Season Two]]''
**''[[Visegrad (TV Series)|Visegrad]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: The Machine Breaks]]''

==Sources==
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